I-129F October 2016 Filers (merged thread)

[narakthisud 174]

Hey all,

Our I-129F was received 10/18/2016 and sent to California for processing, I received the text/email and can check the status online. I still did not receive the receipt hard copy in the mail as yet. I know it's a waiting game at this point. Good luck everyone.

You'll probably receive the hard copy soon. It took about a week from my NOA1 date. In any event, you have your receipt number and can track it online. Good luck and...enjoy the wait.

[patricklina 3]

Receive date on NOA1 - October 5

Just received notification that our application has been approved yesterday! 21 days. Amazing.

[Iykesarah 7]

No way! That's awesome!!!!!

[narakthisud 174]

Receive date on NOA1 - October 5

Just received notification that our application has been approved yesterday! 21 days. Amazing.

21 days?!?! That's so fast. Did you put something special in your petition?

[MeriannePeter 2]

Receive date on NOA1 - October 5

Just received notification that our application has been approved yesterday! 21 days. Amazing.

Wow! Congrats!! We are so happy for you! ? Edited October 28, 2016 by MeriannePeter

[patricklina 3]

21 days?!?! That's so fast. Did you put something special in your petition?

Hehehe ;-) Well, I didn't overdo it with evidence -- must have been just enough.

[gray_cat 39]

Receive date on NOA1 - October 5

Just received notification that our application has been approved yesterday! 21 days. Amazing.

Wow, that was fast! Congrats! Hope we hear from our case soon. *fingers crossed*

[Simone_Lee 17]

Hi all! First post here...

Congrats to whoever received their approval within 21 days - that's amazing!

We sent in the petition to the Dallas Lockbox on Oct 10

Received Electronic NOA1 on Oct 22

Received Hardcopy of NOA1 on Oct 27.

Adjudication date is estimated at Nov 27 - Dec 1.

Question: My fiancé (the petitioner) might be out of the country when the NOA2 arrives. Do we get an electronic notification first? Is the hardcopy of the NOA2 essential for the next step? What do we need to do once the hardcopy is received? All this assuming we won't have RFE's (crosses fingers).

Thanks in advance, and good luck to everyone!

[gray_cat 39]

Question: My fiancé (the petitioner) might be out of the country when the NOA2 arrives. Do we get an electronic notification first? Is the hardcopy of the NOA2 essential for the next step? What do we need to do once the hardcopy is received? All this assuming we won't have RFE's (crosses fingers).

Thanks in advance, and good luck to everyone!

Hi, and welcome!

When you got the NOA1 they gave you a number and you can track the status of your case online on the USCIS website. You might also get a text/email notification when it's approved but they don't always send it for some reason. The hardcopy of the NOA2 is important because they will ask for it when you file for AOS.

After you receive the hardcopy, your case is sent to the NVC, which will send it to the embassy. The petitioner needs to gather the documents needed for the I-134 (affidavit of support) as soon as you receive the NOA2 and send them to you, because you'll need them for the interview. Also another letter of intent to marry.

Hope that helps and good luck!

[Simone_Lee 17]

Hi, and welcome!

When you got the NOA1 they gave you a number and you can track the status of your case online on the USCIS website. You might also get a text/email notification when it's approved but they don't always send it for some reason. The hardcopy of the NOA2 is important because they will ask for it when you file for AOS.

After you receive the hardcopy, your case is sent to the NVC, which will send it to the embassy. The petitioner needs to gather the documents needed for the I-134 (affidavit of support) as soon as you receive the NOA2 and send them to you, because you'll need them for the interview. Also another letter of intent to marry.

Hope that helps and good luck!

Thank you so much! This is very helpful.

He will actually be visiting me in December, so he'll be able to give me all the necessary i-134 documents and intent to marry form then. I was just curious about whether I would need the hardcopy of the NOA2 for my interview at the embassy eventually. I was also just concerned that he wouldn't be there to receive it in person until January, but if it's only really necessary for AOS then it's not the end of the world.

Thank you for your help!

[jstryker 41]

Receive date on NOA1 - October 5

Just received notification that our application has been approved yesterday! 21 days. Amazing.

Wow -

Just out of curiosity how many pages(approximately) was your petition? Was it complicated and did you front load it?

[Jass 73]

Hi guys! I sent my Petition off to the Texas Lockbox October 19 and received my NOA1 on the the 24th and it has been sent to CSC

[Iykesarah 7]

Receive date on NOA1 - October 5

Just received notification that our application has been approved yesterday! 21 days. Amazing.

What service center?

[jstryker 41]

Hi guys! I sent my Petition off to the Texas Lockbox October 19 and received my NOA1 on the the 24th and it has been sent to CSC

YOU MAILED IT on the 19th?? Or they received it on the 19th? I dont see how thats possible.

Im hoping its true... I 2nd day FEDEXd mine Sunday the 23rd... so effectively Monday the 24th... Rec'vd on Wednesday the 26th. I should get mine today by that math.

[Jass 73]

YOU MAILED IT on the 19th?? Or they received it on the 19th? I dont see how thats possible.

Im hoping its true... I 2nd day FEDEXd mine Sunday the 23rd... so effectively Monday the 24th... Rec'vd on Wednesday the 26th. I should get mine today by that math.

Yes, I mailed it on the 17th and they received it on the 19 and I got my NOA1 the 24th

Sorry

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