I129f September 2017 filers

[AbenaKofi 132]

On 9/27/2017 at 4:06 AM, Swissmiss82 said:

How do you guys plan on all the tasks on our to-do list?

Fiancé plans to take care of everything as soon as he gets approved...we’ll need to find another tenant, but if it doesn’t happen by the time he gets the visa, his friend can help out. I want him here ASAP! 😍

[Swissmiss82 1,614]

17 hours ago, Salty2305 said:

It think the DS160 form has an expiry date so I would wait until you have your NOA2 for that.

 

For the K1 Visa, you complete the DS160 and the I-134, you don't need to worry about the other 2. Again for the I-134, they are asking for financial information and so it make sense to wait until closer to your NOA2 date to complete. 

So may I ask (sorry I didn't get that), the I-864 or DS-260 is not needed at all? Or when are they needed?

I am a bit confused as I read about these forms for the next step.

[Salty2305 504]

1 hour ago, Swissmiss82 said:

So may I ask (sorry I didn't get that), the I-864 or DS-260 is not needed at all? Or when are they needed?

I am a bit confused as I read about these forms for the next step.

The I-864 is used when you apply for your adjustment of status. Not sure if the DS-260 is used then also or if that is used for CR1 applications. 

[VisaCode 72]

I got the physical NOA1 in the mail yesterday. It listed date of submission as September 15, which was the day after it was picked up from the post office. So for those waiting for NOA1, you may be a day behind where you think you are in line.

 

Also, it looks like they entered my fiance's single name as her last name even though I had entered it into the "first name" box on the form. So I guess we're good to go there. For now.

[Julie&Ed 23]

Hello!

 

My name is Julie and I'm from NJ, USA and Ed is from England, UK. We are joining you a little later in month of September filers! I just sent our I-129F packet out today, 9-29-2017, using express mail. Yay! I feel such a sense of relief but also fear in hoping I did everything correctly! So many emotions!! haha

 

Not looking forward to this waiting process, but knowing there is a group of people going through it with us is comforting. Good luck to everyone!

 

-Julie

[kaleya 70]

It's hard to believe it's only been ~3 weeks since the USCIS got our I-129F packet. It feels like another lifetime ago!

 

Thankfully my fiancé and I are very patient people.

 

My timeline initially estimated NOA2 around the middle-end of January, and now it is estimating the first week of February. I'm sure it will keep getting pushed back, but I'm hopeful that we will have NOA2 before March 2018!

[nullaccount234 882]

16 hours ago, kaleya said:

It's hard to believe it's only been ~3 weeks since the USCIS got our I-129F packet. It feels like another lifetime ago!

 

Thankfully my fiancé and I are very patient people.

 

My timeline initially estimated NOA2 around the middle-end of January, and now it is estimating the first week of February. I'm sure it will keep getting pushed back, but I'm hopeful that we will have NOA2 before March 2018!

Not sure which one of you is writing but sounds like the beneficiary and I will be interviewing at the Stockholm embassy around the same time then. Lycka till!  

[AbenaKofi 132]

On 9/30/2017 at 9:36 AM, kaleya said:

My timeline initially estimated NOA2 around the middle-end of January, and now it is estimating the first week of February. I'm sure it will keep getting pushed back, but I'm hopeful that we will have NOA2 before March 2018!

Mine too! Since the timeline supposedly cycles, I’m hoping it’ll hit six months and then shorten a little. Maybe by the time they get to ours it’ll be down to 4 months 🙏🏾😙

[Grant PDX 183]

On 9/28/2017 at 8:17 AM, Pajares said:

I started working on my I-134 already, certainly to become familiar with it.  I'm afraid to work too much ahead, concerned that I gather the financial stuff *now* then have it said that they need more recent stuff since the interview, where it's needed, is likely 4-5 months from now. 

 

I definitely wanted to be aware of what they wanted, though, so I could start getting a handle on it and identify anything that looked like a problem to get.  Like the bank letter (but mine provided to me in a few days).  Like divorce decrees (got 'em).  They said a copy of a recent USA tax return is needed, our timing may be that they want the 2017 tax return, so be sure to file early.

For some things it makes sense to get them prepared, essentially the things that aren't time sensitive (divorce decrees, etc) but others it's better to wait, primarily a lot of the financial stuff.  For tax returns, generally if your interview is after April 15 they may expect the most recent year, if the interview is before April 15 they understand if you haven't filed yet.  And generally they want transcripts which aren't available as soon as you file, they need time to process.  The embassy knows this.  Also, for Manila, frequently they don't even look at the I134 or maybe give it a cursory glance.  Last years transcripts will likely be fine.  I ordered 2014-2016 so that is all ready to go.  I'll get an employer letter and bank records around the first of the year.  In the Philippines a lot should wait until later.  Fresh 2x2 pictures, fresh CENOMAR, fresh NBI clearance etc.  I anticipate my fiance will do those things the first week after we have our NOA2, so they'll be current and we can move quickly after we have our MNL case number.

 

All the best!

[Swissmiss82 1,614]

On ‎30‎/‎09‎/‎2017 at 6:36 PM, kaleya said:

It's hard to believe it's only been ~3 weeks since the USCIS got our I-129F packet. It feels like another lifetime ago!

 

Thankfully my fiancé and I are very patient people.

 

lucky you that you both are patient.

We are both struggling right now as we did not expect the wait to be soooo long

Thankfully he will come visit me early November, so at least something to look forward to

[Swissmiss82 1,614]

and one more question for the NOA1. What's the difference between receiving date and notice date?

 

 And as I checked the checklist, it does state the DS-260 and I-864, not sure if this is only for Switzerland?

Please see attached

 

[Estibaliz 3,037]

7 minutes ago, Swissmiss82 said:

and one more question for the NOA1. What's the difference between receiving date and notice date?

 

 And as I checked the checklist, it does state the DS-260 and I-864, not sure if this is only for Switzerland?

Please see attached

 

The list is generic for family visas, including spousal ones. That's why that list also says "If you are married, your original marriage certificate".

K1's do DS-160 and i-134, as stated on the USCIS and travel.state.gov websites.

[Swissmiss82 1,614]

thank you so much for the quick confirmation Much appreciated all your support

[kaleya 70]

15 hours ago, Swissmiss82 said:

lucky you that you both are patient.

We are both struggling right now as we did not expect the wait to be soooo long

Thankfully he will come visit me early November, so at least something to look forward to

 

Haha, well -- to be completely honest, I'm not that patient. But I'm currently working 80-hour weeks and have no time to think about USCIS! If I did, I would be rechecking the application all day. My fiancé on the other hand is genuinely patient.

 

Hey, mine is also visiting me (in 25 days)! I'm excited.  Always nice to have something to look forward to.

Edited October 3, 2017 by kaleya

[Swissmiss82 1,614]

4 hours ago, kaleya said:

 

Haha, well -- to be completely honest, I'm not that patient. But I'm currently working 80-hour weeks and have no time to think about USCIS! If I did, I would be rechecking the application all day. My fiancé on the other hand is genuinely patient.

 

Hey, mine is also visiting me (in 25 days)! I'm excited.  Always nice to have something to look forward to.

Ahhh our countdown is 32 days  I love the countdowns - but at the same time I can't wait to stop having these countdowns and just stop worrying about booking the next flight and so on! Any fun plans while he's visiting?

 

wow you do work a lot!  I keep telling myself - whatever makes time go by quicker! I am already cleaning out my apartment, trying to sell things I don't need and all that good stuff. I try to prepare now while waiting, so I don't go crazy (and don't have to rush once it gets rolling hihi)