November 2017 Filers K1 VISA I-129F (merged)

[Carolina Dalton 62]

1 minute ago, John & Rose said:

Those timelines make me so jealous.  Reality now is that NOA2s are a good 5 to 6 months.  Imagine the days when the entire process only took that!  Hopefully those numbers will come back but it won't be too soon.  Last year it was only 40 days for NOA2!  I saw one that was 37 days to NOA2 and 50 days to interview! We are a MINIMUM of 160 for NOA2 now.

Yeah but you never know, you could be lucky and I can be too, we just have to wait. 

[John & Rose 7,237]

3 minutes ago, Carolina Dalton said:

Yeah but you never know, you could be lucky and I can be too, we just have to wait. 

Honestly, I would have gone the K-1 route anyway.  Even an extra month or two together is well worth it.  I just wanted you to hear about the option before you file.  There are some here that would have gone the CR route.

[Rebecca & Kelvin 136]

12-14 months for CR 1 is way too long for me as well. I just want to go there and see him every day. Hence I chose K1. Hahaha

[Olumide & Funlola 73]

Hey Fam! My fiancé and I just filed our I-129F form on October 30th but we'll be included with the November filers since that's when we'll receive our NOA1. We're very excited to begin our journey in this process that will unite us forever. Looking forward to staying in touch with everyone here. 

also @Carolina Dalton, I was wondering if it was possible for you to edit the name of this forum cause you spelled Filers incorrectly. It made it a bit difficult to find this group and it'll be best to make it easier on the rest of our november filers family. Thanks!

[Carolina Dalton 62]

Hello I'm about to send my package wish me Luck  I already did a Topic for November but I Spelled filers bad and I don't know how to change it. i will include photos of how my folder look. 

 

 

[Suss&Camm 2,213]

The recommendation from uscis is to not use binders and folders. It just takes them time to pull apart and they throw them away in any case.

https://www.uscis.gov/forms-filing-tips

Edited November 1, 2017 by Suss&Camm

[TransplantUSA 167]

20 minutes ago, Carolina Dalton said:

Hello I'm about to send my package wish me Luck  I already did a Topic for November but I Spelled filers bad and I don't know how to change it. i will include photos of how my folder look. 

 

 

I would remove the pages from the plastic wallets and the binder. Just get a big clip and clip it at the top and put in an envelope. 

[AnaUmo 419]

2 hours ago, Carolina Dalton said:

Hello I'm about to send my package wish me Luck  I already did a Topic for November but I Spelled filers bad and I don't know how to change it. i will include photos of how my folder look. 

 

 

Hi Carolina! Welcome! I'm an October filer. I hope you get your NOA1 in soon.

[AnaUmo 419]

Also based on the specifications stated on the USCIS website you should avoid using binders.

 

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In preparing your packet, remember:

• Do not use binders or folders that we cannot easily disassemble.
• Use fasteners to hold together thick or bulky applications or petitions. Two-hole punching the top of the material for easy placement in the file is appreciated.
• Sticky tabs assist in locating items listed as attachments. For easy filing, place the tabs on the bottom of the page, not the side.
• Do not use heavy-duty staples; instead use fasteners or heavy clips.
• Do not submit originals unless specifically required. 
• Do not submit oversized documentation unless it is necessary.

 

 

[Carolina Dalton 62]

I didn't use the binder because it was too big, I just take everything out, and leave the pages on the plastic wallets and i send it like that.

[Lemonslice 4,555]

No plastic sheets, just plain paper.  They will have to remove everything to scan your documents; why annoy them? 

[Daniel P 2,022]

21 minutes ago, Carolina Dalton said:

I didn't use the binder because it was too big, I just take everything out, and leave the pages on the plastic wallets and i send it like that.

As others said, it's much better to use a heavy clip to keep all the papers together. It may look more organized to you the way it is now, but that configuration will surely annoy the person reviewing it, and what's worse, since they'll have to take all the papers out of the plastic wallets, something might get lost while doing so.

 

They will still accept it, of course, but the easier you make it to them, the better. Just my two cents!

 

...and good luck, by the way

Edited November 2, 2017 by Daniel P

[Carolina Dalton 62]

I already sent it like that,  why you guys keep complaining about it? Lol  I didn't put every page in a clear wallet I only use like 10 or less clear wallets. I like it that way, and I will send it again like that if I have to.

[Lemonslice 4,555]

41 minutes ago, Carolina Dalton said:

I already sent it like that,  why you guys keep complaining about it? Lol  I didn't put every page in a clear wallet I only use like 10 or less clear wallets. I like it that way, and I will send it again like that if I have to.

You can send it framed, or with little 3D printed figurines for all I care... just not sure what's the point of not following their instructions / I've been reading stories here for too long I guess - usually, when people willingly disregard instructions, then they get RFE (because they missed something else...) - then, when the wait gets long... they whine that it should not take this long, while they are part of the cluttering problem themselves.   

  

[Quiata 130]

I mailed our petition today. I used paper clips and a heavy duty binder clip  to secure the entire package. I did; however, use the clear collage photo pages to show time spent with one another and his family.  My thoughts were that the reviewer can easily see the pictures and read the details on the back.