Processing Time Question! AH!

[brennamurray 17]

Hello everyone! Long time lurker first time poster. I've noticed that the processing time listed for K-1 visas at CSC are now saying February 8th and I have a NOA 1 date of February 7th. I know the dates listed on this website are user generated but does anyone have experience seeing a later date than theirs and still not having an NOA 2?? I know it's only one day different but I've been ruminating and need reassurance 😂 Is it possible some case workers are processing different dates or something? Thank you in advance for easing my anxiety. x 

 

-Brenna 

[hellofromme 34]

considering there are people from october and november who still have not received their NOA2, I'd say yeah .... its pretty normal.. 

Edited August 22, 2018 by hellofromme

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

1 minute ago, brennamurray said:

Hello everyone! Long time lurker first time poster. I've noticed that the processing time listed for K-1 visas at CSC are now saying February 8th and I have a NOA 1 date of February 7th. I know the dates listed on this website are user generated but does anyone have experience seeing a later date than theirs and still not having an NOA 2?? I know it's only one day different but I've been ruminating and need reassurance 😂 Is it possible some case workers are processing different dates or something? Thank you in advance for easing my anxiety. x 

 

-Brenna 

 

As noted, the times here on VJ are from users, and these are just a small percentage of the actual number of I-129f petition filers.

 

Also like you said, some of the USCIS workers are faster, have simpler cases than others, more stream lined petitioned, less or more RFE's to deal with, take vacation, get sick, ect... All cause varying time lines.

 

There have been people on here who, let's say filed in November 2017 but haven't received NOA2 but people who filed in January 2018 have received their NOA2... it's frustrating but there are a lot of factors to consider.

[brennamurray 17]

1 minute ago, hellofromme said:

considering there are people from october and november who still have not received their NOA2, I'd say yeah .... its pretty normal.. 

oh my gosh really?? I am not very up to date on reading forums so I wasn't aware of that! Well I guess I'm buckled in for the long haul 😬

[brennamurray 17]

3 minutes ago, Ben&Zian said:

 

As noted, the times here on VJ are from users, and these are just a small percentage of the actual number of I-129f petition filers.

 

Also like you said, some of the USCIS workers are faster, have simpler cases than others, more stream lined petitioned, less or more RFE's to deal with, take vacation, get sick, ect... All cause varying time lines.

 

There have been people on here who, let's say filed in November 2017 but haven't received NOA2 but people who filed in January 2018 have received their NOA2... it's frustrating but there are a lot of factors to consider.

So many good points! It's definitely much more complicated than it seems on the surface. It does make me feel better that it varies but I'm seriously hoping that people who have been waiting since last year will hear back very soon. Thank you!! x

[Ann&James 179]

Just now, brennamurray said:

Hello everyone! Long time lurker first time poster. I've noticed that the processing time listed for K-1 visas at CSC are now saying February 8th and I have a NOA 1 date of February 7th. I know the dates listed on this website are user generated but does anyone have experience seeing a later date than theirs and still not having an NOA 2?? I know it's only one day different but I've been ruminating and need reassurance 😂 Is it possible some case workers are processing different dates or something? Thank you in advance for easing my anxiety. x 

 

-Brenna 

You are well within processing time the uscis website for K-1 visa at csc is at January 24th 2018.

[brennamurray 17]

Just now, Ann&James said:

You are well within processing time the uscis website for K-1 visa at csc is at January 24th 2018.

yes, I just saw that! I didn't know about that resource previously. thanks! 

[geowrian 22,338]

Just to correct one thing...nobody files for a K-1 visa with USCIS. They file an I-129F petition, which is then sent to CSC currently. Once approved, that petition is sent to NVC then the embassy/consulate. Only after approval of the petition can one qualify to apply for a K-1 visa.

 

Petitions are not visas. It may sound a bit pedantic to bring it up, but there are several circumstances when the difference is very important.

[brennamurray 17]

8 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Just to correct one thing...nobody files for a K-1 visa with USCIS. They file an I-129F petition, which is then sent to CSC currently. Once approved, that petition is sent to NVC then the embassy/consulate. Only after approval of the petition can one qualify to apply for a K-1 visa.

 

Petitions are not visas. It may sound a bit pedantic to bring it up, but there are several circumstances when the difference is very important.

lol yes that is indeed what I meant! thanks for your help, this is my first (and last 😜) time with this process and I'm exactly not hip to all the precise lingo 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

2 hours ago, brennamurray said:

lol yes that is indeed what I meant! thanks for your help, this is my first (and last 😜) time with this process and I'm exactly not hip to all the precise lingo 

No question is stupid as we all have been at the starting line much like you are now. What I have learned is don't set your expectations too high and you won't have that far to fall when you hit a hiccup in the journey. Be nimble. Good luck.

 

OBTW, there is a sub-forum for the UK that you want to be familiar with. Lots of experts over there so lurk until your approval and they will then come in handy for the Embassy Interview phase. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/99-united-kingdom/

[Wuozopo 4,293]

3 hours ago, brennamurray said:

oh my gosh really?? I am not very up to date on reading forums so I wasn't aware of that! Well I guess I'm buckled in for the long haul 😬

Things you can do now instead of obsessing over timelines.

• order police certificate
• get your shot record and additional shots if you  need any
• get 4 passport photos
• get your health summary printout from you GP

 

All of the above are needed for the medical exam. Don't wait until your case is finally in London to start planning for this. NHS can be tediously slow to accommodate you.

 

Read the details here from the clinic website http://www.visamedicals.co.uk/us-bring.htm

 

 

Edited August 23, 2018 by Wuozopo

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

11 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

Things you can do now instead of obsessing over timelines.

• order police certificate
• get your shot record and additional shots if you  need any
• get 4 passport photos
• get your health summary printout from you GP

 

All of the above are needed for the medical exam. Don't wait until your case is finally in London to start planning for this. NHS can be tediously slow to accommodate you.

 

Read the details here from the clinic website http://www.visamedicals.co.uk/us-bring.htm

 

 

to others reading this 

some countries police reports expire in 90 dys so best to read your portal and follow gidelines from the country u r dealing with 

[amicablebride 25]

Processing times  are different for everybody. For me, the longest was after my interview, I had to wait almost 2 weeks for my passport to be stamped with my visa. Otherwise everything was almost exactly as stated on the USCIS website. 

Update:  my conditional green card expired August 15 of this year. I just went for my next biometrics appointment and was granted an extension on my expired green card while I await my new 10-year one. It could take months,  but with the extension on my conditional green card, it doesn’t really matter. As long as you have paid all your fees and did everything correctly, it’ll be ok. Good luck!