OCTOBER 2018 I-129F FILERS

[Gyyomme 273]

Our NOA1 came in the mail today. Notice date is 5th, lol now we wait haha. Good luck to everyone.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

23 hours ago, Victoria85 said:

This is the second time we apply for K1 I hope this time we will have more luck. Good luck to everyone here. It is a long wait the closer one gets the more inpatient one feels. 

 

I can only assume you will have questions as you go along. Many of our answers are predicated on the information you supply in your profile. When we look at the left column and can't determine your timeline or your Embassy it's hard for us to give you a factual answer. If you look at the profile of others here, they have a flag for their country, so it makes it easy for us to reply as we can quickly determine your Embassy. Our answers will sometimes be tailored to a specific Embassy hence the reason for you to complete your profile.

 

So, if you could help yourself out and complete your profile that sure would help us out when we want to reply to your question with factual information.

 

Go to the top right of this page select your name (it's on the upper right-hand corner)>my profile>[below your picture on the right column] edit my profile. Scroll to the bottom and fill in "Immigration Info". There now we can better serve you.

 

Thanks

[Valmabe 249]

Hello everyone,

 

In case you haven't notice yet, processing times have gone back from 5.5 - 7.5 months to 5 - 7 as it was when I filed back in april. Good news for new filers. 

[Candice & Camilo 21]

6 minutes ago, Valmabe said:

Hello everyone,

 

In case you haven't notice yet, processing times have gone back from 5.5 - 7.5 months to 5 - 7 as it was when I filed back in april. Good news for new filers. 

I noticed that as well and was all smiles...hopefully it stays that way

[Valmabe 249]

I hope, for new filers that processing times are reduce even more. Good luck.

[Gyyomme 273]

God willing and hopefully, it stays this way. 

[BrocknRolle 36]

Greetings,

My beloved and I filed on  Oct. 29th 2018. I found this group and realized someone else had filed on the same date (I wasn't sure if ai should be in a November group that is). Petition was delivered on Nov. 1st 2018 to Lewisville, TX. We are waiting on a response/notification. I look fwd to sharing and learning here. All the best to everyone on their journey.

[BrocknRolle 36]

10 hours ago, BrocknRolle said:

Greetings,

My beloved and I filed on  Oct. 29th 2018. I found this group and realized someone else had filed on the same date (I wasn't sure if ai should be in a November group that is). Petition was delivered on Nov. 1st 2018 to Lewisville, TX. We are waiting on a response/notification. I look fwd to sharing and learning here. All the best to everyone on their journey.

Update: Our NOA 1 or I797C was a Rejection Notice...outlined use of an outdated form version of form I129F as reason. The older form has 6pages the newer one has 13. We have a correspondence to use on the cover of the resubmission. We will resubmit this next week (FedEx etc. between countries included). It was an oversight that but we ended up laughing about the mishap and the returned package. (My finance is upser her binder aand plastic sleeves were not returned more than the rejection notice. All in all, we are still on pace with our estimated time for approval for a June 2019 Wedding. ☺ 

[bf__ 501]

5 hours ago, BrocknRolle said:

Update: Our NOA 1 or I797C was a Rejection Notice...outlined use of an outdated form version of form I129F as reason. The older form has 6pages the newer one has 13. We have a correspondence to use on the cover of the resubmission. We will resubmit this next week (FedEx etc. between countries included). It was an oversight that but we ended up laughing about the mishap and the returned package. (My finance is upser her binder aand plastic sleeves were not returned more than the rejection notice. All in all, we are still on pace with our estimated time for approval for a June 2019 Wedding. ☺ 

 

How did you end up using the wrong form?  The one on the USCIS website has been the same for years.

 

Also, June 2019 is very optimistic 

 

Edit: please update your timeline to show these new dates. You have your NOA1 date as 11/06, this is incorrect and won’t help us provide correct information 

Edited November 11, 2018 by brandonflude1

[bf__ 501]

This is all very unfortunate as it's likely delayed everything by around a month.

 

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As for the NOA 1 (Rejection as it stands), it was dated November 6th 2018. So the timeline reflects the correct information as it stands. If they send another NOA 1 (which from my reading I found is a toss) I will update it. But we are hopeful a NOA 2 will follow (will advise). 

 

 

The timeline is meant for displaying progress, not for displaying rejections. Make sure you do update things if you receive a new date. Your NOA 2 will follow 6-7 months after they receive your new packet.

 

 

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June 2019 is optimistic, but not within reason...and besides I haven't quit my job or anything, lol. We, are also aware that delays do occur and we are saving for the transition in the interim. I have had several other visas all of which I have applied successfully, although this is my first Marital/Migrant visa. I am familiar with the process at the embassy etc. The biggest hurdle for us was putting this packet together, in one week (the rushing shows). The time will pass by swiftly. We have lots of things to look forward to between now and then, Birthdays, Christmas, Valentines, Spring Break. It helps that we are just a stone's throw away from each other.

 

Your June plan isn't within reason, however average dates show that it's approximately 285 days total, which is well into August at this point. 

This can vary based on your embassy turnaround, and how quick you can get a medical examination completed.

 

I wish you the best of luck on your journey, just be prepared

[BrocknRolle 36]

34 minutes ago, brandonflude1 said:

This is all very unfortunate as it's likely delayed everything by around a month.

 

 

The timeline is meant for displaying progress, not for displaying rejections. Make sure you do update things if you receive a new date. Your NOA 2 will follow 6-7 months after they receive your new packet.

 

 

 

Your June plan isn't within reason, however average dates show that it's approximately 285 days total, which is well into August at this point. 

This can vary based on your embassy turnaround, and how quick you can get a medical examination completed.

 

I wish you the best of luck on your journey, just be prepared

Preparation is key. We will remain cautiously optimistc. I think, however, your approximation may include the EAD? August is a stretch, at best. The file has been accepted, scanned and recorded with the exception of the wrong I129F form, it will all be sent back "as is" with the correct version form. 

Looking at other timelines with similar issues gives us reassurance that the delay puts us back perhaps 2 weeks at most (hopefully not at all as I send out my signed forms to my fiance tomorrow). She will have them Tuesday   and will overnight them Wednesday the latest (considering the holiday - Happy Veterans Day BTW Everyone) after signing.

So even if we get an NOA 1 - say- by month's end, I anticipate an interview and visa in hand by late May 2019. My local Embassy issues visas (once approved) same day (depending on appointment time - am/pm) or next. Not very long after that for certain.

Even still....the timing doesn't bother us we have lots of vacation time. I joined this site to help guide us along the process and learn from/share experiences.

 

Cheers,

Wally

 

 

Edited November 11, 2018 by BrocknRolle

[mixiegirl 18]

Hi. So here's our timeline for K-1 Visa:

-Oct 20 2018, packet sent

-Oct 24 2018, check was cashed out.

 

But until now, we haven't heard or received anything yet :( We didn't fill out the e-notif form so we won't get any text or e-mail from them. Is that normal? Can someone tell me what to do? 

 

Calling to USCIS for inquiry requires the Case num which we don't have yet. :(

[bf__ 501]

13 minutes ago, mixiegirl said:

Hi. So here's our timeline for K-1 Visa:

-Oct 20 2018, packet sent

-Oct 24 2018, check was cashed out.

 

But until now, we haven't heard or received anything yet We didn't fill out the e-notif form so we won't get any text or e-mail from them. Is that normal? Can someone tell me what to do? 

 

Calling to USCIS for inquiry requires the Case num which we don't have yet.

Give it a few more days to see if you receive the NOA by mail. Sign up for Informed Delivery by usps so you’ll see if you’re expecting any mail.

 

The fact they cashed the check means it’s all okay. Admittedly, this is a lot longer than normal for receiving the NOA1.

 

Calling USCIS should not require a case number, just press 0 a bunch of times and you’ll be put through to someone. I think they ask that you give them 31 days from the date the tracking shows it arrived. 

[mixiegirl 18]

22 minutes ago, brandonflude1 said:

Give it a few more days to see if you receive the NOA by mail. Sign up for Informed Delivery by usps so you’ll see if you’re expecting any mail.

 

The fact they cashed the check means it’s all okay. Admittedly, this is a lot longer than normal for receiving the NOA1.

 

Calling USCIS should not require a case number, just press 0 a bunch of times and you’ll be put through to someone. I think they ask that you give them 31 days from the date the tracking shows it arrived. 

Hi. Okay I'll give it a few more days. what do you mean it's okay that they cashed it out? Is it possible that they're processing it or there's still a chance that they'll regret it? I read somewhere that starting Sept 12 2018 they will no longer give out RFEs and can instantly reject or deny an application. Are you familiar with that?

[bf__ 501]

1 hour ago, mixiegirl said:

Hi. Okay I'll give it a few more days. what do you mean it's okay that they cashed it out? Is it possible that they're processing it or there's still a chance that they'll regret it? I read somewhere that starting Sept 12 2018 they will no longer give out RFEs and can instantly reject or deny an application. Are you familiar with that?

1. If the check has been cashed by USCIS, then they have accepted your petition and have started processing on it (this takes 6.5 - 7.5 months currently).
2. They are processing it, if they had already rejected your application you would have received a rejection notice via mail.
3. I have no idea about this, I don't think that's entirely accurate. Their website states that the USCIS Adjudicator can deny it without asking for more evidence, but for an Alien Fiancé visa I doubt they would do this. I may be wrong, but I think some people have recently posted about a RFE. You wouldn't get an RFE this early anyway, so this is definitely not the issue.

 

In the mean time, check the details on your application are correct. Check the mailing address you supplied for the USC.