December 2018 I-129F (K1) Filers

[Brakali 3]

Good Evening, 

 

Thank you for all the good info.  Just want to let everyone know that the approvals are flowing.  We just checked online and our case was approved, but no letter yet.  Guess that comes a little later.  Good luck to everyone else.  Is there any current estimate on how fast its taking USCIS to transfer to NVC?

[Sarge2155 4,571]

2 minutes ago, Brakali said:

Good Evening, 

 

Thank you for all the good info.  Just want to let everyone know that the approvals are flowing.  We just checked online and our case was approved, but no letter yet.  Guess that comes a little later.  Good luck to everyone else.  Is there any current estimate on how fast its taking USCIS to transfer to NVC?

Come over to the March NOA2 to NVC thread much information there to answer your questions and let you know the next steps. Congrats on your approval. Be sure to read the first post there.

[EffyEngland 65]

Seen on Igors list there’s been a December 20th NOA1 approval yesterday for NOA2!!! 

[Greenbaum 12,258]

1 hour ago, EffyEngland said:

Seen on Igors list there’s been a December 20th NOA1 approval yesterday for NOA2!!! 

December approvals began last Monday. Been a few more then what is on Igors list.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

5 hours ago, Brakali said:

Good Evening, 

 

Thank you for all the good info.  Just want to let everyone know that the approvals are flowing.  We just checked online and our case was approved, but no letter yet.  Guess that comes a little later.  Good luck to everyone else.  Is there any current estimate on how fast its taking USCIS to transfer to NVC?

Transfers to NVC are taking 2-4 weeks. Here is some information you can start looking at. I invite you to the sub-forum for the Philippines, link is below. Also, it wouldn't hurt to join us over in the March thread for NOA2 to NVC. Be sure to take a moment and become familiar with the first post in this thread where there are many items to be aware of.

 

Link to the Embassy Letter/P3/Checklist

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_gN0SjyLEdkLj1WR7QuBDDJumcvByyGX/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yt5aVD7vlHG-dgnzzKW_5ijRYpkrV5km/view?usp=sharing

 

Embassy letter for a non-immigrant K=1

https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/the-interview/

 

Hank's website

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/k-1-visa-application.html

 

Additional information can be found here:

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/index.html?firstTime=No

 

Also, there is a sub-forum for the Philippines here on VJ that you should be a part of. It's a good place to read what others are experiencing which will only prepare you for your interview.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

 

Manila US Embassy states that a scanned copy of the signed I-134 is fine, if you don't have the original.

[Brakali 3]

11 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Transfers to NVC are taking 2-4 weeks. Here is some information you can start looking at. I invite you to the sub-forum for the Philippines, link is below. Also, it wouldn't hurt to join us over in the March thread for NOA2 to NVC. Be sure to take a moment and become familiar with the first post in this thread where there are many items to be aware of.

 

Link to the Embassy Letter/P3/Checklist

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_gN0SjyLEdkLj1WR7QuBDDJumcvByyGX/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yt5aVD7vlHG-dgnzzKW_5ijRYpkrV5km/view?usp=sharing

 

Embassy letter for a non-immigrant K=1

https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/the-interview/

 

Hank's website

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/k-1-visa-application.html

 

Additional information can be found here:

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/index.html?firstTime=No

 

Also, there is a sub-forum for the Philippines here on VJ that you should be a part of. It's a good place to read what others are experiencing which will only prepare you for your interview.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

 

Manila US Embassy states that a scanned copy of the signed I-134 is fine, if you don't have the original.

Thank you for the Info and thats good news that the Manila embassy will accept a scanned copy of the signed I-134.  Is the I-134 a mandatory document for everyone or only on a case by case basis as determined by the NVC or USCIS?  Thank you.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

1 hour ago, Brakali said:

Thank you for the Info and thats good news that the Manila embassy will accept a scanned copy of the signed I-134.  Is the I-134 a mandatory document for everyone or only on a case by case basis as determined by the NVC or USCIS?  Thank you.

It's a requirement but the embassy does not have to look at it. More times then not USEM does not look at it. But we have seen some who have been asked for it. So it's best to have it with you for your interview. Other financial documents are required so read over the P3 carefully and gather those that are required.

[Sarge2155 4,571]

Man I can't get over it approvals have been smoking October , November now December this is such good news for all of you. 120+ days approval times, that was unheard of back in May the norm then was 175+. Very good I'm happy for all of you and hope you all get through before this accelerated approval trend slows down again.

[Mo&I 25]

Hello Everyone , 

 I was a silent reader - also silently praying for everyone. I was congratulate everyone on their approval . 

I indeed have good news ... My fiancé and I got Approved today !! 

December 13 , 2018 (Thursday) - Mailed at post office 

 

December 17,2018(Monday)- Package delivered via mail to Texas. 

 

NOA-1 December 21 ,(Friday)2018- 4:27pm -Received email and text-case Nunber 

 

January 4th (Friday)- we picked up from mailbox (didn’t check mail box in a while )- post stamp says dec (Monday ) . 

 

 

APPROVED— April 1st Monday.  Received Email, text and update from case tracker 11:15am in NY to be exact lol 

 

Was VJ down for some time ? I wasn’t able to update you guys when I immediately received the message. 

[Miosotty M 90]

4 minutes ago, Mo&I said:

Hola a todos , 

 Yo era un lector silencioso, también rezaba en silencio por todos. Felicité a todos por su aprobación. 

De hecho, tengo buenas noticias ... ¡Mi prometido y yo fuimos aprobados hoy! 

13 de diciembre de 2018 (jueves) - Enviado por correo a la oficina de correos 

 

Diciembre 17,2018 (lunes) - Paquete entregado por correo a Texas. 

 

NOA -1 21 de diciembre (viernes) 2018- 4:27 pm -Recibido correo electrónico y caso de texto Nunber 

 

4 de enero (viernes): lo recogimos del buzón (no revisamos el buzón de correo por un tiempo) - el sello de correos dice diciembre (lunes). 

 

 

APROBADO—  1 de abril lunes.  Recibí un correo electrónico, un mensaje de texto y una actualización del rastreador de casos a las 11:15 a.m. en NY para ser exacto 

 

¿VJ estuvo abajo por algún tiempo? No pude actualizarlos cuando recibí el mensaje de inmediato. 

Excellent news to start the day!
Congratulations to you,

What country are you from?

[Rokaya&Tyler 29]

6 minutes ago, Mo&I said:

Hello Everyone , 

 I was a silent reader - also silently praying for everyone. I was congratulate everyone on their approval . 

I indeed have good news ... My fiancé and I got Approved today !! 

December 13 , 2018 (Thursday) - Mailed at post office 

 

December 17,2018(Monday)- Package delivered via mail to Texas. 

 

NOA-1 December 21 ,(Friday)2018- 4:27pm -Received email and text-case Nunber 

 

January 4th (Friday)- we picked up from mailbox (didn’t check mail box in a while )- post stamp says dec (Monday ) . 

 

 

APPROVED— April 1st Monday.  Received Email, text and update from case tracker 11:15am in NY to be exact lol 

 

Was VJ down for some time ? I wasn’t able to update you guys when I immediately received the message. 

We have the same filing date and receipt date. Wishing for us to come soon too. 

[Symphonyx2 49]

We were approved today too!  Already following the April 2019 NOA2 group.  Best of luck to everyone!

[TheLedgerFiles 78]

NOA1- Dec 17th

NOA2- Apr 1st

 

Case tracker app and old USCIS is updated. New site is still waiting. Just thankful to get this news!!

[Trapper99 30]

Congrats to everyone approved recently! Some of these turnaround times are unbelievable from what I was expecting when I filed. 12/20 NOA1 here, fingers crossed to hear something in the next two week!!!

[Eric Bargemann 48]

Hi everyone! I’ve been a silent observer on here for the last few months but can’t contain my excitement anymore as December filers are finally receiving their approvals!

 

NOA1 — 12/27/18

NOA2 — ??

 

I just spoke with a friendly Tier 2 officer. He was unable to confirm whether the background check was done but did say our file has been reviewed and there are no issues seen/no causes for any RFEs. Hoping that means a notice of approval in the next few days. We’re keeping our fingers crossed! 🤞🏼🤞🏼😁