JANUARY 2020 I-129F K-1 FILERS

[Greenbaum 12,258]

For those who have just filed your I-129f application with USCIS, this thread has been created for your needs and for you to be with others experiencing different aspects of this journey. This is a place to ask questions and to share experiences. All are here to learn together. Good luck because this is a long process currently running 5-6 months from filing date for your NOA2 approval.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/K1_Process_V11.pdf

 

Also, since your application will go through a number of background checks this is a primer on what goes on with the background process.

 

I know it really sucks, but the best way to get through this is to lower your expectations and try not to compare your timeline to anyone else's. Don't forget that the people here on Visa Journey represent a tiny percentage of all the petitions the CSC has to work through! When someone gets to your file you'll hear from them. Stay busy, talk a lot with your fiancé about non-visa stuff, don't forget to hang out with your friends, take up a new hobby, go to a sporting event, and your time will come! Good luck

 

Explanation why is it taking so long.

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/681798-august-2018-i-129f-filers/?do=findComment&comment=9558550

[Malcom_T 33]

I have been lurking on this site for almost 6 months now reading all sorts of information to prepare myself for this long journey. As of this posting I still hold Permanent resident status but take the oath on Jan 3rd to be eligible to file for my fiancee within the next weeks. I Look forward to sharing and reading some more with everyone! 

[Greenbaum 12,258]

4 hours ago, Malcom_T said:

I have been lurking on this site for almost 6 months now reading all sorts of information to prepare myself for this long journey. As of this posting I still hold Permanent resident status but take the oath on Jan 3rd to be eligible to file for my fiancee within the next weeks. I Look forward to sharing and reading some more with everyone! 

I wish you the best on your visa journey. Be active in the thread where you feel most comfortable. Happy New Year.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

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[Malcom_T 33]

Just sent in my I 129F Packet. Keeping my fingers crossed hoping that all goes well. Looking forward to talking with others that are on this Journey as well

[Sarge2155 4,570]

1 minute ago, Malcom_T said:

Just sent in my I 129F Packet. Keeping my fingers crossed hoping that all goes well. Looking forward to talking with others that are on this Journey as well

Welcome to the thread!

[Steve1226 7]

Sent my I129-F Packet to the Dallas lockbox on January 8, 2020. I'm excited and nervous. But I know I'm one of many and will wait with patience.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

31 minutes ago, Steve1226 said:

Sent my I129-F Packet to the Dallas lockbox on January 8, 2020. I'm excited and nervous. But I know I'm one of many and will wait with patience.

Well, now it's time to wait for the NOA1. First things first, check to see when your application was received from the carrier. Next check to see when payment was cashed. Wait 2 weeks and you should have a paper copy of the NOA1. In the meantime...

 

We need a little housekeeping on your end. 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. Our answers will sometimes be tailored to a specific Embassy hence the reason for you to complete your profile. 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 their Embassy. The country that should be used is the country where the interview will take place.

 

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.

 

Once you finish that then return and you will see a flag in your profile. Select it and see what wonderful information will open up for you.

 

Thanks

Edited January 10, 2020 by Greenbaum

[👑 Roe 2]

Hello Everyone 👋🏾 My I29F Packet was delivered to the Dallas lockbox on January 10, 2020. I've been struck by cupid and I am excited to be apart of the forum. I'm hoping to communicate with you all in Hope's of having a little peace of mind during this long process.

[Sarge2155 4,570]

1 hour ago, 👑 Roe said:

Hello Everyone 👋🏾 My I29F Packet was delivered to the Dallas lockbox on January 10, 2020. I've been struck by cupid and I am excited to be apart of the forum. I'm hoping to communicate with you all in Hope's of having a little peace of mind during this long process.

Welcome to the thread and congratulations, now sit back and enjoy the ride.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

9 hours ago, 👑 Roe said:

Hello Everyone 👋🏾 My I29F Packet was delivered to the Dallas lockbox on January 10, 2020. I've been struck by cupid and I am excited to be apart of the forum. I'm hoping to communicate with you all in Hope's of having a little peace of mind during this long process.

Welcome to the thread. I couldn't help notice that your profile states your are working on a F-1 visa. I think you meant K-1 visa. Updating would help us to know which you are chasing.

[jpm63 9]

Just sent our I-129F in today. Fingers crossed. 😀

[Greenbaum 12,258]

5 minutes ago, jpm63 said:

Just sent our I-129F in today. Fingers crossed. 😀

Congratulations. Since you are new here I'd like to give a bit of advice. Remember where you left off when posting or reading the thread. Return back to that spot and read forward. This is so you don't miss anything of importance. So, as an example. If you go back 4 post's from yours you will see where I had asked a contributor to complete their profile so we know which embassy they will interview from. Each embassy does things a little different so we want to ensure that we are giving you the most factual information for your interview/embassy. So if you would update your profile, instructions are in that post, you'll be helping yourself and us. Thanks and good luck on your visa journey.

Edited January 13, 2020 by Greenbaum

[pooj97 89]

Sending our I-129F out this Thursday (January 16th, 2020) visa USPS priority mail with tracking info. Very excited!