K1 Visa (i129-f) NOA1 for 10 months

[Chrinikki 5]

As the tittle states

 

My fiancé and i have now been waiting just about 10 months now for our NOA2. The processing times for California (were ours was submitted) states 5-7.5 months.

Just wondering if others are experiencing the same delays? i see others with dates much later than ours (NOA1 received June 17, 2020) and they have already received their NOA2's.

 

We also sent in a "Case inquiry" with the basic response stating they basically have no information to give us sadly.

[IvoryandRebecca 17]

Your case from your timeline appears to be in California.  They are working on 2nd September 2020 at present or there abouts from the information on the VJ processing times.  I would send another case enquiry as from the processing times it would appear that you should have heard something back by now.  If they respond with 'we cant give you further information' hopefully someone on VJ can help with the next steps.

 

I wish you the best of luck

[Chrinikki 5]

20 minutes ago, IvoryandRebecca said:

Your case from your timeline appears to be in California.  They are working on 2nd September 2020 at present or there abouts from the information on the VJ processing times.  I would send another case enquiry as from the processing times it would appear that you should have heard something back by now.  If they respond with 'we cant give you further information' hopefully someone on VJ can help with the next steps.

 

I wish you the best of luck

 

We actually had recently just sent in a case inquiry about 3 weeks ago now and the message we received back was as followed.

 

"Thank you for your inquiry. We recognize your interest in the final adjudication of your pending application/petition and are aware of the difficulties caused by any delay in processing. We regret we are not able to give you a timeframe for when we will review your case but the California Service Center is committed to processing this workload." 

 

Like i stated before seemed pretty generic but from what your stating they should have processed it by now if they are working on 2nd September 2020 which worries me more now.

[GMvietnam 28]

1 hour ago, Chrinikki said:

As the tittle states

 

My fiancé and i have now been waiting just about 10 months now for our NOA2. The processing times for California (were ours was submitted) states 5-7.5 months.

Just wondering if others are experiencing the same delays? i see others with dates much later than ours (NOA1 received June 17, 2020) and they have already received their NOA2's.

 

We also sent in a "Case inquiry" with the basic response stating they basically have no information to give us sadly.

I have read a lot of delayed cases but never lost.  Maybe they are waiting for your background checks to come back?  Hang in there, mate.  Good luck.

[Chrinikki 5]

6 minutes ago, GMvietnam said:

I have read a lot of delayed cases but never lost.  Maybe they are waiting for your background checks to come back?  Hang in there, mate.  Good luck.

 

 

Thanks :D. Also a quick question about the 129-f since im almost at the 10 months since NOA1... what happens if it stays in NOA1 for over 12 months? does that mean we have to resubmit? if i remember correctly the 129-f's expire after 1 year

[GMvietnam 28]

2 minutes ago, Chrinikki said:

 

 

Thanks :D. Also a quick question about the 129-f since im almost at the 10 months since NOA1... what happens if it stays in NOA1 for over 12 months? does that mean we have to resubmit? if i remember correctly the 129-f's expire after 1 year

I'm not 100% sure but I don't think your petition expired sitting at USCIS, but I do know it has expiration date after USCIS approved.

 

(The I-129F petition is valid for four months from the date of approval by USCIS. A consular officer can extend the validity of the petition if it expires before visa processing is completed.)

[Chrinikki 5]

2 minutes ago, GMvietnam said:

I'm not 100% sure but I don't think your petition expired sitting at USCIS, but I do know it has expiration date after USCIS approved.

 

(The I-129F petition is valid for four months from the date of approval by USCIS. A consular officer can extend the validity of the petition if it expires before visa processing is completed.)

Thanks for the help appreciate it.

[SalishSea 17,928]

49 minutes ago, Chrinikki said:

 

 

Thanks :D. Also a quick question about the 129-f since im almost at the 10 months since NOA1... what happens if it stays in NOA1 for over 12 months? does that mean we have to resubmit? if i remember correctly the 129-f's expire after 1 year

No, a petition that has yet to be adjudicated does not "expire."

 

Some petitions take a little extra time to adjudicate, for various reasons:  background/security checks are a typical reason.

 

All you can really do is wait.

[IvoryandRebecca 17]

1 hour ago, Chrinikki said:

 

We actually had recently just sent in a case inquiry about 3 weeks ago now and the message we received back was as followed.

 

"Thank you for your inquiry. We recognize your interest in the final adjudication of your pending application/petition and are aware of the difficulties caused by any delay in processing. We regret we are not able to give you a timeframe for when we will review your case but the California Service Center is committed to processing this workload." 

 

Like i stated before seemed pretty generic but from what your stating they should have processed it by now if they are working on 2nd September 2020 which worries me more now.

as hard as it is not to worry, I would take their response as they are still processing.  I’m not completely up to speed with how and what causes delays but hopefully they will be able to resolve shortly.  
 

 

[JustineC85 119]

Have you reached out to your senator? It might help to get at least a more definitive answer than a generic "we are still processing".

[Ozge Guler 0]

Hi, it seems odd. My NOA1 September 17th, today my case is approved. Same place, California.
You should check with USCIS

[Chrinikki 5]

3 hours ago, Ozge Guler said:

Hi, it seems odd. My NOA1 September 17th, today my case is approved. Same place, California.
You should check with USCIS

We check every day  still nothing this morning. But hey congrats on the NOA2 hope all goes well for you.

[David and Anna 118]

I second the idea of getting your senator or congressperson to inquire.  Its well beyond expected time and they aren't providing any useful feedback to you.  Can't hurt, might help.

 

[m126531 1]

Hi, I am still waiting for my NOA2 after a year from the start so you're not alone! 

I think I will reach out to my senator as well.

 

January 5, 2021 Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received

December 17, 2020 We sent a request for additional evidence for your Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e).

March 18, 2020 We received your Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e).

[Chrinikki 5]

7 minutes ago, m126531 said:

Hi, I am still waiting for my NOA2 after a year from the start so you're not alone! 

I think I will reach out to my senator as well.

 

January 5, 2021 Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received

December 17, 2020 We sent a request for additional evidence for your Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e).

March 18, 2020 We received your Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e).

Im assuming your time is going to differ because of the RFE. we have yet to receive one thankfully. Im not sure how long it takes to re evaluate a i129-f Due to an RFE but im guessing it's going to add time to the process. Now if we had received an RFE

i would understand the extra delay but again we have received nothing. We are going to call the USCIS today and hopefully speak to someone about this over the phone. If that doesn't shed any light on the subject, than the next move will be to

contact the congress in her state.

 

Hope you solve your issue and everything works out for you.

Edited April 15, 2021 by Chrinikki