DECEMBER 2021 1-129F K1 FILERS

[rileyroo 29]

Hi All! 

 

Has anyone else had different messages recently? My USCIS account has said "unknown" for the past week but the case number check has said "received" at the same time. Any thoughts? Just finding it a bit weird but also maybe secretly getting my hopes up. Note: full case number has been whited out.

 

Thanks all and keeping my fingers crossed for everyone!! The data has been so helpful and encouraging! 

 

[Rocketman50 56]

I just received an RFE today. I'm thankful my case was acted on, but now I'm so nervous about the RFE. I really thought I had my application rock solid. Waited so long for this moment and now I'm worried about what could happen. I just have to wait and hope it was some small simple thing they are asking for.

 

December 13, 2021 We received your Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e).

February 8, 2023 Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent

[FilledesEtoiles 335]

59 minutes ago, rileyroo said:

Hi All! 

 

Has anyone else had different messages recently? My USCIS account has said "unknown" for the past week but the case number check has said "received" at the same time. Any thoughts? Just finding it a bit weird but also maybe secretly getting my hopes up. Note: full case number has been whited out.

 

Thanks all and keeping my fingers crossed for everyone!! The data has been so helpful and encouraging! 

 

Hello, I have the same thing, it looks like there are just doing some general IT update. That would be my best guess.

[AndiB 662]

14 minutes ago, FilledesEtoiles said:

Hello, I have the same thing, it looks like there are just doing some general IT update. That would be my best guess.

yes, if you click 'case history' it should give you accurate info. Unfortunately it doesnt mean anything beyond IT troubles.

[mw & rg k1 629]

@FilledesEtoiles This has been an issue for many people for quite some time.
Just use the un-logged in version and maybe an app on your phone

Edited February 8, 2023 by mw & rg k1

[FilledesEtoiles 335]

23 minutes ago, mw & rg k1 said:

@FilledesEtoiles This has been an issue for many people for quite some time.
Just use the un-logged in version and maybe an app on your phone

Thanks I will try that! Didn't know !

[FilledesEtoiles 335]

34 minutes ago, mw & rg k1 said:

@FilledesEtoiles This has been an issue for many people for quite some time.
Just use the un-logged in version and maybe an app on your phone

Tried on different laptops and phones. The online case number says received. But when I go on the uscis account I get the same thing as @Rocketman50

[FilledesEtoiles 335]

19 minutes ago, FilledesEtoiles said:

Tried on different laptops and phones. The online case number says received. But when I go on the uscis account I get the same thing as @Rocketman50

My mistake, same thing as @rileyroo, I tried on different browsers and still the same. Do other people have this? Are they doing some maintenance? Case says "received" like normal.

[Pangoleen 66]

4 hours ago, Rocketman50 said:

I just received an RFE today. I'm thankful my case was acted on, but now I'm so nervous about the RFE. I really thought I had my application rock solid. Waited so long for this moment and now I'm worried about what could happen. I just have to wait and hope it was some small simple thing they are asking for.

 

I'm sorry you waited so long only to be presented with an RFE. Do you have any idea what it could be about? Please keep us in the loop.

[Rocketman50 56]

3 minutes ago, Pangoleen said:

I'm sorry you waited so long only to be presented with an RFE. Do you have any idea what it could be about? Please keep us in the loop.

 

I can't think of anything. I have multiple different types of proof of meeting in the last 2 years (still in the time frame as of today), two separate letters of intent to marry, passport pictures, all required forms, etc. Nothing complicated about my application either (no divorce, no criminal history, etc). I'm just hoping it's something really small and simple.

 

I feel like most current people stop posting updates once they get RFEs so we never know what random reasons to expect. I'm surprised we rarely get posts for such high RFE rates in the lat few months. I'll for sure keep you updated on what they asked for.

[P8282667 10]

33 minutes ago, Rocketman50 said:

 

I can't think of anything. I have multiple different types of proof of meeting in the last 2 years (still in the time frame as of today), two separate letters of intent to marry, passport pictures, all required forms, etc. Nothing complicated about my application either (no divorce, no criminal history, etc). I'm just hoping it's something really small and simple.

 

I feel like most current people stop posting updates once they get RFEs so we never know what random reasons to expect. I'm surprised we rarely get posts for such high RFE rates in the lat few months. I'll for sure keep you updated on what they asked for.

This could be anything as simple as a forgotten question on the form, don’t worry 

[grumpypiggy 290]

Wednesday 2/8/23 Updates:

 

Worried about the high RFE rate

 

24500: 8 Approvals, 1 Withdrawal (9 new / 0 in progress)

25000: 10 Approvals, 2 RFESs, 1 Other (Case Transferred To Another Office) (13 new / 0 in progress)

25500: 3 Approvals, 1 RFES (4 new / 0 in progress)

26000: 2 Approvals, 1 RFES (3 new / 0 in progress)

26500: 1 Approval (1 new / 0 in progress)

27000: 4 Approvals (4 new / 0 in progress)

28000: 2 RFESs (2 new / 0 in progress)

28500: 4 RFESs (4 new / 0 in progress)

29000: 1 RFES (1 new / 0 in progress)

29500: 1 RFES (1 new / 0 in progress)

30500: 1 RFES, 1 Withdrawal (2 new / 0 in progress)

31500: 1 Expedite(Denied: 1) (1 new / 0 in progress)

 

45 Total Updates: 28 Approvals, 13 RFESs, 1 Expedite(Denied: 1), 2 Withdrawals, 1 Other (Case Transferred To Another Office)

Most Recent Approval Date: Dec 7

 

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Some other useful spreadsheets shared in other places for tracking K1 process, including us Dec 2021 filers: 

• I-129F Report (Daily, Weekly, Monthly); WAC
• K1 2023 Processing

Hope it helps!

Edited February 9, 2023 by grumpypiggy

[mw & rg k1 629]

That report "I-129F Report (Daily, Weekly, Monthly)" fairly clearly shows the recent "JUMP" in case processing speed on the second chart ...

 

Thank you  @grumpypiggy  for finding and sharing this with the group. 

I think it confirms what I had been reporting in the burndown graphs and the amazing increase in processing case count this Jan until now.
I just hope it continues

[serret 55]

5 hours ago, grumpypiggy said:

Wednesday 2/8/23 Updates:

 

Worried about the high RFE rate

 

24500: 8 Approvals, 1 Withdrawal (9 new / 0 in progress)

25000: 10 Approvals, 2 RFESs, 1 Other (Case Transferred To Another Office) (13 new / 0 in progress)

25500: 3 Approvals, 1 RFES (4 new / 0 in progress)

26000: 2 Approvals, 1 RFES (3 new / 0 in progress)

26500: 1 Approval (1 new / 0 in progress)

27000: 4 Approvals (4 new / 0 in progress)

28000: 2 RFESs (2 new / 0 in progress)

28500: 4 RFESs (4 new / 0 in progress)

29000: 1 RFES (1 new / 0 in progress)

29500: 1 RFES (1 new / 0 in progress)

30500: 1 RFES, 1 Withdrawal (2 new / 0 in progress)

31500: 1 Expedite(Denied: 1) (1 new / 0 in progress)

 

45 Total Updates: 28 Approvals, 13 RFESs, 1 Expedite(Denied: 1), 2 Withdrawals, 1 Other (Case Transferred To Another Office)

Most Recent Approval Date: Dec 7

 

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Some other useful spreadsheets shared in other places for tracking K1 process, including us Dec 2021 filers: 

• I-129F Report (Daily, Weekly, Monthly); WAC
• K1 2023 Processing

Hope it helps!

 

The "I-129F Report (Daily, Weekly, Monthly); WAC" spreadsheet is amazing! Wow! Thanks for sharing.

 

Regarding the jump in RFEs issued, it coincides with the jump in processing as well. Maybe a couple of new hires finally got through training and now have started to work on cases?

Edited February 9, 2023 by serret

[Rocketman50 56]

I realized something interesting about my RFE. It's says "Request for Initial Evidence Was Sent". That initial word is very different than most RFEs I've seen. It sounds like they just need me to update one of the initial documents I submitted. I will confirm once I have the letter.