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MAY 2025 - I-129F Filers [edited title]

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Alxd
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Hello everyone, we got approved on December 11. My fiance hasn't received the notice yet but it says on the USCIS website that our petition was approved!

Dominic828
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I'm sure it's possible, but our attorney said it's highly unlikely at this point that that'd issue a RFE  . It's more likely to go straight to the NVC then his noa2.. But anything is possible. I

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Estimates can be safely ignored! I've never seen it showing anything accurate. For my N-400, it showed 3 weeks until decision on day of my oath. Unless you want stress and confusion, I'd ignore it.

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14 minutes ago, Dominic828 said:

Ok guys....what now? What are the next steps?? I'm so anxious I need to do something and if there is any documents I need to get together I'll take this time to do it now....we got our noa2 what do we do now?

start getting i134 together and the necessary documents to go with it i think would be a safe start from the petitioners side. beneficiary can start getting the documents they need. police cert, birth cert and such to start. Things that will definitely be needed.

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kidd0o   11

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41 minutes ago, TomAye said:

start getting i134 together and the necessary documents to go with it i think would be a safe start from the petitioners side. beneficiary can start getting the documents they need. police cert, birth cert and such to start. Things that will definitely be needed.

YUP!

All make sure all the medical stuff is taken care of too, all shots taken etc.

Heres a video that discusses next steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp3SR7jobXA

 

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2 hours ago, TomAye said:

start getting i134 together and the necessary documents to go with it i think would be a safe start from the petitioners side. beneficiary can start getting the documents they need. police cert, birth cert and such to start. Things that will definitely be needed.

I have all my documents together...I'm just waiting for the bank to get the letter from them...he can get his police certification and medical exam now??

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TomAye   21

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1 hour ago, Dominic828 said:

I have all my documents together...I'm just waiting for the bank to get the letter from them...he can get his police certification and medical exam now??

Medical is only good for 6(?) months and I believe they have to have done ds160 first to schedule. They can however make sure they have all their shots done and a record of them. Take a breathe there is plenty of time. :) 

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On 1/3/2026 at 10:28 AM, Crazy Cat said:

Good luck....but remember this: USCIS doesn't issue visas.....the Consulate does.  

 I agree with you. The individual you are referencing seems not to have submitted a letter of intent. Furthermore, as we both know, in many cases, no engagement ceremony should take place, as such an event could be construed as a marriage ceremony.

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2 hours ago, Gary Rich said:

 I agree with you. The individual you are referencing seems not to have submitted a letter of intent. Furthermore, as we both know, in many cases, no engagement ceremony should take place, as such an event could be construed as a marriage ceremony.

The individual that is being referenced is me, and yes we both submitted letters of intent. So instead of making assumptions, which seems to be the norm in this forum, maybe do a bit of probing so your comments or suggestions can help or edify. As I stated previously the RFE specifically asked for proof of an engagement ceremony as it is customary in Ethiopia. And do you mean misconstrued as a marriage ceremony? But regardless, I’ll provide what is asked. Even though the Consular makes the final decision, USCIS is the gatekeeper. 

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1 hour ago, JenJCol said:

misconstrued as a marriage ceremony

This can be a danger in some cultures, including in Africa.  Please take great care, however you proceed.  A common and heartbreaking verdict is "too married for a I-129F / K-1."  Pulling for you in every regard.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Hi everybody, May filer here!
My fiancé (the petitioner and a U.S. citizen) received a letter in the mail with an appointment notice for biometrics at an ASC.
Do you know how long it usually takes after the biometrics appointment to hear back from USCIS and receive an update on our application?

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10 minutes ago, duda said:

Hi everybody, May filer here!
My fiancé (the petitioner and a U.S. citizen) received a letter in the mail with an appointment notice for biometrics at an ASC.
Do you know how long it usually takes after the biometrics appointment to hear back from USCIS and receive an update on our application?

Normally, petitioners do not have to appear for biometrics (but it happens sometimes) unless USCIS needs to identify them.....could be a question about petitioner's background.  This adds a step and extra time in the process.  Good luck.

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17 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Normally, petitioners do not have to appear for biometrics (but it happens sometimes) unless USCIS needs to identify them.....could be a question about petitioner's background.  This adds a step and extra time in the process.  Good luck.

Got it :) Thanks! 

 
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