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

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kidd0o   11

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On 1/18/2026 at 8:19 AM, Eskimoblubber said:

Hi! 👋
We filed in May 2025 as well and received NOA2 on December 16.

Currently in the NVC waiting phase — they’ve said they haven’t received the case yet, so just in that in-between stretch.

Happy to follow along and compare timelines. Always helps knowing where others are at.

thats amazing! keep us updated on how your application progresses. Im a May filer but im still waiting for NOA2, so itll be encouraging seeing how your quickly your case continues to progress.

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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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On 1/18/2026 at 8:19 AM, Eskimoblubber said:

Hi! 👋
We filed in May 2025 as well and received NOA2 on December 16.

Currently in the NVC waiting phase — they’ve said they haven’t received the case yet, so just in that in-between stretch.

Happy to follow along and compare timelines. Always helps knowing where others are at.

2 months seems to be the waiting time for NVC to receive the approved i129f. Its all a waiting game. Unfortunate for us lol

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22 hours ago, kidd0o said:

thats amazing! keep us updated on how your application progresses. Im a May filer but im still waiting for NOA2, so itll be encouraging seeing how your quickly your case continues to progress.

Fingers crossed you hear something soon!!!

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Hey folks! Thank you for your support during this super stressful time. I wanted to update that our NoA2 just came in yesterday :) 

 

I'm expecting it'll take a little longer to get to the NVC than the May filers approved in December, but I'm excited nonetheless. Back in the queue we go.

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3 minutes ago, DaysAhead said:

Hey folks! Thank you for your support during this super stressful time. I wanted to update that our NoA2 just came in yesterday :) 

 

I'm expecting it'll take a little longer to get to the NVC than the May filers approved in December, but I'm excited nonetheless. Back in the queue we go.

Congratulations! It may not be so long of a wait. Looks like processing times have sped up tremendously. All the best to you. 

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6 hours ago, JenJCol said:

Congratulations! It may not be so long of a wait. Looks like processing times have sped up tremendously. All the best to you. 

 

Thank you for the kind words. It does feel like a major windfall after this approval, so hopefully that manifests for all of us in reality. 

 

On 12/29/2025 at 10:49 PM, kidd0o said:

goodluck! did you get your RFE in the mail yet? Do you know what they are asking you to provide?

Thank you for your kind wishes! Sorry for not responding to this sooner! I'm not very good at the quote system :( 

 

My request was for "Intent to Marry," and were looking for things like:

  • correspondence on wedding and/or future plans
  • evidence of subsequent visits 
  • evidence of family/friends awareness of the couple 

We were able to supply these things pretty easily, especially since we visited each other 5 times last year and had many folks to vouch for us, including family whom we had many photos with.

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including more details on RFE
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12 hours ago, DaysAhead said:

our NoA2 just came in yesterday

Congratulations!  The first big hurdle.

12 hours ago, DaysAhead said:

I'm excited nonetheless. Back in the queue we go.

Wishing you a speedy, uneventful process.

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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TBoneTX Grand Master

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8 hours ago, TomAye said:

the anxiety is killing me

This is very, very typical.  Do whatever you can to distract yourself.  Violent physical exercise helps.  :) 

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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On 1/14/2026 at 6:48 AM, Trouble07 said:

My I129F was received on May 13th and I too just got a biometrics request.  I went yesterday and got my fingerprints taken.  Everything i have read online suggests its a positive sign that they are wrapping things up on the case if the request comes several months after they receive the packet. I assume mine is just to verify criminal history details.  Most things I researched say it can take 1-4 weeks for the prints to come back and for them to complete the rest of the information with the average being around two weeks if there are no complications.  Good luck! 

My NOA1 date is 5/9/2025, and I went to my biometrics appointment on 1/6/2026... 8 weeks later and no updates yet :(

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6 minutes ago, NonPlayableChar said:

My NOA1 date is 5/9/2025, and I went to my biometrics appointment on 1/6/2026... 8 weeks later and no updates yet :(

Are you the petitioner?

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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14 minutes ago, NonPlayableChar said:

Yes, I'm the petitioner. I think they requested biometrics from me due to an expunged juvenile criminal record that I disclosed on my form I-129F.

OK.  Maybe they will finish the investigation soon now.  Good luck on your journey.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

TBoneTX Grand Master

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1 minute ago, TomAye said:

Having a desk job with free reign of internet access (nearly) is not always a blessing unfortunately.

Watch Mixed Martial Arts and (1) live vicariously and (2) pretend that the losers are cavalier USCIS employees.

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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