trisha_h

I'm still fairly new to all of this, but if there is one thing I've learned from everyone here on VJ, it's to be completely honest. As far as I know you're not doing anything illegal and it's how you make your living, so there's no way to avoid it. I think your best bet is to be completely open and honest about it, and if someone is uncomfortable about the images, that's on them! Good luck!!

From what I've seen in the forums here that's a pretty typical wait time. Every case is different. If you're truly worried you could call the USCIS Customer Service line but at only 10 days I suspect they're going to tell you just to be patient. Unfortunately, things move slowly with immigration. Sorry, I wish I could put your mind at ease! Good luck!

K1 guide gives a 2-3 week wait time. It can take longer though from what I've seen in the forums.

You'll get it! Don't panic. You're still well within the time frame for it! Let me know when it does arrive though!

I did get a text. I sent my application on February 6th, they received it in TX on the 8th and I got a text notification on the 13th. I just received the actual receipt of it in the mail yesterday (Feb. 20th) Now that I think about it, Monday was a holiday so offices were probably closed!

Try not to compare your case to others! Easier said than done, I know. But it'll only add to your stress. You'll get your notice just give it a bit more time!

It can take anywhere from 2 to 3 weeks to get the NOA1. I've seen some folks here on VJ take a bit longer. You were able to verify it arrived so that's good! Now you just have to wait. I know it's stressful! I'm just starting the process myself! Did you fill out the G-1145 (E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance - link below!) and attach it to the front of your application? They'll send you a text and/or email once they've received it. If you didn't, don't worry, you'll get the NOA1 through the mail, it'll just take a bit longer! https://www.uscis.gov/g-1145

That's true! Thank you for listing the pros and cons as well!

We did consider the spousal but ultimately decided on the K1. Do you recommend that route over the K1?

Hello, new to the site and in the process of compiling items for my I-129F petition to bring my fiance over from the UK! This is probably a silly question, but when I make copies of my birth certificate, ticket stubs, boarding passes, etc., should these all be in color? And can I just do this on my home printer or should I have better quality copies? Thanks so much for your help! I'm probably overthinking a lot of this but I want to make sure I have everything perfect the first time and minimize delays! EDIT: One additional question! Do all petitions go to the Dallas lockbox? Or are there other locations depending on where you are?