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The CSC processing times list was updated today. The are listing November 15, 2016 as the processing date for K1 visa. Anyone still waiting on NOA2 with a receive date on or before Nov 15 might be able to get an answer if they make an inquiry. Hope they will finish up all of the November cases soon!

1 minute ago, hy2016 said:

it really has been testing our patience, the even more concerning thing is that the US Embassy in Cairo is one of the ones that take a while to get an interview scheduled or have any correspondence with them in general after your case reaches the embassy, so I am already seeing that it will be a long road ahead

I hope we both receive our NOA2 approvals this week. I wouldn't even mind an RFE so much at this point. How long is the average wait time for an interview in Cairo? I know in Morocco, it's about 1-2 months after the consulate receives the case. I also have fear of a long period of AP after the interview in the back of my mind, just because of the region we are dealing with. Even though I feel that my case is fairly strong, you just never know what could happen. I guess all we can do for now is to keep waiting...

3 minutes ago, hy2016 said:

Anyone have an NOA1 of 12/9 or before who is still waiting on a response?

I'm pretty certain there are a few, and even a handful of November filers still waiting. 

I guess they are really trying to test our patience by making some of us wait a bit longer. 

2 minutes ago, Annie0913 said:

So I won't be getting any text/email? That's just great.....

Do you suggest I create an account with the USCIS so I can just track it myself?

I sent my petition through USPS to Dallas with the G-1145 and I did receive text and email notification...

You can't really track your case until you receive your case number, which will be listed in the text/email as well as the paper NOA1 copy. 

Hang in there, you will receive your NOA1 soon. It's taking between 1-2 weeks for NOA1 notifications these days. The fact that they already cashed the check is a good sign. 

2 minutes ago, TiruRiru09 said:

Around what time can you see that you have been approved?

Approvals/RFE notices for the day are usually sent out between 9PM and 11PM EST. 

The summary scans of the data are usually posted the following morning. 

1 hour ago, SaRy said:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't K1 visa an immigrant visa too?  
https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/general/all-visa-categories.html

It makes sense that it would be, but it is apparently a special kind of visa that is considered non-immigrant, but with immigrant intent.

This page from the same site you cited classifies it as nonimmigrant: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/family/fiance-k-1.html

Definitely a bit confusing!

I wouldn't buy a ticket until the visa is in hand. You never know what could come up or if there will be a delay.

Usually Administrative Processing takes place after the interview, but considering that you are going through the embassy in Afghanistan, what I imagine is a higher fraud risk country, I wonder if interviews are temporarily on hold or something. I think that is very unlikely though. 

Is there any way that you or your fiancé can contact the embassy and ask for an interview date? Lawyers can be helpful, but sometimes they do make mistakes or even prolong the process. 

Your past income is irrelevant. Even if you were still receiving disability assistance or made under 125% of the poverty line, Morocco does accept co-sponsors for the K1 visa. Sounds like you won't be needing one however, since you said you currently meet the necessary income qualifications. 

Good luck to you as you begin the visa journey!

3 minutes ago, SkruDe said:

If you look at your timeline page, it will give you an "estimate".  You haven't entered your NOA1 date yet into your timeline.  You should do that.

Current wait between NOA1 and NOA2 is 93 days.  But that number may go higher soon as later in January much more petitions got filed.  But if all stays on the current course, for your petition, preliminarily, I'd guess around 25th of April.

 

I hope so.  I've been checking like 20 times a day.  I'm thinking I'll get mine on Monday. 

NOA2 updates are almost always released around 9-11PM EST, so don't stress yourself out too much checking during the day. 

2 minutes ago, Roger & Grace said:

So now again another person  (you)  are saying it the other way??? Received date 12/27  is for the Excel files?  But the real Notice date is Jan 6th, as far as the California office...  now were back to where we were earlier...

 

They sure don't make this easy!  So which one is everyone using?  

I always thought the date we use for the VJ timeline was the notice date listed on the NOA1. 

2 minutes ago, asaeljethro said:

wow. I just realized I didnt include the G-1145 form...

 

Is it too late for me to send the G-1145 form to request for notifications? or is the form exclusive for applications being sent together

It can only be sent with the I-129F, but once you get your case number on your paper NOA1 you can track your case number online, so really the text/email notification is only useful for NOA1 confirmation. Some people don't even get notification for NOA2, despite submitting the G-1145, so you will be alright. 

Sorry to hear about your frustration. It is not always a clear process, that is for sure.

Have you completed the DS-160 application form yet? From what I can tell on the Embassy website, the DS-160 should be completed and then they will review your file and schedule the interview. 

https://tn.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/the-interview/

Did you submit the G-1145 form with your I-129F application? You should be hearing from USCIS within a few days. The paper NOA1 can take up to 30 days to arrive as well. 

Just now, PhotoJ89 said:

Hi all,

 

Popping over from the January filers thread. I have a question for those already approved. Is it normal for the case status to show as "approved" on the USCIS website, without receiving email/text notification? 

 

I'm a little hesitant to believe the approval notice on the website, because it still showed as "received" at 7pm last night, and then showed as "approved" just after midnight, pacific time. Still shows as approved right now. Just makes me wonder, as they stated they were doing system maintenance on the website from 9pm to midnight eastern last night. Just a little paranoid this might be a website bug or data entry error. So, is it normal to show approved on the website and not receive other notifications (even though I signed up for them)?

 

Thanks, and really hope those of you still waiting are approved ASAP. My received date is Jan. 4, so don't be too mad at me...

Yes, it is not unheard of that you do not receive text/email notifications for NOA2, even if you did receive them for NOA1. You can check again tonight to be sure, but I think the website should be accurate. Congrats! 

Roger and Grace, you are a beautiful couple. 

I hope your NOA2 comes soon so that you can be reunited again, this time for forever! 

Did your attorney provide you with the DS-160 confirmation page? I would do as Mehdi suggested, as he went through this process very recently, and email the consulate asking if the case has been received . 

You already received your passport with the visa in it, correct? 

From what I have read, K1 beneficiaries do not have to pay the $165 fee, as it does not apply to non-immigrant visas (like the K1).

Perhaps things have changed now, so hopefully someone with more recent knowledge can fill us in. 

Congratulations on your petition approval. 

The next step is to fill out the DS-160 form if you have not yet done so already. It can be found here: https://ceac.state.gov/GENNIV/

After filling out the DS-160, your fiancee should receive an email from the Casablanca consulate with instructions on when the interview will be scheduled and what to bring. This is known as Packet 3. 

The consulate website is a good reference for what you will need to bring to the interview. You can see a list of items here: https://ma.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/the-interview/

1 minute ago, Roger & Grace said:

So is that the received date, or notice date when I look at my I 797 c Notice of action? aka= NOA -1  receipt on the case type I129f  petition for Alien Fiance...

 

I'm confused again.... looking at other threads, and comments? 

 

Received date  Dec 27th  2016  

Notice date Jan 06 2017

 

Help for which to use>?? 

When comparing your date to the scan dates, you would use received date, December 27th. The VJ timelines go by NOA1 notice date, however. 

5 minutes ago, Estibaliz said:

Yep, 90-94 days it seems. I'm just afraid of letting my hopes rise too high because then you see people here from November and December still waiting so... Who knows?

 

I'll keep you updated, don't worry, and I'm going to cross some fingers for you now 

I think the 90 day average is reasonable for April filers. 

There were an exceptionally large number of filers in November and December, so these months are a bit backed up, coupled with the fact that the CSC had a huge slowdown around Christmas/New Year's time, this is why many of us are still waiting. I think after they have cleared the December and early January cases, NOA2 response time will begin to speed up a bit. At least I hope so! 

Yes, the I-797 is your NOA1. 

Congrats on this first step and now the long wait for NOA2 begins. 

Looking forward to seeing the stats later today/tomorrow! Looks like there have been a lot of late December and early January approvals. Congrats to all who have been approved! 

Day 116 since Dec. 19 receive date for us... 

Here are the instructions listed on the website of the Casablanca consulate: https://ma.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/the-interview/

It looks like the fee can be paid once you arrive at the consulate. $265 paid in cash in either U.S. Dollars or the equivalent in Moroccan Dirhams (take a few extra dirhams if you are planning to pay this way, to account for fluctuating exchange rate).

Good luck on your interview! 

What country/embassy are you interviewing in?