Jeremy919

I just went in to update the NoA2 and NVC receipt date and the form is throwing errors.  I used the calendar to select the dates so the format is correct but the form doesn't like the length of time between these dates. I cant help that, and I'm not going to fudge the dates just to stay current. 
 

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Time between when a petition (ex: I-129F) was mailed to the USCIS and the NOA1 (Notice of Receipt) may be too long. NOA1s (the date on the form itself) should be within 12 weeks (max) of the date you originally sent the form to the USCIS.

6 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

As I said, you are free to ignore posts, but other are free to post.

Yes, as recap. Of all responses and discussions, this is the perfect answer in clarifying and understanding the timeline.

·         6-8 Months 129F USCIS

·         1-2 Months at NVC (National Visa Center)

·                            Case Number & Invoice Number

·         1-3 Months US Embassy Kyiv

·                            DS-160

·                            Police Clearance Certificate

·                            Medical Exams

·                            Interview

Note: My fiancé already has her police certificates. This is different by country. You don't have to wait to get ahead of this unless in some cases the police certificates may have an expiration date.

Check by Embassy to get the approved medical facilities for K-1 visa physical exams.

14 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

You might be surprised at the number of newbies who don't the real differences between a K-1 and a CR-1.  That's why someone might mention that a CR-1 is superior......because it is for many, many cases.  That isn't "false information".  Everyone here is free to post.....just as everyone is free to ignore posts as well. 

Ok, but then its no longer about understanding K-1 visa timeline. Its about how-to-change K-1 visa to CR-1

17 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

And we’re giving you answers. Just because you didn’t like what the person suggested doesn’t make that false information. So yes, choose your words carefully as there are others who read this forum and rely on the information. 

If someone asks about K-1 visa timeline, it may be best to refrain from suggesting someone completely change their process to CR1. 

I understand you want to help. That is noble. Issuing threats or seemingly to-be threats is not. I also want to understand because I also like to help people, same as you. 

18 hours ago, powerpuff said:

How is that false information?? Choose your words wisely. It was merely a suggestion and very correct and sensible one as currently K1 takes the same, and often longer, time to process than CR1. It’s not a hidden secret that consulates prioritize CR1 over K1. Don’t forget that CR1s get a green card right after entry while K1s have to wait another 1-2 years for adjustment of status to receive a green card. 

Choose my words carefully? I imagine that comes with some kind of spanking if I don't. I came here for answers. I got much more clarification from SteveBoston. I don't need anything more. 

1 hour ago, Jorgedig said:

Not sure what “false information” you think you’re getting.   It’s pretty clear that the USCIS processing times listed on their web site apply to the petition adjudication part of the process only.   NVC and consulates have nothing to do with USCIS.

False information everywhere. Check earlier on page 1 of this topic where someone suggested to change my application to CR1, Google searches for resources, and the USCIS website is about as clear as mud about the entirety of the process to me. I got what I came for. SteveBoston was very clear and concise with a layman’s term explanation. 

16 hours ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

The times below start from the NOA1 date (application receipt date from USCIS):

• I-129F:  6-8 months, USCIS
• Case No. and Invoice No.:  1-2 months, NVC
• Packet 3 letter/email, medical, DS-160, Police Clearance Certificate, Interview:  1-3 months, US Embassy Kyiv.

 

You are lucky that Kyiv resumed K1 interviews Aug/Sep 2020.  There is not much of a backlog there.  It will go faster if you stay proactive and get the police clearance certificate and civil documents ready (wait until the I-129F is approved and is at NVC).  

SteveBoston the bionic hero! Thank you!! This is what I was hoping to understand. I was reading that Ukraine started processing. I was not understanding the bifurcated process times. Theres 3 total, now I understand!!! if you ever try to find out "hey I want to estimate when my fiance is on US soil" you only get the USCIS timeline, but its not clear if this is NVC included or anything.. Thank you VERY MUCH for clarifying this!!!!

All this information is so aggregated and I'm getting false information from everywhere with small percent chance of clarity through legal BS. Information can be so generic to the point of absolutely useless!

35 minutes ago, mikeg1 said:

Its worth nothing that the 6-8 month I-129F processing times are very inaccurate.

 

We got NOA1 9/8/20 and NOA was 7/8/21... the entire time it showed 5-7 months.  I would say based on the spreadsheets found on this forum the processing time is accurate for 15-25% of the applicates for a given month.  When we got our NOA2 there were still roughly 20% of open cases from other NOA1 filed in Sept 2020.

Yea, I am not counting such luck for myself as you've had. I still haven't received my NOA1 since filing July 1. I did get my receipt number by calling in. No one bothered to send it. I'm taking this as a hint of what is to come.

1 hour ago, Carlos&Gen said:

I recommend you read the information posted by the user before me.

 

I don't know what your embassy is, but you are probably looking at a total time of 1.5 years.

Ukraine embassy Kyiv

56 minutes ago, arken said:

In simple terms:

USCIS (just NOA): 6-8 months 

NVC/Embassy (Ds160, medical, interview): 3-9 months or more depending on embassy backlogs that time.

Total: 1-2 years

Ukraine Kyiv embassy is currently is 4-6 weeks.

23 minutes ago, Carlos&Gen said:

Those 6 to 8 months is the estimated time USCIS will take to process your petition as of today. If nothing changes, those 6 to 8 month just cover the USCIS part, then you have NVC and embassy stages. Those procesing tinmes can vastly vary from one embassy to another. Take into account there's a massiva backlog on them .

 

I suggest you read the guides on this website, to clarify how this process works

I understand now. This aggregation is driving me crazy 🥴

1. 10-12 months with USCIS (NOA(x), DS-160, supporting documents, Dr. Appts, Interviews)
2. 1-2 months estimated currently by NVC (Processing for Visa)
3. Current Estimate from Ukraine Embassy 1-2 weeks

Total Time: 7.2 - 10.2 months

Please correct me if I am wrong.  I just want to understand approximately when I will have my fiancé with me here in the U.S. Crazycat indicated 542 days before she can travel ☹️

3 minutes ago, arken said:

Why would it expire on Jun 22?

If you look on the I-129F form, there is an expiration date in the top right hand corner of the document. 

8 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

The "Processing Time" starts when the I-129F is received.  People who sent cases before January 16, 2021 can send an inquiry for "out of normal processing time".  

Hi Crazycat, thank you for your response!

What you said was pretty much what the USCIS website said. I'm having an issue with understanding the meaning of the language used, and expectation.

6-8 months and my fiancé should expect to have her appointment for interview from July 1? Jan-March 2022 she will have her interview if there's no issues or missing info?

Or

6-8 months before USCIS will start to review our case and we must wait another 6-8 months before the entire process will finish from July 1 2021? September-November 2022  she will have her interview if there's issue or missing info?

I don't know what "inquiry" means. I can ask about our case?

Hi All, 

I hope everyone is well and healthy. I am not so smart maybe, I am hoping maybe someone can make better sense of the process timeline.  My fiancé and I submitted our request in July. Sent to Texas Lockbox and then transferred to California, I checked the process times for the California customer service center on USCIS and this is as clear as mud to me. 

Estimated time range                    Form type                                                                                                               Receipt date for a case inquiry

6 Months to 8 Months                  K-1/K-2 - Not yet married - fiancé(e) and/or dependent child                        January 16, 2021

Is this 6-8 months before our process time will start? NOA2, DS-160 etc etc..  if our process time doesn't start until 6-8 months out our application will expire definitely, our application will expire in June 2022. If someone can help me understand this more, I will be elated!