Estimate of interview

[Sayha or bust. 71]

Just a quick question. If I file my I129f by March 25, whats a good estimate of my fiancees interview date?

[Anh map 2,098]

Moved from Off Topic to Vietnam regional forum for consulate specific feedback.

[ScottThuy 140]

Just a quick question. If I file my I129f by March 25, whats a good estimate of my fiancees interview date?

6 to 9 months is a reasonable estimate. Could be more or less. Depends on how long each step takes.

[Bernie C 24]

Agreed with Scott - We filed I129F in mid June of 09 and interview was Dec 15 09.

Processing of I129F can vary some and other factors will be how long it takes to receive Packet 3 and return completed DS-230 Part1 and DS-2001. Some is in your control, some is outside your control.

6-9 months would be a fair estimate (but write nothing in stone).

[bryonm4 0]

Not sure if you guys remember 2009 when early filers were getting there NOA2 in 3 to 4 weeks and most people that filed after april when the HB1 visa'####### the USCIS had to wait a long time. I waited 4 months and 10 days I could have shaved 3 months on my wait time if I would have filed early. Instead of 8 months I would have only had to wait 5 months.

[toddandhien 2]

It will actually vary by Service Center, as well. Suggest reviewing Immigration Timeline data here on VJ for most accurate historical assessment.

[lindal24 1]

It will actually vary by Service Center, as well. Suggest reviewing Immigration Timeline data here on VJ for most accurate historical assessment.

I agree. My case being different (CR-1 instead K-1) I noticed that CSC center did it almost 2xs faster than VSC. Luckily they transferred my case after 6 months, but I see that they're slowly catching up...

[bryonm4 0]

If I remember correctly last year the Vermont slowed down first then the CA center slowed down after Vermont shipped them alot of there work. If you look at the two pics I uploaded from VJ you will see the NO1 that were filed in March were all approved in about a 3 week period. The other pick where they were submitted in April had a 4 to 5 month wait time.

So if you get your NOA1 in by March it should cut your interview time down by about 3 to 4 months after march expect a longer wait time.

[toddandhien 2]

Bryon, this is misleading data.

First, the OP is filing K-1 and this data shows I-130 dates, not I-129F dates. The processing times for these two different types of visas (fiance(e) and spouse) last year were completely different. K-1 visa processing times to NOA2 were flat all last year until about August.

Second, this is data for a particular period of time. What happened last year was based upon a host of complex inter-related variables, about most of which we do not know. This year, the times might be the same, shorter or longer. Nobody knows.

And Third, The OP asked about time to interview. Looking at the data for the last 6 months, one might assess that the time to interview would be around 7 months, factoring in time to NOA2, time to NVC, time to Consulate and wait time for interview.

Scott's estimate of 6-9 months is a good one for people to use when petitioning for a fiance(e) in Vietnam. Our experience was on the long side - 9 months - because we were stuck in AP at NVC for 52 days; most go through NVC in a few days. But those are the things that can happen, so petitioners are wise to plan for a broad range of possible durations.

[ScottThuy 140]

We are at 9 months due to the NVC AP. Combined with an extra month between leaving NVC and interview. Had things gone well, we could have been done in November. So expect 9 months or so and if it happens sooner, great.

[bryonm4 0]

Bryon, this is misleading data.

First, the OP is filing K-1 and this data shows I-130 dates, not I-129F dates. The processing times for these two different types of visas (fiance(e) and spouse) last year were completely different. K-1 visa processing times to NOA2 were flat all last year until about August.

Second, this is data for a particular period of time. What happened last year was based upon a host of complex inter-related variables, about most of which we do not know. This year, the times might be the same, shorter or longer. Nobody knows.

And Third, The OP asked about time to interview. Looking at the data for the last 6 months, one might assess that the time to interview would be around 7 months, factoring in time to NOA2, time to NVC, time to Consulate and wait time for interview.

Scott's estimate of 6-9 months is a good one for people to use when petitioning for a fiance(e) in Vietnam. Our experience was on the long side - 9 months - because we were stuck in AP at NVC for 52 days; most go through NVC in a few days. But those are the things that can happen, so petitioners are wise to plan for a broad range of possible durations.

I agree with your first point I did pull CR1 not K1 force of habbit. The information I gave about CR1 is accurate I assure you.

[toddandhien 2]

I agree with your first point I did pull CR1 not K1 force of habbit. The information I gave about CR1 is accurate I assure you.

Yes, the data you provided was an accurate accounting for what happened last year. However, as mutual fund companies say, "past performance is no guarantee of future results." Holds true in this case, as well. The only thing that we can do with the limited population in the VJ database is to look at general historical trends and use them as rough benchmarks for what MIGHT happen in the future.

[lindal24 1]

A good indicator is the source itself--the USCIS website. It contains comprehensive information for the individual service center as well as the national processing rate. Check it out here:

https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard.do;js...xhKHrJ18SSscNBs

Both California Service Center and Vermont Service Center are processing K-1/K-2 applications around 5 months. So add about a month to get your interview date, and that's about 6months...

Edited February 19, 2010 by lindal24

[toddandhien 2]

A good indicator is the source itself--the USCIS website. It contains comprehensive information for the individual service center as well as the national processing rate. Check it out here:

https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard.do;js...xhKHrJ18SSscNBs

Both California Service Center and Vermont Service Center are processing K-1/K-2 applications around 5 months. So add about a month to get your interview date, and that's about 6months...

Current average time (last 6 months) from receipt of package from NVC to interview at HCM Consulate is 76 days. Take 5 months, add 2.5 months and some additional time to get the package through NVC (assuming no delays there) and you are close to 8 months.