6 Months...No NOA2

[Nathan_Diana2011 0]

I submitted an I-129F petition package back in August 2011, got our NOA1 and a text message that said the case was forwarded to Vermont. Last month was our fifth month of waiting and I called USCIS to inquire about the case. The first person I talked to said that I needed to wait an additional 30 days before they would submit a service request. I waited another week or so and called again, this time the customer service rep said she would go ahead and submit the service request. I received an email two weeks later from USCIS stating "The status of this service request is: We have requested your file. Please allow a minimum of 60 days for a response".

Anyone have suggestions on the way forward? What are the odds that they lost our petition? Do they always say "we have requested your file", or is that code for looking under the desks? Do we just keep waiting, or are there other avenues available (i.e. Congressman)? Maybe I am making too much of all this...I know some cases take longer than others, just needing some advice and encouragement. Thank you in advance!

[Wally G! 58]

I submitted an I-129F petition package back in August 2011, got our NOA1 and a text message that said the case was forwarded to Vermont. Last month was our fifth month of waiting and I called USCIS to inquire about the case. The first person I talked to said that I needed to wait an additional 30 days before they would submit a service request. I waited another week or so and called again, this time the customer service rep said she would go ahead and submit the service request. I received an email two weeks later from USCIS stating "The status of this service request is: We have requested your file. Please allow a minimum of 60 days for a response".

Anyone have suggestions on the way forward? What are the odds that they lost our petition? Do they always say "we have requested your file", or is that code for looking under the desks? Do we just keep waiting, or are there other avenues available (i.e. Congressman)? Maybe I am making too much of all this...I know some cases take longer than others, just needing some advice and encouragement. Thank you in advance!

You are talking to script reading cyborgs at USCIS call center or NVC. They will always tell you wait 30 60 90 days. Then they open a service ticket. Then wait 30 days for response. This is done to buy more time for your petition to continue being processed. I went through the same madness and stressing.

Your petition more than likely is not lost. It's being processed. Average turnaround this year is 6.5 months. Best it to wait. Start preparing or review what your fiance will need or has for her Visa Application.

FORMS & PACKETS

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3224.html

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Revised%20K1%20Instruction%20Packet%20_3__rtf2_003.pdf

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3023/requirements.html

St. Luke’s Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLMCEC)

http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml

FEES

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3220.html

Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO)

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348:fiancee-spouses-and-other-partners-of-foreign-nationals&catid=140

[RenCor 2]

Been there.. I received RFE almot 7 months of waiting..I have a friend and now here and she got approved a year and almost a year she already here..goodluck to your journey..

[SH&E 0]

Same here at least this last time they told us to wait until March 2nd to have a response from VSC

[baron555 934]

I submitted an I-129F petition package back in August 2011, got our NOA1 and a text message that said the case was forwarded to Vermont. Last month was our fifth month of waiting and I called USCIS to inquire about the case. The first person I talked to said that I needed to wait an additional 30 days before they would submit a service request. I waited another week or so and called again, this time the customer service rep said she would go ahead and submit the service request. I received an email two weeks later from USCIS stating "The status of this service request is: We have requested your file. Please allow a minimum of 60 days for a response".

Anyone have suggestions on the way forward? What are the odds that they lost our petition? Do they always say "we have requested your file", or is that code for looking under the desks? Do we just keep waiting, or are there other avenues available (i.e. Congressman)? Maybe I am making too much of all this...I know some cases take longer than others, just needing some advice and encouragement. Thank you in advance!

Keep waiting.

[Leatherneck 693]

I submitted an I-129F petition package back in August 2011, got our NOA1 and a text message that said the case was forwarded to Vermont. Last month was our fifth month of waiting and I called USCIS to inquire about the case. The first person I talked to said that I needed to wait an additional 30 days before they would submit a service request. I waited another week or so and called again, this time the customer service rep said she would go ahead and submit the service request. I received an email two weeks later from USCIS stating "The status of this service request is: We have requested your file. Please allow a minimum of 60 days for a response".

Anyone have suggestions on the way forward? What are the odds that they lost our petition? Do they always say "we have requested your file", or is that code for looking under the desks? Do we just keep waiting, or are there other avenues available (i.e. Congressman)? Maybe I am making too much of all this...I know some cases take longer than others, just needing some advice and encouragement. Thank you in advance!

Unfortunately, it seems the K-1 process can be slower than it was 1-2+ years ago. There are no guaranteed times to process the I129F petition, the time given is a "goal" only. Some cases take longer, especially complicated cases with issues of overstays, waivers, background issues of the petitioner/beneficiary, etc. Not implying any of that applies to your case.

Hang in there and remain positive. There is no 'rhyme nor reason' at times with USCIC, e.g., not to pour 'salt in your wound' there is a VJ member that filed a K-1 in October and is now waiting for the interview. I know it's hard to understand how or why a K-1 filed in October gets approved before a K-1 filed in August.

Hang in there and remain positive.