Why the large difference in Approval time for K-3?

[athomp 0]

Does anyone know what causes the wide range of time it takes for an approval on a I-129F.I know on the rcpt it says from 60 to 180 days,why is that?

[David&Erin_Owens 0]

Does anyone know what causes the wide range of time it takes for an approval on a I-129F.I know on the rcpt it says from 60 to 180 days,why is that?

I think it may have something to do with how backlogged the service center is. I could be wrong though.

[frank_cuenca 0]

are you sure about 60 to 180 days ??? mine says 60 to 90 days

[Jasman0717 9]

More background checking

[maria_b84 0]

My I-129F was approved in 28 days......I think it varies greatly due to secury checks

Good Luck!

[TPC 0]

Does anyone know what causes the wide range of time it takes for an approval on a I-129F.I know on the rcpt it says from 60 to 180 days,why is that?

My receipt has 60 to 90 days...

[simple_male 1]

Does anyone know what causes the wide range of time it takes for an approval on a I-129F.I know on the rcpt it says from 60 to 180 days,why is that?

My receipt has 60 to 90 days...

My receipt also says it takes between 60 to 90 days to process this kind of case.

[athomp 0]

Does anyone know what causes the wide range of time it takes for an approval on a I-129F.I know on the rcpt it says from 60 to 180 days,why is that?

My receipt has 60 to 90 days...

My receipt also says it takes between 60 to 90 days to process this kind of case.

On the bottom of mine it states It usually takes between 60 to 180 days from the date ofthis receipt to process this type of case.Why the difference does anyone know? Is it the security check in that country or what?

Edited April 27, 2006 by athomp

[frank_cuenca 0]

have you tried calling them ???

[athomp 0]

have you tried calling them ???

I have tried to call them and they tell me they can't see a problem but it is with a immigration officer like everyone else trying to get approved So what can you do

[Yodrak 7]

athomp,

That time estimate is meaningless in any case, trying to make sense of the range shown is even more meaningless. Ignore it unless you get off on worry and aggrivation.

The processing dates give a better rough indication of when a case might, just might, be completed and that's not really very good either as volume, resources, and priorities are always subject to change. But at least the processing dates do have a real meaning.

Yodrak

Does anyone know what causes the wide range of time it takes for an approval on a I-129F.I know on the rcpt it says from 60 to 180 days,why is that?

[duey 0]

Does anyone know what causes the wide range of time it takes for an approval on a I-129F.I know on the rcpt it says from 60 to 180 days,why is that?

Maybe your case is underneath stacks of papers on somebody's desk. Because it just doesn't make sense. Hopefully, you'll hear something soon. I'll be praying for you.

[Cassie 8]

athomp,

That time estimate is meaningless in any case, trying to make sense of the range shown is even more meaningless. Ignore it unless you get off on worry and aggrivation.

The processing dates give a better rough indication of when a case might, just might, be completed and that's not really very good either as volume, resources, and priorities are always subject to change. But at least the processing dates do have a real meaning.

Yodrak

Does anyone know what causes the wide range of time it takes for an approval on a I-129F.I know on the rcpt it says from 60 to 180 days,why is that?

[micheltsmith 0]

Does anyone know what causes the wide range of time it takes for an approval on a I-129F.I know on the rcpt it says from 60 to 180 days,why is that?

I am not for sure on this answer but is my opinion. Anyway the I-129F is a visiting visa that is for a fiance. so the marriage takes place 90 days after entering the US. Then after the marriage and adjustment of status and then permanent residence. The I-130 is a permanent residence spouse visa which means that you already married and when entering US permanently (with social security also possible) until full citizenship is acquired. So I believe the requirements are the same overall but lets you wait in the us as a visitor first. If anyone can eloborate please fill in. So the I-130 may be longer because it is not a visiting visa but a permanent one. Hopefully this helps.

[Cassie 8]

Does anyone know what causes the wide range of time it takes for an approval on a I-129F.I know on the rcpt it says from 60 to 180 days,why is that?

I am not for sure on this answer but is my opinion. Anyway the I-129F is a visiting visa that is for a fiance. so the marriage takes place 90 days after entering the US. Then after the marriage and adjustment of status and then permanent residence. The I-130 is a permanent residence spouse visa which means that you already married and when entering US permanently (with social security also possible) until full citizenship is acquired. So I believe the requirements are the same overall but lets you wait in the us as a visitor first. If anyone can eloborate please fill in. So the I-130 may be longer because it is not a visiting visa but a permanent one. Hopefully this helps.

just for clarification.....

K-1 (fiance) and K-3 (spouse) both use the I-129f form.