Disapproved or Denied

[Eric & Althea 0]

How do we know if the petition is being disapproved or denied? Does a long wait means disapproval? Please enlighten us as we are stressed already for the long wait. Thanks folks.

[johnichka 0]

Just be patient. Waiting is tough, but virtually no one on the initial K1 petition gets denied at the Service Centers. We waited 241 days, close to 8 months. Your time frame should be quicker, but who knows. Good luck.

[Eric & Althea 0]

Just be patient. Waiting is tough, but virtually no one on the initial K1 petition gets denied at the Service Centers. We waited 241 days, close to 8 months. Your time frame should be quicker, but who knows. Good luck.

We were expecting last month since he filed in VSC and now it's the fourth month and still no NOA2. huhuhu! Thanks anyways..

[payxibka 10,045]

Just be patient. Waiting is tough, but virtually no one on the initial K1 petition gets denied at the Service Centers. We waited 241 days, close to 8 months. Your time frame should be quicker, but who knows. Good luck.

We were expecting last month since he filed in VSC and now it's the fourth month and still no NOA2. huhuhu! Thanks anyways..

If you lower your expectations the chances of being disappointed are greatly reduced

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

We were approved in 3 months from VSC...others have waited 7 or 8...it's a guessing game really.

Don't stress over it....compared to the rest of your lives this time is relatively short. Even after NOA2, you still have some more waiting to do, more paperwork, etc. etc.

Have faith in your love and take each day as it comes.

Best of luck to you

[chris-lei 1]

If it will give you a peace of mind, call USCIS.

Goodluck!

[john_and_marlene 162]

A denial will take the same time as an approval. Don't read anything into the length of time it is taking other than that they are backlogged.

[Eric & Althea 0]

We were approved in 3 months from VSC...others have waited 7 or 8...it's a guessing game really.

Don't stress over it....compared to the rest of your lives this time is relatively short. Even after NOA2, you still have some more waiting to do, more paperwork, etc. etc.

Have faith in your love and take each day as it comes.

Best of luck to you

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I really need these right now.

Just be patient. Waiting is tough, but virtually no one on the initial K1 petition gets denied at the Service Centers. We waited 241 days, close to 8 months. Your time frame should be quicker, but who knows. Good luck.

We were expecting last month since he filed in VSC and now it's the fourth month and still no NOA2. huhuhu! Thanks anyways..

If you lower your expectations the chances of being disappointed are greatly reduced

Clear copy!

If it will give you a peace of mind, call USCIS.

Goodluck!

That's what my hunny bunny will do today!

[symbiosis 0]

Just be patient. Waiting is tough, but virtually no one on the initial K1 petition gets denied at the Service Centers. We waited 241 days, close to 8 months. Your time frame should be quicker, but who knows. Good luck.

How many (what percentage) are denied at the consular level?

[Eric & Althea 0]

A denial will take the same time as an approval. Don't read anything into the length of time it is taking other than that they are backlogged.

So, denial can happen in USCIS as opposed to the other reply earlier???

[payxibka 10,045]

A denial will take the same time as an approval. Don't read anything into the length of time it is taking other than that they are backlogged.

So, denial can happen in USCIS as opposed to the other reply earlier???

Two steps.

Petition can be approved or denied at the USCIS.

Visa can be approved or refused at the consulate.

[Eric & Althea 0]

A denial will take the same time as an approval. Don't read anything into the length of time it is taking other than that they are backlogged.

So, denial can happen in USCIS as opposed to the other reply earlier???

Two steps.

Petition can be approved or denied at the USCIS.

Visa can be approved or refused at the consulate.

This is what I knew of since the beginning. That's why I am anxious.

[KimandRuss 0]

It is not common to have a petition denied at the uscis level unless there are circumstances such as one of you is not free to marry and/or IMBRA related issues...etc.

All that you're really providing them with at this stage is that you are able to petition someone from another Country and that you have met in the last two years. There are database and security checks and things like that that can slow you down.

The Consulate level is a different story. Higher fraud Consulates, of course, see higher rates of denial and some are just more difficult to deal with.

You have waited longer than some but are still well within the VSC adjutication dates. I wouldn't worry too much about denial at this point unless you have good reason to.

good luck

[alienlovechild 75]

Look familiar? It's your timeline. Looks like you (or your future spouse) need to contact USCIS.

K-1 Visa

Event Date

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Manilla, Philipines

I-129F Sent : 2008-03-13

I-129F NOA1 : 2008-03-17

I-129F RFE(s) :

RFE Reply(s) :

I-129F NOA2 :

Comments : 2008-3-21: Got the hard copy of NOA1 with wrong middle initial entry

2008-3-23: Corrected the error through phone

2008-4-14: Touched

Processing

Estimates/Stats : Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between June 21, 2008 and June 27, 2008*.

If this date range has passed or your application is past due per USCIS processing times then you should consider calling the USCIS to inquire on your petition. If you have been approved please update your timeline.

[john_and_marlene 162]

A denial will take the same time as an approval. Don't read anything into the length of time it is taking other than that they are backlogged.

So, denial can happen in USCIS as opposed to the other reply earlier???

Yes, denial can and does happen at USCIS. There have been posts here on VJ of petition denials. In the cases of denial, either they were not eligible to submit the petition or they did not supply some critical document or did not respond adequately to an RFE.

Some reasons for denial:

1. Not legally able to marry at the time the petition was submitted. There have been some to submit the application before a final decree of divorce or before a statutory waiting period has been satisfied.

2. Permanent resident filing petition only allowed for USCs

3. Filing a second K1 within 2 years or more than 2 without an IMBRA waiver request.

4. Not meeting in person within the past 2 years.

The reasons for denial are not arbitrary. If you meet the requirements, you will be approved. It's just a matter of waiting.

Edited July 14, 2008 by john_and_marlene