Information Inquiry

[Matt-and-Annie 0]

Hi All,

Hope you are doing well waiting for your NOA2... I have a question that I need answered, especially if you filed at the Vermont Service Center...

Here is my story: Before my fiance and I knew about Visa Journey, we hired a lawyer for the K-1 process (everything has been good, he got my petition over at the VSC and now we are waiting for the NOA2). I filed in October... However, I now see that it was a waste of plenty of money and he was being rather untruthful about when we might get our NOA2, He told me I would be approved with Visa on hand by 5 months.... Anyways, BEFORE we filed for the K-1 process my fiance and I had already planned, booked our wedding for JAN 04, 2009.. We had no idea we needed a fiance visa until it was too late. It was such a head ache, we needed to cancel everything, thank the L-rd we didn't loose any money... so I told the lawyer about this, he told me it would take 5 months max and told me that if I booked the wedding for sometime in May that would work out... so I DID... and Now the set wedding date is May 31... Hopefully a miracle happens, BUT if it doesn't then it doesn't I might need to just set a tentative date.. (my vendors are pretty understanding thank the L-rd). This is my plan, if we don't get our NOA2 by the end of February then we need to cancel that May 31 date...However, if we do get approved by/before February 28, how long do you guys think it will take to get the VISA in hand based on the Consulate? (In Sydney, AU)... From March 1 to May 31 it's about three months... does it take longer than three months to get a Visa? Just wondering about this at the moment. ANY information any one can provide will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your replies in Advance,

Annie

[Krikit 1,165]

I think you're being optimistic about having the visa in hand by the end of May. You may want to ask this question in the regional forum for Australia. Link

Welcome to VJ.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Looking at your time line, your case is not even scheduled to be looked at till end of April/beginning of May.

So, using the rule of thumb (flowchart), your end of May wedding doesn't look to good.

You may get lucky and time out prior to that. But it seems VCS is slow now.

I would not plan any more wedding plans till after you have the visa in hand

[payxibka 10,047]

Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between April 17, 2009 and May 4, 2009*.

[Matt-and-Annie 0]

Hi all,

I realize that, I am just waiting to see up until the end of feb.. it might happen, it might likely not, like I said in my post I will set a tentative date.. my question however, was the following

Approximately how long does it take from NOA2 till when you get your Visa, that is my question... the rest I understand

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Hi all,

I realize that, I am just waiting to see up until the end of feb.. it might happen, it might likely not, like I said in my post I will set a tentative date.. my question however, was the following

Approximately how long does it take from NOA2 till when you get your Visa, that is my question... the rest I understand

I gave you your answer.... Look at the flowchart for the K-1....

Time varies depending on a lot of factors.

anywhere from 1 month to several months. (one person has been in AP for one year at the embassy level....)

[payxibka 10,047]

Hi all,

I realize that, I am just waiting to see up until the end of feb.. it might happen, it might likely not, like I said in my post I will set a tentative date.. my question however, was the following

Approximately how long does it take from NOA2 till when you get your Visa, that is my question... the rest I understand

depends on how long it takes NVC to clear the file and how backlogged the consulate is...

typical is 2-4 weeks for NVC to get it to consulate (some sooner, some later)...

then it is up to the alien applicant, as the process is applicant driven once the information packet is sent....

You or your fiance(e) need to completely understand the local procedure including how the consulate schedules interviews....

Edited January 22, 2009 by payxibka

[Matt-and-Annie 0]

Hi all,

I realize that, I am just waiting to see up until the end of feb.. it might happen, it might likely not, like I said in my post I will set a tentative date.. my question however, was the following

Approximately how long does it take from NOA2 till when you get your Visa, that is my question... the rest I understand

I gave you your answer.... Look at the flowchart for the K-1....

Time varies depending on a lot of factors.

anywhere from 1 month to several months. (one person has been in AP for one year at the embassy level....)

I see, thanks for the information... I appreciate it!

[Matt-and-Annie 0]

Miracles happen!!!

Anyways Matt got his VISA March 31!!! and the wedding is going to be able to take place May 31!!!

:dance: :dance:

[Krikit 1,165]

Are you kidding me?!!! That is AWESOME!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!

[Matt-and-Annie 0]

Are you kidding me?!!! That is AWESOME!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!

We are very exicited!! Thank you for the Congrats!

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Miracles happen!!!

Anyways Matt got his VISA March 31!!! and the wedding is going to be able to take place May 31!!!

:dance: :dance:

grats

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hi All,

Hope you are doing well waiting for your NOA2... I have a question that I need answered, especially if you filed at the Vermont Service Center...

Here is my story: Before my fiance and I knew about Visa Journey, we hired a lawyer for the K-1 process (everything has been good, he got my petition over at the VSC and now we are waiting for the NOA2). I filed in October... However, I now see that it was a waste of plenty of money and he was being rather untruthful about when we might get our NOA2, He told me I would be approved with Visa on hand by 5 months.... Anyways, BEFORE we filed for the K-1 process my fiance and I had already planned, booked our wedding for JAN 04, 2009.. We had no idea we needed a fiance visa until it was too late. It was such a head ache, we needed to cancel everything, thank the L-rd we didn't loose any money... so I told the lawyer about this, he told me it would take 5 months max and told me that if I booked the wedding for sometime in May that would work out... so I DID... and Now the set wedding date is May 31... Hopefully a miracle happens, BUT if it doesn't then it doesn't I might need to just set a tentative date.. (my vendors are pretty understanding thank the L-rd). This is my plan, if we don't get our NOA2 by the end of February then we need to cancel that May 31 date...However, if we do get approved by/before February 28, how long do you guys think it will take to get the VISA in hand based on the Consulate? (In Sydney, AU)... From March 1 to May 31 it's about three months... does it take longer than three months to get a Visa? Just wondering about this at the moment. ANY information any one can provide will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your replies in Advance,

Annie

Immigration attorneys lie. They have to. It is an absolute "must". If they told anyone what they (don't) do, no one would ever hire them. If the attorney was truthful you would laugh and walk away with your money.

NEVER make any plans for travel, weddings, etc. without a visa IN YOUR HAND. To even speculate on a date is foolish. This is one of those points in your life that you do not have control of and all the plans you make will not affect it. And as I have told many people, the NOA2 is the beginning, it is not the end. It is possible that the process after NOA2 could take longer than waiting for the NOA2.

[Krikit 1,165]

Immigration attorneys lie. They have to. It is an absolute "must". If they told anyone what they (don't) do, no one would ever hire them. If the attorney was truthful you would laugh and walk away with your money.

NEVER make any plans for travel, weddings, etc. without a visa IN YOUR HAND. To even speculate on a date is foolish. This is one of those points in your life that you do not have control of and all the plans you make will not affect it. And as I have told many people, the NOA2 is the beginning, it is not the end. It is possible that the process after NOA2 could take longer than waiting for the NOA2.

Congratulations!!!!!!!

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