Waiting for NVC to receive our I-129F

[Simon and Janet 6]

Hey guys.

We received our NOA2 notice for approval of our I-129F on September 18.... today (28th) I called NVC and they have no record of it. Looking at timelines on K-1 visas the usual waiting time is only 2-4 days. Do i have reason to worry about NVC still not having our file?

Thanks.

[Otto 83]

A couple of weeks is not unusual. The approved petition doesn't necessarily get sent to NVC the same day it is approved - very likely gets put in a holding/batch bin and sent out in groups.

Also, make sure you're speaking to a real person (not automated) when calling NVC.

[Simon and Janet 6]

A couple of weeks is not unusual. The approved petition doesn't necessarily get sent to NVC the same day it is approved - very likely gets put in a holding/batch bin and sent out in groups.

Also, make sure you're speaking to a real person (not automated) when calling NVC.

Thanks for the reply. I spoke to a real person at the NVC. I guess i'll just keep checking daily...thanks!

[Maverick64 0]

FYI...my petition was approved on July 24th. I called NVC almost everyday for one month. They always said it can take 2-4 days, but the average is about 2-5 days. After one month I got fed up and contacted my congresswoman. She contacted the California Service Center and they shipped it out that day. Yup, it had been sitting for one month. Who knows how long it would still be there had I not had my Congresswoman call. FWIW

Oh, and the CSC sent me a NEW NOA2, with a new approval date of August 18th.