I-129F Sent Today, Now What Happens?!?

[katydoll 0]

Hi All! I finally have my packet together and FedEx IS on their way to pick my package up!!

Now what happens? Is the next step the NOA? And how long does that usually take?

Thanks in advance!!!

[C.D 1]

Expect to get the NOA1 letter, in my case it took about a week or two but it could vary. At the point hopefully you'll already begin gathering information to send to the fiancee. Then the NOA2.

But I'll advice you to read the "Guides". Its very helpful.

Edited November 17, 2010 by C.D

[FawkThisSite 13]

The WORST thing happens... You wait... wait... wait... wait... wonder what is happening... wait some more... and more... and more... Just remember, everyday you are one day closer to spending the rest of your life with the love of your life. Keep your head up and good luck!

[Mal and Meg 12]

Hey Great for getting your application in now you wait and wait and you guessed it wait!im almost at month 5 waiting for my NOA2 but the wait will all be worth it

[Aztec&Taino 144]

Hi All! I finally have my packet together and FedEx IS on their way to pick my package up!!

Now what happens? Is the next step the NOA? And how long does that usually take?

Thanks in advance!!!

In more or less two weeks you should receive in the mail NOA1, which will basically acknowledge that your petition was received. Next, be prepared to wait a while. If your petition is routed to the California Service Center your wait could be as long as 6 months. As you can see in the timelines (Igor's lists) the graph shows an increase in waiting time for adjudication of petitions. Ther Vermont Service Center is processing petitions a bit faster, but the processing time is also on the rise there. Best wishes!

[Janine&Scott 5]

Now you start the waiting portion of this process (most of this is waiting lol).

Answer any Requests for Further Evidence/Information (RFEs) and keep your cool; and don't forget to tell each other that you love each other! It really helps you through this.

Good luck on your journey!

Edited November 17, 2010 by Janine&Scott

[katydoll 0]

Thanks everyone!!

I guess I was wondering also, if we were going to get any RFE's it would be in this stage yes? Before the NOA?

[thelastpetitioner 218]

no,it will be after the first notice of action,if you have filled the paperwork incorrectly,they will send back the paperwork before the noa,if not,they will send you the noa,go through with the process,then send an RFE before noa 2.

[bolin786 21]

Your next step is waiting for your first NOA, or NOA1, which usually takes about 10 days to 2 weeks. After receipt of NOA1, a very long wait then from 3 to 5 months for NOA2, which is the approval of your application. After that the case is sent to NVC and from there to your beneficiary's consulate in about 30 to 45 days. Then about 45 days to 60 days for completion of packets 3 and 4, medical exam and vaccinations and interview and visa issued. Check the guides and processing times available here in this site or with USCIS to have a better idea.

Hi All! I finally have my packet together and FedEx IS on their way to pick my package up!!

Now what happens? Is the next step the NOA? And how long does that usually take?

Thanks in advance!!!

[Sannybel 1]

Hi All! I finally have my packet together and FedEx IS on their way to pick my package up!!

Now what happens? Is the next step the NOA? And how long does that usually take?

Thanks in advance!!!

How do you know when it's touched?

[max+patricia 24]

How do you know when it's touched?

Register your case at https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/selectusertype.jsp and add your case to your portfolio (your case number is on NOA1, starts with either WAC or whatever VSC uses). You can set it up to email and/or text you with any updates. "Touch" refers to exactly that, your "last update"