There should be a VIP line for K1 processing

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

LIFESJOURNEY. your saying I should not miss my fiancé, or want the process to move faster? Your crazy, maybe bitter?

I didn't say either, what I did say is that the process is what it is. Ttry making the best out of it instead of complainting. What I have seen on this board is that hose who complain about the process tends to be he ones who either get denied at the interview time or the relationship doesn't work out once the other party arrives in the US.

You may be saying neither one will be you, that could be true too. Bu complaining about the wait or process doesn't make the decisions to happen any faster, it only adds fraustration on your end.

Why would I be bitter, I have gone thru the process without one hiccup, and my husband is now applying for his citizenship.

[aaydrian 479]

So if 25 people are placed in the express line and only 5 folks are in the normal line doesn't that mean that those 5 are gonna get approved faster? I see it all the time at the supermarket.

[JensJrny2Ray 367]

Good question. Looking at some of the responses, I am baffled. Actually, there are other Visas that can be expedited through Premium Processing. Why should the K-1 be treated any differently? It already is not a fair process. The applications are not being done in order of receipt. Some Centers move faster than others at any given period. Some countries / situations are approved for an expedite, with no additional cost.

We would have gladly paid to make this process go quicker. Premium process for a premium price. At least give us an OPTION.

If all applications were done in the exact order of receipt, by number....the process would take infinitely longer. No adjudicator could continue until another adjudicator finished the case before? That makes NO sense. Why would the simple case from Australia have to wait while the case from Peru with a petitioner who has petitioned for 3 others before his current fiancee and has been divorced 5 times and he has a criminal history is processed first. The system isn't perfect and isn't run by robots, so you might have to wait a few months. Another option is to just not marry someone from another country. I think the process is as unbearable as you make it. Some people are on here complaining they are waiting too long after only 2 months, while others understand that it takes a while and choose to spend their time living their lives, saving $, getting their affairs in order before they leave their country.

[Moomin 292]

Yeah, that's a little bit different than simply throwing money at the process, isn't it? If someone wants to leave their families for long periods of time and risk their life for my safety, then by all means, jump ahead of me in line. It's the least I could do.

Different indeed. But VIP in its original meaning covers why I mentioned it.

[Carie_Azan 35]

And thank god for that ability! Whoa

[ckurt 23]

Different indeed. But VIP in its original meaning covers why I mentioned it.

I still don't see how joining the military would make my K1 processing time faster... Isn't there like a minimum serving time? Isn't that time longer then 6-7 months?

So what happen when she gets here and I get shipped to a different country? Then I probably need VIP military serving time where I only serve one month

[Mina90 134]

I still don't see how joining the military would make my K1 processing time faster... Isn't there like a minimum serving time? Isn't that time longer then 6-7 months?

So what happen when she gets here and I get shipped to a different country? Then I probably need VIP military serving time where I only serve one month

How about not concentrating on the waiting process or how long it will take and plan things little by little so when your fiance/fiancee does get here, you'll be prepared to further life?

Have patience. Don't think so much into this. The more you think about the length, the more frustrated you will become. You just filed, so why all the worry so soon?

Edited February 26, 2013 by Mina90

[ryan.j.engleman 0]

I agree. What it should be is the applications are processed in the order received, as well as fairly and evenly across the types of applications. Unfortunately, that is not the case either.

Amen.

[ckurt 23]

I think we all agree that something defiantly needs to be changed the way they are processing the K1 visas... It didn't use to take this long and processing times get longer and longer as we go. If it means to increase the initial fee to get faster processing time then I am for it. Otherwise it makes no sense why they are not being processed in the same order they received them.

Those of you who disagree with me either already got their NOA2 or about to get them... Anyone who just got their NOA1 would gladly pay more money to get their NOA2 rather then just wait... Someone already mentioned there are already premium processing for other applications, why not K1? It shouldn't take 7 months

[ckurt 23]

How about not concentrating on the waiting process or how long it will take and plan things little by little so when your fiance/fiancee does get here, you'll be prepared to further life?

Have patience. Don't think so much into this. The more you think about the length, the more frustrated you will become. You just filed, so why all the worry so soon?

You are right but I figured while I am waiting why not start a topic to see how other people feel I only expressed my opinion

[spectheintro 18]

I actually completely agree, with caveats.

I think a large portion of the problem with USCIS is a lack of accountability for funding. Anything that made USCIS more consumer-oriented (tying their funding to the level of service they provided) would absolutely increase responsiveness, processing times, and quality of service. That's how economics work: if they have financial incentive to provide better service, they will.

The issue here is that they have a monopoly, so it could be the case that service as a whole does not improve because there is no incentive for them to improve service on all levels. The solution to that would be to privatize immigration, which would be a nightmare. But if the government held USCIS to base-service standards while the consumer was the arbiter of premium service, I believe USCIS would have the right incentives to improve their operations.

I don't think fairness has much to do with this, as long as everyone was guaranteed a minimum level of service. Paying to GET the visa would be corrupt; paying for expedited processing is a commonly accepted transaction. Assuming we could avoid corruption (and being that other govt. services do have expedited processing without excessive corruption) I think it would be a great way to kick USCIS more money and ideally improve processing times for everyone involved.

[GandD 5,966]

What a huge thread. I guess I could see both sides. My biggest hatred of the process was sitting on "initial processing" for months on end. Family members, friends, co-workers always asking if you heard anything and 9 months deep into the process you're still saying, "well they've received it." That leads to the unavoidable discussion with others in complete disbelief of how long and much money this process takes. "There's no way it should be this hard. People come here all the time and they don't pay or wait." Well those people are called illegal immigrants. Thank God I don't have to explain this K-1 process to people anymore..... well except to help people on here of course

Plus, your life is completely on hold....... gee should my fiance renew her car insurance for another year? Oh wait we can't cus we're in frickin' limbo and she could be leaving sometime in the next six months......... maybe. I wished there was a way to pay my way out of it many times but I certainly would not want to screw over others. I rarely get into situations where I'm completely helpless and I guess that's where the real frustration comes from.

BUT, we made it through, so have many others, and so will many others. Hopefully soon for the waiting!

[ckurt 23]

I actually completely agree, with caveats.

I think a large portion of the problem with USCIS is a lack of accountability for funding. Anything that made USCIS more consumer-oriented (tying their funding to the level of service they provided) would absolutely increase responsiveness, processing times, and quality of service. That's how economics work: if they have financial incentive to provide better service, they will.

The issue here is that they have a monopoly, so it could be the case that service as a whole does not improve because there is no incentive for them to improve service on all levels. The solution to that would be to privatize immigration, which would be a nightmare. But if the government held USCIS to base-service standards while the consumer was the arbiter of premium service, I believe USCIS would have the right incentives to improve their operations.

I don't think fairness has much to do with this, as long as everyone was guaranteed a minimum level of service. Paying to GET the visa would be corrupt; paying for expedited processing is a commonly accepted transaction. Assuming we could avoid corruption (and being that other govt. services do have expedited processing without excessive corruption) I think it would be a great way to kick USCIS more money and ideally improve processing times for everyone involved.

Yeah I agree with you I didn't mean get the NOA2 without waiting, rather get the NOA2 after a month or 2

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

I think there should be a VIP K1 processing where they can process your K1 within a month for an extra fee. I am sure a lot of us would gladly pay more rather then just wait Obviously the name would not be VIP but you get my point.

Don't you guys agree?

I agree completely and I brought it up last year on here.

An excellent idea.

[Mina90 134]

I think we all agree that something defiantly needs to be changed the way they are processing the K1 visas... It didn't use to take this long and processing times get longer and longer as we go. If it means to increase the initial fee to get faster processing time then I am for it. Otherwise it makes no sense why they are not being processed in the same order they received them.

Those of you who disagree with me either already got their NOA2 or about to get them... Anyone who just got their NOA1 would gladly pay more money to get their NOA2 rather then just wait... Someone already mentioned there are already premium processing for other applications, why not K1? It shouldn't take 7 months

You are right but I figured while I am waiting why not start a topic to see how other people feel I only expressed my opinion

This topic is looking like it is going to take a turn for the worse. You need to go back and re-read my previous posts, the person who talked about "premium processing" is wrong. Also, the processing times have actually become SHORTER. If you think waiting a few months is long, try waiting YEARS. Here is the link, in case you didn't read my previous post. http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=16a6b1be1ce85210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

And why do you think it's fair for you to pay money and jump ahead of other people who have been waiting longer than you? There are HUSBANDS, WIVES, BROTHERS, SISTERS, MOTHERS, FATHERS, DAUGHTERS, SONS who stay longer apart from their families (some visas take more than 10 years to get processed). Many people are who are MARRIED wait much longer than those who file for K1. Besides, K1 is a visa people use to commit FRAUD more easily.

Be careful at what you say. Many people here have been waiting even more than 8-10 months just to get their NOA2. They are waiting patiently. You can do the same.