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handsofholes   6

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My fiancee and I filed for our K-1 Visa in February (around the 27th) and we are at the Texas Service Center for processing (unfortunately, since the California Center seems to be on top of things unlike Texas).

At the time of our filing, people were raving about how quickly the K-1 Visas were processing. But, now I check the Igor's List (since people have referred me to this a lot) and also the VisaJourney's estimation (which I am aware is inaccurate, but still it is a reference).

It has been around four months now since we have received our NOA1. This is approaching the five-month goal that they usually deliver by.

Now I know some of you may tell me to just be patient, but I am well aware that the process can last up to five months (and longer in unfortunate cases).

But, I simply want to bring up the discussion for January-February filers and their personal progress to get a feel for how others are doing. Especially since there was a lot of positive comments about the speed of the process around the time I filed and now how those expectations weren't lived up to.

So, who of you are still waiting and who has had any progress?

TO THE MODS: I am uncertain if this is the proper place to post this, so feel free to move my post to the proper forums and I apologize in advance for the inconvenience.

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princesstammy   6

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we sent our petition last feb.01, got our noa 1 last feb 05, got our noa 2 may 07, we also have our new case number given by the NVC and now our status says that its "Ready" yesterday. i only have to wait for instruction letter U.S. embassy will send me to begin and pay the visa process. u will get ur noa2 soon. for now, make sure that u have all the requirements ur fiancee will need for her medical and interview. God bless you.

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jameswhunt   12

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There's a section on the forums dedicated to visas that are currently in processing and there are posts specifically for January and February filers... Either way, I'm currently waiting. I'm a little ahead of you but not by much.

I got a notice today that they tried to send me something but it was post marked undeliverable. I confirmed my address and talked with my mail people so hopefully I'll get what ever it was in a couple days. My USCIS receipt still says Initial Review.

There are people who have been processed, whether it's a different service center or circumstance, so I think it's well worth trying to get faster processing.

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handsofholes   6

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Jameswhunt,

My page still says Initial Review as well. I am afraid that there has been an issue with my mail as well now that you say this...

My mailing address is rejected by some for some reason and it doesn't say it is a valid address on some online forms when I fill them. So, this does worry me.

How do I check to see if something has been mailed to me but not delivered? And is there anyone I can contact about the status of my K-1 to be sure there wasn't a mistake?

I did sign up for text, email, and physical mail notification. It'd be a bit odd if all three failed.

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jameswhunt   12

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Jameswhunt,

My page still says Initial Review as well. I am afraid that there has been an issue with my mail as well now that you say this...

My mailing address is rejected by some for some reason and it doesn't say it is a valid address on some online forms when I fill them. So, this does worry me.

How do I check to see if something has been mailed to me but not delivered? And is there anyone I can contact about the status of my K-1 to be sure there wasn't a mistake?

I did sign up for text, email, and physical mail notification. It'd be a bit odd if all three failed.

As long as you have the notifications set up I think you're fine. They updated my case online stating that they tried to mail something and it was not able to be delivered. The status still says Initial Review though. I got an e-mail and text message alerting me that there was an update.

I'm not really sure how to check the mail issue. Honestly I don't know what's wrong with my address. I just moved here recently and have received a couple pieces of mail so it should be okay! Haha...

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Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the USCIS Service Centers forum -- topic involves a discussion of processing-times rather than a K-1 process issue. :)

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Inna&Chris   94

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Hi there! We're also waiting dor our NOA2 since Feb.4th,we got RFE,sent them back already few days ago and now waiting time continuing,hope we will hear smth soon. Yeah you're right it's really hard and frustrated to wait for so long time,but what we can do? We tried all posible ways with my fiance,he called for an Expedite on April,they approved it and gave 45 days to make a decision,but nothing happened,then after that he asked his senator for help to find out what's going on with our petition,so after he make an inquiry to his repres. It took three weeks till we got RFE,who knows maybe it helped a bit and they finally started reviewing our papers! So now when we sent evidences which they need-hope to get our NOA2 very soon:)

Any way guys cheer up,we all will get our approval sooner or later,it's just a matter of time!

Best of luck,and can't wait to hear from all of us abt our approval!

ROC -"CSC"

 

Package sent: 07/31/17

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Hi there! We're also waiting dor our NOA2 since Feb.4th,we got RFE,sent them back already few days ago and now waiting time continuing,hope we will hear smth soon. Yeah you're right it's really hard and frustrated to wait for so long time,but what we can do? We tried all posible ways with my fiance,he called for an Expedite on April,they approved it and gave 45 days to make a decision,but nothing happened,then after that he asked his senator for help to find out what's going on with our petition,so after he make an inquiry to his repres. It took three weeks till we got RFE,who knows maybe it helped a bit and they finally started reviewing our papers! So now when we sent evidences which they need-hope to get our NOA2 very soon:)

Any way guys cheer up,we all will get our approval sooner or later,it's just a matter of time!

Best of luck,and can't wait to hear from all of us abt our approval!

I wish you good luck. I received NOA1 Feb. 28, NOA2 May 1, and her interview was June 19 (approved). Some countries are faster, and some slower. I wish you all Godspeed on your journeys.

02/20/2014 Sent I129F Petition (Texas)

02/28/2014 NOA1

04/08/2014 Alien Registration Number Changed

05/01/2014 NOA2 text and e-mail

05/06/2014 NOA2 Hard Copy Received

05/06/2014 text that USCIS had shipped case to NVC

05/06/2014 Emailed NVC for MNL case number

05/10/2014 NVC Received file

05/13/2014 Called NVC, Received MNL Case Number

05/15/2014 Visa Fee paid at BPI, Roxas City

05/15/2014 Created Profile on US Embassy Manila website (Note: when you set this up, you need to select "immigrant visa" for K1, and you also need your fiancé/e's passport number, passport issuance date, and passport expiration date to set up the profile)

05/15/2014 In Transit to Embassy

05/19/2014 File is at Embassy ('Ready')

06/03/2014 St. Luke's Medical

06/19/2014 Interview 7:30 am--APPROVED!!

07/01/2014 US Passport renewal Scheduled for Number One Son at USEM--Approved!

07/01/2014 Visa in Hand for K1

07/03/2014 CRBA and Passport Scheduled for Number Two Son at USEM--both Approved--no DNA test wow!

07/21/2014 New US Passport received in Capiz for Number One Son

08/12/2014 New US Passport and Birth Abroad Received in Capiz for Number Two Son

10/25/2014 POE Seattle, WA, then on to Albuquerque, NM where I picked up my two kids and mommy

10/28/2014 Applied for SS Number in Single Name

11/05/2014 Received SS Card

11/07/2014 Married!

11/25/2014 Applied for SS Number in Married Name

12/20/2014 Received SS Number in Married Name

12/25/2014 AOS/EAD Application Sent to Chicago Lockbox

12/31/2014 NOA 1 for AOS/EAD

01/28/2015 Biometrics for AOS/EAD

02/01/2015 RFE for Certified Marriage License for I485 AOS

02/11/2015 Received Certified copy of Marriage License in response to RFE (wait, wait)

03/16/2015 EAD Card received in the mail

04/24/2015 Baby Grace born in the USA!

06/11/2015 Interview Waiver letter received for I485 AOS (says wait 6 months for action)

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As long as you have the notifications set up I think you're fine. They updated my case online stating that they tried to mail something and it was not able to be delivered. The status still says Initial Review though. I got an e-mail and text message alerting me that there was an update.

I'm not really sure how to check the mail issue. Honestly I don't know what's wrong with my address. I just moved here recently and have received a couple pieces of mail so it should be okay! Haha...

Jameswhunt,

My page still says Initial Review as well. I am afraid that there has been an issue with my mail as well now that you say this...

My mailing address is rejected by some for some reason and it doesn't say it is a valid address on some online forms when I fill them. So, this does worry me.

How do I check to see if something has been mailed to me but not delivered? And is there anyone I can contact about the status of my K-1 to be sure there wasn't a mistake?

I did sign up for text, email, and physical mail notification. It'd be a bit odd if all three failed.

Hi there! Just wondering if you guys registered with the US Postal service? I found the following on the USCIS website about changing address: 'Any notices or documents USCIS sends to you are considered official Government mail. If your name is not on the mailbox and/or registered with the local U.S. Postal Service Office, the Postal Service may not deliver official Government mail to you. Please remember to register your name and address with the local post office and to put your name on your mailbox.'

I don't know if that will help at all, just a suggestion :)

By the way, I'm also a Jan TSC filer, sent it on 13th Jan, still waiting for NOA2! We are sure learning some patience during this wait <_<

Our journey so far:

27 Mar '09: Met at work in Holland and started dating.

30 Nov '13: Got engaged in Scotland!

10 Jan '14: Sent I-129F package to Dallas Lockbox.

22 Jan '14: NOA1 received.

29 Jun '14: Congressman Lobiondo inquired at TSC about our case.

16 Jul '14: Senator Menendez inquired at TSC about our case.

21 Jul '14: NOA2 approved!! (180 days)

23 Jul '14: Case sent to NVC.

01 Aug '14: Received NVC case number.

07 Aug '14: Case sent to Dutch consulate.

13 Aug '14: Packet 3 received, completed the DS-160 form.

15 Aug '14: Sent Packet 3 back to the consulate.

21 Aug '14: Packet 4 received with interview date.

02 Sep '14: Medical examination.

16 Sep '14: Interview --> APPROVED!!

20 Sep '14: Passport with visa returned.

12 Oct '14: POE, entered the USA!

14 Nov '14: Married! <3

24 Dec '14: Filed AOS/EAD.

31 Dec '14: AOS/EAD NOA1's received.

29 Jan '15: AOS RFE received for 2014 tax return.

23 Feb '15: AOS RFE response sent.

13 Mar '15: EAD RFE received for legal married name affidavit.

17 Mar '15: EAD RFE response sent.

29 Apr '15: Filed InfoPass to find out why I still didn't get biometrics appt.

06 May '15: Biometrics appointment.

14 May '15: Received EAD (finally!)

22 July '15: Interview waived.

08 Sep '15: Got my Green Card!

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ldt0423   9

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I'm also a February filer. The "5 month" :clock: mark getting closer everyday. Plenty of similar situations in these threads. Enjoy!!!

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/481749-january-2014-tsc-filers/page-52#entry7087757

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/494800-calling-all-tsc-decemberjanuaryfebruary-fillers/page-4

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/481749-january-2014-tsc-filers/page-52#entry7087757

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Andrei25   12

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we got our noa1 on January 15, until then they didnt touch our case. we call them every friday from 3 week and they keep repeat... "we are curently work at december 3th cases ".... from 3 weeks ?! really??....texas is very very very slow... our case is approaching 6 months ...

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This is for TSC only, u people that got ur noa2 in a month- or from philipines dont need to be here bragging about how fast u got ur noa2. Sorry if i ofended someone outhere.

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albertalex   2

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Hello everyone. They changed processing time for texas. Working on december cases.. that is crazyyyy ive been waiting 5 month for them to tell me this now......

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