K1 July 2014 Filers

[JMars 1]

I think I'm in shock and/or I'm mistaken..................Does this email really mean what I think it means?!!

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: SRCXXXXXXXXXX

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On July 31, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

Wow! Congratulations!!! Edited August 3, 2014 by JMars

[mmorgan 7]

We sent our petition in July 16th, NOA1 July 22nd!

And so begins the long, drawn out process....but on the bright side we are at the CSC so hopefully that works in our favour!

[Peter32 1]

End of July filer here. Mailed by USPS 7/25, signature confirmation 7/29, NOA1 email received 8/1. This is exciting!!!

[FamilyGuyT 9]

Is NOA1 referring to the receipt you receive a few days after sending in the K-1 package?

I have looked on the USCIS website processing times and it says the last K-1 visa that was processed in Texas was on December 17 last year... does anyone know anything about that? Is it True?!!! (((

Yes, that is your NOA1...you are on your way!

Processing times are anyone's guess. Yes, there are some that filed in December still waiting, processing/approval times range from 23 days to 7-8 months at Texas Service Center(TSC) The majority of the petitions are taking 5+ months but there are several that get approved much earlier. Many people speculate on why some get expedited but in reality, no one knows why. It's all a mystery.

You can check Igor's list (Immigration Timelines) to see the latest apps being approved.

Welcome and good luck!

[Dan&Yvette 15]

It's so bittersweet....I feel like God has blessed us for sure, but I feel awful for those who have been waiting forever!

It's so sudden....I'm not even sure what to do next!! wasn't prepared. lol

Congratulations!!

[SanMar 0]

We are July filers, we got our NOA1 on july 7th. We are getting ready for a long wait (we're at TSC... ). Good luck to everyone !

[L+L 1]

Hello,

This is my first post, but I've been reading this thread and a few others for a while now on this board.

I filed i29f for my fiancé mid July, and received an NOA1 on the 17th.

Waiting is hard.

Seeing that other couples filed around the same time as we did is helpful.

Wishing everyone the best!

[Mike&Lin 39]

My NOA1 was issued July 15. I just received the email and text for NOA2 15 minutes ago!!!!!!! My birthday is tomorrow so I would say that it's one hell of the birthday gift from the USCIS!

[KASH2011 382]

My NOA1 was issued July 15. I just received the email and text for NOA2 15 minutes ago!!!!!!! My birthday is tomorrow so I would say that it's one hell of the birthday gift from the USCIS!

Congrats again!

[Raingal7 0]

My NOA1 was issued July 15. I just received the email and text for NOA2 15 minutes ago!!!!!!! My birthday is tomorrow so I would say that it's one hell of the birthday gift from the USCIS!

What a great birthday present! And this should give a lot of hope to the folks with applications at the TSC, too. Congratulations!!

[Texasav8r 183]

What a great birthday present! And this should give a lot of hope to the folks with applications at the TSC, too. Congratulations!!

It doesn't and it shouldn't. This was another Philippines expedite. The rest of us are still suffering through standard TSC approval periods of 5 - 7 months....for now. It may pick up at same point in the future and for future TSC filers, I hope it does.

To be clear, this was in no way to take away from the M&L's happiness (a nice present)....only to address the message above

Edited August 7, 2014 by Texasav8r

[Raingal7 0]

It doesn't and it shouldn't. This was another Philippines expedite. The rest of us are still suffering through standard TSC approval periods of 5 - 7 months....for now. It may pick up at same point in the future and for future TSC filers, I hope it does.

To be clear, this was in no way to take away from the M&L's happiness (a nice present)....only to address the message above

I'm sorry. I guess I don't understand what people mean when they talk about Philippines expedites.

[Texasav8r 183]

I'm sorry. I guess I don't understand what people mean when they talk about Philippines expedites.

It's ok...I will be happy to explain. A major typhoon struck the Philippines last October or November (sorry not sure of the exact date) that displaced thousands of residents from their homes due to the destruction. USCIS began expediting the petitions from that country in order to reduce the period of time they would have to endure the hardships as a result. To this day, even new filers are being expedited for that reason. Not all Philippine filers were expedited due to their location in the country (not being affected by the storm) but most were and are still being expedited. Even people that were not affected at all were expedited.

So when you see TSC filers get a quick approval (anything under 90 days or so), it will typically be from the Philippines and they were expedited. This is a different category all together and doesn't fall under normal TSC processing.

Hope that helps .

[Raingal7 0]

It's ok...I will be happy to explain. A major typhoon struck the Philippines last October or November (sorry not sure of the exact date) that displaced thousands of residents from their homes due to the destruction. USCIS began expediting the petitions from that country in order to reduce the period of time they would have to endure the hardships as a result. To this day, even new filers are being expedited for that reason. Not all Philippine filers were expedited due to their location in the country (not being affected by the storm) but most were and are still being expedited. Even people that were not affected at all were expedited.

So when you see TSC filers get a quick approval (anything under 90 days or so), it will typically be from the Philippines and they were expedited. This is a different category all together and doesn't fall under normal TSC processing.

Hope that helps .

It does, thank you! Do you know if it happens automatically, or does it need to be requested? Just curious, really.

[Mike&Lin 39]

It's ok...I will be happy to explain. A major typhoon struck the Philippines last October or November (sorry not sure of the exact date) that displaced thousands of residents from their homes due to the destruction. USCIS began expediting the petitions from that country in order to reduce the period of time they would have to endure the hardships as a result. To this day, even new filers are being expedited for that reason. Not all Philippine filers were expedited due to their location in the country (not being affected by the storm) but most were and are still being expedited. Even people that were not affected at all were expedited.

So when you see TSC filers get a quick approval (anything under 90 days or so), it will typically be from the Philippines and they were expedited. This is a different category all together and doesn't fall under normal TSC processing.

Hope that helps .

And this is exactly why I was a bit shocked to be approved in 22 days. My fiancée lives in Singapore, her home is in northern Luzon well away from the region affected by that typhoon. I had my fingers crossed that we'd see a quick approval but was not counting on it.

Edited August 7, 2014 by Mike&Lin