K-1 December 2014 Filers

[surf2japan 0]

I wonder how processing times will be affected by the influx of filers next month (?). I think those that got California before the influx were quite lucky and even those who were sent to Texas were also lucky. I am sure there is about to be a major back log of cases from both centers about to happen. But maybe I am wrong. If they were smart they would expedite all the cases there now through Jan.

Why will there be an influx of filers next month? Valentines day?

[Blueblood 5]

Hi there,

Based on various postings it seems like it's best to call 2-3 weeks from receive your electronic NOA2.

As for best time, many have said to 1) have a re-dial app installed onto your phone as you can quite often get a busy signal, 2) to call either early in the morning when they open (so starting about 4 o'clock PST) or later in the evening (maybe 7-8PM?). I think for receiving your initial information (the Case No., Invoice No., and Beneficiary ID No.), you will need to be patched through to a human... be sure to have your receipt number, beneficiary DOB, and their name handy.

Once you have the case number, you should be able to start tracking it on the CEAC website... but according to the flow charts-it's between 1-3 weeks between NVC and Embassy.

Cheers, Chris. Very helpful information for me and I'm sure others.

And I'll say this: If it takes even three weeks to get my number, then another three to get to the embassy (ei. a total of six weeks from NOA2 to embassy), I'll be thrilled with that. Anything faster would be gravy.

Have a terrific weekend, fellow December filers!

[gawan 8]

After my petition was approved last week, I got today the hard copy of NOA2 which means I wil call the NVC after three weeks to get my number.

It is amazing how fast it is the CSC to deal our petitions. Good luck everyone.

12/22/2014 Sent the I-129f package to Dallas Service Center

12/23/2014 Texas Service Center assigned for the package

12/29/2014 Received text message and electronic NOA1 that indicated my case will be transfered to California Service Center

01/03/2015 Received the hard copy of NOA1

01/15/2015 The petition approved

01/23/2015 NOA2 Hard copy received

[chrismorrison 96]

After my petition was approved last week, I got today the hard copy of NOA2 which means I wil call the NVC after three weeks to get my number.

It is amazing how fast it is the CSC to deal our petitions. Good luck everyone.

12/22/2014 Sent the I-129f package to Dallas Service Center

12/23/2014 Texas Service Center assigned for the package

12/29/2014 Received text message and electronic NOA1 that indicated my case will be transfered to California Service Center

01/03/2015 Received the hard copy of NOA1

01/15/2015 The petition approved

01/23/2015 NOA2 Hard copy received

Brilliant, another person on the same timeline as me and one other poster-keep us updated on the status of your NVC communications as I will probably start calling them if your attempts prove fruitful. I will do the same and keep you posted, as well! x

[surf2japan 0]

After my petition was approved last week, I got today the hard copy of NOA2 which means I wil call the NVC after three weeks to get my number.

It is amazing how fast it is the CSC to deal our petitions. Good luck everyone.

12/22/2014 Sent the I-129f package to Dallas Service Center

12/23/2014 Texas Service Center assigned for the package

12/29/2014 Received text message and electronic NOA1 that indicated my case will be transfered to California Service Center

01/03/2015 Received the hard copy of NOA1

01/15/2015 The petition approved

01/23/2015 NOA2 Hard copy received

You and I are on the same schedule (my NOA2 was approved on 1/14). Please let us know when you are successful in getting a number from the NVC! I'll do the same.

[surf2japan 0]

Oops, Chris posted the same thing but 10 minutes earlier than me. So what he said

[muhkoo 12]

you and i almost have the same exact timeline in regards to noa1 submittal/receive/hardcopy/etc

i'll pray for you, if you pray for me

it's all we can do now

Thank you, charlieprince! I am praying for you as well I see you're in NYC; I just moved to Albany! It's my first time in NY and I'm coming from FL so I am freezing, haha.

I feel like I can be honest here if nowhere else... I don't feel like I can even look at this forum anymore after seeing all these CSC approvals at almost the exact same time I submitted ours to TSC. I know a lot of people have been waiting a lot longer than us, so forgive me for being so negative. It's just so frustrating. And is it me or does it seem like it's the low-risk countries whose cases got transferred to CSC (i.e. United Kingdom)? Just an observation. Who knows, maybe you and I will get lucky too!

[TabeaK 517]

mukhoo, we are in the same boat. I am happy for everyone who gets out of the visa hell quickly but at the same time it is tearing me up inside to see CSC filers be done with that stage in 30d or less when it is gonna take me and my fiance 7 months+ at this stage. And, as you may notice, I am from what it is considered a "low risk" country. The only thing guiding the assignment of cases is the address of the petitioner. My fiance lives on the East Coast = TSC. West Coast = CSC.

Come over to the December 2014 TSC filers thread if you like.

[charlieprince 24]

Just want to say USCIS just sent me an email that my K-1 case is approved NOA2!!

I checked the USCIS website and sure enough, it's Approved on January 23!!

Haven't received a txt yet and am waiting for the hardcopy, but beyond stoked..

I was bracing for the worst which is the regular 7-8 month TSC wait but was praying for the Philippines expedite and my prayers were answered

I am beyond excited right now and having mentally readied myself for the 7-8 month wait.. I am still in a state of disbelief and it feels so surreal

[KASH2011 382]

Just want to say USCIS just sent me an email that my K-1 case is approved NOA2!!

I checked the USCIS website and sure enough, it's Approved on January 23!!

Haven't received a txt yet and am waiting for the hardcopy, but beyond stoked..

I was bracing for the worst which is the regular 7-8 month TSC wait but was praying for the Philippines expedite and my prayers were answered

I am beyond excited right now and having mentally readied myself for the 7-8 month wait.. I am still in a state of disbelief and it feels so surreal

Congrats to you!

[charlieprince 24]

Congrats to you!

Thank You Frankly, I did not believe this "Philippines Expedite" and seeing reports, threw the blame at the SC's themselves. CSC are approving cases from everywhere at an eye-opening pace and TSC is stuck at 7-8 months

so I kept praying TSC will see Philippines and approve the K-1.. and thank you lord my prayers were answered

to everyone in TSC, hang in there, stop thinking of the wait (sorry, but really I stopped thinking about it because it will drive you mad/nuts/etc) and hopefully TSC starts performing better

and yes, the "Philippines Expedite" is still on-going, my case is proof of it

[coa24 69]

Congrats, I noticed on you time you sent application on the 18th of December and received the hard copy on December 22. Congrats on the approval. Not sure why, my fiance being Filipina has yet to be approved. We received our NAO1 on December 4. This makes the 2nd Filipino couple I've seen get their NOA1 later than I and receive their NAO2 before me.

[Williameshawjr 3]

Thank You Frankly, I did not believe this "Philippines Expedite" and seeing reports, threw the blame at the SC's themselves. CSC are approving cases from everywhere at an eye-opening pace and TSC is stuck at 7-8 months

so I kept praying TSC will see Philippines and approve the K-1.. and thank you lord my prayers were answered

to everyone in TSC, hang in there, stop thinking of the wait (sorry, but really I stopped thinking about it because it will drive you mad/nuts/etc) and hopefully TSC starts performing better

and yes, the "Philippines Expedite" is still on-going, my case is proof of it

I was were you are a few weeks back. Calling my fiancee and feeling the drag of the process then seeing the quick approval I was amazed and just hit my knees and thanked god. I csn believe we will get 3-4 months of our lives back. It's a miracle and it feels like flying. Im hoping for a quick embassy turn around too so we can be together by march. Congrats to everyone who got thier approval.

[charlieprince 24]

Congrats, I noticed on you time you sent application on the 18th of December and received the hard copy on December 22. Congrats on the approval. Not sure why, my fiance being Filipina has yet to be approved. We received our NAO1 on December 4. This makes the 2nd Filipino couple I've seen get their NOA1 later than I and receive their NAO2 before me.

maybe the documents you sent were more than mine? or maybe the documents I sent were more thorough? I do not know..

I do understand what you're saying though and it sucks.. but hang in there I'm sure it'll be approved soon enough

[coa24 69]

Doubt it, I followed exactly to the tee. It will come through, I have faith, just a little depressing seeing other Filipino couples get approved at TSC before mine. I think I will call Monday if I do not hear anything.