Philippines?

[Derek & Jenny 0]

I've seen some general comments about the Philippines, but I don't really follow. Most are in regard to K1 processing. Are K1's for Filipino beneficiaries processed at a different pace than other countries? Faster, slower? I'm very curious, since my girl is there. Any insight would be appreciated.

[Wooderz 314]

Yes, they're being expedited due to the typhoon last year. They get noa2 at warp speed (seemingly almost always less than a month) while others wait for 6+ months. Not sure as I'm new to this journey, but I've read others say that k-1 wasn't supposed to be one of the expedited visa types, but uscis is definitely treating it as such. As you've already figured out, it can be a sore subject for filers from TSC states where the wait for noa2 is currently 6 months.

Edited January 8, 2015 by April+Daniel

[Derek & Jenny 0]

Yes, they're being expedited due to the typhoon last year. They get noa2 at warp speed (seemingly almost always less than a month) while others wait for 6+ months. Not sure as I'm new to this journey, but I've read others say that k-1 wasn't supposed to be one of the expedited visa types, but uscis is definitely treating it as such. As you've already figured out, it can be a sore subject for filers from TSC states where the wait for noa2 is currently 6 months.

I saw the TSC processing times. My Petition got to USCIS today and I assume that it will be processed by CSC since I live in California, but will know for sure soon. I knew about the typhoon, but didn't know they were expediting visa's because of it.

I feel the frustration of my fellow filers. Seems like TSC is much slower. Sorry for that, but excited that things may go quicker for her and I.

Thanks for the info

[Wooderz 314]

Much quicker. Even quicker since you should be at CSC. You very well could be married before I get noa2.

[ChrisnKris 6]

HI folks...

Our hopes have been High about receiving our NOA2 earlier than the historical average but it has now been 2 months and we are in the CSC pile.. Last week a couple received their NOA2 from TSC even though they filed much later than us... We still can't make sense of it all... We have even seen here, couples who have received NOA2s within 12 days and received their K1 visa within 51 from the date they first filed... Anyway, we just will continue to be as patient as possible and try not to speculate when to expect anything from CSC or the rest of the Bureaucratic mess at USCIS...

Good luck to you and all,

Kris & Chris

[TBoneTX 45,309]

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[raven52 233]

My good friend, just got his NOA 2 in 26 days!

She is from Cebu, Philippines.

Philippines is on very 'fast track' expiated!

Two 'historic' Typhoons in two years, almost same time as last year.

Country is ravaged, by flooding, disease, and loss of living places.

My wife's Aunt's house, had water to the roof top, just an example. Millions are effected.

[Wiliamangeline 3]

Its always a case to case. But, right, Philippines applications were worked faster than the others. Why expedited? It was due to the biggest typhoon ever hit the entire world. Most cases were processed in less than 6month due there are cases who got delayed also. Some couples finishes the process in 3 months time though.

[VOL 425]

Philippines is normally faster than other, not due to typhoon expidte, that was only a limited area and case by case basis.

I am filed Texas Svc Center this year and it took like 52 days to get NOA.

I filed a prior K1 back in 2008 and it took 60 days for Philippines

[Bjorn&lyne 20]

Yes, Philippine USCIS cases typically take 4-8 weeks now, very fast. Also, the NVC and embassy process is very fast too. Considering Manila embassy has flexible scheduling, you can get your interview done after 4 weeks of receiving the Manila case number. From the date you submit the I-129F to the USCIS until you get approved by the USEM, many Philippine cases only take 4-6 months.

Edited January 8, 2015 by Bjorn&lyne

[bestofboston 36]

You are so lucky to get a K1 visa so quickly. My wife and I waited for 10 months after filing for an I-130 back in 2010 and 2011.

I have been to the Philippines twice in the last year. The areas in which I visited was not impacted by either typhoon.

File quickly for a K1 because I can't imagine why they would continue to expedite K1's for much longer .

[j&ana 363]

Philippines is normally faster than other, not due to typhoon expidte, that was only a limited area and case by case basis.

I am filed Texas Svc Center this year and it took like 52 days to get NOA.

I filed a prior K1 back in 2008 and it took 60 days for Philippines

wrong Philippines are process faster because of typhoon Yolanda .If you check the past news on the US embassy website you will see the notice

http://manila.usembassy.gov/affected-by-typhoon.html

The typhoon affected a limited area, but USCIS is processing petitions there faster regardless of what part of the Philippines they are from

[j&ana 363]

Yes, Philippine USCIS cases typically take 4-8 weeks now, very fast. Also, the NVC and embassy process is very fast too. Considering Manila embassy has flexible scheduling, you can get your interview done after 4 weeks of receiving the Manila case number. From the date you submit the I-129F to the USCIS until you get approved by the USEM, many Philippine cases only take 4-6 months.

I disagree. The USCIS part is very fast but once it gets to the NVC stage it is the same as others. My I-130 petition was approved in less then 2 months, but it is at the NVC waiting for a case number .The reason that Philippines are process faster is because of USCIS.

[j&ana 363]

Yes, Philippine USCIS cases typically take 4-8 weeks now, very fast. Also, the NVC and embassy process is very fast too. Considering Manila embassy has flexible scheduling, you can get your interview done after 4 weeks of receiving the Manila case number. From the date you submit the I-129F to the USCIS until you get approved by the USEM, many Philippine cases only take 4-6 months.

I disagree The Philippines cases are process faster because of USCIS ,at the NVC and embassy the process is the normal amount of time. My I-130 petition was approve in less then 2 months, but it is at NVC now still waiting on case number like all the other cases there. The USCIS is only what makes the process faster for the Philippines ,not NVC or the Embassy

[ehklei19 18]

It was fast back in 2013 when I filed. See my timeline. This was before the typhoon, but the Bohol earthquake happened during the processing at TSC.