I-129F Filers, March 2015 NOA1 date! TSC only!

[George & Jess 4]

If Texas is this slow to process K-1 visas maybe they need to shut down Texas or hire more people. It's ridiculous the time differences. I called USCIS today and they said it could be another 4 months from now before they look at it. I've called my congressman hopefully that will help. Waiting is the worst!

[dsldesch 27]

If Texas is this slow to process K-1 visas maybe they need to shut down Texas or hire more people. It's ridiculous the time differences. I called USCIS today and they said it could be another 4 months from now before they look at it. I've called my congressman hopefully that will help. Waiting is the worst!

Back in March when the transfer was announced (which didn't affect K1 petitions) and they started routing to CSC instead of TSC, I saw a post that said TSC was in the process of hiring new adjudicators but that they would need training so it wouldn't immediately speed up processing times. However, I can't find where I saw this, and I haven't heard anything to corroborate this in the months since, so I'm not sure if it's actually happening. Does anyone else know?

[estoyconestupido 4]

Things seem to be improving, I doubt that it will be another 4 months from now, the people who work at call center don't really have any real information. If we keep looking at the trends for the files that are coming out now it seems to be improving? Anyone else notice this?

[Kyle and Linh 64]

I have seen the pace of processing 129F Pick up. My count from VJ Data

Month VJ NOA2

March 152

April 158

May 180

June 193

The pace seems to have picked up. From VJ Data there are roughly 200 applications for Nov and Dec. Slightly less for Jan and Feb. Past totals 250 for October and 271 for September.

I feel we will see a lot of January applications processed in the 4 weeks, after that March will start creeping in around mid August through October.

Good Luck to all. Lets hope Texas keeps the pace or speeds up.

Edited July 10, 2015 by Kyle and Linh

[cook511 3]

I have seen the pace of processing 129F Pick up. My count from VJ Data

Month VJ NOA2

March 152

April 158

May 180

June 193

The pace seems to have picked up. From VJ Data there are roughly 200 applications for Nov and Dec. Slightly less for Jan and Feb. Past totals 250 for October and 271 for September.

I feel we will see a lot of January applications processed in the 4 weeks, after that March will start creeping in around mid August through October.

Good Luck to all. Lets hope Texas keeps the pace or speeds up.

That's reassuring! Let's hope you're right.

[dza 46]

That's reassuring! Let's hope you're right.

i see many approvals from January , and we are now 10 of july , meaning by the end of this month we will start hearing more approvals about February which is our noa1 , and by august will be more, lets keep our hopes high

[George & Jess 4]

Maybe we can start hearing something by the end of August beginning of September. I hope and pray we will!

[Tom and SooGyeong 87]

This is my 1st Posting. From Igor's List - 129F K1 Filers to the TSC only (as of 7-10-15)

(above 140 days)

NOA1 | VJ Posted | NOA2 >140 Days | % of Total Postings | Avg. NOA1-NOA2 |

Aug 2014 | 213 | 122 | 57% | 204 days |

Sept 2014 | 270 | 146 | 54% | 217 days |

Oct 2014 | 251 | 131 | 52% | 215 days |

Nov 201 | 202 | 90 | 45% | 193 days |

Dec 2014 | 202 | 78 | 39% | 177 days |

Jan 2015 | 193 | 24 | 12% | 164 days |

Feb 2015 | 187 | 3 | 2% | 144 days |

Of course, as more NOA2's are added, the numbers will change a bit.

Only a small amount of change for August NOA1's, and a bit more for the newer NOA1's.

I think that March 2015 NOA1's can anticipate 150 to 160 day wait for their NOA2.

We are a March 7 NOA1, and by the averages we are anticipating our NOA2 on or about August 14.

Worrying or whining about the delay will not speed up the NOA2. so we are trimming every other

day possible with preparation, prayer and patience.

Remember: 'Luck Favors the Well Prepared'.

[estoyconestupido 4]

Wow these are great lists guys, thanks for putting this together. I can't help but be hopeful now. It looks like we are past the most difficult stage and thing appear to be getting better. Stay hopeful my friends.

[Kyle and Linh 64]

This is my 1st Posting. From Igor's List - 129F K1 Filers to the TSC only (as of 7-10-15)

(above 140 days)

NOA1 | VJ Posted | NOA2 >140 Days | % of Total Postings | Avg. NOA1-NOA2 |

Aug 2014 | 213 | 122 | 57% | 204 days |

Sept 2014 | 270 | 146 | 54% | 217 days |

Oct 2014 | 251 | 131 | 52% | 215 days |

Nov 201 | 202 | 90 | 45% | 193 days |

Dec 2014 | 202 | 78 | 39% | 177 days |

Jan 2015 | 193 | 24 | 12% | 164 days |

Feb 2015 | 187 | 3 | 2% | 144 days |

Of course, as more NOA2's are added, the numbers will change a bit.

Only a small amount of change for August NOA1's, and a bit more for the newer NOA1's.

I think that March 2015 NOA1's can anticipate 150 to 160 day wait for their NOA2.

We are a March 7 NOA1, and by the averages we are anticipating our NOA2 on or about August 14.

Worrying or whining about the delay will not speed up the NOA2. so we are trimming every other

day possible with preparation, prayer and patience.

Remember: 'Luck Favors the Well Prepared'.

Great Data:

Here is mine for comparison. I use an idea that about 86% of all applications are approved (USCIS Data) so that is when we are complete. I removed the people in Gray on VJ Data since they are either gone or not participating for the most part

NOA 1 VJ Posted Projected Approval Approved % Approved

Aug 2014 213 165 164 85%

Sept 2014 270 209 210 89%

Oct 2014 251 194 175 83%

Nov 2014 202 156 132 80%

Dec 2014 202 156 124 76%

Jan 2014 193 149 59 37%

Feb 2015 189 146 45 28%

Mar 2015 156 121 19 16%

[Unshakable Faith 493]

Great Data:

Here is mine for comparison. I use an idea that about 86% of all applications are approved (USCIS Data) so that is when we are complete. I removed the people in Gray on VJ Data since they are either gone or not participating for the most part

NOA 1 VJ Posted Projected Approval Approved % Approved

Aug 2014 213 165 164 85%

Sept 2014 270 209 210 89%

Oct 2014 251 194 175 83%

Nov 2014 202 156 132 80%

Dec 2014 202 156 124 76%

Jan 2014 193 149 59 37%

Feb 2015 189 146 45 28%

Mar 2015 156 121 19 16%

Have you filtered that to be only TSC? I don't think I've seen anyone at TSC be approved with NOA1 date in March, but I could be wrong? If that's correct data for just TSC, that's great news!

[Tom and SooGyeong 87]

Yes, the data I used is lifted from a TSC only filtered list.

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/monthly_filers.php?form=1&visa=1&scenter=3&option=3&sortby=2

[myAlexa 2]

Hi Kyle and Linh, I do hope your Aug 11 prediction is right.

VJ's estimate for my case' adjudication is between Sep 10 to Oct 14.

[ant330ci 8]

Hi guys, got my NOA 1 on March 18. Praying for everyone a speedy process. thanks in advance for all your support and informations.

[Unshakable Faith 493]

Yes, the data I used is lifted from a TSC only filtered list.

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/monthly_filers.php?form=1&visa=1&scenter=3&option=3&sortby=2

I think that's the issue we run into when people don't know the difference between the Texas service center and the lockbox. I wish VJ would take our suggestions and fix that issue but I'm sure a mass change would cause a big issue. As much as I would love to believe there are NOA2's for some March filers, it's probably just a incorrectly assigned service center. Edited July 11, 2015 by FN&KO