8 months waiting for NOA2, then denied K-1 entry (merged)

[snurok 8]

I submitted my applications for the 129F fiancé visa on March 6, 2015 by express mail to the Texas Service center.

I was under the impression the process would take at most 5 to possibly 6months to wait.

Now its 8 months going on 9 and nothing.

They were very eager to immediately cash my check and recently update their website to include credit card payments.

They are very good at collecting money but to provide any service is not what they are about.

I called several times to the Texas Center, spoke with the manager and got absolutely no results.

The only information I could get out of them is it could take over 9months while their processing time on their website says 8months.

I contacted the Omboudsman office, congress woman, both of my senators, sent emails to the Texas office, filled out the request form for outside processing time about 10 times and received No responses.

It's like we have your money so go f**** yourself and wait till one day we get around to it.

I'm out of options here and not sure if they will ever get to my file.

I wrote the President Obama a letter as well but I doubt it will do any good.

The only option left I think I have is to track down the Directors at USCIS and go to their homes to ask for help.

As I know emails or faxes will never get anywhere...

It's no wonder why so many hate the US government, they seem to be about themselves and the upper classes and on everyone else....

[TBoneTX 45,267]

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[baron555 934]

I submitted my applications for the 129F fiancé visa on March 6, 2015 by express mail to the Texas Service center.

I was under the impression the process would take at most 5 to possibly 6months to wait.

Now its 8 months going on 9 and nothing.

They were very eager to immediately cash my check and recently update their website to include credit card payments.

They are very good at collecting money but to provide any service is not what they are about.

I called several times to the Texas Center, spoke with the manager and got absolutely no results.

The only information I could get out of them is it could take over 9months while their processing time on their website says 8months.

I contacted the Omboudsman office, congress woman, both of my senators, sent emails to the Texas office, filled out the request form for outside processing time about 10 times and received No responses.

It's like we have your money so go f**** yourself and wait till one day we get around to it.

I'm out of options here and not sure if they will ever get to my file.

I wrote the President Obama a letter as well but I doubt it will do any good.

The only option left I think I have is to track down the Directors at USCIS and go to their homes to ask for help.

As I know emails or faxes will never get anywhere...

It's no wonder why so many hate the US government, they seem to be about themselves and the upper classes and ###### on everyone else....

Nice attitude. Better hope that they are not reading your rant and "lose" your case !!!

If you would have asked me before you filed, I would have told you: "Plan on 10 months, be happy with 5."

You're still within that window.

[Georgia16 2,858]

That is normal waiting time for texas. You are overreacting. I know it sucks to wait!!! but I'm sure you will get an approval soon. Fill in your timeline and you will get an estimate.

They have already change the service centers right after you filed so you won't get any help that way. Be patience is all you can do right now.

[Wren and Fox 0]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.... We filed in October 2014. We got our NOA-2 less than a week ago. From the date they received it to the day we got the NOA-2 via email, it took one year and 2 days. Nothing to do but sit tight. Easier said than done, I know.

[snurok 8]

wow... that's horrible and not right at all.... I guess they let terrorists in faster than helping their own citizens achieve happiness....

[snurok 8]

Don't you think they should at least grant a visitors visa to make up for their disgraceful back log, or at least refund most of the application money. Is it our faults they don't know how to process paperwork, or perhaps in such a despair economy hire more people at uscis? I've done this before 20yers ago and it took 5 months then, it should still be 5 months at most, their backlog is not our problem and not an excuse.

If you bring your car in for service and they tell you it will take 1 week to repair, you would not expect at the end of the week they would not tell you its going to take a year!

Would anyone be in business if they operated like that, only the govt can get away with their ####### since no one really has any control... do WE?

[CanCal2016 21]

Don't you think they should at least grant a visitors visa to make up for their disgraceful back log, or at least refund most of the application money. Is it our faults they don't know how to process paperwork, or perhaps in such a despair economy hire more people at uscis? I've done this before 20yers ago and it took 5 months then, it should still be 5 months at most, their backlog is not our problem and not an excuse.

If you bring your car in for service and they tell you it will take 1 week to repair, you would not expect at the end of the week they would not tell you its going to take a year!

Would anyone be in business if they operated like that, only the govt can get away with their ####### since no one really has any control... do WE?

You're missing the point here, 20 years ago is not today. And they shouldn't have to refund your money. They've done nothing wrong; they also are aware of how to process paperwork as it is their jobs. That being said, your time frame is in line with that of TSC. They are busy. Be thankful that you even have the opportunity to be bringing a foreign fiance into the USA. It's a priviledge, not a right.

[Hank_ 9,174]

I submitted my applications for the 129F fiancé visa on March 6, 2015 by express mail to the Texas Service center.

I was under the impression the process would take at most 5 to possibly 6months to wait.

Now its 8 months going on 9 and nothing.

They were very eager to immediately cash my check and recently update their website to include credit card payments.

They are very good at collecting money but to provide any service is not what they are about.

I called several times to the Texas Center, spoke with the manager and got absolutely no results.

The only information I could get out of them is it could take over 9months while their processing time on their website says 8months.

I contacted the Omboudsman office, congress woman, both of my senators, sent emails to the Texas office, filled out the request form for outside processing time about 10 times and received No responses.

It's like we have your money so go f**** yourself and wait till one day we get around to it.

I'm out of options here and not sure if they will ever get to my file.

I wrote the President Obama a letter as well but I doubt it will do any good.

The only option left I think I have is to track down the Directors at USCIS and go to their homes to ask for help.

As I know emails or faxes will never get anywhere...

It's no wonder why so many hate the US government, they seem to be about themselves and the upper classes and ###### on everyone else....

wow... that's horrible and not right at all.... I guess they let terrorists in faster than helping their own citizens achieve happiness....

Don't you think they should at least grant a visitors visa to make up for their disgraceful back log, or at least refund most of the application money. Is it our faults they don't know how to process paperwork, or perhaps in such a despair economy hire more people at uscis? I've done this before 20yers ago and it took 5 months then, it should still be 5 months at most, their backlog is not our problem and not an excuse.

If you bring your car in for service and they tell you it will take 1 week to repair, you would not expect at the end of the week they would not tell you its going to take a year!

Would anyone be in business if they operated like that, only the govt can get away with their ####### since no one really has any control... do WE?

You are the first from the Philippines that I have seen take the full predicted time to process the petition in quite some time. I guess the Philippines is no longer getting "special attention". Welcome to the waiting process... visas are a privilege not a right... be patient. (squeaky wheels don't always get the grease with USCIS)

While you are waiting you could pop over to the Philippines forum and start reading some, get a handle on the process for Manila.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

[CanadianYinzer 31]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.... We filed in October 2014. We got our NOA-2 less than a week ago. From the date they received it to the day we got the NOA-2 via email, it took one year and 2 days. Nothing to do but sit tight. Easier said than done, I know.

Whoah! WHAT?!?! How is that possible? Did they misplace your file? That's completely ridiculous and horrible.

[naddy 14]

You're missing the point here, 20 years ago is not today. And they shouldn't have to refund your money. They've done nothing wrong; they also are aware of how to process paperwork as it is their jobs. That being said, your time frame is in line with that of TSC. They are busy. Be thankful that you even have the opportunity to be bringing a foreign fiance into the USA. It's a priviledge, not a right.

Uhh... I don't think you should be lecturing the original poster on being patient and thankful, considering you received your NOA2 in a month!! You didn't have to endure the pain and frustration of waiting several months simply due to the incompetence of the Texas service center. I am the tax paying US citizen who paid the same fees to bring my fiance over, so I do consider it my "right" to be processed in a timely and efficient manner. It may be a "privilege" as you say to bring your fiance over, but we are only talking about them looking at our applications for God's sake! The disparity between Texas and CSC is outrageous and we have every right to complain. Especially the person who waited a year to be approved.. nobody should have to go through that, when others are approved in weeks. It is simply ineptitude on the service center's fault and not fair. And I was one of the "lucky" ones approved after 6 months at TSC. Good luck OP, I hope you get your approval soon.

[Tom&Via 2]

naddy, you hit the nail on the head. Agree 100%. I'm a march 9 filer, and was under the impression I could get a K-1 in half the time of a spousal visa. Boy was I wrong. They are just robbing us of time being together. Time that can't be replaced. I'm not getting any younger !

[snurok 8]

UPDATE.... After 9 months of impatiently waiting, calling, emailing, writing letters to the president, senators, congress woman just received the final email alert today the case was approved.

took 9 months and as the one you said I'm lucky if its less than a year.

Well luck should have nothing to do with it, the govt needs to fix itself as in the coming years they will quadruple with applications as more people from other countries will be coming here because of war and climate changes.

I'm just happy this step is over... hope there will not be anymore surprises to come....

My advice to anyone reading this....

Try to avoid at all costs sending your application to the Texas office. Vermont seems to be the best office right now with a advertised 5 month waiting time.

Good Luck.............

[NikLR 13,227]

All i-129F petitions for a fiancé are sent to the Texas lockbox who routes them from there. You have no choice.

Also if fiancé petitions increase due to war and climate change then more will be denied as it will be for immigration benefits not love and family benefits

I am happy that you finally got your NOa2 and can continue your journey. Best of luck to you in the future. May you have a long and happy marriage.

Edited December 2, 2015 by NLR

[snurok 8]

your not going to believe this after 13-14 months of waiting...

After 13months and skyping everyday, we finally got our Fiance Visa approved and scheduled the first flight out to be together.

After traveling for 25 hours and entering CBP in LAX they just had to burst the bubble. Accused her of lying and said you are coming here to work, liar. And she really got scared when they said we can put you in jail for 5 years if your lying. Took away her cell phone so she couldnt call me, i spent 2 hours in the airport looking for here in miami but she never showed since they were holding her prisoner. They called me later but only told me she was being sent back on the next plane home and no other info they would provide.

I had to wait 3 days before I could finally speak with the frail girl who's dreams and life had been shattered .

At this point i'm not sure what to do as I am really screwed.

They pushed her to sign a 5 year ban not to re-enter the country when she did not admit to any wrong doing.

Only there accusations that she is lying, marrying an us citizens to come here get a job then divorce him.

Took away her cellphone, locked her up in a closet, held her for 15hours and only gave her a cup of water and noodles to eat.

sent her back on the next plane and she had to wait in Shanghai for another 15 hours with no phone, would not give her any water or food for 15 hours.

Never fly on China eastern, they are obviously not nice people.

Totally screwed! Did nothing wrong!