I-129F September 2016 filers

[papasmf 90]

Hi, this is my first post on this thread. Here's my timeline so far:

- mailed application Fed-ex overnight early morn to Lewisville on September 22

- NOA1 text message and email received Sept 27

- Hard copy received Oct 1, was then able to track case on USCIS, which said NOA1 actually happened on Sept 23

- NOA2 text message late at night 9:45pm CST on Oct 21, never received an email

- NOA2 hard copy received in mail on Oct 27. Note: online USCIS case tracker says Approved on Oct 21, same as text message. "Case history" section at the bottom of the page still only shows the original receipt notice action "we received your I-129f on 9/23/2016"

That's it so far. I began calling NVC after two weeks from NOA2, and awaiting receipt there. If it's consistent with what many of you have experienced, I imagine they will have it next week or so.

Nice to meet you all! I really love this website and the people here. I can't thank you all enough for the help and wealth of information given here, timeline comparison tools, time estimates - everything. Hard to imagine doing this without a lawyer if sites like this didn't exist.

To show my gratitude I'll continue to provide as much information as I can about our process. I love my fiancé, and I wish you all success and a quick and painless journey.

Edited November 10, 2016 by papasmf

[Nicelysedated 3]

Our case is at the embassy! Almost done! Hang in there everyone!

[KandS17 6]

Hi, this is my first post on this thread. Here's my timeline so far:

- mailed application Fed-ex overnight early morn to Lewisville on September 22

- NOA1 text message and email received Sept 27

- Hard copy received Oct 1, was then able to track case on USCIS, which said NOA1 actually happened on Sept 23

- NOA2 text message late at night 9:45pm CST on Oct 21, never received an email

- NOA2 hard copy received in mail on Oct 27. Note: online USCIS case tracker says Approved on Oct 21, same as text message. "Case history" section at the bottom of the page still only shows the original receipt notice action "we received your I-129f on 9/23/2016"

That's it so far. I began calling NVC after two weeks from NOA2, and awaiting receipt there. If it's consistent with what many of you have experienced, I imagine they will have it next week or so.

Nice to meet you all! I really love this website and the people here. I can't thank you all enough for the help and wealth of information given here, timeline comparison tools, time estimates - everything. Hard to imagine doing this without a lawyer if sites like this didn't exist.

To show my gratitude I'll continue to provide as much information as I can about our process. I love my fiancé, and I wish you all success and a quick and painless journey.

Hey youre from the philippines too!! Godbless to us!!!!

Our case is at the embassy! Almost done! Hang in there everyone!

Congrats!!!

[jasper383 23]

Confused with DS 160 :/ Should I put my fiancé as an immediate relative?

We put no here and didn't have any issues.

The questions on the DS-160 are, "Do you have any immediate relatives, not including parents living in the US?" and, "Do you have any other relatives in the United States?".

Technically, I do not believe Fiance is considered an immediate relative or a relative.

In this example form for a K-1 visa, it is also entered as "No"

Link thingy >>>>>> http://www.visajourney.com/examples/DS-160-Example-Form.pdf

Edited November 10, 2016 by jasper383

[Stanri010 0]

This is also my first post in this thread but here's a brief summary of my experience so far.

2016-08-30 Submitted I-129F

2016-09-02 Received NOA1

2016-10-07 Received NOA2

2016-10-31 NVC Letter Dated & Approved I-129F Sent Out (NVC letter received Nov 5)

​2016-11-08 Seoul Embassy Received Package

2016-11-09 E-Package 3 Received via email & Fiance received phone call from embassy.

2017-01-24 Interview Scheduled for this date (Earliest date was in December 20th)

Overall it's been a very painless process for the most part.

[Stanri010 0]

We put no here and didn't have any issues.

The questions on the DS-160 are, "Do you have any immediate relatives, not including parents living in the US?" and, "Do you have any other relatives in the United States?".

Technically, I do not believe Fiance is considered an immediate relative or a relative.

In this example form for a K-1 visa, it is also entered as "No"

Link thingy >>>>>> http://www.visajourney.com/examples/DS-160-Example-Form.pdf

I had a lawyer prepare my petition and he actually put Yes and labeled me as "Fiancee" as the relationship in the united states. Whoever see's this with half a brain will understand regardless of what is right or wrong. Just my two cents.

Edited November 10, 2016 by Stanri010

[jasper383 23]

I had a lawyer prepare my petition and he actually put Yes and labeled me as "Fiancee" as the relationship in the united states. Whoever see's this with half a brain will understand regardless of what is right or wrong. Just my two cents.

Yep, I think you're right that it's not a deal breaker either way.

[Tax_Guy 0]

Case shows as "ready". I am now waiting for embassy to send out packet 3.5 via email.

[RandB 156]

We put no here and didn't have any issues.

The questions on the DS-160 are, "Do you have any immediate relatives, not including parents living in the US?" and, "Do you have any other relatives in the United States?".

Technically, I do not believe Fiance is considered an immediate relative or a relative.

In this example form for a K-1 visa, it is also entered as "No"

Link thingy >>>>>> http://www.visajourney.com/examples/DS-160-Example-Form.pdf

On one of thise questions, it said in the sidebar that fiancé(e) counts an immediate relative.

[papasmf 90]

Hey youre from the philippines too!! Godbless to us!!!!

Congrats!!!

Nice to meet you! Yes my beneficiary is in Misasmis Occidental. She's amazing! Your timeline is very close to ours! We should keep in touch and help each other.

God bless you and your fiancé!

[Light27 5]

When you register online at SLEC(Philippones) for medical,there is also a question regarding relatives in US.It says in there if none, put petitioner's name whom in K1 visa is the fiance.

Anyways,just checked CEAC and case is in TRANSIT,Yay! 4 days from when NVC received it.

[soulstriker 274]

alot of progess for us this week =), we got this

[soulstriker 274]

checked status now in "In Transit" =)

[KandS17 6]

Nice to meet you! Yes my beneficiary is in Misasmis Occidental. She's amazing! Your timeline is very close to ours! We should keep in touch and help each other.

God bless you and your fiancé!

Sure you can msg me anytime! Happy to help!

checked status now in "In Transit" =)

Congrats soulstriker!! Almost done for you!

[soulstriker 274]

Our case is at the embassy! Almost done! Hang in there everyone!

ull do ds 160 , visa fee , and schedule interview now correct?

Sure you can msg me anytime! Happy to help!

Congrats soulstriker!! Almost done for you!

thanks !