I-129F October 2016 Filers (merged thread)

[wheresmykoala 52]

Hey Jim... Everything seems to be quiet on our timelines... Would an RFE been expected by now if we were so lucky to have been picked? What's the average timeline NOA1 to RFE if such a stat exists?

We have nearly exact timelines so I thought I'd jump in and let you know that I haven't received NOA 2 yet- maybe ours are in the same reviewing batch? It's been about 21 days, hopefully no RFE's.

[Dmitry07 52]

K-1 is a non-immigrant visa, that is correct. You can not stay under that visa, unless you get married.

[Mellyboo 15]

Hi everyone I followed along with October filers because my application received date was close enough, but tonight I finally got approve NOA2 my fiance and I are so happy!!

[narakthisud 174]

Hard copy NOA2 arrived today!

Woo hoo! It's a great feeling, isn't it? Now on to NVC!

[Mellyboo 15]

yes finally on the NVC wagon!!

yes finally on the NVC wagon!!

[javadown2 308]

That is great news, even an RFE and your now heading into the home stretch! Congrats!

[JimJesDuma 472]

We have nearly exact timelines so I thought I'd jump in and let you know that I haven't received NOA 2 yet- maybe ours are in the same reviewing batch? It's been about 21 days, hopefully no RFE's.

Here on VJ we count from NOA 1 (date on letter).

Agree though. No RFE's please.

Jim

[Simone_Lee 17]

Hey all,

Since we're pretty much all at the NVC-waiting-game stage, I thought I'd ask a few Qs.

I noticed that the hard copy of NOA2 doesn't mention the NVC step at all, so I'm curious as to the purpose of this step...

What happens if we don't cal the NVC? I mean, is the whole purpose of calling to get the case number? And if so, what do we need the case number for?

Surely the case is forwarded to the embassy whether we call or not? ?

Also, how does the embassy notify the foreign fiancé that the case has arrived?

TIA

[javadown2 308]

The case number allows us to finish the DS-160 form, finish the medical exam, and CFO (in Philippines), and ultimately schedule an interview date. Honestly I'm guessing the US citizen filing it is suppose to notify his or her fiance/fiancee and start the DS-160 because they are the only ones that can fill out this form since it needs to be electronically signed by him/her only. I also don't understand why they have the 2 steps before going to consulate/embassy, maybe a way to route them?

[Simone_Lee 17]

The case number allows us to finish the DS-160 form, finish the medical exam, and CFO (in Philippines), and ultimately schedule an interview date. Honestly I'm guessing the US citizen filing it is suppose to notify his or her fiance/fiancee and start the DS-160 because they are the only ones that can fill out this form since it needs to be electronically signed by him/her only. I also don't understand why they have the 2 steps before going to consulate/embassy, maybe a way to route them?

[jericho29 2]

Maybe I am wrong, but the 0700 number would never lead me to a prompt, and I'd always get hung up on ("We're too busy. Call back later."). I have a fiancee visa. I called the 0888 number, which answered and prompted me with a menu that lead me to someone who checked for my fiancee visa USCIS case # -- wait for answer less than 10 minutes.

Phone (for immigrant visa inquiries only):

(603) 334-0700. Customer Service Representatives can speak with you Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight EST, excluding holidays.

Phone (for nonimmigrant visa inquiries only):

(603) 334-0888. Customer Service Representatives can speak with you Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight EST, excluding holidays.

From:

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/nvc/nvc-contact-information.html

So if 0888 is for the non-immigrant visa...why are people calling 0700 to check status on NVC...?

[Jass 73]

Just wanted to say that I'm at Day 25 of waiting, if I am to go off of the date in the NOA1. This wait is driving me a little nuts lol

[Ninatica 56]

My boyfriend sent the certified divorce decree to California Service Center yesteday, we are crossing fingers ??? NOA2 is the goal.

We got a RFE since USCIS asked for a very legible stamp and signature from judge. So my bf went to the District Court and got the whole certified document.

I hope CSC could receive the divorce decree + blue notification letter + cover letter accordingly.

[narakthisud 174]

Just wanted to say that I'm at Day 25 of waiting, if I am to go off of the date in the NOA1. This wait is driving me a little nuts lol

I know the feeling! Trust me, once you have NOA2, you get to wait again for your NVC case number. And then more waiting for the embassy, medical exam, interview, etc. As the wise man Tom Petty once said, "The waiting is the hardest part."

[Cleofe+Daniel 107]

I mailed out the I129 F packet on Oct 20,received at Dallas lock box on the 21st. got the NOA1 text and email on the 26th. NOA 1 hard copy came in the mail few days later. So far,I have heard nothing since then. :-( Hoping for an update soon.