I-129f process waiting time

[Lona.C. 16]

March 28, 2007

Hello !

I have a question concerning the I-129f visa

I met my fiancé for real in august 2004 we applied for the I-129f visa in Vermont

I’m from Canada he is US citizen

we just got notice in mail saying it was received and its pending now

to check status on line , which we did , now on line it states that they are

processing applications received in sep 2006 before they can process any resent applications

my question is how long does a person have to wait before they can process applications received in march , when they just process applications from last sept 2006 ?

I did read here that many applicants who send the application to Vermont took

around 5 month from first send until they had the interview date ,

I mean that sounds great and relative fast

but am wondering how can the whole process take 5 month when the on line official US immigration site state they just review cases from last year ?

Any reply would be appreciated LonaD

Ps: here is the site for the process https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/Proc...eviceCenter=VSC

[YuAndDan 153]

USCIS posts processing times as their way of saying "Dont bother us for at least 6 months"

Use the timelines here in VJ yo get a better idea on what others are seeing for processing times.

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/k1list...da&dfile=No

The timelines here on VJ are a valuable resourse, but they are only useful if people update them.

Yours: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=33068

[raymaga 25]

Vermont processes K-1 visas very quickly in most cases (sometimes as fast as 2 weeks). So, don't worry too much about the processing dates on the USCIS website. They are a "guide" only, and all of our applications were processed before the posted processing dates online.

After your petition is approved at Vermont, it will be sent on to the NVC, then onto the Consulate where your interview will take place. You will have your medical exam done before the interview.

The whole process takes months because of all the other parts of the process, such as the medical exam, gathering the required documents, and then scheduling the interview.

Good luck for a speedy approval.

[valera 1]

Yea, Vermont is very fast. For us - 92 days from filing 129F to the actual interview (which we successfully passed today!!)

[MM_MS 0]

March 28, 2007

Hello !

I have a question concerning the I-129f visa

I met my fiancé for real in august 2004 we applied for the I-129f visa in Vermont

I’m from Canada he is US citizen

we just got notice in mail saying it was received and its pending now

to check status on line , which we did , now on line it states that they are

processing applications received in sep 2006 before they can process any resent applications

my question is how long does a person have to wait before they can process applications received in march , when they just process applications from last sept 2006 ?

I did read here that many applicants who send the application to Vermont took

around 5 month from first send until they had the interview date ,

I mean that sounds great and relative fast

but am wondering how can the whole process take 5 month when the on line official US immigration site state they just review cases from last year ?

Any reply would be appreciated LonaD

Ps: here is the site for the process https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/Proc...eviceCenter=VSC

Sarcasm below ... but you'll get the gist:

Vermont Service Center:

NOA1 - about 5 minutes

NOA2 - about 15 minutes later

California Service Center:

NOA1 - about 15 days

NOA2 - about 5 months

[hergel06 0]

March 28, 2007

Hello !

I have a question concerning the I-129f visa

I met my fiancé for real in august 2004 we applied for the I-129f visa in Vermont

I’m from Canada he is US citizen

we just got notice in mail saying it was received and its pending now

to check status on line , which we did , now on line it states that they are

processing applications received in sep 2006 before they can process any resent applications

my question is how long does a person have to wait before they can process applications received in march , when they just process applications from last sept 2006 ?

I did read here that many applicants who send the application to Vermont took

around 5 month from first send until they had the interview date ,

I mean that sounds great and relative fast

but am wondering how can the whole process take 5 month when the on line official US immigration site state they just review cases from last year ?

Any reply would be appreciated LonaD

Ps: here is the site for the process https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/Proc...eviceCenter=VSC

Sarcasm below ... but you'll get the gist:

Vermont Service Center:

NOA1 - about 5 minutes

NOA2 - about 15 minutes later

California Service Center:

NOA1 - about 15 days

NOA2 - about 5 months

Hi Lona,

I had the same worries regarding the process Dates shown online by USCIS also. I beleieve the process date shown online by USCIS is actually the last application they recieved that are still in process. (i.e. USCIS are still reviewing cases that have receipt dates from September 2006). Those are the cases that have troubles such as incomplete applications or needs more review. If your application package is complete, then don't worry about it. You will get the NOA2 once it has been approved. Mine was approved in 15 days and took 5 months from sending the I-129 to getting an interview date. Vermont USCIS is usually the fastest so good luck!

[Lona.C. 16]

I thank everyone who replied on my question you been very helpful.

Now I have to bug you guys for another question, does anyone here know how to obtain a police certificate in montreal ,

I calld the R.C.M.P they said they dont do this process anymore to call the local police department , which I did they said they dont do it neather , do I have to waite for the US consulate to tell me where to go when they resive the pakage ,or can I obtain a police certificate before the visa process is started , and where can I go for it ? and how much would it cost ?

[Pooh32 0]

The average wait time for VSC is a negative number, LOL

I only know it defies normal space-time laws

[Turboguy 6]

The record I have seen for Vermont was 4 days. I was one of the slower ones at about 4 weeks. When you see the date posted that is the oldest one they are working on and probably had some RFE's or problems. Usually 2-3 weeks in VT, 2 days to 14 days in NVC and whatever time the embassy takes for the interview.

Valera, congratulations on your quick passage through the process. I was a week ahead of you in VT and am still stuck in NVC. I am glad you had the success you did and hope you have a happy life together. Maybe one of these days we will get there too, I hope.