February 2017 I-129F Filers

[doggieandsam 765]

32 minutes ago, Clint&chai said:

I JUST MAILED MY I 129 F OFF MARCH 6TH, SENT IT PRIORITY MAIL WITH TRACKING..... I APPRECIATE THIS SITE AND THE PEOPLE WHO ARE POSTING THEIR STORIES, IT IS CERTAINLY A JOURNEY 

Welcome and best of luck!

[RaptureSongbird 533]

4 hours ago, cjh11 said:

Hey everyone, does anyone know what it means in the USCIS app when it says a similar case was approved? Is that the NOA2 or the final approval, visa in hand? I'm seeing a lot from November getting approved, and this one from exactly 3 months ago. Does this mean we could potentially have the visa in hand exactly 3 months from our application date? I really expected it would be more like 6 months...

 

From my understanding the app only keeps track of cases up until the point that they are transferred to the NVC.  So, the similar case took 3 months to approve from NOA1 to NOA2.  For this person, their case is now being transferred to the NVC and from there to the embassy for the next steps.  Once at the NVC it usually takes 2-3 weeks but I've even seen people on here whose cases end up stuck in limbo between NOA2 and NVC.  I would still assume 5-6 months from start to Visa in hand, this person is already at 3 months, it will probably take a week to transfer from the CSC to NVC, then it will sit there for 2-3 weeks, and then take approximately another week to arrive at the local embassy.  That's another month of waiting putting this person at 4 months.  Then, they would have to still find an interview time, complete the medical and other paperwork (DS160, other local requirements), have the interview, and wait for the passport with the Visa to be returned.

[RaptureSongbird 533]

4 hours ago, Eric&Olya said:

Hello eeryone! Which date do you consider your NOA1 date? Should I use this one from the USCIS website status?

On March 2, 2017, we received your Form I-129F, Petition for Fiance(E), Receipt Number WACXXXXXXX, and sent you the receipt notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your receipt notice by April 1, 2017, please call Customer Service at 1-800-375-5283. 

I was confused about this as well but I think most people tend to use the date they receive the notification and not the date listed in the notification.  For instance, mine said "On February 28, 2017, we received your Form....." but I didn't get that notification until March 6th so when I updated my timeline I used the March 6th date.

[Eric&Olya 881]

1 minute ago, RaptureSongbird said:

 most people tend to use the date they receive the notification and not the date listed in the notification.  For instance, mine said "On February 28, 2017, we received your Form....." but I didn't get that notification until March 6th so when I updated my timeline I used the March 6th date.

Ok, then mine is March 8th. Thank you!

[Alex2017 34]

13 hours ago, Eric&Olya said:

Hello eeryone! Which date do you consider your NOA1 date? Should I use this one from the USCIS website status?

On March 2, 2017, we received your Form I-129F, Petition for Fiance(E), Receipt Number WACXXXXXXX, and sent you the receipt notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your receipt notice by April 1, 2017, please call Customer Service at 1-800-375-5283. 

I'd say NOA1 date is the date on USCIS page. That's March 2, 2017. 

Does that make any difference? 

[Pizzaislife 54]

Sent in our K1 package on 2/12. Received at Dallas on 2/17, and NOA1 issued 2/23/17.

 

Now waiting for NOA2. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we will have a smooth and fast turn around, since my fiancé is Canadian. 

 

Havent really spent a lot of time reviewing the forum, but does anyone have an idea of how long it takes to receive the NOA2?

[Brandon y Nadia 66]

1 minute ago, Pizzaislife said:

Sent in our K1 package on 2/12. Received at Dallas on 2/17, and NOA1 issued 2/23/17.

 

Now waiting for NOA2. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we will have a smooth and fast turn around, since my fiancé is Canadian. 

 

Havent really spent a lot of time reviewing the forum, but does anyone have an idea of how long it takes to receive the NOA2?

Your fiancé being Canadian has nothing to do with a fast turnaround. Right now seems about 85-100 days for most from NOA-1 to NOA-2

[Kevin&Kanyanat 172]

40 minutes ago, Pizzaislife said:

Sent in our K1 package on 2/12. Received at Dallas on 2/17, and NOA1 issued 2/23/17.

 

Now waiting for NOA2. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we will have a smooth and fast turn around, since my fiancé is Canadian. 

 

Havent really spent a lot of time reviewing the forum, but does anyone have an idea of how long it takes to receive the NOA2?

It took 87 days for me to receive the NOA2. Some get it faster and some have waited longer. It's my belief and I have no empirical data to support my belief but it does appear to be speeding up. Bear in mind the cases aren't reviewed in a strict chronological order. It's more of a date range. Just know they can't stop the clock. Although sometimes he feels like they can slow it down. Just keep your eyes on the finish line. 

[Eric&Olya 881]

10 hours ago, Alex2017 said:

I'd say NOA1 date is the date on USCIS page. That's March 2, 2017. 

Does that make any difference? 

No, not really:-)

Either way, we have to wait for a loooong time:-)

[MehdiAndAyms 16]

Hey,

 

A Bit late but we posted our package out on 7 Feb. Got our NOA1 on 13 Feb! Our package was routed to the california centre! Goodluck to everyone!

[eruiz3 24]

Hello everyone! I got my NOA1 on Feb 2nd and I haven't heard anything from USCIS, which is common being that it's only been one month. That being said, with my packet, my fiance's G-325a was not signed. He lives in a small town in Cuba where there are no scanners or anything like that, so I submitted it without the signature. I am going to see him again soon and plan on taking a copy for him to sign and me bring back, but I was curious if anyone has any similar situation happen or heard of something like this? The fiance letter of intent was signed by him, but I forgot to take the G-325a when I went and there was no where for us to print it out. There's limited access to internet in his town. 

 

Thanks everyone. 

[Brandon y Nadia 66]

26 minutes ago, eruiz3 said:

Hello everyone! I got my NOA1 on Feb 2nd and I haven't heard anything from USCIS, which is common being that it's only been one month. That being said, with my packet, my fiance's G-325a was not signed. He lives in a small town in Cuba where there are no scanners or anything like that, so I submitted it without the signature. I am going to see him again soon and plan on taking a copy for him to sign and me bring back, but I was curious if anyone has any similar situation happen or heard of something like this? The fiance letter of intent was signed by him, but I forgot to take the G-325a when I went and there was no where for us to print it out. There's limited access to internet in his town. 

 

Thanks everyone. 

You will likely receive an RFE for an unsigned G-325a but did you both sign an intent to marry letter? Believe you both have to sign and date an intent to marry letter (s)

[eruiz3 24]

@Brandon y Nadia We both signed and dated the letters of intent. I've read of some people not having an issues of getting it signed, but it's better to be safe than sorry. 

[RaptureSongbird 533]

Just a small update today, received my NOA1 hard copy in the mail today.  Suddenly this all feels even more real with a piece of paper.

[Ajay.natxii 2]

Fiancee and I submitted ours Feb 15th from the Philippines when I went to go visit her and her son. Received NOA1 on Feb 21st. Now we are all awaiting NOA2. Called military helpline to help expedite the petition due to PCS'ING close to the end of this year... We wish end very one the best of luck with your paperwork.