November 2017 Filers K1 VISA I-129F (merged)

[x_driven_x 1,778]

So my friend, he's a July filer... and he had to wait something like 227 days for NOA2, as back in July they were at peak slowness.

His fiancee had her interview last week on the 3rd, got approved, and he's going to fly her home later this month. 

 

I know this doesn't really help those of you anxious and waiting, but for me personally, I find hope in seeing my friend's journey and know our time is coming soon.

 

Try not to dwell on the wait, 5 years from now, these few extra weeks won't even be a worry. Think long term, this is all worth the wait! 

Edited May 7, 2018 by x_driven_x

[Jeffreyyu 303]

3 hours ago, Gama said:

Scanned various dates 1st , 2nd, 3rd,17th, 20th and November not seeing any movement as of yet. But trying to stay positive its early there still could also be silent NOA2's which wont appear on scans hopefully after their morning coffee kicks in they will ramp it up 

 

Any thing yet?

[HLee1109 182]

3 minutes ago, Jeffreyyu said:

Any thing yet?

We haven't seen anything at all. Even with other types of cases... Notta  

[nj2202 54]

14 hours ago, Ashaaa said:

Yaayyy! Thank you!! Where do you choose your consulate? Jakarta or Surabaya?
Hope you too all the best, it's so hard to be far away with your loved one. Hang in there, it will be soon.

Jakarta!  I am actually the petitioner and I'm from New Jersey. Can't wait to visit Indonesia soon!

[americaneireann 30]

How long does the rest of the K1 usually take, from NOA2 to the visa being issued? I’ve been budgeting about 4 months but I’m starting to wonder whether it usually takes less time than that?

[Gama 475]

4 minutes ago, americaneireann said:

How long does the rest of the K1 usually take, from NOA2 to the visa being issued? I’ve been budgeting about 4 months but I’m starting to wonder whether it usually takes less time than that?

From NOA2 depending on paperwork and you having everything in order its usually between 1.5 - 2.5 months. But this can factor on where you live / backlog and / embassy but dont worry even after the K1 visa approval you still have a while as

• Once approved the K1 visa is valid for 6 months to get into the USA
• You then have an additional 3 months (90 days) after entering the USA to get married. ( Recommend not waiting 3 months and getting married asap and filing for AOS adjustment of status ASAP)

So you will have some time to make arrangements after being approved but if your like me as soon as im approved and have my visa in hand im booking flights same day.

 

Good luck!

[Jeffreyyu 303]

28 minutes ago, HLee1109 said:

We haven't seen anything at all. Even with other types of cases... Notta  

Maybe we'll see a huge update later all at once lol

[HLee1109 182]

1 minute ago, Jeffreyyu said:

Maybe we'll see a huge update later all at once lol

 sure hope so my friend!

[Gama 475]

16 minutes ago, Jeffreyyu said:

Maybe we'll see a huge update later all at once lol

Just done a scan from October to November... noticed 2 RFE case updates from the 31st October.. so hopefully updates should start coming in now.

 

Just wanted to say i run a full scan a few moments ago and have noticed.    

 

WAC189003724XX    Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed    On May 7, 2018, we mailed a request for additional evidence for your Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)
WAC189003720XX    Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed    On May 7, 2018, we mailed a request for additional evidence for your Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)

 

 

Edited May 7, 2018 by Gama

[x_driven_x 1,778]

Ran a scan and just watching visually. Will run another full scan late tonight giving them time to finish up for the day. 

 

1 RFE for November 6th

2 RFEs for  November 7th

2 RFEs for November 9th

 

Though, maybe it would be better we we all just take a week and do other things and I check in on Friday

[miranda & Lenny 42]

For the scan...is the date from the old site or new site? Thanks

[x_driven_x 1,778]

6 minutes ago, miranda & Lenny said:

For the scan...is the date from the old site or new site? Thanks

Old site.

[Jeffreyyu 303]

45 minutes ago, x_driven_x said:

Ran a scan and just watching visually. Will run another full scan late tonight giving them time to finish up for the day. 

 

1 RFE for November 6th

2 RFEs for  November 7th

2 RFEs for November 9th

 

Though, maybe it would be better we we all just take a week and do other things and I check in on Friday

No no no we need the daily scan its apart our life's now lol. Worst they finally touch my date.....let's go Nov 6th!!!! Praying for some good movement this week's god willing...... Waiting on my rfe 

[Naes 12,205]

57 minutes ago, Jeffreyyu said:

No no no we need the daily scan its apart our life's now lol. Worst they finally touch my date.....let's go Nov 6th!!!! Praying for some good movement this week's god willing...... Waiting on my rfe 

August was going with nothing for a week when it started so I said “murphys Law” and stopped scanning a day and they updated up to 14th of august 🤣🤣

 

i wouldnt mind a day off... just to let the world roll 

[Naes 12,205]

3 hours ago, Gama said:

From NOA2 depending on paperwork and you having everything in order its usually between 1.5 - 2.5 months. But this can factor on where you live / backlog and / embassy but dont worry even after the K1 visa approval you still have a while as

• Once approved the K1 visa is valid for 6 months to get into the USA
• You then have an additional 3 months (90 days) after entering the USA to get married. ( Recommend not waiting 3 months and getting married asap and filing for AOS adjustment of status ASAP)

So you will have some time to make arrangements after being approved but if your like me as soon as im approved and have my visa in hand im booking flights same day.

 

Good luck!

One additional but important note,(although I know this is not the issue but just in case someone reads)

entry validity: 6 months from medical not visa issuance (3 months if any  sickness or such appeared on medical)