K1 visa

[Hafkass keyia 2]

Hello everyone! My question is.... I submitted my I-129F petition form to USCIS on 1st September 2017 , in couple weeks i received NOA my case was received the following case number started with WAC17........ ! The question is this 2017 processing or is under 2018 . Because i checked the 2018 USCIS processing time now is 7 to 9 months while 2017 processing time 5 to 6 months that’s why i want to know what’s is my level am i on 2017 or 2018 thank you 

[payxibka 10,047]

1 minute ago, Hafkass keyia said:

Hello everyone! My question is.... I submitted my I-129F petition form to USCIS on 1st September 2017 , in couple weeks i received NOA my case was received the following case number started with WAC17........ ! The question is this 2017 processing or is under 2018 . Because i checked the 2018 USCIS processing time now is 7 to 9 months while 2017 processing time 5 to 6 months that’s why i want to know what’s is my level am i on 2017 or 2018 thank you 

neither...  you are in the current line and subject to the current times

[TNJ17 1,329]

Processing times don’t really work that way. You go by current times. Currently it’s taking 10-12 months for k1 now. Just check the spreadsheets and see who’s receiving NOA2s currently and go by that. 

[Hafkass keyia 2]

But it’s normally 5 to 6 months in 2017 

[dentsflogged 352]

7 hours ago, Hafkass keyia said:

But it’s normally 5 to 6 months in 2017 

The timelines don't work like that. 

They work on a first in, first out (expidites and RFEs are treated differently, I believe). 

In May 2017 there may have been 200 cases (number totally made up) ahead of Filer A in the queue.  The time it takes to get through those was 5 to 6 months. If these numbers stayed steady then the average time would be 5-6 months.

 

However due to a number of factors - DACA repeal, threats of deportation, popularity of shows like 90 Day Fiance making more people aware of the process, the number of cases at the moment is more like 500 (again, totally made up) ahead of Filer B. And the time it takes to get through those 500 cases is 9-12 months. 

 

Your case will be seen when it's seen. The best way to have an indication of when it will be approved is to fill out your timeline and look at the current statistics from VJ members - the estimates from here seem to be way more accurate than the information from USCIS (and more recent, too). Torturing yourself with thinking about how much faster previous years were does nothing

 

[Hafkass keyia 2]

Thank you so much it’s so helpful 

[Hafkass keyia 2]

One more thing i need explanation about what USCIS mail  to me last month December 

This the following......  “To ensure policy compliance, please fax documentation and/or other compelling evidence to the attention of WS13436 , at (949) 389 3441. For routing purposes, include  a copy of this letter with your response.” This what i received please i need your suggestions, what that means and how can response them, seems is deferred form and I’m not willing to do so. Thanks 

[dentsflogged 352]

17 minutes ago, Hafkass keyia said:

One more thing i need explanation about what USCIS mail  to me last month December 

This the following......  “To ensure policy compliance, please fax documentation and/or other compelling evidence to the attention of WS13436 , at (949) 389 3441. For routing purposes, include  a copy of this letter with your response.” This what i received please i need your suggestions, what that means and how can response them, seems is deferred form and I’m not willing to do so. Thanks 

Without full context it is absolutely impossible to know.

 

My best guess though is that if you already got NOA1, and then you got a letter where a portion like you posted ias king for documents or compelling evidence, then it's an RFE and your case is on hold until you have responded. 

 

But without the context of the rest of the letter... your guess is as good as the rest of ours.

 

Edit: If it is an RFE, then two points: 1 - You have no choice but to respond if you wish to continue with the petition.  They will not continue processing it if they don't get the response. And 2 - if you do not respond within the timeframe required (I believe it decided based on the evidence required and can be as little as 30 and as much as 90 days) then you will be deemed to have abandoned the petition and have to start over again and pay the Petition Filing Fee again. 

Edited January 21, 2018 by dentsflogged