May 2018 K1 Filers

[Nixando 15]

1 hour ago, DaveAndAnastasia said:

Figured I'd check the numbers for May filer I-129F/CSC timelines again this morning.

We're currently at 122 unapproved (19 with RFEs), and 209 approved. So 63.1% with NOA2, and 68.9% have been acted on if you also count those with unresolved RFEs.

Good luck to everyone here still waiting.

 

We had the lengthy wait but on 16 Dec got an RFE in the mail.  Fiancé just needs to provide a certified final divorce decree. That was sent back to them yesterday.  I am currently here in the US on vacation with my fiancé.  We are feeling very positive now. Still need to update our VJ timeline.  Wishing everyone still waiting some answers very soon.  Fingers crossed 🤞🏻.  Thank you @DaveAndAnastasia

[aqb 9]

Got our NOA2 November 29th. Still nothing from NVC though. Will call today

[NicholeT 157]

2 hours ago, Nixando said:

We had the lengthy wait but on 16 Dec got an RFE in the mail.  Fiancé just needs to provide a certified final divorce decree. That was sent back to them yesterday.  I am currently here in the US on vacation with my fiancé.  We are feeling very positive now. Still need to update our VJ timeline.  Wishing everyone still waiting some answers very soon.  Fingers crossed 🤞🏻.  Thank you @DaveAndAnastasia

Happy that you've heard from USCIS and that it's an easy fix. 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

53 minutes ago, aqb said:

Got our NOA2 November 29th. Still nothing from NVC though. Will call today

Many of our answers are predicated on the information you supply in your profile. When we look at the left column and can't determine your timeline or your Embassy it's hard for us to give you a factual answer. If you look at the profile of others here, they have a flag for their country, so it makes it easy for us to reply as we can quickly determine your Embassy. Our answers will sometimes be tailored to a specific Embassy hence the reason for you to complete your profile.

 

So, if you could help yourself out and complete your profile that sure would help us out when we want to reply to your question with factual information.

 

Go to the top right of this page select your name (it's on the upper right-hand corner)>my profile>[below your picture on the right column] edit my profile. Scroll to the bottom and fill in "Immigration Info". There now we can better serve you.

 

Thanks

[aqb 9]

5 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Many of our answers are predicated on the information you supply in your profile. When we look at the left column and can't determine your timeline or your Embassy it's hard for us to give you a factual answer. If you look at the profile of others here, they have a flag for their country, so it makes it easy for us to reply as we can quickly determine your Embassy. Our answers will sometimes be tailored to a specific Embassy hence the reason for you to complete your profile.

 

So, if you could help yourself out and complete your profile that sure would help us out when we want to reply to your question with factual information.

 

Go to the top right of this page select your name (it's on the upper right-hand corner)>my profile>[below your picture on the right column] edit my profile. Scroll to the bottom and fill in "Immigration Info". There now we can better serve you.

 

Thanks

Oh! I didn't realize how incomplete my profile was. Thanks for the heads up! We called today and got our info. I'm not sure when they actually received it but I'm just going to update the NVC part of the timeline to today. =) 

[BritishG 22]

We got approved!! 12/19 showing on the new site. It’s made all the more sweet by being together for Christmas! 

 

Thanks everyone for all the information and continued support over the last billion months. Hope everyone has a wonderful time over the holidays and for those still waiting for approvals I wish you all the best! 

[Poohnispongy 58]

Happy holidays to all 

congrats to those who are approve

stay strong for us guys still waiting 

praying we can all be with our fiancée  This 2019 🎉🎉🎉

 

Uscis receive rfe response waiting for the result

Edited December 26, 2018 by Poohnispongy

[WAMER 5]

why does an application takes more than normal processing times? we are now 7 months since petition for k-1 visa was received. very frustrating

[RizaDD 23]

Our case is ready for medical and interview. All are set now, Good luck to all of us 😍😍😍😍

[Greenbaum 12,259]

8 hours ago, WAMER said:

why does an application takes more than normal processing times? we are now 7 months since petition for k-1 visa was received. very frustrating

As part of its benefits adjudication process and as required by law, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducts background checks on petitioners and applicants who seek certain immigration benefits. These background checks consist of four separate checks against systems within Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In order to facilitate the collection and transmission of information necessary to complete background check processes, USCIS maintains five information technology electronic systems: the Fingerprint Masthead Notification System (FMNS), the Customer Identity Capture System (CICS), the FD-258 Tracking System - Mainframe (FD-258 MF), the Benefits Biometrics Support System (BBSS), and the Interagency Border Inspection System (IBIS) Manifest. USCIS is conducting this privacy impact assessment (PIA) because FMNS, CICS, FD-258 MF, BBSS, and IBIS Manifest collect, use, and share personally identifiable information (PII). This PIA replaces the previously published USCIS PIA for the "Background Check Service (BCS)" which describes planned background check-related systems that were never implemented. Upon publication of this PIA, the BCS PIA will be retired.

 

Additional screening and background checks based on country of birth, citizenship, or residency in the “State Sponsors of Terrorism” (T-7) list: Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, Syria; or from the “List of 26”: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, Yemen. This is a mandatory stop list and allegedly takes 2 to 4 days, thanks in part to the partially rolled out PATRIOT (Pre-Adjudicated Threat Recognition and Intelligence Operations Team) system managed by ICE, but often take 3 to 6 weeks and if there is a hit who knows how long.

 

Security Advisory Opinion (SAO) or Washington Special Clearance,[1] commonly called security clearance, administrative clearance, or administrative processing,[2] is a process the United States Department of State and the diplomatic missions of the United States use in deciding to grant or deny a United States visa to certain visa applicants. The process involves sending a request from the visa issuing post to the Department of State's headquarters in Washington, D.C., to investigate an individual's case for possible espionage, terrorism, and illegal export of technology out of the United States.

 

https://www.visajourney.com/content/adjudicator-q-and-a

 

RE: I-129F Case

USCIS is committed to adjudicating immigration benefits in a timely manner while also ensuring public safety and national security. A small percentage of applications and petitions have unresolved background check issues that temporarily delay adjudication. Although USCIS makes every effort to resolve such cases promptly, USCIS is unable to speculate when the background check will be completed. 

 

If a background check reveals an issue that may impact an applicant’s eligibility for the requested immigration benefit, further inquiry is needed. The inquiry may include an additional interview and/or contact with another agency for updates or more comprehensive information. Upon gathering and assessing all available information, USCIS will adjudicate the application as quickly as possible. 

 

USCIS realizes that the constituent may be frustrated by the progress of their case. However, the agency must balance individual inconvenience against broader issues of public safety and national security.

 

The process is not taken lightly by USCIS. They are responsible to not let in anyone that would want to harm these United States or the citizens thereof into the country. Put yourself in the shoes of a USCIS agent who adjudicated the case for the couple who were involved in the December 2, 2015 shooting where 14 people were killed and 22 others were seriously injured in a terrorist attack. Please don't be so free flowing with your comments.

 

[Poohnispongy 58]

@RizaDD wow good luck praying for your approve visa

[WAMER 5]

Greenbaum--Thanks for the background and security explanations. The wait continues. 7 months and counting for no good reason. They told me over the phone that is awaiting the final decision and that there are no negative notes on my file. I don't know how long they take to decide but hey I guess 7 months of waiting is not enough. Just wait and more wait. 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

3 hours ago, WAMER said:

Greenbaum--Thanks for the background and security explanations. The wait continues. 7 months and counting for no good reason. They told me over the phone that is awaiting the final decision and that there are no negative notes on my file. I don't know how long they take to decide but hey I guess 7 months of waiting is not enough. Just wait and more wait. 

Yes and the waiting does not stop with K1. You still have AOS, 10 Year GC then naturalization. So it's better to save your moaning for a few years. And BTW your not anyone special as it happens to everyone. 😁

[RizaDD 23]

12 hours ago, Poohnispongy said:

@RizaDD wow good luck praying for your approve visa

Thanks, good luck to all us 

[Poohnispongy 58]

7 days ago since uscis receive my response to rfe 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Anyone here in may still waiting?