December 2018 I-129F (K1) Filers

[TriniGirl2 60]

5 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

No envelopes should be opened. Call the embassy and determine if you are ok with opening that envelope or do you need to return to have it resealed. 

There was instructions on it for me to open. One said do not open and the other said  Open. And there was hand written you can open. I will call the embassy tomorrow to make sure. 

[linareit 29]

14 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

What to do after NOA2.

 

I've done a little research for your consulate. Here is what I have found. Immigrant visas to the United States are processed for citizens and residents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan at the Consulate General in Almaty. 
  
Further information can be found here: https://kz.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visas/
  
If you get a P3 letter from the consulate could you share a copy with me. I will use it to help others who come behind you. Thanks. 
 

sure, and thank you!🌷

[Greenbaum 12,259]

9 hours ago, TriniGirl2 said:

There was instructions on it for me to open. One said do not open and the other said  Open. And there was hand written you can open. I will call the embassy tomorrow to make sure. 

Typically you will get a packet with a DO NOT OPEN envelope inside a plastic sealed bag. On the outside of the plastic bag will be your passport sandwich in a small pocket outside of the packet. You are instructed to make a small slit to retrieve your passport WHILE leaving the plastic bag sealed. That plastic bag now contains only the DO NOT OPEN envelope that you will put in your carry on luggage to keep it safe only to give it to the immigration officer once you arrive at your POE.

 

I am not sure what yours looks like so I am only speculating from my experiences with our and others.

[TriniGirl2 60]

6 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Typically you will get a packet with a DO NOT OPEN envelope inside a plastic sealed bag. On the outside of the plastic bag will be your passport sandwich in a small pocket outside of the packet. You are instructed to make a small slit to retrieve your passport WHILE leaving the plastic bag sealed. That plastic bag now contains only the DO NOT OPEN envelope that you will put in your carry on luggage to keep it safe only to give it to the immigration officer once you arrive at your POE.

 

I am not sure what yours looks like so I am only speculating from my experiences with our and others.

Tried uploading pics but it didn't work. But I'm good to go, the second package was for me the embassy does not keep originals except for their forms and the medicals. So they gave me back my originals.

[Marti&Tyler 15]

After "only" 119 days (waiting for love never seems short!)... 

We have been approved!

I just came home from the dress trial and there it was, on the USCIS new site!

I am so excited!!! See you on the next thread!

Edited May 6, 2019 by Marti&Tyler

[FWEAK 18]

Hi everyone,

 

We got approved at May 02 but old site and case tracker no update, USCIS approval letter in mail came to home today May 06

 

I-129F package sent - December 29, 2018

NOA1 - January 3th, 2019

NOA1 - May 2nd, 2019

[redfeather 19]

Okay Team,

I finally received an RFE on May 7th, so I will call today to find out what the RFE is asking for and set about getting the information together and getting it sent back to them.

[Sarge2155 4,587]

16 minutes ago, redfeather said:

Okay Team,

I finally received an RFE on May 7th, so I will call today to find out what the RFE is asking for and set about getting the information together and getting it sent back to them.

Ahhhh ok it won't be long now they are looking at your case.

[AliJose 10]

On 5/9/2019 at 9:01 AM, Sarge2155 said:

Ahhhh ok it won't be long now they are looking at your case.

Where can I find the average response time from USCIS to the RFE? We received one and quickly gathered the required documents. It was sent overnight and should have arrived today. I’ve seen anywhere from a few days to months for a response.  Is it possible that we would receive another RFE request or is it usually just one? 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

45 minutes ago, AliJose said:

Where can I find the average response time from USCIS to the RFE? We received one and quickly gathered the required documents. It was sent overnight and should have arrived today. I’ve seen anywhere from a few days to months for a response.  Is it possible that we would receive another RFE request or is it usually just one? 

No one can say with any certainty how long it will take. Normal has been 2-4 weeks others much longer but those cases are sometimes adjudicator under different conditions dictated by the circumstance/subject of the RFE.

 

RFE's are a one shot process. So for anyone who is responding it would be prudent if you were to take your time and ensure what you are sending is going to answer the RFE so there is no ambiguity with your answer.

 

They publish that they have up to 12 weeks to reply to an RFE. Sometimes it sooner and sometimes it's longer. 

 

The USCIS has issued a Ruling, effective April 17, 2007, that gives adjudicators flexibility in determining the length of time a petitioner or applicant has to respond to a Request for Evidence (RFE) or a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID). Currently, the standard deadline for response to an RFE is twelve weeks (84 days). NOIDs must be responded to within thirty days. Under this regulation, the USCIS will determine how much time should be permitted in any given case, with maximum possible time being what is now the standard response deadline. That is, adjudicators will set deadlines for both RFEs and NOIDs that could be up to twelve weeks in case of RFEs or up to thirty days for NOIDs. No extensions of time are permitted.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Outreach/Feedback%20Opportunities/Interim%20Guidance%20for%20Comment/change-timeframes-rfe.pdf

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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. Our answers will sometimes be tailored to a specific Embassy hence the reason for you to complete your profile. 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 their Embassy. The country that should be used is the country where the interview will take place.

 

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.

 

Once you finish that then return and you will see a flag in your profile. Select it and see what wonderful information will open up for you.

 

Thanks

Edited May 10, 2019 by Greenbaum

[AliJose 10]

1 hour ago, Greenbaum said:

No one can say with any certainty how long it will take. Normal has been 2-4 weeks others much longer but those cases are sometimes adjudicator under different conditions dictated by the circumstance/subject of the RFE.

 

RFE's are a one shot process. So for anyone who is responding it would be prudent if you were to take your time and ensure what you are sending is going to answer the RFE so there is no ambiguity with your answer.

 

They publish that they have up to 12 weeks to reply to an RFE. Sometimes it sooner and sometimes it's longer. 

 

The USCIS has issued a Ruling, effective April 17, 2007, that gives adjudicators flexibility in determining the length of time a petitioner or applicant has to respond to a Request for Evidence (RFE) or a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID). Currently, the standard deadline for response to an RFE is twelve weeks (84 days). NOIDs must be responded to within thirty days. Under this regulation, the USCIS will determine how much time should be permitted in any given case, with maximum possible time being what is now the standard response deadline. That is, adjudicators will set deadlines for both RFEs and NOIDs that could be up to twelve weeks in case of RFEs or up to thirty days for NOIDs. No extensions of time are permitted.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Outreach/Feedback%20Opportunities/Interim%20Guidance%20for%20Comment/change-timeframes-rfe.pdf

______________________

 

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. Our answers will sometimes be tailored to a specific Embassy hence the reason for you to complete your profile. 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 their Embassy. The country that should be used is the country where the interview will take place.

 

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.

 

Once you finish that then return and you will see a flag in your profile. Select it and see what wonderful information will open up for you.

 

Thanks

Thanks Greenbaum! I should have the flag now. Appreciate all of the helpful information!

[Su_123 9]

And yes we got approved today!  got RFE response in exactly 2 weeks 😊

No updates on the website yet.

 

Sending positive vibes to all..

[Greenbaum 12,259]

47 minutes ago, Su_123 said:

And yes we got approved today!  got RFE response in exactly 2 weeks 😊

No updates on the website yet.

 

Sending positive vibes to all..

Since you didn't read AliJose's post just above yours you must have missed my request to him. I'll repeat it here. BTW, when you leave VJ remember where you left off and when you return the next time you can find new information that maybe important to you. Just a friendly tip.

 

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. Our answers will sometimes be tailored to a specific Embassy hence the reason for you to complete your profile. 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 their Embassy. The country that should be used is the country where the interview will take place.

 

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.

 

Once you finish that then return and you will see a flag in your profile. Select it and see what wonderful information will open up for you.

 

Thanks

[Greenbaum 12,259]

If you recently have gotten notification that you are approved (NOA2) come join us in the next thread for your journey. Be sure to download the PDF and use the tips, tricks and hacks to help smooth your journey.

 

 

[Ksenia282 7]

7 hours ago, Su_123 said:

And yes we got approved today!  got RFE response in exactly 2 weeks 😊

No updates on the website yet.

 

Sending positive vibes to all..

Congratulations!! Did you find out by calling uscis?