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Ok so: I sent my form i-129f to the Dallas lockbox about  a month ago, and although I know it's arrived (as per tracking info) I haven't had any notice that they've started processing it.

 

My understanding is that while most i-129 forms aren't being processed, ones that pertain to the K-1 still are. Has anyone else sent their i-129f to Dallas lately? If so, how's your experience gone so far?

 

Thanks all!

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19 minutes ago, jnewzealand said:

Ok so: I sent my form i-129f to the Dallas lockbox about  a month ago, and although I know it's arrived (as per tracking info) I haven't had any notice that they've started processing it.

 

My understanding is that while most i-129 forms aren't being processed, ones that pertain to the K-1 still are. Has anyone else sent their i-129f to Dallas lately? If so, how's your experience gone so far?

 

Thanks all!

All I-129F petitions are sent to the lockbox, then sent to the California Service Center for processing.

 

Not sure where you got the info about other I-129 forms not being processed?  I-129Fs are definitely not being prioritized over other forms.  USCIS is working on all petitions.  Expect a significant slowdown with the furlough announcement.

 

Btw, Kia Ora!

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USCIS is still processing applications whether K-1's or CR-1's. The fact that tracking shows your package has arrived means you are in the line for processing. IO's are working from home in most cases and forms and cases are being process. This is a lengthy process and if you are concerned with the first piece of mail you have submitted you are going to have an extremely disappointed timeline.

 

Can I share somethings with you that I learned long ago about this process?


    • "the man with the gold makes the rules"
    • it will take as long as it will take 
    • no one with any certainty can tell you when some process will be completed
    • Your sense of urgency will never be equaled to what USCIS, NVC or your embassy demonstrates
    • Your journey is not going to mirror someone else's experience - yours and theirs are not the same
    • They only promised you a YES or NO answer. Never an exact time that their decision would be completed
    • Lowering your expectations will make you a much more relaxed individual


Good luck on your journey 
 

Spoiler

Adjustment of Status

AOS March 5, 2014 Submitted AOS with EAD/AP package to Chicago USICS

Delivered March 8, 2014 AOS packaged delivered to USCIS drop box

Accepted March 19, 2014 Text message with receipt numbers

Biometrics April 16, 2014 Biometrics completed

EAD May 23, 2014 Employment Authorization Document approved and went to card production

TD May 23, 2014 Travel Document approved and went for card production

Receipt EAD/AP May 30, 2014 Received combo card EAD/AP

Green Card Approved July 11, 2014 Approved, no interview. Went to card production.

Green Card received July 17, 2014 GC received without interview

Removal of Conditions

Mailed I-751 Dec 16, 2015 Submitted ROC (removal of conditions)

Received Dec 18, 2015 USPS notification of successful delivery

Check Cashed Dec 21, 2015 Check was cashed

NOA-1 Issued Dec 21, 2015 NOA-1 for ROC issued

NOA-1 Issued Dec 26, 2015 NOA-1 Received

Biometrics Appt. Jan 29, 2016 Biometrics Appointment Scheduled [Completed]

 

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3 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

USCIS is still processing applications whether K-1's or CR-1's. The fact that tracking shows your package has arrived means you are in the line for processing. IO's are working from home in most cases and forms and cases are being process.

 

While what you say maybe true,  the reality of the situation for the poster is that they are not yet officially in line, because the lockbox has not yet processed the submission and assigneda case number.   IOs working from home has not yet impacted this case.

YMMV

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Moved from Process & Procedures to Progress Reports.

Our journey:

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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On 7/4/2020 at 12:30 AM, jnewzealand said:

Ok so: I sent my form i-129f to the Dallas lockbox about  a month ago, and although I know it's arrived (as per tracking info) I haven't had any notice that they've started processing it.

 

My understanding is that while most i-129 forms aren't being processed, ones that pertain to the K-1 still are. Has anyone else sent their i-129f to Dallas lately? If so, how's your experience gone so far?

 

Thanks all!

We sent ours in last week. Should be there sometime this week!

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Greenbaum Grand Master

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10 hours ago, joshg2020 said:

Just got my NOA1. They revived my forms on June 29th

Congratulations!! Join us in the JUNE 2020 K-1 Filers thread and join the conversation for all things to consider during this phase. Share your thoughts and experiences with others. Good Luck and stay engaged.

 

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/740043-june-2020-i-129f-k-1-filers/#comments

Spoiler

Adjustment of Status

AOS March 5, 2014 Submitted AOS with EAD/AP package to Chicago USICS

Delivered March 8, 2014 AOS packaged delivered to USCIS drop box

Accepted March 19, 2014 Text message with receipt numbers

Biometrics April 16, 2014 Biometrics completed

EAD May 23, 2014 Employment Authorization Document approved and went to card production

TD May 23, 2014 Travel Document approved and went for card production

Receipt EAD/AP May 30, 2014 Received combo card EAD/AP

Green Card Approved July 11, 2014 Approved, no interview. Went to card production.

Green Card received July 17, 2014 GC received without interview

Removal of Conditions

Mailed I-751 Dec 16, 2015 Submitted ROC (removal of conditions)

Received Dec 18, 2015 USPS notification of successful delivery

Check Cashed Dec 21, 2015 Check was cashed

NOA-1 Issued Dec 21, 2015 NOA-1 for ROC issued

NOA-1 Issued Dec 26, 2015 NOA-1 Received

Biometrics Appt. Jan 29, 2016 Biometrics Appointment Scheduled [Completed]

 

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