OCTOBER 2020 I-129F K-1 FILERS

[Greenbaum 12,259]

2 hours ago, AlmightyS said:

Interesting about CR-1/IR-1.

We had a consultation with an immigration lawyer and they suggested that K1 process, even during this uneasy time, is faster and safer route to take.

 

Currently in these times they are running about the same. The caveat to a CR-1/IR-1 is the fact that the wife will have a green card waiting and the ability to start work shortly after arriving whereas the K1 will need to marry, file AOS which currently is taking beyond two years in some cases and 7-12 month wait for employment authorization. Let's not forget that a CR-1/IR-1 is less expensive to process from the interview through the GC process than K1. 

[dmeister3 92]

My card just got charged tonight! Progress! 

[Gauchos 52]

13 hours ago, dmeister3 said:

My card just got charged tonight! Progress! 

Thanks for the update - that's promising. I'm still waiting, but my bank can take a while before showing check activity. 

[brvids2020 26]

Hey All! Guess I finally found some people in the same boat. Been 5 weeks and still nothing on my I-129f. No cashed check. Hope it comes soon, I'm starting to seriously doubt if it's lost or what not. This just doesn't seem normal.

[TBoneTX 45,914]

12 minutes ago, brvids2020 said:

This just doesn't seem normal.

Patience is crucial, frustrating though it is.

Say -- go into your timeline and specify Ukraine as the country.  It's currently showing the default of Armenia.

[brvids2020 26]

1 hour ago, TBoneTX said:

Patience is crucial, frustrating though it is.

Say -- go into your timeline and specify Ukraine as the country.  It's currently showing the default of Armenia.

Got it. Thanks

[Greenbaum 12,259]

7 hours ago, brvids2020 said:

Hey All! Guess I finally found some people in the same boat. Been 5 weeks and still nothing on my I-129f. No cashed check. Hope it comes soon, I'm starting to seriously doubt if it's lost or what not. This just doesn't seem normal.

Pre-pandemic they were processing about 2 weeks. Then abut 3 months into the pandemic we started to see thirty days now it's up to six weeks. My guess is that another week and you will see activity on your case.

 

We need a little housekeeping on your end. 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.

 
Timeline: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RTx4pIFfcIXyW15L-nyLuBGzwqYRx5lI/view?usp=sharing

Country and Visa Type: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RyJiLo_7WTmqvkzXXqLuOlVHm9oyhAES/view?usp=sharing

 
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 

 

[Gauchos 52]

Our check was finally cashed! It appeared on my bank statement early this morning which probably means that they cashed it on Friday, just like @dmeister3. I am curious to know why there was a delay in processing compared to folks who had applied even just a few days before us, but I doubt we will ever know. Anyway, for those scrolling through and still waiting, our application was received on October 29 and my bank is showing that the check was cashed on December 7.

 

It will be nice to update my profile so it stops automatically changing our Consulate to Armenia.

[JeffDR 29]

On 10/17/2020 at 7:56 PM, Redcloud said:

I sent my application in on 9/30 and it was delivered on 10/5. I still haven’t gotten any notification that they received it nor have they cashed my check. Is this normal?

I submitted my docs on 11/2/20 - received 11/5/20 via UPS - so far nothing ... crickets .... I understand how busy things can be but the lack of info is almost disrespectful for us Americans, tax payers .... besides this service is not free and their delay processing is also negative to USCIS itself - imagine having thousands of dollars in checks and credit card to be processed for revenue stopped because of your inefficiency? - I am writing the USCIS Ombudsman a letter and also sending copies to my Congress and Senate representatives ....

[brvids2020 26]

8 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Pre-pandemic they were processing about 2 weeks. Then abut 3 months into the pandemic we started to see thirty days now it's up to six weeks. My guess is that another week and you will see activity on your case.

 

We need a little housekeeping on your end. 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.

 
Timeline: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RTx4pIFfcIXyW15L-nyLuBGzwqYRx5lI/view?usp=sharing

Country and Visa Type: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RyJiLo_7WTmqvkzXXqLuOlVHm9oyhAES/view?usp=sharing

 
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 

 

Hey thanks for the info! As far as my timeline, I guess I'm not sure what I'm missing? I went back and looked and answered everything I could possibly know right now. The one thing missing is where it says:

 

USCIS & Consulate Filing Locations:
USCIS Lockbox (if applicable):   The dropdown doesn't have Dallas Lockbox as an option. Should it? Otherwise everything else is all that I know right now.    Thanks again! Here's to hoping this is the week. Sounds like it should be.

Edited December 7, 2020 by brvids2020

[brvids2020 26]

3 hours ago, JeffDR said:

I submitted my docs on 11/2/20 - received 11/5/20 via UPS - so far nothing ... crickets .... I understand how busy things can be but the lack of info is almost disrespectful for us Americans, tax payers .... besides this service is not free and their delay processing is also negative to USCIS itself - imagine having thousands of dollars in checks and credit card to be processed for revenue stopped because of your inefficiency? - I am writing the USCIS Ombudsman a letter and also sending copies to my Congress and Senate representatives ....

Yep welcome to the good old inefficient US Government. God forbid you should need to talk with them. This whole process is broken to say the least. Number one, there should be an expedited option for anybody willing to pay for it. Heck quadruple the price! Why not? Anyway I'm holding off until after mine is processed and approved and then I very much plan to do exactly what you say. Also 90 days is idiotic. It should be 6 months minimum and there should be an option for some kind of special visa for your fiance while you wait. Anyway good luck!

[JeffDR 29]

6 minutes ago, brvids2020 said:

Hey thanks for the info! As far as my timeline, I guess I'm not sure what I'm missing? I went back and looked and answered everything I could possibly know right now. The one thing missing is where it says:

 

USCIS & Consulate Filing Locations:
USCIS Lockbox (if applicable):   The dropdown doesn't have Dallas Lockbox as an option. Should it? Otherwise everything else is all that I know right now.    Thanks again! Here's to hoping this is the week. Sounds like it should be.

I did update my profile with all the information I have (only file date and Embassy) - I am mailing a letter to the USCIS Ombudsman today (certified)

[JeffDR 29]

1 minute ago, brvids2020 said:

Yep welcome to the good old inefficient US Government. God forbid you should need to talk with them. This whole process is broken to say the least. Number one, there should be an expedited option for anybody willing to pay for it. Heck quadruple the price! Why not? Anyway I'm holding off until after mine is processed and approved and then I very much plan to do exactly what you say. Also 90 days is idiotic. It should be 6 months minimum and there should be an option for some kind of special visa for your fiance while you wait. Anyway good luck!

Americans have the right to petition the government and that is what I am doing. Again I pay my taxes (more than the current president) and I am paying for this service - so I want to have an explanation from them about my request - we will see

[brvids2020 26]

1 minute ago, JeffDR said:

Americans have the right to petition the government and that is what I am doing. Again I pay my taxes (more than the current president) and I am paying for this service - so I want to have an explanation from them about my request - we will see

Yeah they work for us, but people often seem to forget this fact.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

15 minutes ago, brvids2020 said:

Hey thanks for the info! As far as my timeline, I guess I'm not sure what I'm missing? I went back and looked and answered everything I could possibly know right now. The one thing missing is where it says:

 

USCIS & Consulate Filing Locations:
USCIS Lockbox (if applicable):   The dropdown doesn't have Dallas Lockbox as an option. Should it? Otherwise everything else is all that I know right now.    Thanks again! Here's to hoping this is the week. Sounds like it should be.

If you use my links in my instructions, then you should have it completed in less than five min. You're in the California service center and not Texas. Your time line is fine.  When you get everything done you should see a flag for the embassy where you will interview and your visa type.