JANUARY 2021 I-129F K-1 FILERS (merged)

[Greenbaum 12,259]

For those who have just filed your I-129f application with USCIS, this thread has been created for your needs and for you to be with others experiencing different aspects of this journey. This is a place to ask questions and to share experiences. All are here to learn together. Good luck because this is a lengthy process currently running 5-6 months from filing date for your NOA2 approval.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/K1_Process_V11.pdf

 

Also, since your application will go through several background checks this is a primer on what goes on with the background process.

 

I know it really sucks, but the best way to get through this is to lower your expectations and try not to compare your timeline to anyone else's. Don't forget that the people here on Visa Journey represent a tiny percentage of all the petitions the CSC (California Service Center) must work through! When someone gets to your file, you'll hear from them. Stay busy, talk a lot with your fiancé about non-visa stuff, don't forget to hang out with your friends, take up a new hobby, go to a sporting event, and your time will come! Good luck

 

The explanation why is it taking so long.

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/681798-august-2018-i-129f-filers/?do=findComment&comment=9558550

[Greenbaum 12,259]

I'd like to recommend that you explore VJ to see what is available to help you in your pursuit of a visa.

 

1. If you have completed your personal profile, you'll see a flag in the left-hand column under your name. Select it and see all the information available to you about others from your country that you can follow, embassy information, timelines, and other cool stuff.

2. Go to the blue ribbon above, select "forums" then scroll down about three-fourths of the page and select the region that most represents where your country is located.  Join the conversation for your embassy and process with others. See what they are talking about.

3. Use the search box in the upper right-hand side of this page to find topics that you are interested in.

4. On the blue ribbon select the "Office Reviews & Info. There are reviews of actual experiences by members of the Visa Journey community that provide insight into the many immigration related offices around the world.

5. Using that same drop-down menu from #4 visit the US Embassy & Consulate Information tab. From this page you can view information on US Embassies around the world. Every embassy info page has a link that will let you update the information in real time if you have something to add or change.

6. Processing Times tab will allow you to determine many different timelines that will return several different data sets that you can query. 

7. Select the next-door neighbor to the Processing Times tab and you will land on the US Visa & USCIS Immigration Timelines (K1, IR1 Visas, EAD, AOS, etc...). Here is another source of information that you can search and manipulate data sets to answer your questions, like "How Long" will this take.

8. There is a wiki on various aspects of your visa processing. US Immigration Wiki - Page 5 - VisaJourney .

9. Current events section where many are talking about different issues that are impacting our lives. Current Events and Hot Social Topics - VisaJourney

10. And there is immigration news forum found here US Immigration News and Discussion - VisaJourney

 

Well folks, there is some things to discover while learning. Good luck and stay engaged in the process. 

[Einhver 5]

Our second I-129F attempt finally got through the holidays USPS pile-up and has been delivered... counting the days until (hopefully) NOA1 now!

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 hour ago, Einhver said:

Our second I-129F attempt finally got through the holidays USPS pile-up and has been delivered... counting the days until (hopefully) NOA1 now!

Welcome to the January thread. Both the mail and the lockbox has taken a hit. Both have slowed on their normal timelines. Stay the course. Good luck and stay engaged in the process. 

[J&D1008 376]

Hi all, 

I submitted my I-129f packet last week. It took 5 days to be delivered by USPS to the Dallas lockbox. Now I’m currently waiting for my NOA-1 to come through. Praying this process goes by fast. I’ve seen some waiting a year plus which makes me very nervous. We all need some encouragement. Did anyone else recently file there I-129F and what step are you on? 

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[Caboose29 173]

I’ll be filing mine by the end of the month. If I finish by the end of the year, I’ll be ecstatic, but I’m not holding my breath. 

[J&D1008 376]

Hi, 

I sent my packet in on Jan 4. It took 5 days to reach the Dallas lockbox by USPS and finally “delivered” on the 11th. Currently waiting for NOA1. Praying that I have a smooth process. Let’s see what 2021 brings 🙏🏾

[J&D1008 376]

5 minutes ago, Caboose29 said:

I’ll be filing mine by the end of the month. If I finish by the end of the year, I’ll be ecstatic, but I’m not holding my breath. 

Yes! We can do this. I’ll be sending my updates. 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

2 hours ago, J&D1008 said:

Hi all, 

I submitted my I-129f packet last week. It took 5 days to be delivered by USPS to the Dallas lockbox. Now I’m currently waiting for my NOA-1 to come through. Praying this process goes by fast. I’ve seen some waiting a year plus which makes me very nervous. We all need some encouragement. Did anyone else recently file there I-129F and what step are you on? 

Be a part of the conversation in the January K-1 Filers where you can share this with others, and you'll be able to compare your path with theirs. Good luck and stay engaged in the process.  

[Chauncey 138]

9 hours ago, Caboose29 said:

I’ll be filing mine by the end of the month. If I finish by the end of the year, I’ll be ecstatic, but I’m not holding my breath. 

What made you decide on K1?

[stag 51]

I sent my packet yesterday with Fedex with 1 day delivery to Lewisville lockbox. Today I got "delivery exception, Customer not available or business closed", stressing out a bit, I hope the packet was not lost or anything and that it is delivered soon!

[stag 51]

17 minutes ago, metuchen said:

I sent my packet yesterday with Fedex with 1 day delivery to Lewisville lockbox. Today I got "delivery exception, Customer not available or business closed", stressing out a bit, I hope the packet was not lost or anything and that it is delivered soon!

Ok Fedex showing delivered now (Signed for by: T.EDWARDS). That was strange!

[J&D1008 376]

23 minutes ago, metuchen said:

I sent my packet yesterday with Fedex with 1 day delivery to Lewisville lockbox. Today I got "delivery exception, Customer not available or business closed", stressing out a bit, I hope the packet was not lost or anything and that it is delivered soon!

Make sure you add to your timeline so we can see the progress

[Greenbaum 12,259]

48 minutes ago, J&D1008 said:

Make sure you add to your timeline so we can see the progress

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 

[Caboose29 173]

3 hours ago, Chauncey said:

What made you decide on K1?

Apparently Moscow embassy is processing or will process K/CR at about the same rate. Taking into account the delay to file the CR1 due to the hassle of trying to get married first, I figured a K1 will probably be faster. It would take me a minimum of 3-6 months to get married if I wanted the CR1 route.