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K1 NOA1 - Long Wait

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someonetookmyname   2

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Hi, 

 

My husband I have filed for K1 Visa in December 4th. Even though we are based in  California, we sent our documents to the Texas office because that is what is said to do on the government website. 

 

It's been over 2 months now and we still haven't got the NOA1. We have called and they told us to email the lockbox. The lockbox said that it is taking a long time because of the pandemic. This is understandable but 2 months seem a bit too much. 

 

Can anyone give us some information? Is this too long? Are you in the same position? etc 

 

Thank you 

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22 minutes ago, someonetookmyname said:

Hi, 

 

My husband I have filed for K1 Visa in December 4th. Even though we are based in  California, we sent our documents to the Texas office because that is what is said to do on the government website. 

 

It's been over 2 months now and we still haven't got the NOA1. We have called and they told us to email the lockbox. The lockbox said that it is taking a long time because of the pandemic. This is understandable but 2 months seem a bit too much. 

 

Can anyone give us some information? Is this too long? Are you in the same position? etc 

 

Thank you 

1st point: Husband disqualifies you for the K1. You should be applying for CR1

2nd point: Yes, with COVID they are behind in processing NOA1s. You should hear back end of this month and they are back dating to the date you submitted

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someonetookmyname   2

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14 minutes ago, NandV said:

1st point: Husband disqualifies you for the K1. You should be applying for CR1

2nd point: Yes, with COVID they are behind in processing NOA1s. You should hear back end of this month and they are back dating to the date you submitted

My bad I meant to write fiance 

 

I see,  thank you 

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someonetookmyname   2

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25 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Yes there are many December filers still waiting for NOA1:

 

Thank you! Like someone else commented on that blog, the government should really do step this up. Many US citizens waiting to start their family. It's taking a toll on people's wellbeing

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hopefulfor2021   31

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6 hours ago, someonetookmyname said:

Hi, 

 

My husband I have filed for K1 Visa in December 4th. Even though we are based in  California, we sent our documents to the Texas office because that is what is said to do on the government website. 

 

It's been over 2 months now and we still haven't got the NOA1. We have called and they told us to email the lockbox. The lockbox said that it is taking a long time because of the pandemic. This is understandable but 2 months seem a bit too much. 

 

Can anyone give us some information? Is this too long? Are you in the same position? etc 

 

Thank you 

I understand your frustration. We also sent our form last December. It's still on a case to case basis but people who sent theirs on November have been starting to receive their NOA1. Our are coming up anytime now. 

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hedgemaze   49

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Keep an eye on the November and December filers threads in the K-1 Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports sub-forum and participate in the December thread: those are your people now, and their progress will inform yours!

 

We're all in the same boat. I (Nov 12 received date) just received my NOA1 a few days ago, and USCIS is catching up fast after a period around the holidays of no movement. You'll get yours soon, and good news, they're backdating the NOA dates to when they received our packages, so these three months will count towards our NOA2 wait times.

K-1 Process                                                                                            AOS Process

11/06/20: I-129F packet shipped via UPS                                         05/23/22: I-485, I-765, I-131 packet shipped via UPS

11/11/20: I-129F delivered to Dallas Lockbox (Lewisville)             05/26/22: AOS packet delivered to Chicago lockbox

11/12/20: Backdated I-129F "received date" (NOA1)                      05/31/22: NOA "notice date" (x3)

02/09/21: I-129F fee charged to bank account                                06/01/22: Text alert with receipt #s received (x3)

02/10/21: Text alert with receipt # received                                     06/02/22: AOS fees charged to bank account

02/16/21: Mailed I-797C Notice of Action(1) received                   06/06/22: Mailed I-797C Notice(s) of Action received (x3)

03/30/21: I-129F petition approved (NOA2)                                     06/13/22: RFE received

04/04/21: Mailed I-797C Notice of Action(2) received                   06/27/22: Biometrics appointment

04/28/21: NVC case # assigned                                                         08/24/22: RFE response shipped

10/29/21: Case sent to Montreal consulate                                     08/31/22: RFE response delivered

11/02/21: Consulate received (first ready)                                       03/11/23: 2nd RFE received

11/15/21: Packet 3 mailed (second ready)                                      03/23/23: AP & EAD approved

11/20/21: Packet 3 received (by U.S. petitioner via mail)              04/28/23: AOS APPROVED!

11/20/21: Packet 3 submitted                                                            05/08/23: Green Card received

11/24/21: Packet 4 received (interview date assigned)

12/10/21: Medical exam (Dr. Cheema in Surrey)

12/14/21: Medical results emailed to the consulate

01/11/22: K-1 interview: APPROVED!

01/14/22: Visa in hand (received via Purolator)

03/29/22: US entry (YYZ Toronto)!

04/04/22: Marriage!

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HRQX   4,145

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53 minutes ago, someonetookmyname said:

That's really good to hear about our wait time count towards NOA2!

That is always the case. See 8 CFR § 103.2(a)(7)(i): "USCIS will consider a benefit request received and will record the receipt date as of the actual date of receipt at the location designated for filing such benefit request whether electronically or in paper format."

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NOA1 has been issued for the cases related to the November 2020 and to the 1st week of December are in progress so hopefully you will get your NOA1 until 20 march 2021.  Due to the pandemic it takes 9 - 10 weeks by average.

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J&J2021   25

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On 2/17/2021 at 4:59 PM, Khan Vez Ahmad said:

NOA1 has been issued for the cases related to the November 2020 and to the 1st week of December are in progress so hopefully you will get your NOA1 until 20 march 2021.  Due to the pandemic it takes 9 - 10 weeks by average.

I filed in November 21st and it was received on November 27th and still don't have a NOA1 and the check has not been cashed.

11/21/20: I-129F packet shipped via USPS

11/25/20: I-129F delivered to Dallas Lockbox (Lewisville)

11/27/20: Backdated I-129F "received date"

2/23/21: I-129F fee charged to bank account

2/25/21: Text alert NOA1 Receipt/Case Number

3/3/21 :  Received NOA1 Letter in the mail

 

 
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