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CoriandPhilemon   9

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Hi VJ’ers,

 

after receiving our NOA1 we are patiently waiting until the 6month month mark in March to hear about our NOA2. I saw here as well as several other places to file our I-129F packet at the TX service center but I am now seeing that they aren’t even processing K-1 visas but California is?! Is there something we can do? Should we resubmit to the California center? If anyone has tips or advice we’d love to hear it. 
Thanks!

 

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HRQX   4,145

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5 minutes ago, CoriandPhilemon said:

I saw here as well as several other places to file our I-129F packet at the TX service center but I am now seeing that they aren’t even processing K-1 visas but California is?!

Everyone files at the Dallas Lockbox. Most cases are then assigned to California Service Center and a few to Vermont Service Center. See the bottom left corner of the NOA1:

noa1-notice-of-action-i-797c-receipt-for

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These days it’s rare to see a 6 month long processing time. It’s more like 8 months. You can check the processing times here https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

if it’s past the date on your notice, you can file outside normal processing time request. 

 

 

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6 hours ago, CoriandPhilemon said:

Hi VJ’ers,

 

after receiving our NOA1 we are patiently waiting until the 6month month mark in March to hear about our NOA2. I saw here as well as several other places to file our I-129F packet at the TX service center but I am now seeing that they aren’t even processing K-1 visas but California is?! Is there something we can do? Should we resubmit to the California center? If anyone has tips or advice we’d love to hear it. 
Thanks!

 

No such thing as submitting directly to a service center 

YMMV

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CoriandPhilemon   9

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8 hours ago, HRQX said:

Everyone files at the Dallas Lockbox. Most cases are then assigned to California Service Center and a few to Vermont Service Center. See the bottom left corner of the NOA1:

noa1-notice-of-action-i-797c-receipt-for

Thank you!!!

2 hours ago, payxibka said:

No such thing as submitting directly to a service center 

I’m sorry my terminology is a little mixed up it’s all so confusing. I’ll edit. 

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hedgemaze   49

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The Dallas Lockbox isn't a service center. Everyone's petition starts there and then gets sent to the appropriate service center (i.e. you did it right, don't worry).

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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CoriandPhilemon   9

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4 hours ago, hedgemaze said:

The Dallas Lockbox isn't a service center. Everyone's petition starts there and then gets sent to the appropriate service center (i.e. you did it right, don't worry).

Yes thank you so much

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CoriandPhilemon   9

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14 hours ago, CoriandPhilemon said:

Hi VJ’ers,

 

after receiving our NOA1 we are patiently waiting until the 6month month mark in March to hear about our NOA2. I saw here as well as several other places to file our I-129F packet at the Dallas Lockbox but I am now seeing that they aren’t even processing K-1 visas in TX but California is?! Is there something we can do? Should we resubmit to the California center? If anyone has tips or advice we’d love to hear it. 
Thanks!

 

 

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Hi!
We just filed form I129F and just found out that because petitioner is from Maryland the case will go to Vermont where processing times are 20 months.
If so this will be unbearable...any help on advice on this?
I saw some are from NY and it says case in California...
Thank you
Paulo

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hedgemaze   49

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4 hours ago, Paulo.M said:

Hi!
We just filed form I129F and just found out that because petitioner is from Maryland the case will go to Vermont where processing times are 20 months.
If so this will be unbearable...any help on advice on this?
I saw some are from NY and it says case in California...
Thank you
Paulo

Where did you hear this? Vermont Service Center is only for special cases (it's not regional).

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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SalishSea   18,083

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16 hours ago, Paulo.M said:

Hi!
We just filed form I129F and just found out that because petitioner is from Maryland the case will go to Vermont where processing times are 20 months.
If so this will be unbearable...any help on advice on this?
I saw some are from NY and it says case in California...
Thank you
Paulo

Incorrect.  Processing center assignment is not based on petitioner's state of residence.

 

99% of I-129Fs are adjudicated at the CSC.   Those that go to Vermont require additional criminal background checks.

Paulo.M Apprentice

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13 hours ago, hedgemaze said:

Where did you hear this? Vermont Service Center is only for special cases (it's not regional).

Saw it here https://www.americanfiancevisa.com/city-specific-k-1-visa-guide/maryland-baltimore/ and in another website, but already was told that that info is wrong.
Thank you!

40 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Incorrect.  Processing center assignment is not based on petitioner's state of residence.

 

99% of I-129Fs are adjudicated at the CSC.   Those that go to Vermont require additional criminal background checks.

Thank you Jorge!

 
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