May 2021 I-129F K-1 FILERS

[J&D1008 376]

Hello, 

 

This is for the May 2021  K-1 filers. Welcome! Just know the lockbox is delayed a couple weeks, so you may not receive your NOA-1 right away. However, your case will be backdated to the received date.

 

Example

I-129 F Sent -  May 3rd 2021

I-129 F Received by lockbox - May 6, 2021

I-129 F - Notice Date - May 19, 2021

 

In this example your NOA-1 should be May 6, 2021. Forget about the notice date. This will help you properly fill out your timeline.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Keithn85 400]

On 12/29/2020 at 11:44 AM, Greenbaum said:

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

Here is also what Greenbaum was posting January 2021 and previous.  Complementing J&D's above post.  my reply messed up so I am only quoting this.

 

[J&D1008 376]

On 4/30/2021 at 1:21 PM, Keithn85 said:

Here is also what Greenbaum was posting January 2021 and previous.  Complementing J&D's above post.  my reply messed up so I am only quoting this.

 

Thank Keith. Bumping this discussion. 

[nghsbf 22]

We finally filed after delays getting paperwork together due to the UK lockdown!

 

 

I-129 F Sent -  April 30 2021

I-129 F Received by lockbox - May 3, 2021

 

Ever so slightly confused by FedEx tracking as it's showing it was delivered yesterday, with proof of delivery, but the tracking is saying 'at FedEx facility/out for delivery' again today. We're following up with FedEx but we're pretty confident it's been delivered. First step done!

[Kiwiana21 6]

Hello!

 

Tossed our hat(s) in the ring, and like everyone else around here hope things speed up... 🙂

 

I-129F Sent: April 27, 2021

I-129F Received by lockbox: May 3, 2021

 

Swinging between settling in for the long haul, and wanting to check too many times per day. 
 

Best to everyone!

 

[K1_SA 5]

Joining this thread as well.

 

sent the k1 package to the TX lockbox past week:

05/06/2021 - sent to the lockbox via UPS

05/07/2021 - received and signed by Edward.

 

not sure which Center will process my application as I live in VA. Will wait for the NOA.

Edited May 8, 2021 by K1_SA

[J&D1008 376]

1 hour ago, K1_SA said:

Joining this thread as well.

 

sent the k1 package to the TX lockbox past week:

05/06/2021 - sent to the lockbox via UPS

05/07/2021 - received and signed by Edward.

 

not sure which Center will process my application as I live in VA. Will wait for the NOA.

All K-1 Visas are processed in California. Right now the processing time is 5.5-7.5 months

On 5/6/2021 at 9:41 PM, Kiwiana21 said:

Hello!

 

Tossed our hat(s) in the ring, and like everyone else around here hope things speed up... 🙂

 

I-129F Sent: April 27, 2021

I-129F Received by lockbox: May 3, 2021

 

Swinging between settling in for the long haul, and wanting to check too many times per day. 
 

Best to everyone!

 

Welcome!! 

[K1_SA 5]

1 hour ago, J&D1008 said:

All K-1 Visas are processed in California. Right now the processing time is 5.5-7.5 months

Welcome!! 

 

Thanks J&D1008. Hope the best for all of us

[J&D1008 376]

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[J&D1008 376]

On 5/11/2021 at 11:00 AM, J&D1008 said:

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[nghsbf 22]

Received our NOA1 and case number this morning! Receipt date was May 4th, now to settle in for a lot of waiting I guess!

[Kiwiana21 6]

7 hours ago, Npwrth said:

Received our NOA1 and case number this morning! Receipt date was May 4th, now to settle in for a lot of waiting I guess!

Congratulations!

Out of curiosity, how were you notified; via text, email, hard copy mail?

 Thanks!

[nghsbf 22]

1 minute ago, Kiwiana21 said:

Congratulations!

Out of curiosity, how were you notified; via text, email, hard copy mail?

 Thanks!

Text message with our USCIS number, it said the form will be following in the mail. 

[J&D1008 376]

On 5/15/2021 at 12:45 PM, Kiwiana21 said:

Congratulations!

Out of curiosity, how were you notified; via text, email, hard copy mail?

 Thanks!

I was notified by text and then the hard copy came a week later. 

[K1_SA 5]

Received a text last night with case number. Waiting for the official NOA1