JUNE 2021 I-129F K-1 FILERS

[J&D1008 376]

Hello, 

 

This is for the June 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 -  June 3rd 2021

I-129 F Received by lockbox - June 5, 2021

I-129 F - Notice Date - June 14, 2021

 

In this example your NOA-1 should be June 5, 2021. Forget about the notice date. USCIS goes by "received date" not 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

 

On 12/29/2020 at 12:11 PM, Greenbaum said:

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. 

Adding to @J&D1008.  One of these times I am going to just post this without quoting, but i still want to give credit to Greenbaum for having this information.

[J&D1008 376]

2 hours ago, Keithn85 said:

 

Adding to @J&D1008.  One of these times I am going to just post this without quoting, but i still want to give credit to Greenbaum for having this information.

Thanks Keith! I always count on you to add the additional info!! 

[J&D1008 376]

On 6/1/2021 at 10:12 PM, J&D1008 said:

Thanks Keith! I always count on you to add the additional info!! 

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[J&D1008 376]

On 6/3/2021 at 10:55 PM, J&D1008 said:

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[Zenchi 18]

Very excited to start this journey. Paperwork just got into the mail last night.

[J&D1008 376]

On 6/7/2021 at 1:48 PM, Zenchi said:

Very excited to start this journey. Paperwork just got into the mail last night.

congrats! 

[J&D1008 376]

On 6/14/2021 at 4:12 PM, J&D1008 said:

congrats! 

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[mami_chula_ 1]

Happy to finally be on this journey.  Let's hope it passes quickly!

[Lestrange 1]

I hope it doesn't take longer than a year!!

[J&D1008 376]

13 minutes ago, LestrangeWintour said:

I hope it doesn't take longer than a year!!

did you not receive your NOA-1?

[Lestrange 1]

Just now, J&D1008 said:

did you not receive your NOA-1?

no, not yet... I'm actually really worried about it. My fiancee is the US citizen, he said they already cashed the check but no signs of the NOA1.

[J&D1008 376]

54 minutes ago, LestrangeWintour said:

no, not yet... I'm actually really worried about it. My fiancee is the US citizen, he said they already cashed the check but no signs of the NOA1.

No text notification with the case number? I would have your fiancée call to retrieve case number at least. 

[Lestrange 1]

11 hours ago, J&D1008 said:

No text notification with the case number? I would have your fiancée call to retrieve case number at least. 

I'll ask him, thank you!

[rubym2020 24]

Hi all. 
we sent off our package for the K1 back in later June, however still no NOA1. 
 I’m getting worried, anyone else in the same boat? 
thanks!