FEBRUARY 2022 I-129F K1 FILERS

[J&D1008 376]

Hello...Welcome!

 

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.

 

Stay patient because this is a long process currently running 9-12 months for your NOA2 or petition approval by USCIS (first stage). Then your petition will be sent to NVC (second stage) and finally your interview at the embassy (third stage).  Also, do not compare yourself to others who filed....Some will receive NOA-2 faster than others, some will be stuck at NVC for longer and then finally some will receive interviews fairly quickly at embassy. STAY PATIENT! 

 

Please create your timeline. Also note that USCIS goes by "Received date" not NOA-1:

 

Example

I-129 F Sent -  January 31, 2021

I-129 F Received - February 4, 2022 (NOA-1) 

I-129 F - Notice Date - February 7, 2022

 

In this example your NOA-1 should be February 4. This will help you fill out your timeline properly. 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 2, 2022 by J&D1008

[MRJ9987 31]

Our visa request was received on February 01 and money was taken yesterday, so the process has started. 

 

But seriously, not hard to get discouraged from the wait times I am hearing other people are experiencing.  Covid has ruined our lives enough, this is just a sign that we will continue to have to deal with its consequences for years to come.  I will personally volunteer to help with the backlog of applications so the process goes quicker 🙂 

[J&D1008 376]

4 hours ago, MRJ9987 said:

Our visa request was received on February 01 and money was taken yesterday, so the process has started. 

 

But seriously, not hard to get discouraged from the wait times I am hearing other people are experiencing.  Covid has ruined our lives enough, this is just a sign that we will continue to have to deal with its consequences for years to come.  I will personally volunteer to help with the backlog of applications so the process goes quicker 🙂 

Welcome!! Please enter your dates on the timeline.  

[Stook 25]

Finally got our I-129F put together. Hopefully, that's the most stressful piece of this puzzle.

We are applying for K1. Thailand to USA.

 

I-129 F Sent -  February 4th, 2022

[J&D1008 376]

On 2/5/2022 at 4:18 AM, Stook said:

Finally got our I-129F put together. Hopefully, that's the most stressful piece of this puzzle.

We are applying for K1. Thailand to USA.

 

I-129 F Sent -  February 4th, 2022

Welcome!! Patience will be key for the first stage. Please create a timeline and enter your dates. 

[J&D1008 376]

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[MRJ9987 31]

My fiancé received i-787C in mail today!!!! NOA1 as of February 02, 2022.  

[Jade777 0]

I sent an application for my fiancé May 03, 2021, nothing yet other than the notice that the application was received, it has been 9 months now, hopefully they make a decision soon, I keep checking he processing times, but every month the processing time increases.. 

[J&D1008 376]

21 hours ago, Jade777 said:

I sent an application for my fiancé May 03, 2021, nothing yet other than the notice that the application was received, it has been 9 months now, hopefully they make a decision soon, I keep checking he processing times, but every month the processing time increases.. 

I suggest creating a timeline and check out the MAY 2021 filers. 

 

[E. &. M 0]

Sent my packet Feb 14. Now we wait 

[E. &. M 0]

On 2/16/2022 at 6:51 PM, New2Visas said:

Sent my packet Feb 14. Now we wait 

Just got my NOA1. REQ is still a possibility right? Just want to check and Know what NOA1 means other than just the receipt number. 

[slavaskii 886]

8 hours ago, New2Visas said:

Just got my NOA1. REQ is still a possibility right? Just want to check and Know what NOA1 means other than just the receipt number. 

Do you mean RFE (Request for Evidence)? NOA1 is indeed just the receipt number, it doesn't confirm any benefit nor does it imply anything specific about your case. It does mean, however, that you likely signed all your forms correctly and indeed included the correct fee. Good luck!

[MarJhi 963]

On 2/5/2022 at 2:18 AM, Stook said:

Finally got our I-129F put together. Hopefully, that's the most stressful piece of this puzzle.

We are applying for K1. Thailand to USA.

 

I-129 F Sent -  February 4th, 2022

The most stressful piece of the puzzle is the waiting. Everything else is easy.

[E. &. M 0]

19 hours ago, slavaskii said:

Do you mean RFE (Request for Evidence)? NOA1 is indeed just the receipt number, it doesn't confirm any benefit nor does it imply anything specific about your case. It does mean, however, that you likely signed all your forms correctly and indeed included the correct fee. Good luck!

Wonderful! Thank you! 🙏🏾 Good luck to you as well! 

[Caramew 0]

My K1 visa.

I-129 F Sent - January 29, 2022

I-129 F Received - January 31, 2022

I-129 F - Notice Date - February 8 , 2022 (NOA1)