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I am wondering, since we received NOA for I-130 nearly two months ago, and since the I-129F has not been sent in yet (by our lawyer...), is the I-130 being put on hold while waiting for the I-129F? Or is it still being worked on... I only got 1 touch 2 days after the NOA and since 2 months, nothing at all... Thanks all for your always so great help.

Christine & John

Met October 2002 in Australia.

04/07/07 Wedding in New Caledonia.

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I-130:

05/24/07 I-130 sent to CSC

06/27/07 NOA 1

03/10/08 NOA 2

Our I-130 was approved in 291 days from our filing date.

I-129F:

08/22/07 I-129F sent to CSC

09/04/07 NOA 1

03/10/08 NOA 2

Our I-129F was approved in 201 days from our filing date.

Children's I-130:

01/26/08 I-130 sent to CSC

02/20/08 NOA 1

09/10/08 NOA 2 for two of the children.

09/12/08 NOA 2 for the third child.

03/31/08 Arrival in the U.S.

AOS:

I-485, G-325A, I-765, I-131.

05/29/08 AOS sent for Christine and the children.

06/10/2008 NOA 1

07/01/2008 Biometrics

07/18, 23 and 25/08 Physicals

08/30/08 Employment Authorisation (valid for 1 year)

08/30/08 Authorisation for Parole

11/19/08 SSN (valid for work only)

12/04/08 Initial Interview appointment / Rescheduling requested

02/03/09 Interview appointment / very easy, very nice officer, not too many questions, our evidences were enough

02/03/09 Green Card granted for the four of us

02/16/09 Green Cards arrived in the mail

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I had no touches to I-130 for almost four months until it was approved. I do not believe the touches really tell you anything. They are supposed to be an indication when the case is accessed, but I have found that is not true. I don't think you can predict the processing rate anyways. One thing is more certain is that NVC processing of K3 is within a few days whereas for 130 is within two to three months. This is ofcourse after USCIS is done with it.

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Thank you for the explanation! This wait can be so frustrating sometimes...

Christine & John

Met October 2002 in Australia.

04/07/07 Wedding in New Caledonia.

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I-130:

05/24/07 I-130 sent to CSC

06/27/07 NOA 1

03/10/08 NOA 2

Our I-130 was approved in 291 days from our filing date.

I-129F:

08/22/07 I-129F sent to CSC

09/04/07 NOA 1

03/10/08 NOA 2

Our I-129F was approved in 201 days from our filing date.

Children's I-130:

01/26/08 I-130 sent to CSC

02/20/08 NOA 1

09/10/08 NOA 2 for two of the children.

09/12/08 NOA 2 for the third child.

03/31/08 Arrival in the U.S.

AOS:

I-485, G-325A, I-765, I-131.

05/29/08 AOS sent for Christine and the children.

06/10/2008 NOA 1

07/01/2008 Biometrics

07/18, 23 and 25/08 Physicals

08/30/08 Employment Authorisation (valid for 1 year)

08/30/08 Authorisation for Parole

11/19/08 SSN (valid for work only)

12/04/08 Initial Interview appointment / Rescheduling requested

02/03/09 Interview appointment / very easy, very nice officer, not too many questions, our evidences were enough

02/03/09 Green Card granted for the four of us

02/16/09 Green Cards arrived in the mail

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My question would be why its taking 2 months to do the i-129f. It only takes a 15 to 30 minutes to fill out the form. Plus if its taking that long, I would suggest filling it out yourself.

Hubby Step-Mom Apply for minor child
2/25/2013 - Priority Date

NVC
03/19/2014 - Case complete at NVC

01/02/2015 - Interview scheduled (Interview Date: 02/12/2015)

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If you have not sent out the I-129F yet, as far as USCIS is conserned they are processing the I-130 as a CR-1 or IR-1 visa petition, after NOA2 they will just send it on to NVC.

Now if you were to send in the I-129F after NOA1 but before NOA2 then they may hold the I-130 to allow the K-3 case to continue, and save NVC and the consulate from processing 2 cases only to have the K-3 adjust status.

Personally I would just go with the CR-1 Immigrant visa, it costs less, takes a bit longer, and results in a green-card upun entry allowing work, the adjusting status from K-3 costs $1010, and EAD is needed if you want to work, EAD can take up to 90 days to get.

The K-3 verses CR-1 subject comes up often lately with the massive increase in AOS fee.

SEE: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...c=82885&hl=

OUR TIME LINE Please do a timeline it helps us all, thanks.

Is now a US Citizen immigration completed Jan 12, 2012.

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Look here: A Candle for Love and China Family Visa Forums for Chinese/American relationship,

Visa issues, and lots of info about the Guangzhou and Hong Kong consulate.

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We did fill it in ourselves... My husband is in the U.S., i'm in the south pacific and my embassy will be in France, so our lawyer, who is both a France and U.S. lawyer is in France... It's complicated because of geographical issues.

Anyways, I understand the process better now. I know K-3 is much more of a pain fee-wise, especially knowing I'll be moving with my 3 children... imagine the fees then... I will talk to my lawyer about holding on the I-129F untill we get the NOA2 from I-130 then. Again, how long does it "usually" take to get the NOA 2 for I-130? Thanks.

Christine & John

Met October 2002 in Australia.

04/07/07 Wedding in New Caledonia.

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I-130:

05/24/07 I-130 sent to CSC

06/27/07 NOA 1

03/10/08 NOA 2

Our I-130 was approved in 291 days from our filing date.

I-129F:

08/22/07 I-129F sent to CSC

09/04/07 NOA 1

03/10/08 NOA 2

Our I-129F was approved in 201 days from our filing date.

Children's I-130:

01/26/08 I-130 sent to CSC

02/20/08 NOA 1

09/10/08 NOA 2 for two of the children.

09/12/08 NOA 2 for the third child.

03/31/08 Arrival in the U.S.

AOS:

I-485, G-325A, I-765, I-131.

05/29/08 AOS sent for Christine and the children.

06/10/2008 NOA 1

07/01/2008 Biometrics

07/18, 23 and 25/08 Physicals

08/30/08 Employment Authorisation (valid for 1 year)

08/30/08 Authorisation for Parole

11/19/08 SSN (valid for work only)

12/04/08 Initial Interview appointment / Rescheduling requested

02/03/09 Interview appointment / very easy, very nice officer, not too many questions, our evidences were enough

02/03/09 Green Card granted for the four of us

02/16/09 Green Cards arrived in the mail

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We did fill it in ourselves... My husband is in the U.S., i'm in the south pacific and my embassy will be in France, so our lawyer, who is both a France and U.S. lawyer is in France... It's complicated because of geographical issues.

Anyways, I understand the process better now. I know K-3 is much more of a pain fee-wise, especially knowing I'll be moving with my 3 children... imagine the fees then... I will talk to my lawyer about holding on the I-129F untill we get the NOA2 from I-130 then. Again, how long does it "usually" take to get the NOA 2 for I-130? Thanks.

timelines help figure this out: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/k1list...ll&dfile=No

OUR TIME LINE Please do a timeline it helps us all, thanks.

Is now a US Citizen immigration completed Jan 12, 2012.

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CHIN0001_zps9c01d045.gifCHIN0100_zps02549215.gifTAIW0001_zps9a9075f1.gifVIET0001_zps0a49d4a7.gif

Look here: A Candle for Love and China Family Visa Forums for Chinese/American relationship,

Visa issues, and lots of info about the Guangzhou and Hong Kong consulate.

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