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Tracking Fiancee K-1 Visa
- Thread starter schynam
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Guys, how many processing centers are there taking care of K-1 Visas?
I found the answer. There are 4. Vermont, Cali, Nebraska and Texas.
http://www.k1-fiancee-visa-law.com/k1-visa-processing-times/
K1 Fiancee Visa Processing Times
I-129F Processing Times at the USCIS
Petitioners must first file their I-129F Petition and all other supporting documentation with the USCIS Service Center assigned to their specific state of residence. As of (02/09/2011) The current k1 fiancee visa processing times for USCIS adjudication is between 3-5 months. However, our firm has had cases that get approved in as little as 14 days and as long as 7 months–each case is unique and often times the petitions are approved faster than average times. After the I-129F Petition is approved at the USCIS, it is forwarded to the National Visa Center, a clearinghouse for petitions on their way to foreign US Embassies.
K1 Fiancee Visa Processing Times at the US Embassy
While there are a number of uniform requirements and laws that each foreign consulate must adhere to, most have their own unique way in which they handle the K1 Fiancee Visa process. Thus, time-lines can vary depending upon factors such as specific foreign consular section agendas, visa application backlogs, or any unique requirements of the U.S. Consular Section at your fiancee’s country or place of filing.
Generally speaking, once most US Embassies receive your approval from the USCIS, and assuming your fiancee has the properly prepared paperwork and documentation, you can expect to wait between 1 to 4 months for the eventual interview and issuance of the K1 Fiancee Visa depending upon your fiancee’s country.
To check the current k1 visa processing times for the USCIS and US Embassy click on the foreign fiancee’s continent and country on the map below:
K1 Fiancee Visa Processing Times
I-129F Processing Times at the USCIS
Petitioners must first file their I-129F Petition and all other supporting documentation with the USCIS Service Center assigned to their specific state of residence. As of (02/09/2011) The current k1 fiancee visa processing times for USCIS adjudication is between 3-5 months. However, our firm has had cases that get approved in as little as 14 days and as long as 7 months–each case is unique and often times the petitions are approved faster than average times. After the I-129F Petition is approved at the USCIS, it is forwarded to the National Visa Center, a clearinghouse for petitions on their way to foreign US Embassies.
K1 Fiancee Visa Processing Times at the US Embassy
While there are a number of uniform requirements and laws that each foreign consulate must adhere to, most have their own unique way in which they handle the K1 Fiancee Visa process. Thus, time-lines can vary depending upon factors such as specific foreign consular section agendas, visa application backlogs, or any unique requirements of the U.S. Consular Section at your fiancee’s country or place of filing.
Generally speaking, once most US Embassies receive your approval from the USCIS, and assuming your fiancee has the properly prepared paperwork and documentation, you can expect to wait between 1 to 4 months for the eventual interview and issuance of the K1 Fiancee Visa depending upon your fiancee’s country.
To check the current k1 visa processing times for the USCIS and US Embassy click on the foreign fiancee’s continent and country on the map below:
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/304363-k1-expedite/
When you reach the normal posted processing times based on your NOA1 you have to allow USCIS an additional 30 days for processing
If the USCIS has not processed your petition during this time you can call the USCIS and ask for a expedite request
If the Agent you speak to does not let you file the request ( their system may not let the agent put int he request ) so ask for a tier 2 officer
When talking to the tier 2 officer please be nice and answer their questions and tell them that you want to request and expedite based on ONPT ( Outside Normal Processing times ) This is following their procedures and is not jumping ahead of anyone else as you have already met the requirements
Then the same day or following day you should receive an e-mail from the USCIS which is asking for a letter and evidence for the reasons why you are requesting an expedite and that you have 20 days to respond
I wrote a simple letter following their requirements to include certain information and then explained why was I was requesting the expedite and they provided a fax number and I faxed it back as quickly as I could which was the following Monday the 4th
Today I received a letter stating that I met the requirements for special handling ( this was after I was actually approved but confirms that I was processed because of this request )
List of events
3/1/11 called reached 5 months & a service requested was entered
3/16/11 received response back stating about 30 additional days processing to be allowed etc ( where I got the ONPT information )
3/31/11 called USCIS and asked for expedite with a tier 2 officer
4/1/11 received e-mail for letter to respond
4/4/11 faxed back letter and evidence ( letter, 1st service request, expedite request, and noted processing times on USCIS website )
4/8/11 received text & email notice of Petition Approval ( petition approval was 4/6/11 no notice till 4/8/11 )
4/9/11 received letter from USCIS stating that I met the requirements of special handling
Good luck to anyone who is about to reach 6 months processing times
When you reach the normal posted processing times based on your NOA1 you have to allow USCIS an additional 30 days for processing
If the USCIS has not processed your petition during this time you can call the USCIS and ask for a expedite request
If the Agent you speak to does not let you file the request ( their system may not let the agent put int he request ) so ask for a tier 2 officer
When talking to the tier 2 officer please be nice and answer their questions and tell them that you want to request and expedite based on ONPT ( Outside Normal Processing times ) This is following their procedures and is not jumping ahead of anyone else as you have already met the requirements
Then the same day or following day you should receive an e-mail from the USCIS which is asking for a letter and evidence for the reasons why you are requesting an expedite and that you have 20 days to respond
I wrote a simple letter following their requirements to include certain information and then explained why was I was requesting the expedite and they provided a fax number and I faxed it back as quickly as I could which was the following Monday the 4th
Today I received a letter stating that I met the requirements for special handling ( this was after I was actually approved but confirms that I was processed because of this request )
List of events
3/1/11 called reached 5 months & a service requested was entered
3/16/11 received response back stating about 30 additional days processing to be allowed etc ( where I got the ONPT information )
3/31/11 called USCIS and asked for expedite with a tier 2 officer
4/1/11 received e-mail for letter to respond
4/4/11 faxed back letter and evidence ( letter, 1st service request, expedite request, and noted processing times on USCIS website )
4/8/11 received text & email notice of Petition Approval ( petition approval was 4/6/11 no notice till 4/8/11 )
4/9/11 received letter from USCIS stating that I met the requirements of special handling
Good luck to anyone who is about to reach 6 months processing times
(Day 1)07/18/2013 - Package mailed Certified Priority Postage. 2nd day delivery to the Dallas Post Office Box
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Notification received via text with Receipt Number (EAC...)
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Effective date is July 19th
(Day 8)07/26/2013 - NOA1 Received
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Notification received via text with Receipt Number (EAC...)
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Effective date is July 19th
(Day 8)07/26/2013 - NOA1 Received
Updated today 07/29/2013:
Initial Review
On July 29, 2013, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance.
Initial Review
On July 29, 2013, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance.
(Day 1)07/18/2013 - Package mailed Certified Priority Postage. 2nd day delivery to the Dallas Post Office Box
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Notification received via text with Receipt Number (EAC...)
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Effective date is July 19th
(Day 8)07/26/2013 - NOA1 Received
(Day 11)07/29/2013 - Alien Registration Number changed
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Notification received via text with Receipt Number (EAC...)
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Effective date is July 19th
(Day 8)07/26/2013 - NOA1 Received
(Day 11)07/29/2013 - Alien Registration Number changed
Initial Review
On August 12, 2013, we transferred this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) to another office for processing because they now have jurisdiction over the case. We sent you a notice of this transfer. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
On August 12, 2013, we transferred this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) to another office for processing because they now have jurisdiction over the case. We sent you a notice of this transfer. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)
Your Case Status: Initial Review
The I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) was transferred and is now being processed at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
During this step, USCIS initiates the background checks of the applicant/petitioner and identifies issues that may need to be addressed either during an interview or by asking the applicant/petitioner to submit additional information or documentation. USCIS reviews the applicant's/petitioner's criminal history, determines if there are national security concerns that need to be addressed, and reviews the application/petition for fraud indicators.
If you have filed an I-485, I-589, I-751, N-400, I-90, I-821, I-131 or I-765, you can expect to receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints and/or photographs taken. The timing of your appointment is determined by the number of applicants ahead of you that also need a biometric appointment. We try to schedule biometric appointments as quickly as possible and in most cases you will receive your appointment notice within 30 days of submitting your application. We will send your appointment notice approximately 14 days ahead of your scheduled appointment. It is important that you keep this appointment. If absolutely necessary, you can request that your appointment be rescheduled however, please be aware that rescheduling may delay the processing of your application. Please follow the instructions on your appointment notice if you need to reschedule. Occasionally, you may receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints taken when you have filed a form other than those listed above. In these situations, you may receive your appointment notice more than 30 days after submitting your application or petition.
Your Case Status: Initial Review
The I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) was transferred and is now being processed at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
During this step, USCIS initiates the background checks of the applicant/petitioner and identifies issues that may need to be addressed either during an interview or by asking the applicant/petitioner to submit additional information or documentation. USCIS reviews the applicant's/petitioner's criminal history, determines if there are national security concerns that need to be addressed, and reviews the application/petition for fraud indicators.
If you have filed an I-485, I-589, I-751, N-400, I-90, I-821, I-131 or I-765, you can expect to receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints and/or photographs taken. The timing of your appointment is determined by the number of applicants ahead of you that also need a biometric appointment. We try to schedule biometric appointments as quickly as possible and in most cases you will receive your appointment notice within 30 days of submitting your application. We will send your appointment notice approximately 14 days ahead of your scheduled appointment. It is important that you keep this appointment. If absolutely necessary, you can request that your appointment be rescheduled however, please be aware that rescheduling may delay the processing of your application. Please follow the instructions on your appointment notice if you need to reschedule. Occasionally, you may receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints taken when you have filed a form other than those listed above. In these situations, you may receive your appointment notice more than 30 days after submitting your application or petition.
(Day 1)07/18/2013 - Package mailed Certified Priority Postage. 2nd day delivery to the Dallas Post Office Box
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Notification received via text with Receipt Number (EAC...)
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Effective date is July 19th
(Day 8)07/26/2013 - NOA1 Received
(Day 11)07/29/2013 - Alien Registration Number changed
(Day 25)08/12/2013 - Case Transferred
(Day 29)08/16/2013 - Transfer Completed - Processing Commences??
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Notification received via text with Receipt Number (EAC...)
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Effective date is July 19th
(Day 8)07/26/2013 - NOA1 Received
(Day 11)07/29/2013 - Alien Registration Number changed
(Day 25)08/12/2013 - Case Transferred
(Day 29)08/16/2013 - Transfer Completed - Processing Commences??
(Day 1)07/18/2013 - Package mailed Certified Priority Postage. 2nd day delivery to the Dallas Post Office Box
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Notification received via text with Receipt Number (EAC...)
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Effective date is July 19th
(Day 8)07/26/2013 - NOA1 Received
(Day 11)07/29/2013 - Alien Registration Number changed
(Day 25)08/12/2013 - Case Transferred
(Day 29)08/16/2013 - Transfer Completed - Processing Commences??
(Day 29)08/16/2013 - NOA arrived that case was transferred to Mesquite, TX
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Notification received via text with Receipt Number (EAC...)
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Effective date is July 19th
(Day 8)07/26/2013 - NOA1 Received
(Day 11)07/29/2013 - Alien Registration Number changed
(Day 25)08/12/2013 - Case Transferred
(Day 29)08/16/2013 - Transfer Completed - Processing Commences??
(Day 29)08/16/2013 - NOA arrived that case was transferred to Mesquite, TX
Post Decision Activity
On September 27, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.
On September 27, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.
(Day 1)07/18/2013 - Package mailed Certified Priority Postage. 2nd day delivery to the Dallas Post Office Box
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Notification received via text with Receipt Number (EAC...)
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Effective date is July 19th
(Day 8)07/26/2013 - NOA1 Received
(Day 11)07/29/2013 - Alien Registration Number changed
(Day 25)08/12/2013 - Case Transferred
(Day 29)08/16/2013 - Transfer Completed - Processing Commences??
(Day 29)08/16/2013 - NOA arrived that case was transferred to Mesquite, TX
(Day 72)09/27/2013 - Case approval notification text received
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Notification received via text with Receipt Number (EAC...)
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Effective date is July 19th
(Day 8)07/26/2013 - NOA1 Received
(Day 11)07/29/2013 - Alien Registration Number changed
(Day 25)08/12/2013 - Case Transferred
(Day 29)08/16/2013 - Transfer Completed - Processing Commences??
(Day 29)08/16/2013 - NOA arrived that case was transferred to Mesquite, TX
(Day 72)09/27/2013 - Case approval notification text received
K-1 Process Flowchart
http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1flow
http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1flow
(Day 1)07/18/2013 - Package mailed Certified Priority Postage. 2nd day delivery to the Dallas Post Office Box
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Notification received via text with Receipt Number (EAC...)
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Effective date is July 19th
(Day 8)07/26/2013 - NOA1 Received
(Day 11)07/29/2013 - Alien Registration Number changed
(Day 25)08/12/2013 - Case Transferred
(Day 29)08/16/2013 - Transfer Completed - Processing Commences??
(Day 29)08/16/2013 - NOA arrived that case was transferred to Mesquite, TX
(Day 72)09/27/2013 - Case approval notification text received
(Day 76)10/01/2013 - NOA2 letter received
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Notification received via text with Receipt Number (EAC...)
(Day 6)07/24/2013 - Effective date is July 19th
(Day 8)07/26/2013 - NOA1 Received
(Day 11)07/29/2013 - Alien Registration Number changed
(Day 25)08/12/2013 - Case Transferred
(Day 29)08/16/2013 - Transfer Completed - Processing Commences??
(Day 29)08/16/2013 - NOA arrived that case was transferred to Mesquite, TX
(Day 72)09/27/2013 - Case approval notification text received
(Day 76)10/01/2013 - NOA2 letter received