My Fiancé Visa Progress & Timeline
Aug 2nd 2018, 10:49 am
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Re: My Fiancé Visa Progress & Timeline
The entire system is in shambles right now. Unbelievable backlogs at all levels. Understaffed, underfunded, mismanaged. We need change, but there is no political willpower to affect change. It's an outrage. American citizens are directly affected by this mess.
Aug 2nd 2018, 10:50 am
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Re: My Fiancé Visa Progress & Timeline
The processing time seems different between different sites, ours went to California so we're nearing that processing window.
I know it's a while to go yet but it would be nice to see a bit of progress.
I know it's a while to go yet but it would be nice to see a bit of progress.
Aug 2nd 2018, 1:18 pm
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Re: My Fiancé Visa Progress & Timeline
We filed last December and it took us 6.5 months for our I-129F to be accepted, it's a long frustrating wait but once accepted the process picks up pace.
Aug 2nd 2018, 5:27 pm
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Re: My Fiancé Visa Progress & Timeline
BigT failed to mention that they had issues with an incorrectly filed I-130 by their US immigration attorney who filed for adjustment of status rather than an IR-1 visa obtained outside of the US. So his timeline can't be construed as the norm for anyone going through the I-130 process for a Visa.
Aug 2nd 2018, 10:56 pm
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Re: My Fiancé Visa Progress & Timeline
BigT failed to mention that they had issues with an incorrectly filed I-130 by their US immigration attorney who filed for adjustment of status rather than an IR-1 visa obtained outside of the US. So his timeline can't be construed as the norm for anyone going through the I-130 process for a Visa.
https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/historic-pt
Aug 2nd 2018, 11:21 pm
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Re: My Fiancé Visa Progress & Timeline
Yes, they have been increasing for over a year now. I know they have started the unprecedented interviewing of change of status to permanent residency for those here in the US on work visas. That has cut into manpower needed for adjudicating adjustment of status due to marriage to a US Citizen.
Aug 3rd 2018, 6:19 am
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I've tried to adopt a "it takes as long as it takes" attitude, if I worry or fret about how long its taking, then it just makes things worse.
I have my work, so although sitting around waiting sucks, I am able to save money and keep myself occupied.
I have my work, so although sitting around waiting sucks, I am able to save money and keep myself occupied.
Aug 3rd 2018, 12:19 pm
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Re: My Fiancé Visa Progress & Timeline
BigT failed to mention that they had issues with an incorrectly filed I-130 by their US immigration attorney who filed for adjustment of status rather than an IR-1 visa obtained outside of the US. So his timeline can't be construed as the norm for anyone going through the I-130 process for a Visa.
Only one good thing will come from this is an IR1 visa rather than a CR1 meaning I wont have to deal with the USCIS to remove conditions!
Aug 3rd 2018, 1:43 pm
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Re: My Fiancé Visa Progress & Timeline
Great attitude and the perfect spin on this misadventure.
Aug 13th 2018, 1:49 pm
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Re: My Fiancé Visa Progress & Timeline
Hi all,
Unfortunately no progress to report, but I did pull together somewhat of a Gant Chat that might illustrate things along side a simple list of dates and actions;
As things progress and more information becomes available I will update this.
Thanks very much,
Unfortunately no progress to report, but I did pull together somewhat of a Gant Chat that might illustrate things along side a simple list of dates and actions;
As things progress and more information becomes available I will update this.
Thanks very much,
Last edited by 01morrissonj; Aug 13th 2018 at 1:51 pm.
Aug 16th 2018, 6:22 am
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Re: My Fiancé Visa Progress & Timeline
Quick update from last night:
Early March 2018 - Met with lawyer to discuss our options and how to move forward
27th March 2018 - Submitted I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé
9th April 2018 - Received Form I-797C Notice of Action with received date of 4th April 2018 (online case tracker also confirms received date of 4th April)
25th July 2018 - No further progress yet
15th August 2018 - Following a talk with the immigration lawyer, he informs us that it could be another 3 - 6 months.
Early March 2018 - Met with lawyer to discuss our options and how to move forward
27th March 2018 - Submitted I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé
9th April 2018 - Received Form I-797C Notice of Action with received date of 4th April 2018 (online case tracker also confirms received date of 4th April)
25th July 2018 - No further progress yet
15th August 2018 - Following a talk with the immigration lawyer, he informs us that it could be another 3 - 6 months.
Aug 16th 2018, 7:35 am
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Re: My Fiancé Visa Progress & Timeline
You probably won’t get NOA2 until mid October if everything is straight forward. They are currently working on the first half of Feb filers so jusy sit back and relax.
Aug 16th 2018, 11:08 pm
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Re: My Fiancé Visa Progress & Timeline
Hey! I applied for my K1 back in June 2017 and got it in hand this year in April.. so it took around 9 months. Enjoy your time at home, I’ve been here (Nebraska) for 4 months now, love it here and the way of life but I do miss the U.K. and my family. Never been to Louisiana, but I’ve heard they have some good food down there 😁
Aug 23rd 2018, 7:17 am
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Re: My Fiancé Visa Progress & Timeline
Small Update
Early March 2018 - Met with lawyer to discuss our options and how to move forward
27th March 2018 - Submitted I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé
9th April 2018 - Received Form I-797C Notice of Action with received date of 4th April 2018 (online case tracker also confirms received date of 4th April)
25th July 2018 - No further progress yet
15th August 2018 - Following a talk with the immigration lawyer, he informs us that it could be another 3 - 6 months.
17th August 2018 - Filed for ACRO Police Certificate
22nd August 2018 - Received Police Certificate
Early March 2018 - Met with lawyer to discuss our options and how to move forward
27th March 2018 - Submitted I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé
9th April 2018 - Received Form I-797C Notice of Action with received date of 4th April 2018 (online case tracker also confirms received date of 4th April)
25th July 2018 - No further progress yet
15th August 2018 - Following a talk with the immigration lawyer, he informs us that it could be another 3 - 6 months.
17th August 2018 - Filed for ACRO Police Certificate
22nd August 2018 - Received Police Certificate
Aug 23rd 2018, 7:00 pm
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