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Title: Is there some way to check K-1 status?? Post by: Oscar on July 25, 2002, 04:00:00 AM The INS received my K-1 petition 6 weeks ago now (man! The time is flying!) and I just wanted to know if there is a way to check on any status etc..
When I got my NOA that they had received my application (a week after I sent it), there was no file number or anything to track. Do I just have to wait to hear anything more or is there any way to check the status of things?? Nebraska center by the way... Thanks in advance! Title: Re: Is there some way to check K-1 status?? Post by: thomas on July 27, 2002, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Is there some way to check K-1 status??, posted by Oscar on Jul 25, 2002
Nebraska is the slowest of them, which is what I went thru. For me I was approved June 13th or so, after waiting 63 days. I've heard right now it's going about 70-85 days for processing, and the previous post reflects that. relax, do other things, get the rest of your stuff in order. Don't check every day, as soon as you are accepted, you'll get teh letter within 3 days, seriously. Good luck. Title: Re: Re: Is there some way to check K-1 status?? Post by: Oscar on July 27, 2002, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Is there some way to check K-1 statu..., posted by thomas on Jul 27, 2002
As I have said before, I am NOT dying or anything. I think 63 days is very quick, perhaps it will be as short for us. I already have all the rest of my stuff in order, the police report, divorce decree, birth certs, 1-134, etc., went with the petition.. Only thing she needs is her physical, so that should speed things up a bit. I already called the automated number and put in my number. All it says is that petitions are taking from 70-120 days, so it was really no help at all. Later, Title: Dying... etc... Post by: BrianN on July 28, 2002, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Re: Is there some way to check K-1 s..., posted by Oscar on Jul 27, 2002
I can definitely agree with you. After reading tons of archives, and the gripping anticipation and frustration that everyone else has gone through in the past, I decided not to even THINK about this stage of the process. What the heck, I'd rather pay $200-$300 a month for long distance than sweat waiting for hell to freeze over. Writing a check is much easier. I'm returning in mid-sept for a month anyway, so nobody's in a hurry, and we're really looking forward to me getting back there more than we are getting her here. It's really taken the bs edge off of the whole process. Title: Re: Dying... etc... Post by: MarkInTx on July 28, 2002, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Dying... etc..., posted by BrianN on Jul 28, 2002
Well, I was hoping to have my new wife and son here in time for him to start the school year... It's going to be hard enough for him without having to start in the middle of the year, I think... But... there's nothing that can be done now but wait... Title: Mark- Have you sent in your petition yet? Post by: Oscar on July 28, 2002, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Dying... etc..., posted by MarkInTx on Jul 28, 2002
Have you gotten all your papers from her and submitted yet? Are you submitting everything or just the minimum? I am thinking my girl should be here well before thanksgiving. I am happy they will be here for the holidays.. Title: Re: Mark- Have you sent in your petition yet? Post by: MarkInTx on July 28, 2002, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Mark- Have you sent in your petition yet..., posted by Oscar on Jul 28, 2002
Yes, it's away. It's been in their hands for a couple of weeks now. I submitted somewhere between the maximum and the minimum. It was taking so long to get some things that I figured I was better off just sending it away as is. What is the point in saving a month's processing time if it takes a month to get the things to save it? Anyway... that was my thinking... Title: If this happens, I'll buy you and your new family dinner. Post by: BrianN on July 28, 2002, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Mark- Have you sent in your petition yet..., posted by Oscar on Jul 28, 2002
Thanksgiving? Dude... you be doing really good at this rate! Title: Re: If this happens, I'll buy you and your new family dinner. Post by: MarkInTx on July 28, 2002, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to If this happens, I'll buy you and your n..., posted by BrianN on Jul 28, 2002
You're on! You do mean in the DFW area... right? Title: Re: Re: If this happens, I'll buy you and your new family dinner. Post by: BrianN on July 28, 2002, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: If this happens, I'll buy you and yo..., posted by MarkInTx on Jul 28, 2002
heh heh... Well then, there's a good possibility I may still be in Russia when my fiance's interview is scheduled. Thanksgiving... hmmm. Maybe we can meet in Moscow! lol! Title: Re: If this happens, I'll buy you and your new family dinner. Post by: Oscar on July 28, 2002, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to If this happens, I'll buy you and your n..., posted by BrianN on Jul 28, 2002
Brian, Thanksgiving will be more than 5 months (5.5) from when the INS received my petition. I certainly do expect they will be here by then.. Title: Gimme the address where to send the turkey then! Post by: BrianN on July 28, 2002, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: If this happens, I'll buy you and yo..., posted by Oscar on Jul 28, 2002
Sure hope your timeline works out on this! Title: Wow Mark! Post by: BrianN on July 28, 2002, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Dying... etc..., posted by MarkInTx on Jul 28, 2002
Going through TX like me and... ahhh no way no how that's gonna happen! (well maybe?) Initially I figured that if I had my new wife and son here by Christmas, I'd be doin great. Then I decided that by using Russian Xmas dates, It'd probably be more realistic. Rack up them phone bills! The bigger the better! lol! Title: Status as follows Post by: MNKenr on July 27, 2002, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Is there some way to check K-1 status??, posted by Oscar on Jul 25, 2002
California As of 7/23/02 they were processing I-129F cases dated 5/07/02 Nebraska (the center I am using) Texas Vermont Of course Nebraska is going at snails pace and Vermont is flying. What is it about Vermont that allows them a 2 week turn around time? MNKenr Title: Thanks for the info everybody.. appreciated! n/t Post by: Oscar on July 26, 2002, 04:00:00 AM Title: Re: Is there some way to check K-1 status?? Post by: Charles on July 26, 2002, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Is there some way to check K-1 status??, posted by Oscar on Jul 25, 2002
The first NOA should have a number on it, it is called the "receipt number" on the NOA. Try the telephone number (in the evening unless you want to wait all day) as suggested in the post below and there may be some prompts to get you a computerized status of the K-1 as well as their estimated processing time. I would avoid the Congressman route. I just went that way when the INS messed up his green card with the wrong birthday and it creates more problems than it solves. (Vermont may be fast on the K-1, but it's hell after that!) If you can't get through via phone, Check the estimated processing time and, if that has passed, send a letter attaching a copy of the first NOA to check status. Title: Oscar... Post by: BrianN on July 26, 2002, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Is there some way to check K-1 status??, posted by Oscar on Jul 25, 2002
There's no way to check anything between the time you submit and then receive the (second - the real one) noa. However... Your fiancee is from UR I think and the best you can do is check it online after the INS approves your petition and then sends it to Warsaw. I'm sure you know of this link by now, but for everyone else that doesn't: (Interview Dates) http://www.usinfo.pl/consular/appoint/fiance.htm For Russian Fiance' Visa Interview Dates: http://www.usembassy.state.gov/moscow.html/wwwhcisk.html I think that the above link name will change over time so don't rely on it after todays post. Title: Re: Is there some way to check K-1 status?? Post by: Apk1 on July 25, 2002, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Is there some way to check K-1 status??, posted by Oscar on Jul 25, 2002
There is a phone number (or used to be) that you could call to check your status of your petition, it was an interactive recorded message...you punched in your number that you have on your NOA-1 and wait to hear another recorded message...pending or approved. If I can remember (it has been over a year now) the phone number was on one of the MOB sites, maybe someone can help you out with the current info... apk Title: Re: Re: Is there some way to check K-1 status?? Post by: Apk1 on July 25, 2002, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Is there some way to check K-1 statu..., posted by Apk1 on Jul 25, 2002
Now I remember...the number was on the back of the NOA#1, at least it used to be! Title: Grin and bear it! Post by: Rags on July 25, 2002, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Is there some way to check K-1 status??, posted by Oscar on Jul 25, 2002
Try keeping busy by cleaning and repainting the house or working a lot of overtime. There's nothing that you can do now but hope, pray, and WAIT. Hang in there. I know that it seems like it is killing you but noone has died doing this yet. This is, without a doubt, the hardest part of the whole process. Title: Re: Grin and bear it! Post by: Oscar on July 25, 2002, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Grin and bear it!, posted by Rags on Jul 25, 2002
No, I'm not dying or anything, I just wondered if there was any way at all to check on the status, that's all.. Title: Unfortunately NO... Post by: Rags on July 25, 2002, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Grin and bear it!, posted by Oscar on Jul 25, 2002
I know of some guys that have hired lawyers or had elected representatives intervene on their behalf to find out what was happening with their cases but what do you think happens if someone has to run down your file? A. It gets put back (on the bottom of the stack). Title: Rags- LOL! n/t Post by: Oscar on July 25, 2002, 04:00:00 AM Title: None to My Knowledge - Just a Waiting Game n/t Post by: Dan on July 25, 2002, 04:00:00 AM Title: Thanks guys... n/t Post by: Oscar on July 25, 2002, 04:00:00 AM |