2022 K1 Fiance Visa Processing Timeline

www.visacoach.c... The K1 fiancee visa timeline includes currently in 2022, due to the Covid Pandemic about 9 to 11 months processing at USCIS followed by 3 to 4 months at the State Department. Most cases, except where consulates have been extensively closed due to quarantines should take around a year, from submission to visa issuance.
Two separate departments of the US government USCIS
(United States citizenship and immigration service)
and the US Department of State are going to handle your case , one after the other.
First your application is mailed to USCIS to their lockbox in Dallas Texas.
This location is basically a mailroom/sorting facility.
Mailroom clerks in Dallas will decide which regional center to send
your case to for processing.
The notice you receive after the case finally arrives at its final destination,
will confirm which center your case was assigned to, either California,
District of Columbia,Missouri, Nebraska, Texas or Vermont.
USCIS officers will carefully review your application. inspecting your documents and
evidence to confirm eligibility. During processing, the FBI will be tasked
to conduct a criminal background check.
Currently in 2022, USCIS is taking on average 9 to 11 months to complete
their review on a fiance visa case.
This general timing is slower than their optimum policy processing time by
a few months.
This delay is primarily due to covid which has reduced the number of USCIS workers
and their efficiency.
In addition in 2021 once international travel increased, couples who had been
waiting to meet did so,
then immediately submitted their immigration applications.
The combination of less efficient staff and
larger case load has led to these delays.
Most cases USCIS will probably fall within the 9 to 11 months range.
Some cases may go faster and some may take longer.
How long your specific case will take is a function of the quality and
completeness of your petition,
how busy the processing center is, how up to date and empty your FBI file is,
and finally who is assigned to review your case. Some reviewers
are quite professional and work efficiently,
but unfortunately not all work to that same standard.
Common and avoidable sources of delay are caused by incorrectly filling
in the forms, and/or not submitting required evidence.
When USCIS comes across such applications, processing grinds to
a halt. Sometimes errors are so blatant that the reviewer
doesn't even bother offering a chance to fix the problem, instead simply denies
the case outright.
Once USCIS finishes their review. USCIS issues a notice, “approving”
the case for the next 4 months.
The validity time is intentionally made so short, to encourage sincere applicants
to move their cases forward as quickly as is possible.
Next your case is passed to the US Department of State.
The Department of State has a processing center in New Hampshire,
called the National Visa Center or NVC.
For a fiance visa, nvc's involvement is relatively short.
NVC reviews the case, just long enough to identify which consulate should be
assigned for final interview and Visa issuance.
Then sends the case file via diplomatic pouch to the American Consulate
responsible to interview your fiancee.
Under normal circumstances, the fiance visa case is only at NVC for a month or less.
What can affect how long a case remains at NVC is what is happening at the
destination consulate.
If the consulate is all caught up and ready to interview new fiance visa cases,
the time spent at NVC is very short. However if the consulate has a backlog,
then typically the case will remain at NVC, in essence warehoused there,
until the consulate is ready to schedule more interviews.
Under covid, many consulates were temporarily closed, and even today many have not
yet reopened, or have only partially reopened.
After the delay caused at USCIS, availability of interview time slots at the consulate
will have biggest effect on the timeline and possible additional delays to get your visa.
For example the Philippines has had very rigid quarantines for the past 2 years,
and currently there is about a full years worth of Philippines cases,
currently waiting at NVC for their turn to be sent to Manila.
Once your case has left NVC, a week later it should arrive at the consulate.
The cases details are entered into the consulate’s database and
within a few weeks, the consulate should contact your Fiancee
advising that the consulate is "Ready" for your interview.
Some consulates are busier, more efficient, and or work faster than others.
In the Philippines when there is no covid related backlog, the process is normally
very efficient and fast.
Normally after arrival it only takes about two to three months to get the interview.
By comparison Vietnam and China typically take twice as long to get an interview date.
The Approval/Denial decision is made during the interview

[@mrs.dianavanessahill]

Brendan & I are forever grateful with your service! After over a year! I finally came back to the USA on a K1 visa! We are getting married this February, We will start my adjustment of status very soon! 💗 thank you for making our love story a reality

[@Visacoach]

You are most welcome !! and Welcome to USA !!!

[@fatumojama2038]

Hi 👋 I went to apply fiancé visa I have questions do I need to write a letter to explain how met we already met face to face I have photos

[@Visacoach]

With every one of my applications I help my couple write a statement that explains the history of their relationship and courtship. I think it is a valuable addition to the rainbow of evidence I help them present as part of their application. This is one of many reasons why the applications I prepare are successful.

[@mrs.dianavanessahill]

@@Visacoach yes in did having your service gave us so much peace of mind, everything went so smooth! We are excited to start this new adjustment of status, with you by our side! Thanks Fred!

[@Visacoach]

Thanks for your support and kind words !!

[@bowntown1909]

Thank you Mr. Wahl for another informative and detailed video. My fiancé and I thank you for all your help in processing our fiancé visa. One of the things I really respect about your service is that each time we reached out to you by phone call or email you have always gotten back to is in less than 24 hours!! Thank you sir.

[@Visacoach]

Thanks. You are welcome !.

[@joannloyola028]

Thank you🙏♥️🥰

[@charinahervas4499]

hows ur processing

[@geraldtaphorn6570]

Hello again People. I have an update on my experience. My i-129f has taken 13 months to get approval from USCIS. I think the next step is NVC. Just wanted to give a heads up to everyone about what might of delayed my case. We met online thought a dating site. The misunderstood was that they might have been an International Marriage Broker. That was not true but raised a suspicion with USCIS. Thank you for your KZbin video.

[@aftertheinterview]

Hello may I ask when you filed your petition?

[@milaali1420]

Was is married visa or fiancé visa ?

[@nidakhan4834]

When did you applied

[@ithaka9564]

I'm at 12.5 months. I'm surprised they didn't stretch the wait time again. Good luck!

[@MaricrisDelaVega41216]

From Philippines we got approved January 2022 and we are waiting patiently thanks for the update. as a Filipino who will live there in the future i know USA will really appreciate people who patiently wait for their turn ‘coz if it was God who want it to happen,… it will happen. Godless everyone ❤️

[@Visacoach]

Good luck !!

[@evelynsukarmadijaya3958]

May i ask When did you apply?

[@unfairsanic5089]

Thank you for this information, ive submitted my k1 visa file last october and still waiting for their update because i knew that they are taking forever to process this visa

[@Visacoach]

Good luck !!

[@SA-yy2mr]

May I ask how long to receive a welcome letter from NVC after I received my approved NOA1 in November 8, 2022 for K1 visa still haven't heard nothing for 2nd NOA2 how long is the process in Egypt for fiancée to receive letter

[@Visacoach]

It varies. Between a few weeks and never.

[@NOOBSNYPER]

We already started processing our k1 with you. Me and jean are very excited almost after 5 years finally we are going to be finally together.

[@Visacoach]

Yea !!

[@alisashevtsova6038]

Did your K1 visa take 5 years? Is it so long for everyone? Applied on April 2021 and still waiting on USCIS answer

[@romianmarch7794]

@@alisashevtsova6038 so ur telling me that from you got a notification that they received the documents , you haven’t heard back anything ?

[@tina8212]

We sent out our petition last Dec. the waiting game begins…thank you for this info visa coach

[@Visacoach]

Welcome + Good luck.

[@kikeca5923]

youre still waiting from DEC 2020?

[@tina8212]

@@kikeca5923 Dec 2021. It’s been alittle more than 90 days now

[@erikal.8400]

any updates?

[@omar_s.a.s620]

I was having a little paranoia about my plans with my partner watching this as a recap definitely helps thank you 🙏

[@Visacoach]

Welcome.

[@Sementha.]

Since k1visas takes so long they should atleast allow us to visit our spouses in the US without thinking of suspicious act or scrutiny. It's just we can't handle the distance and the long process of the visa application. So to visit my fiance in the US what other visiting visa should I apply for?

[@Visacoach]

Sorry, but the only visa you are likely to get is the K1 fiance visa. If you are eligible today, you should have your fiance submit as soon as possible. The sooner started, the sooner it is over.

[@Sementha.]

@@Visacoach yes we did submit our k1 application in December but the wait is long which is why I'm considering visiting while we wait. It's just way to much of a waiting period, but thanks for responding

[@Visacoach]

You can apply for a B1/B2 visitor visa at any time. The cost is only $200. You might be one of the lucky ones. Good luck!

[@100questionstvshow]

they don't post too often but with each video we can have the best information. Helpful and explicit video! What about administrative processing?

[@Visacoach]

Thanks, I guess. AP is described at www.visacoach.com/visa-denied-or-on-holdadministrative-processing-or-sent-back-to-uscis/ and www.visacoach.com/administrative-processing/

[@boucoindio9738]

what happen if i send the i129 f without the evidence but i have it with me but i for got , can i bring to the embassy appoiment or maybe they can denied ?

[@Visacoach]

You can get denied if the consular officer feels that is appropriate, regardless of what evidence you submit.

[@Hogansluck]

Fred is good,he helped us from k1 to being approved of my greencard. Can't thanked him enough! 🇵🇭 to 🇺🇸

[@Visacoach]

Thanks for your support !!

[@namenoname8637]

thank you very much for your information, I have one question,my case was received 12,5 months ago,when can i expect to hear someting?😞thank you

[@Visacoach]

Sorry, don't know anything about your situation. Best is you ask the consultant or attorney working and knowledgeable on your case

[@ifyogbo]

Thank you for your explanation. It was very helpful.

[@Visacoach]

You are welcome !!

[@garrylafferty100]

It 10-13 months USCIS 2022 if no RFE expect to be a year at NVC Philippines big back log for interview they not touched 2021 with few expedients

[@thomousgoddard7281]

This was extremely helpful thank you so much for your video.

[@Visacoach]

You are most welcome !!

[@michaltesfu5463]

U r the best 👌... thanks alot Presize and well designed presentations...

[@Visacoach]

Thanks !!

[@halimahassani6969]

I'm new to the channel, thanks for the info

[@Visacoach]

Welcome !!

[@ian2372]

Please make a follow up to this. I (US Citizen, Veteran Iraq/Afghanistan, Dallas TX) have a Russian fiancé and things are very difficult due to the current political situation. We can get her an appointment basically anywhere other than the Moscow embassy but I'm not sure how the current situation would delay this. Is an immigration attorney pretty much always required?

[@Visacoach]

Peace and friendly relations between countries is what is required for smooth processing of cases. Sorry, your fiance, is not resposible for what the Russian government is up to, however, that issue will trickle down to slow and make more frustrating her case, Not any cause of her own, not anything an attorney or consultant can fix. Just the current atmosphere.

[@ithaka9564]

it's been 14 months. No NOA 2, not allowed to inquiry my case yet.

[@queenemieren1259]

my k1 visa expired last year and we write for reinstatement now my K1 visa case says READY and i have case number from last year can i go a head for medical and interview ? or i should call the nvc what next i can do

[@Visacoach]

The consulate or the consultant or attorney working on your case should tell you.

[@anggabenitt6744]

Thank you sir for sharing with us

[@Visacoach]

Welcome !!

[@Rodriguez9541]

How can we tell how backed up the embassy’s where we will be interviewing are? And does the petitioner and the beneficiary have to go to the interview??

[@Visacoach]

Contact the consulate, contact other applicants that are in process, hire professional help that has experience and familiarity in dealing with the destination consulate. The beneficiary is required to attend the interview. Only in the rarest of circumstances is the sponsor asked to attend too.

[@ngaucha1]

Very good video!

[@Visacoach]

Thanks !!!

[@lynsvlog6089]

Hi Coach, im watching and got nice content videos, very impormative,We apply soon too.Thank you so much godbless

[@Visacoach]

Good luck !!

[@return1210]

Thank you Mr. Wahl :) I looked up and picked evidence from the end of 2017 (the time we started talking to each other), do you think it is too much? Is there any chance that the officers will deny our documents because it's too much than their requirement of "2-year period"?

[@Visacoach]

When working with my couples I provide them a personalized checklist of all the documents and evidence that based on their situation I recommend to include in the application. I spend a lot of time to review and insure that "the right amount" of evidence is presented. Sorry, that takes experience and knowledge, and there is no simple answer to provide here.

[@DUangUDom]

I have concerns because my case is beyond uscis normal working hours but i haven't received any approval yet. I have emailed them twice but no progress has been made. don't know what to do

[@Visacoach]

Contacting USCIS once the case is outside normal processing time is the correct procedure. Rinse and repeat after 3 months.

[@DUangUDom]

@@Visacoach thank you very much

[@Visacoach]

Welcome !!

[@berryj1338]

Hello Fred Wahl, I wanted to ask a question. If it happens that your fiancé's full time job is to be a family member's caregiver at home but has savings from his former job .He's a care giver because of the family member's medical condition and he also manages his entire assets and investments but he hopes to get a job of his own soonest. Can he still file for the K1 visa now if he wants to using his savings and having a family member as a joint sponsor if need be. Or what till he gets a new job outside before filing .Is there a way out? Thanks for your response.

[@Visacoach]

Complicated question that requires more information. The consultant or attorney working with your who understands the intricacies of your fiancee's financial situation should be able to answer this. If you do not have help, then you should reconsider your DIY efforts. However I do offer some services to help DIY'ers. for a menu of service send your request to [e-mail]

[@سمكة1122]

Thank you.i do visa k1 for 17 months no answer. I am still waiting.

[@Visacoach]

Hopefully your case will be resolved soon. Good luck !!

[@fernando00soccer]

Do you know if the Indonesia consulate is efficient or if it’s backed right now?

[@Visacoach]

Best is you contact the consulate for current updates.

[@cabdisaaqxasanfiiwdow2897]

Imready

[@Lilyvan23]

Thank you for the update! Can you help with waiver form I-601?

[@Visacoach]

Sorry, my understanding is that waiver requests are successful based on legal arguments so I always recommend you ask an attorney to assist. As a consultant can not offer legal advice or services.

[@jeffreybennett6704]

I received my NOA 1 on April 13, 2021. I was approved on August 26, 2022. 500 DAYS! 17 MONTHS. To tell people that they could have a K1 in even 13 months like even the USCIS site states, is incorrect.

[@Visacoach]

It's called statistics. Statistics look at a population, not an individual case. When I published this video, this was my best forecast for 2022. You may want to go back and find what my forcast was for 2021 when your case was filed. Also depends on Country. If your case was Philippines or another courtry hard hit by covid, then ALL of those cases were delayed due to Covid.

[@Mehravaran-du1pq]

Hi 🌸 Which is going to be faster the finace visa? Or we get married and get the marriage visa?

[@Visacoach]

Fiancee is typically around 8 months faster. See www.visacoach.com/fiance-vs-spouse-which-is-better/ for a comparison of the two paths.

[@adzlanbrady2396]

We use the Rapid visa but it’s seems our case still stagnate in the uscis been 11 months of waiting but we don’t have a news to have a NOA2. Sad 😞 but some application who is late to be submitted are now approved is rapid visa dont have a power to make the process faster? Its like the process is just the same with the people who are make their own application.

[@Visacoach]

Any service that promises "we can make the process faster" is trying to cheat you. VisaCoach makes the process smoother, less nerve wracking, and with best chance of success but we never promise to make it faster, because that is absolutely not how the process works.

[@ScottyMac71]

How efficient is Mexico at processing visa's, compared to the Philippines?

[@Visacoach]

Historically a few months slower.

[@noorahazim1832]

Hi sir thank you so much for this helpful information, my fiancé and I applied on June 2nd 2021 and we still have not received any update we are getting worried ofc because it’s taking so long , Is there any way to speed the process as we would love to get married this year . What month are we gonna expect to receive any update for our k1 visa ?

[@Visacoach]

Currently USCIS is taking on average 9 to 11 months to complete their review of most cases, so you probably will hear from them soon or within a few months.

[@ithaka9564]

have you heard anything yet?

[@yemsrachberhan8840]

Hellow fred My k1 visa status have been issued on ceac for a week But i still didnt get my passport and visa Do i have to go to the DHL and ask Or do i have to wait till i get an email Thank you

[@Visacoach]

If the consulate provided you with courier tracking information, sure you can contact the courier service. However normal situation, is you patiently wait, it might take a few weeks to arrive. If a month goes by and you have not received your passport, then chase the consulate.

[@robertwilsonjr.1865]

Hello! I have a question. I am wanting to know if it’s best for my fiance to apply for a tourist visa and then once he’s in the states with me apply for a change of status.. or if it’s better to just directly apply for the fiance visa. Also: while the fiance visa is processing: is he allowed to visit me? We currently live in Europe together but I’m returning back to the states next week :( he is Argentinian/ Italian (has citizenship in both countries). Any advice would be super helpful! Thanks in advance

[@Visacoach]

Applying for a tourist visa and the "intent" is to adjust status, is considered immigration fraud. The "best" path is to follow the rules. You can apply for a fiance visa and he can reasonably and following the rules join you in USA in about a year. Or you can marry and he can reasonably and following the rules join you in about a year and a half. He is "allowed" to visit if he has a visitor visa. However it is sometimes hard to get a visitor visa, due to suspicion of applicants planning the same type of fraud you were considering. BEST path is to follow the rules. See www.visacoach.com/fiance-vs-spouse-which-is-better/

[@lindakatherinecubillos8229]

She doesn’t need a visa, with her Italian citizenship she can apply for a ESTA, it’s a e online visa and she can visit you all the times she want even if you made the application…

[@Food4thought1234]

If you don’t mind, can you do a update later? I’m in the similar situation, and scared on what to do. I don’t want to mess anything up. I have colleges who go married, and his wife got denied. People are saying it’s because she has too many citizenship (2 like your BF) so that is considered high risk. But he’s former military, and we make good money. So I’m so confused and worried why they got denied. IN any case, it seems like the K1 visa is better. Since they can come into the country with the intent to marry, and then you can apply for the permanent. But what I’m trying to say, it make sure you HIRE someone, and get all the information BEFORE you do anything. One little thing can mess everything up, and that not even considering the person who is approving the visa. But good luck! And hope it goes well.

[@jiya.s7878]

Please also explain why receipt date is going backwards each month.

[@Visacoach]

I have no answer.

[@testboot6247]

Hi sir ! Thank you so much for your help video! l would like to have an idea for the duration time to send our case from NVC to the consulat it in Algeria ? l did apply in last July 2021 . Sincerly

[@Visacoach]

Expect it to take at least a year.

[@ishanisarkar86]

Wonderful explanation. Thank You Fred. All your videos related to K1 visa so far are great. I have been following you for quite some time.

[@Visacoach]

you are welcome !!

[@farahhasina4243]

If the fiancé applies for the visa of the fiancée of another country in the USA, then can the fiancé come to said country and take the fiancée after the visa is approved? Will there be any problems from the embassy or any other problems?

[@Visacoach]

Sorry, I do not understand what you are asking. The American always applies in the USA, the foreign beneficiary uses the fiance visa, once granted to enter the USA

[@nimnim25]

hey Mr.Wahl, my case was received 7 months ago, does reviewing the case start right after receiving the case by 9-11 months or it basically the same? i just want to know when can i expect to hear something 🙏🏻

[@Visacoach]

Usually you don't hear anything but "Thanks for your application", followed 9 to 11 months later with "Your case is approved by USCIC and has been sent to the State Department"

[@Misszanzon8]

Thank you for all information as u said that may the country will make little different about the case if the fiancé is living in United Arab of emirates is that my help for something ??

[@Visacoach]

Currently, it will probably take around 18 months for a Fiance visa case that will be interviewed at the US embassy in Abu Dhabi

[@Misszanzon8]

@@Visacoach why all that time if u know plz inform me my fiancé is American citizen ! So why i should wait all that time 😔

[@Visacoach]

If you want the visa, you apply and get in line with all other applicants. If you don't want to wait, then don't apply.

[@recamanacap1298]

Hello can I ask question does it help our application to hire a lawyer for guidance even if we already file the visa? I’m concern about the lack of requirements we forgot to submit letter of intent & my birth cert (alien fiance)

[@Visacoach]

Sorry, that you neglected to do a proper job with your application. That is the problem with tackling this once in a lifetime, extremely complicated issue on your own. Sorry, but once your rocket has launched, there is very little anyone can do to modify trajectory and outcome. Now you just have to wait for the journey to run it's course. Sorry, you want to hire me at the "get go", so mistakes are avoided and your case goes smoothly.

[@achiengpauline2788]

Can you talk about spouce visa too please.I mean how long does it take to be processed in 20222

[@Visacoach]

Expect around 18 months for most places. I will post video on spouse visa timelines in a few weeks

[@5abiSYNERGY]

What about India ? How far are they behind ? I've heard scary stuff, some people waiting over 2 years for an interview still? Do the expedite US citizen petition versus Permanent resident petitions ? Thankyou

[@Visacoach]

Quarantines in India are on and off. When on the consulate's backlog grows. When off the consulates backlog decreases. US citizen petitions are consistently much faster to be approved than petitions for permanent residents.

[@misslumanta7092]

Why is backward to February 2021 the last time we check in march 27 2021 .how could this happen now .

[@Visacoach]

If you are referring to processing times posted at USCIS, sorry that is a moving target, with limited accuracy. Normally I never look there, I just rely on the actual and recent experience my cases are undergoing.

[@danitaderoy182]

Very good video. My fiancee and I finish our file and he will send but we would like to know if the filing check must be for the amount of my daughter and me ir just for me. Thank you very much

[@Visacoach]

You should check with the consultant or attorney working with you who is familiar with your case and what you are applying for to confirm that you are paying the correct fee.

[@merrykaiserinarguelles5460]

Hi! I have a valid ESTA (currently residing in Austria and an Austrian citizen) valid until November 2023. My fiancé submitted our k1 visa papers on January 30, 2022, and we received a text message with a receipt number on February 7, 2022. Pre Covid, I would visit her in the US twice a year. I finally got to to visit her again in December of 2021, on my valid ESTA (this trip was prior to us submitting the K2 visa papers). My question is, is it possible for me to visit her in the summer while the papers are in process, with my valid ESTA? If so, what should I prepare just in case I get additional questions at immigration? I’ve tried calling customs while I was in the US and every person gave me a different answer; one said that it would be best for me to wait until the K1 visa is approved, another said that my ESTA and a K1 visa are separate documents and that I shouldn’t have a problem. I hope that someone can give me a clear answer for this, reading the 9-12 month wait for NOA2 from some people is making me so anxious!

[@Visacoach]

Each entry is at discretion of the inspecting officer. If he feels you are a risk to overstay he will turn you away. So yes it is possible to visit using your Esta. and yes it is also possible you will be turned away. As far as obtaining advance permission, that is not going to happen, and in practice the only way to find out is to attempt to cross the border.

[@merrykaiserinarguelles5460]

@@Visacoach thank you so much for your reply, Fred! Would bringing any documents such as a letter from my employer help at all?

[@Visacoach]

It might.

[@merrykaiserinarguelles5460]

@@Visacoach thank you so much for your help! You’re amazing!

[@Visacoach]

You are welcome !!

[@cocapable8330]

Can my fiancée travel to another country while her 129f form is processing ?

[@Visacoach]

Sure.

[@husseinaltameemi8896]

Greetings, I filed a i-129f. I received a letter with the case number more than 3 months but didn't tell me which state will be the processing what does that mean?

[@Visacoach]

The case number indicates the location of the processing center.

[@husseinaltameemi8896]

@@Visacoach WAC means?

[@husseinaltameemi8896]

@@Visacoach California?

[@hugoponce5081]

Very very slow… so stressful… I’m K1 visa noa1 June 10, 2021 bout to hit the 13 months on July 10, 2022 and still haven’t got aprobé yet.. 💔😔

[@Visacoach]

Yes, USCIS is terribly slow at this time. Don't know why but thats what is happening.

[@MILKIMEDIA]

Please tell me when yours approved because mine is also in June 2021

[@hugoponce5081]

@@MILKIMEDIA for sure!… if you get aprobé first please do the same

[@Assandralove]

Hello sir on m'y interview i received (221g) it was a yellow paper they asked me to send some documents and i did now it's been 8 months i called and they said they will send me a mail but until now i don't have any news

[@Visacoach]

That's why I give my clients a detailed list of what documents should be brought to the consulate. Cause when you provide what is needed the visa arrives in about 2 weeks, but if you are missing even one critical document you might wait for a very very long time, as you have experienced.

[@alieusesay1085]

What if the petitioner is disabled does it make it faster for the visa to be approved????

[@Visacoach]

Should have no effect

[@wolf26]

Thank you for this informative video. You stated there is a backlog in the Philippines so the approved I-129F is warehoused at the NVC. Do you know what what the wait time is for Mexico City? The DOS lists wait times for NIV appointment times for Mexico City , but not for IVs. Thank you in advance for your answer.

[@Visacoach]

I do not believe there is any backlog for mexico.

[@briandarlage5530]

It's 8 months. Sorry, it is second to only the Philippines.

[@aylingrimaldo3347]

PleaSe give us updates! Today is my 12 month since they received my I-129F and I’m also processing for Mexico

[@frimptop.9813]

I have scheduled my K1 visa since June,7 2021 , I have not received any information for 7 months .us embassy in frankfurt Germany. Please what can I do now?

[@Visacoach]

Contact the consultant or attorney helping you or the consulate, or hire professional help like VisaCoach

[@isratjahan1601]

Sir I am divorced but it didn't happen to the the court so I don't have divorce decree. I am Muslim so divorce happen Muslim way and they will give me divorce certificate but k1 fiance visa required divorce decree now divorce certificate OK or I will get deny?

[@Visacoach]

Suggest you ask this question of the consultant or attorney who is working with you to prepare your case.

[@geraldtaphorn6570]

I will tell you my experience. We are at 325 days and our application has not moved from the initial letter that stated they received our paperwork and payment. My attorney requested and interview with a supervisor but was denied. Was told that is no longer an option. My attorney is going to send an email and see if that gets a response. For those wandering our case is solid and has plenty of evidence of our relationship.

[@Visacoach]

You case is currently at the 10.5 month mark. This sadly is normal for USCIS which is taking 9 to 11 months for most cases. Hopefully you will hear good news soon.

[@ithaka9564]

I've been waiting 12.5 months which is normal apparently. I only have my NOA 1. I know they'll stretch the waiting time, they always do when I'm days away from the mark.

[@nellyy9448]

Which do you recommend has a faster processing time, getting married in the other country and then filing for the person? Or the fiancé visa?

[@Visacoach]

Generally spouse visas are 6 to 8 months slower than a fiance visa visit www.visacoach.com/spouse-visa-speed-vs-fiance-visa/ for explanation

[@graphishathomas698]

Hi, I have a doubt, Me and fiance is proceeding for visa. We know each other for 3 months.we met only through videocalls and connected through chats. Is chat evidence ok.. Or we need to submit the photos of me met.How much time does it take to get visa from the date of applying

[@Visacoach]

Its nice that your long distance has begun. However you really are lost about what the fiance process requires. After you have decided to buy a plane ticket, at that time please reach out to me to discuss what is needed. Right now, come to grips that you need to meet in person. Once over that hurdle I can help.

[@chriscervantes9447]

Fred my girlfriend is Filipina, she used to work as OFW in Saudi Arabia, Qatar for work visa does my girlfriend needs a police clearance from each country to be presented at the filing? thank you Fred

[@Visacoach]

This answer depends on a lot of factors. I suggest you ask the consultant or attorney who is working for you and knowledgeable on your case for his/her advice.

[@kenadams3376]

Greetings, I filed a i-129f. I recieved notice they recieved my documents and the case was in California. What are the next steps, and will they update my fiancee status online?

[@Visacoach]

Next steps are described in the video.

[@nicollrisco569]

Hello, I’ve got a question. I’m in the process of a k1 visa. Can I apply for a tourist visa? I need the tourist visa because my friend wants me to travel with her to the USA for a doctor’s appointment since she doesn’t speak English. She is planning to get back surgery in the US.

[@Visacoach]

Yes you can apply for two visas at the same time.

[@berryj1338]

Hello Fred Wahl, For this two year requirement of meeting in person, does it mean that you have to visit, chat/ talk with your fiance for two good years before filing your petition. Or does it mean that if you visit, talk/ chat with your fiance for let's just say three months , four or even five months and you're in love with each other and want to get married, especially now there's no covid restriction for travel to meet each other, you can proceed to filing the petition instead of waiting for complete two years. I need clarity

[@Visacoach]

The 2 year rule is commonly misunderstood. I does not require a relationship lasting 2 or more years, it simply requires that you apply no later than two years AFTER your last in-person meeting. For detailed explanation www.visacoach.com/k1-fiance-visa-two-year-rule/

[@berryj1338]

@@Visacoach I really appreciate your response . Thanks for the clarity

[@Visacoach]

Welcome !!

[@yhong66]

Can I travel to the U.S. on ESTA while unemployed and while my K-1 is still pending? How high is the chance of denial at the border? I am a Korean citizen who has an ESTA valid until Nov 2023 and has filed for a K-1 on 9/27/2021 (receipt date). It doesn't seem like my K-1 will get approved anytime soon so I wanted to use ESTA to spend some time with my fiance. But my current work doesn't allow more than 2 weeks of vacation so I will have to quit to spend more than that. But I am fearing that quitting work may not bode well for my chance at the border. Should I not quit and just wait it out?

[@Visacoach]

Quitting your job is a bad idea. Best practice is to wait until the K1 has been granted before taking such action.

[@bg4039]

Hello, thanks for the video, I would like to ask you about a K-1 visa appointment. My fiancé/petitioner is in the US and I received a letter from the NVC saying The NVC received your fiancé (e)’s/spouse’s approved I-129F petition from USCIS. NVC will now forward the petition to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate (the status is Ready on CEAC now). The U.S. Embassy or Consulate will contact your fiancé (e)/spouse when they are ready to process his or her petition. So, my question is does this means that; 1. we have to wait for another mail/email from NVC/embassy to fill Ds-160 and schedule an appointment 2. Or should we directly fill out the DS-160 and schedule an appointment? Thank you in advance

[@Visacoach]

For specific advice on your case please refer to the consultant or attorney who is working on it and is familiar with the situation, status, consulate, etc, etc.

[@Katch__]

What if you dont have an attorney?

[@Visacoach]

Hire one.

[@ishanisarkar86]

Hello Fred. Greetings. So finally my Fiance filed for the petition and it reached today at the USCIS Dallas centre. But I am anxious to know when my Fiance would receive the receipt in the mail box? Is it like 30 days... Kindly throw some insight into this receipt thing and what would happen post that? Thnx

[@Visacoach]

Receipts current emerge from USCIS in about a month.

[@ishanisarkar86]

@@Visacoach Thnx Fred. Appreciate it.

[@Visacoach]

Welcome !

[@Mario-nk4qq]

Thnk u visa coach

[@Visacoach]

welcome !

[@5314memo]

Great information thank you. In my case, I’ve been living and working in China for over 2 years now. I met my fiancé here, she is Filipina. She is back in the Philippines now. Am I still able to file an application even though I’m overseas??

[@Visacoach]

Glad you asked. Yes that is a service I offer. See www.visacoach.com/spouse-fiancee-visa-service-for-ex-pats/

[@nancyismyname]

Hi there! My fiancé will be in Dubai for work while we wait to be approved for the K-1 by the USCIS. He is originally from Nigeria and that is the address we used for the K-1 visa application. How does this affect us at all in terms of getting approval if he’s now living in Dubai?

[@Visacoach]

As the consulate in Abu Dhabi that handles Dubaii cases has not suffered extensive Covid shut downs, you probably will experience normal processing times of around a year plus.

[@alisashevtsova6038]

Is it also possible to apply for a tourist visa to visit my fiancé while waiting on k1 visa?

[@Visacoach]

You can apply for a visitor visa at any time. For details on whether that would harm your ongoing case visit www.visacoach.com/visitor-visa-damage-to-fiancee-or-spouse-visa/

[@hammier2465]

My NOA2 was april 2021 for MNL, how long will our wait be? Just a rough estimate will be nice.

[@Visacoach]

Probably your case might be sent to Manila soon.

[@albert88748]

Hi Sir, my fiancé and I have a small question, we will be very grateful if you could help us. We have applied for fiancé visa. Our case was approved by USCIS on April 4, 2022. On May 10 we got an email from NVC saying "The NVC received your approved I-129F petition from USCIS. NVC will now forward the petition to the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan...".What should we do now? Will the embassy contact us? Is this the welcome letter or should we still wait for the welcome letter? If this is the welcome letter why doesn't it have invoice ID(there is only case number written on it)?

[@Visacoach]

For case specific advice you should reach out to the consultant or attorney already working and knowledgeable about your situation.

[@aquarius19.99]

Damn your stuff is going really fast so much took only 1 month on your case?wow

[@agronbajrami6178]

I have already mail in all my paperwork but it’s taking to long it has already been over six months and they haven’t called or anything I only received a letter with case number so my question is can you guys help to speed up the process? Thank you

[@Visacoach]

Sorry, the only control you have is the quality of the application (this is why using VisaCoach to prepare your application is so valuable) and when you submit the application. Once in progress no one can speed it up.

[@mayelalopez9868]

I filled the k1 visa for my fiancé that’s in Mexico in October 2021, how long does it take for him to be present in the USA after he gets approved hopefully?

[@Visacoach]

Once approved, he gets his passport back in about 1 - 2 weeks, then can immediately travel to the USA.

[@kasongovoyage]

Hello Mr My US spouse and i have 2 kids ( 2years and the last one is a newborn 1 month) In 2020 we filed joint tax, in 2021 she preferred to file married separate and this year too we have same spending account and happily married I applied I-751 last year July. My question is will i get issues with USCIS about my case about that? I am really frustrated about that. Thank you

[@Visacoach]

Best is you discuss with the consultant or attorney who has been working with you.

[@kasongovoyage]

@@Visacoach I work with no attorney or consultant since I-130 to I-751

[@Visacoach]

Good luck !!

[@joshuaharris9448]

My fiancée is allergic to the covid vaccines. Do you think she will be denied approval since she can't get this vaccine? Or do they recognize medical exemptions?

[@Visacoach]

Medical exemptions are recognized.

[@saalimkkhan3868]

Good Morning Sir, I would like ask about K-1 visa under administrative processing. Had my interview on December 2021. Received 221g form white slip submitted the documents. But still showing refused. Last update its showing 10th March 2022. Is there any way else can make this better or to bring this outcome.

[@Visacoach]

Sorry, there is no policy guideline on how long AP should take. It will take as long as the consulate needs to make their decision

[@TheMialara]

pls enlighten us. my fiance and i are both born filipino and we became a couple before he migrated in 2016. he visited me last May2019 and he became a US citizen last dec 2021. and that's the time he filed for my petition. are we in trouble for not meeting 2yrs prior filing? if yes, when can he file again? thank you.

[@Visacoach]

Yes, as the last in-person meeting was more than 2 years old at the time he applied, you were not eligible for the visa. Any application filed while ineligible is a waste of money and effort and will be summarily denied. Your fiance should immediately get on the aircraft, and on return to USA apply again. Smartest thing for you to do after this experience is to get him to hire professional help like mine, so you can avoid additional delays and potential errors.

[@youcefboudjemaa4565]

Hi . I applied k1 visa for month ago by a lawyer ..i have know my fiance for 3 years but we haven't met yet and the lawyer said that he can explain that to USCIS because of COVID so that's means I'll get refuse?? Plz need answer

[@Visacoach]

In my experience, covid is not a reason that will be accepted in order to waive the in-person meeting requirement. I expect that you have wasted your time and money. After your case is denied, when you are ready to properly proceed, as well as travel to meet your fiance, you can reach out to me at that time to start over.

[@erikhatch2031]

What should we include in our budget to have a visacoach handle all of this process for us?

[@Visacoach]

My fee to provide full support for a K1 fiance visa is $895.

[@erikhatch2031]

@@Visacoach That is very reasonable. Thank you so much. I am planning to visit for a month as soon as tourists can reenter so we can get pics together and spend time together before I return and begin process for K1. You will definately hear from us

[@wanderlustmmm6404]

A lawyer or ‘visa coach’ cannot help to expedite any case

[@Visacoach]

Quite right. There are no shortcuts, there is doing a proper job with the application and focusing on each step to accomplish them on a timely manner. Plenty of opportunities to mess up and slow the process, no magic way to shorten it.

[@robbiehall3623]

Hello sir. But I think your worng about the nvc processing time. I have a k1 visa that's been approved. The visa has been at the nvc for close to a year. The u.s. embassy in manila is still telling me, as far as my last update which was a month ago. That the u.s. embassy in manila is still closed and not process k1 visa. Even thow the manila embassy is process k1 I don't think they are taking on new case. People should know that it could take way more than a year if your going to process a k1 in the Philippines. I would suggest a more accurate time line of 2 years plus.

[@Visacoach]

There is a big world out there. And while my time estimates are valid for the majority of countries, results do vary between countries. Philippines specifically has about a years worth of backlogged cases, so add a year to what I said for worldwide average and that will be closer to what you probably will experience.

[@iq_zy]

Hey please tell me my husband filled my petition i 130 last march at that time he was green card holder now he is a us citizen on January we have updated my case my has been send to service centre please tell me how many months they will take now for processing the service centre in which my case is is nabraska ..

[@Visacoach]

Sorry, I do not have knowledge of the specifics of your case, best person to inquire to is the consultant or attorney who is working on it.

[@paigejones7804]

Do you personally work with clients to fill out the forms for the K1 visa, or should a local immigration lawyer be called? My fiance and I are ready to start the process!

[@Visacoach]

VisaCoach (me and staff) personally prepare and fill in all the forms for you. We work personally with all of our clients.

[@paigejones7804]

@@Visacoach Thank you for replying, that's great! Does the person applying currently need to be employed before filing the K1 Visa? I am currently in between jobs, but I do want to start this process as soon as possible!

[@Visacoach]

Typically the K1 fiance visa process takes about a year from submission to interview. AT the interview is where your financial evidence is presented. So no job now, no problem. No job at the time of the interview, and no cash assets, home equity or co-sponsor, then a big problem.

[@sauceboss354]

@@Visacoach I thought you suppose to send your tax return off to immigration? and not at the interview.

[@Visacoach]

The benefit of hiring VisaCoach is that your case is prepared and guided along the way by an expert who intimately understands the procedures and requirements.

[@hav1byte]

it appears going with a k1 is better?

[@Visacoach]

Choosing between K1 and CR1 is actually a personal choice on how the particular visa matches your goals and situation. for comparison visit www.visacoach.com/fiance-vs-spouse-which-is-better/

[@PattysophsticatedMoney]

Great video thank you. My feelings are they USCIS need to work around covid like most others. There's no reason they still need to be closed or at half staff. 1 130's overseas apps...taking way to long at the hardship of the couple.

[@PattysophsticatedMoney]

Hi, do you also do 1 130's? Spousal Visa.

[@Visacoach]

Yes I help both fiances and spouses get their visas to join their partners in the USA. See www.visacoach.com/spouse-visa/

[@wisemenentertainment9887]

I’m a Nigerian. I just filed for petition to the USCIS. Does it take same 9-11 months to get a message ?

[@Visacoach]

Currently USCIS is taking 9 - 11 months, regardless of country of origin.

[@susannyagathu1003]

Hello sir. What happens if he proposed over the phone on a video call and you said yes. What evidence supports the proposal?

[@Visacoach]

After I get to know the full story of the couple I am preparing their application for, I provide them with a personalized checklist of all the evidence I expect they have that can help proof their case. In addition I help the US citizen sponsor prepare a letter that describes the history of the relationship. The combination of physical evidence is combined with the detailed letter. Usually the letter compliments the presented evidence. In the case that a physical proof is missing then usually we use the letter to explain circumstances.

[@saalimkkhan3868]

It’s been almost 2 years been applied for my k-1 visa. November 2021 interview done ended up with 221g. December 2021 documents submitted been asked by visa officer. Now when I keep checking online visa status it shows same but date getting changed. Until the visa gets approved can’t I go n visit my fiancé to USA.

[@Visacoach]

Why would you want to visit? When the visa that allows you to permanently enter the USA is almost issued?

[@saalimkkhan3868]

@@Visacoach is this date changing in visa status is good sign towards visa approved. Thanks for your reply.

[@Visacoach]

It's a sign that someone is working on your case, so you have not been forgotten.

[@jonapenesa5797]

How about spousal visa? How long does it take with this pandemic that is going on. Thank you!

[@Visacoach]

For most countries probably about 18 months.

[@pinkgirl6619]

I have a question , My fiance decided to leave his job to study for 6 months , we don't know exactly when uscis will approve our case. So he told his mom will be the sponsor form i 864 Do you think they can accept this form of sponsor in k1 visa?

[@Visacoach]

For information on using a co sponsor visit www.visacoach.com/k-1-fiance-visa-joint-sponsor/ Some consulates allow, some do not, if in doubt contact the consulate directly.

[@inahrivz]

Hi Sir Fred Wahl,can I apply for EB3 while waiting for my K1 interview?We've been waiting for 2 years already for K1.

[@Visacoach]

I specialize in Fiance and spouse visas. If you are eligible for another visa, you could apply for it.

[@HelloTrending]

Does anyone know why the date is moving backwards. It shows February 12, 2021 for Receipt Date For a Case Inquiry. Last month it was showing May then it became April and now February. Why is it going backward? Shouldn't it move forward?

[@corichang]

Hi there, I noticed the same thing too. We sent in our application in December. How about you guys?

[@Visacoach]

That USCIS feels they are being the new "user friendly" USCIS by posting such statistics, my opinion is that they are worthless. And trying to micro monitor your case by viewing such statistics is just crazy making. Most cases take 9 to 11 months from USCIS currently, don't watch the clock, just get on with your life and hope that your case is processed as average or faster than average.

[@susanmumbi8712]

I noticed this too it was so heartbreaking 💔

[@HelloTrending]

@@Visacoach Lets hope so. It creates a fear when the date moves back. That is all.

[@mariajivytabares1180]

Hi Mr.Fred Wahl, Can i asked you if how much is the charge to make an appointment with you thru phone im from the philippines. I just want to consult to you about our case status approved last june 2021 k1 fiance visa. Please acknowledge Thank you,,,

[@Visacoach]

I offer my advice to those who have ongoing cases or have DIY questions. This is called One to One Consultation, details are at www.visacoach.com/k1-fiance-visa-missing-interview-documents/

[@graciakinyanjui6937]

Just started the process ..one year thats so looooong

[@Visacoach]

Good luck.

[@Visacoach]

Administrative process has no specified, policy time to complete.

[@bigfluff73]

Is it possible to visit the US with another visa while a K1 visa is processing?

[@Visacoach]

Yes.

[@hertyidehen6733]

Hello sir, I have 2 kids for my fiancee, we did not meet the 2 years in person meeting requirement bcos he has not been about to visit us bcos of security reasons... please we need your advice

[@Visacoach]

My advice is to get your fiance to travel to meet you and his kids after such a long absence. To hire my services about 2 months prior to traveling. And finally to submit your application immediately on his return to USA.

[@hertyidehen6733]

@@Visacoach Thank you Sir

[@Visacoach]

Welcome !!