speeding up k-1 process

[Meidon]

First I would like to say "Most importantly CFL helped in moving my timeline along because without CFL support and information it would have been really hard". Thanks CFL'ers!!!!! "I would especially like to thank David Zixuan, who has been a friend and a great source of knowledge." Thanks Dave

 

As for my guidance, many people have been asking me about how fast we got our k-1 visa and how they can speed things up. I will post more after I return from china but here is something i sent to another user through PM.

 

advice...... fill out all the paper work as soon as you can (all the way through p4). Neatness & organization counts which I think had a big effect on my speed. I used adobe acrobat to fill out all the forms and when they sent p3 forms to me instead of my SO I downloaded the P3 forms from the CFL link and e-mailed them to my SO to print out and sign (saved 3 weeks). Even the p4 forms I filled out as much as possible and e-mailed to my SO, when she got p4 she just copied what i wrote in her handwriting. I believe my presentation, labeling of all items, and VCS helped very much. Each section was tabbed and i used push down binder (clear Staples clamp down binder) to hold all material(the binder has a spine that you can write on it to note the nature of submission (i129f, p3 ect, and a pocket for cover letter). In addtion my SO and I have never been married and i visted china 3 times this year.

link to push down binder picture

Edited December 18, 2005 by Meidon (see edit history)

[Randy W]

I don't mean to subtract from what you're saying, but looking at it from the timelines -

 

Compare our timelines - it looks like you picked up a little time In VSC instead of CSC (41 days vs. 62 days), and then P3 to P4 (54 days vs. 101 days), and then P4 to interview (32 days vs. 47 days).

 

So I believe the major differences were VSC vs. CSC, and then because of the way GUZ processes the applications. That is, they process P4's once a month at the beginning of the month for the following month - and assign interview dates beginning at the end of the month working backwards. That is, in early Sept., we missed the October wave - so instead of an early October interview date (like Ed&Ying, we got a late November date. Likewise, because of where you fell in that cycle, you got an early November date, instead of a late December date.

 

Just throwing in my own observations - congratulations and best wishes to you.

[Stone]

I don't mean to subtract from what you're saying, but looking at it from the timelines -

 

Compare our timelines - it looks like you picked up a little time In VSC instead of CSC (41 days vs. 62 days), and then P3 to P4 (54 days vs. 101 days), and then P4 to interview (32 days vs. 47 days).

 

So I believe the major differences were VSC vs. CSC, and then because of the way GUZ processes the applications. That is, they process P4's once a month at the beginning of the month for the following month - and assign interview dates beginning at the end of the month working backwards. That is, in early Sept., we missed the October wave - so instead of an early October interview date (like Ed&Ying, we got a late November date. Likewise, because of where you fell in that cycle, you got an early November date, instead of a late December date.

 

Just throwing in my own observations - congratulations and best wishes to you.

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Very good observations, Randy!

 

It seems that after GUZ receives P3 (or acknowledges that they've received it), it will take at least two months before GUZ sends out P4. In the third month, when GUZ sends out P4, if you are lucky then you could get the interview in the following month (or forth month after receipt of P3), otherwise it would be pushed to the next month (fifth month in your case).

 

So if we do not receive P4 by the 15th of each month, do we have to wait until the next month, as GUZ only mails out P4 early in the month?

 

Paul

[Randy W]

I don't mean to subtract from what you're saying, but looking at it from the timelines -

 

Compare our timelines - it looks like you picked up a little time In VSC instead of CSC (41 days vs. 62 days), and then P3 to P4 (54 days vs. 101 days), and then P4 to interview (32 days vs. 47 days).

 

So I believe the major differences were VSC vs. CSC, and then because of the way GUZ processes the applications. That is, they process P4's once a month at the beginning of the month for the following month - and assign interview dates beginning at the end of the month working backwards. That is, in early Sept., we missed the October wave - so instead of an early October interview date (like Ed&Ying, we got a late November date. Likewise, because of where you fell in that cycle, you got an early November date, instead of a late December date.

 

Just throwing in my own observations - congratulations and best wishes to you.

176557[/snapback]

Very good observations, Randy!

 

It seems that after GUZ receives P3 (or acknowledges that they've received it), it will take at least two months before GUZ sends out P4. In the third month, when GUZ sends out P4, if you are lucky then you could get the interview in the following month (or forth month after receipt of P3), otherwise it would be pushed to the next month (fifth month in your case).

 

So if we do not receive P4 by the 15th of each month, do we have to wait until the next month, as GUZ only mails out P4 early in the month?

 

Paul

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That is the way they've operated recently.

[Meidon]

I'm sure it dosnt hurt to organize your files so the person reviewing everything can just check things off fast

Edited December 18, 2005 by Meidon (see edit history)

[Guest Paul]

I'm sure it dosnt hurt to organize your files so the person reviewing everything can just check things off fast

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Logic agrees with what you are saying, it's completely logical to have everything in order so they can check it off fast.

[jemmyell]

Hello,

 

I want to add my thanks for your report. I know that coincidence plays a BIG part in this process, but I also believe that every person in this process, both at USCIS and GUZ has a 'daily quota' to fill. A well organized easily reviewed package is likely to be processed ahead of others. I also believe very firmly in filling all forms in Acrobat via email collaboration. My SO and I did that for our I-129F, but we are stuck with CSC.

 

Everytime any of us sees a quick turnaround, we will be VERY curious as to ALL the details!

 

-James

[egolessvegan]

Hello,

 

I want to add my thanks for your report.  I know that coincidence plays a BIG part in this process, but I also believe that every person in this process, both at USCIS and GUZ has a 'daily quota' to fill.  A well organized easily reviewed package is likely to be processed ahead of others.  I also believe very firmly in filling all forms in Acrobat via email collaboration.  My SO and I did that for our I-129F, but we are stuck with CSC.

 

Everytime any of us sees a quick turnaround, we will be VERY curious as to ALL the details!

 

-James

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It is important to do everything clearly and correctly. However in the end, it becomes a matter of luck how soon the visa process comes to a conclusion.

Expect 1 year from the time you submit the paper work until interview. This way there will not be disappointment. Most receive the interview before one year.

There is a lot than be accomplished by both parties during the wait. Use the time wisely.

Ken

[Spring1002]

I don't mean to subtract from what you're saying, but looking at it from the timelines -

 

Compare our timelines - it looks like you picked up a little time In VSC instead of CSC (41 days vs. 62 days), and then P3 to P4 (54 days vs. 101 days), and then P4 to interview (32 days vs. 47 days).

 

So I believe the major differences were VSC vs. CSC, and then because of the way GUZ processes the applications. That is, they process P4's once a month at the beginning of the month for the following month - and assign interview dates beginning at the end of the month working backwards. That is, in early Sept., we missed the October wave - so instead of an early October interview date (like Ed&Ying, we got a late November date. Likewise, because of where you fell in that cycle, you got an early November date, instead of a late December date.

 

Just throwing in my own observations - congratulations and best wishes to you.

176557[/snapback]

I agree with you, Randy. We have waited for NOA2 from CSC for almost

two month so far. My fiance tells me that CSC works very slow with the

our cases. They are still processing the applications which were sent to them in August...It seem that we have to wait at least 4 months before

we get our NOA2 from them, horrible! Unlucky, we are in a very slow area, what we can do then?!

[Guest ShaQuaNew]

Organization, organization, organization; before, during, after, in between. Track names, dates, make copies of what you send, the envelopes, and keep a log book.

 

With that said, everyone must be aware that even with organization that there are times when a petition will hit a snag. Snags and snafus are often unpredictable, just ask Mr. Murphy. Being organized can help you through these times. We'd all like to see a trend of rapid approvals, and sometimes it happens. We wish those that have been fortunate enough to move quickly where others have not good fortune and happiness. Organizing your package and paperwork is JUST about ALL you can do. Does it help? Well, seeing that we can't hear what the little munchkins behind the curtains say when they encounter sloppy paperwork, there is little way of telling.

 

The variables are just too great to attempt to nail down any one reason why one petition moves faster than another, but the two greatest reasons are likely:

 

1. Filing through Vermont

2. You and your partner have NEVER ever once been touched by law enforcement.

[david_dawei]

After the first Sept tsunami wave went back to the ocean.. the second wave certainly grabbed up more than anyone expected.

 

Don's advice is still solid... be prepared ahead of time; be organized; be proactive where you can.

 

And as most have said.. lady luck does the rest...

[Guest ShaQuaNew]

And as most have said.. lady luck does the rest...

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If there really was a fast track, you could be sure that there would be a mad rush to get on it.....

[shyaushu]

There are a lot of really good observations here, and no one could rationally argue that organized paper work slows down the process!

 

Just to add my (woefully uninformed) two cents, I made labels of my wife's visa application number (the "GUZ" number) and stuck them to the top of each document, including all tax documents, in compliance with their dictum that the case number must be at the top of each paper.

 

It worked well, and it sure saved a lot of writing (and potential mistakes).

 

Vermont; no police record; an uncommon name (for you and your spouse); quick, accurate turn-around for paper work and lady luck are the factors that seem to control affairs. Three of them are really out-of-our-control, so it's probably best to focus on the other two .

[rosyanne]

After the first Sept tsunami wave went back to the ocean..  the second wave certainly grabbed up more than anyone expected. 

 

Don's advice is still solid... be prepared ahead of time; be organized; be proactive where you can. 

 

And as most have said.. lady luck does the rest...

176716[/snapback]

Very true