ct_shore2000 Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 I notice many people here meet online and then meet once in person before applying for their I-129F. It seems the wait is quite a long time for the entire process to get a visa. Does anyone know if the timeframe is different (i.e. faster) if you've known your fiancee for about two years and have lived together (both in the US and China) for about the same amount of time? (We met in the US, lived together here and then both moved to China until filing for the I-129F). Thanks Link to comment
warpedbored Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 I notice many people here meet online and then meet once in person before applying for their I-129F. It seems the wait is quite a long time for the entire process to get a visa. Does anyone know if the timeframe is different (i.e. faster) if you've known your fiancee for about two years and have lived together (both in the US and China) for about the same amount of time? (We met in the US, lived together here and then both moved to China until filing for the I-129F). ThanksThere is no difference in timelines based on how long you have known each other or how much time you have spent with each other. It will however help the chances of approval at her visa interview. The process takes as long as it takes. If you are lucky enough to live in an area of the USA that files through the Vermont Service Center you will have a timeline a little shorter than average. Expect a year and hope for 8-10 months. Link to comment
ct_shore2000 Posted November 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 I filed Oct 25 2006 via the Vermont office and yesterday (11/14/06) my case was already forwarded to Guangzhou. My question about timeline I guess was really about how much time they spend investigating each case. I know they think many marriages are fake, so I guess my real question is does it make it any faster if your evidence is stronger? Is most of the investigation done in Vermont before they approve the I-129F or is it done in Guangzhou when they look at the visa application?Thanks again Link to comment
Randy W Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 I filed Oct 25 2006 via the Vermont office and yesterday (11/14/06) my case was already forwarded to Guangzhou. My question about timeline I guess was really about how much time they spend investigating each case. I know they think many marriages are fake, so I guess my real question is does it make it any faster if your evidence is stronger? Is most of the investigation done in Vermont before they approve the I-129F or is it done in Guangzhou when they look at the visa application?Thanks again Like Carl said, count your blessings! There is another case that went through even faster than yours, with a short period prior to filing. SinoTexas Link to comment
warpedbored Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Since they don't look at the evidence until the visa interview it won't speed up your case at all. Link to comment
SirLancelot Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 I filed Oct 25 2006 via the Vermont office and yesterday (11/14/06) my case was already forwarded to Guangzhou. My question about timeline I guess was really about how much time they spend investigating each case. I know they think many marriages are fake, so I guess my real question is does it make it any faster if your evidence is stronger? Is most of the investigation done in Vermont before they approve the I-129F or is it done in Guangzhou when they look at the visa application?Thanks again Most of the time spent waiting isn't because of investigation or adjudication, it's because of backlogs. Too few support staff in the government--whether the US or GUZ--and too many applications. Our petitions just sit there, waiting and waiting and waiting. Link to comment
scott1956 Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 I filed Oct 25 2006 via the Vermont office and yesterday (11/14/06) my case was already forwarded to Guangzhou. My question about timeline I guess was really about how much time they spend investigating each case. I know they think many marriages are fake, so I guess my real question is does it make it any faster if your evidence is stronger? Is most of the investigation done in Vermont before they approve the I-129F or is it done in Guangzhou when they look at the visa application?Thanks again Most of the time spent waiting isn't because of investigation or adjudication, it's because of backlogs. Too few support staff in the government--whether the US or GUZ--and too many applications. Our petitions just sit there, waiting and waiting and waiting. This is so true ... it is very much a waiting process with little that we can do to speed it up Link to comment
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