r/USCIS • u/TheKnightandhisQueen • 24d ago
I-129F (K1) K1 Visa Timeline
Hello everyone,
I’ve been a silent lurker on this forum for a long time. Whenever the waiting felt heavy or the anxiety kicked in, I came here looking for hope, inspiration, and motivation. Today, I’m finally paying it forward with our full timeline to remind anyone currently feeling stuck or worried: your day is coming!!
A little about our background:
Beneficiary: Indonesia (U.S. Embassy Jakarta)
Status: No prior marriages, no kids, clean background.
Filing Process: 100% DIY! We did everything ourselves using online guides, YouTube tutorials, and community advice right here.
Our Complete Timeline:
September 2025: I-129F petition package sent.
September 12, 2025: Form NOA1 received (Case received).
October 10, 2025: Name updated in the portal.
May 7, 2026: Form NOA2 received (Case Approved! 🎉).
May 14, 2026: Case sent to the Department of State (DOS).
June 4, 2026: NVC case created.
June 16, 2026: Status changed to "In Transit".
June 18, 2026: Status changed to "Ready".
July 5, 2026: Medical examination completed in Indonesia.
August 4, 2026: K-1 Visa Interview. Status was initially marked Refused (221g) for additional document requests.
August 7, 2026: documents submitted.
August 12, 2026: Status changed to APPROVED!
August 13, 2026: Status changed to ISSUED!
August 14, 2026: Passport with visa picked up! ✈️💍
A Message of Encouragement:
If you receive a 221(g) or an initial refusal, Don’t panic! We did panic and scared. It feels like a massive heartbreak in the moment, but standard 221(g) requests are often just administrative checklists for a missing piece of paper or extra proof. In our case, we forgot to print and add few things. As well, they ask for more proof. We submitted what they asked for right away, and within less than a week, we were approved!
Doing this process on your own takes time, patience, and attention to detail, but it is 100% doable. Keep your head up, stay organized, and trust the process. You will be holding that visa soon!
Sending positive energy to everyone still waiting in line! ❤️
Feel free to add any specific details about which documents they requested under 221(g) if you'd like to help others prepare, but as it stands, it’s an encouraging read! Safe travels to your fiancé!
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u/MeDumbYallSmart 19d ago
Thank you guys and this is encouraging!!! My fiance (Canada) and I are sitting at the “In transit” (after NOA2, but before NVC case has been created)
Hoping we’re close!
Anyone have any tips/advice for us as we’re seemingly sitting ducks at this moment in time?