Author Topic: New K1 filing locations- effective July 30, 2007 (Read 4607 times)

william3rd · « **on:** July 12, 2007, 09:11:34 AM »

NOTE-there will be a 30 day phase in period before misfiled 129F petitions will be returned.

If you are filing a K-1 petition for your fiancÃ©(e) and you live in:

Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
USCIS
California Service Center
P.O. Box 10130
Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-0130

If you are filing a K-1 petition for your fiancÃ©(e)and you live in:

Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware,Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York,North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
US Postal Service and private courier deliveries:

USCIS
Vermont Service Center
Attn: I-129F
75 Lower Welden Street
St. Albans, VT 05479-0001

soltero · « **Reply #1 on:** July 12, 2007, 10:07:15 AM »

Quote from: william3rd on July 12, 2007, 09:11:34 AM

NOTE-there will be a 30 day phase in period before misfiled 129F petitions will be returned.

If you are filing a K-1 petition for your fiancÃ©(e) and you live in:

Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
USCIS
California Service Center
P.O. Box 10130
Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-0130

If you are filing a K-1 petition for your fiancÃ©(e)and you live in:

Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware,Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York,North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
US Postal Service and private courier deliveries:

USCIS
Vermont Service Center
Attn: I-129F
75 Lower Welden Street
St. Albans, VT 05479-0001

How does this effect petitions filed between today and the effective date? I would like to file before July 30th and the ridiculous fee increase, but I haven't completed the paperwork yet.

bundy_138 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 12, 2007, 10:16:07 AM »

From what I have read, there will be no noticable difference for filing times. VSC has always had a faster service time. Now, with all the additional states being sent to Vermont, it should put them in the 90 - 100 day range just like the others.

I mailed my 129F to the TSC in May and it was immediately sent to California. Not sure if this is standard practice, but there is tons of information on visajourney on this subject.

Bundy

Planet-Love.com · « **Reply #2 on:** July 12, 2007, 10:16:07 AM »

william3rd · « **Reply #3 on:** July 12, 2007, 11:45:38 AM »

If you are already filed, there will be no change in the status of your petition and processing will continue as "usual."

The transfer of cases from TSC to CSC has been going on for several months to allow for use of TSC personnel in other more pressing projects.

Oh for the the days when VSC took 5 days and CSC took 10 days. Gone, but not forgotten. . . . .

Ray · « **Reply #4 on:** July 12, 2007, 12:53:27 PM »

Is Soltero engaged to be married?

WOW! I must have missed that.

Congratulations Sol!

soltero · « **Reply #5 on:** July 12, 2007, 01:47:24 PM »

Quote from: Ray on July 12, 2007, 12:53:27 PM

Is Soltero engaged to be married?

WOW! I must have missed that.

Congratulations Sol!

Thanks, Ray! I appreciate it. I got engaged last week to my "amiga" during our trip together to Bogota. OOps! You just reminded me that I am going to have to change my avatar!

Jeff S · « **Reply #6 on:** July 12, 2007, 02:05:06 PM »

Yes, News to me too. Congrats Soltero!

- Jeff

soltero · « **Reply #7 on:** July 12, 2007, 02:19:44 PM »

Quote from: Jeff S on July 12, 2007, 02:05:06 PM

Yes, News to me too. Congrats Soltero!

- Jeff

Thanks, Jeff! Since I got back from Bogota I haven't had time to do a trip report yet as I had to jump right back into the fire at work. This weekend, I will try and get as much of the paperwork done as I can, but as soon as I am able, I will post a report of the trip. We known each other for two years this month and she knew when I was coming this time around that a ring would be somewhere in the picture. She was hunting for it and dropping hints for about 3 days until she gave up and that's when I proposed. Before that, I was acting like I didn't know what she was going on about!

Kiltboy1 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:19:07 PM »

Congrats Soltero
You have always been a stand up guy, good luck, and many years of bliss!

YOU KNOW YOU GOT TO CHANGE THE NAME NOW , RIGHT

KB

ECUADOR EN MY HEART

Chris F · « **Reply #9 on:** July 12, 2007, 10:16:59 PM »

CONGRATS SOLTERO!!!

Your one of the best and you deserve it!!!!

Regarding the "ridiculous fee increases"....I understand!!

I have to file I 751 for my wife in a few months to remove her conditional status on her green card...the fee for this form is going from $220 to $545!!!

Unbelieveable!!!!

Considering your just starting this process ( 129F, then the 485 then the I 751) touching your toes will be a little more painful for you.

But I know she is worth it. My wife has been here two years now and she is the best thing that ever happen to me.

Again....congrats!!!!

Dan Las Vegas · « **Reply #10 on:** July 12, 2007, 10:25:25 PM »

Congrats Soltero!!!!! I wish you and your future bride much luck and happiness!!!

Dan

utopiacowboy · « **Reply #11 on:** July 12, 2007, 11:16:15 PM »

Another interesting item regarding K visas has been the fact that all K-3 petitions which are filed with the National Benefits Center in Missouri are now being forwarded to the California Service Center for processing. It appears that the NBC has moved on to other matters.

soltero · « **Reply #12 on:** July 13, 2007, 04:27:38 AM »

Thanks, Guys! I didn't mean to hijack William's informative thread with my good news, but it's good to know I have some folks rooting for me!

KB, Thanks, and yes, the Soltero mantel with have to be hung up! I have ad fun with it but now that the right girl has come along, I don't mind!

Chris F, bending over is probably the best analogy possible. I can't believe how high they are jacking up the fees, but you are right, she's worth it! Thanks, for the kind words and the congrats!

Dan, I truly appreciate it! Thanks!

Planet-Love.com · « **Reply #12 on:** July 13, 2007, 04:27:38 AM »

sean126 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 13, 2007, 06:22:57 AM »

Soltero,

Hey....I just heard. Congrats on finding the right woman and on your coming marriage. I wish you two peace, happiness and a life long love.

soltero · « **Reply #14 on:** July 13, 2007, 06:38:42 AM »

Quote from: sean126 on July 13, 2007, 06:22:57 AM

Soltero,

Hey....I just heard. Congrats on finding the right woman and on your coming marriage. I wish you two peace, happiness and a life long love.

Thanks, Sean! If we can be as happy as you and your lovely lady seem to be, I will consider myself a very fortunate man!

catz · « **Reply #15 on:** July 14, 2007, 07:36:49 AM »

Soltero,

Wonderful news! Here's to you <Toast> for taking your time and doing it right! I wish you a long, happy, exciting, love filled future with your soon to be bride!!!

Catz

Quote from: Chris F on July 12, 2007, 10:16:59 PM

Regarding the "ridiculous fee increases"....I understand!!

I have to file I 751 for my wife in a few months to remove her conditional status on her green card...the fee for this form is going from $220 to $545!!!

Unbelieveable!!!!

Chris,

I'm right there with ya! We miss the filing date cut off for removal of conditions by a week! That is one mighty expensive week...

josh · « **Reply #16 on:** July 14, 2007, 10:16:08 AM »

Everything you need to know about new fee structure...

Main Press Release
http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/FinalFeeRulePressRelease052907.pdf

All Q&A including why the increase, how it will improve processing times & service etc.,
http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/FinalFeeRuleQsAs052907.pdf

Actual revised fee structures
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/FinalUSCISFeeSchedule052907.pdf

-Josh

Ray · « **Reply #17 on:** July 14, 2007, 12:54:21 PM »

Just a note on Williamâ€™s post on filing K-1 petitions:

In addition to the new mailing instructions for K-1 petitions, there are also new mailing addresses for Forms I-129-F for K-3, I-131, I-765, and I-485, among others, also effective 30 July. Check here to see if these apply to your case.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/UpdateDirectFiling062107.pdf

Also, you donâ€™t have to wait until July 30 to use the new addresses. You can start using them now. Might save you a few days if they donâ€™t have to transfer your petition?

utopiacowboy · « **Reply #18 on:** July 14, 2007, 02:32:52 PM »

"Also, you donâ€™t have to wait until July 30 to use the new addresses. You can start using them now. Might save you a few days if they donâ€™t have to transfer your petition?"

Good idea. All the K-3s are being transferred now and it usually takes them a week or two to do so. May as well send it to where it needs to be right away.

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