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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
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QUOTE (AlHayatZween @ Feb 7 2008, 01:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charlene @ Feb 7 2008, 07:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WE WERE APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU GOD!!!!!!!!!!!



Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy!!!!!
Wooooooooooo!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Congratulations!!! It's about time!!

May the rest of your journey be quick!

hz



THANK YOU!!!!!!!!



CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-02-07 16:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
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QUOTE (MKCT @ Feb 5 2008, 07:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
PEOPLEEEEEE!!! OUR VISA WAS APPROVED!!!!!!! I'M LEAVING THIS FRIDAY!!!!!! biggrin.gif


Congratulations!!!!!!! Mirla I am sooooooooooo happy for you!! Best of luck to you and Pat in the future!!



CONGRATULATIONS MIRLA!!!!!!!!!! WELCOME TO NEW YORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Still waiting on my interview date....
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-02-07 12:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
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QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Feb 1 2008, 10:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Got another touch....2/1/08.....Could be from the phone call yesterday......Nothing to do but deliver another baby biggrin.gif


That is promising! I NEVER got a touch from a phone call....



You have your medical today, Steph? Good luck smile.gif



Thanks. Yes, Darren had his medical this past Friday and after filling out 5 forms asking for the same information all went well.

I still haven't gotten a interview date!!! I can't believe being this close and they still find a way to drag it out. I am starting to stress about it. Why so long?? They processed and approved the packet 3 so all should be ok. wacko.gif


Maybe give them a call, to see what's going on? It can't hurt, maybe?


I call NVC every day for an update. They keep telling me the embassy hasn't scheduled the interview date yet. You can't call the embassy directly.
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-02-04 14:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (MKCT @ Feb 4 2008, 01:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It could also be that they've mailed you the NOA2!!!!! And at the same time, sent to NVC biggrin.gif biggrin.gif Awesome!!!!! biggrin.gif



GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!! We will all be sending good thoughts your way!
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-02-04 12:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
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Got another touch....2/1/08.....Could be from the phone call yesterday......Nothing to do but deliver another baby biggrin.gif


That is promising! I NEVER got a touch from a phone call....



You have your medical today, Steph? Good luck smile.gif



Thanks. Yes, Darren had his medical this past Friday and after filling out 5 forms asking for the same information all went well.

I still haven't gotten a interview date!!! I can't believe being this close and they still find a way to drag it out. I am starting to stress about it. Why so long?? They processed and approved the packet 3 so all should be ok. wacko.gif
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-02-04 12:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
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QUOTE (charlene @ Feb 3 2008, 09:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Results from last week at the VSC:

17 Approvals

1 May
3 Sept.
13 Oct.

I did have the senators office call me back and they were sending in an email to VSC on Friday asking about the
application...

USCIS sent a service inquiry in on Thursday...to VSC concerning the issues with our application....

Maybe we will here something back from one of those next week....we will keep you posted!!!!!!!



I guess I am the one may approval?.....I hope Charlene that they will get there act together.......I feel so bad for you and Ric and Virgil.......I just want this to end for you guys....... helpsmilie.gif


CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

QUOTE (MKCT @ Feb 3 2008, 03:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WOOOOHOOOO!

I GOT APPROVED!!! I JUST GOT AN EMAIL FROM CRIS!

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: EACXXXXXXXXXXXX

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On January 2, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

laughing.gif laughing.gif laughing.gif

WHAT A JOKE!!!!!!!!! THAT SHOWS HOW F*CKED UP THEIR SYSTEM IS!!!!!!!!! mad.gif mad.gif
AND IT TOOK 9 DAYS TO GET THE NOA2 FROM VT TO NY!!!!


I just got my approval email today too. Idiots-I was approved a month ago. They still have their heads up their asses!
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-02-04 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Feb 1 2008, 10:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Got another touch....2/1/08.....Could be from the phone call yesterday......Nothing to do but deliver another baby biggrin.gif


That is promising! I NEVER got a touch from a phone call....
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-02-01 10:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
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QUOTE (MKCT @ Jan 31 2008, 10:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
VSC can't stop surprising me....it is unbelievable! Lora, it was very nice to meet you and stay strong and positive!!! If it was assing to an officer, I'm sure you will have your approval very very soon!!! Don't lose your faith!!! I know that this waiting it is taking forever, like it was for me but it finally came true.....



Same here Mirla.......I wish we could of spent more time talking......Pat is a very lucky man....You are bright intelligent and very cute.......I hope for the best for you next Tuesday and I know all will be great for both of you.....Please let us know when you have visa in hand.....what an exciting day....Lora



Can anyone tell me the average time the Embassy in London gets back to you with a interview date? This is ridiculous!!!
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-31 13:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Jan 30 2008, 02:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
well I just got a call from the Congressman's office....she said "VSC knows it has really muffed up this case....that they really did not need the 325 it was a mistake"...........I now feel sick....... dead.gif ....now she is telling me that they will move it along faster.........so being the smart a** I am I said....what is there version of fast because I have had 8 months of there processing within there service time??? She said if I heard nothing by next Friday call her back............. mad.gif mad.gif mad.gif


I know it is hard to trust any of these people at this point, but that sounds like pretty good news to me. I hope they do put it on the fast track!!! Hang in there!
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-30 18:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
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QUOTE (charlene @ Jan 28 2008, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was told the same thing....I tried to call that number and it did not work either....I can't remember what I did, but I kept trying
different menu's and I finally got hold of a person who helped me get to someone to fill out an expedite form....
she said that due to my history that I could file as USC error...which I did and she then she told me that I would hear in
5 business days....I did hear in 2 days and was turned downed saying that I did not "qualify" for an expedited form"

I do not what else to do at this point....you can see our timeline for explanation of our process...

Nothing else to do but wait....although I would love to call but I know that I would probably just wind up being more frustrated.



I hate these people. I called today to ask them to do an expedite and they told me I wasn't in an emergency situation, and nor was I miltary so, tough sh*t.

WHy do they tell you you can, if you cant?

I just have to wait .. forever apparently.


WHAT BULLSHIT! I can't believe this is happening. Why can't they just friggin organize themselves? Oh wait, that would take THINKING!!!!

I am STILL waiting on my interview date. Haven't heard anything since I sent in my packet 3. Ugh...will this ever end?
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-30 10:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
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QUOTE (AlHayatZween @ Jan 28 2008, 09:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey!
we're back in business! processing resumed.

yaaaaayy! wub.gif (i have to celebrate the small things to keep my head up.)
hz


Yay kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Hopefully your approval is just around the corner.



It won't be long now!!!

CONGRATS TO ALL RECENTLY APPROVED!
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-28 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (Bill y Bella @ Jan 22 2008, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Jan 22 2008, 02:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am on my way to Peru to see Oscar for the first time since June...........I still have heard nothing from VSC on the RFE.......been since Jan 7th since they recieved it........I hope by the time I get back next Tuesday we will know something.....It will be 230 days or 8 months on the 30th.......I am so very tired of being ignored by them but they hold all the card.....Oh well at least I will be able to look into Oscar's eyes and tell him how much I love him and how sorry I am that my government is so inept.......see ya guys

Have a nice trip Lora! smile.gif


Have a great trip and enjoy your time with Oscar!!!!!
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-22 16:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (AlHayatZween @ Jan 22 2008, 10:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all,
just checking in to say hello. sorry i've been so out of touch. i started to get depressed because of our RFE and stayed away till we figured something out. the good news is that i'm back in the States and got our papers together and sent them in for the RFE yesterday.
keeping our fingers crossed that VSC will look at it quickly!

congratulations Mirla for such a speedy interview! can i be envious and hope that the same thing happens for us?! blush.gif

and congrats to all the other recent approvals! i promised myself that i wasn't going to check the USCIS website until next week to see if the RFE arrived. wish me luck!

hz



Congratulations to all the recent approvals!!

I AM FURIOUS that there are still May, June and July filiers waiting. This is completely unacceptable. This system has to change!!!!!
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-22 11:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
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QUOTE (AnewKINDofFEELIN @ Jan 15 2008, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Another approval today...filed in October.

BS

I don't mean to start a fight here, I really don't. But this is getting old. You know, when your NOA2 finally arrives there are going to be a lot of VJ'ers congratulating you and expressing genuine happiness. Some of those people are going to be people who waited longer than you did. Those people are going to be feeling bitter and unhappy, but they will still support you and be happy for you.

The process is screwed up, we all know that, and we are all upset about it. Horse. Dead. Beaten to an unrecognizable pulp. Let's at least express some solidarity.



Horse? Dead? No. This is still a MAJOR issue for people and this is the forum to vent those feelings.

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You are really helpful. Thanks! By any chance, do you have the number to call to make the interview? My fiance's mom is sending him the packet info cause he is away at the moment. I would like for him to not have to wait to receive it and call today.


You don't call London to book your interview, they send you the date in Packet 4.

Gillian



That isn't what our letter says. We bring all of our paperwork to London. We do not mail it in. Once we make a medical appt we call to get a interview date.
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-15 15:15:00
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Monogaz also got an approval.
Click here for the October filer thread smile.gif

I don't even want to see the October filers thread. It will only make me more depressed. I hate VSC.




I stay away also.........it is so depressing.....good for them but sucks for us......VSC is hosed mad.gif



Got our medical exam date today-February 2nd!!! Can any UK people tell me whether your fiance's needed to bring their vaccination records to the medical? The embassy website says fiance visa people don't have to, but the medical people are saying yes. Any insight would be helpful.



Hi Steph-

my fiance just this minute got back from his medical in London. He asked the doctor about his vaccinations, and the doctor told him that the vaccinations aren't for the K-1 visa, they're for adjusting status later on. So although the vaccinations aren't necessary for the K-1 visa, you'll have to get them (or show proof of them) for the AOS part of the process. If you don't have all the necessary vaccinations yet, you can get your GP to do them (usually for free), have them print out a copy of the vaccinations that were done, have the doctor sign and stamp it, and then it's ready for the adjustment of status part of the process. Hope that helps!


THANK YOU! That is extremely helpful. Did he get his interview date? Now I am worried about how far out they schedule that. I don't want to wait anymore!


We don't have an interview date yet, because we're still waiting to get back our police certificate. Don't want to send off the completed checklist until we have all our ducks in a row! Right now it looks like London isn't scheduling them that far out, or at least as far as I can tell they aren't. On the London embassy interview thread, I think the furthest they are scheduled right now is 2/14/08 (obviously this is only info compiled from the VJ people that have found that particular thread!)

@Mirla- my fiance had his shots done too, but his surgery lost the record of it. He's got some basic info from his childhood, saying he had the initial shots. Now he'll have to get the booster shots that are required for the US. Check with your doctor (or whomever might have given the shots) to see if they have any kind of record, and if you can get the basic record, you will just need boosters. I'm not sure what they'll want you to do if you can't find any record of your shots.... good luck! glad to see you've finally got the NOA2!!! kicking.gif



You are really helpful. Thanks! By any chance, do you have the number to call to make the interview? My fiance's mom is sending him the packet info cause he is away at the moment. I would like for him to not have to wait to receive it and call today.
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-15 11:37:00
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Monogaz also got an approval.
Click here for the October filer thread smile.gif

I don't even want to see the October filers thread. It will only make me more depressed. I hate VSC.




I stay away also.........it is so depressing.....good for them but sucks for us......VSC is hosed mad.gif



Got our medical exam date today-February 2nd!!! Can any UK people tell me whether your fiance's needed to bring their vaccination records to the medical? The embassy website says fiance visa people don't have to, but the medical people are saying yes. Any insight would be helpful.



Hi Steph-

my fiance just this minute got back from his medical in London. He asked the doctor about his vaccinations, and the doctor told him that the vaccinations aren't for the K-1 visa, they're for adjusting status later on. So although the vaccinations aren't necessary for the K-1 visa, you'll have to get them (or show proof of them) for the AOS part of the process. If you don't have all the necessary vaccinations yet, you can get your GP to do them (usually for free), have them print out a copy of the vaccinations that were done, have the doctor sign and stamp it, and then it's ready for the adjustment of status part of the process. Hope that helps!


THANK YOU! That is extremely helpful. Did he get his interview date? Now I am worried about how far out they schedule that. I don't want to wait anymore!
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-15 09:44:00
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Monogaz also got an approval.
Click here for the October filer thread smile.gif

I don't even want to see the October filers thread. It will only make me more depressed. I hate VSC.




I stay away also.........it is so depressing.....good for them but sucks for us......VSC is hosed mad.gif



Got our medical exam date today-February 2nd!!! Can any UK people tell me whether your fiance's needed to bring their vaccination records to the medical? The embassy website says fiance visa people don't have to, but the medical people are saying yes. Any insight would be helpful.
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-15 09:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (MKCT @ Jan 14 2008, 03:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I CALLED THE EMBASSY! MY INTERVIEW IS ON FEBRUARY 5 AT 8.15!!! THEY GOT MY CASE ON FRIDAY.



WOW!!! That was FAST!!! CONGRATS!!!!

How did you get an interview date so fast? Don't you have to wait for the packet to get to you? The Embassy got my paperwork today. Would they already have an interview date for me?
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-14 16:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (MKCT @ Jan 14 2008, 09:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey Zee! I used this EXP 10 JAN 2008A on DHL and I see one package that was sent to Peru on the 10.....could it be mine??? hahah! Who knows wacko.gif



CONGRATULATIONS MIRLA!!!!!!!!!!! WOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!! FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-14 10:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Jan 11 2008, 11:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Touched again 1/11/2008.......4 days in a row.....This has been soo long an ordeal for Oscar and I that I am too nervous to hope we can move on from VSC and be together soon.......there are tears in my eyes as I write this.......I want this so bad but have been disappointed so many times.......I AM SO STRESSEd sad.gif sad.gif .............I went to the gym now cleaning my house but I keep wanting to look at the USCIS website but I keep saying NO......Lora



Hang in there! It is coming!!!! I am thinking of all of you!!!!


Does anyone know how long after NVC sends the paperwork to the consulate how long before I get the packet????? Not sure how long England takes or how to find out!
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-11 13:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (Bobalouie @ Jan 9 2008, 09:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am APPROVED!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Receipt Number: EACXXXXXXXXXX

Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On January 9, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.


I am happy and sad at the same time. Happy that I am approved and can finally move on in the process and sad at the same time because there are so many people that are still waiting and have been for a long long time crying.gif

I will still be active here, because I dont have anything else to do, so if there is anything anybody wants me to still do (letters, chocholates, poop, devil.gif etc) just let me know.

Woo HOOO!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


As a side note, I tried to call using the RFE trick today because I thought I might be getting close with all the Sept filers approved lately, I couldnt get a RFE person and it kept kicking me to cust. service so I tried back about 10 times and still couldnt get a hold of one so I just let it take me to the cust service people. This is at 430pm CST. The cust serv rep told me that my case is still pending and I was still in the 6 month timeframe. She added they are currently working June 19th petitions. I check the CRIS website at 730pm CST and it shows approved. Shows what they know.


CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-10 17:29:00
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QUOTE (charlene @ Jan 9 2008, 05:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WOW...7 days from approval to NVC to being sent to embassy....THAT IS FANTASTIC!!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

thanks Billy for the statistics from the VSC..that was real helpful to put into perspective what is happening. oops8rh.gif crying.gif wacko.gif


I know I can't believe it. It feels so weird. There is still a part of me that forgets and gets down and then I remember.....
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-09 18:05:00
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We got another touch today........I will believe it when I see it.....I am getting so bitter about this......I almost can not even be happy for it..... blush.gif


I'll be happy for it. It hurts my heart that nobody from June has been approved in days and days and days and days. Since before the holidays at least. Still waiting on my congressman. I sent over a privacy notice they don't require just to see if that'd give them a poke. I doubt it will, and I'll have to call next, which I hate doing because it feels like I'm nagging.

But seriously, this sucks.

But I think there should be a forum party when Lora and Mirla gets theirs. tongue.gif


what's a privacy notice?


Technically speaking no one is allowed to view your case without you present for the call. It's a waiver form.


*dies* My congressperson told me that realistically this should take a year. USCIS is ####### and underfunded and if we push now they'll just ignore them. A YEAR. And I can call back in a month if I haven't heard anything.

%#*&#$%


umm a year??? wow. It sounds like that guy was feeding you #######. Don't the stats show that is clearly not the case??


Congrats on the new approvals!! I am still thinking of all of you June and July filiers.

I just called NVC and they have ALREADY SENT MY PAPERWORK TO LONDON!!!!!!!! AAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-09 17:40:00
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QUOTE (flyguy26 @ Jan 9 2008, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
All right, some more news which make me feel really,I mean really good:

The Congressman's office just called back.

They said Vermont gave them the info that our petition should be approved maybe in early March.....

That is the info the Congressman's office gave us several minutes ago....
I mean, yeah,makes perfect sense.....Vermont is too occupied with approving October petitions right now....


#######?

Are they serious?


WHAT?????????? THEY ARE $$### Riduculous!!!!!!!!!!!! I know I have been approved, but I get it you guys. This is the most ridiculous system I have ever encountered. wacko.gif

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WE'VE BEEN APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No email, no site update, just a letter in the mail when I got home from work last night!

Thank all of you so much for all your support over the last 7 months. There is absolutely no way I could have gone through all of this without you. Good luck for everyone still waiting. I am sending good thoughts!!!!!!



Congratulations, Steph!
Much luck and speediness in the future!

hz



Thanks kicking.gif
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-09 12:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (amrssnowangel @ Jan 8 2008, 10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you everyone... we are thrilled...we hope to have the interview over within the next 2 months...then wait again...Some seem to be approved within the month, some 3 months, some 6 months with a few a year or more still waiting through Cairo..pray for us that we are one of the speedy ones.



Great news Faith!!!! kicking.gif
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-08 12:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
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QUOTE (julezabelle @ Jan 8 2008, 10:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Steph you can call the DOS @ 202-663-1225 Option 1, then Option 0. They can tell you if your petition has been forwarded to London and they are much easier to get through to than NVC.



Thanks. I have been trying to call and it has been impossible to get through. I will try the number you stated. Thanks for your help!



Ugh, I called. They didn't get it yet!


Keep trying NVC..try after 6 or 10 pm
DOS might not have it updated yet. When I called, DOS said it wasn't in the system but NVC had it.


What's DOS?
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-08 10:28:00
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Steph you can call the DOS @ 202-663-1225 Option 1, then Option 0. They can tell you if your petition has been forwarded to London and they are much easier to get through to than NVC.



Thanks. I have been trying to call and it has been impossible to get through. I will try the number you stated. Thanks for your help!



Ugh, I called. They didn't get it yet!
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-08 10:21:00
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Steph you can call the DOS @ 202-663-1225 Option 1, then Option 0. They can tell you if your petition has been forwarded to London and they are much easier to get through to than NVC.



Thanks. I have been trying to call and it has been impossible to get through. I will try the number you stated. Thanks for your help!
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-08 10:14:00
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How you get packet 3 and 4 depends on the country. Some mail it out, others you can go online and download the forms, others you have to come and pick it up.


whistling.gif yes...mam


Well, allplewow, it is important to note that from embassy to embassy the process is different.

I'd rather have someone correct me than allow me to keep spreading misinformation. whistling.gif



Thanks Julez smile.gif

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Congratulations Steph!!! biggrin.gif

You don't actually *need* to call NVC for anything, but if you want to find out the dates they received and sent out your file to the embassy to fill in on your timeline, I'd say you could call NVC soon, today or in a couple days. Since you got a letter through snail mail, I'm guessing your NOA2 is already at least a couple days old, and Vermont is pretty fast with sending to NVC. I got my NOA2 via email; I waited one week exactly, and within that time my file was sent to NVC and on to Montreal.

Wooooohooo! It's nice to see someone who has waited so damn long get approved.



THANKS! I will call just so I know. The NOA2 was dated 1/2/08 so I assume NVC will get it any day now. I will call today. WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Honestly, I couldn't believe it. I read the thing 3 times before it sunk in.


I wouldn't be surprised if it is already on its way to London whistling.gif


WOW!! AHHHHHH!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-08 10:07:00
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Congratulations Steph!!! biggrin.gif

You don't actually *need* to call NVC for anything, but if you want to find out the dates they received and sent out your file to the embassy to fill in on your timeline, I'd say you could call NVC soon, today or in a couple days. Since you got a letter through snail mail, I'm guessing your NOA2 is already at least a couple days old, and Vermont is pretty fast with sending to NVC. I got my NOA2 via email; I waited one week exactly, and within that time my file was sent to NVC and on to Montreal.

Wooooohooo! It's nice to see someone who has waited so damn long get approved.



THANKS! I will call just so I know. The NOA2 was dated 1/2/08 so I assume NVC will get it any day now. I will call today. WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Honestly, I couldn't believe it. I read the thing 3 times before it sunk in.
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-08 09:54:00
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I just checked the VCS processing times and it says June 18th...!?!?!?!?! mad.gif #######!!!!! I want my approval!!!! mad.gif

Btw, Good Morning! biggrin.gif



WE'VE BEEN APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No email, no site update, just a letter in the mail when I got home from work last night!

Thank all of you so much for all your support over the last 7 months. There is absolutely no way I could have gone through all of this without you. Good luck for everyone still waiting. I am sending good thoughts!!!!!!


Oh, Steph!!! Yay!!!! I am so, so so happy for you!!!!!

dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif CONGRATULATIONS!!!! dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif


Thank you, thank you, thank you. I was freaking out! I called everyone!
So what are my next steps. Do I just wait for the embassy to send me the next packet? Or is it NVC who sends it to me?


You'll get a letter from NVC in a few days letting you know they have your petitioon and that they're sending it to the Embassy in London. Then the embassy will send your fiance Packet 3, with a list of forms he must complete and some documents that need to be gathered. You'll need to complete the I-137 Affidavit of Support and get the supporting docs for that. Also, if your fiance hasn't ordered his police certificate yet, now would be a really good time to do so as it takes about 40 dyas to get! There's lots of info in the UK forum, so you might want to pop in there and check it out!


THANKS EVERYONE!!!!! WHAT A RELIEF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Darren already had ordered his police certificate and should be getting it this week. I had already completed the I-137 when I started the process so that is all done as well. So I guess I just need the packet 3 from the embassy and we are good to go!!!!

Does someone had the number for NVC?


QUOTE (MKCT @ Jan 8 2008, 09:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
that's awesome Steph!!!!!!! congratulations!!!!!!!!!! biggrin.gif

We got a touch the same day but Pat haven't got any letter yesterday sad.gif



I thought of you right away because I remembered you got a touch on the 2nd as well. Maybe he will get it tonight!!!


Thanks Steph! I'm being positive! We'll see what happens today. Do you live in NY too?


New Jersey, right over the river about 15 minutes away.
Steph1973FemaleEngland2008-01-08 09:52:00
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QUOTE (toshtishtash @ Sep 25 2007, 08:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes and option 2 is what I do most of the time too... Just every now and again it really gets me down.. Grrrrr. I will get through it, i'm sure.

Thank you for your advice though biggrin.gif

Some cookies would be fabulous... Got anything stronger than coffee or tea? wink.gif laughing.gif

Nora, I hope you are having a FANTASTIC time in America x


I feel the same way you do today. crying.gif
Steph1973FemaleEngland2007-09-25 08:39:00
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Just some quick number crunching, out of 440 K1's...

64 at VSC with 8 approved = 12.5% have been approved.

The remaining 376 at CSC with 35 approved? Only 9.3% approved.

So, pound-for-pound, VSC is still doing better.

And for those who asked, my letter was mostly my own writing, with a few paragraphs of the letter written on here by US Wendy (?)



THAT made me feel a bit better...ty for the crunches. Im all for the bulk rates at the grocery store...seems to put a perspective on things... I also decided not to pull numbers with csc....


I have done the phone call (we skype LOTS every day) and care package already to...(cookies are EXPENSIVE to send to Egypt!!! LOL) It will pick up I know....Still doesn't help these down days to much...maybe some time away from numbers/approvals/ and focus on the post noa2 life.



Yes, maybe that will help. Focus on something positive.

Have a good night everyone! Maybe tomorrow will be better. I am off to drown my sorrows in mexican food and margaritas with some friends. I find that that helps!
Steph1973FemaleEngland2007-09-24 16:20:00
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In September to date...CSC has 35 k1 approvals....CONGRATULATIONS...
VCS....8

Now tell me that has to do with so many more CSC petitions....dont' think thats all there is to it. AND CSC is starting to process MAY 30!!!! My time line has gone from Mid September to end of October.....All I want are answers...WHY


This is what I mean. On VJ in the last 3 months there have been 440 K1s. Of thos only 64 were at VSC. Therefore, VSC only represents 14.5% of the population on this website. Leading to the fact that there simply won't show the same quantity of approvals because there isn't the same quanitity of petitioners at that service center on this site.

I'm trying to stay positive. There are so few VSC filers on this site as compared to CSC that there are filers at VSC that are receiving approvals that aren't on this board. So, it's still movement even if we can't see it. Try to think positive. We're going to get there eventually. yes.gif


Our Noa1 dates are close..mine is June 19.....I've done the positive thing...just burned out.....I've been sick with heart related issues and just want him HERE. Now battling a virus since June and just want him HERE. It would be easier just to see one or two a DAY instead of a week. PLUS...Im looking at some who are STILL in Egypt AP AFTER the interview for up to 10 months!!!! So forgive me....every week counts to us....we aren't looking at this being even CLOSE to our visa....just another step in a LONG drawn out process for an Egyptian. crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif


Hang in there. I know you are probably tired of hearing that and trying it, but that is all we can do. I got good advice on here on one of my "down days" (one of many...). Try to spend some time doing something that focuses on how much you love him by putting together his favorite things in a care package. Take a deep breathe. Call him.

Edited by Steph1973, 24 September 2007 - 03:55 PM.

Steph1973FemaleEngland2007-09-24 15:53:00
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Today is officially "#######" dat at VSC...lol

When I called last week, a nice woman told me that adjudicators are still pulled off of their normal applications that they process, to work on employment visas. She mentioned something about work visas being more popular than marriage visas.

Now that deserves a big #######?????


F##k employment visas.


That is ridiculous. Employment visa should not, under any circumstances, take priority over relationship visas. Are they kidding? God-this government is a #$^% joke.
Steph1973FemaleEngland2007-09-24 13:59:00
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If anyone still cares, I am sending out 4 letters today. Three to the government, one to MSNBC.

Let's all keep writing, cause the more that they get, they will have no choice but to take notice.



I care!!!!!! Thank you for taking action!!!!

As for those of you ready to stage some sort of protest or march (you warm my heart). Stay tuned; I'll look into the pros and cons of doing something like this but we really need at least 1000 people..................... and I don't think we'd have that support here on VJ. It's sad, but true. helpsmilie.gif



Can someone send me the contact at MSNBC to send a letter too? I can't wait aymore! ####### VSC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


MSNBC TV
ATTN: Senior Producer
Ms. Nina Bradley
One MSNBC Plaza
Secaucus, New Jersey, 07094


Thank you thank you! Which letter did you send?
Steph1973FemaleEngland2007-09-24 13:23:00
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QUOTE (thejoz @ Sep 24 2007, 01:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If anyone still cares, I am sending out 4 letters today. Three to the government, one to MSNBC.

Let's all keep writing, cause the more that they get, they will have no choice but to take notice.



I care!!!!!! Thank you for taking action!!!!

As for those of you ready to stage some sort of protest or march (you warm my heart). Stay tuned; I'll look into the pros and cons of doing something like this but we really need at least 1000 people..................... and I don't think we'd have that support here on VJ. It's sad, but true. helpsmilie.gif



Can someone send me the contact at MSNBC to send a letter too? I can't wait aymore! ####### VSC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Steph1973FemaleEngland2007-09-24 12:50:00
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Yes, Bill. This is what I'm talking about; it's shocking, really.

That's why I keep pushing so hard for some action because there are NO guarantees for anyone here.

I mean, I understand that you can't plan a wedding AND you might even end up having your first child, BEFORE USCIS and DOS decide to make it possible for you to be reunited with your SO.....but what really burns me is when they play these little games-->political muscle flexing with little or no regard to the effect that this has on the lives of their customers. Now, they got what they wanted-->GET OUR DAM* PETITIONS PROCESSED!!!!!

The H-1B Visa people were marching in Washington last week. mad.gif You know where I'm going with this........................


Like I said in some other thread somewhere...the only thing consistently coming out of USCIS are the lame excuses for what the delays at the service centers are and how they are 'trying' to remedy the situation....whatever.

This has reached a level that is beyond unacceptable.

How long do they expect us to wait? And like I have said time and time again, how hard can it honestly be to adjudicate a petition. I mean it is just a series of checks: filing fee (check), I-129F filled and signed (check), G-325A for petitioner and beneficiary signed and dated (check), proof of US citizenship for petitioner (check)......you see where I am going with this?

If we, as the general public, can full out the forms, gather our documents and submit them, a lot of us WITHOUT the help of a lawyer or some other immigration specialist, I find it really hard for them to justify talking this long approving petitions. This is not rocket science.

I am all up for a march....or anything else.

This is ridiculous.


I am up for anything too, march, etc. Everyday I lose more faith in this governement and this has really pushed me over the edge. I really feel like they should have higher standards for the Visa office then they do for Motor vehicles!!!!!
Steph1973FemaleEngland2007-09-24 08:23:00
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QUOTE (BYRON-LEIDY @ Sep 21 2007, 01:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This info and prompt list from Byron will save you phone time since you may have to call several times before you are connected to the service center...if at the end of the prompts a message tells you there are no officers available to take your call you will be transferred to the national call center (this is a waste of time) just hang up and keep trying to get an officer...it took me about 20 tries.

Scott

Call 1-800-3755283
Listen for the choices and follow these steps ...i other words for the first choice press 1, second choice press 2, then 2, then 4, then 2, then 1, then put in your case number ( EAC AND THE NUMBER OR WAC AND THE NUMBER) then 1, and last 1....the last one will connect you with a live operator...then you say you are calling to inquire about the RFE ( request for evidence ) you got, baically you want to know what they are looking for. They will probably say that they havent issued one and thats when you ask what is the status of your case...say some dumb things like..." someone told me that after a certain amount of time waiting it meant that i have an RFE" or " My lawyer told me i had an RFE" say anything to make them think that you are not playing a trick on them.

Good luck!!!!


Thank you everyone for your help and support!!!! I REALLY appreciate it.

You are all right. It is just one of those days I guess. I will take ALL your advice!

Good luck to you all as well.
Steph1973FemaleEngland2007-09-21 12:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (BYRON-LEIDY @ Sep 21 2007, 12:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Steph, im sorry i must have missed your post, what is the issue or question?


Sorry, thanks. I was asked about some "trick" people were referring to when they call the center. I think the "RFE trick" or something. I was wondering what that meant so I could try it.
Steph1973FemaleEngland2007-09-21 12:21:00