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I just got off the phone to dos. I still have not received packet 3 even though I have been stalking the mail man lol. Anyway they told me packet 3 had not been sent out yet. And then the lady said hold on I see we received it today from you lol. Then I had to explain to her that I didn't wait for them to send it to me I downloaded it and sent packet 3 and the DS-2001 readiness checklist on my own accord. So she started laughing and said good for you well done. She can see they received it today and they have logged it on as received and I will be getting a letter with interview date in a week or so and they won't be bothering to send packet 3 again lol.

my thoughts to you guys is don't wait for these people to do their job do their job for them or it will never get done. I say a big thanks to Royal Mail. You have let me down in the past but you didn't let me down today lol. My mail man can rest in peace now till next week when I start stalking him again looking for the interview letter :)


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-04 08:46:00
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Thanks Nurseling for always being encouraging!!! I am so excited he just might make it here fir the holidays!!!


You are welcome. I will keep you in my prayers that the approval comes real soon.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-04 08:35:00
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Congratulation to all the recent transfers. May your approvals come very quick.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-04 08:19:00
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Just wanted to remind my fellow May filers to "keep the faith". We received our NOA2 hardcopy today -- 6 days after the USCIS email NOA2 approval. The notice sent says our file has been forwarded to the consulate -- my fiance (US citizen & petitioner) has the hardcopy so I don't know all that it says. Just remember as hard as this is now, the reward is being with your loved one FOREVER!!


Congratulations to you.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-03 23:47:00
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If it comes to that then maybe i'll just accept it but i hope not though. But sometimes things happen for a reason, not filing resignation until this is all done. Can't imagine how i would feel if i'm home and going through all this process. Thanks for always answering our queries and keeping this thread up and running. We all can do this.


Your more than welcome. Please keep us updated with your progress when you call them.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-03 12:48:00
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i guess we need to be persistent now, like call them everyday and email them everyday until we get it. hope we have the case number before it hits the one month mark. were getting frustrated now, its like never ending.


I hope you do too. Yep the calls will have to be daily or you may find your still here around Christmas. Seems that's what everyone's doing calling daily now.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-03 11:39:00
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the problem is with is waiting here in the Philippines is that the only ones left for scheduling our interviews are on November because slots for September and October are full now and the later we get the case number, the later we can get a slot or lock in a slot for interview and right now its November but who knows if it'll be filled up again it might be December depends on how soon we can get hold of that Manila case number.


I see what you mean. You have to just keep calling them.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-03 11:31:00
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almost a month and no case number yet, why is it taking so long?

There has been lots of issues currently the first is the whole changes to the centres then all files sent to tsc from Vermont that are now getting approved instead of going to NVC it's going to NRC. They are now having to go dig those files up and forward it to NVC. This is creating backlog for the ones approved in Vermont and Csc I gather its all just been dumped in a pile and they are getting through them as and when they can. I hope your turn comes quickly. There someone that's been waiting for 60 days here.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-03 11:12:00
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Anyone seen any Vermont activities today?
Or have they extended the holiday. For one more day. Excuse not to get people's approvals out.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-03 08:37:00
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hello may filers.. its been awhile i haven't post here.. i want you to know i passed my medical today.. yehey.. thanks God... my interview is September 11... Godbless to all... :)


Congrats. Glad to hear this. Wish me luck mine is in two days. On Thursday to be exact. Don't have a interview date yet still waiting to hear from the embassy.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-03 07:22:00
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Pick of the draw. When things were moving great with Vermont was when I got approved. It's slower now.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-02 20:40:00
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Question, I have a EAC #, and late May filer.  I noticed the # before me was approved today o_0
 
Now does that mean I am next, or is it likely to be soon as in the same batch, or is it completely random ?


That's exactly what happened to me. The person before me with a 5741 number got approved before me on a Thursday the following Monday afternoon I got my approval mine was 5740. So yes it's random but it sounds like your close pending your file is complete you should hopefully see a approval this week or next week.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-02 20:21:00
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Well I have my medical in a few days time. On Thursday. So hope it all goes well. Sent packet 3 and readiness DS-2001 checklist. Just waiting to hear from the consulate with a interview date now.


Hope to see more may approvals this week.



NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-02 20:17:00
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Thanks Nurseling!
 
If I understand the process correctly, by calling the DoS or NVC I will be able to get my case number instead of having to wait weeks for everything to be sent to the consulate in Naples?
 
The U.S. consulate - Naples appears more relaxed on it's rules.  The Immigration Visa (IV) department sent me the packet 3 information in June after I asked them what documents we could complete in advance.  And according to the instruction they gave me, once we have the case number we just fax them DS-230 part I and the signed "application statement" and they'll then schedule us for an appointment.
 
Seemingly easy, no?  We'll see as I e-mailed them Friday afternoon to make sure. :P  I don't want any more delays or RFEs!
 








Lol Lux I think your done with the rfes. You won't get none at this point.
That's great they sent you the forms. Some insulates do things slightly different. So follow the instructions thy have given you and fill out the forms and fax as they have stated.

Regarding case number. It takes 2- 3 weeks to generate one. Bunch of people still waiting a month even more. Since your not a transfer it probably will be 2-3 weeks. After case number your file gets sent to Naples.
You van call either NVC or dos. The waiting time is too painful for NVC that's why after 1 hour on hold I didn't bother the next time. I started calling dos who only keep you on hold for about 2 mins. They will have access to the same information as NVC. So they can give you your case number.





NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-02 20:08:00
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Greetings everyone.
So happy that site like this exists. It is really tough for me and my fiancee to be away from each other, waiting for the approval which no one knows how long will take... Its great that there is so many people here who share the same feeling. Good luck to us all. Let hope to see more May approvals this week.


Welcome to the thread.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-02 16:37:00
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Except for the fact that anything to do with the US Govt. is closed today due to Labor Day. So we will probably not hear any further news from anyone until tomorrow now.


That's very true Ryan. That's why I got the post office to send my letter today to arrive tomorrow rather than deliver to the embassy today since no ones there to sign for it.

Yep I doubt anyone will hear anything till tomorrow.



NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-02 10:04:00
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Yes. New week hope more approval for may
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-02 08:22:00
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Yes, we have been saving.. I have quite alot saved already, but will be almost broke by the time AOS is paid for LOL. 
I think the kids will do well adapting. My children and I have been thru so much already and a new begnning will certainly take off some of the pressures of being in Australia.Let's just say that after 4yrs, the kids and I are still suffering from the childrens father, but we are survivors good.gif 
I dont feel confident in driving once I arrive there. I will if I have too, but my fiance drives and technically I could drive for the first 90 days or so.. I think Australians can drive over there for 12 months or until residency, but WA doesn't allow the change over of Australian licences, I gotta start from square 1. 
A house will def allow more room than a unit, but it all comes down to what suits you all better and what is affordable. 
And I do agree, the time is flying by and yet so much to do. This whole process can take years, but the hardest part is being separated from our loved ones. Once in US, we can support each other together. It's so much harder over skype etc as the hugs just dont feel right thru a webcam cray5ol.gif




Yes your right. A new beginning is a breath of fresh air for all of US. I am sure your kids will welcome this.
Yes being broke wont be funny for a whie. Since we got to wait for work authorisation that's why am takeing up couponing lol.
At the moment getting my daughter together to send heron her merry way to university in a few weeks. So it will just be me and the little one at home. But we soon be off ourself at Christmas .
When we get to Georgia I plan to get my driving done then sit down and check what nursing jobs out there and what will suit the hours I want to work and when work authorisation arrives I would hopefully have secured a job.

Any news on approval yet? Whats happening with the numbers around your case? Not seeing many approvals at Vermont seems California is wiping the floor with Vermont right now. Did you see the post someone got approved in 19 days. That must be the quickest approval ever. Those waiting since last year and beginning of the year can't be too chuffed right now. But hey kudos to those that are lucky enough to get their approvals early and congratulations to them. I say it's the luck of the draw. Depends on who is efficiently getting through their pile of cases.

Hope you hear something this week coming.








NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-01 14:37:00
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Hey there..
I certainly do wish our flight tickets would cost 750 pounds.. Our flights are going to be more like $4500 - $6000 (AUD) one way.
We will be just stretching our legs at Hawaii. Our destination is Seattle but Hawaii will break up the trip for the kids, and I'm afraid I'll lose my kids if I POE in LAX. LOL. I have been looking into school for the kids. Thankfully my fiance has brought a house very close to school and shopping so it's a 5mins walk to school from home. The school they attend atm is contacting the USA school to try organise a pen-pal system so my kids can transistion a little easier having made friends thru writing first. I also have my full licence here, but in Washington, I have to resit all the tests and start from scratch. Not looking forward to that. LOL
And like you English folk, we also drive on the left, not like the USA. It's going to be a big change.



Wow a lot of money right there. I hope you have both been saving.
It's good you have managed to find a school for the kids at least now it's a lot easier for them since they will be communicating with the kids. This will ease them in to the US shool life. Big change for them but I am sure they will be fine. Kids learn to adapt better than we adults.
Is there no way you can transfer your licence so you don't have to go through the whole thing again. Surely you should be able to drive for the 90 days while you transition right? Georgia will allow that if I had already held a licence but since I don't i got to wait to be driven around when he finishes work till I get my own licence and car.
We are looking for apartments right now. He just got a agent looking for us since his tendency ends in feb and I don't want to continue living where he is right now. I was contemplating renting a house rather thn a apartment. I think that would give us more space and extra bedrooms or the same price as a apartment. We shall see how it goes. We are also looking for a new car since he drives a two seater truck right now. I don't know where I would put all my ####### since the truck is small. We looking for a people carrier which would give me plenty space for all my junk lol.

I must say the time is flying by so much to do in such little time.






NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-31 11:54:00
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Labour day weekend forgot. So will give hem a buzz on Tuesday regarding the forms. My packet 3 has not arrived yet so can't confirm yet if it has changed. I expect if it doesn't come in the post this morning I will see it mon or Tuesday.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-31 00:57:00
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Ok guys read this

The DS-260 needs to be completed online. Here's some info I found on frequently asked questions.


DS-260 Immigrant Visa Electronic Application - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Important Notice: Only immigrant visa applicants applying at certain U.S. embassies and consulates where NVC requested fees or documents in October 2010 or later may use the DS-260, Online Immigrant Visa Application. Review Online Immigrant Visa Forms to learn whether you should use the online DS-260 form, as well as more important information.

Review the FAQs below if you must complete the online DS-260 form.

What do I need to complete and submit forms online?
Where can I find the DS-260?
Can I answer in my native language?
Are all fields on the DS-260 mandatory?
What happens if I need to step away in the middle of data entry?
How do I access a previously saved DS-260?
Do I bring my DS-260 application with me to the interview?
What do I need to complete and submit forms online?
You must have:

Internet access
Your NVC Case Number (refer to the message you received from NVC)
Your Invoice I.D. number (refer to the message you received from NVC)
Where can I find the DS-260?
You can access the DS-260 from the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) website, by going to ImmigrantVisas.state.gov and clicking on Submit Visa Application and Civil Documents, or on the website of the U.S. embassy or consulate where you will apply.

Can I answer in my native language?
No. All answers, except as specially provided, must be in English, using English characters only. Applications submitted in any language other than English may be rejected, and you will be required to log back into the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) and provide English answers.

Are all fields on the DS-260 mandatory?
Most fields on the DS-260 are mandatory. You may leave fields marked Optional blank. Some fields may also give you the option to select Does Not Apply. If a field does not apply to you, you may mark the box next to Does Not Apply. All other fields must be completed: the application will not allow you to submit a form with any mandatory fields left blank. In this instance, an error message will be displayed and you will be required to complete the field before continuing with the application. If you do not answer questions that apply, your form may be rejected.

What happens if I need to step away in the middle of data entry?
You may save your partially completed DS-260 at any time by clicking on the "Save" button at the bottom of every page. If you need to step away, simply click the "Save" button to save your progress, and click on "Sign Out" in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. All data that you entered up to the point of clicking on "Save" will be stored until you are ready to continue completing the form.

To ensure your privacy if you step away in the middle of data entry, the DS-260 has a time out feature. If your DS-260 application is idle for approximately 20 minutes, CEAC will log you off. All data that you entered up to the last time you clicked "Save" will be stored until you are ready to continue completing the form. Any data that you entered after clicking "Save" will be lost.

How do I access a previously saved DS-260?
You can access your saved application by returning to the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) website and selecting View/Edit from the IV and Alien Registration section of the Immigrant Visa Summary Information screen. You will then be provided with a list of all applicants in your case along with the status of each application (NOT STARTED, INCOMPLETE, or SUBMITTED). To continue updating an incomplete application, simply click on the "Edit" button to the right of the applications status.

Once you submit your application, by clicking the Sign and Submit Application button on the "Sign and Submit" page, you will be unable to access your application again without the assistance of NVC, or the U.S. embassy or consulate at which you plan to apply.

Do I bring my DS-260 application with me to the interview?
You should not bring your application with you to your interview. The interviewing officer will have full access to review your application online.












































NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-31 00:40:00
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Hey Steve and roi
How are things going for you guys?

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-31 00:20:00
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I plan to POE at Hawaii. It'll will be a good break into a long flight for my kids also who have never flown. And hopefully all goes to plan, I wanna be in USA for Christmas. Might even fly on Christmas day cause it's usually cheaper cause everyone is already where they want to be.. Due to time zones, we'll have an extra long Christmas day also. LOL

 
Oh dear.. I just done those forms yesterday... (facepalm) I hope my forms are still acceptable as it says they expire June 2015. It may be different for Sydney embassy too.. Fingers crossed, I dont have to do them again. 




No worrying just keep them in hand anyway and download the the 260 as well just for extra security. That's what I intend to do. So if they ask at interview I have them at hand. Better to be safe than a 221g lol.

Christmas Day POE. You know I never though about the price being cheaper for tickets then but yes your right not many fly that day. I did want to spend the last Christmas in the uk with my family though that's why I was thinking dec 30 or 31st. I been checking prices for me and my son I guess we are looking at a 750 pounds ticket price.
I know what your going to say lol. I wish mine was 750. Right? How much is it going to cost for the 4 of you? I hope your searching for tickets already.
So Hawaii is the destination? Lucky you I hear its nice there.
Have you started to look in to schools for the kids?
I have two day care am looking at for my son.
Plus I just downloaded Georgia's driving Manuel. I have to take a driving lessons and rest ASAP. No trains and buses like London got to drive. I want to do a block intensive then go SETI the test straight. Will need to do the computer adaptive first though. I can't stand having to wait on anyone to drop me to the store etc.
Can you already drive ozgirl ?









NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-31 00:18:00
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Problem is, none of us know whether K1's actually have to do it or not yet because it only covers some of the forms. We still have to do the DS-156, 157 and 156-K if memory serves.


The DS -156, 157 and 156k is a definate. The concern is the the DS-230 and the 2001. That's why it's best we all check with consulate before makeing a mistake. If they have replaced them with the 260.
I will call them Monday to confim and let you guys know if they still accept the old forms.


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-31 00:03:00
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Nurseling found this at http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html so it does apply to K Visas as well, initially I thought it was CR-1/IR-1 only. Good catch, Nurseling.


I must say Ryan these people change things and neglect to inform people. We are constantly trying to find out information by ourselves. Would you believe I still have not received packet 3 I put everything together through the help of this site and sent it off without hearing from them. God knows when I will get packet 3 in the mail lol.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-30 12:44:00
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For those at this phase I found this info regarding a change in the forms starting September 1st 2013
Please check your consulates so you don't end up filling out the obsolete forms.

Note from September 1, 2013 the DS-230-I & II & DS-2001 is replaced by the form DS-260

On receipt of the approved petition from the National Visa Center the Immigrant Visa Unit will send you information on the steps that you are required to take to process the application, including instructions on completing the Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants. See "Instructions for Applicants".

It is important that you do take action immediately and return the Application for Immigration and Alien Registration, Form DS-230-1, Part 1, Form DS-156 (in duplicate), Form DS-156K, (in duplicate), Form DS-157 (in duplicate) and Notification of Applicant Readiness, Form DS-2001. Note: The failure to return the forms promptly will delay the processing of your application.

Before returning the Notification of Applicant Readiness, Form DS-2001 to the Immigrant Visa Unit, you are required to assemble all of the documents required in support of your application. Note: These documents must not be mailed to the Embassy; you will be required to furnish the original of all documents and one copy on the day of the formal visa interview.

What happens next?
On receipt of the DS-230-I, the DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157, and DS-2001, the Immigrant Visa Unit will perform any additional processing which may be required and advise you concerning the scheduling of the formal visa interview. You will be required to undergo a medical examination with an Embassy approved physician before the visa interview.

Note: The Immigrant Visa Unit must be in receipt of the approved petition from the National Visa Center before beginning the administrative processing of the application. While you are waiting for notification from the Immigrant Visa Unit that they are ready to begin processing your application, you may wish to begin assembling the documents you will be required to furnish on the day of your visa interview. This may expedite your application somewhat as certain documents may take a while to obtain.














NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-30 12:17:00
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Thanks for the updates and well wishes Nurseling and sjs!
 
Looks like I have some karma on my side as this morning around 11am I was notified that we have been approved and that the notification is on it's way!! dancin5hr.gif
 
What's the next step?  Contacting NVC for the case number?




Here's a few forms you should be downloading while waiting.

http://www.uscis.gov.../form/i-134.pdf

http://www.state.gov...ation/82063.pdf

https://evisaforms.state.gov/ds156.asp

http://www.state.gov...ation/81807.pdf

Call dos or NVC but dos is less holding time. They will both give you the same information. I got mine from dos.
Number for dos is 2026631225 press 1 then press 0
NVC numer is 6033340700

When you get your case number in 2-3 weeks log on to the CEAC website and track your file till it gets to your consulate. Here is the link for the CEAC site. https://ceac.state.g...er/Status.aspx?
Just type in your case number that NVC gives you there and it will bring up a box with your case details.

Hope it helps congrats again


















NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-30 11:58:00
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Thanks for the updates and well wishes Nurseling and sjs!
 
Looks like I have some karma on my side as this morning around 11am I was notified that we have been approved and that the notification is on it's way!! dancin5hr.gif
 
What's the next step?  Contacting NVC for the case number?




Hooray congratulations thank god for that. I was worried then since they weren't really doing much with other files. Now on to battle NVC lol. Doesn't stop does it.

They seem to be a tad slow processing RFE, but i'm not complaining. I spent the good part of today doing the DS forms needed for packet 3. wow.gif  I think I printed out about 34 pages of forms. For those with kids coming along the journey too, I have 3 children under 12yrs who will be joining me, start the forms now so you've got enough time to fill it all in and make sure you have the right children with the right birthdates and passport numbers. rofl.gif  Learn from my mistakes. 
Wishing well wishes to everyone.. Been a big day and i'm calling it a night. Hope to wake up to VSC approvals. dancin5hr.gif


Your next Ozgirl.


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-30 11:49:00
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I've got my fingerpoint appointment booked for Sept 10 so i can send off my police ceritifcate. Not sure where to start for preparing my packet 3 things. I think i'll ask my fiance to start getting his stuff  ready including tax returns etc to send to me and meanwhile i can work on DS forms.


I tell you one thing about the darn DS forms they want your life story. on DS -230. A ten year history of work. Then all the addresses and country's you have lived since the age of 16. All the trips you have made to other country's etc. took me ages to get it together.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-30 07:50:00
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They seem to be a tad slow processing RFE, but i'm not complaining. I spent the good part of today doing the DS forms needed for packet 3. wow.gif  I think I printed out about 34 pages of forms. For those with kids coming along the journey too, I have 3 children under 12yrs who will be joining me, start the forms now so you've got enough time to fill it all in and make sure you have the right children with the right birthdates and passport numbers. rofl.gif  Learn from my mistakes. 
Wishing well wishes to everyone.. Been a big day and i'm calling it a night. Hope to wake up to VSC approvals. dancin5hr.gif


That's the spirit Ozgirl
Keep busy fill out forms. When do you plan to POE any way once your approved and get your visa? I want to leave in December after Christmas.


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-30 07:46:00
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I just want to share our happiness. My fiancee told me we just got approved 1 1/2 hours before his birthday... what a great present! At exactly 12 mn his time we celebrate his birthday via skype...double celebration!!!! Yeyyyy!!!! We're so happy.... - feeling blessed.

It's worth the wait. :)


Congratulation hooray another may approval. Enjoy and celebrate your good news and your fiancés birthday.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-30 02:53:00
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Hi everyone,  I haven't been on here because of the RFE, so it looks like I have some reading to do to catch up on VSC transfers to TSC?
 
Just to update mine, got RFE on August 2nd, mailed back to USCIS on August 12th and was processed and is now listed as "Request for Evidence Response Review".  They also stated in capital letters that it is being processed at the VERMONT SERVICE CENTER.  So I'm going to assume that it means I don't have to worry about the confusion about being transferred to TSC...
 
I've been trying to see how long an approval/denial takes after responding to the RFE and it seems like it generally takes 2-3 weeks so lets hope that holds true!
 
How's everyone else holding on?






Hey Lux welcome back

Glad you managed to get that rfe off to them. Hate to bare bad news but there was a case amongst my group still in the same phase you described after sending their reply back. Here's the case number check it out. EAC1390315747. This person has had a status of on July 11th 2013, we received your response to our request for evidence. This case is being processed at our VERMONT SERVICE CENTER location. In bold capital letters. I would seriously not wait to hear from them I would call them every day and harass them.
If it was California service center I would have said with no doubt that they process their rfes on time few weeks usually. But this is Vermont we are talking about here. Pls keep calling them.




NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-30 02:17:00
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Yes Ozgirl its not been a easy process for anyone. It's just gets harder for those waiting for approvals. I hope things does pick up soon.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-29 23:55:00
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Hi guys hang in there. Happy to see your all supporting each other on this issue. Pls keep the faith and remember many voices get a better response than one voice. Ryan is right, all those that are still stuck in Vsc need to stick together. I will keep praying for you all.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-29 23:12:00
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This is why I contacted the Ombudsman about those of us stuck at VSC and who haven't been transferred - hell, when Blakcajun rang VSC, they told her they hadn't made a decision on whether to transfer us or not, which is simply not good enough. They've had plenty of time to make that decision and they're now messing around. Regardless, the Ombudsman has passed my concerns onto a manager there who will get in contact with USCIS.
 
While some of the old timers here may disagree with this course of action, I do urge anyone who is stuck at VSC to make your voices heard and contact the Ombudsman. Give them your receipt number too so they know we're not just complaining for the hell of it. Eventually they will either transfer us, or they'll start sorting out approvals quicker.


It's simple decision to make. If they are no longer able to process I-129f then they should transfer all files not just some. The logic they use is illogical. On the upside its good you have stated your concerns. Yes like you said the nov dec black hole might be what this situation ends up turning into if no one says anything.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-29 14:32:00
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Awe! Yes, I've been okay. Busy with getting the kids ready for the new school year and summer in general is busy with the children not in school.
 
As for what is going on, I'm not sure... I emailed the TSC myself on August 16th, and I am supposed to wait 30 days to hear back. I've been waiting a month for them to transfer my case to NVC and I call NVC once a week to see if they received my case. Nothing.
 
No NoA2 hardcopy, but I have had several T2 IO's confirm I was indeed approved.
 
I emailed TSC 2013-08-16 asking them to resend me my I-797C approval letter.
I called USCIS who also emailed TSC (and told I should get a response in 2 weeks) on 2013-08-20, they put in a request to resend my approval letter.
I emailed my congressman on 2013-08-22, informing him of my situation and stating that I was not the only person having such issues with the TSC and his support and assistance would help a lot of people.










My goodness this whole process is wearing a lot of people out. I really am sorry to hear your having to bang your head against a brick wall trying to get these people to do the job you paid them for. You were approved before me we should both just be waiting for a interview date right now. It hardly makes sense how the system works. Lets say as they tell us files are going out in batches . Doesn't it make sense to get the first approved ones out first. You had at least a 4 day difference in date from mine. You should have been assigned a case number already. I am seeing so many people frustrated over this issues that honestly my heart goes out to everyone. Please hang in there and keep calling till they get fed up and do there job properly.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-29 13:47:00
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Still nothing on my end. I contacted my congressman, I emailed TSC, I contacted USCIS who also emailed TSC.
 
My case has not been forwarded yet, and I still have yet to receive the paper copy of my NoA2 (I-797C Approval Notice).
 
If I don't hear from them soon, I will be going further up the chain.




Oh my goodness you been. Missing for a while hope your doing good. Still no case number wow whats going on with these people.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-29 08:27:00
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The DS-230 form really does want your life story. I really had to sit down and try remember a 10 year work history with all dates. It took me ages to remember previous addresses too. God this whole process is not easy at all.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-29 08:24:00
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I'm not hearing any approvals from "VSC-TSC" May filers. :( 2 numbers near mine got approved yesterday. I guess both of them are from CSC.


They seem to be slowing. The two cases around my numbers that got rfe in June are still there untouched. It's amazing how a rfe could take so long to be approved in Vsc. California whacks rfes out quicker at least within a month.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-29 07:53:00
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Hi just wanted to share with the group, that we have been approved NOA2 August 22, 2013!!!!!!!! I received the message on Thursday, but have been so busy with the start of school, (just started work as a teacher), for those of you still waiting don't lose hope!!!!It will happen soon! I will keep you all in my prayers!


Congratulations glad things are moving for you guys.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-29 01:01:00