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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat's Vermont's excuse now for not approving NOA2s?

Who are you kidding? I chose the Vermont Disservice Center for my petition about as much as I chose Microsoft for the operating system in my computer.

Does the word "monopoly" mean anything to you?


Funny thing about the "quote feature", when quoting someone it usually means you are commenting on exactly what the person has said, not on imaginary words. Nowhere in my post did I say VSC was a choice. I said we chose to engage in this [b]process[/b]. We ALL individually made the choice to have our loved ones here with us. So that means we take the good with the bad.

As far as the Microsoft comment, I'll just pretend that you have not heard of a Mac. (Again with the choices, see how that works)?
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2011-01-21 06:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat's Vermont's excuse now for not approving NOA2s?
I don't expect popularity points here but we ALL made a choice and that choice was to engage in this process. As adults we have been exposed to "the system" more than once so this whole thing should not be a surprise. It's the way of this country we live in. Accept it or be miserable for the rest of your life.

What good is it to CONSTANTLY complain about how VSC is ruining your lives? It's healthy to vent every now and then but when it becomes the ONLY thing you do, bitterness begins to sour you. You are no longer the person your fiancé(e) fell in love with once that happens. Why give someone or something that kind of power over you? It is a choice YOU make. Shoot, for every other choice that's taken away from me in this process, I'd much rather grab hold of what I can control myself.

No I am not the least bit happy that I have been waiting over 5 months but in the grand scheme of things this is but a minuscule amount of time. For THAT I rejoice.
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2011-01-20 23:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED!!!
Thank you all! We're really excited. :) Definitely looks like VSC is cranking them out. This is great!
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2011-01-31 19:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED!!!
OMG!!!! I'm dancing around like crazy over here. I just checked my status online w/o logging in...well actually going down the different numbers and when I got to mine (ending in 7) it said "On January 31, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)." At first I didn't even realize that it was MY number...then I logged in and sure enough the last update was today. I clicked through again and saw those same words!!! No text or email (yet). OMG!!! I just said to FH last night, if we get approved tomorrow, we can plan out everything with no worries, because he wants to get married on our first anniversary (March 5). I am soooooo amped right now. Happy that we can finally move to the next step. :dance:
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2011-01-31 11:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2010 VSC filers
Yeah probably. CT was closed down and we never close! The mailman didn't even come today. We were snowed in. I'm seriously considering not working tomorrow cuz the snow is piled up to the door. :lol:
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2011-01-13 00:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2010 VSC filers

SOMETHING!!!!

"On November 10, 2010, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)."

OMG, I thought this would never happen. WEEHEE. I'm so happy, I'm crying! :D Soon, I get to be with my baby.


:dance: congrats!!!
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-11-12 07:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2010 VSC filers

Congratz man :)

Gives me hope that mine will be approved before my trip to see my honey on thanksgiving :)


Sending up prayers that it will!!
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-10-20 17:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2010 VSC filers

I just got a text message to check the USCIS website. I did and my petition has been approved.


Whoohoo!!! Congrats!! :dance:
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-10-20 17:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2010 VSC filers
We will! I've had a feeling for the last few days that FH and I will be receiving our NOA2 by the end of the month. I like to call that feeling "hopeful" :lol:
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-10-18 22:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2010 VSC filers
I would really like to see more movement although I'm aware folks may just not be updating their timelines I think there should be more than 11approvals (last 15 days) in general.

I also wonder realistically how long it takes to look at a file/case in order to approve it? I would think at this level once the background checks come back it's just a matter of checking to make sure the 2yr in person meet has occurred, bam your petition is approved. But hey what do I know. :lol:
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-10-16 01:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2010 VSC filers

There has been a few July approvals!!

Oh yeah I know. It's just exciting to see the approvals begin to trickle in. :)
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-10-07 04:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2010 VSC filers
There was an August approval today. Our turn is coming!! :dance:
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-10-06 22:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2010 VSC filers
I'm happy everyone seems to be getting touched because in my mind it signifies that at least we all aren't lost in a storage bin somewhere. :lol:
So I say we can officially get excited no matter what it means...at least we'll all look like fools together if it comes to that. :rofl:
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-10-04 07:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2010 VSC filers
And sending up prayers :innocent:
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-10-04 00:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2010 VSC filers
Got a touch today (10/3/10) after almost two months so hopefully this means things will start to get rolling again. YAY!!! :dance:
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-10-04 00:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2010 VSC filers
I keep telling myself that there's nothing left to do but wait and at least the wait gives me the opportunity to make sure all my ducks are lined up. I just started a new job last Monday (9/27) so I'm looking forward to being able to sponsor him on my own rather than needing a co-sponsor. I say the wait just lets me spend more time on my job so I can tell FH more and more about it. Hey at the very least he'll be able to answer that question with confidence during the interview. :rofl:

I can say though, it's definitely becoming a little frustrating because FH keeps saying he'll be here by his birthday (end of November) and I don't want to burst his bubble, but I'm like honey we haven't even gotten our petition approved let alone gotten your interview scheduled and passed. :blush: He's ever the optimist though. So maybe there's a chance? :whistle:
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-10-03 11:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2010 VSC filers
Me me me!!! :dance:

Sent it off from the Post Office a few hours ago. It will get there tomorrow so I'll just be waiting for my NOA1
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-07-27 23:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved Thanks everyone
Yay!!! Congrats to you!
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-12-04 18:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED
YAY!!! I'm so happy for you Brother! :dance: Can't wait til you get here!!!!
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2011-04-14 17:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 August 2010 VSC filer

Hey everyone-- still wishing you the very best of luck. It's bound to pick up speed one of these days. Jack and I are home now and getting adjusted to life here and most importantly-- SNOW! :) It's really fun and exciting. I'll be in touch. Hang in there!!


I was JUST thinking about you so thanks for posting this! It's funny that you mention snow. My honey can't wait to get here and see snow in real life. He might miss this season but there's always next year. :)
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-12-03 05:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 August 2010 VSC filer

Hey guys! I am sorry to read about all of your frustration. I just wanted to let you know that our interview was very intense and tough but we made it through it and were approved this morning! 3 months and 4 days since our NOA1. We are very excited and fortunate and can't wait to be home for Thanksgiving! Good luck to you all! Keep it up :)


Yay!!! Praise God!!!
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-11-16 10:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 August 2010 VSC filer

:rofl: you made my day

Edited to say: Oh... sorry for posting the same thing three times. :innocent:


:lol: happy to be the clown. Besides 3rd time's the charm so it's all good. :rofl:
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-10-21 07:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 August 2010 VSC filer
####### I'm on mobile so I can't press anything. :lol:
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-10-20 18:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 August 2010 VSC filer

Well as of last night my case has been received at the Embassy in Nairobi! Yay! We are aiming for an interview in about 3-4 weeks :)


Whooohooo!!!! YAY!!! :dance:
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-10-19 08:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 August 2010 VSC filer
I can't wait to see FH again. Wish he was closer so a trip to him wouldn't be $1500 or more each time. But he'll be here soon at least! :)
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-10-16 01:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 August 2010 VSC filer
I've taken to looking at this saying at least the wait is giving us more evidence of ongoing relationship. :lol:
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-10-14 19:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 August 2010 VSC filer

I've thought about this. I won't have to make a decision on it for awhile of course, depending on how things go. But I want my wedding to be my wedding, the waiting sucks but I'm thinking it would maybe be a little more bearable if the visa was all set to go and there were no uncertainties left. I don't know, maybe it would be worse. I guess we'll have to play it by ear.

Edit: for spelling


We're actually going to end up doing the same thing. Our wedding is scheduled for Nov of next year because I wanted a real wedding with invites, dress, reception etc. So we're doing a small traditional ceremony Bini style once he gets here then doing a hoopla enforced one in Nov. This way we meet the requirements and he can start working here sooner than later. The great thing is we get to pool our money together for the big shindig and also doesn't feel left out of the wedding planning because he'll actually be here to participate.
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-10-12 17:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 August 2010 VSC filer
It will it will!!!
On my end, I'm trying real hard not to get stressed out because unfortunately we have to wait for our NOA2 before booking FH's trip home to Nigeria for a new passport. I am so tempted to just have him go back now while we're waiting because that trip will be at least two weeks. But I don't want the police certificate he also has to get from there to expire. Granted it's 3 months validity but I would hate to waste money. Hmmm....
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-10-11 08:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 August 2010 VSC filer

Hey everyone! I am shaking sooo bad right now! I just got a text/email at 6:32 tonight (eastern time) from USCIS telling me that my case was updated.... I checked.... my petition was APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please don't hate me. Just know all of your times are coming soon. VSC is definitely back in action. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?? :dance: (L)

Whooohoooo!!! Congratulations!!! :dance: I'm so happy for you (yes a little jealous too LMBO...but more happy) Our turns are coming! YAY!!!!!
PurpleSkyFemaleGambia2010-10-06 22:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOH NOOO!!!
Be proactive on the wrong DOB. Send a letter to CSC to let them know in reviewing your copies, you noticed a typo. Let them know where and what the correct info is. Include a copy of passport or BC as proof.

I had a similar typo and that is what I was advised to do by USCIS. If you wait, you might get an RFE, which will slow things down.

Edited by Married2aTico, 14 April 2009 - 11:20 PM.

Married2aTicoFemaleCosta Rica2009-04-14 23:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont April I 130 Approvals
The Constituent Services contact at my Rep's office called me today to let me know that she found out my case is with an Officer at VSC. That should mean approval soon- I really hope so anyway. My dates are similar to A & R and Childress, so I think we should all be moving along soon. good.gif
Married2aTicoFemaleCosta Rica2009-04-14 23:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVSC transfers to CSC in January 2008, Please post here
Oh, now I am soooooo sad that I applied for the I-129F along with the I-130. It looks like if I had, my case would be at CSC and getting groped too. crying.gif
Married2aTicoFemaleCosta Rica2009-01-23 12:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsno NOA2?
The one thing to realize is that VJ timelines and the overall average will fluxuate based upon when the people update their individual timelines. I have seen the processing time remain the same for 2 or 3 days in a row, and then all the sudden the average time NOA1 to NOA2 changes and the date provided changes. Over this past weekend I see people updating on Monday from an NOA2 on Friday.
MangoAveMalePhilippines2012-04-18 07:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThe Mystery of the elusive sealed box

According to this, it is the background checks that causes the variation in responds times.
http://www.uscis.gov...hecks_42506.pdf
And here I thought mine would be quicker because of past background checks...that FBI Name Check is going to screw me up big time...lol. There are a few recent politicians with my name. It also says multiple agencies are involved. The more hands that have to touch it, the longer it will take.


I'm not totally disregarding it, but don't you also think they can give whatever excuse they want? It came from their website. Just like a company providing reviews of their own product....
MangoAveMalePhilippines2012-06-01 18:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThe Mystery of the elusive sealed box

I recall one episode of Seinfeld in which Newman (the mail guy) says: "Zip codes have not meaning whatsoever"; same applies to USCIS confirmation numbers; thus a lower EAC number means absolutely nothing. Now, as to why some petitions seem to be approved fast, my conspiracy theory mind says that petitions go thru many stops, offices, service center and hands and the end result of all that is that by the time they are in "a box" for inspectors to adjudicate; they are esentially in a random order. The only known charecteristic of the "box" is approximate date of those petitions (not all but a good percentage), thus that helps to maintain the 5-6 months average; but, and here is the key, among those petitions in a box that says January 2012 for example, if you would go 1 by 1, I bet you would find 1-2 from 6-7 months before; and likewise, you will find 1-2 that just came into USCIS the day before; luck of the draw and the randomizing mechanism (not by design, but by virtue of the convoluted process and offices of USCIS). End result: someone will always be approved within few weeks and someone will always be waiting for many many months; while the majority will fall within the 5-6 months average. There will be some exceptional cases of someone waiting really long and someone approved in a matter of days literally. On top of all this, USCIS service level (if we can call it that way) is based in average times; so I wouldn't get past some inspectors to purposely pick up some really new peititon that will skew the average in the right direction when put together in a group of older ones; it would be impossible to prove that the 'new' petition was not in that 'box' getting processed for the same randomizing mechanisms listed above. If you recall, when members call USCIS, they often get told one thing and something quite different happen: like being told you need to call back in 90 days and week after you have approval. They don't go search in a box, they go by whatever their screen says; and we all know, this is not Fedex where they can trace your package anywhere in the world within a few hours window of what location it was/is/going to be.


...There has to be some extent of the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing. (otherwise the right hand might get jealous).
MangoAveMalePhilippines2012-06-01 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThe Mystery of the elusive sealed box
Wow. It wouldn't allow me to edit my own post.

But as far as box #'s go. Obviously they are all clearly marked with some sort of tracking number. Why would they pick up box #2376 right after finishing #2345, and let #2346 just wait? Companies do have order numbers associated with whatever they receive. Do you not get a RMA# when you return something to get fixed? You can tell by lower numbers which ones arrived first. From a business stand point I can understand why certain customers get service first. But with the USCIS, our fees are what provide 99% of their funding. All fees are flat so everyone pays the same price for the same petition/application. Could they really believe that more revenue will come from one filer versus another? That deserves a #######.
MangoAveMalePhilippines2012-06-01 11:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThe Mystery of the elusive sealed box

I am wondering about the same thing each day... I have a weird feeling they separate those petitions by country or at least continents, also by those having kids, being divorced etc... Otherwise really it doesn't make sense why there are still unapproved petitions from last year (no RFE or anything) and we already see January filers getting approved and I mean like late January, where people from December or beginning of January are still waiting...



Im only using your qoute in response to the main thing. I happen to be one of those December filers still waiting. I noticed the slow down for last week, right before the holiday. But there are certain concepts that don't add up when you look at people more than a month difference being approved while the earlier is still waiting. If there is a way to expedite, they have to know exactly where that single petition is that they are expediting. The USCIS def has some system that tells them petition EACXXXX is located in box #2345. Also, I made myself a spreadsheet looking at all numbers between XX2784 and XX2900 just to see. All that spread includes I-485, I-821, I-130, I-129F and a few others. Of those 117, where even the 4th one to receive a receipt number (which is obviously sequential and not random) was received at the same date as the rest, 18 are I-129F from the same day. They should end up in the same box, yet some how one is approved April 10 while other approvals or RFE's are in May while I'm still waiting. There is some sort of preferential treatment.
MangoAveMalePhilippines2012-06-01 11:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCurrent VSC time

........ WOW you are pretty rude. No one here can give you the "for sure" information.



Thanks. But the question I asked can be answered with 'for sure' information. If they called and asked for a current processing date, than that is what I am asking for. Just telling me to sit back and wait when its already almost 6 months is BS. Tell that ####### to someone who is only at 2 months waiting for their NOA2 and asking about processing time on here.
MangoAveMalePhilippines2012-06-22 08:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCurrent VSC time
Yeah, today I called again and the rep told me Jan 9 was their date so mine should be in process. She couldnt put in a service request because it hasnt been 30 days since my receipt from the service request. It has only been 20 days. Waiting has definitely caused a lot of unnecessary anguish cuz it is a real test.
MangoAveMalePhilippines2012-06-21 17:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCurrent VSC time

I don't know the times at VSC but did you call and ask for a service request since you are waiting longer than the current processing time?



I called about a week before the 5 months was up for the service request. The service request was specific to say that it was beyond processing time. I got a response about 11 days later saying a decision should be made in 60 days. Weird to say things are taking too long, just wait longer. I called back the NCSC because when I put in the service request the rep told me everything should be answered like whether its been assigned or if they need anything from me, ect. Nothing like that was provided in the response to the service request. With calling back I was told they need nothing from me, it wasnt assigned yet, and their processing date was Dec 15.
MangoAveMalePhilippines2012-06-21 03:37:00