Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	VSC, the 'C' stands for cluster$@%	Very Simply Clueless!	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2007-12-22 19:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	VSC, the 'C' stands for cluster$@%	QUOTE (Queen Jenn @ Dec 21 2007, 09:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (virgillionaire @ Dec 21 2007, 06:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> How many VSC (or CSC) officers does it take to change a lightbulb? UNKNOWN, it's indefinitely sitting on an officer's desk UNDER REVIEW!!!!! True, but they will put a barcode on it and occasionally scan it to generate a TOUCH just to drive you crazy.	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2007-12-21 21:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	VSC, the 'C' stands for cluster$@%	How many VSC (or CSC) officers does it take to change a lightbulb? UNKNOWN, it's indefinitely sitting on an officer's desk UNDER REVIEW!!!!!	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2007-12-21 20:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	VSC, the 'C' stands for cluster$@%	QUOTE (virgillionaire @ Dec 19 2007, 09:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, I have lots of time now that I've past 6 months with no 'touches' on my petition and no end in sight. So I've decided to have a little gallows humor at vsc's expense. Have fun with their initials, tell stories about stupid a$$ customer service answers, tell lazy government jokes. I want to hear them cause I'm bored and need to blow off a little vsc steam ... Hope I don't violate the terms of service with this Here's one to get the ball rolling VSC = Very Stupid Central Everyone chicken???? Very Slow Clods	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2007-12-20 20:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	VSC, the 'C' stands for cluster$@%	Well, I have lots of time now that I've past 6 months with no 'touches' on my petition and no end in sight. So I've decided to have a little gallows humor at vsc's expense. Have fun with their initials, tell stories about stupid a$$ customer service answers, tell lazy government jokes. I want to hear them cause I'm bored and need to blow off a little vsc steam ... Hope I don't violate the terms of service with this Here's one to get the ball rolling VSC = Very Stupid Central	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2007-12-19 20:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Passing 180 days since NOA1...	QUOTE (Nao @ Apr 10 2008, 09:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everyone. We will reach 180 days (6months) since our NOA1 date(CSC) on Monday. We have received neither RFEs nor NOA2. When we called CSC on 3/24, we were told that our application was not even with an adjucator yet... So, the nice officer personally brought our application to the next step and told us that our petition should go through in the next two weeks... So we waited.... But, nothing happened... So, we called CSC again on 4/3. We were told that it has been with an adjucator. But, it can take anywhere from 2 weeks to a month for our petition to be approved by an adjucator..... So, we waited another week.... But, nothing happened....So, we called again on 4/8. We were told that there is nothing they can do to help us right now, but our petition should go through soon. Well, till now, there was a touch on 4/8 and 4/9. We think the touch on 4/8 was due to a phone call. So, my question is..... Should we wait few more weeks? or Should we ask help from a local congress man? We have been told "in two weeks, soon and so on....." We do not know what to believe now.... Thanks for your time As someone who waited 8.5 months for my noa2, I can tell you your congressman won't be much help. But your 2 touches could mean it was being adjudicated and the approval could be on its way already. I never got a 'touch' from a call, unless they actually did something to the file. If it goes on your best bet IMO is the USCIS ombudsman. There is a form you can download, dhs 7001, or something that you can request he look into your situation. I believe it's more effective then a congressman who only gets a form letter back saying the same thing they tell you on the phone. I can email you the form if you can't locate it online.	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2008-04-10 21:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting on the VSC to make a decision?	QUOTE (Mel and Syl @ May 21 2008, 01:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wow folks! Whats going on here?? Where did everybody go to, no more posts no more vents about VSC, no more jokes? I miss you guys, what happened to this graet family on here? Sylvie Yeah I guess we will need a new thread on what a pain the AOS process is, hehe. Good luck to everyone on that! And good luck to those still waiting for the k1 Ana is due here Saturday, wohoo	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2008-05-22 18:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting on the VSC to make a decision?	QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ May 4 2008, 05:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi All.......well we did it .....Married May 2, 2008 at 200 in the afternoon.......We are filing the next part on Monday........Will have pictures soon....Very small very low key affair.......but it was perfect ........ Way to go Lora and Oscar!!! Congratulations	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2008-05-06 19:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting on the VSC to make a decision?	Thanks everyone! Welcome back Mirla This thread has been kinda quiet, I guess vsc got its act together a little, for a while anyway. Hey Lora, we wanna see pics of the wedding	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2008-04-23 20:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting on the VSC to make a decision?	QUOTE (trinner @ Apr 21 2008, 12:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wow... only 54 approvals in the last 30 days... down from 130 approvals only a few weeks ago. Hey, still beats september (or august?) when they did SIX! PS Visa approved at the interview! Wohoo, they only asked one question. Maybe they could have asked that much 11 months ago?	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2008-04-22 16:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting on the VSC to make a decision?	Well I'm not counting my chickens before they hatch, anymore. Assuming everything goes smoothly she'll arrive in May sometime. But she has an extra requirement there of a fiancee' seminar by the government there, she's waiting on a replacement passport as hers was too close to expiration - long story short there are still complications from here to there When's the wedding? Congratulations Charlene!! Bet it makes you want to kiss the ground when you get off the plane QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Apr 14 2008, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (virgillionaire @ Apr 10 2008, 09:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Another weird government srew up story, but at least it has a happy ending: My fiancee' has an interview april 22. I made it under the embassy's new call in scheduling system. They asked if I wanted to confirm, I said yes and they gave me a confirmation number and later sent my fiancee' an email with the date and confirmation number. Then I got a letter from the embassy a couple weeks later stating she is eligible for an interview appointment. I shrugged it off as an oversight. Today the day she is ready to leave I get another letter stating call to schedule an interview. Uh-oh. So I go on their website to check on her interview date and it shows no record. Uh-oh. This is like 4 hours before her trip, tickets bought, reservations made, bags packed. So I call the embassy when they open, 2 hours to go ... they tell me they have no record of her appointment either and that I should call back to the scheduling number! UH-OH. But, I say, I have a confirmation number, which the USE emailed to her. I have no way to check on that sir, she says. She can tell I am ready to lose my mind, so she puts me on hold to 'check'. She then tells me some people were told to call back to confirm, maybe that's you? Nope, confirmation number here, remember? Gave her date, exact time. Oh, hmm, well, ok, I'll make a note in the system, tell her it's ok to go to the interview. WHEW!! Close one! Everybody wonders what the deal is with some petitions getting an easy ride and others tough sledding. My new theory is they pick some to screw up and then they just keep screwing them up at every possible step of the way. It seems to happen to many who have had long waits,etc. Makes as much sense as any other reason Early June filer's curse.........but it is over soon Virgil.......When will her POE be??????........	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2008-04-14 17:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting on the VSC to make a decision?	Another weird government srew up story, but at least it has a happy ending: My fiancee' has an interview april 22. I made it under the embassy's new call in scheduling system. They asked if I wanted to confirm, I said yes and they gave me a confirmation number and later sent my fiancee' an email with the date and confirmation number. Then I got a letter from the embassy a couple weeks later stating she is eligible for an interview appointment. I shrugged it off as an oversight. Today the day she is ready to leave I get another letter stating call to schedule an interview. Uh-oh. So I go on their website to check on her interview date and it shows no record. Uh-oh. This is like 4 hours before her trip, tickets bought, reservations made, bags packed. So I call the embassy when they open, 2 hours to go ... they tell me they have no record of her appointment either and that I should call back to the scheduling number! UH-OH. But, I say, I have a confirmation number, which the USE emailed to her. I have no way to check on that sir, she says. She can tell I am ready to lose my mind, so she puts me on hold to 'check'. She then tells me some people were told to call back to confirm, maybe that's you? Nope, confirmation number here, remember? Gave her date, exact time. Oh, hmm, well, ok, I'll make a note in the system, tell her it's ok to go to the interview. WHEW!! Close one! Everybody wonders what the deal is with some petitions getting an easy ride and others tough sledding. My new theory is they pick some to screw up and then they just keep screwing them up at every possible step of the way. It seems to happen to many who have had long waits,etc. Makes as much sense as any other reason	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2008-04-10 20:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting on the VSC to make a decision?	CONGRATS TO CHARLENE AND LORA WOHOO, HOME AT LAST ALSO CONGRATS TO THE JAYHAWKS FEAR THE TURTLE!!	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2008-04-09 21:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting on the VSC to make a decision?	QUOTE (Jason-Sasha @ Mar 18 2008, 09:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (virgillionaire @ Mar 18 2008, 08:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> WOHOO, something in this crazy process worked. I called the embassy to schedule an interview and have one for april, yeah Thank God for VJ or we'd be waiting for packet IV til doomsday not knowing they have changed (without notice) to a call in scheduling system that requires we download the forms for the packet One step closer to USCIS/NVC/DOS freedom Right on, Virgil! Congratulations! Thanks everyone. It's a great feeling to have this process move nicely. I'm glad us old timers from last year are on course finally. So Jason, she'll be here any in just a few days huh??? Awesome	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2008-03-19 16:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting on the VSC to make a decision?	WOHOO, something in this crazy process worked. I called the embassy to schedule an interview and have one for april, yeah Thank God for VJ or we'd be waiting for packet IV til doomsday not knowing they have changed (without notice) to a call in scheduling system that requires we download the forms for the packet One step closer to USCIS/NVC/DOS freedom	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2008-03-18 20:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting on the VSC to make a decision?	QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Mar 13 2008, 08:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (charlene @ Mar 13 2008, 08:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> CONGRATULATIONS LORA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE HOPE TO BE RIGHT BEHIND YOU WITH AN INTERVIEW SOON!!!!!! thanks so much Charlene.....I can not be happier that we are finally so close......I was begining to believe this interview would never happen......So heres to April being the end for the May/June 2007 filers.........YEAH....FINALLY Ric and Virgil....where are you?????? Hey, Congrats to you Lora and also Charlene . I had a feeling you'd get a quick interview there Lora, just a few more weeks now! I thought I was out of the woods when our case made it to the embassy, but they have a FUBAR new interview scheduling system with no packet 3 or 4, have to call to schedule but they don't tell you that you need to call, it's $9 a call and it's never the right time to call ARRGGHH	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2008-03-14 21:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting on the VSC to make a decision?	QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Mar 7 2008, 09:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (virgillionaire @ Mar 7 2008, 08:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Mar 6 2008, 12:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey guys... today is Faith and Amr's interview in Egypt! Best of luck to them! Wohoo Go Faith Hey Virgil have they sent your petition from NVC??????........this is one dead thread these days........Has anyone heard from Faith??? Hey, yep they sent it to the embassy after about 3 days, even before i called nvc. No packet 3 yet so i'm wondering if there is a way to check if they have sent it yet. Anyway congrats to you and Charlene on getting those issues straight	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2008-03-09 10:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting on the VSC to make a decision?	QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Mar 6 2008, 12:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey guys... today is Faith and Amr's interview in Egypt! Best of luck to them! Wohoo Go Faith	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2008-03-07 20:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting on the VSC to make a decision?	--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bill B @ Mar 6 2008, 11:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> QUOTE (virgillionaire @ Feb 20 2008, 10:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!!!! I'M FINALLY FREAKIN APPROVED!!!!!!! Hey Erica Congrats to you too and the same day!!! Aren't you dying to know where they found our petitions? Maybe in the corner of a car trunk of one of those work from home adjudicators??!! Ahhhh, free from vsc, what a feeling Virgillionaire, It is about FREAKING time! Congratulations and best wishes with the rest of the process. Thanks Bill! I was beginning to wonder if it would ever happen Congrats on your visa Edited by virgillionaire, 07 March 2008 - 08:40 PM.	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2008-03-07 20:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting on the VSC to make a decision?	QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Mar 3 2008, 09:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everyone....I spent most of my day sitting in my Congressman's office telling him my trail of tears since last May 26th.....I showed him my log of phone calls, emails and certified letters.....the timeline of mistakes with the rfe......mailing of 1/2 a petition and the horrific wait we have endured.....Explained to him the pain we have experienced and how much stress this has caused us.......the unfairness of this process and the uncaring ineptness of the USCIS and NVC.....He listened and promised to make some calls for us...apoligized to me....I felt better when I left.....About 1 hour ago I recieved this email... Thank you so much for coming to my office today to talk to me about your problems getting your voice heard and petition processed in a timely fair manner. I apoligize again for this terrible experience and hope to increase your confidence by telling you that your petition is now on it's way to Lima, Peru with my sincere hope in a quick visa issuance. I checked dhl and a package left NVC this afternoon for Lima.........I am numb Thanks so much everyone for all of your prayers and support.....and God Bless you Congressman Wolf............Lora and oscar Wow, Awesome!!! Hope you Oscar will get the fast track interview like Mirla! Better start researching ticket prices	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2008-03-04 20:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting on the VSC to make a decision?	QUOTE (BYRON-LEIDY @ Feb 26 2008, 09:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wow.....I haven't been here for a while!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well Leidy and I officialy got married yesterday!!!! Having Leidy here kind of made me forget that I still have more to do!!!! ...The AOS process!!!!! Well i just wanted to stop by and say hello and I'm dying to know where everyone is in their process!!!!!!!!!!!!! Send me a little message and tell me!!!!!!! Where is Mirla in the process ...I've been away so long I'm lost!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey stranger, congrats to u and Leidy!! I got my noa2 like 2 days ago. I believe Mirla is in NYC already:)	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2008-02-26 22:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting on the VSC to make a decision?	QUOTE (Steph1973 @ Feb 26 2008, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (virgillionaire @ Feb 20 2008, 10:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!!!! I'M FINALLY FREAKIN APPROVED!!!!!!! Hey Erica Congrats to you too and the same day!!! Aren't you dying to know where they found our petitions? Maybe in the corner of a car trunk of one of those work from home adjudicators??!! Ahhhh, free from vsc, what a feeling YAY!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! Thanks! And congrats to you both	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2008-02-26 20:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	B)--> QUOTE(Bill B @ Oct 10 2007, 09:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> [quote name='U.S. Wendy' post='1248697' date='Oct 10 2007, 07:23 PM']I went to the Dentist this morning, always fun....then I arrive home to find all this depressing information. Just when I was about to throw myself off the balcony, I see this post by Mirla. I know it wasn't mean to be funny, but it's the only thing that has made me laugh today, so thank you!!! Anyhoo, the reporter from Washington Post is coming to interview me for a second time tomorrow night and when the article hits the press, I'll let you all know. I am hoping it comes out good and there is some MORE publicity for our cause. Just keep writing EVERYONE with any kind of political or media power whatsoever-->AGAIN, Congress COULD give the Ombudsman more power to effect change. Right now he can only rattle a few cages, but he can not change the outcome of our petitions or make them work any faster, really. Still, if we keep the heat up on EVERYONE something is going to break, eventually. What about the chocolates? Have we abandoned that idea? I think we should definitely move forward with that. If there is anything, in particular, you want me to be sure to tell the reporter tomorrow, send me messages. My head is a bit foggy at the moment and I'm sure as soon as she leaves I'll be saying, "why didn't I say this or that....." Thanks everyone. P.S.--I have some more depressing information from and 'inside' source about VSC, but I'll post that later.[/quote] Hi US Wendy & Virgillionaire: First of all, thank you for taking the fight to the streets for us all. I for one, really appreciate your efforts a great deal. Here are some points to make please. I am sure you probably have thought of most of these, but just in case: It is obvious to us that especially since April 2007; things at USCIS appear to have gotten gradually worse instead of better. For example, at the Vermont Service Center, the average time for our community members to get their K1 VISA NOA 2 has gone from less than 30 days in May 2007 to over 120 days and still climbing now. Some of our concerns include: 1. Significant delays in the processing of petitions. Many of us who filed in May are noticing that an extremely small number of petitions have been processed/approved since September 1. 2. Information provided by USCIS’s call center employees is often misleading, incorrect or incomplete and almost always apathetic. 3. We feel it is entirely inappropriate to prioritize WORK VISA applications over Family-Based, Non-Immigrant Petitions and to add insult to injury, allow many types of VISA seekers to pay extra for 15-calendar day premium processing service, but not us. 4. We understand the need for security checks, as we are aware of our national security issues, but we have good reason to believe this is not the source of the most recent delays. Only the truth and some swift action on the part of USCIS can alleviate some of the stress associated with this process. Our lives, along with our loved ones abroad, are on hold and we have no idea when this first part of the immigration process will conclude. 5. The wait for a petition to clear the USCIS Service Center, reach the National Visa Center, then the appropriate Embassy and, finally the attendance of the beneficiary at the scheduled embassy interview can add an additional 4 – 12 months to an already excruciatingly slow process. The USCIS needs to set a reasonable goal of 90 days and/or have expedited processing immediately available for K1/K3 VISA applicants. 6. The strain of this process (both financial and emotional) is taking a serious toll on the health and well-being of many US law abiding citizen’s who are trying to follow the laws to bring their loved ones to the US by legal means. Our frustration level with USCIS' inability or unwillingness to ease/improve this process is reaching a critical point. 7. We, as a collective, have some expectations which include: a. A formal response to our concerns and continuing empathetic communication with customers suffering separation from their loved ones. b. Immediately improved processing times with a new goal of 90 days for petitions as we believe the USCIS goal timeframe of 6 months to process a K1/3 VISA at the service centers is insensitive and inadequate for our needs. As with any company, if the new 90-day standard cannot be met with good management and talented professionals, then the organization should increase staff or streamline processes—maybe even outsource the function utilizing the creative talent of a good US company to provide our citizens with better service. [/quote] Great points Bill. I emailed them as is to the reporter. She was also interested to know where she can find the USCIS statement or article where they state their priorities now, i.e., not us. I know I saw it on this thread but I don't remember where. Does someone have a link to that I can send her? If anyone else from the DC area is interested let me know and I'll pass along contact info to her. Sent her your info Roguewave, thanks. Amrssnowangel we don't have an operation chocolate date yet. We need to do the press release research first. After we're ready we can just pick a date, go to the website, add a message to your order and chocolatize vsc! 0 Petition sent priority mail 6/4/07 Received by VSC 6/6/07 Touched 6/13/07 um ... hello? Touched 12/20/07, after change of address approx. 1/3/08 - starting to wish VSC staff acquire untreatable stinkfoot 1/17/08 Ombudsman filed formal inquiry. Touched 2/3 ... wow that was fast, only 8 months to get around to us Approved 2/20 NOA2 Case arrived Manila USE 3/4 Interview scheduled April 22! Medical 4/14 Approved!! Interview on 4/22 - just one question! Visa in hand May 10, whew! Tickets for poe may 24 Married july 2008 2 year resident w/o interview 2/09 (no more hiding in the basement jokes) kid 1,Bradley, 10/2009 10 year resident 2/2011 w/o interview kid 2, Jeffrey, 8/2012 Back to top	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2007-10-11 17:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (amrssnowangel @ Oct 11 2007, 04:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Like US Wendy, I have had an exchange of emails with a Washington Post Reporter. Here is a sample of what I sent: "I do use VisaJourney on a daily basis. Its a great resource and wealth of information. The community there is amazing and the support it offers is needed. So many use it to vent, get information on how to handle the initial petition all the way through AOS. The main reason VisaJourney is so popular is because of the emotional rollercoaster, lack of information or information that is just hard to find. Many share their experiences and advice well after their "journey" has ended. We wouldn't be able to get through this process without this support. You will find a few main themes amongst all that are memebers: 1. Length of time to process petitions 2. Confusion over the process 3. Lack of information or Misinformation from the service centers 4. Frustration over how work loads are prioritized within USCIS Many find that the wait and the visa process take such a toll on their relationships. We have members who are married and just had babies, but the husbands petition is delayed or held up in this red taped process. They haven't met their own children yet. We have some that were denied and really have no true understanding why. I myself will go through the Egyptian Embassy in Cairo, which is known as one of the slowest ones. After waiting 4-6 months for our NOA2, we then wait for NVC to forward the petition to the Embassy which can take another month or more. After 5-7 months from filing we hope to have our interview. After our interview the Egyptian Embassy can take an average of 4 more months of Administrative Processing. Some have waiting 10 months or longer for their visas to be approved and issued after an interview. What makes it hard is that each Embassy is different. Some give the visa the day OF the interview..some a few weeks. This is why VisaJourny is so important to us who belong. We understand each others pain. We travel this road together in hopes that one day, we will each find our own happy ending. For now, we have our hopes, our dreams and the support of others who travel the same road we do. This is the heart of VisaJourney. If you'd like to talk further, I'd be happy to discuss more in depth some of the issues we at VisaJourney find as we travel through this difficult immigration process. Thank you for your time and attention. Sincerely, Faith Keenan" We need to keep pushing. Byron, Mirla...and others from early May deserve answers as to what the wait is on their petitions while others of us in June are starting to get approvals...Im happy we are...but they deserve an answer. What if it was one of us June filers and December comes along most others in June are done and we still wait. How would I feel???? We are with you guys...we won't forget you or leave you behind...I for one will continue after my NOA2 to send letters till you guys get answers.... CONGRATULATIONS ON THE APPROVAL.... I'm glad you were able to contact the reporter. I let her know today that some others are interested from DC area ... Please mention the chocolate drop to her, see if maybe she'll put that in or for another story because I FORGOT! Congrats to the two lucky approvees I'm granting a citizens approval to Mirla and Byron's fiancee so come right in!	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2007-10-11 16:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	[/quote] What about the chocolates? Have we abandoned that idea? I think we should definitely move forward with that. Hi, question about the reporter US Wendy - is the last name Brulliard? Got a message thru VJ that a post reporter wanted to talk to Washington area filers, like me. Am talking with her trw. Any suggestions? Also chocolates still in process. They won't due a special order for us, although I am not the greatest slaesman so anyone else is welcome to try. If we order off the shelf and put in our own messages all we need to do beforehand is get our press coverage in order. maybe I'll ask the reproter about that trw. So still looking for anyone with more info on the press release subject, I guess I'll start googling the subject too. Finally, funny story, in a gallows humor sort of way. I got an email today but it is from manila embassy in reply to an email question I sent them 4 MONTHS AGO about an item on my I129! YIKES [/quote] Sorry to repost but it didn't seem readable	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2007-10-10 20:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	[/quote] He told me that everything seems fine with my case but they are delayed due to the fee increased and to be patient cause I'm almost there.....I told him to stick his info....you know were....still the same BS... [/quote] I went to the Dentist this morning, always fun....then I arrive home to find all this depressing information. Just when I was about to throw myself off the balcony, I see this post by Mirla. I know it wasn't mean to be funny, but it's the only thing that has made me laugh today, so thank you!!! Anyhoo, the reporter from Washington Post is coming to interview me for a second time tomorrow night and when the article hits the press, I'll let you all know. I am hoping it comes out good and there is some MORE publicity for our cause. Just keep writing EVERYONE with any kind of political or media power whatsoever-->AGAIN, Congress COULD give the Ombudsman more power to effect change. Right now he can only rattle a few cages, but he can not change the outcome of our petitions or make them work any faster, really. Still, if we keep the heat up on EVERYONE something is going to break, eventually. What about the chocolates? Have we abandoned that idea? I think we should definitely move forward with that. If there is anything, in particular, you want me to be sure to tell the reporter tomorrow, send me messages. My head is a bit foggy at the moment and I'm sure as soon as she leaves I'll be saying, "why didn't I say this or that....." Thanks everyone. P.S.--I have some more depressing information from and 'inside' source about VSC, but I'll post that later. [/quote] Hi, question about the reporter US Wendy - is the last name Brulliard? Got a message thru VJ that a post reporter wanted to talk to Washington area filers, like me. Am talking with her trw. Any suggestions? Also chocolates still in process. They won't due a special order for us, although I am not the greatest slaesman so anyone else is welcome to try. If we order off the shelf and put in our own messages all we need to do beforehand is get our press coverage in order. maybe I'll ask the reproter about that trw. So still looking for anyone with more info on the press release subject, I guess I'll start googling the subject too. Finally, funny story, in a gallows humor sort of way. I got an email today but it is from manila embassy in reply to an email question I sent them 4 MONTHS AGO about an item on my I129! YIKES	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2007-10-10 19:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (amrssnowangel @ Oct 9 2007, 09:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (virgillionaire @ Oct 8 2007, 10:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Bill y Bella @ Oct 8 2007, 10:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Bridusa @ Oct 8 2007, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey! I wanted to share my news with you all....that we received our NOA 2 in the post last saturday !!! So far I was only a quiet reader of this thread because I think my english isn't so well yet . We were already approved like it seems on october 2nd. That is the date which stands on the NOA 2 letter. The only thing is that i didn't received an e-mail before and when i look at our online status it still says case received and pending . But we had it in the mail!!!! And our NOA 1 date was june 25th. I have no idea why it went so fast for us. We are a normal couple like so many other here. I feel a little bad for that when i see that so many people who had filed before us are still waiting! But I am also very very happy and maybe this will be a sign that it goes on also for all the june filers ! I wish you all the best and a lot more approvals for this week !!!! Congratulations! It is very strange that a non expedited (i.e. Cuban, military, etc.) petition filed on June 21 has been adjudicated when there are tons of May filers still waiting. And how does a petition get adjudicated, approved and a NOA2 mailed without even a touch being recorded? I have no explanation for this. Congrats It is inexplicable that they would jump ahead that far. The only logical answer i see is maybe being from Germany they don't feel fraud checks, etc are needed cause it's not exactly a step up from there to here these days. Or maybe the other ones have been sitting in a dusty pile so long they forgot about them? I think it has to do with the security checkes to be sure we are eligible. As stated before and read in recent postings that included news type articles or USCIS information...I think batches are sent off for security checks... the way I understand it or see it going is as follows: 1. they get our petition, receipt it then put them in date order recieved 2. they then pull batches to send off for background/security checks 3. as those checks complete the petitions are then filed again in order recieved BACK. Maybe NOT in the order they were ORIGINALLY received. But in the order the check is completed. 4. Adjudicators then get a batch to work....mixed dates at this point but still within reason. 5. The adjudicator then processes each petition in this batch. At this point one of a few things can happen A. Its approved immediately B. They RFE it C. They have to "dig" and "wait" for verification or other information they have privy to 6. The approved petitions get immediate noa2 7. The RFE's are placed in files...worked as soon as they receive the return RFE info 8. Or for those files they are waiting on "other" checks or info on from other agencies...they get filed to...till that info comes in. ' Several things can make one petition much later than another... Regardless of the date they recieved it. They only promise to "work" the petitions in the order recieved. But many things can happen along the way to slow it up. I hope this helps...I do feel for those May filers still waiting...but hang in there..every day is one day closer to your noa2. Thanks that's a helpful overview. I still didn't really understand the steps, so that explains how it usually works anyway. I still think they are working on other priorities and it will be an uphill battle to get them off that track. While I'm being negative ... I wonder due to the consolidation of centers, and the Iraq visas if the employees and contractors they are adding are going to be enough to improve things. It's ridiculous to raise the rates to $440 from $170 saying you need to fund good service and then throw all the k1s in a pile and say will get to you when we get to you so I'm still in protest mode	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2007-10-09 19:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (Mirla @ Oct 9 2007, 05:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just called USCIS....Your application is still in our 6 months timeframe...!! If you don't hear anything from us by november 9, please give us a call and we'll help you with your case.....!!!!!! Yeah right, like that's going to happen!!! There's no way I'm gonna wait till november 9....!!!! I will have my approval this week!!!!! So all of you at USCIS can kiss my @ss!!!!!	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2007-10-09 17:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (Bill y Bella @ Oct 8 2007, 10:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Bridusa @ Oct 8 2007, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey! I wanted to share my news with you all....that we received our NOA 2 in the post last saturday !!! So far I was only a quiet reader of this thread because I think my english isn't so well yet . We were already approved like it seems on october 2nd. That is the date which stands on the NOA 2 letter. The only thing is that i didn't received an e-mail before and when i look at our online status it still says case received and pending . But we had it in the mail!!!! And our NOA 1 date was june 25th. I have no idea why it went so fast for us. We are a normal couple like so many other here. I feel a little bad for that when i see that so many people who had filed before us are still waiting! But I am also very very happy and maybe this will be a sign that it goes on also for all the june filers ! I wish you all the best and a lot more approvals for this week !!!! Congratulations! It is very strange that a non expedited (i.e. Cuban, military, etc.) petition filed on June 21 has been adjudicated when there are tons of May filers still waiting. And how does a petition get adjudicated, approved and a NOA2 mailed without even a touch being recorded? I have no explanation for this. Congrats It is inexplicable that they would jump ahead that far. The only logical answer i see is maybe being from Germany they don't feel fraud checks, etc are needed cause it's not exactly a step up from there to here these days. Or maybe the other ones have been sitting in a dusty pile so long they forgot about them?	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2007-10-08 21:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	B)--> QUOTE(Bill B @ Oct 8 2007, 07:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Below are some details you might not have been privy to before, unless you read this article... http://usinfo.state..../04-878088.html You Are In: USINFO > Topics > Global Issues > Visas, Passports and Immigration Understanding the Immigration Security Process Homeland Security fact sheet explains security checks for immigration benefit applicants An explanation of the immigration security check system was issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services April 25 in response to some applicant frustration about delays in the process. All applicants for a U.S. immigration benefit are subject to criminal and national security background checks to ensure they are eligible for that benefit. The agency acknowledges a small number of delays, but assures the public they are not based on race, ethnicity, religion or national origin. For related information, see Visas, Passports and Immigration. The text of the fact sheet follows: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Fact Sheet April 25, 2006 Immigration Security Checks—How and Why the Process Works Background All applicants for a U.S. immigration benefit are subject to criminal and national security background checks to ensure they are eligible for that benefit. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Federal agency that oversees immigration benefits, performs checks on every applicant, regardless of ethnicity, national origin or religion. Since 2002, USCIS has increased the number and scope of relevant background checks, processing millions of security checks without incident. However, in some cases, USCIS customers and immigrant advocates have expressed frustration over delays in processing applications, noting that individual customers have waited a year or longer for the completion of their adjudication pending the outcome of security checks. While the percentage of applicants who find their cases delayed by pending background checks is relatively small, USCIS recognizes that for those affected individuals, the additional delay and uncertainty can cause great anxiety. Although USCIS cannot guarantee the prompt resolution of every case, we can assure the public that applicants are not singled out based on race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin. USCIS strives to balance the need for timely, fair and accurate service with the need to ensure a high level of integrity in the decision-making process. This fact sheet outlines the framework of the immigration security check process, explaining its necessity, as well as factors contributing to delays in resolving pending cases. Why USCIS Conducts Security Checks USCIS conducts security checks for all cases involving a petition or application for an immigration service or benefit. This is done both to enhance national security and ensure the integrity of the immigration process. USCIS is responsible for ensuring that our immigration system is not used as a vehicle to harm our nation or its citizens by screening out people who seek immigration benefits improperly or fraudulently. These security checks have yielded information about applicants involved in violent crimes, sex crimes, crimes against children, drug trafficking and individuals with known links to terrorism. These investigations require time, resources, and patience and USCIS recognizes that the process is slower for some customers than they would like. Because of that, USCIS is working closely with the FBI and other agencies to speed the background check process. However, USCIS will never grant an immigration service or benefit before the required security checks are completed regardless of how long those checks take. How Immigration Security Checks Work To ensure that immigration benefits are given only to eligible applicants, USCIS adopted background security check procedures that address a wide range of possible risk factors. Different kinds of applications undergo different levels of scrutiny. USCIS normally uses the following three background check mechanisms but maintains the authority to conduct other background investigations as necessary: • The Interagency Border Inspection System (IBIS) Name Check— IBIS is a multi-agency effort with a central system that combines information from multiple agencies, databases and system interfaces to compile data relating to national security risks, public safety issues and other law enforcement concerns. USCIS can quickly check information from these multiple government agencies to determine if the information in the system affects the adjudication of the case. Results of an IBIS check are usually available immediately. In some cases, information found during an IBIS check will require further investigation. The IBIS check is not deemed completed until all eligibility issues arising from the initial system response are resolved. • FBI Fingerprint Check—FBI fingerprint checks are conducted for many applications. The FBI fingerprint check provides information relating to criminal background within the United States. Generally, the FBI forwards responses to USCIS within 24-48 hours. If there is a record match, the FBI forwards an electronic copy of the criminal history (RAP sheet) to USCIS. At that point, a USCIS adjudicator reviews the information to determine what effect it may have on eligibility for the benefit. Although the vast majority of inquiries yield no record or match, about 10 percent do uncover criminal history (including immigration violations). In cases involving arrests or charges without disposition, USCIS requires the applicant to provide court certified evidence of the disposition. Customers with prior arrests should provide complete information and certified disposition records at the time of filing to avoid adjudication delays or denial resulting from misrepresentation about criminal history. Even expunged or vacated convictions must be reported for immigration purposes. • FBI Name Checks—FBI name checks are also required for many applications. The FBI name check is totally different from the FBI fingerprint check. The records maintained in the FBI name check process consist of administrative, applicant, criminal, personnel and other files compiled by law enforcement. Initial responses to this check generally take about two weeks. In about 80 percent of the cases, no match is found. Of the remaining 20 percent, most are resolved within six months. Less than one percent of cases subject to an FBI name check remain pending longer than six months. Some of these cases involve complex, highly sensitive information and cannot be resolved quickly. Even after FBI has provided an initial response to USCIS concerning a match, the name check is not complete until full information is obtained and eligibility issues arising from it are resolved. For most applicants, the process outlined above allows USCIS to quickly determine if there are criminal or security related issues in the applicant’s background that affect eligibility for immigration benefits. Most cases proceed forward without incident. However, due to both the sheer volume of security checks USCIS conducts, and the need to ensure that each applicant is thoroughly screened, some delays on individual applications are inevitable. Background checks may still be considered pending when either the FBI or relevant agency has not provided the final response to the background check or when the FBI or agency has provided a response, but the response requires further investigation or review by the agency or USCIS. Resolving pending cases is time-consuming and labor-intensive; some cases legitimately take months or even several years to resolve. Every USCIS District Office performs regular reviews of the pending caseload to determine when cases have cleared and are ready to be decided. USCIS does not share information about the records match or the nature or status of any investigation with applicants or their representatives. Created: 03 May 2006 Updated: 03 May 2006 Didn't slow them down too much in april though?[/quote] 0 Petition sent priority mail 6/4/07 Received by VSC 6/6/07 Touched 6/13/07 um ... hello? Touched 12/20/07, after change of address approx. 1/3/08 - starting to wish VSC staff acquire untreatable stinkfoot 1/17/08 Ombudsman filed formal inquiry. Touched 2/3 ... wow that was fast, only 8 months to get around to us Approved 2/20 NOA2 Case arrived Manila USE 3/4 Interview scheduled April 22! Medical 4/14 Approved!! Interview on 4/22 - just one question! Visa in hand May 10, whew! Tickets for poe may 24 Married july 2008 2 year resident w/o interview 2/09 (no more hiding in the basement jokes) kid 1,Bradley, 10/2009 10 year resident 2/2011 w/o interview kid 2, Jeffrey, 8/2012 Back to top	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2007-10-08 20:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (Bill y Bella @ Oct 6 2007, 04:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Bob & Kim @ Oct 6 2007, 04:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, it starts October 1st, but the article is not clear on when the St Albans new employees will be in place and working. It does mention "the current Burlington staff consists of six federal employees and 34 contractors. That will increase to 25 additional federal workers and 15 new contractors in the Burlington area. Those new employees are expected to start by December." I expect it will be around the same time. If it works like the military and federal civil service I am familiar with this means the authorizations are in place at St Alban's VSC October 1, but the actual allocations and warm, trained bodies could be a while after that...similar to the December timeframe they reference for Burlington. I suspect you are correct. Which means the only short term solution is an adjustment in how they prioritize petitions for processing. Who makes that decision? USCIS or congress? Does anyone know? I get the feeling it is a combination of the two. If congress set them for K visas it would be law, not a guideline. A couple types of visa have a time limit by law though. Back to Hershey's : 1) Ok we send them to P. Novak. How about P. Novak, adjudicators and staff? We want to stay under the gift limit to one person remember. And we want the staff to get some and think of us also. 2) I'll check on a special price and call in setup. But I don't know if we'll have enough orders to get them to do this - it may be cheaper for them to grab orders off the shelf even if they include a mug. They don't even offer a 5% discount til orders get over $1000. 3) One message sounds like a good idea. Want to focus on our being lowest priority, I think. I like some of the catchy slogans by Amrssnowangel as a start. Here's another draft: RAISE THE RATES FOR K VISAS AND ALSO THE WAIT? WORK VISAS BEFORE FAMILY, HOW CAN THIS BE? PLEASE GIVE US OUR VISAS, BOTH K1 AND K3! 4) Definitely want to organize the press release beforehand. Where's is that info on the web about how to do it?	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2007-10-07 19:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (cuteprince @ Oct 5 2007, 10:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (virgillionaire @ Oct 5 2007, 07:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ZeeNusah @ Oct 4 2007, 09:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I nominate virgillionaire for the Hershey's kisses campaign since he is so intent on doing it I volunteer to get attorney names/addresses. Lets make this happen people!!! HeHe, I guess I can't argue with that, I'm volunteered. Had a couple of questions for brainstorming on here: 1) I guess we want to send them to the VSC? Same as K1 address or maybe a different one for normal mail? 2) I was more worried they might suspect it is tainted or poisoned and would react badly? So I was thinking maybe a 'drop-shipment' unopened direct from Hershey's or a broker might be safer? 3) I didn't think about the gift issue, maybe if we say they are for all and declare it less than a certain amount they would be satisfied? 4) Have to order one extra box for some volunteers Let me know what you think! I'll google around to try and find a place to procure it on the internet. Ok, now who volunteers to break the no NOA2 streak? Hershy kisses are a good idea and we can have them ship directly from Hershy's as long as we all agree and set a special K-1 friday and deliver a truck load, that way we can get some media attention or atleast Oprah show or some other TV Shows. I am for it. Ok how about this - at www.hersheygifts.com click on hershey kisses and they have the kisses as a small gift package in different themes. Like a half pound with a crystal dish or with a coffee mug, etc. The prices are $20, $25, $30 for these. This way we can stay reasonably close to the gift limit of $25. And people can send as many or as few as they like. I might send 5, e.g. We can also add a gift message at the site 'checkout' where you pay ... something like "just thinking of you working so hard on my case, hope you are thinking of us k1 people waiting to KISS our loved ones". Or put your name and loved on it if you like so they know it's personalized. Of course all sent on about same day and maybe address to "VSC adjudicators and staff". These gift baskets are under the "Thank You" theme under hershey kisses on the website. I know we may not have that much to thank them for right now, but it's kind of reverse psychology or something to get them to feel a little twinge of guilt about forgetting us. We also need to make sure the press knows and covers it. Does anyone have experience with press releases? US Wendy maybe the Post reporter would do something with this? The flower people got coverage and that's what we want also	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2007-10-06 06:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (rae_and_scott @ Oct 5 2007, 08:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (virgillionaire @ Oct 5 2007, 07:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok, now who volunteers to break the no NOA2 streak? I VOLUNTEER!! um.... I just don't actually have it yet and am kind of nowhere close... but I volunteer to be the next person to get one. It's ok with me if it's you. It used to be kind of uplifting to see who got the NOA2 almost everyday I logged on. I miss the	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2007-10-05 19:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (ZeeNusah @ Oct 4 2007, 09:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I nominate virgillionaire for the Hershey's kisses campaign since he is so intent on doing it I volunteer to get attorney names/addresses. Lets make this happen people!!! HeHe, I guess I can't argue with that, I'm volunteered. Had a couple of questions for brainstorming on here: 1) I guess we want to send them to the VSC? Same as K1 address or maybe a different one for normal mail? 2) I was more worried they might suspect it is tainted or poisoned and would react badly? So I was thinking maybe a 'drop-shipment' unopened direct from Hershey's or a broker might be safer? 3) I didn't think about the gift issue, maybe if we say they are for all and declare it less than a certain amount they would be satisfied? 4) Have to order one extra box for some volunteers Let me know what you think! I'll google around to try and find a place to procure it on the internet. Ok, now who volunteers to break the no NOA2 streak?	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2007-10-05 18:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (virgillionaire @ Oct 4 2007, 06:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> name='StillThePrettiest' post='1236014' date='Oct 4 2007, 04:58 PM']however, note that 'outcry' (admittedly from lawyers ) got some action... The outcry from those people included the flowers to uscis which did get media attention. I still think we, or if I have to I alone, could cause a stir if we sent some chocolates as was suggested earlier. We could do a press release and say "US citizens with own immigration issue do flowers one better" or something. I'm seriously considering a case of hershey's kisses (get the theme) to VSC. Maybe they'll think of us while they are eating and give us a little consideration? Guess I'm going it alone, I'll say they are from all of us	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2007-10-04 19:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (StillThePrettiest @ Oct 4 2007, 04:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> however, note that 'outcry' (admittedly from lawyers ) got some action... keep up with those letters, and be as innovative as possible in creating handy hooks for the press to hang stories on... if something's interesting enough, they'll talk about it The outcry from those people included the flowers to uscis which did get media attention. I still think we, or if I have to I alone, could cause a stir if we sent some chocolates as was suggested earlier. We could do a press release and say "US citizens with own immigration issue do flowers one better" or something. I'm seriously considering a case of hershey's kisses (get the theme) to VSC. Maybe they'll think of us while they are eating and give us a little consideration?	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2007-10-04 17:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (lisalu100 @ Oct 3 2007, 08:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey virgillionaire, you should keep my Fiancee entertained while we wait. He lives by UMBC.. Hey cool idea. Sounds like the beginnings of an army But if he wants to hang out sometime, like play pool or cards , e.g., let me know	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2007-10-03 19:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	I've decided to write a novel while I wait for approval. Here's my first draft ... VSC sux, THE END just kidding kinda	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2007-10-03 18:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (StillThePrettiest @ Oct 2 2007, 02:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> --><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bill B @ Oct 2 2007, 04:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Sad to believe we are a lower priority than so many other types of VISAs... would you really think it was unfair if it IS these displaced Iraqis who are taking precedence? and even if it's not, some of the others would surely be in similar situations... I'm impatient to get moving and start my new life, but these people are refugees, living in a foreign country, many of them probably under canvas or in other primitive conditions... if the UN has put them on a list for a new life, I for one don't mind a couple of months' extra wait while they get it; I'll relax here in my comfortable bed, or run down the stairs to my fridge full of food, or go out to the cinema, while I'm waiting... things they can't do If it was up to me the whole world would stop until no one was hungry or abandoned. Of course it's nice they are helping these people, maybe they could even manage to make Iraq less of a living hell someday. And maybe some help from Iraqi's themselves would go a long way, frankly. But if they were doing refugee processing and the K1s it would be easier to take. Maybe leave behind the office slacker for us, surely he could manage one NOA2 a day and I think we would be happy. I don't think it is too much to ask to get some consideration. Because the NOA2 is really such a minor and historically fast step, 6 months is a little ridiculous. And BTW, what's to stop them from cruising past the 6 months date? Nothing, it's only a guideline as I understand it. Some of the other types of visas have a legal requirement to be done in 2 months. And that's probably what we'll start hearing at 6 months ...	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2007-10-02 17:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (adjoke @ Oct 1 2007, 02:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everybody! Does anyone know how long i have to wait before calling VCS after sending back the RFE? My online case status hasn't changed since Apirl 20th so i wont get any info by checking it online. Thanks ya'll! There's no rule against calling. And the only way people here have been getting any answers is to fake an rfe. But you have a real one, so if you sent what they wanted I'd call right away and ask if it's what they need. Somewhere in this thread is the technique on how to get to a real person ...	virgillionaire	Male	Philippines	2007-10-01 19:58:00