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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIncreased fees
tongue.gif But it´s Friday today and we can see lotsa approvals now yeaaaaaahhhhhhhh kicking.gif
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-09-28 22:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIncreased fees
I dunno ... nothing makes much sense to me ...also there is this thing about first come first serve...then why are some june filers approved before early may filers...so confusing tongue.gif
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-09-28 18:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIncreased fees
Hey guys smile.gif does anyone know why the fees have been increased? Looking at the graphs it surely seems like right after that happened, everything slowed down...
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-09-28 17:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Approval Period - No Touches - May CSC Filers
I don´t know...I wouldn´t worry about no touches. Buck and Natalia didn´t have any and got approved...we haven´t had any either...still waiting smile.gif
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-09-28 13:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOH My Goodness!!!
QUOTE (Charlie_y_Kary @ Oct 5 2007, 09:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sounds exactly like a touch. Touches mean nothing. Especially without a timeline.
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There is always the one touch that gets you the NOA2 tongue.gif So touches do mean something whistling.gif
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-10-06 00:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportscase rejected from an August filier (CSC)
Sorry to hear that ...fingers crossed for you...since you will have to refile I wish you a really speedy process good.gif
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-10-09 13:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay Filers still waiting for NOA2?
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Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-10-22 20:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay Filers still waiting for NOA2?
According to VJ there are still 89 K1 May filers waiting for NOA2 tongue.gif (from all service centers)...out of which 23 are in Vermont...so if you are at CSC, that´s still 66 others...so you aren´t alone good.gif

....hmm...since I am a June filer I guess I wish you were alone? unsure.gif whistling.gif
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-10-22 18:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay Filers still waiting for NOA2?
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Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-10-22 18:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHelp approval received from CA but ????
I have heard something like this but I think those people still received a letter or something from NVC so although they were told it went straight to the Embassy I think it went through NVC anyway....but not sure...
I looked at your timeline and it doesn´t look like your petition was expedited...it says your approval took 164 days...
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-10-24 18:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved NOA2
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Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-10-22 16:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproval!!!!
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Hope the rest of your journey will be much faster good.gif
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-11-02 03:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril and May Filers - NOA2 to NVC
QUOTE (mossycouple @ Nov 17 2007, 04:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thats true! I saw other cases too that has been approved later than us or the same date like ours who had their new case number first but then we just wait for four weeks before getting nervous and excited. Sometimes you have to give them enough time to work on your case so that they won't be disturb otherwise the more u push them to dig into what u want the more they will be stubborn on finishing on your case. Just be positive I know that you will receive an update real soon, OK? ! innocent.gif

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Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-11-17 07:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril and May Filers - NOA2 to NVC
QUOTE (mossycouple @ Nov 17 2007, 01:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The best way is to wait for the alloted time they give in the NOA2, wait for four to six weeks before calling the NVC I think. If after thos given period if nothing happens its time to call them. We planned calling them next week for the status of our case but today we receive a letter already. SO I think better be patient of waiting first. Thats my opinion.

I know I know...it´s just all weird. They say they are waiting for crates to be filled to send them off but then people who were approved after us already have their NVC number so that doesnt make any sense why our petition wouldn´t be put in the same crate with those too and when you call they just say they have no information. If they weren´t at least trying to mislead everyone with different info or no info then things wouldn´t seem that bad...
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-11-17 04:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril and May Filers - NOA2 to NVC
QUOTE (afterforever @ Nov 16 2007, 02:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Scott and Marta @ Nov 16 2007, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ramzis51 @ Nov 16 2007, 12:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Scott and Marta @ Nov 16 2007, 03:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ramzis51 @ Nov 16 2007, 05:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Scott: Has yours been sent? Did you call or what?

We called NVC but they havent received it yet. So we tried to call CSC but we must have a different number cuz there they weren´t very helpful (800-375-5283). Which number are you using for CSC to find out if the petition has left for NVC? Thx a lot for the info good.gif


I'm using the same ol' RFE # 800.375.5283

Well there they told us they know nothing and that we have to wait and we can place a service request for tracking it after 30 days unsure.gif




It does not make sense that some customer service reps. give out specific info., while others only give vague answers. How hard can it be to check something in their computer? I am sure they all have the same access to the information requested. Isn't that their job to give information to those that ask? I guess it is easier to be vague than to actually help someone.

Maybe they are paid by the number of answered phone calls. So if they give you a vague answer they must be pretty sure you are gonna call again tongue.gif So they try to get u off the phone asap and get you again some other time unsure.gif
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-11-16 17:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril and May Filers - NOA2 to NVC
QUOTE (ramzis51 @ Nov 16 2007, 12:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Scott and Marta @ Nov 16 2007, 03:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ramzis51 @ Nov 16 2007, 05:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Scott: Has yours been sent? Did you call or what?

We called NVC but they havent received it yet. So we tried to call CSC but we must have a different number cuz there they weren´t very helpful (800-375-5283). Which number are you using for CSC to find out if the petition has left for NVC? Thx a lot for the info good.gif


I'm using the same ol' RFE # 800.375.5283

Well there they told us they know nothing and that we have to wait and we can place a service request for tracking it after 30 days unsure.gif
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-11-16 15:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril and May Filers - NOA2 to NVC
QUOTE (ramzis51 @ Nov 16 2007, 05:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Scott: Has yours been sent? Did you call or what?

We called NVC but they havent received it yet. So we tried to call CSC but we must have a different number cuz there they weren´t very helpful (800-375-5283). Which number are you using for CSC to find out if the petition has left for NVC? Thx a lot for the info good.gif
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-11-16 15:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril and May Filers - NOA2 to NVC
QUOTE (ramzis51 @ Nov 16 2007, 05:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (afterforever @ Nov 15 2007, 09:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Called NVC about one hour ago and was told my petition was sent to the Thai Embassy today.
Hoping to have an interview date by the end of the month or first week of December.

Does anyone know how to find out when the petition gets to the embassy?



Wow----I am so happy for you afterforever. I might call CSC today and see if they shipped my petition. I had NOA2 on 11/6, touch on 11/7 and 11/11.

Congratulations afterforever good.gif
Ever Patient biggrin.gif I hope they already sent yours out to NVC together with our one good.gif
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Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-11-16 08:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril and May Filers - NOA2 to NVC
Who says that it´s only for K1? K3s are on the same boat with us...
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-10-18 00:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (BYRON-LEIDY @ Dec 5 2007, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I didnt write anything at all!!!!

Hehe Byron I´d say: Happy New Year biggrin.gif good.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-12-05 14:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (waiting9 @ Dec 5 2007, 07:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
APPROVED!!!

Email sent at 6:30am EST today.
Website also has the approval notice.

Can someone enlighten me on the journey ahead?
How long does it take for VSC to send it to NVC?
How long does NVC take to process the paperwork?
How long does NVC take to send it to the embassy?

Congratulations good.gif Try this link might be helpful to you smile.gif
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-12-05 14:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (rae_and_scott @ Dec 5 2007, 08:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My SO took me cross country skiing this past weekend. I had never been and he's a really good skiier and teacher, so it was great. One thing he taught me, which I think works as a wonderful analogy to what's going on with a lot of us here and echoes what Amrssnoangel said:
"Look at where you want to go, don't look down at your feet. If you look at where you want to go, you'll get there."

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Nicely said good.gif

Byron did you write a big red RFE on it or did you have a special envelope or anything?
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-12-05 13:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Mirla @ Dec 5 2007, 08:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm freaking out now! I never thought about writing RFE on the envelope!!!!! cray5ol.gif I'm calling Pat cause he was supposed to resend our RFE this morning but he's at work and his cell phone is out of signal!!!! I don't know if he already sent it or will send it during the morning!!!!!! I can't get in touch with him and I have to leave my house very soon!!!!! Damn!!!!!! cray5ol.gif

I haven´t heard of such a thing either...it´s weird...it shouldn´t be a reason for the envelope to get lost...you´d think they open it and see what´s inside... mad.gif
Many prayers and flowers for you and also Mel and Syl who have been waiting like for ever rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif Would send more but the system doesn´t let me tongue.gif
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-12-05 13:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
Mirla, Mel and Syl you still haven´t got the approval? What a mess! protest6wz.gif ranting33va.gif I hope the new week will finally bring it to you rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-11-23 11:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
So I glanced at the Colombian forum and I saw some early Byron´s posts there from July and I can´t speak the language well but it was kinda amusing to see when you realize what was back then and what happened until now good.gif
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-11-16 18:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (BYRON-LEIDY @ Nov 15 2007, 09:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
SCOTT Y MARTHA IM DYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BILL Y BELLA ...I LOVE THE BIG FONT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MIRLA....YOU ARE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU HAVE TO GET YOURS NOW!!!!!!!!!!

AND EVERYONE ELSE TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hehe tongue.gif I believe you are far from dying biggrin.gif Time to start living good.gif biggrin.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

QUOTE (Bill y Bella @ Nov 15 2007, 09:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations also to paothao (Dao Yang & Pao Thao) for their approval. Sent date was June 20 & NOA1 date was June 25.

Looks like VSC is back to work. smile.gif

Nice to hear that good.gif Congratulations biggrin.gif Hopefully they have lotsa new adjudicators after the training too biggrin.gif
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Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-11-16 00:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Bill y Bella @ Nov 15 2007, 09:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank god you learned to use the large font just in time! laughing.gif

Hahaha good.gif

Byron are you feeling like you are seeing angels flying around you right now or something? biggrin.gif
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-11-16 00:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (BYRON-LEIDY @ Nov 15 2007, 08:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HOLY SH!T...

IM APPROVED TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I JUST CHECKED I HAD NOT CHECKED, JUST GOT HOME AND THERE IT WAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hehehe biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif Congratulations Byron biggrin.gif You must be really excited biggrin.gif It was about time good.gif So happy for you biggrin.gif
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Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-11-16 00:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (U.S. Wendy @ Nov 15 2007, 02:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey all,
Just checking in. There is NO way I can read all the posts made here since I left the US, so someone please send me a PM and tell me what has been going on here. I can only get to the net once a week or so.....and naturally, as a result my sleeping pattern has returned to normal.
Hope you all are well and things are moving a little faster for you.
I'm still in Albania where I await some response from USCIS about either one of our cases.
My congressional liasion found that they will reveiw our first case and issue a letter that will allow me to provide a rebuttal, but that was two weeks ago and, as you know, they have NOT done what they promised. So, we wait.

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Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-11-15 05:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Steph1973 @ Nov 14 2007, 08:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ugh, I want more approvals. So close, but yet so far....
I am starting to worry that my divorce and my SO's divorce are going to hold things up. COME ON ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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QUOTE (amrssnowangel @ Nov 14 2007, 08:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does prior marriages and divorces hold this up? I would think they'd just do the name checks on each name, make sure the documents are in order and are done with it. If its an issue....Im in trouble.....

I don´t think that will put you in trouble amrssnowangel smile.gif rose.gif
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-11-14 16:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (amrssnowangel @ Nov 13 2007, 09:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Byron grew up in a small town called HOPE but now lives in the state of Confusion. He used to work as a car salesman but now works in a government customer service center. Seems government customer service reps get paid more to do nothing. He likes to spend his free time searching immigration forums, pulling his hair out and gritting his teeth. His favorite color is red...as that is the only color he sees these days. Byron is a recently self proclaimed artist. His specialty is fonts, coors and font sizing. One of his more recent works is as follows:

AAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I WANT TO ANNOUNCE IT SO BAD!!!!!!!!

PLEASE LET IT BE TOMORROW!!!!


His works of art are enjoyed by many right here on this forum. (Folks, Id save those big font artworks, once he has noa2 they will be priceless) He enjoys eating, or thinks he does. He cant really remember. Byrons middle name is Patience. His last name is foreign....yugoslavian I think...Hasrunout. Byron Patience Hasrunout. Yeap..thats his name. If you want, you can email him at gettheleadoutvsc@donothing.gov.

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Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-11-13 13:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
As for me, I am surprised...I didn´t think they receive THAT many petitions...and I was thinking VJ´s were forming like 40% of it whistling.gif headbonk.gif
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-11-08 17:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Missy1 @ Nov 5 2007, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guys,

I am so depressed. Right now I am just crying....this is not right....this is not right! These people are not fair to us at all. How do they want expect me to feel when they are keeping away from what makes me happy. I am so angry...all that I can do is cry. I have been trying for so long to be strong....I just can't do this anymore. I just can't do this....no this is not right.

They must want us to break up with our SO's

I dont believe immigration process taking so long should be a reason for you to break up though smile.gif Be strong good.gif
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-11-05 16:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
Byron and Mirla rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif just so you know the guy who used to be an adjudicator said that when they receive the answer to an RFE that´s what they tend to deal with the first thing in the morning since it´s an old petition and they wanna finish that before they start other work...so don´t worry Byron...you know they always keep saying these dates and terms to stop you from calling good.gif Mirla will you have to "attack" your lawyer the way Byron had to do it to get the RFE letter from him/her?
Good luck to everyone good.gif
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-11-03 05:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (BYRON-LEIDY @ Nov 2 2007, 07:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As for the Holiday thoughts, I know , you guys are right, its just that when the time comes and you see everybody happy with their partners I don't think i could stop the empty feeling i would get inside.....My hopes are still there that she might make it...but if not like i said......I'm gone to Colombia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! good.gif

So in any case you will be together which is great good.gif I hope she can still make it though...would be great fun for both of you... kicking.gif
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-11-02 09:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
Hey guys biggrin.gif I know we are at CSC but I like hanging out here with you too so I just wanted to share the great news biggrin.gif We got approved on Halloween kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif Found out from the website after it updated today with a touch and saying that we got approved on 10-31 biggrin.gif We had no touches and nothing prior to the approval kicking.gif
Hang in there guys I know you have been waiting for so long and it´s coming good.gif I know Byron and Mirla are almost there...Byron might already be approved without even knowing it kicking.gif I´m keeping my fingers and everything crossed for all of you guys rose.gif
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-11-02 02:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
And don´t take these people too seriously wink.gif They are probably very unhappy with their own lives so they are trying hard to ruin other people´s lives...so we won´t let them kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif For example I had to tell someone to this person on this What is the worst they have done thread whistling.gif He obviously has something against people who talk to each other on internet (and still goes on internet to express himself) tongue.gif
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-10-29 14:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (BYRON-LEIDY @ Oct 26 2007, 09:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WOW, I actually got a touch, it says that they received the requested evidence ( a missing signature on a form) and that now the case processing has resumed....it says i will be notified by mail within 60 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!! mad.gif .....Please tell me that this is just due process and that it really doesnt take that long!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don´t worry Byron, they just seem to enjoy talking about the 60 days these days...once you are approved it usually takes up to a week for you to receive the hardcopy...but then who knows how long it will take them to get it to NVC...
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-10-26 14:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Jason-Sasha @ Oct 26 2007, 09:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Holy Cow!! My projected adjudication date came backwards 2weeks!! The biggest jump I've ever had. kicking.gif Very cool...

Well it´s cuz the average projected dates are now screwed due to the September approvals I think.
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-10-26 14:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Bill y Bella @ Oct 26 2007, 09:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Bobalouie @ Oct 26 2007, 09:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This process is rediculously easy and the USCIS is screwing it up at every level from Cust service to long range strategic planning.

Or, maybe I am way off base here.


No, I don't think you are off base at all.

The problems currently being experienced by USCIS were to a great extent self generated. They were not caused by an cataclysmic event such as 911 or by unexpected legislation action such as the IMBRA regulations. Instead the current situation was caused by a management decision that created an avalanche of petitions without having the manpower in place to handle it. This should have been anticipated and could have easily been mitigated by phasing in the price increases so that an overwhelming surge of petitions was avoided.

Obviously an ajudicator requires training and it is not possible to just call up a temp agency and order up a few dozen extra for the month. I assume that USCIS management was aware of this fact before they took the steps they did. However, not only did they not have enough adjudicators in place when they announced the price increase they did not even have enough low level contract employees to do the receiving.

When I began investigating this process VSC was consistently adjudicating K1 petitions within 30 to 60 days. It is now approaching 6 months and there is no sign of improvement. What has actually changed to cause this huge deterioration in service? The adjudication process is no different today than it was 9 months ago. Employment visas have priority over K1's & K3's today but I think that was the case previously also. There may have been more than anticipated employment based petitions due to some decisions outside the control of USCIS but those petitions should have been absorbed and processed by now. The government emphasis on Iraqi petitions may have caught them by surprise but they already knew how many Iraqi petitions were pending and that they had the obligation to process them.

As I see it the problem comes down to this. USCIS management decided they needed to upgrade their systems and they needed more money to pay for the upgrades. I have no objection to that. Obviously their systems are antiquated and need to be updated. But by the same token the existing systems were providing decisions in a reasonable amount of time. What bothers me is that management put in place a plan that was destined to cause delays and hardship for thousands (or is it millions?) of their current so called customers in the hope that 4 or 5 years down the road their service will improve.

Is this good management? I don't think so.

At this point USCIS customers are arguing about who should have priority and wondering when they will be with the ones they love. Meanwhile the people in management who created this mess go home to their families every night. I think that we have the right to be upset.

And on top of that they closed all the other centers and left only Vermont and CSC open to deal with our petitions.
Ovaltine JenkinsNot TellingCzech Republic2007-10-26 14:00:00