ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
USCIS Service CentersVermont Processing Date on 9/13

I called this morning and still working 6 Feb (BS) I wanted to file a service request. She said the computer would not let her until the are working 30 days past my date 27 Feb so I can't get a request until they are working on 27 March. Another example of our government at work)))


What they told you is definitely not true. I would call back again and speak to someone else. I called this very morning and was told that they are up to February 27th. Mine is the 23rd and I was able to file a service request.
Jordan and SarahMaleCanada2012-09-13 19:36:00
USCIS Service CentersI cannot believe this.
Now, before you read this, I do not want to come off as ungrateful. I don't want people to mistake that. But today I recieved, in the mail, confirmation that the NVC has recieved my APPROVED I-129F petition. It is dated September 11,2012. Now, if you look at my timeless.... it doesn't have an NOA2 date. Until the moment I got the mail from NVC, I did not have a clue that I was approved. www.uscis.gov was not current, nor did the operator I spoke to on 9/13, when I filed a service request, see it as approved.... What in the world is going on at VSC???

I'm not being ungrateful. I'm so happy to finally have notice of SOMETHING. But... more than likely, my petition has been approved 1.5-2 weeks, and I had no clue. Why was I subjected to more worrying and wondering when, when that wasn't even necessary? I don't know. But what I do know, is that I'm happy to finally know something.

I can understand the website not being 100% accurate. I can even understand not getting my NOA2 in the mail yet, nor a text or email. What I don't get is why someone with USCIS, when I called, didn't know anything..?

I'm hoping this doesn't give anyone false hope or make them panic thinking they may already be approved, but this was just something I felt everyone else, who's going thru K-1 process, might like to know.
Jordan and SarahMaleCanada2012-09-17 18:45:00
USCIS Service CentersVSC and the NEW USCIS Secret Code for a Live Person!!
I just got off the phone with USCIS (1-800-375-5283) and after not finding the current correct number sequence anywhere, I patiently went through the menu and got it. It is... 1, 2, 1, 1, 2, 2. BUT PLEASE REMEMBER!!! When you do get your agent on the phone, be polite!!! If you aren't, don't expect any help. They're there to help you and they will if they are able. But remember they are bound by restrictions and what the system lets them do. They can't magically get you a NOA2. So be patient with them, and they'll be with you. I was lucky and the guy I got was really helpful. And I didn't have to ask for a Tier 2 rep or anything like that. I thought about that as I was calling and figured, just because that's how it used to be, doesn't mean it is now. And it worked out for me!

I was able to get a Service Request put in because my case (NOA1 on 2/24/2012... they said 2/23/2012) is outside the "normal processing times." They looked up the Vermont Service Center and said that they are currently processing February 27th (as of 9/13/2012). I haven't seen that anywhere else either, so I figured it would be helpful for some. If you're after that date and already got your NOA2, congrats! Yes, all the rest of us are jealous, lol. But anyone before the 27th with their NOA1, if you want, put in a service request if you haven't done so yet. And good luck everyone.

Edited by Jordan and Sarah, 13 September 2012 - 09:51 AM.

Jordan and SarahMaleCanada2012-09-13 09:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsis he lying or is the USCIS messed up?
Ok... so if you go to the www.uscis.gov website and type in the receipt number, since yours in VSC, your receipt number will be something with EAC in front of it. After you submit it, you'll go to the status page and have a message like this...

On February 23, 2012, we received this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E), and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or contact our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

The wording is extremely clear. The date it says, is when they received your petition. Hope that helps!

EDIT: Just noticed a second page already on this subject, so the info i provided was redundant.. sorry.

Edited by Jordan and Sarah, 13 September 2012 - 09:59 AM.

Jordan and SarahMaleCanada2012-09-13 09:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresembassy in Manila Fee
According to this, it's $240.

http://www.visajourn...-april-13-2012/
Jordan and SarahMaleCanada2012-08-26 11:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproblem with income tax return.
Have his employer, on company letterhead, write a letter saying that he is employed, how long, and what his yearly salary is. Make sure it is signed and dated, and notarized wouldn't hurt either. I'm not 100% on that, but I'm certain I read someone suggest that on another forum. Good luck and don't worry. It'll work out.

And also, I wouldn't wait. Just make sure that you have enough proof (letters, tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, etc etc..) and you'll be fine. Don't let the worrying get to you.

Edit: If anyone else has any experience or suggestion, please feel free to suggest them as I'm not 100% certain that I'm correct.

Edited by Jordan and Sarah, 26 August 2012 - 11:45 AM.

Jordan and SarahMaleCanada2012-08-26 11:38:00