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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
I'm considering writing a few letters myself after we get through this. The wait is ridiculous. There is no reasonable explanation why one service center can grossly out perform the other in my eyes. I dont want to see the people in the future have to go through this like we have. I dont really care if I piss off CSC at this point in time, I'll be at their limit in 5 more weeks anyway, and they have no possible reason to deny me.
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-06-26 21:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
I called and talked to a very nice lady at USCIS yesterday, and all she could tell me was that we are still within the normal processing time. She said "I know it is frustrating, but just give us some time". I really wanted to go off, but she was very courteous, so I couldn't. It just gets me, that my friend filed last year before the fee increase(which was to pay for more help) and got NOA2 in 100 days. We payed three times the price ($455) and are very realistically looking at 150+ days. Where is this so-called help? I think they all must have went to VSC, because CSC processing times are at least 33% slower than last year at this time. I honestly thought we feb filers were going to "OWN" the month of June, now it's almost gone, and we have the 4th of July looming, which will probably mean people using it as a jump start to an extended vacation. I just dont want to get stuck like the last few approvals from mid-jan and God forbid early Dec. I don't want to make it to the 180 day mark, but I warned my SO that it could very well happen so just be prepared. I told her that they cant keep us apart forever. Aug 12 is our 180 days from NOA1, and I WILL rattle the cage hard if I make it to that date. I would think a background check on me would be easy, I help a secret security clearance when I was in the Marine Corps, lived in the same place since I got out, and only got in trouble with the law once in 42 years. Even then I was found not guilty. Gotta love trouble making ex-in laws. Anyway, there's my somewhat subdued rant.
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-06-25 18:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
QUOTE (Craig & Julia @ Jun 25 2008, 11:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's like they are moving people from CSC to VSC to work on the applications! 1-1 1/2 month they all work in California and then 1-1 1/2 in Vermont... I just hope that all from 2007 get their NOA2 before the end of June!!



I think you're seeing the service centers alternate with the backlog of FBI name checks. I'm not positive about it, but it's just my gut instinct.
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-06-25 12:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Jun 21 2008, 11:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know just how hard it is...believe me! We have waited years. sad.gif

You must keep in mind that when looking at all the stats here on VJ that it is SUCH a small percentage of actual filers. Someone last year figured it to be about 5% of all petitioners based on USCIS stats. Also, people are joining VJ all the time, creating new timelines that adds to your 'estimated date'. It means nothing as far as uscis time so try not to put too much faith in what the estimation says. Especially when you're so close. wink.gif If you do the DHL trick and look to see how many petitions are actually sent off to USEM each and every day... you will see they are still moving. wink.gif

Being a VSC filer, and a bit stir-crazy myself wink.gif , I went over the first 20 couples on Igor's VJ database and found most of those have either not even been here in a month or two, have been approved and just didnt update their timeline or are waiting on RFE's. Only 2 that I saw 'legitimately' still 'waiting'.

Also, as aravis stated, CSC has this history of not updating the website recently and many people were finding they were approved only by checking their snail mail!

Just hoping to offer a little perspective. wink.gif


I understand all of this and have read it countless times. The matter of fact is that I have had to sit idly bye and watch VSC filers get approved, get interviews, AND bring their fiancees here, that have filed 6 weeks AFTER us. And now that our turn has supposedly finally arrived, CSC posts the absolute lowest approval numbers of the year. I fought, bled and saw my friends die for this country, and this is how I am re-payed when I ask of something in return???? Excuse me for not being very happy with this process. I just want our NOA2 so I can get out of CSC hell, and get on with the rest of the process.
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-06-21 23:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
QUOTE (ray77755 @ Jun 20 2008, 07:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's Friday and only 2 approvals all week. Unbelieveable mad.gif



P*ssed off would be a MILD understatement right now. i see our timeline estimates keep dropping also. I'm down to July 10
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-06-20 21:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
I'm just about ready to go off on a mind-blowing rant, I'm trying to hold it in. My SO has been having to keep me calm the last couple of days
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-06-19 23:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
QUOTE (jas_noel @ Jun 18 2008, 10:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Are there people who are getting NOA2 these past 2 days? I've checked Igor's list and it is still the same.


NOPE crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif I wish I knew what they are doing out there now. This is getting frustrating to say the least.
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-06-18 22:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
I'm curious as to how people are getting their NOA2's. E-mail or snail mail? Is the USCIS website working or is it sporadic as usual. Inquiring minds want to know. BEFORE I GO CRAZY!!!! girlwerewolf2xn.gif
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-06-17 20:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Is it me, or is this getting more stressful as it gets closer ?? COME ON CSC !!!! IT'S OUR DAMN TURN NOW!!!!!!!
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-06-16 21:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Just felt like bumping the thread. I've been trying to refrain from posting because I don't want to go on a rant about the government again rolleyes.gif Anyway I hope things start to pick up out in Cali soon, looks like another slow week. I'm curious if they are back to doing name-checks for the FBI again. I hope not
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-06-13 20:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
This is the worst process I've ever witnessed. This has been a huge emotional and physical drain on me. I've literally lost 30lbs in the past 4 months, over all the stress. I'm really finding it hard to get excited at this point, and I'm an early feb filer. I haven't even broken 100 on Igors list yet. Sorry for being a downer, but this has really taken a toll on me.
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-05-29 21:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
QUOTE (nginear2 @ May 22 2008, 05:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You guys lost me,Lol. I know of WoW but have never played. One of the guys I worked with last year played and showed me a little bit. Looked cool, but just not my thing. My thing is motorcycles, if it has two wheels I want it!!! lol



YEP, me too. Give me 2 wheels. The faster the better tongue.gif Not that I've ever broken the speed limit. innocent.gif
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-05-22 23:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
I know how you feel, i think we all do here. It kills me to see the people that filed at VSC AFTER me receiving their interviews already this month. They're done, and we're still stuck waiting for step 2 of the damn process. cray5ol.gif
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-05-21 21:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
None for us either, but I know it will be soon if they keep up the pace at CSC
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-05-20 22:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
We have our FIRST feb filer with NOA2 today!!!!!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish it was us!!

Edited by Jon-n-Michelle, 13 May 2008 - 12:10 PM.

Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-05-13 12:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Here's even more good news! The first january filers at CSC was approved today. 122 days total! COME ON CSC!!!!! GO GO GO GO!!!! I miss my mahal!!!
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-05-01 22:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Just bumping our thread again. I can see why alot of people stop posting that are CSC filers. I just read a thread about a VSCer whining that their approval took 96 days. Sorry for my complete lack of sympathy.
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-04-21 21:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
We should be at the half-way mark now. Next month I am going to concentrate on getting the next set of forms ready, since the Phils don't send out Packet 3's we will have everything ready by July, and all we will have to do is call for our interview. I will be so glad to go back and bring her here with me. smile.gif smile.gif
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-04-14 21:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Just wanted to bump this thread. This waiting game is unbearable. Its causing a strain on our relationship, because she doesn't understand why it takes so long. It's hard to explain, because even I don't know why it takes so god-damned long!!! VSCers are predicting that they all feb filers will be done by the end of this month. At the current pace of CSC they may be done with Nov. filers by the end of NEXT month. I can see why so many CSC filers become inactive on here. May filers at VSC will probably still get their NOA2 before I do. I thought the fee increase was to hire more adjudicators. We have had 2 approvals in the past 2 weeks. So much for hiring more help. They are slower now, than ever before, with no reason!!! No holidays, NOTHING!!!!! Sorry for the rant but this SUCKS and I just needed to vent a little.
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-04-13 13:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
I'm not really bored. The wait is taking its toll on my fiance and me. We both have some really down days at times, but I try to be upbeat for her. If something happened, I really don't know if I could go through this again. Is this as huge an emotional drain on everyone else as it is for me?? Just curious. When I hit the 60 day mark, I'm going to have my congressman's aide call and see where our petition is at. I think its propping up the wobbly table in the break room at CSC LOL!!!! rolleyes.gif At least I should get a touch out of it, that would be better then the great unknown we're in now.
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-04-01 18:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Just bumping us up again. I don't want anyone to forget about us. Even though it seems CSC has. When I hit the 60 day mark, I'm going to start riding my congressman's butt HARD!!!! The disparity between the service centers is completely UNACCEPTABLE!!!! January VSCers will be in their visa interviews by then!!!
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-24 18:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Just thought I'd bump this thread. Don't give up hope Feb CSC filers!!!! they can't keep us from our loved ones forever!
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-21 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
I spoke with my congressman's immigration aide today. I expressed my dis-pleasure at the processing times of CSC vs. VSC.She told me that was NO way that a couple got approved in only 19 days out of VSC. I replied"Why would they have any reason to lie?" I was pretty much told that my petition hadn't been there long enough for me to complain. She said she would look into it at a later date if I wanted. I told no thanks, i dont need the kiss of death on my petition.I also expressed my concerns at not getting preferentiol service, since I was a veteran. She told me that it would have to go into legislation and have a law passed. I told her my congressman is a legislator , right? It was pretty much a pointless conversation.
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-18 21:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Aravis, I'll be watching for your NOA2 VERY close!!!! We got our NOA1 on the same day. I hope that the recent December approvals are a good sign. I told my fiance that she may be getting here sooner than expected. She was excited to say the least. This being apart REALLY SUCKS!!!
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-13 20:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Well it seems that CSC is starting to pick up the pace a little. I've noticed the approvals coming down from the 160+ days to the high 140's. The latest have been right at 135 days, and they are also starting to adjudicate early november cases. Thats a good sign for us! dancin5hr.gif We could possibly be looking at June approvals or possibly slighly earlier if the trend keeps going this way. I won't comment on the VSC filers who got their NOA2's even though they filed AFTER me ranting33va.gif

Edited by Jon-n-Michelle, 11 March 2008 - 07:26 PM.

Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-11 19:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary filers at CSC
Thank you for starting this Feb CSC filers thread. I don't begrudge the VSC filers, but lets be realistic. Their SO's will be here probably before we even get our NOA2's. This way we should be able to tell when our approvals should be coming.
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-10 18:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2008 filers
QUOTE (Robyn @ Mar 6 2008, 09:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The VSC Jan filers are now up to 21 approvals as of last night. I do pray that CSC gets thier butt in gear soon though. I hate that there is such a delay between the two centers.

<group hug>



Thanks Robyn!! It's nice to see a VSC'er who understands what we CSC'ers have to endure.
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-06 21:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2008 filers
QUOTE (Grandoner @ Mar 5 2008, 05:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Grandoner @ Mar 5 2008, 06:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wanted to know if everyone here has been checking out the January filers thread at VSC. Of around 70 or so VSC filers in January here on visajourney, there have already been 17 NOA2's....

Approval times from NOA1-->NOA2 in as little as 27days!

A few a day... that means we are next...!!!!



Actually 17 of 63 January VSC filers from visajourney have gotten NOA2's


Some of us here are CSC filers and don't quite share your enthusiasm. SORRY!!!
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-03-05 18:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2008 filers
I just checked USCIS, and we also got touched today. I hope CSC is making an attempt to keep up with VSC. It seems VSC outperforms them by 60-90 days.
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-02-24 21:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2008 filers
WOOHOO!!!!!!! We got our NOA1 hard-copy in the mail today!!!! On my daughters birthday no less !!! A most EXCELLENT day!!!
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-02-22 20:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2008 filers
Our check was cashed today, now just waiting on our NOA1. I miss my baby badly this week.
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-02-20 21:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2008 filers
I checked Fedex today and our K-1 was delivered and signed for today!!!!!!!!!!! What a nice V-day present for us. Now to wait for NOA1 and then the LOOOOOOOONG wait
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-02-14 20:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 2008 filers
I'm another Feb filier. My K-1 is going out today 2-7-08. Wish us luck!!!!!!
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-02-07 13:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary Filers at the CSC - How are you doing?
QUOTE (sunnybear @ Jul 10 2008, 10:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hmm remember how I contacted state rep last week or week before....(all my days seem to smoosh together lately) anyway still haven't heard anything back about that either?! Does anyone know if they even contact you back or does it depend on each rep I suppose? All I got was the automated response when I first sent email to him....


Sunny, CALL YOU REP!!!! They have an aide there that works just on immigration issues, and they always seem to have a contact at USCIS. I called mine a few months back and told her what I thought of the process devil.gif She did tell me that she would help me in the future if I ran into any problems. If I were in your shoes I would be on the phone giving them an ear full. I never got any responses to my e-mails, but they were very helpful on the phone.
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-07-10 18:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary Filers at the CSC - How are you doing?
I'm pulling for you Sunny!!! I hope you get approved soon. Security check on a brit is a bunch of BS!!! Since when did brits pose a HUGE threat to national security? I think someone just dropped the ball and they are using that excuse to cover up their f**k up. tongue.gif
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-07-06 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary Filers at the CSC - How are you doing?
Sunny, I'm curious if the USCIS website showed an update after you phone call, or is that broken like the rest of the system. Just hang tough,we all know how stressful this process is, well at least us Cali filers do smile.gif
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-06-13 20:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat service center do I use???
I am getting ready to go see my fiancee. I am trying to get all my paperwork together, that she needs to sign, in triplicate. My problem is, what service center address do I use on my letter of intent?
I have read conflicting information. One post says that I should use the Nebraska Service Center (I am in Illinois). Then another post says that all K-1's are being handled by TCS/CCS. Mine being handled by the CSC.
My question is which one do I use on my forms and which one do I mail it to??? NSC or CSC??? huh.gif

Thank you in advance. I'm sure this won't be my only post smile.gif
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2007-12-26 13:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCONFUSED ABOUT VISA/PASSPORT
Thank you for the quick responses good.gif Now I was just told that she needs to attend her CFO seminar BEFORE she can get her passport. Is this true??? I am going to attend her interview, when the time comes, and I wanted her to attend the seminar in Manila, while we waited for her Visa.
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-01-30 23:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCONFUSED ABOUT VISA/PASSPORT
I am getting ready to file for my fiance's K-1 petition. My fiance is Filipina, and has never had a passport. Do we need to start compiling documents to get her a passport??? I am confused about the "VISA" term, because I received a Visa stamp in my passport when I entered the Philippines,not when I left the U.S. She has to get a "VISA" BEFORE she can leave the Philippines. Can somebody please clarify this for me. I feel like an idiot for asking such a simple question. I just need to know if we need to obtain her passport , while we are waiting for the NOA2.
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-01-30 22:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Question concering ex-wifes name
QUOTE (Jonboyusmc @ Feb 4 2008, 09:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My ex-wife's name was Jacobson-Smith when I married her, Her maiden name is Smario, which one do I use on my G-325A when I send it off. I'm going to file this week, and it's the only real question I have now. Can anyone help me out. I don't want an RFE for something so trivial.

THANKS!!!!!!!!!!



OK, my bad!!!!!! I meant on the I-129f NOT the g-325a. It says to use her maiden name on that form. Can someone please help??????
Jon-n-MichelleMalePhilippines2008-02-05 00:01:00