Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2	AWESOME!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! May the rest of your journey be equally as quick and trouble-free.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-22 06:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	August 8th NOA1 with 4 bang! bang!! mails	CONGRATULATIONS!!! YEEHAAAAA!!!! May the delight of this moment carry you through the rest of the journey with a smile on your face!! Celebrate!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-22 20:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 APPROVED	WONDERFUL!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Bet you're floating on air. Best of luck on the journey that yet lies ahead. Would love to advise you, but haven't made it that far yet myself! P.S. Could you please take a brief moment or two to fill in your actual timeline so that your info can be included in the stats VJ compiles? It would help the rest of us gauge the speed of approvals. You can do this by clicking on the "My Assistant" link above and then choosing "Edit my Timeline." Thanks!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-22 19:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	CSC NOA2 =)	YIPPEEEEEEEE!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Celebrate, celebrate, celebrate!! Best of luck on the road that yet lies ahead.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-22 19:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	WTF	FABULOUS!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Are you dancing in the streets? Walking on air? Bouncing off the walls? Celebrate!!! Best wishes on the portion of the journey that still remains!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-22 22:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	VSC	Who should I be writing to? I have already contacted my congressman' s office. Start hitting up the doors of the local media...radio show hosts, newspaper reporters, anyone who'll listen. Once we've managed to get some local attention, we can put together a noteworthy press kit to send to people on the national level. As I've said in other posts, it's best to read the Ombudsman reports (annual from 2004-2006). The links can be found in the following thread within one of my posts. Reading that post will also help a bit. Know all the facts. Make phone calls, write letters. The more the media hears from people, the more they'll understand that there's a real story here. Start local. Let me know who you're going to contact so that others here can send to the same people. The more letters or phone calls one person in the media gets, the more that individual will be likely to see that this is a valid and newsworthy issue. The media has the ability to put pressure on the government officials who manage and oversee USCIS. Currently, none of those people has to do a darned thing...and they don't show much interest in doing so. Time to start turning up the heat. We need to start putting DHS and the USCIS congressional oversight committee in a very uncomfortable place. The media is the best way to accomplish that. If you're interested in talking more about what's happening and getting on board with those of us who are working to make a difference, please PM or email me. I'd love to hear from you.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-23 13:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	VSC	If you read the Ombudsman reports, it's easier to generate theories about this... As I've mentioned in other posts, USCIS tends to push contract workers from task to task and office to office like fleas in a barnyard. I strongly suspect that contract workers have been pulled from other locations, including Vermont, to get the CSC results we're seeing now. Your government in action. This is not a good system. Again, everyone should be writing letters and trying to get some attention focused on this situation. If you're interested, please contact me. AOS and Interim Benefits are coming. If you think the petition phase is a pain, wait till you get a load of what's ahead...Don't wait. Do something now.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-23 09:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	CSC Timeline Percentages	I didn't count anything that's happened with Vermont K-1's. I know that some of those are slow too but most of them are approved with 30 to 60 days with an average of 38 days. I've been keeping Vermont stats for comparitive purposes, even though I'm a CSC filer. I've updated my Vermont spreadsheet according to Gary's rules over the last couple of days. Here are the stats I've come up with...We knew there was a big difference; but in putting my percentages next to Jasal's, we can see just how BIG a difference it is. March=26 Timelines; 5 (19%) Still Pending April=37 Timelines; 3 (1%) Still Pending May=32 Timelines; 4 (1%) Still Pending June=33 Timelines; 5 (2%) Still Pending July=17 Timelines; 4 (24%) Still Pending August=22 Timelines; 5 (23%) Still Pending TOTAL=167 Timelines; 26 (16%) Still Pending	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-23 14:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	OMG APPROVED	OH MY GOSH!!! FABULOUS!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! It would seem someone at USCIS actually has a heart...I'm thrilled to know it! Hope you are celebrating like crazy!! Best of luck on the steps that still lie ahead...and all my prayers in regard to your upcoming deployment.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-22 19:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	APPROVED!!!	WOOHOOOOO!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! You sound confident and strong. That's a good place to be inside. Best wishes for the next steps!! For now, just celebrate!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-22 19:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Finally got the visa!	Oh that's lovely news!! I'm delighted for you all!! Best wishes as you begin your lives truly together.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-23 20:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	The New CSC/NSC/TSC timelines are posted	I have a personal favor to ask. I just gave birth to our personal web page. I was hoping for some feedback on it. Let me know if you find any bugs or something that doesn't look right. Thanks guys! http://garyandluz.com Gary, I noticed the link to your story right away this morning. It's WONDERFUL!! I love it!! It does exactly what it's supposed to do in a really delightful way. I adore all the pictures. And you tell your story so well. Anyone reading it could tell beyond a shadow of a doubt how very much you love Luz and her son...and how right you all are for each other. Happy family!!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-23 10:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	The New CSC/NSC/TSC timelines are posted	Gary, As always, STUPENDOUS JOB!!! Thank you for your time and energy in doing this. I appreciate you and your efforts so much!! The August names are up! I'm on the list! I'm SOMEBODY!! Kirsten	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-23 09:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Approved on Spetember 19th!!!	CONGRATULATIONS!!! FABULOUS NEWS!!! Hope you're floating on air (bet you are!)! Best of luck on the next part of the journey!!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-24 22:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	WE ARE APPROVED!!!! WOOO HOOOO	Kirsten you are sooooooo right, I have so much happy energy going through my veins right now, I am wide awake, just sooooooooo very happy, but I am going to try to go to sleep, it may not work, but work does await in the morning, thank you so much for your support, if it were not for VJ friends as yourself, I would never have gotten this far through this process, good luck to you on the rest of your process as well Yeah, I had a feeling that sleep might be a bit of a stretch tonight. LOL! I imagined my adrenaline levels if I was in your place! It is my pleasure to delight in your good news and to support you as you press forward. Thanks so much for your good wishes! I'm very grateful to have them. If all else fails tonight, count merrily dancing smilies!! One... Two... Three... ...	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-24 23:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	WE ARE APPROVED!!!! WOOO HOOOO	CONGRATULATIONS!!! That's just so thrilling to hear!!! I bet you'll hardly be able to sleep tonight with all that happiness coursing through your veins!! LOL! Celebrate wildly!! :energetic:	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-24 22:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 Received via US Mail Today :)))	CONGRATULATIONS!!! I knew SOMEONE had to receive some good news today. I'm delighted it was you and Maria. Celebrate as best you can for now, and do it up right when she gets here. For now, best of luck with the next steps.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-25 18:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	David's visa was approved!!	CONGRATULATIONS!!! WONDERFUL NEWS!!! I've no doubt that a home with David actually in it will be a much happier home for you! I imagine you've got some major celebrating planned...LIVE IT UP!!! :energetic:	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-25 07:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Oh No!!!	None?? Ooh well lets hope they are well rested and going full speed tomorrow! Actually there were two. I_Love_Cuddlebug got one dated yesterday, and when I did a timeline search nergiz15 newly showed up as approved (though they list their NOA2 date as 9/20/06). Plus there were some consular approvals that were pretty wonderful. So it was not a total wash. Let's hope California steps it up again today, though... Edited by Kirsten L, 26 September 2006 - 07:02 AM.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-26 07:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What do you think?	I've recently started a writing and editing business, and I actually have a couple of suggestions. I've worked to make you more concise and to the point, as well as taking out anything that will put you in a position of relative weakness (e.g. anything emotional). Stick to the facts. It's the facts, if anything, that will matter and make a dent with these people. Put your date at the top, in your heading, rather than at the bottom of your letter. See suggested edits to the body of your text below: Dear Sir or Madam: On July 28, 2006, I complied with a USCIS request for evidence or information dated [insert date of request]. USCIS's [insert date] reply subsequently stated that preliminary processing of my case was complete, and that remaining processing time would be less than the maximum stated in the message. The USCIS website and call center similarly state that I should have received a written decision on my case within 60 days of receipt of the requested information. USCIS additionally advises a phone inquiry should no news be received within the stated 60 days. On [insert date], I followed recommended procedure and called USCIS. A customer service representative suggested that I fax a request for expedited service as I am now easily outside normal processing times. I thus write to request this expedited processing of my case, recourse for which USCIS policy provides. I would like to add that I belong to a public forum that both supports those going through the K-1 visa process and compiles statistics derived from the experience of its members. Due to its size, the group provides an excellent representative sample. I have noticed that while I have not even received an update on my case, at least 237 forum members who filed after me have received decisions on their K-1 petitions since July 29, 2006. It would seem that something has gone quite amiss. I very much appreciate your attention to my concerns and request for expedited processing. I look forward to a timely response and resolution. Sincerely, Andrew James Solomon Petitioner I'll be praying for you!! Edited by Kirsten L, 25 September 2006 - 11:00 PM.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-25 22:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	another multiple-email approval !!	EXCELLENT NEWS!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Celebrate like crazy!! May the rest of the journey be quick and trouble-free.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-22 19:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Mauled in my sleep....	Hey there, Alanlvsjudy! Delighted to hear someone is finally giving you some attention. Hope it leads to something much more definitive. Haven't forgotten about you, BTW. Just been incredibly swamped with stuff on my end. Hope all is well with you, despite the waiting...and waiting...and waiting...and waiting...	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-26 07:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 ON ITS WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	By the way...What was the date on your NOA2 message? Is is today? I am sitting here talking to Lily(CuddleBug)when the message came over my YM messenger and it was dated Sept 25,2006 and we both broke down from such excitement!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES GOD COMES THROUGH IN THE CLUTCH!! Thank you all!!! AWESOME that you were talking to your fiancée at the MOMENT you got the approval!!! That is DEFINITELY GOD!!! Thanks for letting me know about the date. I truly am just so, so happy for you both!!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-25 23:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 ON ITS WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	By the way...What was the date on your NOA2 message? Is is today?	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-25 23:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 ON ITS WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	YIPPEEEEEEEE!!! God comes through in the clutch!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I'm guessing you're bouncing off the walls with joy and simultaneously ready to collapse with relief... Celebrate, celebrate, celebrate!!! Best wishes for the steps ahead.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-25 23:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	interview	Congratulations on receiving a date for the interview!! Hope it goes incredibly smoothly for you!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-26 21:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Well...	When I read the sub topic, I thought this was about something COMPLETELY different... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Are you engaging in scatalogical humor, Alan?	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-27 07:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Well...	Hey there filing buddy! Was hoping you might have meant some movement on your particular case. But I agree, reason to be hopeful that the end of the week will be as productive as the last two... Hope so anyway! Thanks, ready4ONE, but no, nothing for me yet. I was encouraged to see, though, just as I was about to call it a day, that James n Naina finally got their approval out of Vermont. They've been waiting a long stretch. So it's a positive way to end the night. Here's hoping we all wake up to a slew of approvals that arrived while we slept... Sweet dreams, everyone... Edited by Kirsten L, 27 September 2006 - 12:22 AM.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-27 00:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Well...	OK, so it isn't exactly the equivalent of last week so far, but there was a bit of movement today at least. When I did a timeline search this evening, there were several couples I spotted who were newly reporting having received NOA2s. Four were CSCers--2 August filers and 2 July. Three of them listed their approval date as 9/25, and one as 9/20, I believe. There was also one September VSCer who made it through. Here's hoping tomorrow is busy, busy, busy again. Hang in there everyone. Buck up, stiff upper lip, and all that other rot...	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-27 00:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Anyone received this message?	USCIS is simply acknowledging that they received the materials you sent them in response to an RFE. Not to worry. All is well.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-28 00:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	1st Post and Good News	CONGRATULATIONS!!! AbsoluteCarl, your post is a sight for sore eyes!! It's seemed like such a slow week so far, so any good news is very, very welcome. Helps us to know that USCIS is still working. My very best to you and your fiancée. May the next steps go smoothly and quickly. In the meantime...? Bask in this moment and CELEBRATE!!! :energetic: Edited by Kirsten L, 27 September 2006 - 11:13 PM.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-27 23:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Finally approved after 168 days at VSC!!!	YIPPEEEE!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Glad I saw this before I went to bed. You two have been waiting a long time. I'm delighted for you both that things are finally moving for you. Celebrate as best you can for now. You're one big step closer to the MAJOR celebration that's coming. Best of luck with what yet lies ahead. May it go much more smoothly than this part has!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-27 00:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Staying Strong/CDJ delays	I love your positivity!!! Have a great time!!! Travel safe and live it up!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-27 22:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	CSC Receives the 2nd RFE	Hope this means a speedy approval for you now! Best of luck!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-27 19:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	APPROVED Sept 27th	CONGRATULATIONS!!! FANTASTIC AND UPLIFTING NEWS!!! It is always good to see one more person make it past the clutches of the CSC!!! May the next steps of your journey be trouble-free!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-27 18:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	RFE FOR ERROR ON G325A ... HELP IF THIS IS YOU!	It's also possible that someone at USCIS will take pity on you and just copy the G-325As. You never know. Unless you only sent yours or your SOs, in which case you will definitely be getting an RFE. You do, as Caladan said, need a quadruplicate copy of the G-325A for the USC (United States Citizen) and another quadruplicate copy for the beneficiary. Edited by Kirsten L, 27 September 2006 - 10:02 PM.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-27 22:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	RFE FOR ERROR ON G325A ... HELP IF THIS IS YOU!	Calm down, my friend. This really isn't that big a deal. You just need to re-do the form in quadruplicate--making sure to sign EVERY PAGE. If you fill out the PDF fillable version of the form online, you actually only have to complete one page and it will print out the other pages for you--already filled in. Then just sign them all. It's a happy thing. Probably best to get on this now, since it will probably take a while to send the forms to your SO for signatures. Don't send the forms until you actually get an RFE in the mail, though. otherwise you may create more confusion than anything. Again, though, once you've completed and SIGNED every one of the four pages and have received the RFE, send the form back, writing on red ink on the outside of the envelope that it's an RFE response. Seems to me you should write your case number on the outside of the envelope, too. Someone else here can verify that for you, I'm sure. William33 is great with this stuff. Breathe easy. All will be well. This has happened to many, many people. Edited by Kirsten L, 27 September 2006 - 09:58 PM.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-27 21:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Your I-129f was approved in 88	WHOOPEEEEEE!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! This is wonderful news! May you float on a cloud from now until the consular interview is over and done!! Make sure to celebrate!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-28 17:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	APPROVED!!!!	AWESOME!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Nice to see they've cleared another June case. Seemed like they dropped those for a couple of weeks... Hope you're finding some wonderful way to celebrate this evening. Best of luck with the steps ahead!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-28 18:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Approval!	WOOHOOOO!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! You must be dancing in the streets (or want to)!! Best of luck with the next steps. Make sure to celebrate THIS success as best you can!! P.S. Please don't forget to update your timeline!! It helps all of us when you do that!! I see you started one because you have the date you sent your I-129F listed. But you don't have your NOA1 or NOA2 dates noted anywhere but in your signature. We need your information for the VJ stats.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-28 17:58:00