Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
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
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	It seems CSC has slowed down this week	Definitely feels like a slow week. I like to see post after post of approvals Yeah...Me, too...Who doesn't? At least doing the timeline search helps me from feeling totally discouraged, though. I see some movement, even if it's not as much as before. Here's hoping for better things next week...	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-29 08:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	It seems CSC has slowed down this week	Arazia is right. It's not exactly the riptide that we saw before, but there are approvals coming through at both CSC and VSC this week. Many people simply haven't been announcing. Do the timeline search. I'm actually addicted to it. I perform one several times an hour, as ridiculous as that may sound! Then I fill in the stats myself on Gary's downloadable Word version of the CSC numbers, as well as in my own Vermont spreadsheet. Helps me feel a little less sad.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-29 07:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	just curious....	I know I recently read something about the fact that it's pretty common for the validity of NOA1s to be extended, but I can now no longer remember if you need to fill out a form to do that or if the consulate does it without being told. I'm sure someone here has the answer. You should have an enlightened response soon. In the meantime, would you mind filling in your official timeline by clicking on the "My Assistant" link just below the blue VJ navigation bar above and to the right? Once you click on that link, you can choose to "Add/Edit Timeline." Putting your information in there will help us all since VJ compiles statistics from the information and experience of its members. The more people whose information is included, the more accurate and helpful the stats will be! Thanks!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-29 00:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	VSC APPROVAL	Oops! Shame on me! I didn't read carefully enough. Somehow I didn't notice that you never got an NOA1!! Disregard my previous request! I'm a big silly!! Congratulations again!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-28 21:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	VSC APPROVAL	YIPPEEEEE!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Celebrate wildly!!! :energetic: Best wishes for the next steps. May they be quick and trouble-free!! One favor to ask...Could you update your timeline fully? Your NOA1 date isn't showing, so your info can't be compiled correctly into VJs stats. Correctly updated info will help us all! Thanks!! Edited by Kirsten L, 28 September 2006 - 09:26 PM.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-28 21:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Typeing in the new I-134	This is a GREAT trick to know...Thanks, DanYu!! I actually had the same problem when I tried to start doing some drafts of stuff in advance to see what information I was missing. Couldn't do a THING with the USCIS online version, dagnabbit!!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-28 18:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	omg! approved	WOOHOOO!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You must be thrilled to pieces!! Best of luck with the next steps. For the moment, make sure you celebrate one hurdle down!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-29 18:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	INFOPASS APPT. WTF?!! GRRRR!!!	I just got back from my Infopass appointment. I finally get up to the window and I tell the guy I'm looking for more info than the CSC phone line people can provide. I then tell him I have access to the web and can access my case status and USCIS processing times just fine, last time I called USCIS all they could seem to do was get online and read my case status and the processing times over the phone. He saw I had my NOA1 notice with me and asked for it. I told him it's been almost 5 months and I was trying to figure out when they might process my petition. He looked at my notice and said my NOA1 date is what they will use to determine processing order. I said well I know of people who filed in July and already have approval. So then he says "Ok would you like me to check the computer for you?" I said sure. So he gets on and says so you responded to the RFE that was sent, I said yes. So then he prints his screen and goes back to talk to his supervisor for a few minutes. Then he comes back and tells me that my RFE receipt date is my new NOA1 date!!! To which I reponded "HOLY #######!!!" I noticed he winced a little when I said that, I think he was bracing for a little tirade . But, why shoot the messenger? Then I said well at least I know now (maybe lol). Then he says for me to expect 3 to 6 months processing time from my new NOA1 date which is 7/24/06! #######???!!! I said well since I know of people who filed in July that are approved now I will just hope that means ours is coming soon. Un-f%$@ing-believable!!! Didn't USCIS announce just in the last month or so that they are now NO LONGER using RFE dates as NOA1 dates? Once again, USCIS proves that they can do whatever the hell they want whenever it happens to be convenient for THEM!!! You handled yourself incredibly well at that office today. I think I would have just broken down in tears. May your NOA2 be VERY quick to arrive. If anyone deserves to be on the "Should be approved for good behavior and positive attitude ALONE!" list, it would be you...	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-29 20:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	FINALLY SOMETHING!	We'll - at least it shows they didn't forget about me - EXACTLY!! Here's hoping you'll be hearing even better news very soon!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-29 18:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Another June NOA2 finally	WOOT, WOOT, WOOT!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You must be floating on air!! Celebrate like crazy!! Best of luck on the rest of your journey!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-29 18:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2!	IT'S AN APPROVAL AVALANCHE!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! FABULOUS NEWS!!! Best of luck with the next steps. For the moment, celebrate wildly!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-29 18:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Approved	YEEHAAA!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Best of luck on the next steps!! For now, just celebrate your heart out!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-29 18:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	APPROVED !!!!	CONGRATULATIONS!!! FANTASTIC NEWS!! Worry about the next steps tomorrow...Tonight, just celebrate!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-29 18:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Timeline Percentages	Exactly! Except I apparently used some of Gary's "older" data. Thanks for your corrected update. I had a feeling that's what must have happened. No problem, jasal!! Glad to be of help!! Edited by Kirsten L, 30 September 2006 - 04:23 PM.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-30 16:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Timeline Percentages	It would help if you would post your methodology. I'll glad that you're allowed to post here. When I do my stats, they seem to get moved off to a corner of VJ - often to consulates or USCIS. I hope this post doesn't get moved. I also share the concern about the March, April, May and June folks who have not yet been cleared. While a few many have an RFE that has not been returned, I suspect that almost all have done all they should, and do not deserve to still be waiting. I hope they are ALL cleared in the new few weeks. Tom I can tell you my methodology. It's straightforward, basic math... From Gary's new list this morning, I counted the total number of listed cases for each month. Then I counted the total number of cleared cases for each month. I then divided the number of cleared cases for a given month by the number of total cases for that same month to arrive at a percentage of cleared cases.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-30 12:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Timeline Percentages	Is that compiled from VJ timleines or Gary's list. Gary weeds out all the duplications and members who have not been active / abandoned VJ. The stats are slowly getting better for March and April. Gary's List. I just take what he's complied and do the math for percentages. Hmmm...I'm getting different numbers than you... If we're talking about the list posted this morning, I get the following, more encouraging percentages for approvals: March=85.9% April=87.5% May=76.4% June=52.7% July=58.8% August=16.6% I've double-counted to be sure of my numbers. Are you sure you're using the list for this week? The one that was just released this morning, jasal...? Edited by Kirsten L, 30 September 2006 - 10:20 AM.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-30 10:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	THIS IS ABSOLUTLY UNACCEPTABLE AND ABSURD!!!	I've had it, I can't take it any more! Look at E&K's Timeline! May 1996: Met in Mexico March 7th, 2006: Sent 129F to NSC March 9th, 2006: NOA1 June 15th, 2006: Notice of transfer to CSC June 20th, 2006: Last touch I want my RFE!!!!!!!!! March 7th and still no RFE ??? I have read some of this members post and I am SHOCKED! We all need to band together and do something - any suggestions what we could all band together and do? TucsonBill, A few of us are already working on ways to bring attention to profound problems within the current system USCIS is using. If you're interested, you can contact me about it via PM or email. Oddly, a lot of people say they want to do something, but then don't seem to really budge... I've been writing letters. I've also been exploring means to get wider media attention. True enough that the more of us that are focusing our efforts, the more people are likely to sit up and take notice. The current system not only propagates lengthy and unnecessary delays, but charges unnecessary fees and compromises national security. There's nothing good about it. Change has been needed for some time, but while everyone seems to talk alot about it, no one ever does anything. The Ombudsman reports, and the increasing level of frustration they indicate, are proof positive. Unfortunately, that same apathy seems to exist at the customer level. "Just sit and wait. Everyone has to. It'll all be over some day." That's not good enough for me. It shocks me again and again that it seems to be good enough for so many. And as I've said repeatedly now...If you think the petition phase is bad, wait till you see what's coming with AOS...It's gonna get much worse...	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-30 13:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	APPROVED!!!	AWESOME!! NOW, THAT'S EFFICIENCY!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Best of luck with the next steps. Make sure to celebrate the fact that this one is finally behind you!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-29 18:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	We've reached Day 200!	Two hundred days...Lord Almighty!! You are one serious trooper, Michellek1976! Well, one thing I can tell you...I'm saying a prayer that your approval is on its way PRONTO now that the RFE has been received. Hang in there!!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-29 19:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	APROOOOOOVED.. NOA2...Juner !!!!!!	INCREDIBLE NEWS!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! The joy must be causing you to behave like a Mexican jumping bean!! It would me, I know!! Best of luck on the next steps. Celebrate wildly!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-29 18:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Passport photo problems	You should be just fine. Don't panic. It's just a guideline, that measurement. On a personal note, I've spent time at Mildenhall. A friend of mine was stationed at the base as a psychologist. I was on base several times over the last two or three years when I would skip across the Channel from Paris to visit she and her husband for holidays and whatnot. Happy memories...	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-10-02 07:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Laguna Niguel Approval	Bizarre...but CONGRATULATIONS, ANYWAY!!! Wonderful news! Hope everything has been squared away in the proper way and that the next steps will be completely trouble-free...and maybe just a tad more transparent for you!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-10-02 07:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Will I be able to get another fiancée or a spousal visa again?	Joseph... I think you might want to consult with a good immigration lawyer at this point. Fair or not, I'd say there will be flags going up all over the place for USCIS and the DOS if you try again... Out of curiousity, what makes you think this one is going to be different? Sounds like you've had some disastrous luck with Eastern European women...	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-10-01 22:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	MAJOR TOUCHDOWN!	I am SOOOOO happy to hear this gugu!!! You have waited so long and it is nice to know that someone with the ability to do so finally did RIGHT by you and your family!!! HOORAY!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm guessing there is some serious celebrating going on in Japan at the moment!! My prayers are with you ALL as you begin the process of moving home and as you prepare for both a new birth and the surgery of your child. P.S. Don't forget, I'm in Wisconsin if you ever wanna do a yard sale together!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-10-02 07:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	OMMYGAWD	CONGRATULATIONS!!! Just got mine, too! FEELS GREAT, DOESN'T IT?!!? HOLY MOLY!! Best of luck with the next steps on your journey...	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-10-02 20:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Approved!	CONGRATULATIONS!!! IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE VJ NEIGHBORHOOD!!! Feels good, doesn't it? Just got mine this evening, too!! Hope you're in as celebratory a mood as I am!! Best of luck with the next steps on your journey!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-10-02 20:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	APROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVED!!!!!!!!	CONGRATULATIONS!!! IT'S A GREAT DAY FOR MANY OF US!!! I'm just as happy for you as I am for me, Scott!! Hope you're celebrating where you are!! Best wishes for the next steps on your journey!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-10-02 20:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	approved today	YEEEEEHAAAAAAW!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Best of luck on the steps ahead!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-10-02 19:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	They are on a roll! also approved today	CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm so pleased to hear that you got an approval today, too!! Feels GREAT, doesn't it?!!? I hope you are celebrating! I plan to, though I don't know how, yet! Best of luck on your next steps!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-10-02 20:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F APPROVED!!!	FABULOUS!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Looks like CSC is really starting to whittle down those June numbers...EXCELLENT! Hope you're celebrating like crazy after hearing the news!! It's gotta feel good!! Best of luck with the steps ahead!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-10-02 18:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Where did those VSC stats go?	Didn't I see, within the last couple of weeks, that someone was compiling a VSC spreadsheet similar to the ones Gary has compiled for the CSC? I have been looking and looking this evening, but can't find the post I think I remember...I'm thoroughly mystified... Anyone know where this information might be? Any help anyone can offer would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-01 23:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	It's here!!	Congratulations you two!!! That's wonderful, wonderful news. I'm thrilled for you both. May the next steps bring only joy.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-08-31 19:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Another March NOA2 Approval	FANTASTIC!!! Looks like a bunch of CSC Marchers are finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow today. I'm delighted for you that you're among them. May the next steps be much quicker and simpler than these were. May you and your partner be reunited very soon. And yes, there is a God. He does stuff like that for me all the time...when I least expect it. I think He uses our circumstances to help us grow in faith and wisdom, but that He also delights in surprising us and making himself real to us in ways we wouldn't expect. Glad He delivered such a wonderful surprise to you today!! CONGRATULATIONS!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-01 18:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 Approved 8/31/06	I am thrilled for you! And it gives me hope to know that as a May filer you got an approval out of CSC. Maybe things are finally speeding up over there. Maybe August filing dates will creep up before I thought. Congratulations to you and your partner. May the steps ahead be filled with efficiency on the part of the federal government!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-01 18:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Vermont.. I got approved in 17 days from NOA1!!!!	Wow!! Congrats on the short turnaround time. That's great! Best of luck with the steps that lie ahead.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-01 18:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 Aprroved	FABULOUS!!! Looks like CSC is really cranking out the March files now! This is wonderful news for all of us still waiting and even better news for you! You made it through!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! May the road ahead be quick and trouble-free for you and your partner. May you be reunited very soon.	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-01 18:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Approved!!!	Congratulations to you both!! Wonderful news!! May the next steps you travel be just as speedy...	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-02 19:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	VSC's Best Practices	Think anyone from CSC attends similar training? Think they should? That, my dear, is exactly what I'd like to know. Baldridge Criteria is a very good clue. Let's keep digging. Thanks!!!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-02 20:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	VSC's Best Practices	Not long ago someone mentioned something about Vermont's Best Practices policy. Are these published anywhere or included in a VJ thread somewhere? I'd love to see them if anyone knows where I can find them. Thanks!	Kirsten L	Not Telling	France	2006-09-02 20:22:00