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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary Filers CSC, NSC, TSC

I'm not obsessively checking if any January filer has gotten NOA2's but I did notice something that may offer a little ray of hope. Per FWA-guy's page, in Nov there were 83 petitions, in December 77, while in January only 65 filed at CSC(this includes the forwarded ones from NSC and CSC). That means that when the January NOA2's start rolling there will be less of them that CSC has to issue, so we February filers may get our turn quicker than expected?!? Less petitions to process, the quicker they can finish all of them for that month.
Dunno if that helps any of the obsessives out there, but its a little food for thought.
-P


Where did that data come from? Very interesting!


fwaguy normally does a sheet every week showing who filed when and whose gotten NOA2.

And yes, there may be less VJ filers for January, but lets not forget that this site is only a small sample of everyone actually going through CSC.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-07 08:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary Filers CSC, NSC, TSC
Generally you would pin a topic that would be relevant to everyone who enters that forum. Look at the pinned topics in the K1 general forum - RFEs, for example, could effect everyone in that forum.

For this forum, there are people who have filed in all different months, so to 'single out' February filers by pinning it doesn't make sense.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-02 08:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary Filers CSC, NSC, TSC
Why does it need to be pinned? Then we'd have to pin ALL 'monthly filer' type threads.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-02 07:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary Filers CSC, NSC, TSC
Just look at my member title! :D ;) :P

But in all truthfulness - I wish someone had told me that a long-ish wait was possible at the start of our process. I mean, I think I 'knew' but it seemed like most everyone on here zipped right through, and that the exceptions weren't so likely to happen.

Might have done my mental state a world of good during those trying weeks.

Edited by TracyTN, 30 March 2007 - 12:09 PM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-03-30 12:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary Filers CSC, NSC, TSC

Yeah, we should keep this topic going...According to my timeline my NOA2 could be issued as soon as June 5. I guess that's because my NOA1 was issued Feb 28. I am trying not to worry too much yet, but of course I can't help worrying I would be one of those, who takes 128 days (!) Right now, I am just thinking about my trip in May...I don't have to worry about the 10 lbs. I have stress from this whole process, trying to make plans for our life once we get there, so I haven't had much of an appetite since we mailed the thing... :)


I love it that my 128 days is the standard for what everyone DOESN'T want! :lol:

Hey, Jim&Gemz is worse - they're right now at 157 days (I believe) and still no NOA2 from CSC...!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-03-30 07:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary Filers CSC, NSC, TSC
:D Thanks Paula! And feh, who knows? 'Logic' and 'CSC' are not terms that go hand in hand...!

I sort of think I somehow got stuck in with Dec filers instead of Nov filers. Probably something totally inadvertant, but boy did it cause me to nearly get an ulcer!! :lol:
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-03-29 12:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary Filers CSC, NSC, TSC
Not to make you stick your head in the oven, but my NOA2 took 128 days.

There is another CSCer with a NOA1 date two weeks ahead of me who still does not have NOA2 (Jim&Gemz). :( In fact, I remember an October straggler was still around as of a few weeks ago. I'll have to do a search to see if that's changed.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-03-29 11:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary Filers CSC, NSC, TSC
Cheers - thanks very much! :D
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-03-23 15:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary Filers CSC, NSC, TSC
:D Thanks you two - believe me, I was beginning to wonder, too! :lol:

I really hope it doesn't happen to anyone else, but if it does, maybe I can help them cope.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-03-23 14:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary Filers CSC, NSC, TSC
For what its worth, I had one touch very early on too (a week after my NOA1) and then NOTHING until my NOA2 - 128 days later.

I hope you all don't have that long of a wait - it was gut wrenching. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-03-23 11:17:00
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QUOTE (estadia @ Feb 27 2008, 08:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TracyTN @ Feb 27 2008, 08:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I sincerely don't get this. Some people think they should be able to call USCIS at their whim to make themselves feel better. Others disagree with the tactic.

To turn that into some sort of Constitutional debate is, frankly, silly.




Some of the problem is that some of us have been waiting six and seven months.......with no contact about what is going on......it eats at us and gets on our nerves..........but in reality the biggest problem is the system that does not answer any questions about our applications........and if they do depending on when u call if u have the need to call again u get a complete different answer than u did the first time .......... the system needs to be changed and made family friendly.....they increased our fees for applications to hire people so that cases could be dealt with better.......how ever when u have jan and dec people getting approvals while aug sept and even some july people are still waiting.......well as u can see tempers rise....from what i can see the system by passes many constitutional rights that citizens of the usa have.....but us getting into a fight over it is not going to change anything we should remember to always be polite and kind to each other we are here to support each other and give each other strength......a support system that in some cases is all that some people have while going thru this insane night mare that has turned wonderful loving people into bewildered zombies......

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I never said that anyone waiting six or seven months shouldn't be upset and want information. You absolutely should!
I was one of those whose I 129f was approved out of turn (meaning those who filed after me were approved before me) - believe me, I know how it sucks, and I know that all I wanted was either my approval or some kind of valuable information. No disagreements from anyone here that brick wall is VERY annoying.

The fee increase was to improve things, that's true; but to think those improvements would happen in a pace that resembles speedy is unrealistic - only because this IS the US govt we're talking about. laughing.gif

I guess we're going to have to agree to disagree that bringing over a spouse/fiance from another country is a 'right'. (It certainly is not a Constitutional right.) I see it more as a priviledge, but that's a debate that has famously gone nowhere on this board numerous times, and not one I wish to have again.

For the most part, I think people here HAVE been polite to each other while having the debate.

I just think going into it in the depths that this has is getting a bit nutty.

Edited by TracyTN, 27 February 2008 - 09:30 PM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-27 21:29:00
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I don't think anyone disagrees about USCIS not serving us better.

What's scary, though, is they're actually a lot better than they used to be! laughing.gif
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-27 21:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow to Shake Your NOA2 Loose from the CSC
I sincerely don't get this. Some people think they should be able to call USCIS at their whim to make themselves feel better. Others disagree with the tactic.

To turn that into some sort of Constitutional debate is, frankly, silly.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-27 20:43:00
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QUOTE (babblesgirl @ Feb 27 2008, 02:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Since the 22nd February, so less than a week, there have been 7 (not a 'couple')january filer approvals reported through VJ. All through VSC and with no expedite circumstances. In my experience (albeit only over the past six months) this is an unprecedented amount of quick approvals given that usually only Cuban or military expedites are seen so quickly.

My point was actually the same as yours, that I wouldn't be calling if I were in that position because I know this to be unusual. When I raised this point originally it was actually in reference to the idea that it was ok to call if you were seeing a number of approvals around your date. Who defines what this 'number' should be. On VJ 7 approvals in 5 days has been significant, therefore one might assume that January filers, unaware of the plight of some July and August filers might think that it is ok to use the RFE line.

So, what if they do? Well, each to their own but the context of my original post was in reference to the comments made by a July filer stuck in AP who finds it difficult to see people expecting their own approvals so soon in the game. I empathise with her, that's all.


I understand now - I missed that point in your previous post.

I DO hope that VSC is picking up speed again - but if these turn out to be exceptions rather than rules, well, I guess only time will tell that for sure.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-27 15:49:00
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QUOTE (BlakeandOlha @ Feb 27 2008, 01:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I like Tbone's approach, if only for the thought that "It's doing something other than sitting around waiting" that can drive us to distraction. There's no way I would call before the end of May, however, it'd just be a waste of my time and the good folks over at CSC - who have better things to focus on like clearing up actual RFE's so those files can be adjudicated (which moves me closer to my goal, after all).


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TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-27 14:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow to Shake Your NOA2 Loose from the CSC
LOL Thanks for clearing that up, BlakeandOhla. Our case went through CSC in 128 days when the VSCers were experiencing 3 week turnarounds as the norm. Sickening!!!

I figured the VSC would slow down some after the new filing rules -- more cases coming in = more time to adjudicate. If there have only been a few quick ones, then I wouldn't think a call using Tbone's suggestions would be warranted for a January filer.

FWIF, if the quick ones had beneficiaries from Cuba, then I'd completely write them off. They are routinely fast through the service center (because they are SLOW at the consulate).

*edited for clarity*

Edited by TracyTN, 27 February 2008 - 02:19 PM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-27 14:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow to Shake Your NOA2 Loose from the CSC
QUOTE (babblesgirl @ Feb 27 2008, 12:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't know whether that's a rhetorical question or not. Smileys confuse things sometimes. So apologies if you meant 'that's a no brainer' or somepin.
The point I was trying to make, if it was in fact confused, was that people are currently reporting between 7 to 28 days between filing and NOA2 without any expedite circumstances. If people start expecting this to be the 'norm' and start badgering USCIS for touches and ultimately approvals then it's gonna get silly.


That wasn't rhetorical - I was VERY surprised to see that. When I look at the processing times on this site, the shortest time I saw was 102 days. So it seemed WAY premature to me for a January filer to already be expecting NOA2. Even if there are several being processed at that clip, I would still not call if I were in that position. Mainly because it'd be rare for ALL cases to experience the same thing.

Are these 'quickies' mainly through one service center, or is it happening at both?

Edited by TracyTN, 27 February 2008 - 02:04 PM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-27 14:04:00
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QUOTE (mox @ Feb 27 2008, 09:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's why I hate fishing. smile.gif


LMAO!!! laughing.gif
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-27 10:21:00
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QUOTE (babblesgirl @ Feb 26 2008, 02:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They are not processing petitions in the order they are received. People who filed the same day I got my NOA2 are being approved. If that's the marker then it will get really silly. You are asking people to use it reasonably but if I had filed mid-January you can bet I would be wanting my NOA2 now too. Would I use the RFE trick? No, because I've been around here long enough to know the system is unfair and based on a fair amount of luck. I don't begrudge the lucky ones at all, I envy them and wish I had been them. But, I fail to see how calling the RFE line will help change the system. It's not like they feel compelled to make their customers happy.


You would? blink.gif

QUOTE (TBoneTX @ Feb 26 2008, 03:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If people here would rather remain in the dark (and probably remain miserable or anxious), then don't call. It's that simple.


I agree with that logic - call or don't call, whichever suits you.

But I have also seen people here who, once their cases got to the consulate, called the Dept Of State EVERY SINGLE DAY for an update. I honestly do not understand that logic, I'm sorry. The best part was those of us who questioned that logic were called out as insensitive and that we weren't as concerned about our cases as those who called every day were. laughing.gif laughing.gif That had to be one of my most frustrated moments here on VJ. And I'm not sad to say that the main culprit in all of that (and proponent of the 'badger them once daily' routine) is no longer here.

Yes, we all want to know what is going on with our cases - but isn't the definition of insanity doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result? laughing.gif That doesn't apply in this situation, obviously, but I make this point to show you how far this can go down the wormhole. Everything in moderation. Hopefully most folks will remember that.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-27 09:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow to Shake Your NOA2 Loose from the CSC
Right - I gather that now from the subsequent replies.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-20 16:06:00
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QUOTE (TBoneTX @ Feb 20 2008, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TracyTN @ Feb 20 2008, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Where did she use profanity??? blink.gif And as far as telling you where her 'crucial' posts reside - there's this lovely thing called the search feature. Has always worked great for me.

[edited] She just explained it, acceptably. It would be nice if she would point the direction toward the posts that she considers most applicable to those in the waiting-for-NOA2 phase.



I didn't realize she had alluded to specific posts of hers. Did I miss that?
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-20 15:44:00
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QUOTE (TBoneTX @ Feb 20 2008, 02:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
(Up-piping) You could have mentioned some of these things in the initial message; thank you for your contributions, which we can all benefit from if you tell us where your crucial posts reside on the VJ site. Also, the inevitable partial-or-more "don't type to me in that tone of voice" misinterpretation of e-mail correspondence (not being completely certain of someone's motives, sincerity, vocal inflections, body language, etc.) affected my interpretation of your post, and for that I apologize. Finally, if your AOS process was unduly long, my sympathies. However, for the sake of credibility, please refrain from using profanity on these boards.



Where did she use profanity??? blink.gif And as far as telling you where her 'crucial' posts reside - there's this lovely thing called the search feature. Has always worked great for me.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-20 15:26:00
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QUOTE (mox @ Feb 20 2008, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Must also pleasantly disagree. smile.gif The very foundations of this site are built on older members who have the benefit of experience. Remember that although the process may have changed, anyone that's been on these boards for 3+ years has been reading and keeping up on the traffic. After their fiance(e) arrives and they're done with all the waiting and agonizing, their knowledge is not hermetically sealed in stasis. Which is not to say that an older member is automatically right or wrong, only that I believe their opinion is still relevant when it comes to weighing in. 3 years from now if I'm still haunting these hallowed halls, I'd like to think my opinion is still worthy of consideration from the newer generations of whipper-snappers. smile.gif


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We 'oldsters' appreciate that! biggrin.gif
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-20 14:28:00
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QUOTE (TBoneTX @ Feb 20 2008, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Fair points on the surface, but since you filed in 2005 and and certainly since Huskerkiev worked as an adjudicator, things have changed, including procedures, the sheer number of files to be processed, almost certainly the volume and complexity of the paperwork required from the petitioner, and the routing of files on the floor between stations and Divisions. In fact, simply on the basis of the few insights that I gleaned from querying and listening to the several Immigration Officers to whom I spoke (during November & December 2007 rather than in 2005 when you filed or in 2004 when Huskerkiev worked at USCIS), I recommend that the Huskerkiev thread be completely removed from VJ. He himself wrote, more than once, that "things may have changed since I worked there" -- and, by now, his own thread is ancient in itself.

Neither you nor I can say with certainty that "if your check had not truly been complete the file could not have moved." It is equally valid to speculate that "my file wasrouted to Background Check but didn't really need to be there, so the floor people exercised their discretion either independently or at the recommendation of the ImmigOff and took the file back out of Division 9 and up to the supervisor for approval."

Also, unless you have true insider's knowledge of current practices and procedures, you cannot say with true authority that "if a case has not moved from the shelf nobody is going to go dig for it in the storage facility. And it's also not going to be pulled and worked ahead of someone elses." These speculative statements are POSSIBLE but not verifiable.

Finally: "I don't see any advantage to this 'method' other than it might make you feel pro-active." Any number of readers of this thread could smack you down hard for this. Even if the "method" has no other advantage than making otherwise-desperate and stymied petitioners feel proactive, it's worth it to try it, si man? And people could very strongly question why you're throwing cold water here at all when you filed in 2005 under cheaper fees, almost certainly a simpler system, four processing centers instead of two handling petitions, no extra layer of know-nothing screeners to bang your head against, and approval of your I-129f in 15 (FIFTEEN!) days with not an iota of the suffering that so many of the rest of us here are going through. Do other posters agree with me here? Pipe up.


I don't get why someone who didn't 'suffer' can't have valid points. But if suffering is what impresses you, then look at her AOS timeline (and not her K1).

At any rate, I DO know what it feels like to lanquish at the service center beyond the 'VJ norm'. It was hellish - and if someone has not been in that situation, it's hard to say that you can truly understand how it feels.

During that time for me - two main points emerged. The first being I wish I had something I could have done - short of the stone wall of the 800 number. If I had read your thread at that time, I TOTALLY would have tried it. I don't even think it would have mattered to me too much if it didn't work...but at least I would have felt better knowing I tried everything I possibly could.

The second point was that I felt the constant 'tracking' here on VJ (of who filed when/who has NOA2 and who doesn't) was detrimental to my mental health (sounds dramatic, but those of us who have been there know what I mean). It made it difficult for me to enjoy coming here at all when all I was seeing in the K1 forum was those who were whizzing past me. That prompted me to suggest this very subforum to keep the 'tracking' threads all in one place (where they could be avoided if so desired). Since then, it's sort of taken on a life of it's own. I do hope it's helped people, but I also hope it has helped people AVOID the 'filing hype' if they so choose. As we all know with immigration, each case can be SO different - that comparing two cases is often times a lesson in futility.

Thus, I think people in this situation need something they can try -- even if we cannot ever prove that it works. I think it just does your piece of mind a world of good. It would have for me.

I hope that K1 VJers appreciate the fact that they now have the choice - to follow the filing times/NOA2s to their heart's content (and to have others to comiserate with), or avoid them like the plague. Whichever suits.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-20 14:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow to Shake Your NOA2 Loose from the CSC
Thanks to Tbone for posting this thread. I wish I had known this when our case was at the CSC (and I was watching those who filed after us get approved in droves). It's SO frustrating to have absolutely no recourse - and while we don't yet have the figures to say this will work with 100% certainty, it's at least worth a shot. And the numbers might start showing us that it actually does work.

We'll have to be careful, though, that we have not opened Pandora's box. Meaning those who filed a month ago don't start using this method - personally I think everyone should have to wait the standard time that everyone else is waiting. It should be used when you fall outside that 'norm, and not just to skip line. Know what I mean?
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-20 11:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCouple of things!!?? Am I scre*ed?
QUOTE (BlakeandOlha @ Apr 16 2008, 02:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In the absence of a father's consent then a court statement (order or finding) is a requirement. You should start on this right away as I imagine it could take a while.


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TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-16 14:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsgrrrrrrrrr i need to talk about that
QUOTE (L & P @ Apr 22 2008, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well my SO was told last week wednesday that we should be approved within next couple of days .....to call back this week if nothing......He will call back on Wednesday if nothing by tomorrow.....I am just trying to think that they are telling us a lot of ####### on the phone unsure.gif I am rather getting depressed right now and I just hoped they had not raise my hopes for nothing......We intend to get married on 08.08.08 and i am starting to think we are going to have to postpone crying.gif


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Your case has exceeded the CSC's published timelines for I 129fs. I'd have your fiance get on the phone pronto with his US senator and/or representative and have them make an inquiry.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-22 12:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLost between CSC and NVC
QUOTE (Nova17 @ Apr 9 2008, 07:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
well were waiting 18 days now for NVC letter, we were approved last march 21 and still hanging, nvc SYSTEM was really busy that my fiance can't get through when his making the calls. well ohh well the least thing we could do is wait another 2 weeks for our NVC letter to arrive.. We will have it soon, we have been waiting for many months a few more weeks wont hurt us have a nice day!!


FYI The best times to call the NVC are early in the morning or near midnight (eastern time).
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-09 12:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI am outraged!
QUOTE (daboyz @ Jul 21 2009, 11:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
3. Maybe just sucking off the government teat. Remember there is no incentive for USCIS to do a good job. Paper pushing job. Now they have the unions involved. So there's another reason to go slower. Slower they go, more justification to hire more union employees.


USCIS are self sustaining - meaning they operate off the fees generated from their services.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-22 08:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI am outraged!
That pretty much sums it up right there! LOL
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-21 14:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI am outraged!
QUOTE (Ovi @ Jul 21 2009, 10:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
"At best only 50% of the people involved in this process can even vote, so there is no incentive for lawmakers to do anything."

Everyone that applies for a K-1, K-3 must be a citizen.

"I have read the ombudsman office report on the USCIS, They know about all the problems so write more letters to them will not fix it. I see they are working on new Immigration laws, but non are direct at US citizens, just green card holder that must way 8 to 10 years not 8 to 10 months to bring there family.

Even if congress make change that we all want, It still will take a year to become law."

This is not what I am talking about. Green card holders have no rights yet. They are not citizens of this country, they just got the priviledge to work here and stay here and later maybe become citizens. I am talking about us as citizens, we have the right for the government to work for us not us for the goverment. Remember: "We the people..."



I understand where you're going with this - I do. But USCIS is a department whose work benefits non USCs - that is who they serve, ultimately. Yes, the immigrants in their system likely have USC family members who will in some way benefit from (or, in some cases, be hurt by) their decisions. It sees itself that way, and I believe most government officials see it that way.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-21 10:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI am outraged!
This is nothing new, and unfortunately, those of us outraged before you never found any clear answers on how to get our voices heard, either.

Honestly what bugged me the most when I was waiting on our petition approval was a.) those filing after us being approved before us and b.) the complete lack of information you can get about your case while it's in the system.

I encourage everyone to keep thinking about ways to improve the process, and trying to find someway to be 'heard'. But it will not be easy or clear cut (if it were, we'd already have done it), and it will not be fast.

I think contacting the ombudsman's office is a place to start. If you've ever read one of his reports (I have, though not in it's entirety), you can see that they DO research things based on the rumblings of those in the system.

It also may not hurt to try and meet or speak with your elected officials to offer your suggestions, as well as get their input on 'where to start'.

I am frankly proud of our immigration system on the whole. It has it's foibles, to be sure, and things that definitely must be fixed. But look at countries who basically have no system or policies in place - like the UK. Their immigrant problem is crushing them on all sides - it isn't pretty.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-21 10:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGive me a break!!
Moving to progress forum.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-27 07:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJust got NOA2 in 40 days. Used 1 copy of G325A
Moving to correct forum.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-22 07:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWas hoping to get approval because of all the really quick ones...
Moving to correct forum.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-22 07:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportscase not received by nvc
Moving to correct forum.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-22 07:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsvery impatiently waiting...
QUOTE (Moonandstar @ Oct 27 2009, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
@Carlawarla
The return address on my package was'nt written, so thats another reason this is so nerve wreking.


But your address is on the I 129f form itself, no?

I agree - a chill pill is MUCH in order here. If you're this frazzled so early on, you're going to stroke out by the time she actually has an interview at the consulate.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-27 12:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJust Filed My I-129F
You have to have your case number from USCIS before you can get updates online. Have you received your NOA1 yet?
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-12-01 09:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDevasating News
Sorry it's come to this, Diane, but you've probably spared yourself a lot of grief in the long run. Though I'm sure it's hard to see that right now.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-12-10 08:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsManuel and I were "Denied" today
QUOTE (tri_gear @ Dec 11 2009, 08:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just want to know if once you're denied the 129F, can you then just get married and then file a CR-1 instead??


You can, but if the reason your I 129f was denied is not overcome, success of the CR1 is certainly not guaranteed.

QUOTE (MsSheka @ Dec 10 2009, 06:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am sorry to hear that rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif i noticed you got RFE 8/24/09 and you replied 10/1/09?...that may be why they normally reqiure a reply in 30 days if they get it afterwards they will deny your petition unsure.gif


Agreed - this could likely be the culprit. In which case, marrying and starting the I 130 process would likely be easier than trying to challenge the I 129f denial.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-12-11 09:31:00