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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary Filers
Seems to me like CSC still has some work to do (Nov, Dec, and Jan stragglers spring to mind...!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-04 11:11:00
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*buffs fingernails on shirt*

What can I say, it must have been that case of Scotch I sent to the CSC in return for some movement for the Jan filers. ;)

But obviously they ignored the rum I sent them to get those Nov and Dec stragglers gone. :angry:
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-03 18:31:00
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Yee haw - what a day !!!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-03 14:18:00
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You too, Jennymc (and ktyjp)?

All RIGHT!!!!!!!!!

GO CSC, GO CSC!!! :dance:
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-03 14:05:00
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I'm with you TimsDaisy! I'm really going crazy today. Touched last wed and thurs and still nothing!!! I can't get past the first level on the customer service calls. I hope our cases were approved last week, but I really want to KNOW!!!

Argh!

Kate



i was going to agree BUT I JUST NOW GOT TWO APPROVAL EMAILS FROM CRIS!!!!


OMG!!!!!!!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: I'm so happy for you!!

What a relief, eh?? :) :thumbs:
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-03 14:01:00
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That's my understanding, lucho. :yes:
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-03 12:41:00
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That solves the mystery about the emails not working though.

And congratulations to Scarlett!!! :dance:
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-02 18:20:00
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TimsDaisy, I work with a girl that is moving to the UK to marry a British guy and her approval was finished in a week or 2. :blink:


That's great - and I'd move to the UK if we had no other options. But I'd rather not live there. I love that country, don't get me wrong - but its sad to me to see the state of things there.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-02 15:30:00
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the automated voice sounds like a disneyland announcer. welcome to fantasyland . . . where all your speedy approval dreams come true . . .


anyway - just called. got a nice woman on the phone. who told me nothing that wasn't already on the computer screen. oh well. i'm no worse off than i was a few minutes ago. i was impressed that there wasn't a long hold time, at least. didn't really get my hopes up prior to dialing. a lot less disappointing than two touches followed by a huge pile of nothing.


Can't blame you for trying.

*hugs* Hang in there. (F)
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-02 13:49:00
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I just called them, agghhrrr the guy was so rude, first he read me the: ON JANUARY 18TH, we recived this blah blah blah,...... then when i was about to ask him a question he said that is all the information i have, then he said they are processing october, i explained him that wasnt true etc.... the whole story about january fillers, what we called "touch", that i got some of those last week, blah blah, and that there was something wrong because they werent updating approvals etc. After 3 minutes of non-stop talking, he said Ok that is all they info. we have, is there something else i can do 4u? WHATTTTTT I FLIPED OUT AND STARTED YELLING WHERE IS MY APPROVAL, I KNOW YOU HAVE IT, SEND ME MY APPROVAL,!!!
ooops, I really dnt know what happened to me, I know it wasnt right at all, ufff, rough day, rough day
Im not planning on telling about this to my fiancee, he might think im getting nuts.


Unfortunately, they are told to give the 'company line' - which is to say that you're still within processing times if you sent in your petition after October 2006. They don't really give a toss what you have read on a message board, or that you were 'touched'. They are instructed to give you the information they are allowed to give you or change your address in the system if need be- nothing more. It is frustrating, but it wasn't really fair to yell at him, nor did it even make sense for you to demand your approval from him. He is not a case worker, he's a poor guy who has to answer the phone and tow the company line.

I know you're frustrated - I was too. But yelling at someone to approve you (particularly when they couldn't approve you if they wanted to) doesn't help matters any.

How do you 'know' they have your approval anyway?


Let me ask you something: when you are pis*** do you think clearly?? of course not, and sometimes people dnt make any sense when they are mad, well that is exactly what happened to me, If the guy would had been nice to me, I am sure I hadnt said anything but thank you and have a nice day. I know he cannot give me my approval.... but whatever..... I did it that's it, there is nothing i can do to take it back


When I'm pi$$ed off, I do tend to be slightly more irrational, but not illogical (hence 'give me my approval') - but that's just me. When I called that same number, I expected them to tell me exactly what they told me (that I was pending - nothing more), so I wasn't pi$$ed off when that was all I heard.

His rudeness is definitely uncalled for. I know you can't take it back. I was just trying to understand your line of thinking (and how you know you're already approved).
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-02 13:36:00
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I just called them, agghhrrr the guy was so rude, first he read me the: ON JANUARY 18TH, we recived this blah blah blah,...... then when i was about to ask him a question he said that is all the information i have, then he said they are processing october, i explained him that wasnt true etc.... the whole story about january fillers, what we called "touch", that i got some of those last week, blah blah, and that there was something wrong because they werent updating approvals etc. After 3 minutes of non-stop talking, he said Ok that is all they info. we have, is there something else i can do 4u? WHATTTTTT I FLIPED OUT AND STARTED YELLING WHERE IS MY APPROVAL, I KNOW YOU HAVE IT, SEND ME MY APPROVAL,!!!
ooops, I really dnt know what happened to me, I know it wasnt right at all, ufff, rough day, rough day
Im not planning on telling about this to my fiancee, he might think im getting nuts.


Unfortunately, they are told to give the 'company line' - which is to say that you're still within processing times if you sent in your petition after October 2006. They don't really give a toss what you have read on a message board, or that you were 'touched'. They are instructed to give you the information they are allowed to give you or change your address in the system if need be- nothing more. It is frustrating, but it wasn't really fair to yell at him, nor did it even make sense for you to demand your approval from him. He is not a case worker, he's a poor guy who has to answer the phone and tow the company line.

I know you're frustrated - I was too. But yelling at someone to approve you (particularly when they couldn't approve you if they wanted to) doesn't help matters any.

How do you 'know' they have your approval anyway?
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-02 13:09:00
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She addressed herself as "Officer ?" and really used the words "approved pending supervisor approval". She also told me that my address wasn't changed in the system, which I asked our lawyer to do, and she couldn't change it now cause it was already approved. She then said that I have to await the approval in the mail before I call NVC to change the address.

So, I called NVC to see by chance if they already received it and she said "NO"! :crying: She told me to call every 2 days to check if they have it.

I don't know what to think....happy or very confused!? :unsure:


I think even the folks who answer the phones are technically 'officers'.

Calling the NVC every 2 days will likely be a lesson in futility, at least until you get past the 'pending supervisor approval' stage. I'd call the same number back in a few days to see if you're past that - then start worrying about the NVC.

Hopefully it won't take weeks to get to the NVC, but that seems to be the norm anymore.

And a lawyer who dropped the ball on something? Say it ain't so! :lol:
/sarcasm
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-02 12:32:00
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Guys, you call the cust. service number that was listed on your NOA1. That's the only number we have.

To get to a live person - go through the prompts as if you want to change your address.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-02 12:30:00
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Okay, I just got off the phone with CSC and they told me we were approved pending supervisor approval? This lady told me that once the case worker approves it goes to the supervisor to approve it as well. She said it could be sent to NVC in the next week or maybe 4. #######?! Anyone ever heard this? I mean I'm glad they said approved but seems like a bit of a tease when they say "Pending"?!



That's a new one on me! I'd have to re-read Huskerkiev's thread for sure, but I am pretty sure that case workers approve cases on their own, without supervisor review.

Unless maybe this case worker is a new employee or something (and this is standard procedure during a new employee's probationary period - if there is one)?
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-02 12:15:00
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Definitely sounds like emails and online updates are screwed up again. If I were any of you who had recent 'touches', I'd be calling to see if you may have gotten approved.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-02 12:02:00
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Got another touch and I think NOA2 this morning. It says our application has been approved on the status. Is that NOA2?

-Tim


It certainly is - congratulations!!!!!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-02 09:35:00
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Well damn, I was expecting to come here today and see that all my January friends with recent touches had turned into pumpkins (er, I mean NOA2s).

This blows.


You have friends? :D


Bite me. :lol:


what's up?!?!?! timsdaisy doesn't have their noa2 yet?!?!?!? it's got to be coming very soon...and for carla-justin and furure mrs...


I hope so :unsure: Do you guys think maybe there is a posibility that Scarlett07-TimsDaisy-Homer&Marge and me have got approved but they just forgot to update the system???????? I know it has happened several times b4, and since the USCIS costumer service has the same information we have, they didnt if we already got it....?????????? :unsure:
what do you think???


That is QUITE possible (just ask my non-friend, fwaguy :P ). But if you're like me, I wasn't able to 'go there' and get my hopes up. Just the pessimist in me, I guess!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-02 09:26:00
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Well damn, I was expecting to come here today and see that all my January friends with recent touches had turned into pumpkins (er, I mean NOA2s).

This blows.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-02 09:04:00
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I hear what you're saying - I do. I just have trouble getting together how the 6 month wait posted on USCIS' timeline 'jives' with this. Meaning in government 'speak', when does a public document become the guideline that they live by? Knowing the way such things normally go, I bet it'd be quite a process. Perhaps when/if the new fees get approved (have they been approved? I've not paid attention.), then this 2.9 months will move up the totem pole? Or will that 6 month BS timeline remain the gospel according to USCIS?

The folks congressmen/senators offices seem to have little imagination -- heck, when someone calls them, worrying about their NOA2 after 90 + days, the response that's generally given is 'you're still within their timeline'. So getting them to go with the 2.9 month average from the public document - as opposed to the USCIS posted timeline - is going to be difficult. I would love one of you to present this to them and see what response you get.


In terms of the two different reported times - hell if I know. But it's certainly not the first or last time you'll find two answers to the same sort of question.


THAT'S for sure!!!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-01 18:56:00
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Although what they post on their own site is the 6 month BS. Not sure who all would see that Adobe file that mentioned the 2.9 months.



It isn't an adobe file - it's a page from the federal register, a public document. Something that anyone getting sh*t from their congressional offices should copy and send to them with a big red circle saying "LOOK AT THIS, I'm telling you I'm no longer within the real normal processing times," if, in fact, they have exceeded the 2.9 month average.

I think it's partly our responsibility to make it known that we know this data is out here so they can't put us off longer and hope the problem rectifies itself. I appreciate that these offices must handle a tremendous amount of casework, but it isn't my fault congress is currently limited to 435 members while the population keeps increasing. Thems the breaks. Now WORK, offices, and don't assume we're morons who can't read or research!


I hear what you're saying - I do. I just have trouble getting together how the 6 month wait posted on USCIS' timeline 'jives' with this. Meaning in government 'speak', when does a public document become the guideline that they live by? Knowing the way such things normally go, I bet it'd be quite a process. Perhaps when/if the new fees get approved (have they been approved? I've not paid attention.), then this 2.9 months will move up the totem pole? Or will that 6 month BS timeline remain the gospel according to USCIS?

The folks congressmen/senators offices seem to have little imagination -- heck, when someone calls them, worrying about their NOA2 after 90 + days, the response that's generally given is 'you're still within their timeline'. So getting them to go with the 2.9 month average from the public document - as opposed to the USCIS posted timeline - is going to be difficult. I would love one of you to present this to them and see what response you get.


psho,

Did you get a touch the day or days after the NOA2??



I have a touch on April 13. Do you think that means that's when it was mailed to the NVC?


If it was, why hasn't it gotten there yet? Makes no sense.


:weep:


I'm sorry - I re-read that and noticed it seemed a bit insensitive. I was trying to have a go at the CSC and their utter incompetence more than anything.


Oh no no!! I am weeping that NVC doesn't have the form yet! I didn't perceive any insensitivity or snarkiness. :)

I'm hoping to have news next week.


Oh ok - whew! I felt like such a jerk!!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-01 17:18:00
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psho,

Did you get a touch the day or days after the NOA2??



I have a touch on April 13. Do you think that means that's when it was mailed to the NVC?


If it was, why hasn't it gotten there yet? Makes no sense.


:weep:


I'm sorry - I re-read that and noticed it seemed a bit insensitive. I was trying to have a go at the CSC and their utter incompetence more than anything.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-01 14:40:00
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psho,

Did you get a touch the day or days after the NOA2??



I have a touch on April 13. Do you think that means that's when it was mailed to the NVC?


If it was, why hasn't it gotten there yet? Makes no sense.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-01 14:21:00
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Although what they post on their own site is the 6 month BS. Not sure who all would see that Adobe file that mentioned the 2.9 months.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-01 14:13:00
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Remember - not everyone gets NOA2 emails or sees status updates online after approval.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-01 13:58:00
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Likely not, psho, because apparently the CSC has found an entirely new way to be incompetant - by sitting on approved petitions for weeks before sending them to the NVC...! :whistle:
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-01 12:29:00
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You're right, Len & How. Our case number went from an WAC number to an LDN number (for London) at NVC and for the consulate. I got the LDN number by calling the NVC and giving them our WAC number (plus my fiance's full name, DOB and country of residence).

Edited by TracyTN, 30 April 2007 - 05:22 PM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-30 17:20:00
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Every embassy is different. I'm not sure how the UK embassy runs things. I will be faxing and snail mailing immediately. I will not wait until I receive packet 3 from the embassy, when I can just get it from the website right now.

If we get packet 3 in by May 15th (Bogota's cutoff date) we are assured a June interview. I wonder if other embassys work with this same cutoff date???


I've never heard of a cutoff date? Did you find that on the embassy website? If so, where at? I know it would be different for UK, but just curious???



To my knowledge, London doesn't work off some 'cutoff date'.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-30 15:02:00
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The day I called cust service didn't register a touch.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-12 19:50:00
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I'm sorry you got an RFE. I have been keeping a close eye on your case, hoping you will have an approval soon. Do you mind if I ask you what you sent in for evidence? I am fearful myself of us getting an RFE also, so would like to know if we are going to be in the danger zone!!! Just trying to plan for any problems. :blink: We are February filers, this wait is gruesome to say the least. I have calculated, calculated, and calculated some more on best/ worst/ and median case scenarios till my eyes are crossed from staring at the computer. I hope it comes soon for you. Take care, Jen


Don't forget that, from what I understand (and dear god in heaven may never have to know from personal experience), RFEs can be generated for things other than "evidence" as we use the term here. They can mean, please sign this 3d copy of the G-325A and send it back, or, this was mislabeled, or you skipped this box, etc.

I keep pestering them to know too, but I think they're more eager to know than we are!

:yes:

It can also mean 'we are dumb a$$es and we lost this, so please send another'.


:D :lol:
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-12 12:47:00
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That - and update those timelines! :D
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-12 09:35:00
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We were touched today too :D ...first time since 1-18-07. Congrats to the others and good luck to us all.

1-16-07 NOA1
1-18-07 touch
4-9-07 touch


I'm confused by your timeline. It says you sent in the petition in January but your NOA1 was in March? (Maybe its a typo)
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-09 19:57:00
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^^Been there, done that.

Try your best not to live and die by the timelines reported here. They're NOT accurate for everyone.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-09 10:07:00
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That'd be a local govt decision - CSC is a federal government facility.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-06 13:48:00
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Why not? Its not a federal holiday.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-06 13:22:00
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why oh why are people who got their NOA1 after me getting approved? Does this mean mine is lost? I think my head's going to explode!!!!


Because CSC really has no pattern to their behaviors.

Why did December people get approved weeks before me - a Nov filer? And why are some Nov filers still without NOA2?
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-04 11:58:00
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Well guys on Monday it will be exactly 90 days and you talk about getting worried. I am so worried I am starting to have bad dreams. I am still looking for that NOA2. Can someone tell me where it is?


I feel your pain, girl. By 90 days, I was expecting it anytime. Took us another month yet past that before we got ours. I sure hope you're not as unlucky as we were.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-04 07:51:00
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FutureMrs - for what its worth - I about drove myself stark raving mad with worry, esp. after 3 mos had passed and no word.

Its hard to explain to someone who hasn't gone through it - but if you have (or are) - boy, its easy to empathize!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-03 13:45:00
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I got my hard copy NOA2 exactly a week after the email about it. But there are probably no 'norms' for this (as for everything with USCIS).
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-03 12:25:00
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Right, I gotcha. :lol:
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-02-01 15:45:00
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'NOA' stands for 'notice of action' - not sure what other string of letters could be used.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-02-01 15:23:00