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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSend chocolate kisses to USCIS to get there attention
QUOTE (palilover @ Nov 6 2007, 11:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
er....perhaps I should get a job with USCIS now? I've been in the mood for chocolate. And historically, if I am fed on the job at someone else's expense, I am a better worker:)
However, did it ever occur to some people that you may actually slow down USCIS by sending them a big box of chocolates? Too busy eating chocolates to work on your cases:)
Although if I was a supervisor opening the box and I was short on meeting my quotas because of some slack off phone monkeys or approval people, I know how to get them to work faster...BRIBE with the chocolates!:) There, more cases approved AND my quota goes up.


Personally, I'm hoping for a sugar-rush fed productivity surge! we can only dream. tongue.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-06 23:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPROVED NOA2 VISA K-1 JUNE
QUOTE (Eunimar @ Dec 3 2007, 08:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Your I-129f was approved in 185 days from your filing date.


1RO DE JUNIO DE 2007 I-129F ENVIADA
21 DE JUNIO DE 2007 NOA1 RECIBIDA
26 DE JUNIO DE 2007 TOUCHED
3 DE DICIEMBRE NOA2 APROBADA

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FELIZ FELIZ Y FELIZ


Congratulations!!!!!
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-03 10:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (virgillionaire @ Dec 4 2007, 06:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
CONGRATULATIONS FAITH!!! AND THE OTHER APPROVEES kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Am I the only one left without a touch in 6 months? Guess I have cooties wacko.gif


Nah, there's a few I'm sure. Me and Lora, and probably a host of non-posters. I'm thinking about setting up a calendar and starting a betting pool with Pete, and whoever gets the date right gets a prize. (sole control of the radio console during christmas visit probably. we just cannot agree on music ever)

might be an interesting distraction.
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-04 18:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (amrssnowangel @ Dec 4 2007, 08:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I hope everyone waiting is blessed with their noa2 very very soon. I know how hard it is to come here and read all these approvals.....

First I want to thank ALL of you for your support and putting up with my mood swings...I know this is hard. For those not approved yet, you time IS coming...I think they are getting the message and the pressure is on to get those April, May, June filers waiting approved. I just hope your noa2's come soon.

With that said...Im happy to announce...that...


WE HAVE BEEN APPROVED!!
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-04 09:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (ZeeNusah @ Dec 3 2007, 09:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, I know of one approval but I will let her come here and update us whistling.gif


secret7vf.gif !!!

Must be good news! biggrin.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-03 09:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Nov 30 2007, 01:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I Just recieved this from the Senators office......the problem is I have recieved the same notice from them since November 1 when they told me the same thing....Now it is 30 days later and I get the same response........OMG....Help Us





This is the response I just received:



A88 376 875---the case is with an adjudicating officer for processing as of 11/28/07 and the petitioner should be hearing from this office in approximately 30 more days.



Debby Burroughs

Caseworker

Office of Senator Jim Webb




Congrats Larisa...........I wish the best to you......


I got the same response from my senator as well. Except they said don't call back until the New Year. crying.gif ranting33va.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-30 15:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Steph1973 @ Nov 29 2007, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (babybluesusie @ Nov 29 2007, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ive become so used to posting in this thread, that i feel like i have no friends anywhere else on VJ....

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my case was sent to naples instead of albania...and its a national holiday today in albania, so i cant get anything done

mad.gif

just thought i would share that and say congrats to all those who were recently approved, and i hope that when everyone else gets their NOA2, they wont be syked out like i was, and have to deal with more BOLOGNA at the embassy stage ohmy.gif wacko.gif



I just spoke with my congressman's office. They called VSC and spoke to their contact there. Apparently, this is someone they always call and is a high up there (not one of the useless customer service idiots). She said my case is currently with an adjucator. If I don't hear anything in 30 days they can call back.

Good news is my petition is with an adjucator. Bad news...why wouldn't I hear anything by 30 days?? I feel a little relieved though that it isn't in a dusty crate in the corner of a trailor parked out back in an abandoned parking lot.


They told me the same thing. Here's hoping!
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-29 14:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (amrssnowangel @ Nov 29 2007, 08:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
STATISTICS I PULLED:

OF JUNE FILERS 64% OF THOSE FILED HAVE BEEN APPROVED
OF JULY FILERS 37% HAVE BEEN APPROVED WHICH IM HAPPY FOR.....

THAT MEANS THAT 36% ARE STILL WAITING ON WORD OF THEIR PETITIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!

HOWEVER....Does anyone else find it odd that 36% of June filers are still waiting for word on their petitions while VSC is currently starting to work the last half of July?? Am I off base? To wonder why July filers were being approved BEFORE my JUNE file ever was assigned???? Does this information back up the USCIS's commitment of processing first come first served? Am I alone in feeling this is very very unfair..and that the mismanagement of this system has caused tons of heartaches?


Im contacting my senators office today to get answers......


Well, as a fellow June filer, I agree tongue.gif

I was thinking about writing my congressmen today or tomorrow. I just have a feeling we've been lost on some vacationer's desk or something. Who knows.
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-29 08:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Jason-Sasha @ Nov 28 2007, 10:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can't breathe right now......



A P P R O V E D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Sasha's going to freak!!!! Hahahahaha.......Woooooooooo!!!! Praise God!!!!!!! He does exist, he does exist...


YAY!! Congratulations to you both! biggrin.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-28 23:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (amrssnowangel @ Nov 28 2007, 03:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Im almost sorry I called..... crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif

I got Officer Nancy...who seemed nice but seemed to have a different story. When I called the other day, she said the adjudicator had gotten my case...would be ordering name checks which take a few days and I'll hear shortly after that. THen I get these touches.

NOW today she said he's had it since NOVEMBER 21. That the touch today was simply an update to some data in the system, and that I should call back in 30 days. Many there are on vacation and that some work slower than others (BY AN ENTIRE MONTH??? WHERES MANAGEMENT???) . That it could still be 30 more days.....Ok Im officially broken. No more positive, no more anything. I dont get it....how can it go from a few days, anytime to up to 30 more days????? And now she says the NAME CHECKS are the LAST THING before they issue an approval.....Thats not how it sounded the other day...Im sooo confused.


That doesn't make sense? Wouldn't the thing that takes a few days, be the FIRST thing you did? I know I'd pull everyone in the boxes and then work my way thru them. Of course reason is usually not the first thing they employ. (considers snarky remark, thinks i maybe shouldn't.)

Also, one of my neighbors works for USCIS (tho in the business of tossing out the people that dont' belong, not welcoming them in) .. my mother asked her to peek at my file. There wasnt' anythign she could DO, but she said that our name checks came back clear, and the landing cards had a few typos in them, but otherwise things were fine... and that was in SEPTEMBER. .. I'm not sure WHAT to maek of that, takign into account what Officer Nancy told you?

... this whole process is baffling. .. maybe they're baffled in VT too? huh.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-28 16:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Steph1973 @ Nov 28 2007, 03:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (julezabelle @ Nov 28 2007, 03:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Steph1973 @ Nov 28 2007, 03:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (julezabelle @ Nov 28 2007, 02:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jason-Sasha @ Nov 28 2007, 02:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks Byron and Sunnylight! I so hope its an approval on its way sometime soon. If it happens soon, I just might start praising God also! Might make a believer out of me... wink.gif

Thanks Julez!


I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much, but my NOA1 is exactly one week after yours! I hope we all have our NOA2s before Christmas!

Steph - I feel really bad you want to stay away, but I know it must be so tought to see all the approvals and touches for people who filed after you. I'm still cheering for you to get your NOA2 this week!


Ugh, who am I kidding. I am addicted to all of you and this site. I am just so blue. All your kind words do help though. You are all the best!!!!


Yay!!! We're keeping Steph!!! dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif

You know, if you don't hear something soon, you can get your congressperson involved. Its according to your priority date on the NOA1, not the date it was processed (which for you I believe the NOA1 is dated 6/20 but surely if you mailed it 6/4 they received it much sooner). Drfinitely something to think about if you don't get that approval by the end of next week!


I mailed it 6/4, but got an RFE cause my fiance wrote the check incorrectly, so the NOA1 was dated June 20. I called my senator and I am waiting on a call back.

Thanks!

QUOTE (Mirla @ Nov 28 2007, 03:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wowwwww!!!! Congrats on the touch Jason!!!!!!! Your approval and faith's are on its way!!!!!!!!!! What a great feeling!!!! Two more approvals coming for the month!!!!!! I hope they keep moving like this on december too!!!!! biggrin.gif

No offense but that question about how long it takes to get the NOA2 made me laugh......all of you must know why!!!! Especially Mel & Syl....!


Yeah, I thought that was hysterical. Very timely.


Can you really start to bug your congressional advocate before the 180 days? I know I could get it tomorrow, and I'd probably wait anyway, but I'd like to be prepared to make a ruckus beforehand biggrin.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-28 15:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Mel and Rene @ Nov 28 2007, 12:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Receipt Number: EACXXXXXXXXXX

Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On November 28, 2007, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.


No touches, no phone calls, no expedite nothing. Just opened my e-mail today and there it was!


My prayers go out to all of you who filed before me and are still waiting. Hopefully you get yours soon!


Congratulations!

Bset of luck on the rest of your journey! biggrin.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-28 12:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (amrssnowangel @ Nov 27 2007, 10:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BYRON-LEIDY @ Nov 27 2007, 10:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I agree...Its just frustrating to see people who work like they have no chance of losing their job and dont work hard at all...Likde they are God's gift to the company they work for



Yeap...I remember my father telling me...that in "his day" you didn't DARE not work hard. Jobs were to hard to come by. Now they are as disposable as diapers.


I'm sure that whomever decided to 'lose' these petitions will get a stern talking to, regardless. It's a lot of trouble for their bosses. I see it all the time, when the ####### hits the fan, it always falls on the little people. I'm sure that the supervisors at VSC don't like congressional advocates and higher ups giving them a hard time.

That being said, I think its grossly mismanaged anyway, but its maybe a small consolation for our angry sides to know that whoever lost Lora's petition (and more!) probably got a good kick in the pants, figurately speaking. devil.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-27 23:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Nov 27 2007, 11:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ZeeNusah @ Nov 27 2007, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (monagoz @ Nov 26 2007, 11:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations. I am happy for you; at least you're not one of those using this board to vent their innate frustrations in life generally. You waited on the Lord and He answered you. Goodluck.


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And so those of us who do vent...what is wrong with that??????

If I have said it once, I have said it a thousand times: There is nothing wrong with venting. That is what these boards are for. People need to release their frustrations about this process and if it means one more post about how this is all f'ed up then so be it. Not everyone deals with this process in the same way and not everyone believes that God is in control. Everyone deals with this in different ways and no way is better than another. What is wrong with people sharing their feelings here? If it helps someone deal with all this then so be it.




Well maybe when people our in our position of waiting now 176 days and not touch or answers and missing there loved ones they will understand....That is why I come here....not just for informational shareing and sharing in congrats but to get help with this roller coaster called Visa Journey......from hell.....sorry....I am trying


It's okay, Lora. I think our petitions are on the same desk! Same slow worker.

I think the feeling of helplessness and panic is directly related to the general proximity to 180 days. I was fine until I got to about 160 days, and started seeing mid-July getting approved. That's when the worry starts to hit that something's gone wrong.

We'll get there!
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-27 12:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (julezabelle @ Nov 26 2007, 01:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ric @ Nov 26 2007, 01:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
...

I just tried to use the RFE trick for the first time and they said they couldn't access my petition.

... *very quietly freaks out*

.. what the heck does THAT mean!? unsure.gif

*sigh*


It means they can't help you. Sure they could look and maybe make something up to tell you, but they decided they would just not help you at all and add to your anxiety.

I really hope you hear something soon!


You're so right. I called them back and they basically said they'd get to it, when they got to it. (they said they work thru a crate and if its next then great, if its at the bottom well... not their fault). I figured that was at least honest, if extremely frustrating.
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-26 14:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
...

I just tried to use the RFE trick for the first time and they said they couldn't access my petition.

... *very quietly freaks out*

.. what the heck does THAT mean!? unsure.gif

*sigh*
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-26 13:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Munesh and Suz @ Nov 26 2007, 10:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ZeeNusah @ Nov 25 2007, 03:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Munesh and Suz @ Nov 25 2007, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Question - I have never call USCIS. What is the RFE trick? How do you guys call and get a person in Vermont?

thanks -
suz



Here is the RFE trick Suz: 1-800-375-5283, 1, 2, 2, 4, 2, 1, EACxxxxxxx, 1, 1

It will get you to someone at VSC.

Good luck!!!



Thanks Zee - I'm going to try it...


Let us know how it goes? I was planning on callign them on my lunch break. I'm getting pretty close to six months. Maybe they need a kick in the pants to remember the mid-June filers!

Good luck!
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-26 11:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Nov 24 2007, 04:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Guys, I have tried very very hard to be patient...then I tried very very hard to do something to feel that I could move this along...ie write letters, call people, send hershey kisses, certify letters, faxes, emails.........and not to upset Oscar with my feelings of anxiety and sadness but in 1 week it will be 6 months since they recieved our petition and we have never recieved a touch or nothing......and when I called USCIS they told me the after 180 days I have to wait 30 days until I can file a formal request for service.......This is killing me now that they are into July for some approvals.....I would rather they at least send me an RFE(not that I want one but at least to know something) then look at that screen every day and see the same last date as June 5, 2007.....augh.....Just having a moment........Lora


I know exactly how you feel. i get a little more edgy every day I get closer to 180 days. Pete's asked me to call and make sure they haven't simply lost our paperwork. I haven't called them at all thus far, simply because I know it won't do me any good, but... I think I'll call Monday.

You really shouldn't have to file formal request for service. I paid for it within six months- it should happen! ... it might be rude of me to say so, but I don't really care for their excuses (reasons whatever tongue.gif ). unsure.gif

We'd thought we were going to have a late winter wedding, back when VSC was going strong, and now we're thinking maybe October.

ClockWatch2.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-24 21:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (amrssnowangel @ Nov 22 2007, 04:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jason-Sasha @ Nov 22 2007, 04:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Happy Turkey Day!!! Its the last one all of us will be spending alone. November has turned into one helluva month for approvals. Hope it keeps getting better.



Im happy for everyone gthat got approvals thus far...but im getting concerned about ours...alot of people before AND after us have been approved. Is it possible there is a problem with ours?? Do many people get denied??? Im starting to panic.


Me too! It's easy to start getting upset when you see your peers from the same times getting approved while you're passed over. Yours and Mine must be on the same desk with the same lazy worker.

We'll hear soon! smile.gif
Happy Thanksgiving!
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-22 18:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Mirla @ Nov 21 2007, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Bill y Bella @ Nov 21 2007, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mirla @ Nov 21 2007, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just got off the phone with Pat, he told me he is 100% SURE he sent it to the right address!
IT HAS TO BE THERE!!!!
I wish I can send it again but I don't have the BLUE LETTER. It will be worhtless cause Pat has to sing it and mark a question in that blue letter and send it with another letter explaining why we didn't mark that.
We only have a copy of that letter and a I have it here scanned so.....IT HAS TO BE SOMEWHERE!!!!


How did you send it? Can't you track it or obtain proof of delivery?


Bill, that is what I asked Pat, he send it overnight, he got a receipt but he was in a big rush at work, skipped work to go the post office, ran back to work again and he doesn't remember where he put it! But he says that it has to be there!!! He is positive he wrote the right address and they must have it since VT is 3 hours from NY!!!


It's possible that if he paid with a debit/credit card the post office might be able to provide the reciept number.
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-21 12:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE
I'm freaking tired of answering those kinds of question....When are you leaving? What's going on? Sometimes I don't even want to go out cause I know they are all gonna ask the same annoying questions over and over again! mad.gif

I asked this yesterday but nobody answer...Is USCIS gonna work on friday?


I doubt they'd get Friday off. My mother and father have worked for the County & State for 20 some years and they don't get that day off unless they take it from their personal time. Though I'm sure some will take the day from their vacation time, hopefully we'll get a few approvals.
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-21 11:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (amrssnowangel @ Nov 21 2007, 10:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok Im starting to get very upset, worried, frustrated here. Many others after us have now been approved into mid JULY..a MONTH after our noa1!!!!!!!!!!! Many mid Junes are still unapproved..whats up with THAT? Are they just doing the "easy" ones? Or is just a FEW adjudicators working hard? Or are they just looking for ways to stay in service levels...?? Never mind that some of us have to wait even from MAY. What gives? How hard is it to work a case...and send out an noa2, rfe or give SOME sort of information?? Im getting soooooooooo frustrated with this entire process.


Me too! My family and friends keep asking what's going on, and I just have to tell them that I either don't know, or on my angrier days I tell them that my officer must be a lazy sod. I know they're busy, but ....

We'll see. *crosses fingers*

I'd hoped I'd have some information for large family gathering tomorrow, but.. not going to get my hopes up on that one. dry.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-21 10:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Bill y Bella @ Nov 19 2007, 11:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Still Moving But Pace Slows



Thank you for compiling these for us!

Go VSC Go!! ClockWatch2.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-19 12:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (English Muffin @ Nov 19 2007, 08:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
APPROVED!

We got an email today to say that we were approved on 17th November.

kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif



Congratulations!!!






....ME NEXT! biggrin.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-19 08:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (toshtishtash @ Nov 16 2007, 04:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOK!!!!

Receipt Number: EACXXXXXXXX

Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On November 16, 2007, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
I just looked!!!! No touches or anything!!!!!!

I can't believe it! I'm shaking!!!!!

I can't even tell Chris yet as he is still at work, I have left him a message on his machine saying call me AS SOON as you get in!!!!


YAY!!! We're all finally getting there!

Congratulations, Tosh! ::cheer::
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-16 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Steph1973 @ Nov 14 2007, 11:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rae_and_scott @ Nov 14 2007, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (amrssnowangel @ Nov 14 2007, 11:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does prior marriages and divorces hold this up? I would think they'd just do the name checks on each name, make sure the documents are in order and are done with it. If its an issue....Im in trouble.....

I'm not positive, but I believe they do check all names.


As long as you have the correct information I guess we will be fine. I submitted my divorce papers, etc.

QUOTE (JonOz @ Nov 14 2007, 11:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok here we go...


JFK - Damascus 12feb- 04mar is coming out at about $933 a person (and that was for 3 people, with a stop in Amman)


JFK-CVG 23DEC - 26DEC is coming out at about $320. If you want to fly Xmas Eve, it gets in about 7pm and it's $300

Nothing is cheap around Christmas sad.gif sad.gif



I paid $900 to fly to London 12/22 to 1/2. Ridiculous! By the way, Virgin Airways rocks and so does London Heathrow airport! good.gif


Virgin Atlantic IS awesome! I love the set back tops, tho I could wish for some extra seat space!
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-14 12:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Mirla @ Nov 10 2007, 07:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ROFLMAO!!!!! I GOTTA SHARE THIS WITH YOU GUYS!!!! laughing.gif laughing.gif laughing.gif

ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-10 20:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (ZeeNusah @ Nov 6 2007, 08:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (virgillionaire @ Nov 6 2007, 06:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
protest6wz.gif OK, IT'S TIME TO SEND THE CHOCOLATE KISSES!!!!

I PLAN TO ISSUE THE PRESS RELEASE FOR MONDAY. I THINK IF WE START ORDERING FROM
WWW.HERSHEYGIFTS.COM TOMORROW, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY THEY SHOULD START TO BE BOMBARDED WHEN THE PRESS RELEASE COMES OUT.

DON'T FORGET TO ADD A MESSAGE WITH YOUR ORDER(S) AT CHECKOUT. LIKE 'HURRY IT UP ALREADY' OR ONE OF THE EARLIER SUGGESTIONS FROM AMRSSNOWANGEL, ETC.

SHIP THEM TO:
P NOVAK, ADJUDICATORS, AND STAFF
USCIS VERMONT SERVICE CENTER
75 LOWER WELDEN ST
ST ALBANS, VT 05479-0001


ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS?

LET'S DO IT kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


So who all is going to be sending some kisses to VSC?!?!??!?!?!?!


I think I will. I was looking at Kiss Tower and trying to figure out how I could write "I've missed this many kisses in 145 days waiting for you guys!!" in 30 characters or less but .. I htink the last bit might have to go, on the personizable kiss flag. But .. i think its worth doing. If nothing else the sugar high might make them work faster. :energetic:
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-06 22:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsProof of Intent (to not jump the system!) Visiting mid-process
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Dec 10 2007, 03:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I own my car so not sure how that would work... I'm sure I'll find things smile.gif Although I might be panicking here nearer the time!!!


Jera-

We packed piles of proof that he was going home and then the officer swiped Pete's passport and took his left finger print and waved him on. Not even a 'how long are you staying for' question.

So, bring everything, but hopefully you'll get a grumpy lazy officer too!

You'll be fine in February I'm sure!
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-17 08:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsProof of Intent (to not jump the system!) Visiting mid-process
QUOTE (julezabelle @ Dec 10 2007, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ric, if your fiance has not had a pattern of frequent, and particularly lengthy visits, combined with the proof of ties to the UK, he should be just fine at the POE. Good luck!


I don't know about lengthy, he usually visits for 10 or 15 days at a time, but three or four visits per year for the last three years...

I'm sure it'll be fine, even if they do question him a bit.

Edited by ric, 10 December 2007 - 02:11 PM.

ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-10 14:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsProof of Intent (to not jump the system!) Visiting mid-process
QUOTE (Meridien @ Dec 10 2007, 11:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ric @ Dec 9 2007, 10:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
do you guys think that's enough? If not, what else would you suggest bringing?


I suppose this is stating the obvious, but make your fiance has a return ticket, or a printout of the itinerary showing the return date.

Also, in the case of the bank statements, not having tons of money is good, but I think he should at least show that he has enough to support himself for the holiday...

I visited shortly after my NOA1 and got through no problem. Good luck!


Well yeah, btu there's a difference between having 1200 quid and 5000 quid. biggrin.gif

But thanks for the tips. I'm pretty sure he'd remember to bring the return itinerary, but it never hurts to remind. (or point him to this thread biggrin.gif)
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-10 12:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsProof of Intent (to not jump the system!) Visiting mid-process
QUOTE (StillThePrettiest @ Dec 10 2007, 08:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if you have anything pertaining to his living arrangements - ie rental agreement or mortgage statement - that goes down well I hear smile.gif

someone else said they were booking their flight to Canada and then trying a land entry to the US... that way if they got denied they'd still be in North America and maybe the USC could see them... don't know if the cons outweigh the pros with something like that, but it's maybe worth considering smile.gif

all the VERY best with it... of course you want to see each other if you can; hopefully the US border guards will understand that wink.gif


He pays rent to his step parent to rent a loft, so there's no written lease unfortunately. sad.gif But hopefully the work committments will be enough.
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-10 08:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsProof of Intent (to not jump the system!) Visiting mid-process
QUOTE (Scott and Marta @ Dec 10 2007, 02:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sora_9_Dam3a @ Dec 9 2007, 10:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you can visit mid-process?!?!?! haha...

Yes you can.


Sorry to hear you guys have been waiting for so long rose.gif I can´t think of anything else that you could bring. Hope you won´t have any problems at the POE and good luck to you good.gif Have a wonderful Xmas biggrin.gif

Just always be prepared that they can deny the entry...hopefully that´s not what they will do though good.gif


Thanks. I'm kinda hoping they understand that its Christmas, of course you wanna be together, and not find it terribly suspicious. We'll see though. He wanted to try, and I know an immigration officer and she said that really it shouldn't be a problem as long as he doesn't arrive with with a huge pile of belongings, and large sums of money.

Anyway. Good luck at your interview!!! good.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-10 06:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsProof of Intent (to not jump the system!) Visiting mid-process
So, my fiance decided there was no way he wasn't going to come for Christmas. He gets ridiculously more time off than I do. I might have been able to pull it off, except after my last visit I got very very ill (no doubt a bug I caught on the plane!) and was out of work for four and a half days. We know there's a chance we might get denied entry at the airport but in an attempt to negate this we have put together the following:

- bank statement (relatively poor.. prove he's not intending to stay ie: can't afford it!)
- letter from his employer stating what day he is due back at work
- all of our paperwork


do you guys think that's enough? If not, what else would you suggest bringing?
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-10 00:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGuess What?!
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Dec 19 2007, 11:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

APPROVED!!!

kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


YAY!!! Jera' that's so exciting!

Congrats! Best of luck for the rest of your journey. (and let us know how entry goes in Feb!)
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-19 13:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGetting turned away at Point Of Entry is this likely?
MY fiance just came over this last sunday, and arrived at Immigration and the exchange went as follows:

Officer: Passport and Landing Card.
Pete: *hands over*
Officer: *swipes* Huh. Left finger, please.
Pete: *submits to fingerprint scan*
Officer: *hands back passport with a scowl and waves him in*

Not even, how long are you planning on staying, anything!

So, bring whatever proof you can, but I think you'll be fine. It probably helps if you've been going back and forth frequently and always go home on time (before 90 days) but it cant' hurt to enter via Ireland!
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-21 10:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI have an interview date!!!!!
QUOTE (ddkm @ Jan 4 2008, 08:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am so happy!!!
I just came home for my lunch and i called the DOS line to find out that they have finally scheduled my interview

January 16th at 0830!!!

SO EXCITED!!!!


Don't forget to pop over the UK regional board and post your interview date!

smile.gif

Best of luck!
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-04 09:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsProcessing date in VSC changed
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Jan 5 2008, 07:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ric @ Jan 5 2008, 06:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Jan 5 2008, 05:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You know Ric I have yet to see one thing about this whole process that does not suck.......They are truly sucking the very life out of us...........I am so F@#^%$& mad at VSC, my lawyer.....I can not even get the lawyer on the phone to fire him.......I just sent my RFE information to VSC overnight because it has been sitting with the lawyer for 2 weeks unmailed.....AUGH..........I hate everything about this mad.gif


I can only imagine how you feel. If I get an RFE on top of this my brain is simply going to explode. Or I'll just fall apart or .. something. I don't know. I had a mini-cry earlier and my mother told me that's why he should have just come over and we got married, simple as that and I just stared at her. As if people would volentarily subject themselves to the USCIS if they could just jump up an get married.



Don't you just love it........I know no one can understand what a nightmare this whole process is....I had one of the Congressional aids tell me this is my burden because I choose to marry a man from Peru......I did not go out and purposefully choose to do this to both Oscar and I.......I am frankly worn out.......I thought for sure this would be over soon......AUGH dead.gif dead.gif


They seriously SAID that to you?!

Who was it? *marks down on list of people to never vote for*
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-07 14:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsProcessing date in VSC changed
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Jan 5 2008, 05:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You know Ric I have yet to see one thing about this whole process that does not suck.......They are truly sucking the very life out of us...........I am so F@#^%$& mad at VSC, my lawyer.....I can not even get the lawyer on the phone to fire him.......I just sent my RFE information to VSC overnight because it has been sitting with the lawyer for 2 weeks unmailed.....AUGH..........I hate everything about this mad.gif


I can only imagine how you feel. If I get an RFE on top of this my brain is simply going to explode. Or I'll just fall apart or .. something. I don't know. I had a mini-cry earlier and my mother told me that's why he should have just come over and we got married, simple as that and I just stared at her. As if people would volentarily subject themselves to the USCIS if they could just jump up an get married.
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-05 18:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsProcessing date in VSC changed
QUOTE (sofia2009 @ Jan 5 2008, 01:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Any one seen or concern about changing the processing date in VSC? Instead of 6 months process, they are processing June 18, 2007? ohmy.gif ohmy.gif What happen Vermont?


that sucks. Now I have to wait another two weeks before I'm allowed to say I'm 30 days out of processing. girlwerewolf2xn.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-05 11:08:00