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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJUNE FILERS STILL WAITING
QUOTE (lari_l @ Nov 29 2007, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ric @ Nov 29 2007, 06:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Steph1973 @ Nov 29 2007, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (amrssnowangel @ Nov 29 2007, 09:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TracyTN @ Nov 29 2007, 08:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is pretty common. 'First come, first serve' seems to be a term they like to toss around, but it really doesn't mean anything.



Im sure it is...but we still would like to have a thread to gather to vent, find support...if you are looking to offer support you are more than welcome...I see you are completed pretty much...Congratulations...but I really intended this to be for those June filers still waiting that want and need support.



Here I am!!!! I looked at my NOA1 again last night. I needed to bring it into work today so I can fax it to my senator. My recieved date is actually 6/18, not 6/20 (not that it really matters anymore). I am going to update my timeline. I bet our cases are together!!


I asked my congressman to look into my case, and got a positive but unhopeful reply. It is currently with an adjudicator. It may take a week or a month to be processed. VSC states it is within current working goals. Don't write back until the New Year.

I really don't want to go to Christmas and have to tell my nosy family I STILL don't know. *sigh*

HI, but 6 months would end on the 9th of December for you, why should you wait until the New Year? Thanks


I got the impression that the person that called parroted to me what VSC Customer Service told her. I knew that it was with an adjudicator, but the person I spoke to at VSC Customer Service several days ago said the same thing. It didn't go to someone yesterday, if they had it on Monday. I might try and email the ombudsman if I don't see anything by the 10th.
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-29 12:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJUNE FILERS STILL WAITING
QUOTE (Steph1973 @ Nov 29 2007, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (amrssnowangel @ Nov 29 2007, 09:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TracyTN @ Nov 29 2007, 08:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is pretty common. 'First come, first serve' seems to be a term they like to toss around, but it really doesn't mean anything.



Im sure it is...but we still would like to have a thread to gather to vent, find support...if you are looking to offer support you are more than welcome...I see you are completed pretty much...Congratulations...but I really intended this to be for those June filers still waiting that want and need support.



Here I am!!!! I looked at my NOA1 again last night. I needed to bring it into work today so I can fax it to my senator. My recieved date is actually 6/18, not 6/20 (not that it really matters anymore). I am going to update my timeline. I bet our cases are together!!


I asked my congressman to look into my case, and got a positive but unhopeful reply. It is currently with an adjudicator. It may take a week or a month to be processed. VSC states it is within current working goals. Don't write back until the New Year.

I really don't want to go to Christmas and have to tell my nosy family I STILL don't know. *sigh*
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-29 11:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhen will the Processing Times be updated?
QUOTE (KitEEgirl @ Jan 18 2008, 01:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I noticed on the USCIS' website that they are still showing, posted December 14, 2007. I also noticed that they "update that monthly" to show which application date they are working on.

I filed my I-129F for my German Fiance and received my NOA1 on January 9. We want to start planning our wedding. Is an August wedding too much to dream of?


I would wait to plan until you have your NOA2. If your interview gets scheduled right away, and your fiance is ready to come immediately (wow are you lucky!!) ... go visit the judge and have a ceremony when you're ready and you're sure its safe to schedule it.

I bought a wedding dress, assuming it'd take a while to be ordered and then I'd only have to have it in the house for a month or two...

Its been in my house for 4 months. USCIS is unpredictable at best. I thought I'd get married in February. I'm thinking maybe in October, now.
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-18 14:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay Filers with VSC
QUOTE (panamania79 @ Jan 20 2008, 10:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charlene @ Jan 20 2008, 09:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys has anyone of you gotten your NOA2 and just not updated your timeline????
Just wandering?!?!?!


I haven't gotten my NOA2.Still waiting. whistling.gif



I saw in your signature they said it'd take another 60 days. Did they tell you WHY?
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-21 10:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWE WERE APPROVED!!!!!
QUOTE (charlene @ Feb 7 2008, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WE WERE APPROVED.........PRAISE GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Both applications came through....the original from May and the duplicate from July....both approved the same day!!!


:energetic: :energetic: :energetic:



YAY!!!

Charlene that is SO awesome. biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

Congratulations and best of luck on the rest of your journey! biggrin.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-07 15:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVSC, the 'C' stands for cluster$@%
QUOTE (virgillionaire @ Jan 30 2008, 10:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charlene @ Jan 30 2008, 09:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Did you ever hear from the Obudsman inquiry???


Well, the letter states I'll get a reply FROM USCIS within 45 days. So if it's not the ombudsman who answers but uscis, I guess 45 days could be ... 30 days after 45 days or 60 days from the letter or .. never?
But really I'm curious to see if I get a touch to show they at least looked at my file to see what the complaint is about - so far nothing


Here's hoping that the influx of inquiries from the customer service reps, and the ombudsman kicks them in the pants about the outstanding backlog. This is ridiculous. I'm going to go back to my congressperson as well, even tho the regional liason has been ridiculously useless in the past, I'm not letting her tell me that I should just wait another bloody month.

Also, ... that joke was hilariously awesome. My fiance had quite a laugh as well. biggrin.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-01 00:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVSC, the 'C' stands for cluster$@%
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Jan 22 2008, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AnewKINDofFEELIN @ Jan 22 2008, 01:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I say we surround the place with flaming bags of dog ####### while we're at it.



I am thinking dog ####### is just too good to use............I am on my way to see Oscar in Peru for the first time in 8 months....see you guys


Lora! We'll miss you. Have a lovely trip and a safe flight. We'll see you when you get back (with good news we hope!!!)
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-22 16:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVSC, the 'C' stands for cluster$@%
QUOTE (AnewKINDofFEELIN @ Jan 22 2008, 12:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Who wants to go egg and toilet paper VSC?


Oh man. And it'd probably freeze in seconds and it'd be there until SUMMER. OH. Win!
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-22 12:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVSC, the 'C' stands for cluster$@%
QUOTE (flyguy26 @ Jan 15 2008, 12:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Listen, they have to give us our approvals or RFE's or whatever sooner or later....


Amusingly enough, I don't think that anyone at VSC thinks that.
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-15 12:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVSC, the 'C' stands for cluster$@%
QUOTE (virgillionaire @ Jan 11 2008, 08:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hmmm, not sure if this is civil or not, kind of subjective that, but it's a sign of the times I guess ...

An adjudicator went to his doctor recently complaining that his weenie turned orange.

The doctor asked "has anything unusual been happening with your activities lately?"

The adjudicator replied, "No, I was working from home yesterday on some I129f petitions, while watching TV and eating some Cheetos ..."



*dies* oh man Virgil. That was the best laugh I've had in ages. Thanks!! jest.gif jest.gif good.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-14 23:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVSC, the 'C' stands for cluster$@%
QUOTE (virgillionaire @ Jan 8 2008, 06:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I wonder if I should send my petition in again this month ... Maybe I'll get an noa2 in a few weeks like some of these others and I can just cancel the old one???



HAHAHHA!! Seriously.
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-09 13:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVSC, the 'C' stands for cluster$@%
QUOTE (virgillionaire @ Jan 7 2008, 06:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What did one adjudicator say to the other adjudicator??

Can I borrow your crayons!!!



Do you think they eat paste and take naps to?

.. the naps would explain a lot.
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-08 00:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVSC, the 'C' stands for cluster$@%
QUOTE (virgillionaire @ Dec 27 2007, 06:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Dec 26 2007, 11:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (virgillionaire @ Dec 26 2007, 09:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What's the difference between an Ostrich and a VSC Adjudicator?

One has their head in the sand and the other has their head up their A$$!



HAHAHA......LOL........Wow you do not care if they read this .........you are a riot..... laughing.gif laughing.gif laughing.gif laughing.gif



Thanks, I really and beyond caring, wish I had a nastier wit really...

what do the other officers call the officer who processes one petition a day?

Speedy!!


I totally agree!

I think the ones that are doign anything this week are going to get productivity awards. So sad.
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-28 09:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCase Inquiry with National Customer Service
QUOTE (kingstonjamaica @ Feb 19 2008, 01:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ric @ Feb 19 2008, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Has anybody filed an official case inquiry with USCIS? Did it do any good? How long did it take to get an answer? (and why we're asking questions why does it take 30-45 days to tell me why they haven't finished my file despite that fact that its been over eight months?)

But anyway. I was just wondering how long you waited to get a reply.

Thanks.


Did you try calling vermont directly? Contact your Congressman ask him to make enquires for you.


I've tried calling. Every time I call, its with an officer, being worked on. Just keep waiting. It'll come. But I've been hearding that since NOVEMBER.

I asked my congressman to help, and his representative called in November, said it was an adjudicator. If youd on't hear in 30 days, email me again. We'll see what we can do. I waited until 35 days MORE, asked her to do something again, she calls them, they say its being worked on. She says if you don't hear in 30 days, call me back we'll definitely do something. I wait another 30 or so days, I go back to her and she says you know every case I've ever worked on took a year. Just be patient. But you shoudl hear in 30-45 days.

I filed the case inquiry with the national customer service people in January and never heard anything back. That's why I asked how long it really took to get an answer. I called Vermont again, and spoke with an officer that said since I'd waited so long I could file for an expidite, when I followed his instructions they said I awsn't in teh military was I, so no. Why would I be allowed to file that?

Just keep waiting.

... and waiting and waiting.
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-19 21:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCase Inquiry with National Customer Service
Has anybody filed an official case inquiry with USCIS? Did it do any good? How long did it take to get an answer? (and why we're asking questions why does it take 30-45 days to tell me why they haven't finished my file despite that fact that its been over eight months?)

But anyway. I was just wondering how long you waited to get a reply.

Thanks.

Edited by ric, 19 February 2008 - 12:09 PM.

ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-19 12:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Mar 29 2008, 10:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
well guys....I am off to the airport for a 135 am flight to Lima.....I am nervous.......checking everything 100 times.....I am excited to see the love of my life again........and anxious for April 1 at 815 am to come.....I know in my heart of hearts that this will finally be it......I hope to be home in Virginia by Friday night.....my kids need me..........I pray for a good interview...a speedy visa issuance and a safe flight home to the U.S......Thanks everyone........Lora and Oscar



Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.
Aristotle a


Best of luck to you both!! Hoping for the best news this week from you and Oscar!
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-29 23:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Mar 13 2008, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charlene @ Mar 13 2008, 08:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
CONGRATULATIONS LORA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WE HOPE TO BE RIGHT BEHIND YOU WITH AN INTERVIEW SOON!!!!!!



thanks so much Charlene.....I can not be happier that we are finally so close......I was begining to believe this interview would never happen......So heres to April being the end for the May/June 2007 filers.........YEAH....FINALLY


Ric and Virgil....where are you??????


We got a police certificate a little while ago, thinking ahead, and in Feb they changed the sort they require. Now it has to have a photo on and all sorts, so we're waiting on that, and a few other little things to send back Packet 3. Pete rotates shifts and he was on nights, and getting things done wasn't going to happen. Maybe an interview in May? We'll see. We're planning on getting married end of Sept biggrin.gif

Congratulations to both Lora and Charlene. I'm incredibly excited for both of you!
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-16 00:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Mar 5 2008, 09:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mnieto @ Mar 5 2008, 09:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Happy to announce that my visa was approved yesterday In Frankfurt! It was all about having the required documents, the Consul himself didn't ask any questions except where I met my fiance. Then he took my fingerprints and made me swear that all I have said was the truth....that was it!
Frankfurt rocks!!




Congrats......wonderful news

QUOTE (franseth @ Mar 5 2008, 12:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Mar 3 2008, 09:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone....I spent most of my day sitting in my Congressman's office telling him my trail of tears since last May 26th.....I showed him my log of phone calls, emails and certified letters.....the timeline of mistakes with the rfe......mailing of 1/2 a petition and the horrific wait we have endured.....Explained to him the pain we have experienced and how much stress this has caused us.......the unfairness of this process and the uncaring ineptness of the USCIS and NVC.....He listened and promised to make some calls for us...apoligized to me....I felt better when I left.....About 1 hour ago I recieved this email...

Thank you so much for coming to my office today to talk to me about your problems getting your voice heard and petition processed in a timely fair manner. I apoligize again for this terrible experience and hope to increase your confidence by telling you that your petition is now on it's way to Lima, Peru with my sincere hope in a quick visa issuance.


kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


I checked dhl and a package left NVC this afternoon for Lima.........I am numb


Thanks so much everyone for all of your prayers and support.....and God Bless you Congressman Wolf............Lora and oscar


I've been away for a few days and caught up on everyone's excitements, but I must say my heart lept out with joy upon reading this posting. Best wishes Lora and Oscar!




Thanks so much.....I still need to pinch myself to believe it


Lora, I'm so sorry you had to go thru all that, but I'm glad they've sent it on to Lima. That's got to be a enormous relief. .. and I'm glad you had a congressman that did something. smile.gif smile.gif

(I'm endlessly amused that I STILL haven't heard anything from my senator's office even though I sent them a whole packet of papers and information requesting help in January. What a ####### system!)
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-05 10:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (virgillionaire @ Feb 20 2008, 10:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!!!! I'M FINALLY FREAKIN APPROVED!!!!!!!

Hey Erica Congrats to you too and the same day!!! Aren't you dying to know where they found our petitions? Maybe in the corner of a car trunk of one of those work from home adjudicators??!!

Ahhhh, free from vsc, what a feeling kicking.gif


Thanks! I'm still feeling so much lighter now that this is done. I'm sure you are too. I'm so pleased they approved you too. I was hoping for it.

freedom, Virgil. FREEDOM. biggrin.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-21 01:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Feb 20 2008, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ric @ Feb 20 2008, 12:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OMG YOU GUYS!!

I GOT APPROVED TODAY!

FINALLY!

*huge sigh of relief*




YEAH YEAH YEAH.....FINALLY FINALLy......THIS IS GREAT.......CONGRATS RIC

QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Feb 20 2008, 01:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ric @ Feb 20 2008, 12:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OMG YOU GUYS!!

I GOT APPROVED TODAY!

FINALLY!

*huge sigh of relief*




YEAH YEAH YEAH.....FINALLY FINALLy......THIS IS GREAT.......CONGRATS RIC



Oh wait..... kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

I have to do the approval dance



O.K. VSC......VIRGILS TURN


It absolutely is! I haven't seen him around. I'm hoping he's already approved. smile.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-20 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
OMG YOU GUYS!!

I GOT APPROVED TODAY!

FINALLY!

*huge sigh of relief*
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-20 12:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (charlene @ Feb 16 2008, 10:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just an update from us....our packet went through the NVC center within a week and was sent out on the 13th...YEAH...
but when I was talking to the guy at the NVC center he said....yes, it was sent to Mntreal on the 13th....WHAT>>>
my fiancee is in VANCOUVER...it was suppposed to be sent there.....CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS!!!!!!

I ask him what I should do....he said he did not know!
GREAT...now what????????

I called and had fiancee call VanCouver embassy and tell them the issue and the guy said "call back in a couple of days
and I will see what I can do"

THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE....

VIRGIL AND RIC....WHERE ARE YOU AND HAVE YOU HEARD ANYTHING YET???????


Nope. Not a thing. Maybe next week. *sigh*
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-17 01:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (AlHayatZween @ Feb 11 2008, 10:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Feb 11 2008, 03:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

I called NVC....this is the petition....... kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


I am still waiting VSC......Ric and Virgil........this week Please.....for the approval dance kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif



Wooo-hhooo!! Congratulations and good luck! kicking.gif kicking.gif
i've been itching to call NVC all morning, but i know it's not been enough time! giving it my all to be patient.
ClockWatch2.gif

i hope you and Oscar get a speedy interview date...

Ric & Virgil, here's sending you happy thoughts and prayers. this week is your week! good.gif
hz



I hope so. I go back and forth between hopeful and hopeless. I'm tired of the ride!
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-11 11:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Feb 8 2008, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am thinking we all need to spend 5 minutes today sending good vibes to VSC for our June Filers.......Ric and Virgil




Come On VSC..........Ric and Virgil now PLEASE

we all want to say CONGRATS and do the approval dance


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



Just wanted to say that the support and encouragement from all of you, is totally unbelievably awesome. smile.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-08 11:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Feb 7 2008, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ric @ Feb 7 2008, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Feb 7 2008, 03:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That leaves Ric and Virgil............come on now VSC......let's finish up June kicking.gif kicking.gif


Yes please!

Seriously, if its much longer I could have created an entire kid in the time its taken them. jest.gif




You still have a sense of humor......good for you..........You know I deliver babies for a living so it is time for this one to come on Now.....hahahahahahahaha


Bring on the NOA2


Hehe. I told my co-workers about my touch and now they're like, "Haha! You're getting married!"... and have spent the last 30 minutes planning a bachelorette party. They're all insane.
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-07 16:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Feb 7 2008, 03:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That leaves Ric and Virgil............come on now VSC......let's finish up June kicking.gif kicking.gif


Yes please!

Seriously, if its much longer I could have created an entire kid in the time its taken them. jest.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-07 15:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (Steph1973 @ Feb 4 2008, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ric @ Feb 1 2008, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Steph1973 @ Feb 1 2008, 10:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Feb 1 2008, 10:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Got another touch....2/1/08.....Could be from the phone call yesterday......Nothing to do but deliver another baby biggrin.gif


That is promising! I NEVER got a touch from a phone call....



You have your medical today, Steph? Good luck smile.gif



Thanks. Yes, Darren had his medical this past Friday and after filling out 5 forms asking for the same information all went well.

I still haven't gotten a interview date!!! I can't believe being this close and they still find a way to drag it out. I am starting to stress about it. Why so long?? They processed and approved the packet 3 so all should be ok. wacko.gif


Maybe give them a call, to see what's going on? It can't hurt, maybe?
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-04 12:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
OMG you guys I got a touch yesterday! biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif dancin5hr.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-04 11:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Feb 1 2008, 12:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OMG.......I CAN NOT BREATH......



The last processing action taken on your case Receipt Number: EAC0**********
Application Type: I129F ,
PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) Current Status:
Approval notice sent.
On February 1, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).

kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


YAAAAAY!!!!!!!

Finally!! That is so utterly fantastic Lora! Congrats!
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-01 12:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (Steph1973 @ Feb 1 2008, 10:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Feb 1 2008, 10:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Got another touch....2/1/08.....Could be from the phone call yesterday......Nothing to do but deliver another baby biggrin.gif


That is promising! I NEVER got a touch from a phone call....



You have your medical today, Steph? Good luck smile.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-01 12:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (Steph1973 @ Jan 31 2008, 01:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Jan 31 2008, 01:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MKCT @ Jan 31 2008, 10:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
VSC can't stop surprising me....it is unbelievable! Lora, it was very nice to meet you and stay strong and positive!!! If it was assing to an officer, I'm sure you will have your approval very very soon!!! Don't lose your faith!!! I know that this waiting it is taking forever, like it was for me but it finally came true.....



Same here Mirla.......I wish we could of spent more time talking......Pat is a very lucky man....You are bright intelligent and very cute.......I hope for the best for you next Tuesday and I know all will be great for both of you.....Please let us know when you have visa in hand.....what an exciting day....Lora



Can anyone tell me the average time the Embassy in London gets back to you with a interview date? This is ridiculous!!!


I don't know. I try not to look because I'll get discouraged about the additional wait on the other end.... But maybe poke your nose over to the regional forum? The UK forum is full of friendly people smile.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-01 00:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (charlene @ Jan 31 2008, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ric @ Jan 31 2008, 10:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charlene @ Jan 31 2008, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well...I broke down and called the USC this morning....I did not go the RFE way I called and kept punching menus till I got the
one that stated "if you have a problem etc...." and I went that route..,

The lady I talked with was very kind and she was apologetic about the situation we were in and she
filled out a "service inquiry" while I was on the phone....and she sent it to Vermont and then she said....
"We have to say that you must wait 30 days for the response, but they normally send out a response sooner...15 days"...
and then I asked her what this inquiry would do...

She said that there is a special officer that handles inquiries and he was required to find (handle) the file, look at it and
send a response about the case to the person.

Well...we will see what happens....I will keep everyone posted.... wacko.gif whistling.gif wacko.gif whistling.gif



Yeah I did that the other day, but I didn't get the impression they have to MAKE A DECISION... just tell you what's going on. Which is to say, we're slow, and would rather play spinny chairs and color with crayons. >.<

Here's hoping though, right?! *sigh*


Did you get a service inquiry sent in also???? If so, what date? We will watch this together and see what happens.


I put mine in on Wednesday. With the world's ditziest Customer Service Rep. She asked for my alien registration number. I had to tell her I wasn't; an alien. *sigh*

But, i was assured by another rep that she did actually do it, so. Small favors. Still no touches though. Its seriously depressing to STILL see Last Updated: 6/14/07.
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-01 00:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (charlene @ Jan 31 2008, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well...I broke down and called the USC this morning....I did not go the RFE way I called and kept punching menus till I got the
one that stated "if you have a problem etc...." and I went that route..,

The lady I talked with was very kind and she was apologetic about the situation we were in and she
filled out a "service inquiry" while I was on the phone....and she sent it to Vermont and then she said....
"We have to say that you must wait 30 days for the response, but they normally send out a response sooner...15 days"...
and then I asked her what this inquiry would do...

She said that there is a special officer that handles inquiries and he was required to find (handle) the file, look at it and
send a response about the case to the person.

Well...we will see what happens....I will keep everyone posted.... wacko.gif whistling.gif wacko.gif whistling.gif



Yeah I did that the other day, but I didn't get the impression they have to MAKE A DECISION... just tell you what's going on. Which is to say, we're slow, and would rather play spinny chairs and color with crayons. >.<

Here's hoping though, right?! *sigh*
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-31 11:46:00
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QUOTE (charlene @ Jan 28 2008, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was told the same thing....I tried to call that number and it did not work either....I can't remember what I did, but I kept trying
different menu's and I finally got hold of a person who helped me get to someone to fill out an expedite form....
she said that due to my history that I could file as USC error...which I did and she then she told me that I would hear in
5 business days....I did hear in 2 days and was turned downed saying that I did not "qualify" for an expedited form"

I do not what else to do at this point....you can see our timeline for explanation of our process...

Nothing else to do but wait....although I would love to call but I know that I would probably just wind up being more frustrated.



I hate these people. I called today to ask them to do an expedite and they told me I wasn't in an emergency situation, and nor was I miltary so, tough sh*t.

WHy do they tell you you can, if you cant?

I just have to wait .. forever apparently.
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-29 14:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
Okay guys, I need your thoughts

I jsut called the national number and talked to a very nice, but seriously dim, customer service rep. She asked me questions about other forms, made me repeat how to spell everything five times, and asked me for my zipcode at least six times. This was of no help, so I did what most people do when they're desperate.

They call the service center. Usually they're more helpful. Anyway, I talked to a nice guy, who said that at this point I could file for an expedite, since its been nearly eight months, and it was outside of processing.

He said dial the national number, 1,2,2,6,2 (no receipt number) and i could talk to a rep.


... this doesn't work.

Any tips or was he just bs'ing me to get me off the line? He assured me, however, that like it has been for the last two months, it was exactly where it needed to be for a decision.

Tips, suggestions? crying.gif crying.gif

Edited by ric, 28 January 2008 - 01:51 PM.

ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-28 13:48:00
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QUOTE (AnewKINDofFEELIN @ Jan 23 2008, 11:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charlene @ Jan 23 2008, 09:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I emailed a couple of people who sent in in July to see if they had just failed to update their timeline....
Erin and Koska (Greece...July 30) received theirs in Dec. and had not updated but have now...

That puts those who sent in in July down to 23.

I just may have to call the VSC again out of pure FRUSTRATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you get any "Nope, still waiting" replies?



I called the National number yesterday because its been seven months AFTER June 18th, and they said that they're currently processing May 18 - June 18. So, there's no inquiry for anybody in those dates, even though its been nearly eight months.

Boo, guys. BOO.
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-23 12:43:00
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QUOTE (MKCT @ Jan 21 2008, 10:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I cannot believe there are 9 May applications pending!!!!!! this is fuckin ridiculous!!!! mad.gif



Even more than that.. in the last thirty days only TWO approvals? That's it? One for June?

.... ridiculous.
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-21 11:01:00
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QUOTE (flyguy26 @ Jan 20 2008, 02:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Let's hope and pray that they will clear out our remaining June and July petitions next week!!!!




I'm hoping. I really want to plan my wedding someday! I keep getting catalogs in the mail for invitations and save the dates and I keep having to put them in a pile. If I look at them I get frustrated. But, hopefully soon for all of us may, june and july filers! (are there any april filers left or have those all been cleared?)

Go slow old adjudicators go!
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-20 18:00:00
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QUOTE (AnewKINDofFEELIN @ Jan 18 2008, 11:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ric @ Jan 18 2008, 03:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
THey seriously won't tell you its not lost?!

... You'd think if there was even the SLIGHTEST possibility that they lost it they'd ask for you to mail a new one? I mean okay, that's you know... LOGIC.. but ....

They always tell me they know exactly where it is. It just doesn't get worked on.

The woman did seem sympathetic, but she still couldn't help me in any way.

It really is hard, but there's nothing else we can do.



do you call national customer service line or use the RFE trick?

Also, I don't know how frequently or infrequently you call, but I would advise writing down the officer you talk to and what they say, every time. if you have to take it to a congress person or the ombudsman in the future, it'll be good to have that detail.

Edited by ric, 19 January 2008 - 02:28 AM.

ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-19 02:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on the VSC to make a decision?
QUOTE (lisalu100 @ Jan 18 2008, 08:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We got it. We actually got it. WE GOT IT!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, yes yes!!!!! Woohoooooooo!!!!!!!!! The Current Case Status had finally changed, and it now says "On January 18, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)."

I flew back from the States today. This excitement sure is helping my jetlag!!



Congratulations! It's good to see a July filer get an approval biggrin.gif
ricFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-18 22:11:00