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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC - Five-Month Hold???

I used to work in a call centre doing tech support and sometimes I would hear other reps tell their customers the most grossly inaccurate information that they somehow conjured from our support guides. I would cringe at the thought of the customer believing them. I feel like we are blowing some idiot's misinformation waaayyyy out of proportion here. Let's face it, these people aren't really USCIS reps, they're phone jockeys probably making $9/hr. They're not immigration experts. Take their "information" with a grain of salt. It wasn't that long ago they were telling people here that they're still working on April petitions. When was the last time you saw an April person get approved? Months ago!


Here here! I'm on a positivity train that's never derailing!
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-09 12:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC - Five-Month Hold???

Thank you for putting them straight. I really don't need to hear how quickly they are moving.


Agreed. Reading that was like taking a bullet.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-09 11:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC - Five-Month Hold???

After 4+ months now, I'm surprised we still remember what the heck we're even doing.


I feel like when I actually get it I'll be so overjoyed that I'll forget we still have 600+ steps in this damn process to go before resting easy. It's maddening that we have to go through what, 5-10 more of these anxious waits before the green card is received? There's the State Department case number, then the embassy stage, then the packets, then the interview, then the visa, then the PoE, then the SSN, then the work authorization, then the AoS, then the green card. Ugh. Most of this without regular sex as well.

Edited by gap1, 08 November 2010 - 08:08 PM.

gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-08 20:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC - Five-Month Hold???

I know the waiting sucks but stressing won't help. Prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Most petitions have been approved close to 5 month mark lately so prepare to wait that long. If it comes sooner then that's great! I remember stressing hard about it when I was at 2-3 months and it didn't make NOA2 come any faster. I waited 4 1/2 months, like most members here. It will come, just hang in there!


An NOA2, eh? What's that like? Can I touch it?
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-08 18:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC - Five-Month Hold???

+1
if you think about it that is their way tho,they usually approve the petitions a couple of days before the five months mark


Exactly. I really don't think this information is new or anything to be alarmed about. I think it was just the wording. Of course they're going to tell callers 5 months, it's how long we've all been waiting for approvals anyway.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-08 17:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC - Five-Month Hold???
I wouldn't worry too much. It makes sense that they're told to say that given the standard 5 month wait (same as a 5 month hold). From what I understand, everyone that calls is told something ridiculous because they want to cover themselves. Technically, June filers being processed in November makes sense on paper given the 5 month processing time.

As long as they keep churning out approvals I'm not going to worry. If they stop again, then we can sweat.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-08 17:47:00
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WHERE DO WE PUT OUR CASE NUMBER ON THE FORMS ON PACKET 3?


It says to do it on the cover letter. You have to include a cover letter stating the beneficiary's name, address, email, NVC case number (starts with LDN), your NoA2 W number, wedding date (if known), medical date, and all of the contents of the packet.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-12-06 23:09:00
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Hey guys, I already posted a topic in the UK forum and the embassy forum...but no one has replied and I need an urgent answer.

We are sending off our packet 3 tomorrow but I need to know if we have to provide copies of his birth certificate, police certificate, and new letters of intent with our forms? I had read that London didn't require this stuff until the interview, but the DS-230 forms say to include it.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-12-06 19:11:00
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Thanks! I called and got an update.


How?! I've been calling all day and I get a message that they're closed...
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-12-01 17:15:00
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gap1, why don't your fiance call and ask? I'm sure it will be cheaper if he calls from UK.


He will. He's just busy today and can't do it until tomorrow. I'm just very impatient. :lol:

I waited on hold with the NVC for 30 minutes just to hear that they can't tell me if our case arrived at the embassy. I still don't understand why the State Department is closed today.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-12-01 13:23:00
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I tracked mine on DHL (there is a thread about how to do it)... that way I can see it was delivered today.


I did that as well, and supposedly ours was delivered last week. I don't exactly trust this system since the numbers are annonymous.

Is there no way to contact the London embassy outside of the UK? Frustrating.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-12-01 12:43:00
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Did anybody have trouble contacting NVC?
My fiancé has been trying to contact them, to see if they have forwarded our case, but without any sucess...
The line is busy all the time, it doesn´t ring at all...I even tried calling from here (Brazil) and nothing!
am I calling the wrong number? 603 334-0700 ??
I just want to know my case number and know if they have forwarded to my country :bonk: !


Yes, but you have to keep trying non-stop until you get through. I kept hitting redial until it started ringing. It usually takes 15-20 tries, expect to be holding for 20 minutes.

I called the DOS today and it's closed? It's not a federal holiday...
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-12-01 11:54:00
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You can just call the embassy directly and they will tell you if they recived it yet (I'm sure they have by now).


Woah, how do you call and confirm the embassy has received our application? I just called the switchboard and she said I had to call an 866 number that would cost $16?! I'm not paying $16 for 1 phone call.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-12-01 08:42:00
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I think our case is in London by now, but I called the State Department and it hasn't been logged yet. I wonder how long it takes them to log it into the computer?

I'm impatient! Tom's medical is on Thursday and I spent all night going through the rough drafts of his packet 3 forms. We're finishing them up on video chat tonight.

Should I keep calling the State Department daily asking if our case has been logged, or should I contact the embassy directly?
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-30 12:53:00
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I can't believe how fast everything is happening now. Our case was sent to London on Wednesday, so since we have our new case number I had Tom schedule his medical...they got him an appointment for THIS THURS. Since our case isn't there yet (it should be by then) I hope this isn't a problem. I checked with the embassy forums and everyone said as long as we have our case number it should be fine. I hope they're right.

It's all coming together! I hope we have this good of luck for the interview date (I doubt it). Tom sent me all of his completed packet 3 forms to look over this weekend. We are so ready.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-29 12:25:00
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You poor thing. I can't imagine. I'm so sorry to read this.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-25 01:00:00
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As I checked it said it was Touched on the 23rd, I just checked now again ,and now it was checked today. How great would it be if its our NOA2, but it also could be an RFE. I´ll just have to wait now what shows up the next days or what will arrive in my fiance´s mail.

Congrats to ur NOA2, I just can imagine how great and relived u guys must feel.


You will know very soon, m'dear. It's the best feeling ever. The best part is how fast it moves through the NVC! While you're waiting for your NOA2 in the mail, your petition is already on its way to the east coast.

I just got off the phone with NVC and my case is officially on its way to London, this is the best Thanksgiving ever...until next year when Tom is here with me.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-24 13:27:00
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OMG!!! Just checked my USCIS status and we got a TOUCH YHEA!!!! :dance:
I know it probably moeans nothing but it shows me they are working on it even 2 days before Thanksgiving. So all July filers keep our hopes and heads up. Maybe we all have our NOA2 before New Years Eve.

So happy :D


It definitely means something! My touch was my approval. Your NOA2 is on the way to you as we speak. =)

Edited by gap1, 24 November 2010 - 12:47 PM.

gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-24 12:46:00
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Thank you! I am really happy, but unfortunately my SO was kinda cranky because his phone had exploded or something, and he was swamped with work, and he only had 5 minutes to talk and tell me... So my balloon was somewhat deflated. Holy bananas, though, I got my NOA2! The one I've been waiting for. Maybe it just hasn't sunk in yet...

Wait, I know what'll make me feel better...
:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYY!!!!!!!

Aaaaaah, that's good...


:lol:

I love you guys.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-24 01:17:00
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We just recieved our NOA2 dated 18 november too. So Happy, Thanks for all the help so far and to everyone one still waiting you are not far behind. We didnt have any touches either


YAY!!! :dance: (I just can't stop that little guy from dancing)

Just got off with the NVC(my fiance's email wasn't listed for some reason either so I updated them). The (very nice) woman gave me my new case number and said it wasn't yet sent to London, but she did mention they will move very quickly (this phrase nearly made me cry) and to try again at the end of the week. She confirmed they will be open regular hours tomorrow AND Friday, they're just off Thanksgiving.

Edited by gap1, 23 November 2010 - 07:20 PM.

gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-23 19:17:00
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"We know your time is valuable, thank you for holding...assistance is just a moment away!"

:lol:
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-23 19:12:00
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You can get the same information from the Department of State at 202 663-1225. As soon as the automated message comes on dial "1" and then "0". You can ask a Visa Specialist whether your case has been sent to NVC yet. If it has, they can give you your new case number; the number that you will have to use with the Embassy. You also have to wait; but the wait seems to be shorter than at NVC.


Hmm. I just tried this and all they did was send me to the NVC line. What should I ask to get the new case number? I spoke to NVC this morning and they confirmed they received it, but it hasn't yet been sent out so I'll try again tomorrow. If they confirm it's been sent, do they then give me the new number?
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-23 16:53:00
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ok, hard copy just came in the mail today, but STILL, site and system for uscis says under review, and no text and no email. so you guys might have yours in the mail as we speak :)
mine was dated 11-17, so yours could be shipping off today even :)


See?! We have the same NOA2 date. A notification is only sent if they've updated your status online. Since they didn't do that for either of us, it wouldn't have generated an update which is why we didn't get them.

My case arrived at the NVC yesterday, which means yours probably did as well! :dance:

Talk to an operator (even though you have to hold for 20 minutes), the automated system won't have your case on file.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-23 16:12:00
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Its good to see soo many from July finally getting some movement in their cases....gives me some hope though as everyday goes past I am kinda losing hope of them ever doing our case,we called and just got a automated service that says ours is still in initial review.....where i think its going to stay forever


Not at all! I'm only 5 days before you and I only just got my NOA2 in the mail yesterday! Yours is coming.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-23 13:04:00
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don't be too upset yet guys, i STILL haven't received an email or text or even hardcopy mail, and my status on the website still says under review. the only reason i know i got approved was my lawyer is in cali and got the letter yesterday, and it had an approval date of the 17th, and when i called nvc it was there at around 8pm my time last night (had just gotten put in the system an hour before). so you guys could already be approved an not even know it yet.


Exactly. Not to mention while you're waiting for a hard copy in the mail, for all you know your case could already be at the NVC. JlovesA never received a status update or the NOA2, and she found out her case was at the NVC. Don't fret (even though I am the last one to talk).
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-23 12:59:00
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I just got off the phone with the NVC and our case arrived yesterday! We're finally out of California!

Edited by gap1, 23 November 2010 - 12:52 PM.

gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-23 12:52:00
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APPROVED!!!!!!

I just called NVC to see if maybe they received our file and they did, today. So even though USCIS hasn't told me yet, we are approved!!! WOO HOOO :dance: :dance::dance:


Sorry I had a show to attend so I'm late to the party! :dance: :dance: :dance:
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-22 23:49:00
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Guys....I have dreamed about typing this very post for nearly 5 months and I can't believe I'm about to say this:


I AM HOLDING MY NOA2!!!!!


:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-22 19:39:00
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Thanks
Iv been on there everyday every chance im at the computer and it just seems to never want to move off the 07/21/2010 i think it will be stuck on there forever it seems


It won't, trust me! Mine was 7/9/2010 for 100 years then last Wed it slapped me in the face like a glass of ice water: 11/17/2010. It was beautiful.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-22 16:53:00
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lol, kansas?


Damn. Kansas is west of me. We might have another day or two to wait.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-22 16:17:00
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just got an email from my lawyer, they got their mail before me, they received hard copy today, my noa2 date is november 17th :)


OH MY GOD. My last touch was Nov. 17th! What state are you in?!
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-22 15:28:00
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Nothing for me. I can't check my mail until later.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-22 15:00:00
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just got another touch within the last 20 minutes...so now it's the 16th, 19th, 20th and today, i feel an RFE :(


I wouldn't worry just yet. There is no rhyme or reason to the CSC process. They could RFE someone in one touch or ten. Some people get RFEd after no updates whatsoever. There is just no telling.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-22 14:44:00
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22 days here, same thought :(


Oh we should keep in touch! We have the same timeline and embassy.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-22 11:21:00
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UGH 40 days until I see him again. We better have an interview date by then.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-21 20:35:00
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I know, without you folks keeping my spirits up, I'd be eating the curtains by now! But I have a good feeling about these touches. It's got to arrive next week. Just think, our NOA2s could be lying in a post office somewhere right now, or rumbling around in the back of a van on their way from California to our states... Ooooh please please please! A new week starts soon!


I know! Also, our cases could be on their way to NVC as we speak!
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-21 19:31:00
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gap1 - are you still sick?
I am... and I've reached a fairly all time low. Sunday evening, not even 7 pm yet.... in sweats & a UCLA shirt my fiance sent me a few years ago... replacing dinner with "Smart pop" popcorn HAHA.... hope that at least makes you smile, if you are still not feeling well!


Hey! Yes, but it's not as bad as it was. Haha I'm eating granola bars and watching bad TV.

It's so strange that 5 people were approved on Nov. 19th and their case status was updated online, yet so many of us were touched but no electronic update. I really hope that touch was an approval.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-21 19:08:00
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*breathes into paper bag*

Why doesn't the mail arrive in the morning?! Why is there no mail on Sun?! Whose idea was this??
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-20 21:50:00
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yeah, something is definitely going around. I've got the sore throat and earache thing going on. when I get an earache, I revert back to when I was 5 and just want to cry about it, haha. I have no tolerance for ear pain :(

I hope you're feeling better soon! ... does this help? :dance: :dance: :dance:

And J - me & google are always happy to come to the rescue, haha. Come visit before Christmas break and we'll call it even :P


:dance: I do love this little man.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-20 01:00:00
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Another lame Friday night. Weeeee. I love living alone and checking government websites instead of being with my fiance like all my friends are doing right now. I should probably look up how to give myself the Heimlich Maneuver in case I choke on this entire container of Pad See Ewe I'm about to devour in front of Food Network reruns. If I died here, I give my art student neighbors 7 days before discovering my body.


I'm sick too. I was home from work sick on Wed when we got our touch and I was so excited I forgot about it until today when my entire upper-body became congested.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-11-20 00:35:00