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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
Hello everyone, I'm all for some humor in here laughing.gif
Now that the holidays and vacation are over with i feel the stress of work, school, bills,errands trying to crawl on me. wacko.gif
JIM & A.D.FemaleSierra Leone2009-01-12 07:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
QUOTE (BonoBGood @ Jan 8 2009, 11:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey all -

Quick question: I know about Igor's list (new and old), but I've also seen Ewok's List mentioned a couple of times. Anyone have any idea what that is or have a link to it?

Thanks!!
- JB


Sorry Bono i'm not sure what that Ewok's list is, either. The only list i know about is the Igor's list. I really like the way the new one looks.

QUOTE (JLP9576 @ Jan 8 2009, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone,
I sent the I129-F packet on December 30, 2008. Can I post in this forum or is it too close to January for me to be here? They received it on 1/2/09 and the check was cashed today, 1/8/09. What number should I look for on the back of the check in order to check online? Thank you.

Jenay


Hello JLP9576, Congrats on sending of your package and getting your check cashed. kicking.gif Hang on NOA1 is on the way. You are welcome to post on this thread if you like, it's all up to you. I say the more the merrier. Now the number you need behind the check is your case receipt number it should start with EAC......... with 9 digits after that. Then you can go to USCIS.GOV, click on case status online and register.
JIM & A.D.FemaleSierra Leone2009-01-08 13:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
Very Interesting, thanks for that information Xaenyth. It's a little reassuring to see that they do have some kind of written procedure that should be followed, even though things doesn't seem that way sometimes.
JIM & A.D.FemaleSierra Leone2009-01-08 07:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
laughing.gif That's a good one. laughing.gif
JIM & A.D.FemaleSierra Leone2009-01-02 21:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
dancin5hr.gif Yes, Indeed ! 2009 is our year of more and more good things. Hang on everyone. dancin5hr.gif energy.gif
JIM & A.D.FemaleSierra Leone2009-01-01 21:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
I know patience goes a long way. biggrin.gif I'm trying to practice more of that myself.

You being the beneficiary, I dont really know what else you can do to prepare for your NOA2, i'm not sure what the embassy in Philippines requires, but maybe someone in here can give you some feedback or you can post that question in the phil. forum.

All my fiance is doing now is waiting..., getting his medical & vaccine records together and trying to figure out which paper work he need to get from his college, so he can get his credits converted when he comes to the states.

NatPatBen Congrats. I used the date that i received it in the mail also.
JIM & A.D.FemaleSierra Leone2008-12-30 10:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
QUOTE (BL2B @ Dec 30 2008, 01:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Welcome Roglover, nice to have you here star_smile.gif

Congrats JIM & A.D and JimandChristy good.gif Cant believe your lawyer JIM & A.D headbonk.gif does she know what 'thought' did? I was even concerned about your NOA1 when I looked at your time line.

Well we're now together on the NOA2 boat with Xaenyth and loads of other magic people. Lets all have patience and enjoy the ride into the new year!


Thank you BL2B. I know lawyers can be wacko.gif I'm just thankful it arrived. I'm finally on the boat . star_smile.gif
JIM & A.D.FemaleSierra Leone2008-12-30 10:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
QUOTE (Roglover @ Dec 28 2008, 10:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JIM & A.D. @ Dec 12 2008, 10:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Welcome Xaenyth!!, Yes, now goes the nail bitting process. smile.gif
I know what you mean, i was checking my bank account everyday before my check was cashed. Now i'm waiting to receive my NOA1 in the mail. The last time i checked the USCIS site i was touched on 12/2/08. Just hang tight, your check will be cashed soon.


Count us in!!

Now what are the preparations your having guys while waiting for the NOA2? thanks! Happy New Year!!!

Ohh i cant wait to be with my loving fiance...i love you babe... heart.gif


Welcome Roglover !! Yah, now that i know for sure my NOA1 has been received, i'm just going to seriously start filling out my I-134, I'm also trying to wait till after i file my tax return for 2008 before i request for my tax transcripts. Then i got to prepare a sample letter for my job so they'll know what i need for my employment letter. That's probably all for now, other than just waiting.......

JIM & A.D.FemaleSierra Leone2008-12-29 22:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
Hey Christy, i see we have something in common there. Both of our Fiance's first name is James. biggrin.gif
What nickname does your's go by? Mine goes by Jimmy.

Edited by JIM & A.D., 29 December 2008 - 10:03 PM.

JIM & A.D.FemaleSierra Leone2008-12-29 22:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
QUOTE (JimandChristy @ Dec 29 2008, 07:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BL2B @ Dec 29 2008, 04:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NOA1 received today kicking.gif
Now I know how some of you felt when you shared your news with us.
For those of you still waiting for yours, I'm still holding thumbs & saying prayers for you.

A quick update on my timeline:
12/16/08 I-129F posted standard US Mail
12/22/08 NOA1 Receipt
12/24/08 Posted from VSC
12/29/08 Received NOA1 in the mail


Same here! It finally came today, after being received by the USCIS on the 20th December. Was getting a little worried there, NOA1 date is December 23rd. Will try to get our time line up in due course, good luck to everyone else who have filed over the Christmas period.



Congratulations to all of us that have received our NOA1 in the mail. I just found out today that mine was sent to my Attorney on 12/8/08 and she's just now telling me, her excuse was oooh i thought they sent you a copy also. headbonk.gif

Anyways I can do my NOA1 dance now. kicking.gif
JIM & A.D.FemaleSierra Leone2008-12-29 21:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
You're right on point stevew158 good.gif
Yes, I'm trying to be thankful for every step taking me closer to my Fiance being here. I'm also very thankful of Visajourney, it's been a great source of infomation and i've also meet some wonderful people that know about this journey and have been such an encouragement to me. star_smile.gif
JIM & A.D.FemaleSierra Leone2008-12-24 10:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
Thanks Xaenyth, i was trying to change things up for the holiday. biggrin.gif

Welcome to the team Swiftswan. Wishing you a speedy journey. Hopefully we'll get our NOA1 this week.

Since most of us don't have our SO's close to us this holiday season. crying.gif

Is anyone else going to be spending time with some of their In-laws or fiance(e)'s relatives ?

I'll be seeing some of my fiance's relatives this Christmas weekend. smile.gif Yes, they are an interesting bunch. I dont mind it though, cuz they spoil me everytime i see them. tongue.gif
JIM & A.D.FemaleSierra Leone2008-12-23 13:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
QUOTE (JimandChristy @ Dec 22 2008, 03:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone, glad I found this thread, it will enable us to ask loads and loads of questions during this long process. We sent off our package on December 15th and arrived in Vermont on the 20th. We are just now waiting for confirmation on NOA1, we paid by money order with the USPS but I don't think there is anyway we can check to see if it has gone through.

We will keep everyone updated!


Welcome! Yah, i dont think there is a way to track money orders so u probably just have to wait till you get your NOA1 in the mail. I'm waiting for mine also, it's taking a little bit too long.

QUOTE (mamaronga @ Dec 22 2008, 04:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi!
we are december filers at VCS
sent it in Dec. 15 and was recieved on the 18th... so...hoping to see the check cased AND the NOA1 THIS WEEK! (though the holidays may affect that?)

i thought my packet was huge...but wow, that packet you took pictures of is gigantic!

yes i hope we can all have quick processing times...and that we can all support each other in the anxiousness of waiting!

the count-down for me to see my fiance is... 9 days! i'm so excited. it will be the best new year ever! smile.gif

good luck to all!


Welcome to VJ! Wow, enjoy your time with your fiance, that's a great way to start the new year. smile.gif

JIM & A.D.FemaleSierra Leone2008-12-22 22:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
I hear u on that Xaenyth, i really need to find something else to do other than checking the uscis site so much. I was hoping i'll get the server error u guys are geting tongue.gif at least i can hope for so kind of update but nope.... still no touch.
JIM & A.D.FemaleSierra Leone2008-12-22 13:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
Welcome to all the recent December K-1 filers!! The more the merrier... kicking.gif

Congratulations to all those that have received their NOA1's in the mail.

I checked the uscis site today the last time i was touched is still saying 12/2/08, i'm still waiting for my NOA1 to come in the mail. Hoping i get it before Christmas day.
JIM & A.D.FemaleSierra Leone2008-12-22 11:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
Welcome to the thread BonoBGood & BL2B. Best wishes to all of us.
@ Stevew158, Thanks for your support and encouragement we're going to need a lot of that. Also congratulation on your approval. good.gif

JIM & A.D.FemaleSierra Leone2008-12-19 11:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
QUOTE (Xaenyth @ Dec 16 2008, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is anyone else getting a lot of touches? I got touched again today. I wonder if I should be worried...
unsure.gif


I wouldn't worry about. Hey at least you know someone is actively working on your case and it's not stuck at the bottom of the pile. I'm still waiting on my NOA1, today will be 14 days since they cash my check. Well i least they got their money before it was accidently spent on Christmas shopping. whistling.gif Just kidding, but i sure was glad when the check cleared. biggrin.gif
JIM & A.D.FemaleSierra Leone2008-12-16 19:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
QUOTE (Xaenyth @ Dec 13 2008, 10:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh! They cashed my check yesterday and then today when I got home from work I had the Noa1 in the mail. I couldn't believe it. It was great!
I hope the rest of the journey is that amazingly fast, but I'm not holding my breath... whistling.gif


Congratulations Xaenyth, that was so on time, very fast too. Yah, i'm still waiting on my NOA1 to come in the mail. Would be nice if i get it before Christmas day.

QUOTE (missmissy @ Dec 14 2008, 06:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey all! I've been reading all of the other posts and getting mine ready to send in and it's going on TUESDAY! PurpleFrog, I am so happy to see that someone else too pictures of their stuff - I actually carried mine around with me while I was gathering all of the docments, afraid to leave it anywhere - what if something happened to it??? Good luck everyone!


Welcome to VJ missmissy. Good to see another December k-1 filer. Wishing you all the best on your journey.

JIM & A.D.FemaleSierra Leone2008-12-14 22:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
good.gif That's great. yahhhh, next runner up is........ NOA1. kicking.gif
JIM & A.D.FemaleSierra Leone2008-12-13 21:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
Welcome to the team PurpleFrog & yasser989!!
I'm so glad when i was finally able to mail off my package now everything is moving in slow motion for me. I know it's really early but i like to double and triple check everything i do, so i started printing out the I-134 and the instructions just to see what i'll need for that. I've even started looking for my old tax returns. biggrin.gif
JIM & A.D.FemaleSierra Leone2008-12-12 17:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
Welcome Xaenyth!!, Yes, now goes the nail bitting process. smile.gif
I know what you mean, i was checking my bank account everyday before my check was cashed. Now i'm waiting to receive my NOA1 in the mail. The last time i checked the USCIS site i was touched on 12/2/08. Just hang tight, your check will be cashed soon.
JIM & A.D.FemaleSierra Leone2008-12-12 09:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember '08 Vermont K-1 Filers
Hello Everyone !! I didn't see any thread for Vermont December K-1 Filers, so I'll like to start one so we can keep track of our progress. Anyone out there that have mailed out their I-129F package, waiting for their check to be cashed or NOA1. I would love to hear from you all. smile.gif

Best wishes to all as our journey continues.... kicking.gif
JIM & A.D.FemaleSierra Leone2008-12-11 12:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTHANK you GOD!!!! NOA2
congrats!
Eric_Jew NugFemaleJamaica2009-09-15 09:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe Are Approved!!!!!!!
congrats!
Eric_Jew NugFemaleJamaica2009-09-15 08:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTHANKS GOD--APPROVED ALSO!!
congrats! something good seems to be going on at vsc. hope it continues!
Eric_Jew NugFemaleJamaica2009-09-15 20:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED
congrats!
Eric_Jew NugFemaleJamaica2009-09-22 16:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVSC is moving quickly and decisively
congrats! am really excited to see this. just hope that trend continues. best of luck on the rest of your journey
Eric_Jew NugFemaleJamaica2009-09-25 12:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 received in 71 days! :)
congrats!!
Eric_Jew NugFemaleJamaica2009-10-09 18:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 approved at mumbai embassy
congrats!!!!!!!
Eric_Jew NugFemaleJamaica2009-10-09 18:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!!! Thank you, Jesus!!!
congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eric_Jew NugFemaleJamaica2009-10-06 23:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe Did IT !
Congrats!!!!! Will be glad when it is our turn. good.gif


Eric_Jew NugFemaleJamaica2009-10-13 13:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2!!! PRAISE GOD
thanks to everyone for your kind words. especially those from my fellow yardies! continue to pray for us on the rest of the journey, while we do the same for you guys.
Eric_Jew NugFemaleJamaica2009-10-15 11:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2!!! PRAISE GOD
congrats!!
Eric_Jew NugFemaleJamaica2009-10-14 22:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2!!! PRAISE GOD
we got our noa2 today!!!! thanks be to God, thanks to everyone here on vj for your advice and support, and thanks to VSC.
Eric_Jew NugFemaleJamaica2009-10-14 21:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC
QUOTE (lizandpat @ May 19 2009, 02:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dave - I've done the journal thing....doesn't help me at all.

I know the soda's was a huge thing. I've cut down on everything else...eating lots of salads...veggies....fruits...cut out most of my sweets...it'll get there but I just have so much I need to lose.



I agree with Maire - you have a great start here! Do you mind if I ask, did you look at your journal and try to figure out what "trouble spots" you might have? Do you drink juice? Just like soda, juice is *packed* with Carbs and calories. Like my doctor explained to me, one small orange has ~12 or so carbs (including about 2.5g of fiber and 1g protein) and about 45 calories, not squeeze out all the juice (and most of the calories/carbs) of 10 of them and put them into a glass and that is what you are drinking. 8oz of fresh juice has about 38g of Carbs and 121 calories (and some fruit juices even *add* sugar!). My reason for a food journal is not to keep it forever, but just for you to use to look if there are frequent items that may have an impact. This helped me some, but whatever works for you...

No matter what, you have a great start - if you lose 5lb/month (not too far from what you have done already) and can keep it up for 6 months, there goes 30 pounds!
Dave & JennyMalePhilippines2009-05-19 14:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC
QUOTE (lizandpat @ May 19 2009, 01:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
rofl.gif Only on this thread can we go from discussing weight loss to men in thongs..LOL!!

Maire - Thanks for the words of wisdom....I am going to take your advice and wait a bit longer with the pills.

D_n_M - I actually think having you as my personal trainer would do me wonders. I need someone to scream at me and make my butt get motivated. I don't have much will power but I love a challenge. As for Jenny Craig and Slim Fast...I've used slim fast and not seen any results. I was also on Weight Watchers with pretty much the same thing. I need...and will!...to exercise! I've had some set backs mostly with the knee surgery but I'm getting back on track.

Richard - I am like you...I start in the middle and work my way out...lol!



Thanks everyone for all your input and advise. It's necessary sometimes to get an outside perspective of things to see them clearly. I did see some results lately that frankly I'm shocked with.....between the first appointment on April 30th with my doctor about this whole Asthma thing and yesterday I've lost 6 pounds. Not sure how since I've not been exercising. The one thing I have done and been able to stick to...I completely cut out all soda's...even diet ones. I now only drink lemon water or tea (unsweet or sweetened with artifical sweetner). That is a HUGE accomplishment for me..lol!


6lbs is a great start. I think you may have explained some of your weight loss already. One can of coke is 140calories. If you had 1/day, you would have ~1000 calories less per week.

I would echo something though...if you don't find the "Jenny Craig"/"Slim Fast"/"Weight Watchers" very appealing, it is hard to stick to them. If you don't stick to them and substitute your "normal meal" for them or add in bad snacks, they won't help you. Also agree with regards to drugs etc...only use them if other changes are still not working.

If you want to attack the nutritional side, start reading the labels for everything you buy and eat and drink. Get a small notebook/journal and write *everything* you eat in it with the nutritional values (you can find them for most foods on the internet, private message me and I can send you some links when I dig them up). Use the journal and labels to try to reduce calories and avoid "bad foods". You can use this information to improve things and to get in the habit of understand the choice you make as you buy/order food.

Dave & JennyMalePhilippines2009-05-19 13:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC
QUOTE (D_n_M @ May 19 2009, 01:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
From what i understand and have experienced there is a window that will allow a woman to lose weight quickly after giving birth. As soon as she is healthy enough to start working out, her metabolism is working fast at that time, she can lose quickly and easily. But that is not a rule of thumb for all woman. The body chemistry and a good recovery plays an important factor.

Any man in a thong is just wrong! IMHO... but I'm a guy! ohmy.gif


I am a guy, and I believe that all men should be in thongs. The FOOTWEAR. But NEVER the underwear.
Dave & JennyMalePhilippines2009-05-19 13:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC
QUOTE (lizandpat @ May 19 2009, 12:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Richard-Joanna @ May 19 2009, 11:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ahhhh, just call 'em like I see 'em. When your HOT your HOT... and if you are like me... when your NOT, your not! tongue.gif



LOL!!


Ok..I have a question....everyone here is in a LOT better shape than I am but I'm working on it. I talked to my doctor yesterday and will be starting on Alli (weight loss pills) on Thursday. I'm walking 2 miles a day but i want to try something else as well....BUT...I have to be careful because I had knee surgery back in October and I still can't do a lot of things. Anyone have any suggestions???


You've gotten some good advice here already, but maybe I can offer some more (for good or bad). Losing weight is something that I have *had* to do since being diagnosed with Diabetes. I can now fit into clothes that I "outgrew" and have not fit into for the last 20 years (still need to lose another 10-20 though).

Overall remember to do what you can to address all of the aspects, mental, nutritional, and physical (exercise).

Mentally, don't fuss over a number on a scale. Weight will go up or down daily with all the intake and outtake and scales are less accurate than they appear. If you gain some weight, don't panic, it may be that your body is adding muscle more which weighs more while it is losing fat. Also keep working to manage your health and "habits" instead of 5-10 pounds. You can be healthy and a little overweight or "normal" weight and unhealthy. Also if you miss a day of exercise, or "splurge" don't let it affect your outlook - everyone has good days and bad, but you have the choice to let what you did yesterday affect your outlook for today - so just let it be yesterday and focus on what you can today. Also, don't forget you can make this a social thing as well - find someone to work out with (until your SO arrives, then you will have the "right" someone to "work out with" wink.gif.

Nutritionally, i would be careful with your Carbohydrate intake. I think everyone should. I was amazed what minimizing this did for my energy and hunger control. Eating Carbs can make you eat more than you would otherwise. I am not a fanatic about this - some Carbs are fine, (Atkins or something like that may be a bit overkill), but the average American's diet probably has 2-3 times the Carbs needed. Remember too that Carbs are "burned" first, and excess easily stored as Fat. You will get more "lasting" energy from protein. Watch your portions - you can use a nutritional scale if you want to be fanatic. Too much of a good this is a bad thing.

Physically, just try to get more exercise. You said you walk 2 miles a day, which is a great start. Try to get 3 miles a day, at least on weekends. Get a pedometer and track it that way and try to add 10% more in. Park at the far end of the parking lot and walk in, walk to the store (if you can). You can also try walking with some weights, mabye 5-10 lbs per arm and working your arms while you walk. Do some weight training - this can help your muscles burn more calories even at rest (work on your upper body to spare your knees). I am 150% with the swimming idea - don't worry about a free pool - look for community or gym with a pool, maybe that lets you pay by the day. So what if you spend $50/month to be happier and healthier! How about going kayaking/canoeing? Now *that* is a serious workout that for you arms.

No matter what, don't lose faith in yourself. Get exercise as you can, try to stay healthy. It sounds like you have been doing some great things for yourself already.



Dave & JennyMalePhilippines2009-05-19 13:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC
QUOTE (Julie Ivy @ May 16 2009, 08:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Feb VSC guys, sorry I have not been very vocal on the thread but have just had amazing news that Julie and I have been approved!!! We are so excited. After the last few weeks of nothing happening we were getting pretty frustrated so this is such a blessing. We got our NOA 1 on the 2nd of Feb so 3 and a half months is amazing. I wish all the other Feb VSC filers the best of luck. Cheers, Chris x x



Congratulations Chris and Julie! It is so great to hear a Feb VSC filer get an approval! It seems there have been a few approvals starting to trickle out (via post) and I hope this is a sign of a flood to come over the next couple weeks.

Thanks for sharing your great news and I hope NVC and USEM are equally as quick!
Dave & JennyMalePhilippines2009-05-16 21:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFebruary 09 - VSC
QUOTE (greg584 @ May 15 2009, 09:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (D_n_M @ May 14 2009, 05:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i just read the HB-1 season update. There are about 45000 applications that came in for the 2010 season. The cap is 65000. I would assume that there are reps that take care of certain types of visas. Otherwise I think all the other types will have a lag in processing. Only time will tell, and right now time is the enemy!



I do not disagree with anything you, or Dave and Jenny or D n M has said. I know I will get flamed for this, and do not misunderstand I am as anxious as anyone else here to have the incredibly slow process move forward. I just think we have put too much faith into Igor’s list, which is only an estimate, and because of the fluctuations, such as the HB-1, constantly changes. I do not even look at it any longer. I am not sticking up for the sluggish work at the VSC, I think it is pathetic, but their date for our process is 6 months, which sadly at this time almost seems more accurate than Igor’s list….please I want to be proven wrong so much, I want Igor’s list to be the more accurate of the two. Sadly I do not think that is the case.

Greg


Well, I do not worry much about Igor's list or the "timeline". I was commenting on the approvals as reported here. If you chart the last 2000 K1 approvals reported here (that is back to like Oct 2007), you will see the seasonal drop off in April/May/June. This year looks like May will be a record low *as reported by folks here*. I hope it is short lived.

Here are the monthly totals since 2008
2008
Jan 127
Feb 162
Mar 139
Apr 65
May 57
Jun 43
Jul 76
Aug 60
Sep 91
Oct 103
Nov 61
Dec 81
2009
Jan 130
Feb 176
Mar 138
Apr 118
May 14

Dave & JennyMalePhilippines2009-05-16 09:27:00