Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	I really hope all of you get your NOA2s this week! Then maybe we June and July filers will move up the ranks.	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-08-26 20:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	Slipped further down....now at 97!	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-08-26 15:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	Weird. Last night my projected date jumped forward by 5 days. Cool! Then today we heard of one or two approvals from VSC and I dropped back 6 days....#######?? How does this work? I think Bszoom is control of those projected dates. We are just being fooled into believing its an automatically generated estimate from VJ. He's like the mighty Oz, I'm telling you! The man behind the curtain.... its time to rise up like an army of spidermonkeys! Here we come!! Hahaha, I'm just bored. Bszoom knows we all appreciate his hard work and support. Thanks, man. Keep it up. We need it.	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-08-24 22:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	My inbox is full of emails from weirdos trying to increase my font!	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-14 00:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	Mirla, your video was really funny. I love stuff like that. Why aren't American prank-shows like this?? We're always too worried that we'll be sued by someone who didnt want to participate. I mean can you imagine if we tried half of the pranks that Asian television shows try? Imagine launching an American out of a Portable toilet stall on the beach somewhere. I would laugh my ### off if I saw it or if it happened to me. but I'm sure there would be some people who would claim injury or embarrassment. America's Funniest Home Videos has nothing on stuff like this!!	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-13 22:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (amrssnowangel @ Nov 13 2007, 03:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I get soo confused on how to work the TOILETS in the different countries..first time in Egypt...well..let me tell you...im used to the flushing thingy on the front..push down...your done....first toilet in Egypt..I looked..and llooked and looked...umm found a "button" on top...decided to push it...woooooooooo...THAT worked.but what was that other thing on the side???? Anyone ever been sprayed with a BIDET???? Well 4 years later I can't llive without my Bidet..but....lol have to admit took a trip to learn to use the bathrooms there...(no toilet paper in many and some places is just a hole in the ground.... ) Athens is an ok airport to....would love to go back to see Greece...Amsterdam...but not France..no desire...Im sure its beautiful but after my airport experience...dont intend to go back QUOTE (Jason-Sasha @ Nov 13 2007, 03:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Nixz_Chi @ Nov 13 2007, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Amrssnowangel....I thought it was just me that thought Air France sucks! I agree about the Paris airport...very depressing and nothing good to eat. This xmas I'm flying to nigeria and connecting through Frankfurt...never been to that airport. So far Amsterdam's airport is my fav. Oh and I also find cheap flights on cheapoair.com. Frankfurt's not too bad. But they are still doing some major construction in some wings of the airport. Dreary area of Frankfurt, but they have some nice bars and eateries in that airport. The restrooms are way too small and way too dirty. But that's pretty much worldwide. Never been through Frankfurt...wanted to..but the flights to Egypt at least...seem to have a HUGE layover there..and im just tooooooooo impatient to get there...now going HOME is a different story..I dont mind a lay over...but i've learned to try to avoid them now...I really do love my direct night flight..I sleep ALL the way there...SOOOOOOOOOO cool. I'm the opposite. I dont mind a layover going to Russia. Coming home, however, I just want to get to my place as quickly as possible. During a layover on my way to Europe, its relaxing. I can extend my excitement and just sit back and people watch. I imagine that most of them are in big hurries to get to business meetings, boring trips, etc. I smile and pretend that I'm the only happy person flying. Isnt it great?	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-13 15:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	I have been using international restrooms for many years and I still hate them all. why dont they keep water in the bowl??? Its cleaner that way. And what's up with the toilets that you actually stand on?? Seen these? Its like there are non-skid foot pads on the actual seat, for standing and welll.........hovering. Crazy! in Russia, you have to pay to use most toilets and paper is sometimes extra. hehehe.	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-13 15:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	Yes, Schiphol is a great airport! Just stay away from the train station in Amsterdam.....	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-13 15:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (Nixz_Chi @ Nov 13 2007, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Amrssnowangel....I thought it was just me that thought Air France sucks! I agree about the Paris airport...very depressing and nothing good to eat. This xmas I'm flying to nigeria and connecting through Frankfurt...never been to that airport. So far Amsterdam's airport is my fav. Oh and I also find cheap flights on cheapoair.com. Frankfurt's not too bad. But they are still doing some major construction in some wings of the airport. Dreary area of Frankfurt, but they have some nice bars and eateries in that airport. The restrooms are way too small and way too dirty. But that's pretty much worldwide.	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-13 15:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	Air France is the worst!! i spent Christmas one year on the tarmac in one of their planes. We sat on the ground for more than 9 hours. Weren't allowed back into the terminal. And we found out later that it was not the airport's fault. It was Air France. Finally we got off the ground. After the entire crew had been swapped out for a fresh one. And the food and bevs had to be replenished. Then at CDG airport in france, they lost half the plane's luggage!! Unbelievable. They had 9 extra hours to get all the bags to the freakin plane!! They have to be the worst in the industry. Lufthansa is my favorite airline. And my favorite airport has got to be JFK. as screwed up as it is, as dirty as it is....I love it. When I come back from a long trip to anywhere on Earth, its always nice to go home through NYC. Guess I'm biased. In december I'll be skipping New York, though. Going out of Atlanta instead. Dont want to risk another snow storm delay during the holidays.	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-13 15:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	http://www.expedia.c...=...amp;&rdct=1 I believe this price has changed. but if you tweak the dates a little, you'll eventually the find the right fare for you. Remember that its cheaper to fly in the middle of the week. Monday, tuesday, Wednesday, thursday. Its also cheapest to fly on the actual holiday. 12/25 12/26 01/01. Good luck!	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-13 15:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (amrssnowangel @ Nov 13 2007, 02:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JonOz @ Nov 13 2007, 02:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So, i was hearing these prices about Egypt airfares and I was thinking it sounded crazy. I work at a travel agency and I looked up some Egypt airfares for Dec 20-Jan14 and I came up with about $2200. Sometimes its better to check with an agency, so maybe you guys can end up in Egypt for the holidays! Well $2200 is still WAYYYYYYYYYY to much for me. I have two more trips planned. One in January...and one to go bring him home. I just noticed on that day I searched, that airfare was one of them...that WAS expedia.com LOL And it may have been the days I chose. Who knows..yes..Agencies can save money, I've heard that....but I prefer to fly only Egypt Air for many reasons...(Larger seats for my larger butt to start) Now you're brand loyal?? Amazing I'd fly in a cardboard box, with some rubberbands and a ceiling fan if I had to in order to be with Sasha. Edited by Jason-Sasha, 13 November 2007 - 02:38 PM.	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-13 14:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	I just quickly used Expedia.com. Found these examples to Egypt. Dec. 20 - Jan. 03 $1904 Dec. 26 - Jan. 10 $1100 That's from JFK to Cairo, roundtrip	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-13 14:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (Nicole_Michel2007 @ Nov 13 2007, 02:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (amrssnowangel @ Nov 13 2007, 01:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Nov 13 2007, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (amrssnowangel @ Nov 13 2007, 01:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Mel and Syl @ Nov 13 2007, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Byron, i wont be with my SO during the hollidays either we should meet here and a have a beer together. I'll be without my SO and ALL ALONE for the holidays ....can I come to?? I'll write a better bio for Byron...I promise... Me too....I will be alone....the ex has the children this Christmas....I even volunteered to work on Christmas but no one wanted it off......We are all east coasters........I could use a Mango Moqiuto........Lora My brother invited my parents for the holidays..my kids have plans with their "other side's" families..and airfare to Egypt on Egypt Air is over $7,000!!!!! Soooooooooooo, holidays will consist of, cams, voice chat, emailed cards, phone calls and a thankful spirit for another grand year and the year that is to come. Its funny to me that you say that - I had no intentions of seeing Micho again until this was all over - but my mom surprised me yesterday and told me to start looking for tickets - I put in my search criteria and the tickets came up anywehre from $9800 to $14,000 - for one ticket. I thought I was going nutz!~! I love him but not 14k's worth for 3 weeks! I really thought I had done something wrong so I quick closed the web page but you just confirmed it for me!!! Damn! Where are you guys flying to?? The Moon?? I would never spend more than 2000 for any ticket to anywhere. I have my tickets paid for my trip to Moscow on December 26th. And they only cost me a little over 700$..... Did you try Expedia.com? try all major airlines that fly that route. Go to their specific webpages. I'm almost 100% certain you can do much better than those awful prices. And try your search after Midnight Eastern Time. Prices tend to change between 12am and 2am, especially on Tuesdays. Also, you should go to your nearest book store and look for a cheap airfare guide. Worth the 20 bucks for all the juicy industry secrets. Will give you more options when shopping for airfare.	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-13 14:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?		Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-13 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (rouguewave @ Nov 13 2007, 12:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (BYRON-LEIDY @ Nov 13 2007, 11:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (StillThePrettiest @ Nov 13 2007, 11:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> it's never-ending, BUT you now have a whole range of fonts and colours and sizes and styles to distract you, at least for a little while Thanks for the hugs amrssnowangel!!!!!!!!!!!!! StillThePrettiest....Im like a little kid with a new toy!!!! But all jokes aside ....Im dying here!!!! This process is taking its toll on me....i never thought it would be this straining!! Hey Byron, just to change the subject... Can you tell us a little about yourself? What's your background, where are you from, where'd you grow up, what kind of work you do? That kind of stuff? Not looking to break your anonymity. Just curious. He's a professional poker player. Can't you tell by his patience??	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-13 12:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	27 approvals so far for this month, is that correct??	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-13 12:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	Alright. Tuesday is close. Well, actually it's Tuesday now. I'm anxious to see the downpour of recent approvals continue. Would love to see another 20 approvals before Saturday. Good luck everyone!	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-13 01:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (BYRON-LEIDY @ Nov 12 2007, 01:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I wish i could just sleep and wake up the day my approval happens ( God willing it happens)... I often have the exact same thought. Especially during the weeks leading up to one of my trips to Russia. Like now. It would be nice to sleep the days away, wake up on Christmas, then fly to Moscow.	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-12 14:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (BYRON-LEIDY @ Nov 12 2007, 01:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Mel and Syl @ Nov 12 2007, 11:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Byron hang in there, let us keep on praying for some good news very soon. Thanks Mel and Syl....im hanging in...BY A THREAD!!!! Yeah, literally. This thread!! Its the only thing keeps him going now. But he's a trooper. He'll make it!!	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-12 13:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	Cool. Sasha and I are in the top 25 percentile of BBSusie's list.	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-12 12:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?		Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-12 02:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	Well, I was bored so I did some timeline searching. I only searched VSC for any K-visa type approvals. These are some numbers I came up with. My seach dates begin one day ahead of the actual period. Approvals January 42 February 27 March 48 April 36 May 37 June 15 July 26 August 29 September 13 October 20 Are these numbers right?? If so, I'd say Vermont has made huge progress! Of course, the numbers could be skewed depending on the number of members for each month who are active on VJ. But still, for the first 1/3 of the month, we've crushed every other month this year! Please keep it up... November 26 (and counting...)	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-12 01:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	Cool! Still moving right along, it seems. VSC is waking!! And where is BSZoom?? His lists would be interesting now. I'm a veteran, Gulf War veteran. So, I'm wishing every other Vet in this thread a Happy Veterans' Day!!! Good luck all! Keep the faith. And reassure your loved one that you are never going to give up....Peace.	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-12 01:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	I hope my DUI from 4 years ago will not cause me any problems. Though, i cant imagine everyone with a DUI has been delayed for AR. Hmmm.....	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-10 00:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (Nixz_Chi @ Nov 9 2007, 08:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Holy Shyt! I've been approved! Receipt Number: EAC071XXXXXXXXX Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) Current Status: Approval notice sent. On November 9, 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. Wow! And they are still coming.... congrats!	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-09 22:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	Holy $hit! Did it start raining?? I get home from work and there have been approvals falling from the sky today. Evidently. Congratulations to everyone who was approved today! Byron.....it's coming. I know he hates to hear that, but it definitely is. Edited by Jason-Sasha, 09 November 2007 - 04:50 PM.	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-09 16:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (Bobalouie @ Nov 8 2007, 11:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jason-Sasha @ Nov 8 2007, 10:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Holidays apart are the worst. But finally I will have a New Year's Eve with Sasha. This would have been the 3rd one apart. Still wont have Christmas together though. But at least we'll have Russian Christmas together. This will be the last holiday season we all have to suffer away from our fiance(e)s. Knock on wood!! Jason, Where you going to be in Russia? I am going to be over there about the same time, Leave here Dec 27th and come back on Jan 8. I will be in Sochi. I will be in Moscow. I'm leaving for Moscow on the 26th and returning on the 10th of January. I cant wait!	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-09 09:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	Holidays apart are the worst. But finally I will have a New Year's Eve with Sasha. This would have been the 3rd one apart. Still wont have Christmas together though. But at least we'll have Russian Christmas together. This will be the last holiday season we all have to suffer away from our fiance(e)s. Knock on wood!!	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-08 23:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (BYRON-LEIDY @ Nov 8 2007, 12:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Send Sasha a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM ALL OF US JASON!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you, Byron. I hope that you will get your approval really really soon and start building wonderful future with Leidy. Good luck to both of you. Sasha	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-08 09:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	Jason, my love, thank you for your congratulations. I love you, too, very much... and I miss you. i'll talk to you soon Sasha	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-08 09:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (BYRON-LEIDY @ Nov 8 2007, 12:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Send Sasha a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM ALL OF US JASON!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Byron, but I'm sure she noticed your congratulations even before I did.	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-08 03:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	Happy Birthday Sasha! I You Baby... You're my Angel. Edited by Jason-Sasha, 08 November 2007 - 12:13 AM.	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-08 00:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	Byron!! What the hell are you still doing here?? Someone get this guy an approval so we can be rid of him, once and for all! Jeesh! I'm just kidding of course, buddy. You're doing really well, keeping it together. We're all on your side, homie. Keep goin strong!!!	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-07 22:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	Thanks Chi! Thanks Drew! Needed that. Stay positive all!!	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-07 15:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	Does anyone know the email address to an Ombudsman? I'm trying to send out some emails and need all resources. Thanks.	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-07 14:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (ZeeNusah @ Nov 6 2007, 11:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 10 approvals from VSC so far since the beginning of November...I hope they keep it up Zee, how do figure there have been 10 approvals since November 1st? I really want to believe this is true, but when I do a timeline search from 11-01 to 11-06 I only get 6 results for VSC. And my search include all visa types from Vermont. I hope you are correct and I hope that this continues. Congrats to Sunnylight! wow. working on mid June filers it seems. I know they still have some May filers waiting, but this could be good news for us July filers....cool!	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-06 11:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (HakeemConstance @ Nov 5 2007, 06:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Nov 5 2007, 07:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (amrssnowangel @ Nov 5 2007, 04:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Nov 5 2007, 04:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Nixz_Chi @ Nov 5 2007, 03:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Omizo_Tusha @ Nov 5 2007, 03:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Nov 5 2007, 04:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everyone......I live about 20 minutes outside of Washington, DC and just got back from my Congressman's office......It actually was interesting.....the liason with the USCIS called the Vermont Center and found out our case is with a case worker since November 1.....they said that because of the length of time they have been taking to process the cases that they are having to do an extra security check on the petitioner(from Noa1 until now) to make sure I have not committed a major crime or something......Also that our age difference......I am older then Oscar makes our case a red flag case for fraud........I know that earlier in the forum someone asked about that and they do consider that......I said the the liason that more older woman are dating younger men now and she said her husband was 10 years younger then her....but he lived down the street from her not in another country were someone has the right to scrutinize the relationship.......So I at least know they have it on someone's desk.....Oh please God say yes.....Lora Do you live in MD side or VA side? If it is MD, what is the name of the Congressman did you pay visit? Hi Omizo...I see your in Maryland like me....so perhaps this will help.... http://www.visi.com/.../...tc&state=md I live in Northern Virginia.....Congressman Wolfe......they were very very helpful.....I will always vote for him now Im right down the road from you...right below Fredericksburg....cool WoW...that is great.....I live in Bristow....and filed June 6 so you are right behind me........It makes me feel so much better to know you guys are so close........and can unerstand how I feel....thanks......Lora Awesome, I am in Manassas. Hello neighbors And I am in Williamsburg. Lots of Virginians here.	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-05 18:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (English Muffin @ Nov 5 2007, 03:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (BYRON-LEIDY @ Nov 5 2007, 06:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was wondering the same thing Jason....I had a DUI 9 years ago.. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong but I think it could only make a difference if the beneficiary had a DUI. Gillian Hope so!	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-05 05:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	B)--> QUOTE(Bill B @ Nov 4 2007, 06:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I found this on an immigration lawyer's web site. It gives some good insight into what security checks are done and specifically at USCIS. Reading this I can see how some folks could be delayed if they get flagged and put into another pile for a special adjudicator to further research. Anyway, interesting reading here... Ref: http://www.usaimmigr...tiveReview.html SECURITY NAME CHECKS AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW* REVISED: December 2006 GARY G. BALA I. SECURITY NAME CHECKS (ALSO CALLED BACKGROUND CHECKS) For public safety & welfare and national security reasons, all visa petitions under current regulation and procedure are placed through security name checks at three (3) locations: 1. USCIS office, 2. National Visa Center (NVC) and 3. the U.S. Consulate where the visa is ultimately issued. There can be not one but several levels of security checking: There is an initial security name check done rountinely on all in-coming petitions. If the results produce a "lookout hit" or "red flag hit", the petition is placed in line for additional more intensive customized security screening, which could include a request for full fingerprints and which obviously has the undesirable effect of extending processing time for adjudication. While security checking is widely focused on the visa beneficiary, petitioners and even attorneys and consultants involved in a case are subject to security screening. A Lookout Hit or Red Flag Hit can be generated on a visa petition, among other reasons, for any the following: *Past arrest record *Past criminal conviction record *Past firearms record *Past record of domestic violence or sexual offenses *Past fingerprint record with any law enforcement agency *Past visa or immigration history *Watch List or Pending Charges "Hit": Petitioner or Beneficiary is currently on watch list or wanted on pending charges with any law enforcement or other government agency, (local, state, federal, FBI, INTERPOL, Homeland Security, State Department designated terrorist group list) *Common or Similar Last Name with others in the database who have past arrest or conviction records (sometimes called a "False Hit") Under post 09-11 legislation such as USA Patriot Act, Border Security Act and Intelligence Reform Act, our Immigration Service, the Consulates, and Customs and Border Protection, have worked to significantly upgrade their technological capabilites, increase inter-agency data-sharing and coordinate investigative activities. The current policy directive is "zero tolerance" policy for security issues. The on-going U.S.Visit program is one example. Another important example is the implementation of a critical software upgrade which effectively links up Immigration and Consular databases with many local law enforcement data bases and the FBI criminal database. Obviously, any security name check is only as good as the accuracy and completeness of the database upon which the check the done. Here is a sample of the principal databases upon which an immigration and consular security check can be done currently: *NCIC (National Crime Information Center)(also called FBI criminal database) *IBIS (Interagency Border Inspection System) [Click Here for More Information on Security Checks with IBIS.] *NIIS (Non-Immigrant Information System) *CLASS (Consular Lookout and Support System)(This name-check database in particular has been greatly expanded, now storing up to 18 million records.) *CCD ( Consular Consolidated Date Base)(Stores 75 million records of past visa applications and outcomes) *TIPOFF (Classified DOS Bureau of Intelligence database) *NAILS (National Automated Immigration Lookout System) *TECS II (Treasury Enforcement and Communucation System) *TSC and TTIC databases (DOS Terrorist Screening system) At USCIS (Homeland Security Department) stage, currently, NCIC, IBIS and NIIS database checks are done, with the option, if warranted, to do additional database checks. At National Visa Center (State Department) stage, a separate independent NCIC database check is done by in-house FBI staff in connection with information supplied in the DS-230. Based on results, NVC has the option to request full fingerprints to be taken at post. NVC checks can usually be completed in 24 hours. In some limited cases involving high-risk visa applicants meeting certain specific criteria, NVC also does Security Advisory Opinions (SOAs) before sending the file to Consular Post. At Consular stage, there are three (3) Visa Security name checks done: CONDOR, MANTIS AND MORE ANOTHER NCIC (via CLASS) [Consulate has option, if warranted, to run full gamut of checks, such as CCD (past visa applications & results), TIPOFF (DOS Bureau of Intelligence), NAILS (Nat'l Automated Immigration Lookout System), TECS II (Treasury Dept. database), TSC & TTIC (DOS Terrorist screening)]. CONDOR refers to a check done mostly of information supplied on Form DS-157, and focuses on visa applicants with a potential terrorist, firearms or weapons background. CONDOR in most cases should be completed in 90 days or less. If not, contact the VO Public Inquiry line at Tel: 202-663-1225 or usvisa@state.gov MANTIS refers to when potentially sensitive technologies might be used by the visa applicant in her visit to the U.S. If the visa applicant might employ a "critical-fields" technology in the U.S. which could have a "dual-use" such military or national security application, this check will be done to screen out a high-risk applicant. Most MANTIS checks can be done in 30 days. If not, contact the SAO Problem Resolution Unit at saoinquiries@state.gov. NCIC (via CLASS) refers to the name check procedure done by the Consulate with the NCIC criminal database at FBI. This procedure screens visa applicants by name to see if there is a "hit" with the criminal database: that is, a person in the criminal database has the same or very similar name to the visa applicant. "False Hits" Problem: Consular posts however have recently been inundated with "false hits" from 7 million new names added to the NCIC database, including persons with convictions for minor offenses such as simple DUIs and shoplifting. Many visa applicants with common names with those in the database get a "false hit": the refers to when a visa applicant's name matches a name in the datebase but is NOT actually that same person in the database, just a person with a common or very similar name. This places the case into what is called "Administrative Review". Under current rules, the Consulate is required in this circumstance to receive full clearance from FBI (via the NVC) before Consulate can issue the visa. It may require a full fingerprint check and customized investigation. Full clearance from FBI (via the NVC) in most cases can take 4 to 6 weeks, but in some cases much longer and even months. "False hits" have become a major problem for some visa applicants. There are reportedly an alarming number of false hits caused by similar or identical or very similar names, or errors, inconsistencies or discrepencies in listed names in official documents. This is true especially in countries, such as the Latin countries, where there are only a few surnames and name-similarity is common, or record-keeping accuracy in official documents is dubious. Reportedly, approximately half of all names in the NCIC database are Latino, and this has resulted in a high number of false hits for individuals with common or very similar last names at Consulates in the Latin countries. Applicants presently are not allowed the opportunity to prove that they are not the same person as that on the database, nor is there a way to initiate security checking in advance of the visa application. Thus, the best protection for visa applicants to avoid name check problems and delays resulting from Administrative Review at the Consulates and USCIS is: providing full, accurate and truthful name information (first, last, middle, and other) in all forms and documents, timely submission of local police clearance reports and promptly complying with any request for full fingerprints. *SPECIAL NOTE ON EFFORTS TO AVOID OR CIRCUMVENT "FALSE HIT" BACKGROUND SECURITY CHECK*: Except in the most extra-ordinary circumstances, advance efforts to avoid or circumvent "false hit" before it happens, or complete a background security check in advance, such early submission to the Consulate of the DS-156 and DS-157 or police, arrest or fingerprint records, will probably not be fruitful. As stated by AILA: "Although attorneys have attempted to be pro-active and expedite the process by submitting copies of arrest records, final court-dispositions and attorney-initiated FBI results [and DS-156 and 157], at the initial visa application, consular officers are required to obtain fingerprints in a NCIC name check "hit". Once a post has received a response from the FBI via the National Visa Center (NVC), it may at the consular officer's discretion accept documentation from the applicant that matches the extract provided by the FBI. However, consular posts will not accept submission of all related documents in lieu of initiating required security checks and fingerprinting." See 22 CFR Section 41.105( B) (2), and "DOS Answers to AILA's Questions" (Oct. 02, 2002), published on AILA InfoNet at Doc. No. 02100340 (posted Oct. 03, 2002). *SPECIAL NOTE ON NEW SOFTWARE TO EXPEDITE "FALSE HIT" CLEARANCES*: Department of State (DOS) has initiated worldwide deployment of new computer software that is expected to greatly reduced the clearance time for applicants who have been the subject of "false hits" in the visa security check process. The new software will allow posts to capture the applicant's digital fingerprints and check them electronically with the FBI's NCIC database within 24 hours. DOS has launched this new software through a pilot program at consular posts in Mexico City, and reports that the pilot program has been able to clear "false hits" in as little as same day (sometimes in one or two hours). Worldwide deployment of the new software to expected to be finalized once the Technical Communications Security Office approves the program. See "DOS Answers to AILA'S Questions" (March 23, 2006), published on AILA InfoNet at Doc. No. 06041060 (posted Apr. 10, 2006). II. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW "Administrative Review" refers to a Consular Official placing the case "on hold" because the Visa Petitioner or Beneficiary FAILED TO PASS the security name check or background check, or because the Consulate or State Department or Homeland Security NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE some issue or matter in the case more closely. Cases placed into Administrative Review can ADD WEEKS OR EVEN MONTHS to processing time and final decision on visa issuance, typically in most cases AT LEAST 4 to 8 weeks additional time. Under current regulation, there is no right of appeal within State Department or Homeland Security for administrative review status. It is suggested that visa petitioners and beneficiaries keep track of the status of their case as best as possible, and secure, if possible, the reason or reasons their case has been placed into administrative review, which at least helps to relieve some anxiety during the waiting time. **STATUS CHECK OF CASES IN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW: Status Checks of cases in administrative review should first be addressed to the Consulate in question. Click Here for List of Consulates. The State Department's Office of Visa Services can also assist in status checking of cases which are unusually delayed. Tel: 202-663-1225 (Punch 1, Then 0, Avg. Wait Time Approx. 15 minutes to Speak with a Live "Visa Specialist", ET 8:30 AM to 5:00PM). E-Mail: usvisa@state.gov Click Here for More Information. For people who want to be active during the painful waiting period, especially if it becomes protracted, here are two suggestions: 1. Request in Writing Information from Immigration Service and the State Department under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regarding the reason for the Administrative Delay. See: USCIS Freedom of Information Act Request. and State Department Freedom of Information Request. 2. Order the Visa Applicant's FBI record directly from the FBI and have it ready in case the Embassy requests same. See: FBI Criminal History Record. **WRIT OF MANDAMUS: What is this Writ and How is it Obtained? "Writ of Mandamus" refes to a federal court order signed by a federal district judge which directs the Consular Official in the State Department's U.S. Consulate abroad to decide whether to issue a visa or not within a short time. It is appropriate ONLY in a limited number of extra-ordinary cases, where the visa applicant's waiting time has been extremely long. It requires that the U.S. Citizen Visa Petitioner be prepared to spend the time, effort and money to file a federal court lawsuit, namely, an Action for Writ of Mandamus, in the District Court where the Petitioner resides. It is also generally required that reasonable documented efforts be made with Immigration Service or U.S. Consulate and State Department BEFORE filing suit in court. As explained by the U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit: "Mandamus is an extraordinary remedy and is available to compel a federal official to perform a duty only if: (1) the individual's claim is clear and certain; (2) the official's duty is nondiscretionary, ministerial, and so plainly prescribed as to be free from doubt, and (3) no other adequate remedy is available. Azurin v. Von Raab, 803 F.2d 993, 995 (9th Cir.1986)." A Writ of Mandamus is usually not appropriate for a Visa Petitioner and Applicant whose case has been placed into Administrative Review for only a few days, weeks or even months. However, it may be appropriate for a case which has been waiting for many, many months and even years. See: Patel v. Reno (U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Cir., No. 96-55359a, Jan. 16, 1998)(Court issues Writ of Mandamus to Consular Officials at U.S. Consulate in Bombay, India because "consulate had a duty to act" when Petitioner's family visa applications were under administrative review for EIGHT (8) years without decision). For more general information, see: Writ of Mandamus Process Practice Advisory from AILF. *INTERNATIONAL MARRIAGE BROKER REGULATION ACT ("IMBRA")*: Security Name Checks at USCIS and the Consulates have reportedly intensified due to the passage of IMBRA, which effectively requires more security checks of both Petitioner and Beneficiary, including check for Abuse Protections Orders, court-restraining or "no-contact" orders and past domestic violence history, and a check on the number of a past K Visa petitions a Petitioner has submitted.[/quote] Yeah....but does this mean that a DUI I had 4 years ago could delay our approval?? 0 22 Jun 05 - We met in a tiny bar in Williamsburg, Va. (spent all summer together) 27 May 06 - Sasha comes back for a 2nd glorious summer (spent 8 months apart) 01 Jan 07 - Jason travels to Moscow for 2 weeks with Sasha 27 May 07 - Jason again travels to Moscow for 2 weeks of perfection 14 July 07 - I-129F and all related documents sent to VSC 16 July 07 - I-129F delivered to VSC and signed for by P. Novak 20 July 07 - NOA1 issued / receipt number assigned 27 Sep 07 - Jason travels to Moscow to be with Sasha for 2 weeks 28 Nov 07 - NOA2 issued...TOUCHED!...then...APPROVED!!! 01 Dec 07 - NVC receives/assigns case # 04 Dec 07 - NVC sends case to U.S. Embassy Moscow 26 Dec 07 - Jason visits Sasha in Russia for the 4th and final time of 2007 22 Feb 08 - Moscow Interview! (APPROVED!!!)..Yay! 24 Mar 08 - Sasha and Jason reunite in the U.S. 31 May 08 - Married 29 Dec 08- Alexander is born 11 Jan 10 - AOS / AP / EAD package sent 19 Jan 10 - AOS NOA1 / AP NOA1 / EAD NOA1 08 Feb 10 - AOS case transferred to CSC 16 Mar 10 - AP received 16 Mar 10 - AOS approved 19 Mar 10 - EAD received 22 Mar 10 - GC received Back to top	Jason-Sasha	Male	Russia	2007-11-04 23:44:00