March 2009 k-1 people

[Richard-Joanna 1]

Richard - Are any Feb filers out there with no update, no rhyme/reason as to why they haven't been approved?

there appear to be 6 couples that have logged on recently but have not updated a NOA2 status

[AmyStan 0]

Richard - Are any Feb filers out there with no update, no rhyme/reason as to why they haven't been approved?

there appear to be 6 couples that have logged on recently but have not updated a NOA2 status

Hopefully just a matter of not updating timelines. March is low hanging fruit VSC needs to get off the tree.

[Richard-Joanna 1]

Richard - Are any Feb filers out there with no update, no rhyme/reason as to why they haven't been approved?

there appear to be 6 couples that have logged on recently but have not updated a NOA2 status

Hopefully just a matter of not updating timelines. March is low hanging fruit VSC needs to get off the tree.

I still believe that the USCIS is padding the numbers and will be well into June by the end of the month for the fiscal year end. I normally do not subscribe to the conspiracy theory... but in this case I do... Sorry to say, that I believe that many March, April and May filers will be left in the dust while the USCIS tries to make themselves look better for the year end. Just my opinion mind you.

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

seems like the USCIS favors people from Philippines could be the factor of how busy embassies are Don't u think so ?

Boy, i sure wish I knew... Stephen said that their Embassy (South Korea) was slow... and he was late in getting their approval. I can tell you that the Warsaw Embassy is also slow, based on the published interviews for k1 this month... there were only like 10 or 12 compared to 30 or so the last few months. I am like a mushroom... I am in the dark and fed sh!t

Did I say that? If I did, I misspoke... Seoul is a very quick embassy; Elisha says she may have an appointment as little as 3 days after requesting one. The medical is likewise quick: no appointment necessary, in and out in 40 minutes, and results available by end of day.

I heartily agree with the part about late approval, though!

Edited September 1, 2009 by Stephen + Elisha

[AmyStan 0]

I still believe that the USCIS is padding the numbers and will be well into June by the end of the month for the fiscal year end. I normally do not subscribe to the conspiracy theory... but in this case I do... Sorry to say, that I believe that many March, April and May filers will be left in the dust while the USCIS tries to make themselves look better for the year end. Just my opinion mind you.

I am in complete agreement. It's the only thing that makes sense - at the same time making us all very angry.

[Richard-Joanna 1]

seems like the USCIS favors people from Philippines could be the factor of how busy embassies are Don't u think so ?

Boy, i sure wish I knew... Stephen said that their Embassy (South Korea) was slow... and he was late in getting their approval. I can tell you that the Warsaw Embassy is also slow, based on the published interviews for k1 this month... there were only like 10 or 12 compared to 30 or so the last few months. I am like a mushroom... I am in the dark and fed sh!t

Did I say that? If I did, I misspoke... Seoul is a very quick embassy; Elisha says she may have an appointment as little as 3 days after requesting one. The medical is likewise quick: no appointment necessary, in and out in 40 minutes, and results available by end of day.

I heartily agree with the part about late approval, though!

I probably am mis-quoting you

[missmissy 38]

Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between August 30, 2009 and September 14, 2009* (RFEs at the Vermont Service Center typically add an extra 18 days, which has been added to the estimated processing time).

[Richard-Joanna 1]

Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between August 30, 2009 and September 14, 2009* (RFEs at the Vermont Service Center typically add an extra 18 days, which has been added to the estimated processing time).

I didn't know the VJ system did that... That is pretty cool... and from I have seen... its pretty accurate... I know you are jumping out of your skin... but I will trade places with you!!!!!

How did court go? and the BIG showing??

[missmissy 38]

Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between August 30, 2009 and September 14, 2009* (RFEs at the Vermont Service Center typically add an extra 18 days, which has been added to the estimated processing time).

I didn't know the VJ system did that... That is pretty cool... and from I have seen... its pretty accurate... I know you are jumping out of your skin... but I will trade places with you!!!!!

How did court go? and the BIG showing??

Won my case, thanks for asking AND probably going to write an offer tomorrow. THAT is the big news of the day!

As for the wait - I talked to Lars this morning. I just had a big ol' crying fit and he was absolutely marvelous about it. He has assured me that even if we can't get the visa approved in time for him to be here November 15th, we will spend those three weeks that he is out of Congo. I guess I better explain - he is there for 90 days and out for 21. We had planned on getting married the day before my birthday, November 27 - if we could get it all done.

So, as it stands now - if we can't get the visa approved and embassy issues worked out, I will still get to spend three weeks with Lars in November, we just don't know exactly where. You have no idea how much better that makes me feel! He wasn't moving here permanently anyway. I just want to see him.

[AmyStan 0]

Won my case, thanks for asking AND probably going to write an offer tomorrow. THAT is the big news of the day!

As for the wait - I talked to Lars this morning. I just had a big ol' crying fit and he was absolutely marvelous about it. He has assured me that even if we can't get the visa approved in time for him to be here November 15th, we will spend those three weeks that he is out of Congo. I guess I better explain - he is there for 90 days and out for 21. We had planned on getting married the day before my birthday, November 27 - if we could get it all done.

So, as it stands now - if we can't get the visa approved and embassy issues worked out, I will still get to spend three weeks with Lars in November, we just don't know exactly where. You have no idea how much better that makes me feel! He wasn't moving here permanently anyway. I just want to see him.

Sounds great Missy. Having a date you can count on has got to be a "good thing" (as someone else familiar with courtrooms would say). Make it a really cool location and take your camera! No hospitals!!

[mari joe 1]

seems like the USCIS favors people from Philippines could be the factor of how busy embassies are Don't u think so ?

Yeah well, I'm finding that a little hard to believe right now

[R&AINC 1]

Hi,

Just a quick update. On the 26th, I finally received packet 3. It was just a letter saying, go to the website and download the forms.....

I have assembled packet 3 and ready to send it tomorrow. ( I am still not 100% sure if I answered everything correctly)...

Then I have to send the Documents check list once I have everything ready(need to translate documents, and affidavit of support)

Hopefully I can have the interview by October.

Let me tell you something: I think the easy part was waiting for the NOA2, all this paperwork is driving me crazy.

[Richard-Joanna 1]

Hi,

Just a quick update. On the 26th, I finally received packet 3. It was just a letter saying, go to the website and download the forms.....

I have assembled packet 3 and ready to send it tomorrow. ( I am still not 100% sure if I answered everything correctly)...

Then I have to send the Documents check list once I have everything ready(need to translate documents, and affidavit of support)

Hopefully I can have the interview by October.

Let me tell you something: I think the easy part was waiting for the NOA2, all this paperwork is driving me crazy.

Do you need some help with the forms?

[missmissy 38]

Hi,

Just a quick update. On the 26th, I finally received packet 3. It was just a letter saying, go to the website and download the forms.....

I have assembled packet 3 and ready to send it tomorrow. ( I am still not 100% sure if I answered everything correctly)...

Then I have to send the Documents check list once I have everything ready(need to translate documents, and affidavit of support)

Hopefully I can have the interview by October.

Let me tell you something: I think the easy part was waiting for the NOA2, all this paperwork is driving me crazy.

Do you need some help with the forms?

Those forms are confusing aren't they??

[Richard-Joanna 1]

hey missy.... i am confused about your k1... wedding and Lars going back to Congo and how you are going to do that?