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[AndyMisiu 0]

I called VSC using the calling instructions (given on VJ) to get a live person, it worked!! They said "Hello, Vermont Service Center"

A very nice young lady answered the phone and asked how she could help me. I politely explained to her (in the most charming way) that I know it's probably too early for me to be calling. That I told myself I would wait the 60 days requested to process an RFE (by the way it still says within 60 days in the prompts for processing an RFE) but I couldn't wait. I'm trying to follow all the rules and regulations but can't wait. I said that I've been reading horror stories of security checks and since I have answered "yes" to convictions, I was afraid I would be stuck in security checks.

She responded by saying that they received my request for more information on July 28th and my petition was with an officer and currently being looked over.

I asked her "what does that exactly mean?"

She said it means they are looking over my file to decide if it's going to be approved, denied, or request for more information. She said that's all she can disclose.

I asked her if that meant security checks were already done.

She said that this type of petition does not go through prolonged security checks unless something else is found. Then they would need to request a different type of security check.

I asked her "if I were in security checks, would you have told me that?" she said "yes".

So, I don't know what all that means, it could mean nothing. It could all be canned responses to my questions, I don't know. All I know is it felt good to talk to someone about my file and at least have a conversation concerning it.

Has anyone else got the "it's with an officer" response? Does that mean a decision soon? or does that mean I'm in a pile, nothing really changed, here's what I'm supposed to say, have a nice day.

Edited September 11, 2006 by AndyMisiu

[no name 1]

I called VSC using the calling instructions (given on VJ) to get a live person, it worked!! They said "Hello, Vermont Service Center"

A very nice young lady answered the phone and asked how she could help me. I politely explained to her (in the most charming way) that I know it's probably too early for me to be calling. That I told myself I would wait the 60 days requested to process an RFE (by the way it still says within 60 days in the prompts for processing an RFE) but I couldn't wait. I'm trying to follow all the rules and regulations but can't wait. I said that I've been reading horror stories of security checks and since I have answered "yes" to convictions, I was afraid I would be stuck in security checks.

She responded by saying that they received my request for more information on July 28th and my petition was with an officer and currently being looked over.

I asked her "what does that exactly mean?"

She said it means they are looking over my file to decide if it's going to be approved, denied, or request for more information. She said that's all she can disclose.

I asked her if that meant security checks were already done.

She said that this type of petition does not go through prolonged security checks unless something else is found. Then they would need to request a different type of security check.

I asked her "if I were in security checks, would you have told me that?" she said "yes".

So, I don't know what all that means, it could mean nothing. It could all be canned responses to my questions, I don't know. All I know is it felt good to talk to someone about my file and at least have a conversation concerning it.

Has anyone else got the "it's with an officer" response? Does that mean decision soon? or does that mean I'm in a pile, nothing really changed, here's what I'm supposed to say, have a nice day.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=31116

[raymaga 25]

I hope you hear something soon.

Best wishes for a speedy approval.

[AndyMisiu 0]

Devilette,

Thanks for the thread!! it all sounds pretty good. I hope it comes to pass!!

[mozplay 29]

Well, the good news is that you know that you are not hung up in security checks (which seems like it could be a nightmare). Just keep plodding away and hopefully something will happen soon.

Good luck

Mo

[AndyMisiu 0]

Well, the good news is that you know that you are not hung up in security checks (which seems like it could be a nightmare). Just keep plodding away and hopefully something will happen soon.

Good luck

Mo

Well, at least not hung up at USCIS (VSC) level. I still have the NVC and the Consulate to get through. One step at a time, come on VSC!!

[Nagishkaw 510]

Andy,

You faired better than I just did . I called the lames to ask whats up with our case and was given the same schpeel , wait the 60 days cos of the second RFE. I was given no more information than that .period. But this being our case is at CSC....go figure.

God Bless you, Andy. Praying that your wait ends soon.

[Dinha 0]

Hi, "AndyMisiu"!!!

You wrote:

I called VSC using the calling instructions (given on VJ) to get a live person, it worked!!

Could you send the link where they explain how we can do that?!

Thanks a lot and good vibes from Brazil!

[AndyMisiu 0]

Hi, "AndyMisiu"!!!

You wrote:

I called VSC using the calling instructions (given on VJ) to get a live person, it worked!!

Could you send the link where they explain how we can do that?!

Thanks a lot and good vibes from Brazil!

Well, this worked for the Vermont Service Center. I'm not sure how you contact California.

How to contact VSC

Despite what some will say about Vermont having a direct phone number I used theses steps

1-800-375-5283

press 1 pause 2 pause 6 pause 1

Enter Receipt #

press 3 pause 2 pause 1

And they pick up saying it is Vermont Service Center, If those steps are not used you get the normal Customer Service at USCIS.....And was told by them I was in Security Checks.

[Dinha 0]

Thanks a looooot!!!

And good vibes from Brazil!!!!