Dear CSC, can you please get your SHhhh*t together

[kwbaille 0]

The waiting for NOA2 is really the worst part of it all. Hopefully after the holidays they'll pick up approval rates.

[Fede&Kendra 5]

Just so you guys know. 5 months is as guideline, it doesn't mean anything really. Complaining to CSC or calling on 5 months and 1 day won't get you far. They'll tell you what they tell everyone which may be: "We're currently processing through XX date." As of right now, that date is June 15 from the posts that I've been reading. Getting your congressman to help at 5 months is hit or miss. It is no guarantee that it'll help. On top of calling to complain to them, you'll get another routine answer that buys them more time.

At 5 months, I say have a bit more patience. At 5 1/2 months, I guess you can try if you're really that impatient. At 6 months, that's a good solid time to ask your congressman for help.

No use in complaining about it, when everyone is in the same boat at the moment.

I don't mean to sound harsh about it. And I understand the need for people to vent. But in the end, it doesn't solve anything. I do not watch dates. I do not check my status update everyday. And despite the fact my signature has a ticker, I don't even pay attention to that. In fact, I looked at it today and didn't even realize how many days had passed since I last noticed it. It's self torture. patience is key. Keep the end in site. All this waiting will mean nothing when your fiance/e is actually with you. ... and then 5 years from now, you'll want days with more space lol Truly, I cannot complain if I do not receive my NOA2 even by early January when I see people from June who are still waiting.

I know that 5 months is a guideline. And I KNOW that complaining is not going to make things go any faster.... But they have said if it has past 5 months then you can call. So that what I will do. And that is my right to call and see where my petition is. And if you don't ask questions. You don't get answers and I want answer so I will ask questions. And my point was why do they go slow?! They have been turtle speed since August or something and I sure hope those people still waiting before us get it soon.

[Fede&Kendra 5]

*waves* I'm an August filer with CSC.

Sure, of course we'd all like our approvals ASAP, but do you really think that calling and bugging the **** out of them will help? Especially when people who sent in their petitions 2 months ahead of us are still waiting too?

Seriously, if I worked at CSC, every time someone called to nag about being a few days past the 5-month guideline, I'd move their file 1 spot closer to the bottom of the pile.

It will happen when it happens. There are many MANY people who have been waiting much longer than us.

Now, I will admit, if all the other August filers had their approvals and I was still waiting, I'd definitely be getting on the phone, but until then? No way. This process could easily take close to a year (or more) before it's all done. Life is too short. I absolutely hate being away from my fiance, but there is no way I am going to waste a year of my life constantly checking timelines and progress and calling people who have no more control over my petition/file than I do.

Step away from your computer. Go *live*! The time will pass before you know it.

Well it a good thing you don't work at CSC, but I would think you personally going through this process you would have a soft spot in your heart for people's situation because you know what it's like first hand being away from their fiancés and would want to reunite them ASAP, why would you want to make it worse for them?!....and I don't spend my free time watching timelines, but yes when I get a moment I will check... And if they don't want people bugging them at 5 months then they should change the average approval date... We call because they say five months and when that doesn't happen people start to wonder and want to know answers. And I for sure feel for the people who have turned theirs in before me and haven't gotten anything... Hope they come before mine.

The waiting for NOA2 is really the worst part of it all. Hopefully after the holidays they'll pick up approval rates.

I know, I hope so too!! This is one time I will ever say this but I hope the holidays go fast this year!! I think they may be on vacation!

[Fede&Kendra 5]

I'm a little shocked by how slow the CSC is now. My brother applied for his wife in April, went to CSC and was approved in less than 80 days. And at that point I think Vermont was over a month behind CSC. I just mailed my K1 in two days ago. Hopefully things pick up after the start of the new year.

I hope for the same!! good luck! It surprisingly goes fast...

[Fede&Kendra 5]

VSC is doing just fine if thats any consolation

That's great for VSC-ers! Lol

[Fede&Kendra 5]

I feel your pain - I'm a JULY filer and haven't had a touch on my case since I sent in the petition on July 14. Over 5 months and nothing.

Worst part is seeing CSC finally getting to your petition date then just stopping. We've seen our approximate adjudication date go from October 15 (when we first filed) to now saying December 13 (oops - that passed as well).

The sad fact is that most likely CSC will slow even further until after New Years. I would guess many adjudicators are taking their vacations this time of year and that leaves our petitions in a dark, musty corner waiting at USCIS...

It sucks, but what can you do...

I hope you get it soon!! But I'm afraid your right, they may slow down before they pick up! Ugh.

[Operator 1,927]

I heard that just for fun Vermont was gonna send all their petitions to California and California is gonna send theirs to Vermont. But only the i-129f petitions.

[Impatient Cupcake 10]

we need more workaholic adjudicators with no social lives. im just kidding of course, though its half meant.

[az110965 252]

I heard that just for fun Vermont was gonna send all their petitions to California and California is gonna send theirs to Vermont. But only the i-129f petitions.

They'd probably get lost in the mail!

This sucks... Day 157, nada! Muchos gracias USCIS... For NOTHING!

[az110965 252]

we need more workaholic adjudicators with no social lives. im just kidding of course, though its half meant.

Workaholic does NOT equal government workers.

[vacrimefighter 10]

{YOUR TIMELINE} Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between December 23, 2011 and December 31, 2011*.

JULYs NOA1/NOA2 are just clearing since I just received my NOA2... Since you have no REFs, you should here something real soon.

[az110965 252]

{YOUR TIMELINE} Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between December 23, 2011 and December 31, 2011*.

JULYs NOA1/NOA2 are just clearing since I just received my NOA2... Since you have no REFs, you should here something real soon.

Igor's list for timelines only works when petitions are actually being adjudicated. Right now, barely any I-129F's seem to be getting touched, and most likely - won't be until after the 1st of the year.

When I first filed back in July my "anticipated adjudicated date range was October 15-22", then it moved to November, then December... With the holiday slowdown I aam sure it will be sometime in January before any major NOA-2 push will happen for I-129F's.

Merry Christmas CSC.

[Dan & Jenni 457]

I heard that just for fun Vermont was gonna send all their petitions to California and California is gonna send theirs to Vermont. But only the i-129f petitions.

you be quiet!! haha

[Big John 0]

Who else is a August filer from CSC?! Omg we are approaching our 5 month mark and all I have to say is; CSC if I dont get it before then, then I will bug the #### out of you until you give me my NOA2....this is a fair warning!! what is wrong with CSC?! Why are they soooo slow? To everyone waiting GOOOOOOOOOD LUUUUCKKK!!!!

All I can say, the wait is extremely worth it. I was fortunate to have our Petition sent to CSC, and we were approved in 86 days, below the average of 120-150 days. My Fiance and now wife is with me. Have Faith in Our Father in Heaven, It is in HIS time, not ours..GOD BLESS YOU and MERRY CHRISTMAS.

[Stefaan_Leslie 10]

I was nr 73 on Igor's list when I received my visa, so once you enter the top 100, it can be any day