January Filers at the CSC - How are you doing?

[sunnybear 0]

Morning everyone and thanks for the hug Pandora I am trying to busy myself with getting all organized for next step. I have letter from job, and tax and bank stuff to get copies of. Also I read somewhere I need to send Gareth all the stuff I sent with I-129F too??? Is that true?! Oy vey how many copies of this ####### do they need seriously? hahaha.....

[shes 0]

it makes me think..not just us who are registered here in VJ are being processed by the uscis..i guess there are also alot of couples out there who filed for a K1 that arent known to vj.

so 10-20 or more approvals from the csc can be possible..who knows maybe for a day they can approve 50

[JeroenAndMichelle 28]

First off all, thanks for the heads up Blake.. nice post you made there

I was total OCD when it came to the USCIS page, but I've found out that it's not something to rely on. I just found out today that our petition is at the Consulate and the USCIS site still says "Case received and pending" and it was last updated 2/24/08. So not only has it left CSC, been through NVC and is now sitting at the Consulate in Morocco. So I wouldn't worry so much about their page. They don't seem to be on top of keeping it updated.

really? so u how did you know that you're case has been approved?

Not only that but I am wondering how they can take the NOA2 with them to the consulate? I mean, I read somewhere they might need it, no? :S

it makes me think..not just us who are registered here in VJ are being processed by the uscis..i guess there are also alot of couples out there who filed for a K1 that arent known to vj.

so 10-20 or more approvals from the csc can be possible..who knows maybe for a day they can approve 50

Yep, thats what I was thinking and also when I look at the approvals that has been taken place, it shows that most of the people updated days after the initial approval. This could indicate that the website of USCIS isn't showing any approvals at the moment and that people have to wait for their NOA2's in the mailbox.

[BlakeandOlha 0]

it makes me think..not just us who are registered here in VJ are being processed by the uscis..i guess there are also alot of couples out there who filed for a K1 that arent known to vj.

so 10-20 or more approvals from the csc can be possible..who knows maybe for a day they can approve 50

Good Morning All.

From what I've read on the subject the VJ filers represent around 5% of the total number of k-1 filers. But it's impossible to really know because the USCIS does not publish detail statistics on approvals by service center.

Edited May 21, 2008 by BlakeandOlha

[BlakeandOlha 0]

Morning everyone and thanks for the hug Pandora I am trying to busy myself with getting all organized for next step. I have letter from job, and tax and bank stuff to get copies of. Also I read somewhere I need to send Gareth all the stuff I sent with I-129F too??? Is that true?! Oy vey how many copies of this ####### do they need seriously? hahaha.....

I don't think you need to send all the stuff you sent with the I-129f. The interviewer has the right to ask for the original of any document you sent a copy of in your initial application. So, if you sent a copy of a divorce decree they could ask to see the original. "Could Ask" doesn't mean they "will" but to that extent, better safe than sorry.

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Good afternoon!

sunnybear - as Blake says I wouldn't think you'd need to send a copy of the entire package, but the original divorce decree is something that is often asked for. To be on the safe side I'd also include the originals of any evidence of your relationship that you sent in, too. It's rarely asked for at the interview but I feel it's better to be safe than sorry.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you all this week!

I haven't managed to inquire about vaccinations yet and Alex hasn't managed to send me the affidavit of support yet. I asked him about it this morning and he said, 'I'll send it next week.' That's what he said last week!

Is there anything we absolutely have to do between the NoA2 and receiving packet 3? I mean, if I do nothing, will packet 3 just turn up in my letterbox one day?

[BlakeandOlha 0]

Good afternoon!

sunnybear - as Blake says I wouldn't think you'd need to send a copy of the entire package, but the original divorce decree is something that is often asked for. To be on the safe side I'd also include the originals of any evidence of your relationship that you sent in, too. It's rarely asked for at the interview but I feel it's better to be safe than sorry.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you all this week!

I haven't managed to inquire about vaccinations yet and Alex hasn't managed to send me the affidavit of support yet. I asked him about it this morning and he said, 'I'll send it next week.' That's what he said last week!

Is there anything we absolutely have to do between the NoA2 and receiving packet 3? I mean, if I do nothing, will packet 3 just turn up in my letterbox one day?

Yup, it just arrives without you having to lift a finger. Have you got all your information together yet? The police cert takes the longest I hear (In the Ukraine it can take up to two months), so if not, then you might want to get crack'n on that.

[BlakeandOlha 0]

OK, just to prime the pump a little bit, here is the list of January remaining and approvals as of this morning. Let's get some good karma rolling with the US postal service - time to deliver.

Remaining 67.1%......... Approved 32.9%

Name……………. Filing Date

Remaining

1 Ayako & Nathan 01-01

2 Belen & Tim 01-02

3 Ten & DJ 01-03

4 Thanh & Cao 01-04

5 Lili & Matt 01-05

6 PT & J 01-07

7 Ajay & Komal 01-07

8 Matt & Robin 01-08

9 Maria Ameliza & Eric 01-09

10 Judee Anne & Reynaldo 01-09

11 Irina & Zubzare 01-10

12 Hazel & Ben 01-10

13 Sarah & Rudi 01-12

14 Bruno & Carol 01-12

15 Russell & Dakotah 01-14

16 jj & sh 01-15

17 Elena & Sergey 01-15

18 Liberty & Phillip 01-15

19 jen & jay 01-16

20 Hilda & Chris 01-16

21 Mitchell & Joy 01-16

22 Steph & Gareth 01-17

23 Myriam & Gary 01-17

24 Oscar & Joselyn 01-17

25 Marina & Eugene 01-17

26 Agatha & Robert 01-17

27 VRP & SK 01-18

28 Levi & Heather 01-19

29 gabbie & erv 01-22

30 Busch & Eric 01-22

31 Chris & Therese 01-23

32 nr123 & nm123 01-23

33 Laura & Scott 01-23

34 Joanna & Dale 01-23

35 Lean & Emil 01-23

36 Nick & Sarah 01-23

37 yan & isa 01-24

38 a & o 01-24

39 Greivin & Courtney 01-24

40 Jeroen & Michelle 01-24

41 Lucie & Damon 01-24

42 Olga & Blake 01-25

43 Lea & Ron 01-25

44 jennie & matthew 01-25

45 Paul & Joanna 01-25

46 Rymma & Vadim 01-25

47 WE & CE 01-25

48 Supida & Supida 01-25

49 Lena & Val 01-29

50 Susan & Chris 01-30

51 Ersila & Ilir 01-30

52 Mary & Carl 01-30

53 Benny & Cassi 01-31

54 Ge & Haibo 01-31

55 Richel & Michael 01-31

*mailed in Dec.

Approved

1 Gerald & Vinera__________01-04----04-22

2 Bing & John______________01-12----05-02

3 Shirley & Steven__________01-07----05-02

4 J & Paulie________________01-04----05-02

5 Rosi & Chuck____________01-04----05-02

6 Hesham & Tanya__________01-14----05-02

7 Pamela & Joshua__________01-11----05-05

8 Eliciana & Benjamin________01-11----05-05

9 Robe & Victoria___________01-09----05-06

10 Wayne & Nueng*_________01-01----05-06

11 Yuliya & Brian___________01-03----05-10

12 Rachel & Alex____________01-11----05-07

13 Relyn & Patrick*__________01-01----05-06

14 Plami & Krasi____________01-01----05-07

15 WW & MM______________01-12----05-07

16 Paola & Chris____________01-04----05-06

17 Zrinka & Eric____________01-05----05-07

18 Badr & Aimee*___________01-01----05-08

19 Stacy & Jonathan*________01-01----05-09

20 Erica & Scott_____________01-12----05-12

21 Cecile & Bryan___________01-02----05-13

22 Portia & Tony*___________01-01----05-14

23 Bryant & Aliona*__________01-01----05-14

24 Stephan & Alissa__________01-04----05-13

25 Raghu & Swathi*__________01-01----05-12

26 Shaun & Angie____________01-15----05-19

27 Ali & Natalie______________01-09----05-15

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Yup, it just arrives without you having to lift a finger. Have you got all your information together yet? The police cert takes the longest I hear (In the Ukraine it can take up to two months), so if not, then you might want to get crack'n on that.

Not yet, but the new police certificate they have just released in the UK takes a maximum ten days to arrive; many people have been receiving it in four-five days. It's only valid for six months, not a year, so I was going to send off for it once packet 3 arrived.

And come on US postal system!

[JeroenAndMichelle 28]

Alex hasn't managed to send me the affidavit of support yet. I asked him about it this morning and he said, 'I'll send it next week.' That's what he said last week!

lol, that's one thing that's already laying around, waiting for a date and signature... unfortunately only my fiance's version is ready though.. we want her mom to cosponsor (just in case since she only has one year of tax returns) but we didn't get her to do it yet (she is really busy lately so its understandable but yah, it would be great if she had it close to finished too hehe).

[Cecile and Bryan 0]

Alex hasn't managed to send me the affidavit of support yet. I asked him about it this morning and he said, 'I'll send it next week.' That's what he said last week!

lol, that's one thing that's already laying around, waiting for a date and signature... unfortunately only my fiance's version is ready though.. we want her mom to cosponsor (just in case since she only has one year of tax returns) but we didn't get her to do it yet (she is really busy lately so its understandable but yah, it would be great if she had it close to finished too hehe).

Bryan has gathered everything but the employer letter, and he still needs to get the I-134 notarized (but he filled it out already). He said he would do that this weekend. I hope he will send everything to me as soon as possible!

Rachel, Blake is right, there isn't anything to do between NOA2 and packet 3. Though I was wondering if we should try and contact NVC, just to know when they got (or will get) our package. Is someone here planning on doing it? I don't know how long to wait before to tell Bryan to call them.

I've got a nasty migraine today... actually it started yesterday but I could still manage to work. Today it is definitely harder.

Edited May 21, 2008 by Cecile and Bryan

[BlakeandOlha 0]

Alex hasn't managed to send me the affidavit of support yet. I asked him about it this morning and he said, 'I'll send it next week.' That's what he said last week!

lol, that's one thing that's already laying around, waiting for a date and signature... unfortunately only my fiance's version is ready though.. we want her mom to cosponsor (just in case since she only has one year of tax returns) but we didn't get her to do it yet (she is really busy lately so its understandable but yah, it would be great if she had it close to finished too hehe).

Bryan has gathered everything but the employer letter, and he still needs to get the I-134 notarized (but he filled it out already). He said he would do that this weekend. I hope he will send everything to me as soon as possible!

Rachel, Blake is right, there isn't anything to do between NOA2 and packet 3. Though I was wondering if we should try and contact NVC, just to know when they got (or will get) our package. Is someone here planning on doing it? I don't know how long to wait before to tell Bryan to call them.

I've got a nasty migraine today... actually it started yesterday but I could still manage to work. Today it is definitely harder.

If you really want to have something to do, you can call the NVC (about two weeks after approval) so that you can get the A# that you will have to put at the top of your packet 3 forms. The packet 3 will also have this number with it, however, if you are wanting to complete your DS156, DS-156k, and 230 forms ahead of time you might need this number. Since the process is different in the Ukraine than in Great Britan or France I will need this number and knowledge of when the information is received by the embassy in Kiev if I'm going to shave a couple weeks off the interview schedule.

[Badrs Love 0]

I was total OCD when it came to the USCIS page, but I've found out that it's not something to rely on. I just found out today that our petition is at the Consulate and the USCIS site still says "Case received and pending" and it was last updated 2/24/08. So not only has it left CSC, been through NVC and is now sitting at the Consulate in Morocco. So I wouldn't worry so much about their page. They don't seem to be on top of keeping it updated.

really? so u how did you know that you're case has been approved?

I received my NOA2 in the mail. Shortly after that I started calling the NVC to see if they received it. They did confirm the dates that they received it. Then I started searching in VJ and found a way to track the DHL shipments to the consulates. That's how I found out it was delivered. I really should become a Private Investigator. Be persistant. Keep calling. You will soon get the answers that you need. Just for laughs I should call the USCIS and see what they say. I think the voice recording says that the customer service people don't know anymore than what we see when we check online. Maybe I could inform them of the real status. LOL

[Levi_Heather 0]

Hey group, I think it's time for a group hug here to help us all. So here goes:

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And Blake, thank you for your words. They do help

PS: Levi_Heather, no looking at the USCIS site

LOL! Guess I should have stopped here before the USCIS this mornig Thanks for the reminder I feel 100% better today!!!! Good morning all!!!

[aravis227 1]

LOL! Guess I should have stopped here before the USCIS this mornig Thanks for the reminder I feel 100% better today!!!! Good morning all!!!

So true! I always go there first thing...an then repeatedly through the day. I know they aren't updating properly so it means absolutely nothing, I just can't help myself! I'm glad you're feeling better today.