January filers VSC lottery, who gets the jackpot next?

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Well, let me clarify. It's unfair BUT I don't think that should stop Vermont filers from celebrating at all!

It's also unfair when someone who filed in a later month is approved before someone who filed in a previous month. But that's the luck of the draw - I think you just have to accept that and be happy for those that are approved. We all wait longer than we'd like to be approved, and we all know that we're taking a chance.

I agree, though - none of you have been insensitive and it's wrong that someone took offence at this thread.

[Amanda+Stephen 0]

Did you guys see the post on the K-1 General Discussion forum about how "unfair" everything is? I didn't know that celebrating and supporting each other on our own thread was being insensitive to CSC filers, but someone has taken offense...I don't stop into the CSC thread and celebrate, THAT would be insensitive...

The way I look at it, if you don't want to read it, if it makes you feel bad, don't read it!!!

Yeah, I've seen it too! I make a great effort to support everyone, regardless of what center. I realize, those of us at VSC might be in a luckier boat, because they are moving faster, but it's the same process and we know what it's like. My hearts go out to CSC filers - we might wait less time, but we still have to wait. Regardless, I plan on being around to support fellow January/February filers, regardless of the center.

[KitEEgirl 0]

Dawn,

I did see that. I think it's just the nature of people. I can understand sometimes why it's frustrating. For example, I filed before many of the January filers and there are some that have seen approvals... When people realize that this entire process is not personal, they'll get the big picture. At the end of the day, none of us like being told who to love, when to be with the person we love etc. I find myself very fortunate because Marco and I are together now, waiting for our approval. People just don't like not having control over everything....

Don't let it upset you... Continue on your congratulations, because as soon as any one of them receive their approvals, I guarantee they won't be concerned about anything elsel. It's just the nature of the beast.

Did you guys see the post on the K-1 General Discussion forum about how "unfair" everything is? I didn't know that celebrating and supporting each other on our own thread was being insensitive to CSC filers, but someone has taken offense...I don't stop into the CSC thread and celebrate, THAT would be insensitive...

The way I look at it, if you don't want to read it, if it makes you feel bad, don't read it!!!

[Guill Girl 0]

Thank you for all your congratulations and support... I DO truly appreciate it... This is just the beginning... here comes the fun part of the ride... Opps, I got to wait some more...

Wanda

[dbears 1]

Here's our JUMP OF JOY for : Alejandro & Wanda ; Aidan & Ashley

THE LUCKY VSC NOA2 LOTTERY WINNERS

NAME                         DATE FILED             NOA1              NOA2          WAITING PERIOD 
1. Olga & Gene               01-02                 01-08           2008-02-24           53days
2. Iain & Kati               01-18                 01-31           2008-02-24           37days
3. Darren & Dawn             01-28                 01-31           2008-02-25           28days
4. Marcel & Melodie          01-25                 01-30           2008-02-25           31days
5. L & T                     01-07                 01-14           2008-02-25           49days
6. Priscilla & Eric          01-12                 01-18           2008-02-27           46days
7. Femi & Noel               01-12                 01-15           2008-02-28           47days
8. Noo & Bill                01-25                 02-05           2008-02-29           35days
9. Paul & Susan              01-03                 01-24           2008-02-29           57days
10.Louis & Catherine         01-11                 01-24           2008-02-29           49days
11.Mina & Fred               01-04                 01-08           2008-02-29           56days
12.jomylyn & michael         01-04                 01-14           2008-03-03           59days
13.Scott & Micki             01-18                 01-23           2008-03-04           46days
14.Rod & Jenni               01-22                 01-24           2008-03-04           42days
15.Jennifer & Steven         01-19                 01-31           2008-03-04           45days 
16.Alejandro & Wanda         01-17                 01-18           2008-03-05           48days
17.Aidan & Ashley            01-18                 01-25           2008-03-05           47days


JANUARIANS WHO ARE STILL HOPING TO HIT THE VSC NOA2 JACKPOT

NAME                         Date Filed                 NOA1                               
1. E & L                     01-01                      01-15
2. Manisha & Ravi            01-03 
3. Theodora & Nathaniel      01-03 
4. Marco & Nicole            01-04                      01-09
5. Mary & Tor                01-04             
6. Santos & Donna            01-04                      01-12
7. Gosia & Brian             01-05                      01-09
8. Ritesh & Lisa             01-05             
9. Lilliputt& Trelawny       01-07                      01-11
10.Tatiana & Klaatu          01-07
11.Azzeddine & Kathleen      01-08                      01-14
12.Marcel & Elizabeth        01-08 
13.Alba & James              01-09                      01-15
14.Steve & Patti             01-10                      01-14
15.Gerry & Karen             01-10                      01-14
16.Jiang & He                01-10 
17.Mauricio & Stephanie      01-11                      01-17
18.Ksusha & Pasha            01-12                      01-16
19.TL & LN                   01-12                      01-15
20.Liam & Samantha           01-14                      01-16
21.SS & PS                   01-14                      01-16
22.Justyna & Dominik         01-14                      01-25
23.Natasha & Brian           01-14                      01-18
24.Tim & Schmissa            01-16                      01-22
25.Ria & Stephen             01-16                      01-18
26.Gamal & Erin              01-16                      02-04
27.Miriam & Simon            01-16                      01-28
28.Rich & Nicole             01-17                      01-23
29.Juliana & Andre           01-17                      01-22
30.Irina & Vu                01-18                      01-22
31.Bella & Joe               01-19                      01-25
32.Mary Grace & Eric         01-21                      02-20
33.Rhoge & Frank             01-22                      01-25
34.Trang & Bill              01-23                      01-25
35.lina & ray                01-23                      02-01
36.nkem & obim               01-24                      02-02
37.G & J                     01-25                      02-02
38.Geoff & April             01-25                      01-29
39.Mohammed & Rebecca        01-26             
40.Paul & Kate               01-28 
41.Abby & Eric               01-28                      02-11
42.Gaye & Ricky              01-29                      02-04
43.Kim & Emily               01-29                      01-30
44.Mike & Amber              01-30                      02-05
45.Stephen & Amanda          01-31                      02-05
46.Sally & Jay               01-31                      02-11

[Alex & Rachel 78]

You're doing a great job, dbears!

[Amanda+Stephen 0]

Here's our JUMP OF JOY for : Alejandro & Wanda ; Aidan & Ashley

Yep congratulations.

By the way -- Sally & Jay are no longer in your code list ... don't know if you noticed that ....

[greeneyedgirlfl 0]

Here's our JUMP OF JOY for : Alejandro & Wanda ; Aidan & Ashley

Congrats everyone!!!

[greeneyedgirlfl 0]

Well, let me clarify. It's unfair BUT I don't think that should stop Vermont filers from celebrating at all!

It's also unfair when someone who filed in a later month is approved before someone who filed in a previous month. But that's the luck of the draw - I think you just have to accept that and be happy for those that are approved. We all wait longer than we'd like to be approved, and we all know that we're taking a chance.

I agree, though - none of you have been insensitive and it's wrong that someone took offence at this thread.

I completely agree about the time issue...I don't think it's fair that people who filed before us (in either SC) are not approved...I would think that if I was approved or not approved....

I wasn't upset...just thought it was a little weird that someone would accuse us of that about our own thread...I went to look at that member's timeline, and there wasn't one...

I wish everyone well; I want everyone here (all of the visas) to have a speedy turnaround!!!

[Liam and Sam 2]

Hello to all the January filers! I've been a silent participant on this forum but I have to say thank you, thank you to everyone who posts all of the great info! I did have a quick question though: our NOA1 date was January 16 and our file has been touched several times since then - I'm at my 4th or 5th touch now (I'm losing count). Most couples have received 1-2 touches and then are approved a few days later. Should I be worried or try to call??

I've read in the past that sometimes the online tracking system doesn't update properly and was wondering if anyone else had a similar problem. I don't want to waste an hour on the phone for them to tell me it's still pending.

Thanks in advance for your feedback and good luck to all of us who are still waiting!!!

[KimandRuss 0]

Liam and Sam...somebody sure seems to like you! I wouldn't worry about it or bother calling. I'd be cautiously optomistic that you're turn is coming!

I did reply to that thread you all are talking about.

VSC has always been faster. It has nothing to do with you...just someone else's frustration with the process and with CSC.

Don't let anyone take your happiness from you.

Congratulations to all

[Yoink 7]

Can anyone explain this remarkable rebound in NOA2 time approvals?

I noticed that earlier K-1's from pre-summer 2007 and the filing fee increase had 1-2 month spans 'tween NOA1/2. In January when I researched everything there was no evidence that things would improve.

Anyway I am super psyched for all of you and your approvals... I am an early Feb filer and starting to think this process just may get a couple months shorter than I expected.

GO VSC... !!!

[KimandRuss 0]

Can anyone explain this remarkable rebound in NOA2 time approvals?

Well, they hired more staff and caught up with the backlog from last year.

If you research back a few years even, you'll see that they are just getting back to what has been 'normal' processing times for VSC. I agree, it's a lot less daunting than it was last year!

Hope you have a speedy journey.

[BlakeandOlha 0]

Did you guys see the post on the K-1 General Discussion forum about how "unfair" everything is? I didn't know that celebrating and supporting each other on our own thread was being insensitive to CSC filers, but someone has taken offense...I don't stop into the CSC thread and celebrate, THAT would be insensitive...

The way I look at it, if you don't want to read it, if it makes you feel bad, don't read it!!!

Don't sweat it too much, just expect some frustration from those who are unable share in your excitement. I speak for myself, because I've been known to rant at the CSC from time to time. I think the frustration wears off (it did for me) after a bit and then we can be happy for all approvals. dbears is doing a great job and I don't see any problem in a "jackpot" thread for January VSC filers. I would, however, suggest stopping in to support the CSC folk who are in this thing for the long haul only because they were told to send their application to a different center. Anyway, I'm rooting for you guys to get a speedy approval Besides, if the VSC makes the CSC look truely slow and incompetent, perhaps they'll effect the changes necessary to bring the two services in line with each other.

[greeneyedgirlfl 0]

Did you guys see the post on the K-1 General Discussion forum about how "unfair" everything is? I didn't know that celebrating and supporting each other on our own thread was being insensitive to CSC filers, but someone has taken offense...I don't stop into the CSC thread and celebrate, THAT would be insensitive...

The way I look at it, if you don't want to read it, if it makes you feel bad, don't read it!!!

Don't sweat it too much, just expect some frustration from those who are unable share in your excitement. I speak for myself, because I've been known to rant at the CSC from time to time. I think the frustration wears off (it did for me) after a bit and then we can be happy for all approvals. dbears is doing a great job and I don't see any problem in a "jackpot" thread for January VSC filers. I would, however, suggest stopping in to support the CSC folk who are in this thing for the long haul only because they were told to send their application to a different center. Anyway, I'm rooting for you guys to get a speedy approval Besides, if the VSC makes the CSC look truely slow and incompetent, perhaps they'll effect the changes necessary to bring the two services in line with each other.

I hope so for their sake...it can't be easy for you guys to know that a fluke of geography keeps you in a longer waiting room...and I do stop in to encourage, but sometimes I do feel awkward there since my waiting time was so short...I just feel kind of impotent to be able to help you guys...wish I could just call CSC and tell them to get their butts in gear, cause my friends are waiting!!!!

And you are so right...dbears is awesome!!!!!!