October 08 K1 Filers

[Laura+Tom 2]

If anyone is interested USCIS have updated their processing times for Vermont.

https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/Processtim...eviceCenter=VSC

From the site:

'The table shown below is intended to be a tool for customers to view our processing times. When applications and petitions are completed within our target timeframes, those timeframes will be shown (example: 3 months). If we are not meeting our target timeframes a date will be shown (example: April 16, 2008).'

They must be meeting their target deadlines. Hmmm, not sure how much I believe that.

[ThaitoUSA 15]

So October Petitioners/Beneficiaries it seems like we could have up to a a six month wait, or longer. That would knock my Feb 27 to March 14 Timeline estimate right out the window! April 2009 for us. . Though that is the window in which they expect to finish it, it could always be done before then.

This won't affect our plans too much but if it does end up being much later, we will have to make some changes in our original plans.

Does the April 2009 timeframe change any of your plans?

[Laura+Tom 2]

It's only a guidline so I'm not focusing on it too much. When my petition is approved, it's approved. I'm not gonna get hung up on dates, timelines etc.

[ruby_mtl 0]

It's only a guidline so I'm not focusing on it too much. When my petition is approved, it's approved. I'm not gonna get hung up on dates, timelines etc.

I agree with you and at the same time I wish soooooo much I could be like you! I can't wait to be with Dex...being alone, with the kids is getting a tole on me. We just want to be together and raise our family together already!

So I'm hoping very much that the VJ timeline is somewhat accurate. Also, from what I've seen from many VJ members (not all of course), many were approved faster than what USCIS says. Let's hope we will all be as lucky!

GOOOOOOOOOO OCOTOBER FILERS!!

[Laura+Tom 2]

It's only a guidline so I'm not focusing on it too much. When my petition is approved, it's approved. I'm not gonna get hung up on dates, timelines etc.

I agree with you and at the same time I wish soooooo much I could be like you! I can't wait to be with Dex...being alone, with the kids is getting a tole on me. We just want to be together and raise our family together already!

So I'm hoping very much that the VJ timeline is somewhat accurate. Also, from what I've seen from many VJ members (not all of course), many were approved faster than what USCIS says. Let's hope we will all be as lucky!

GOOOOOOOOOO OCOTOBER FILERS!!

Don't get me wrong, I want to be with Tom as soon as possible, but I don't see the point in making myself upset or stressed about it. He's serving overseas at the moment anyway and isn't due back until Feb so we have no need to hurry the system along. Ask me how I'm feeling come Feb, it'll be a whole different ball game!

[kaye 0]

yup i am thats where he bought his house and was living with him for the last 6 months that i was in usa. there are also some good asian restos out there. pho #1 vietnamese food at route 40 near ross department store. your fiancee is from thailand? i love thai food! i went to bangkok thailand 2002 for a 2 week training and i know how to cook some thai food. i heard that there are a lot of thai groceries at silverspring virginia area but never been to one i think it is at the university blvd or something.

Hello Kaye,

I have never been to the H-Mart. I gotta find one before my fiancee arrives.

Will you be moving back to the Baltimore area with your fiance when you return?

[kaye 0]

i hope they fix docs faster....i want and need to be in maryland by march 15 coz i am doing this big party for my soon to be sis-in-law and my wedding is on april 16. need to pray more to make things faster. i wish everyone a big good luck!

[Laura+Tom 2]

I would consider a back up plan. I was estimating I'd be in the US by about Aug/Sept, and that was if everything went smoothly.

[kaye 0]

the party is just somehow important coz its like a sweet 16th bday party but she is actually turning 18 but we filipinos celebrate 18th birthday differently thats why i need to be there coz i'll be the chef and i'm supposed to cook all the food for the party. for my civil wedding i wanted it on the 16th of april coz it would be our 2nd year anniversary together. change of plans i guess huhuhuhu

[beans 7]

the party is just somehow important coz its like a sweet 16th bday party but she is actually turning 18 but we filipinos celebrate 18th birthday differently thats why i need to be there coz i'll be the chef and i'm supposed to cook all the food for the party. for my civil wedding i wanted it on the 16th of april coz it would be our 2nd year anniversary together. change of plans i guess huhuhuhu

Best to not set dates until you at least have an interview date and even that isn't an idea I would advocate

[RBAL_TN 0]

So October Petitioners/Beneficiaries it seems like we could have up to a a six month wait, or longer. That would knock my Feb 27 to March 14 Timeline estimate right out the window! April 2009 for us. . Though that is the window in which they expect to finish it, it could always be done before then.

This won't affect our plans too much but if it does end up being much later, we will have to make some changes in our original plans.

Does the April 2009 timeframe change any of your plans?

I was wondering if there was any flexibility in the expedited processing program for the I-129F applications. My fiancee might be in a situation where she might be unemployed and seeking out new employment wouldn't be beneficial in the short term knowing she is coming here. I wouldn't mind paying for the faster processing *if* it were available to us, but my initial search doesn't look promising.

Any insights?

[kaye 0]

bad news for me..i just called uscis and told them my situation of living in usa for 19 months and they said i need to get a police clearance from state of maryland.

in my case since i will be the one to have an interview here in us embassy in manila in time..is it required that i have a job or that i am employed? coz i don't have any plans on working anymore. i am financially stable but i am not working..is that okay?

[Laura+Tom 2]

So October Petitioners/Beneficiaries it seems like we could have up to a a six month wait, or longer. That would knock my Feb 27 to March 14 Timeline estimate right out the window! April 2009 for us. . Though that is the window in which they expect to finish it, it could always be done before then.

This won't affect our plans too much but if it does end up being much later, we will have to make some changes in our original plans.

Does the April 2009 timeframe change any of your plans?

I was wondering if there was any flexibility in the expedited processing program for the I-129F applications. My fiancee might be in a situation where she might be unemployed and seeking out new employment wouldn't be beneficial in the short term knowing she is coming here. I wouldn't mind paying for the faster processing *if* it were available to us, but my initial search doesn't look promising.

Any insights?

The only way you can expedite your case is if your fiance is deployed or about to be deployed, or if it's a medical emergency. There is no option of paying for faster processing either, that's only available for work visas.

Even though my fiance is serving overseas we arn't eligable for an expedite.

[beans 7]

lol Guys...they still haven't taken our money. I have a feeling my SO wrote it for the incorrect amount.

[Laura+Tom 2]

They took about a week to take Toms so maybe they'll take it soon.