NO touches and NO approvals for the week of Dec. 15th

[SraCastillo 0]

i know this don't belong here but anyone who currently have sprint would like to get the samsung instinc? our corporate phones are from them and as christmass gift they gave me the phone but i can't afford to upgrade my plan. if anyone is interest send me a PM

[MVPSOL 0]

well something is happening is VSC. I just got transfered... I hope the CSC doesn't lag now. ... lets see what happens...

[Y's_habibitk 2]

well something is happening is VSC. I just got transfered... I hope the CSC doesn't lag now. ... lets see what happens...

Good luck! I hope you hear something soon

[SraCastillo 0]

well something is happening is VSC. I just got transfered... I hope the CSC doesn't lag now. ... lets see what happens...

wow que bien!! ojala te aprueben rapido! good luck!!

[rebeccajo 14]

Two cents....

I would urge those of you who will have the option of choosing between the K3 and the CR1 to examine the scenario thoroughly. I would suggest you study the differences, disadvantages, and benefits between the two. Also look at data for your consulate for the two visa types based upon more than the experience of a couple of members you may have read recently.

You may find that if the wait for the CR1 is any longer than the K3, that the wait is a fairly insignificant amount of time especially as it regards being done with USCIS (until conditions must be lifted, if any) once your spouse arrives.

We're talking about automatic profiling for some men only because they are Muslim, and nothing else. There really is no way to get a general idea. As my lawyer says, "It depends on who you get." There can be a thousand other Muslim guys that get by just fine. If you get that one person that hates Muslims and wants to make your life hell, you could be looking at a very long waiting time. The validity of your case and how solid your evidence is doesn't matter.

I had 10 years of proof and 2 binders which were each 3 inches thick, full of proof with my ex-husband. His initial application to remove conditions was denied, with no reason given. 2 years later, in front of a judge (who actually asked, "What are you basing your denial on?"), USCIS had to put their faces down and tell the judge "Sorry, we made a mistake." 2 years and almost $40,000 in expenses, because of one nasty, old, racist, hag that told me point blank that my parents, "Must be mad you married one of them."

Not worth the gamble, in my opinion.

With all due respects, that could happen no matter whether he's interviewed for K3 or CR1.

I'd take that out my decision making (were it me) and try to look at the rest of the data.

I personally have looked at the data and AP is more inclined to CR1's out of my consulate. I havent seen any long AP for a K3 yet (unless it happened more than a year ago) Thats why I brought up the whole topic.

So for us, personally..that IS the data to look at, at this point.

What data and from where?

Not picking a fight. Really.

[notime4haterz 0]

F- the lawyer that told me to do the K-31 Seriously!

I woulda been done faster doing only the I-130 and getting transferred to CSC. Even with an AP it woulda been faster than this $hit we're dealing with now!

I bet they don't even update the processing times. They don't wanna put any March dates out because they know they're gonna be flooded with calls! They'll probably update in January 09 and put out an early March date then.

Where's CJ-G??? I need someone to vent with! Lisa, you're too nice!

[spritz2 0]

I have a question. I should know better, but can someone clarify?

If we get approved for both K-3 and I-130 (which is what is happening lately)...

If we go with the I-130, we basically send all that stuff to NVC to process, etc.

If we go for the K-3 then do we still send all that stuff? Or can we wait and send it all when he gets here? I don't care about extra expenses or his employment authorization. I only care about getting him here asap. So in the final stages, is the K-3 faster? Or doesn't matter once both petitions are approved?

Hi Everyone

I remember when I was waiting. Took 5 months to get the I129 approved and I thought I was home free, took another 5 months at the consulate I called Senators and the Ombudsman also. Made me feel better but I don’t think it did any good . I feel for you and Wishing Godspeed to everyone! On the K3 you basically process all the paperwork at the Consulate by means of packet 3 and packet 4, get the medical and pay the visa fee. When the spouse comes they are in status for 2 years from the I94 date. They can travel but must get the EAD to work or get a SS card, etc. On the CR1 you process all the paperwork at NVC and all they need at the interview is the medical. When they come they get a 2 year green card so they can work, get the SS card immediately, etc. The CR1 is cheaper in the long run and, in my opinion, somewhat more scrutinized at the consulate interview. Keep the faith and best wishes to all

[cjgator 2]

Narnia I'm here, honey. I feel ya - I think what's keeping me from getting completely "unstable" about the whole situation are two things - one, I'm off to Bealrus on 1/4 to see Natasha (thanks VSC, for costing me another $1,500) and I had prepared myself to expect nothing this month, although signs from the recent days are telling me that they may be getting "teasingly" close.

Besides, I have adopted you and Lisa as my virtual "signifcant others" in VSC hell, so, I consider myself lucky. At least I know I could go get drunk with you two, without a passport, visa, or USCIS approval.

Hang in there, hon. I don't think there's a snowball's chance that K3 date at VSC gets moved to April this month. Something tells me January may be big, for a lot of us, I think it would be freaking ironic if my approval comes between 12/25 and 1/5, and Natasha gets her embassy packet while I am over there.

All I know is this. If I am still waiting when I return from visiting her on 1/19, I will....nah, I should leave that blank for now.

So, where are we going to party on Xmas? C'mon, you, me, Lisa, and the others who want to join us for shots, and a road trip to Vermont. The conversation on that road trip would be epic.

Take care, dear.

CJ-G

F- the lawyer that told me to do the K-31 Seriously!

I woulda been done faster doing only the I-130 and getting transferred to CSC. Even with an AP it woulda been faster than this $hit we're dealing with now!

I bet they don't even update the processing times. They don't wanna put any March dates out because they know they're gonna be flooded with calls! They'll probably update in January 09 and put out an early March date then.

Where's CJ-G??? I need someone to vent with! Lisa, you're too nice!

[Y's_habibitk 2]

Two cents....

I would urge those of you who will have the option of choosing between the K3 and the CR1 to examine the scenario thoroughly. I would suggest you study the differences, disadvantages, and benefits between the two. Also look at data for your consulate for the two visa types based upon more than the experience of a couple of members you may have read recently.

You may find that if the wait for the CR1 is any longer than the K3, that the wait is a fairly insignificant amount of time especially as it regards being done with USCIS (until conditions must be lifted, if any) once your spouse arrives.

We're talking about automatic profiling for some men only because they are Muslim, and nothing else. There really is no way to get a general idea. As my lawyer says, "It depends on who you get." There can be a thousand other Muslim guys that get by just fine. If you get that one person that hates Muslims and wants to make your life hell, you could be looking at a very long waiting time. The validity of your case and how solid your evidence is doesn't matter.

I had 10 years of proof and 2 binders which were each 3 inches thick, full of proof with my ex-husband. His initial application to remove conditions was denied, with no reason given. 2 years later, in front of a judge (who actually asked, "What are you basing your denial on?"), USCIS had to put their faces down and tell the judge "Sorry, we made a mistake." 2 years and almost $40,000 in expenses, because of one nasty, old, racist, hag that told me point blank that my parents, "Must be mad you married one of them."

Not worth the gamble, in my opinion.

With all due respects, that could happen no matter whether he's interviewed for K3 or CR1.

I'd take that out my decision making (were it me) and try to look at the rest of the data.

I personally have looked at the data and AP is more inclined to CR1's out of my consulate. I havent seen any long AP for a K3 yet (unless it happened more than a year ago) Thats why I brought up the whole topic.

So for us, personally..that IS the data to look at, at this point.

What data and from where?

Not picking a fight. Really.

well, cases out of amman since sept of 07, when i started researching this whole immi process. The "data" would be peoples' posted experiences from this site and another. where else would i get that kind of imformation.. well, besides my husband talking to others who have had their cases open(AP) forever..all CR1's. i have searched on cis and doh websites for posted stats, they have none on AP and length of AP for each visa type. I found visa's issued and such on the doh site..but nothing of AP. So i all I have to go on is other experiences.

it really doesnt matter where i got the info though, my decision will be based on our risk of AP, not the convience of K3 vs CR1 once the visa is granted.

The CR1 is clearly a "better" visa, but the risks are too high for our taste.

It doesnt make much sense for them to "pick on" the CR1's..but they certainly do out of Amman

Edited December 19, 2008 by Y_habibitk

[Y's_habibitk 2]

F- the lawyer that told me to do the K-31 Seriously!

I woulda been done faster doing only the I-130 and getting transferred to CSC. Even with an AP it woulda been faster than this $hit we're dealing with now!

I bet they don't even update the processing times. They don't wanna put any March dates out because they know they're gonna be flooded with calls! They'll probably update in January 09 and put out an early March date then.

Where's CJ-G??? I need someone to vent with! Lisa, you're too nice!

hold on please :shining my halo: ok im back..

[Y's_habibitk 2]

Narnia I'm here, honey. I feel ya - I think what's keeping me from getting completely "unstable" about the whole situation are two things - one, I'm off to Bealrus on 1/4 to see Natasha (thanks VSC, for costing me another $1,500) and I had prepared myself to expect nothing this month, although signs from the recent days are telling me that they may be getting "teasingly" close.

Besides, I have adopted you and Lisa as my virtual "signifcant others" in VSC hell, so, I consider myself lucky. At least I know I could go get drunk with you two, without a passport, visa, or USCIS approval.

Hang in there, hon. I don't think there's a snowball's chance that K3 date at VSC gets moved to April this month. Something tells me January may be big, for a lot of us, I think it would be freaking ironic if my approval comes between 12/25 and 1/5, and Natasha gets her embassy packet while I am over there.

All I know is this. If I am still waiting when I return from visiting her on 1/19, I will....nah, I should leave that blank for now.

So, where are we going to party on Xmas? C'mon, you, me, Lisa, and the others who want to join us for shots, and a road trip to Vermont. The conversation on that road trip would be epic.

Take care, dear.

CJ-G

F- the lawyer that told me to do the K-31 Seriously!

I woulda been done faster doing only the I-130 and getting transferred to CSC. Even with an AP it woulda been faster than this $hit we're dealing with now!

I bet they don't even update the processing times. They don't wanna put any March dates out because they know they're gonna be flooded with calls! They'll probably update in January 09 and put out an early March date then.

Where's CJ-G??? I need someone to vent with! Lisa, you're too nice!

Roadtrip?

Us 3 vs VSC? poor b*$tards

[notime4haterz 0]

Narnia I'm here, honey. I feel ya - I think what's keeping me from getting completely "unstable" about the whole situation are two things - one, I'm off to Bealrus on 1/4 to see Natasha (thanks VSC, for costing me another $1,500) and I had prepared myself to expect nothing this month, although signs from the recent days are telling me that they may be getting "teasingly" close.

Besides, I have adopted you and Lisa as my virtual "signifcant others" in VSC hell, so, I consider myself lucky. At least I know I could go get drunk with you two, without a passport, visa, or USCIS approval.

Hang in there, hon. I don't think there's a snowball's chance that K3 date at VSC gets moved to April this month. Something tells me January may be big, for a lot of us, I think it would be freaking ironic if my approval comes between 12/25 and 1/5, and Natasha gets her embassy packet while I am over there.

All I know is this. If I am still waiting when I return from visiting her on 1/19, I will....nah, I should leave that blank for now.

So, where are we going to party on Xmas? C'mon, you, me, Lisa, and the others who want to join us for shots, and a road trip to Vermont. The conversation on that road trip would be epic.

Take care, dear.

CJ-G

I - LOVE - IT!!!! Let's go!

To hell with driving. We'll fly. I say we go first class...you can get as drunk as you want in first class. We get to Vermont, check into a 5 star hotel (do they even have hotels there? or do you think it's a bunch of log cabins?) and make a mini vacation out of it. Lisa and I will seduce the Director of VSC and bring him back to the hotel. You take pics and video of him in compromising positions LOL Then we blackmail the sucker and get our approvals!

Or we can just do what we do best:

We would SOOOOOOO get arrested and no longer eligible to bring our spouses here though....

Oh yeah...

I'm working a 12 hour shift on X-mas so the others can spend time w/ their families. The next few days after that will be spent in a salon and spa getting ready for my honey. After that, I'm flying out to spend time with my husband. It would be wonderful to be there, with him in person, when I get news of an approval. So I can give him the biggest kiss in the world!

Edited December 19, 2008 by notime4haterz

[andreea 0]

hey gang! did u see desiman around? i have a feeling VSC is searching for him to give his approval. all ready wrapped up with a bow on top, just have to hand it to him.

as for the vermont trip, if some would decide to go, i think by the time u get there will be an entire caravan of VJ's joining. would be like a pilgrimage to an oracle. VSC, the one who has the answers to all yr questions-wonders-dilemas(and keeps them secret too)

anyways, I wish u a Merry Christmas, I wish u a Merry Christmas, I wish u a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year....smile my friends, better days are coming and life is beautiful any harsh curves it would take. as long as we both see same sun up on the sky, love conquers all. the heck with the big water between us. if would be to drink it all to make our ways to eachother, and still the day to see sunrise at the same hour as my lover will come. since I am doing my waiting time, Ive comforted myself with the idea that if ppl live their loves like a normal day-nihgt cycle, I am now going through a polar night, but oh boy, the polar day will come too and will be long, rejuvenating, peaceful, sunny and BEAUTIFUL!

if all this sounds like melodrama, forgive me, is almost 1 pm here and didnt sleep for last night yet. and sleepyness makes me sound that funny sometimes. lover and i decided 19th of december is as good as any day to celebrate love, even if is in virtual space. I feel recharged.

[BePatience 0]

hey gang! did u see desiman around? i have a feeling VSC is searching for him to give his approval. all ready wrapped up with a bow on top, just have to hand it to him.

as for the vermont trip, if some would decide to go, i think by the time u get there will be an entire caravan of VJ's joining. would be like a pilgrimage to an oracle. VSC, the one who has the answers to all yr questions-wonders-dilemas(and keeps them secret too)

anyways, I wish u a Merry Christmas, I wish u a Merry Christmas, I wish u a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year....smile my friends, better days are coming and life is beautiful any harsh curves it would take. as long as we both see same sun up on the sky, love conquers all. the heck with the big water between us. if would be to drink it all to make our ways to eachother, and still the day to see sunrise at the same hour as my lover will come. since I am doing my waiting time, Ive comforted myself with the idea that if ppl live their loves like a normal day-nihgt cycle, I am now going through a polar night, but oh boy, the polar day will come too and will be long, rejuvenating, peaceful, sunny and BEAUTIFUL!

if all this sounds like melodrama, forgive me, is almost 1 pm here and didnt sleep for last night yet. and sleepyness makes me sound that funny sometimes. lover and i decided 19th of december is as good as any day to celebrate love, even if is in virtual space. I feel recharged.

DesiMan,

Approved today! Great to hear his news!

[WHsoulmates 0]

Good morning everyone, it sounds to be a good day in VSC , desiman is approved and guess wt a CR1 may filler was approved today too and he wasnt transferred to CSC so i guess it is a good sign so lets hope for the best, may god bless us all with a quick approval, NVC we r so very ready