Top (non forum) area of VJ you would like improved for 2009?

[l.j./1999 1]

I was wondering if there's any chance of upgrading the Removal of Conditions and Citizenship sections of the timeline function to include more filtering, statistics and possibly estimated processing dates (if enough data exists). I noticed now that we are going through Removal of Conditions fewer people are posting their timelines in the timeline section -- most are only adding their info to the VSC Filers and CSC Filers threads on the forums.

Some possible enhancements I can think of:

- Expanding the timeline search feature (which now seems to only cover visas) to post-visa processes like AOS, Removal of Conditions, and Naturalization

- Adding more of the statistical graphs and charts for processes like Removal of Conditions, if there is sufficient data

- Adding more filtering options: for example, in Removal of Conditions, I'd like to filter by both VSC and TSC, since all TSC filers in the past year were eventually forwarded to VSC and both groups are being processed together

- Add estimated processing times if feasible (although I realize it might not work if there are not enough recent timelines in these categories)

Thanks for all your work and continual improvements, I can't even imagine how we'd have gotten through all these immigration processes without this site!

[TBoneTX 45,267]

There's been plenty of people on VJ before pushbrk came along that knew a heck of a lot more about immigration

I never said that there weren't.

than he could ever hope for

Meaning? (he asked respectfully)

and they certainly were never put on Admin's pedestal.

I read my post again, and I don't read that I suggested this.

In fact, they were pretty much used, abused and tossed out.

I'm sorry to hear it. Used, abused, and tossed out by whom? To remain semifaithful to the Cap'n's original thread: Would a "History of VJ" forum or guide-type page be of interest, where stories and details of, from, and about the icons of VJ could be posted?

[Captain Ewok 1,891]

I was wondering if there's any chance of upgrading the Removal of Conditions and Citizenship sections of the timeline function to include more filtering, statistics and possibly estimated processing dates (if enough data exists). I noticed now that we are going through Removal of Conditions fewer people are posting their timelines in the timeline section -- most are only adding their info to the VSC Filers and CSC Filers threads on the forums.

Some possible enhancements I can think of:

- Expanding the timeline search feature (which now seems to only cover visas) to post-visa processes like AOS, Removal of Conditions, and Naturalization

- Adding more of the statistical graphs and charts for processes like Removal of Conditions, if there is sufficient data

- Adding more filtering options: for example, in Removal of Conditions, I'd like to filter by both VSC and TSC, since all TSC filers in the past year were eventually forwarded to VSC and both groups are being processed together

- Add estimated processing times if feasible (although I realize it might not work if there are not enough recent timelines in these categories)

Thanks for all your work and continual improvements, I can't even imagine how we'd have gotten through all these immigration processes without this site!

These are all great ideas and will help expand the scope and usefulness of the timeline system!

[TBoneTX 45,267]

If we ever had a Q&A with a Consulate Officer (not a bad idea)[...]

I doubt that having a Q&A with a currently serving CO would be productive, or even feasible. The CO would be hesitant to be frank, or would provide only generic "fluff" answers (that is, no true insights), or would toe an official party line. Better would be to seek a former or retired CO who has experience in both high-fraud and low-fraud environments, AND who has served as a CO recently enough to have meaningful information and insights on current policies and procedures.

Some policies and procedures, such as those in place at the rogue consulate in Guayaquil, Ecuador, can likely never be explained.

[PlatyPius 5]

rebecca,

pushbrk is by far the most knowledgeable and accomplished vjer I've ever had the pleasure of reading.

In fact, I do believe Ewok should step down and hand over the reigns of power to him instead.

He's earned it.

apparently you've never heard of the mermaid, and becca can hold her own with anyone.

pushbrk approaches god though, in his infinite wisdom.

He's a @#$%$#@#$.

[TBoneTX 45,267]

He's a @#$%$#@#$.

He's a set of upper-case characters from the top row of the keyboard?

[almaty 19]

He is a God in his own world

[Captain Ewok 1,891]

- Adding more of the statistical graphs and charts for processes like Removal of Conditions, if there is sufficient data

added!

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/liftstats.php?cfl=

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

rebecca,

pushbrk is by far the most knowledgeable and accomplished vjer I've ever had the pleasure of reading.

In fact, I do believe Ewok should step down and hand over the reigns of power to him instead.

He's earned it.

apparently you've never heard of the mermaid, and becca can hold her own with anyone.

pushbrk approaches god though, in his infinite wisdom.

He's a @#$%$#@#$.

I think of him as a prophet.

[Sinergy 3]

rebecca,

pushbrk is by far the most knowledgeable and accomplished vjer I've ever had the pleasure of reading.

In fact, I do believe Ewok should step down and hand over the reigns of power to him instead.

He's earned it.

apparently you've never heard of the mermaid, and becca can hold her own with anyone.

pushbrk approaches god though, in his infinite wisdom.

He's a @#$%$#@#$.

I think of him as a prophet.

of the oompaloompa's??

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Of all things, living and not. He was sent down by God to set us straight on the proper use of ACCO fasteners, once and for all!

[l.j./1999 1]

- Adding more of the statistical graphs and charts for processes like Removal of Conditions, if there is sufficient data

added!

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/liftstats.php?cfl=

Awesome ! Thanks Captain!

Now all you other ROC filers, update/add your timelines so we can get the most accurate data on the charts

[TBoneTX 45,267]

Here is another very fundamental detail that needs to be fixed, PLEASE:

In the Embassy Reviews under "Ecuador," the location choice is Quito (the capital city). Although the U.S. Embassy is indeed in Quito, the family-based visas are NOT processed there -- they are processed at the (rogue, illegitimate) consulate in Guayaquil. Just look at how many posted embassy reviews have pointed this out, and we can see the reason why the change from "Quito" to "Guayaquil" is necessary.

Yes, this change affects only a small percentage of VJ members, but yes, it's an important matter of accuracy for that small percentage of members. Cap'n, you've been so responsive and quick with the other adjustments, certainly you'll take care of this one, too.

[anka 1]

:idea:

Not sure if this is even possible or if I can even articulate what I am thinking in an understandable fashion, but I'll give it a shot - just bear with me!

I really wish there was an easier way other than just the email update option to keep track of conversations/updates of a subscribed thread - especially the very large and conversationally busy threads. I know visajourney is a forum based site and thus rss/atom feeds would probably greatly hinder the "community aspect" and nobody would reply to questions or ever even bother logging in... that would be horrible... BUT I really wish there was something similar to an rss/atom thingy that could some how be incorporated within the site that would keep the interaction just as good as it is now yet much easier to track and reply to ongoing posts and such .. The email option is fine if it's used for a short thread or specific question, but when the thread is pushing 3000+ entries by multiple people it becomes disorganized and confusing (for me at least). Is there any way to implement some better sort of tracking method?

Ach I am probably the only person who feels this way and I don't mean this as a criticism or anything! Just an idea. And sorry if I don't make any sense whatsoever! I just can't simply sit on a thread all day long clicking "refresh" every 30 seconds. Is there anything

Thanks so much!

[Sinergy 3]

Of all things, living and not. He was sent down by God to set us straight on the proper use of ACCO fasteners, once and for all!