March 2009 K1 Filer

[jomegared 0]

I just got off the phone with my Senator. Bad, horrible, heart wrenching news.

The process is supposed to take 5 to 7 months depending on volume, time, and order in which they were received, and country

of origin. Our case was put to the side. No one even looked at it until they called. The man the Senator spoke with said that once a case is assigned

a case worker, then the 5 month processing time goes into effect. Our case was assigned to someone on July 31st. Almost 5 months to the day we submitted we were finally

given a response that said, "sorry, 5 months starts now."

He told the Senator that they will begin the FBI background check, which will take a month, and then request an RFE on top of that.

I told the Senator how everyone else is faring with getting approvals already and he said sorry and that there is nothing more they can do but push.

The Senator was extremely kind and said he would do everything he could to help and keep following the case, but USCIS doesn't give a sh!t.

F... this process.

Im considering canning the whole thing and leaving.

Its bullshit that people can come illegally tomorrow, but try to do the right thing, and wait a year.

Awesome America.

Awesome.

[Mariposa1010 0]

Sorry to hear about all of this, especially since I am hoping but expecting nothing better myself.

On a somewhat lighter note, I must point out that you are most certainly being overly-kind to USCIS in stating that their reply began with "Sorry."

That word is not part of their vocabulary. As a friend of mine once stated, the people at USCIS must be heart transplant donors....

Try to look at the bright side. At least you now have acknowledgment that your case was indeed received and (at last) assigned a case worker.

I just got off the phone with my Senator. Bad, horrible, heart wrenching news.

The process is supposed to take 5 to 7 months depending on volume, time, and order in which they were received, and country

of origin. Our case was put to the side. No one even looked at it until they called. The man the Senator spoke with said that once a case is assigned

a case worker, then the 5 month processing time goes into effect. Our case was assigned to someone on July 31st. Almost 5 months to the day we submitted we were finally

given a response that said, "sorry, 5 months starts now."

He told the Senator that they will begin the FBI background check, which will take a month, and then request an RFE on top of that.

I told the Senator how everyone else is faring with getting approvals already and he said sorry and that there is nothing more they can do but push.

The Senator was extremely kind and said he would do everything he could to help and keep following the case, but USCIS doesn't give a sh!t.

F... this process.

Im considering canning the whole thing and leaving.

Its bullshit that people can come illegally tomorrow, but try to do the right thing, and wait a year.

Awesome America.

Awesome.

[Rob in Cali 0]

Hello guys,

I feel for all of you early March filers that have not gotten an approval yet. Just a suggestion that may not hurt to try; write a plea to the office of csc Director and ask for her help in resolving your case. A friend of mine gave me this idea here's the fax # 949-389-3251 I know it maybe a long shot but try it.

Rob

[Rob in Cali 0]

I just called the NVC and they sent our case to the London embassy yesterday (August 4th)! If you're a 7-22 NOA2 like we were and you haven't called in the past couple days, you might want to give it a shot.

Thanks for the update,

I called NVC a few minutes ago as well and they told me they sent our case to the Embassy today (August 5th). I wish for a speedy approval for the rest of the March filers.

Rob

[jomegared 0]

The brighter side just seems so far away at this point.

Thanks though Mariposa.

Rob -

I think that's an excellent idea!

Thanks.

[Lisa and Ian 7]

I just called the NVC and they sent our case to the London embassy yesterday (August 4th)! If you're a 7-22 NOA2 like we were and you haven't called in the past couple days, you might want to give it a shot.

Thanks for the update,

I called NVC a few minutes ago as well and they told me they sent our case to the Embassy today (August 5th). I wish for a speedy approval for the rest of the March filers.

Rob

We have a 7/20 NOA2 and ours is still lounging around at NVC.

[BaWa 0]

I just called the NVC and they sent our case to the London embassy yesterday (August 4th)! If you're a 7-22 NOA2 like we were and you haven't called in the past couple days, you might want to give it a shot.

Not really 7-22, but I was planning on calling again by the end of the week (Friday). I'll keep everyone posted on NVC timelines.

--BaWa

[Kimbear 53]

I just got off the phone with my Senator. Bad, horrible, heart wrenching news.

The process is supposed to take 5 to 7 months depending on volume, time, and order in which they were received, and country

of origin. Our case was put to the side. No one even looked at it until they called. The man the Senator spoke with said that once a case is assigned

a case worker, then the 5 month processing time goes into effect. Our case was assigned to someone on July 31st. Almost 5 months to the day we submitted we were finally

given a response that said, "sorry, 5 months starts now."

He told the Senator that they will begin the FBI background check, which will take a month, and then request an RFE on top of that.

I told the Senator how everyone else is faring with getting approvals already and he said sorry and that there is nothing more they can do but push.

The Senator was extremely kind and said he would do everything he could to help and keep following the case, but USCIS doesn't give a sh!t.

F... this process.

Im considering canning the whole thing and leaving.

Its bullshit that people can come illegally tomorrow, but try to do the right thing, and wait a year.

Awesome America.

Awesome.

oww...that is complete utter BS..thats more or less what we are going through..but we didn't get that much detailed info from the congressman just that our case was in FBI..i'm guessing our two touches on july 31, was cuz of congress calling and making them pull file off of dusty shelf, and 2nd was to give to fbi.

blurgh.ya we were sposed to get married in january 09..but we didn't knwo about visa process back then..now i wish we had of

on a brighter note..i got another touch today..i can only hope this means we are out of fbi check...now i'm j ust waiting for more bad news..in the form of an RFE, or denial or something else.. i just have this gut feeling..blurgh!

[Danu 19]

Oh hon, think positive! Even if its an RFE, it means you're out of checks and that once they get the info you are on your way! I doubt you will get a denial. *hugs* Hopefully you get some good news soon!

[jomegared 0]

I feel you Kimbear. Its a gut wrenching process, but hang in there.

So, you have seen touches on the website? I haven't seen anything. No touches nothing.

We did get pretty detailed info. We even got a follow up email from USCIS documenting the phone call and the contents.

I hope it ends soon. If you get approved soon, hopefully now you can have a marriage in Jan 10'

Hang in there.

I hate all of this, but she (for me) he (for you lol) is worth it!

[jomegared 0]

Well... I lied. I just checked the website after complaining about no touches. Finally got one. FRICK!!!

After all this, the call to the senator, the emails to the lawyer, and the complaining on VJ, the date FINALLY CHANGED! lol.

I dont even care what it was, I SEE something now.

Funny though, they told my senator that they started on July 31st and the touch came on Wed Aug 5th. The next day, the 6th was when my Senator called back.

Funny thing huh?

[Kimbear 53]

ya it is a funny thing...like mine..was never touched til the senator inquired..then they force fed me to the fbi check so they coudl say that 'something" was being done to my case and it wasn't forgotten or lost..which was my biggest worry..i just hope this means we both get some good news this week!!!

i do not want to be alone for a 2nd Christmas it almost killed me last time. bad enough our anniversary is sept 6th..and we can't see each other.

[o&a 0]

I just called the NVC and they sent our case to the London embassy yesterday (August 4th)! If you're a 7-22 NOA2 like we were and you haven't called in the past couple days, you might want to give it a shot.

Thanks for the update,

I called NVC a few minutes ago as well and they told me they sent our case to the Embassy today (August 5th). I wish for a speedy approval for the rest of the March filers.

Rob

We have a 7/20 NOA2 and ours is still lounging around at NVC.

I just called the NVC and they sent our case to the Frankfurt embassy 07.31 (our NOA date is 07.20).

[jomegared 0]

Well....

The senator called on Wed the 5th.

Got a touch today for the 5th.

Checked the website at noon to see the touch.

Checked just now...

AND GOT APPROVED!!!!!

For all those still waiting.

Contact your congressman or senators.

Now to update my timeline

and start praying for the rest of you.

Hang in there.

[Rob in Cali 0]

Well....

The senator called on Wed the 5th.

Got a touch today for the 5th.

Checked the website at noon to see the touch.

Checked just now...

AND GOT APPROVED!!!!!

For all those still waiting.

Contact your congressman or senators.

Now to update my timeline

and start praying for the rest of you.

Hang in there.

Good for you I am real happy for you best of luck the rest of the journey. To other March filers we all wish you luck and encourage you to actively push for your cases through proper channels.

Rob