Waiting time

[Philosykos 0]

I tried to log in to my USCIS website to check my status but I couldn't get into my account so i called the customer service thinking since i couldn't get my status online that might mean i have been approved or they are updating my status to reflect the approval only to be told by the customer service person [i finally got through to a human] that I still have to wait for 73 more days because right now VSC is dealing with December petitions. I am really tired of all this waiting. I told her i will be out of the timeline in 73 days and she said to call back if that happens [as if i will get a human to answer my questions again] I told her why are people who filed after me getting their approval if they are truly working on December petitions, she couldn't answer the question. I don't really make a fuss about things but I am just frustated, can't go for a visit cos i don't have vacation time nor the money for that right now. This is truly frustrating, is there anything i can do right now [Please don't say you need to be patient] I am already doing that and believe me it's not fun. Just needed to vent.

We filed more than two months before you and got approved two and a half weeks ago... Really, I don't think there is any reason to freak out before everyone who filed around the same date as you gets approved and you get left behind, which happened to us. I was very patient until that happened, but THEN I really started to worry. Fortunately, we have a great congresswoman, whose caseworker was willing to call USCIS every week even though we hadn't hit six months yet...

Now I already have my interview date set for July 27, less than a month after approval. You see, things can go very fast once you are approved. Hang in there. I know it sucks.

Edited July 17, 2009 by Philosykos

[MRStee 19]

I tried to log in to my USCIS website to check my status but I couldn't get into my account so i called the customer service thinking since i couldn't get my status online that might mean i have been approved or they are updating my status to reflect the approval only to be told by the customer service person [i finally got through to a human] that I still have to wait for 73 more days because right now VSC is dealing with December petitions. I am really tired of all this waiting. I told her i will be out of the timeline in 73 days and she said to call back if that happens [as if i will get a human to answer my questions again] I told her why are people who filed after me getting their approval if they are truly working on December petitions, she couldn't answer the question. I don't really make a fuss about things but I am just frustated, can't go for a visit cos i don't have vacation time nor the money for that right now. This is truly frustrating, is there anything i can do right now [Please don't say you need to be patient] I am already doing that and believe me it's not fun. Just needed to vent.

We filed more than two months before you and got approved two and a half weeks ago... Really, I don't think there is any reason to freak out before everyone who filed around the same date as you gets approved and you get left behind, which happened to us. I was very patient until that happened, but THEN I really started to worry. Fortunately, we have a great congresswoman, whose caseworker was willing to call USCIS every week even though we hadn't hit six months yet...

Now I already have my interview date set for July 27, less than a month after approval. You see, things can go very fast once you are approved. Hang in there. I know it sucks.

In addition to that, each of our cases have different circumstances involved with them so that could be the reason why also. For example my SO and I have no records (police), no children involved, no previous marriage, etc. That might enable our case to go through quicker than someone else who may have other issues going on. Keep that in mind too...

[Philosykos 0]

I tried to log in to my USCIS website to check my status but I couldn't get into my account so i called the customer service thinking since i couldn't get my status online that might mean i have been approved or they are updating my status to reflect the approval only to be told by the customer service person [i finally got through to a human] that I still have to wait for 73 more days because right now VSC is dealing with December petitions. I am really tired of all this waiting. I told her i will be out of the timeline in 73 days and she said to call back if that happens [as if i will get a human to answer my questions again] I told her why are people who filed after me getting their approval if they are truly working on December petitions, she couldn't answer the question. I don't really make a fuss about things but I am just frustated, can't go for a visit cos i don't have vacation time nor the money for that right now. This is truly frustrating, is there anything i can do right now [Please don't say you need to be patient] I am already doing that and believe me it's not fun. Just needed to vent.

We filed more than two months before you and got approved two and a half weeks ago... Really, I don't think there is any reason to freak out before everyone who filed around the same date as you gets approved and you get left behind, which happened to us. I was very patient until that happened, but THEN I really started to worry. Fortunately, we have a great congresswoman, whose caseworker was willing to call USCIS every week even though we hadn't hit six months yet...

Now I already have my interview date set for July 27, less than a month after approval. You see, things can go very fast once you are approved. Hang in there. I know it sucks.

In addition to that, each of our cases have different circumstances involved with them so that could be the reason why also. For example my SO and I have no records (police), no children involved, no previous marriage, etc. That might enable our case to go through quicker than someone else who may have other issues going on. Keep that in mind too...

We don't have any police records, marriages, or children either. In fact, we are totally obviously non-suspicious people: my fiancé works for the government, and I work for an American institution in Germany. The only thing that is 'special' about our case is that we have actually lived together in the US already, and have a totally established relationship... Maybe the fact that I already had life in the US, studied and worked there (always legally!), have an SSN, driver's license, bank account, credit card, etc. somehow made us suspicious, I don't know... But I'm not complaining too much, because some (few) people wait much longer than we did.

[David Allen 3]

The information posted on the USCIS website is not necessarily very accurate. When I was waiting for our NOA2 approval I would go to the Immigration timeline on this website:

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/k1list...?cfl=&op3=1

You can set the filters so you only see results from your own Service Center.

and expand the number of rows to display to about 2000 or so rows and sort by NOA1 receivied. If you have expanded enough rows - you should be able to scroll down and find your NOA1 date and then scroll to where you start seeing NOA2s around the curret date. You can guage when they sent in their NOA1s and get a better idea where they really stand. As VJ members update their NOA2's you'll get a pretty good feel for how fast thier moving - though some cases take longer than others if there are issues.

Good luck.

-David

I tried to log in to my USCIS website to check my status but I couldn't get into my account so i called the customer service thinking since i couldn't get my status online that might mean i have been approved or they are updating my status to reflect the approval only to be told by the customer service person [i finally got through to a human] that I still have to wait for 73 more days because right now VSC is dealing with December petitions. I am really tired of all this waiting. I told her i will be out of the timeline in 73 days and she said to call back if that happens [as if i will get a human to answer my questions again] I told her why are people who filed after me getting their approval if they are truly working on December petitions, she couldn't answer the question. I don't really make a fuss about things but I am just frustated, can't go for a visit cos i don't have vacation time nor the money for that right now. This is truly frustrating, is there anything i can do right now [Please don't say you need to be patient] I am already doing that and believe me it's not fun. Just needed to vent.

Edited July 17, 2009 by David Allen

[Frenchwife 1]

I tried to log in to my USCIS website to check my status but I couldn't get into my account so i called the customer service thinking since i couldn't get my status online that might mean i have been approved or they are updating my status to reflect the approval only to be told by the customer service person [i finally got through to a human] that I still have to wait for 73 more days because right now VSC is dealing with December petitions. I am really tired of all this waiting. I told her i will be out of the timeline in 73 days and she said to call back if that happens [as if i will get a human to answer my questions again] I told her why are people who filed after me getting their approval if they are truly working on December petitions, she couldn't answer the question. I don't really make a fuss about things but I am just frustated, can't go for a visit cos i don't have vacation time nor the money for that right now. This is truly frustrating, is there anything i can do right now [Please don't say you need to be patient] I am already doing that and believe me it's not fun. Just needed to vent.

did you look at the igor's list?

you are position 217

they seem to be processing February

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/monthl...=2&sortby=2

[evanscholly 1]

Thanks everyone, i appreciate all the suggestions and encouragements. Have a great day.

[k.loveh 0]

I tried to log in to my USCIS website to check my status but I couldn't get into my account so i called the customer service thinking since i couldn't get my status online that might mean i have been approved or they are updating my status to reflect the approval only to be told by the customer service person [i finally got through to a human] that I still have to wait for 73 more days because right now VSC is dealing with December petitions. I am really tired of all this waiting. I told her i will be out of the timeline in 73 days and she said to call back if that happens [as if i will get a human to answer my questions again] I told her why are people who filed after me getting their approval if they are truly working on December petitions, she couldn't answer the question. I don't really make a fuss about things but I am just frustated, can't go for a visit cos i don't have vacation time nor the money for that right now. This is truly frustrating, is there anything i can do right now [Please don't say you need to be patient] I am already doing that and believe me it's not fun. Just needed to vent.

My update doesn't show at all online, it still says that my 'returned' petition for further review for K1 was recieved on February 4th, 2009 but I've gotten two letters, one from USCIS dated June 9, 2009 stating their reaffirmation of my petition and one from NVC dated July 10, 2009 stating they've forwarded the peitition back to the consulate in Delhi.

I wouldn't overly rely on the website since they're not updating it regularly but you can call either USCIS or the NVC and DOS to check your status.

Edited July 18, 2009 by hkgaur