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Rob_Lesya   4

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Just returned from Moscow. It was an awesome trip --- I'll post some general observations in the forum a little later.

I just checked the USCIS website and see that our NOA2 was approved on August 20th- the day I left on the trip. It's funny-- we went to the Internet cafe in the hotel one night while we were there so I could show her the VisaJourney site and a few other things... but I never even thought about checking the USCIS website 'cuz I couldn't imagine that we'd be approved so soon!

Anyway, I just returned home about 30 minutes ago, so I need to take a shower and get some sleep.

For those still waiting for your NOA2, take heart -- this is evidence that the Service Centers ARE making progress! And whatever frustration you must endure as you go through this process, it is very little compared to the lifetime of happiness that awaits you at the end of the journey!

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Just returned from Moscow. It was an awesome trip --- I'll post some general observations in the forum a little later.

I just checked the USCIS website and see that our NOA2 was approved on August 20th- the day I left on the trip. It's funny-- we went to the Internet cafe in the hotel one night while we were there so I could show her the VisaJourney site and a few other things... but I never even thought about checking the USCIS website 'cuz I couldn't imagine that we'd be approved so soon!

Anyway, I just returned home about 30 minutes ago, so I need to take a shower and get some sleep.

For those still waiting for your NOA2, take heart -- this is evidence that the Service Centers ARE making progress! And whatever frustration you must endure as you go through this process, it is very little compared to the lifetime of happiness that awaits you at the end of the journey!

That doesn't strike me as too unusual. If anything, it's a bit long. We got NOA 2 for the K-1 after 60 days or so.

Good luck on your process.

PEOPLE: READ THE APPLICATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS!!!! They have a lot of good information in them! Most of the questions I see on VJ are clearly addressed by the form instructions. Give them a read!! If you are unable to understand the form instructions, I highly recommend hiring someone who does to help you with the process. Our process, from K-1 to Citizenship and U.S. Passport is completed. Good luck with your process.

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That doesn't strike me as too unusual. If anything, it's a bit long. We got NOA 2 for the K-1 after 60 days or so.

Good luck on your process.

Yes, my first time around (in 2004) VSC was processing applications in 30-60 days. TSC (which is where our application was at the time) was averaging FAR longer.

VSC is currently averaging in the 150-160 day range. Of course, certain data points are always going to be below the average and others above the average. I've been considered "below average" often in my life---- just never before in a situation where that was considered a GOOD thing! :lol:

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108 days is great for VSC! :dancing:

I'd love 108days!

"Every one of us bears within himself the possibilty of all passions, all destinies of life in all its forms. Nothing human is foreign to us" - Edward G. Robinson.

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Just returned from Moscow. It was an awesome trip --- I'll post some general observations in the forum a little later.

I just checked the USCIS website and see that our NOA2 was approved on August 20th- the day I left on the trip. It's funny-- we went to the Internet cafe in the hotel one night while we were there so I could show her the VisaJourney site and a few other things... but I never even thought about checking the USCIS website 'cuz I couldn't imagine that we'd be approved so soon!

Anyway, I just returned home about 30 minutes ago, so I need to take a shower and get some sleep.

For those still waiting for your NOA2, take heart -- this is evidence that the Service Centers ARE making progress! And whatever frustration you must endure as you go through this process, it is very little compared to the lifetime of happiness that awaits you at the end of the journey!

:dance::dance::dance: wow congratz!!! goodluck to ur next step...

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That doesn't strike me as too unusual. If anything, it's a bit long. We got NOA 2 for the K-1 after 60 days or so. Good luck on your process.
Yes, my first time around (in 2004) VSC was processing applications in 30-60 days. TSC (which is where our application was at the time) was averaging FAR longer.
Maybe they give frequent customers first priority?

PEOPLE: READ THE APPLICATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS!!!! They have a lot of good information in them! Most of the questions I see on VJ are clearly addressed by the form instructions. Give them a read!! If you are unable to understand the form instructions, I highly recommend hiring someone who does to help you with the process. Our process, from K-1 to Citizenship and U.S. Passport is completed. Good luck with your process.

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That doesn't strike me as too unusual. If anything, it's a bit long. We got NOA 2 for the K-1 after 60 days or so.

What's happened in the last couple of years is they've been so busy processing tourist visas it's slowed down the K-1s.

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Ensure your beneficiary makes and brings with them to the States a copy of the DS-3025 (vaccination form)

If the government is going to force me to exercise my "right" to health care, then they better start requiring people to exercise their Right to Bear Arms. - "Where's my public option rifle?"

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Grats, Rob & Lesya!

11/13/2009 -- Mailed I-129F

11/17/2009 -- Received NOA 1

02/10/2010 -- NOA 2 Mailed

02/16/2010 -- NOA 2 Received (via email)

02/19/2010 -- Petition forwarded to Moscow

04/23/2010 -- Scheduled Interview - SUCCESS

07/20/2010 -- Entrance to USA POE Anchorage

08/21/2010 -- Wedding

11/04/2010 -- Mailed AOS

01/25/2011 -- AOS Interview - SUCCESS

Member of the RUB group, where high horses meet low brows.

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