CSC is finally awake !!

[JlovesA 109]

Oh trust me, I'm still plenty impatient!

Hey at least we are literally in the same boat with our dates. The day either of us gets approved we know the other is just days away.

That's true...so have you not been touched since July 9? I got touched quite a bit ... out of context it sounds hilarious.

im not trying to be the whiny impatient me again,but when youre in love,patience loses its meaning in each and every aspect of life and the word itself

Yeah, I know what you mean. I'm lucky because I see A quite a bit but I get more fed up with being apart every time he goes and does something fun (he's a social butterfly) and I'm here in my pajamas for the 3rd day in a row, unwashed hair*, not being able to be there, too.

*Today is one such day...hello grease!

[gap1 21]

That's true...so have you not been touched since July 9? I got touched quite a bit ... out of context it sounds hilarious.

Nope. I haven't been touched (in a non-sexual beaurocratic way) since July 9th.

[JlovesA 109]

Nope. I haven't been touched (in a non-sexual beaurocratic way) since July 9th.

I find that strange...like why some people get touched a lot and others don't. You'd think everything would follow the same procedure. It's not like my case is complicated and it doesn't sound like yours is either.

[gap1 21]

I find that strange...like why some people get touched a lot and others don't. You'd think everything would follow the same procedure. It's not like my case is complicated and it doesn't sound like yours is either.

I know. I suppose it all depends on the adjudicator. It seems it's very common for people to not get a single touch before their NOA2 around here, so that doesn't bother me so much.

[thelastpetitioner 218]

I find that strange...like why some people get touched a lot and others don't. You'd think everything would follow the same procedure. It's not like my case is complicated and it doesn't sound like yours is either.

i don mind not getting touches,politically speaking.however psychologically it feels horrible,like we dont exist to CSC.i would like one just to lift my spirits

[K and L 27]

ok this is none sense,i did what ken and babydoll did,messing with numbers,and two people after me have been approved,both for K-1,and the third one after us was suspended ( whatever that means in visa terms ) again in k-1,after that they are all on initial review.ftw

WHY NOT US?

Please don't take this the wrong way, but you're from the Middle East. Your case is more than likely going to take longer, throughout the ENTIRE immigration process, as a result. You will probably take closer to 5-6 months to be approved (which seems to be more typical for cases from the Middle East, much of Asia, and Africa) than the 3-4 months that people from the Pacific Rim, Europe, South America, Canada typically see for your NOA2.

As well, I would not be surprised if, after a successful interview, your consulate puts you on AP (or approve you pending additional procedures), which could take as little as a week, but may take 1-2 months.

When the time comes for you to adjust status, your name checks may slow things down again.

Edited October 23, 2010 by K and L

[thelastpetitioner 218]

Please don't take this the wrong way, but you're from the Middle East. Your case is more than likely going to take longer, throughout the ENTIRE immigration process, as a result. You will probably take closer to 5-6 months to be approved (which seems to be more typical for cases from the Middle East, much of Asia, and Africa) than the 3-4 months that people from the Pacific Rim, Europe, South America, Canada typically see for your NOA2. And this is on top of whatever else is going on with CSC. I would not be surprised if, after a successful interview, your consulate puts you on AP (or approve you pending additional procedures), which could take as little as a week, but may take 1-2 months. When the time comes for you to adjust status, your name checks may slow things down again.

that is the most stupid thing i have heard,CSC does NOT care about the nationality of the beneficiary,thats consulates job,yes i will be put on AP just like the rest of the middle easterns.but not at this point.

im honestly offended.

jeez people and their ignorance.

[K and L 27]

The statistics of VJ's K1 timelines disagree.

Statistics of K1 filers from Iran on VJ show that the average NOA1 to NOA2 time is 111±55 days for the 50 most recent NOA2s, which means that it is NOT unreasonable to say that there is a VERY real chance that you will not be approved until the 4-6 month time range.

In contrast, similar statistics from Canada has an average of 87±45 days for an NOA1 to NOA2 time for the 50 most recent NOA2s. Brazil, where my husband is from, has an average of 87±36 days.

The fact is, the standard deviations and means for the NOA1 to NOA2 wait time say that there is a very REAL difference between the data set for Iran and the data sets for Canada and Brazil. They are NOT being treated the same on the basis of country.

Incidentally, the CSC average for Iran is 111±39 days, and the VSC average is 101±55 days, which is NOT significantly different, which means that Iran is being treated similarly by both service centers. This implies that it's probably USCIS policy/procedure dealing with Iran (and other countries that typically see a delay).

ETA: From what people have said who have had these slowdowns, when they've gotten their Congressmen involved, is that it's usually related to the background checks and/or national security concerns, which somewhat drives the point that the country is being treated differently before the consular stage. For whatever that is worth.

Edited October 23, 2010 by K and L

[thelastpetitioner 218]

The statistics of VJ's K1 timelines disagree.

Statistics of K1 filers from Iran on VJ show that the average NOA1 to NOA2 time is 111±55 days for the 50 most recent NOA2s, which means that it is NOT unreasonable to say that there is a VERY real chance that you will not be approved until the 4-6 month time range.

In contrast, similar statistics from Canada has an average of 87±45 days for an NOA1 to NOA2 time for the 50 most recent NOA2s. Brazil, where my husband is from, has an average of 87±36 days.

The fact is, the standard deviations and means for the NOA1 to NOA2 wait time say that there is a very REAL difference between the data set for Iran and the data sets for Canada and Brazil. They are NOT being treated the same on the basis of country.

Incidentally, the CSC average for Iran is 111±39 days, and the VSC average is 101±55 days, which is NOT significantly different, which means that Iran is being treated similarly by both service centers. This implies that it's probably USCIS policy/procedure dealing with Iran (and other countries that typically see a delay).

ETA: From what people have said who have had these slowdowns, when they've gotten their Congressmen involved, is that it's usually related to the background checks and/or national security concerns, which somewhat drives the point that the country is being treated differently before the consular stage. For whatever that is worth.

do you realize VJ is A VERY VERY VERY small society compared the amount of petitions that both service centers receive?

im over BOTH VJ suggest timelines,it has been 113 days.

as far as that goes,recently a petitioners from africa,ghana if im right got her entire petition done in less than 5 months,thats against VJ timelines isnt it?

the only reason we applied for a k-1 is because apart from the embassy stage,my nationality doesnt effect the rest of the process in any way shape or form,you really should do your homework better.

we pay the price for being from a terrorist or anti american or high fraud country by being put on AP.

PS: im one of those people who believes nationality directly effects the process,in both k-1 and adjustment of status,i just dont think it happens before the consular stage,there are a lot of people from different countries who got their first notice of action the same time as us and are still waiting.

[K and L 27]

Afghanistan's only got 9 data points over 2 years, you can't really draw any conclusions from that sparse a data set - especially since @ 22 days, there was at least one expedite in there (as under a month is pretty much unheard of otherwise).

The majority of Iran K1 applicants will get approved between 56 and 167 days, and the highest concentration of approvals is between the 84 and 139 day mark. At 113 days, you are just over the average, but still within the typical processing time.

Edited October 23, 2010 by K and L

[thelastpetitioner 218]

Afghanistan's only got 9 data points over 2 years, you can't really draw any conclusions from that sparse a data set - especially since @ 22 days, there was at least one expedite in there (as under a month is pretty much unheard of otherwise).

The majority of Iran K1 applicants will get approved between 56 and 167 days, and the highest concentration of approvals is between the 84 and 139 day mark. At 113 days, you are just over the average, but still within the typical processing time.

SMH...

[VeraVimes 5]

SMH...

Oh, ygr, you're so feisty today, I love it! But should I be chastising you for being on here before your NOA2 or (God forbid) RFE...? I do read your status updates, you know...

Ha, I kid you, though, it is too hard to stay away, especially now things appear to be moving again (knocking on wood although all the wood in my surroundings have been beaten to splinters already). I've luckily found some peace, because I have an almost rational hope that I can have a May 17th wedding, which would be perfect (again with the wood-knocking). I've promised myself not to get obsessive about checking until I near the end of November (which works out, as that's when my classes end). But I'm a few weeks behind you, I'd be very curious to see when you get your approval. I hope it's before mine, for your sake! On that day, we shall drink a mojito in celebration!

[thelastpetitioner 218]

Oh, ygr, you're so feisty today, I love it! But should I be chastising you for being on here before your NOA2 or (God forbid) RFE...? I do read your status updates, you know...

Ha, I kid you, though, it is too hard to stay away, especially now things appear to be moving again (knocking on wood although all the wood in my surroundings have been beaten to splinters already). I've luckily found some peace, because I have an almost rational hope that I can have a May 17th wedding, which would be perfect (again with the wood-knocking). I've promised myself not to get obsessive about checking until I near the end of November (which works out, as that's when my classes end). But I'm a few weeks behind you, I'd be very curious to see when you get your approval. I hope it's before mine, for your sake! On that day, we shall drink a mojito in celebration!

oh vera,vera it just pisses me off when people bring my nationality and government ( which i dont support ) into the whole deal.the only reason apart from bee that im even slightly excited about moving to the states is,ill be free to state my opinion and not get treated differently for doing so or being an iranian or a muslim.you know what i mean?

i couldnt help it,ive been awful worried about the interview,i dont why,i keep thinking about how ill feel if we get approved right away with no AP and it just gets me more and more nervous,then i think about POE,and i get literally to the point of having a nervous breakdown.

ive been answering questions HARDCORE,hoping to get good karma for us,and you,pretty much everyone i know on this website.it just helps to focus on something other than my own worries.

ima get blinded tomorrow,so im staying up all night tonight,watching supernatural like there is no tomorrow

[VeraVimes 5]

oh vera,vera it just pisses me off when people bring my nationality and government ( which i dont support ) into the whole deal.the only reason apart from bee that im even slightly excited about moving to the states is,ill be free to state my opinion and not get treated differently for doing so or being an iranian or a muslim.you know what i mean?

i couldnt help it,ive been awful worried about the interview,i dont why,i keep thinking about how ill feel if we get approved right away with no AP and it just gets me more and more nervous,then i think about POE,and i get literally to the point of having a nervous breakdown.

ive been answering questions HARDCORE,hoping to get good karma for us,and you,pretty much everyone i know on this website.it just helps to focus on something other than my own worries.

ima get blinded tomorrow,so im staying up all night tonight,watching supernatural like there is no tomorrow

I get it, I'm sure it must be really difficult to have to deal with that issue. I mean, that's what gets me, the fact that I KNOW I'm totally honest and have no ill intention and am being questioned to prove it, but to know that people are predisposed to suspect you and give you a hard time must be a ######.

It's so hard to stop yourself from getting freaked out about the interview and the POE. My fiance is quite a lot older than me, which I always kind of forget, because it's never an issue when we're together, we don't notice. But I'm sure we're going to be interviewed hard about that, so I'm really hoping he'll be there.

The worst possible thought is that you'll be denied because they don't think your relationship is legit or that you're planning to corrupt the country, when it's absolutely not the case. But we mustn't worry too much about it. Like you say, good karma, good karma, think friendly thoughts...

[thelastpetitioner 218]

I get it, I'm sure it must be really difficult to have to deal with that issue. I mean, that's what gets me, the fact that I KNOW I'm totally honest and have no ill intention and am being questioned to prove it, but to know that people are predisposed to suspect you and give you a hard time must be a ######.

It's so hard to stop yourself from getting freaked out about the interview and the POE. My fiance is quite a lot older than me, which I always kind of forget, because it's never an issue when we're together, we don't notice. But I'm sure we're going to be interviewed hard about that, so I'm really hoping he'll be there.

The worst possible thought is that you'll be denied because they don't think your relationship is legit or that you're planning to corrupt the country, when it's absolutely not the case. But we mustn't worry too much about it. Like you say, good karma, good karma, think friendly thoughts...

it is really,specially when you try your best to seem approachable,normal and all those things that you are deep inside and dont bring up instantly.

i dont think it will be an issue,the age that is,its a big deal in middle eastern and asian countries over all,i doubt it will be a big deal in a country as free and as open thinking as Netherlands .

thats the issue,i think more than being upset ill be offended if they tell us that our relationship isnt legit despite what we have been through,and it will be really hard to control myself at that point,you have seen the feisty me,you dont wanna see the offended me.

ive been so nervous,even tho bee will be there,never the less,i so dont want to have go through all this again,because if we get denied we wont be able to apply for a cr-1,we wont be able to live together therefor not able to prove our marriage.and i wont be able to come back to iran cause it would be risky because of his job.

im at peace with the state of our petition at this point,im more worried about the interview.