WHAT A JOKE =(

[Barbara J 115]

Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between October 20, 2010 and October 27, 2010*. Yeah right its November 1st and nothing yet

I really wish I could understand the way VSC works...seriously they are making me go crazy I've been looking at Igor's list and several couples who filed their petition 2 or even 3 days later than we did, got their approvals...happy for them but this waiting its getting really annoying

oh well...God knows better...

God bless you all

sorry but I needed to vent this out

Patty ♥

Patti we went through Vermont and yes it took 3 months for NOA2 but I really do think you will hear this week or next as they seem to move quicker than Cali. A pastor said to me when I was waiting "without the battle there is no victory" mmm was anxious at the time but made sense and Mum always said lol "good things come to those who wait" ahh the wisdom of our parents. Keep strong darl it will happen soon

[Brad and Vika 129]

Your time is coming soon. DOn't lose hope when you are in the home stretch.

[RumbaBumba 4]

If you keep complaining about what god is doing you might be punished.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeSSwKffj9o

] I hope you can find the humor in CArlin's commentary

On a main note, One of the first pieces of advice I got on this board was to find a hobby to take up my time. Were it not for that, I don't think I could have began this daunting process... I may have had a fast approval time.. But I came to this site in October 2009. Music is a good start! I sincerely wish you the best of luck, your time will come.

[fishegg6658 0]

Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between October 20, 2010 and October 27, 2010*. Yeah right its November 1st and nothing yet

I really wish I could understand the way VSC works...seriously they are making me go crazy I've been looking at Igor's list and several couples who filed their petition 2 or even 3 days later than we did, got their approvals...happy for them but this waiting its getting really annoying

oh well...God knows better...

God bless you all

sorry but I needed to vent this out

Patty ♥

[Patty♥Paul 8]

Patti we went through Vermont and yes it took 3 months for NOA2 but I really do think you will hear this week or next as they seem to move quicker than Cali. A pastor said to me when I was waiting "without the battle there is no victory" mmm was anxious at the time but made sense and Mum always said lol "good things come to those who wait" ahh the wisdom of our parents. Keep strong darl it will happen soon

Thank you

[smunie 5]

Thank you

God bless you

Actually...it made me laugh histerically...not sure if that was the intent, but I guess it's all in how you see things

[GhLove 4]

I feel you 100%!!! I've been trying not to wine and feel discouraged but its really hard when something stands in the way of you being in love. Yes I know there are a bunch of other people going through what we are going through, but honestly... that doesnt help ME feel any better. Try to stay encouraged (easier said than done)... although I know how difficult it is. It will all happen in due time.

[Mountain Climber 186]

When we submitted the fiance paperwork back in May 07, the time line for approval in CSC was running about 3-4 months. Shortly thereafter, USCIS raised the fee structure for all petitions. This took effect in July 07 and resulted in slowing the time line way down. Not only that, but the Democrats were pushing for people to apply for citizenship because of the upcoming election in Nov 08. Our petition, along with almost everyone else' s came to a grinding halt because of the huge back log that these events created. CSC started running 6 months plus. Ours took about 7 months.

I know it is very hard to wait but hang in there. Remember that there is ALWAYS someone that has been waiting far longer than you. Good luck!

Edited November 2, 2010 by Mountain Climber

[Patty♥Paul 8]

Thank you for all the replies specially the kind ones (and the not so kind too, i feel bad though when people answer in such a mean way )

I know all this waiting issue its not easy for all of us and please don't get me wrong I do have FAITH, it just that i was having a bad moment like everyone who is going through this journey... I believe with all my heart that GOD IS IN CONTROL

Thank you again and God bless you all

Patty ♥

When we submitted the fiance paperwork back in May 07, the time line for approval in CSC was running about 3-4 months. Shortly thereafter, USCIS raised the fee structure for all petitions. This took effect in July 07 and resulted in slowing the time line way down. Not only that, but the Democrats were pushing for people to apply for citizenship because of the upcoming election in Nov 08. Our petition, along with almost everyone else' s came to a grinding halt because of the huge back log that these events created. CSC started running 6 months plus. Ours took about 7 months.

I know it is very hard to wait but hang in there. Remember that there is ALWAYS someone that has been waiting far longer than you. Good luck!

Thanks

[Patty♥Paul 8]

Patti we went through Vermont and yes it took 3 months for NOA2 but I really do think you will hear this week or next as they seem to move quicker than Cali. A pastor said to me when I was waiting "without the battle there is no victory" mmm was anxious at the time but made sense and Mum always said lol "good things come to those who wait" ahh the wisdom of our parents. Keep strong darl it will happen soon

"good things come to those who wait"That's exactly what my fiance says all the time...God bless you and thanks for your encouragement words

[Yellowhead 12]

At the risk of sounding rude (not my intention at all), I think anyone filing through VSC should count their blessings. I filed 2 months to the day after you, and my estimate right now is February! So is the case for many people. The process isn't done by machines, and cases are handled by a variety of different people, who all work at different rates. Everyone's petition looks a little different as well, so the process is highly subjective. As a result, estimates in time frame are just that, loose estimates. VJ'ers represent a miniscule portion of people who file, so we can't take the estimates on here as gospel. If you want to keep your sanity through the process, you MUST relax so early in the game. I stressed for the first month and realized quickly that this process does not need to have power over my life. Be grateful we all have love in our lives and be patient. Good things come to those who wait. (us CSC filers are really hoping this is true!)

[Henykat 16]

Good things come to those who wait. (us CSC filers are really hoping this is true!)

Will we praise the lord for making us wait? hallelujah amen

[Patty♥Paul 8]

At the risk of sounding rude (not my intention at all), I think anyone filing through VSC should count their blessings. I filed 2 months to the day after you, and my estimate right now is February! So is the case for many people. The process isn't done by machines, and cases are handled by a variety of different people, who all work at different rates. Everyone's petition looks a little different as well, so the process is highly subjective. As a result, estimates in time frame are just that, loose estimates. VJ'ers represent a miniscule portion of people who file, so we can't take the estimates on here as gospel. If you want to keep your sanity through the process, you MUST relax so early in the game. I stressed for the first month and realized quickly that this process does not need to have power over my life. Be grateful we all have love in our lives and be patient. Good things come to those who wait. (us CSC filers are really hoping this is true!)

thanks for sharing your thoughts...not rude at all

[TBoneTX 45,273]

When we submitted the fiance paperwork back in May 07, the time line for approval in CSC was running about 3-4 months. Shortly thereafter, USCIS raised the fee structure for all petitions. This took effect in July 07 and resulted in slowing the time line way down. Not only that, but the Democrats were pushing for people to apply for citizenship because of the upcoming election in Nov 08. Our petition, along with almost everyone else' s came to a grinding halt because of the huge back log that these events created. CSC started running 6 months plus. Ours took about 7 months.

I'm glad that someone else posted what I was about to post. Our petition was caught up in the same tsunami. We didn't even get the NOA1 for months, and that was only after prying it from the CSC. I was palpably going bananas after 5 months of waiting for the NOA2. It took multiple calls and, finally, escalation to a kindly Immigration Officer who, upon hearing that we were now at 6 months exactly, learned that our file had been sitting on a transfer station between posts (for who knows how long). He agreed to contact the processing floor to get someone to move it along. A little while later, it was in name-checks, and another IO pried it from there. A couple of days later, we had approval.

This appeared to be the hard part, but it was nothing in comparison to the devious, evil treatment by the lying, ####### Guayaquil consulate, whose COs then and now need to be hauled back to the U.S. in chains for abuse of U.S. citizens. That's another story. Fortunately, AOS was easy (no interview), and application for ROC is early in 2011.

The short answer is that the immigration process is a very large elephant that needs to be eaten a bite at a time. Some bites will be larger than others. The NOA1-to-NOA2 bite can be the largest. Distract yourself with a hobby or violent physical exercise, collect information for the consular interview, and keep the faith, si man.

[yamashitariki 4]

i doubt god can be fair to give everyone who has applied instant approval all at once. but i believe as a whole we all have our own time and we should stay patient, enduring and grateful that we have such an opportunity to be with our loved ones beyond geographical barriers. on another side of things to make light of it, i wouldn't say god would be behind the uscis' approval process; that would be blasphemy. :-) just kidding. perhaps bless us in that the person who holds the decision making in his/her hands grants us a smooth transition. in any case, here's wishing all of you lots of love and patience, growing fonder for our partners despite the distance.