Survivor's Guilt

[Jenifer2010 9]

First, congrats!

Second, I'm wondering why anyone would expect anything less from a mostly-anonymous internet forum. Being hidden behind a computer screen tends to bring out the worst in people. It's easy to be a jerk when not dealing 'face-to-face' with people.

First, Thanks!

Second, 'Cuz I'm hopelessly naive??

[Lisamarie 79]

Man oh man......

You just won the prize for the rudest comment I've read since I joined this forum..."It's the immigration equivalent of "even a caveman" can do it......Really??? Because I followed all the guides to a "t", and added documents and records that weren't even asked for...people thought I was sending too much, making it too organized. We didn't forget to sign anything, didn't leave anything out, and guess what.......we got a huge RFE..... And the only explanation I've been told could be the reason is because we got married on my first visit. There weren't any red flags in our file according to my attorney that I've since hired. So we've been waiting for almost nine months with no NOA2.....for WHATEVER reason..... And you know what, there are many people on this site that get RFE's for forgetting something, or not quite filling something out right....so you should really think about what you say before you say it.

I just love how some people can be so smug when they've gotten what other people are still waiting for....I would've loved to have seen your comments if you wouldn't have been one of the lucky ones.......

"

Man oh man.

Here's how it goes, Jenifer. This shouldn't be a race. Every case is different. Some get petitions approved quickly; some more slowly. Same with NVC - cases go in and out at a different rate. Consulate - an entirely different ballgame.

In the world of visa issuance, NOA 2 (I-797) for the petition is really NOT a big deal. All a petitioner has to do is follow a few simple instructions and voila you have case approval. It's the immigration equivalent of "even a caveman" can do it. Consulate is where the relationship and the beneficiary will have to pass muster. That is the stage of visa issuance where case differences come into play.

So maybe I don't know how you feel. But I do know what it has been like to be a member of this community who got a quick NOA2. And it hasn't been easy. The ugly little green monster comes out in people when you've got something they want.

In fact, I stuck around this board a lot longer than most because I felt some sense of obligation to pass along what I had learned to those still "stuck". I only ever reared my head when I was attacked for getting a quick petition approval. As if I had any control over it. No more control over it than you had with yours.

[Jenifer2010 9]

Man oh man......

You just won the prize for the rudest comment I've read since I joined this forum..."It's the immigration equivalent of "even a caveman" can do it......Really??? Because I followed all the guides to a "t", and added documents and records that weren't even asked for...people thought I was sending too much, making it too organized. We didn't forget to sign anything, didn't leave anything out, and guess what.......we got a huge RFE..... And the only explanation I've been told could be the reason is because we got married on my first visit. There weren't any red flags in our file according to my attorney that I've since hired. So we've been waiting for almost nine months with no NOA2.....for WHATEVER reason..... And you know what, there are many people on this site that get RFE's for forgetting something, or not quite filling something out right....so you should really think about what you say before you say it.

I just love how some people can be so smug when they've gotten what other people are still waiting for....I would've loved to have seen your comments if you wouldn't have been one of the lucky ones.......

"

So sorry about your experience LisaMarie but as for the comment

[Lisamarie 79]

lol......

I didn't know I could argue like that ........but she just rubbed me the wrong way, because she has no idea what it's like to be one of the ones sitting here waiting and waiting to be with their spouse and not having any control over it.....It's the hardest thing ever......

Congrats again to you;)

So sorry about your experience LisaMarie but as for the comment

[Wayne-Rachel 8]

I would disagree with this. At least from the standpoint of having everything the Service needs and presenting it in a tidy fashion. I do think that's important insofar as getting a petition approval without an RFE.

I would have to agree here also... maybe wont make a huge difference, but a small one atleast. No-one likes a job that is any more difficult or unorganized than it has to be.

[Rebecca Jo 1,962]

Man oh man......

You just won the prize for the rudest comment I've read since I joined this forum..."It's the immigration equivalent of "even a caveman" can do it......Really??? Because I followed all the guides to a "t", and added documents and records that weren't even asked for...people thought I was sending too much, making it too organized. We didn't forget to sign anything, didn't leave anything out, and guess what.......we got a huge RFE..... And the only explanation I've been told could be the reason is because we got married on my first visit. There weren't any red flags in our file according to my attorney that I've since hired. So we've been waiting for almost nine months with no NOA2.....for WHATEVER reason..... And you know what, there are many people on this site that get RFE's for forgetting something, or not quite filling something out right....so you should really think about what you say before you say it.

I just love how some people can be so smug when they've gotten what other people are still waiting for....I would've loved to have seen your comments if you wouldn't have been one of the lucky ones.......

"

LisaMarie - You are filing for a CR1 visa. That is different than a K1. The requirements for a K1 petition approval are very minimal. Much easier than the type of visa you are filing for.

Edited January 12, 2011 by Rebecca Jo