May 2011 Filers

[southcalhog 43]

So my fiance called USCIS again, this time to see if our case had been assigned to a supervisor yet. He said the CSR guy he spoke with was really nice but he wouldn't put my fiance through to a Tier 2 Immigration officer. At first the CSR guy said that we should have received our approval by now, and he would go ahead and put in a service request. (Yippee!!) Then he did his bit on the computer at his end, and finally said, "Oh, looks like you are still in the normal processing time, I can't put in a service request..." blah blah blah. He said the immigration officer wouldn't be able to tell him if our case has been assigned to a case officer yet because cases are only adjudicated when they are approved or need additional information. Our case hasn't been approved yet because it hasn't been adjudicated yet. *sigh*

I kind of don't feel anything anymore, just numb about this whole sucky process. My fiance is going to call again on our 6-month mark, Nov 18... see if they say anything different.

Hang in there as I said.....Its coming when you least expect it!

Edited November 3, 2011 by southcalhog

[southcalhog 43]

CONGRATILATIONS TO OUR FELLOW MAY FILER TOLSAB......A.K.A. SABRINA, SHE GOT APPROVED FEW MINUTES AGO. I SAW HER POST TOPIC!!! SHE JUST GOT APPROVED AWHILE AGO. :dance: :dance: WHERE ARE YOU SABRINA?????? AGAIN CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

[weh1706 0]

thanks sothcalhog we had approval lil over 2 weels ago jus waitn on nvc soon as i get mnl # wanna schedule interview tx again....

[southcalhog 43]

thanks sothcalhog we had approval lil over 2 weels ago jus waitn on nvc soon as i get mnl # wanna schedule interview tx again....

You Welcome..remember that lately it takes about a Month for your Case to get to NVC.It took our case about a Month before I got my Case Number. If you need any assistance, dont hesitate to ask US. we have many Knowledgeable May Filers here!

Edited November 3, 2011 by southcalhog

[EmmaGrayshon 3]

So my fiance called USCIS again, this time to see if our case had been assigned to a supervisor yet. He said the CSR guy he spoke with was really nice but he wouldn't put my fiance through to a Tier 2 Immigration officer. At first the CSR guy said that we should have received our approval by now, and he would go ahead and put in a service request. (Yippee!!) Then he did his bit on the computer at his end, and finally said, "Oh, looks like you are still in the normal processing time, I can't put in a service request..." blah blah blah. He said the immigration officer wouldn't be able to tell him if our case has been assigned to a case officer yet because cases are only adjudicated when they are approved or need additional information. Our case hasn't been approved yet because it hasn't been adjudicated yet. *sigh*

I kind of don't feel anything anymore, just numb about this whole sucky process. My fiance is going to call again on our 6-month mark, Nov 18... see if they say anything different.

Gah, I came on to see if you had been approved yet because I remember you were still waiting. Keep breathing it will happen! Congrats to Sabrina and everyone who is approved! We're nearly at interview stage now that T has a job in Key West so I'm waiting to hear when I go to London. It feels like I should walk there I'm so good at taking things 'one step at a time' now haha

[Ray-J 2]

We tried another round at USEM for a CRBA. We still didn't have the NSO BC, but thought that since we would have it next week that they might let it pass and let us bring it in after we get it. No dice. It turns out that they consider the child as the applicant (who also needs to be present) and the BC is the only means of identification for the applicant. They won't accept anything but the NSO copy because they don't know the security features of any other document type.

[YozhikandBulochka 3]

So my fiance called USCIS again, this time to see if our case had been assigned to a supervisor yet. He said the CSR guy he spoke with was really nice but he wouldn't put my fiance through to a Tier 2 Immigration officer. At first the CSR guy said that we should have received our approval by now, and he would go ahead and put in a service request. (Yippee!!) Then he did his bit on the computer at his end, and finally said, "Oh, looks like you are still in the normal processing time, I can't put in a service request..." blah blah blah. He said the immigration officer wouldn't be able to tell him if our case has been assigned to a case officer yet because cases are only adjudicated when they are approved or need additional information. Our case hasn't been approved yet because it hasn't been adjudicated yet. *sigh*

I kind of don't feel anything anymore, just numb about this whole sucky process. My fiance is going to call again on our 6-month mark, Nov 18... see if they say anything different.

if it makes you feel any better we havent even received the hard copy notice yet. T_T Im agreeing with you with the whole numbness to the process....it really sucks...im slowly beginning to lose hope T_T

[southcalhog 43]

We tried another round at USEM for a CRBA. We still didn't have the NSO BC, but thought that since we would have it next week that they might let it pass and let us bring it in after we get it. No dice. It turns out that they consider the child as the applicant (who also needs to be present) and the BC is the only means of identification for the applicant. They won't accept anything but the NSO copy because they don't know the security features of any other document type.

RAy_J when you think you will get NSO BC? I hope you get it soon.!!!

[Ray-J 2]

RAy_J when you think you will get NSO BC? I hope you get it soon.!!!

We were able to have the process expedited. We had to go to the NSO office in Quezon City (corner of Quezon Ave. & EDSA) and speak with Ms. Edit Orcilia's secretary, fill out a form to have Serena's file pulled from the scanning que and entered into the database, and paid a fee for the bc. We'll pick it up on Tuesday. USEM opened up a 2 week block of appointments today. I grabbed one on the first available date, but it's about a week after I leave for home. We're still praying that we can get one sooner before I go home.

[southcalhog 43]

We were able to have the process expedited. We had to go to the NSO office in Quezon City (corner of Quezon Ave. & EDSA) and speak with Ms. Edit Orcilia's secretary, fill out a form to have Serena's file pulled from the scanning que and entered into the database, and paid a fee for the bc. We'll pick it up on Tuesday. USEM opened up a 2 week block of appointments today. I grabbed one on the first available date, but it's about a week after I leave for home. We're still praying that we can get one sooner before I go home.

I am praying with you guys! BTW how do you go about seeing what Interviews they open up?How do you get the Appt? Good Luck! Amy will do fine getting it after you guys leave and b4 you know it she and the baby will land in Chicago!

Edited November 4, 2011 by southcalhog

[Ray-J 2]

I am praying with you guys! BTW how do you go about seeing what Interviews they open up?How do you get the Appt? Good Luck! Amy will do fine getting it after you guys leave and b4 you know it she and the baby will land in Chicago!

It's all done online by visiting http://evisaforms.state.gov/ACSSchedulingSystem.asp. I know Amy will do fine, but I still worry about her getting lost in the airport and missing her connecting flight. I've been preparing her by walking her through the procedures for changing planes at Incheon International ((presuming she'll be flying Korean Air) there's an additional security screening for changing planes there). She was asking me if she had to get her bags at her connecting airport and re-check them for the next flight (of course, I told her that she shouldn't even go through customs until she gets to Chicago). I've even found a map for the terminal.

[southcalhog 43]

It's all done online by visiting http://evisaforms.st...lingSystem.asp. I know Amy will do fine, but I still worry about her getting lost in the airport and missing her connecting flight. I've been preparing her by walking her through the procedures for changing planes at Incheon International ((presuming she'll be flying Korean Air) there's an additional security screening for changing planes there). She was asking me if she had to get her bags at her connecting airport and re-check them for the next flight (of course, I told her that she shouldn't even go through customs until she gets to Chicago). I've even found a map for the terminal.

Yes You right about Incheon in Seoul South Korea. I went through there once in 2007.I loved that Airport.Very Clean, Very Nice.I also flew Korean from LAX.I like when you stand on the whatever you call it(stand and move you right along),you dont even move it moves you right along through the Airport. Also you right about the additional Security when you change planes within the Airport. My Security Screeners were all ladys and they were very business like,no smiles, just doing their Job.Hope all go well with Amy.I am sure no problems with her connecting Flight regarding the bags. everything as you said regarding that will be taken care of for her. You will have your family Home for Christmas!

[Ray-J 2]

Yes You right about Incheon in Seoul South Korea. I went through there once in 2007.I loved that Airport.Very Clean, Very Nice.I also flew Korean from LAX.I like when you stand on the whatever you call it(stand and move you right along),you dont even move it moves you right along through the Airport. Also you right about the additional Security when you change planes within the Airport. My Security Screeners were all ladys and they were very business like,no smiles, just doing their Job.Hope all go well with Amy.I am sure no problems with her connecting Flight regarding the bags. everything as you said regarding that will be taken care of for her. You will have your family Home for Christmas!

I don't know what you call it, but I call it a PeopleMover, simply because that's what it does. The only difference between how you and I use it is that I choose to keep walking. At my normal pace, I get through that stretch at double the speed.

[southcalhog 43]

I don't know what you call it, but I call it a PeopleMover, simply because that's what it does. The only difference between how you and I use it is that I choose to keep walking. At my normal pace, I get through that stretch at double the speed.

Well When you got a 2 Hour layover Im in no hurry.Just took in ALL the Stores and Shops and People as it rode me along.You right, a lot of people chose to walk along, Matter of fact, a lot chose to do that. Very Ultra Modern Airport. Even the PA System Announcer voice was smooth, saying Flights in Korean and I belive English only.I could be wrong. I hope to fly through there again in the Future.Korean Flys out of Cebu City.I found that out last year when Grace and I took a Flight from Manila to Cebu to visit her Family on Zest Air.I saw a Korean Air Jetliner sitting at a gate as we taxied to our gate. I told Grace,"look Honey, Korean Air".When Grace Leave Maclan Airport in Cebu in the near Future Maybe Korean from Cebu to Seoul, then LAX. I too will be happy when she gets here .We ALL DO! Sidenote.....If you can possibly Avoid it, Dont take Zest Air in the Philippines! Always. Always, Always, LATE taking off. Cheapest Airline ,but flights late or canceled I guess thats why they the Cheapest!

[leeanne 0]

We havent received NOA2 yet..Is there anyone like us too?Please answer.