Here comes the Beast!!

[AndyMisiu 0]

Well the beast has been awakened!! I have no other alternative but to raise Cain!!

I’ve been patiently waiting, I’ve been supportive, I’ve been understanding to USCIS, I’ve tried to make sense of things, and now it’s over. I know a lot of you are still waiting for your approval from months precious to my NOA1, I understand that. The problem here is…. My wait time is not the norm for VSC. I’ve checked the VJ database and discovered that I am one of the only July NOA1’s to be waiting for NOA2. I would be fine with waiting longer if it wasn’t for the fact that everyone else has been approved. There is no IMBRA excuse anymore. VSC has proven time and time again they are back to speed.

This leaves me to believe my worst fears. There must be something wrong with my petition. I have convictions and reasons for other name hits, which are not a part of IMBRA so they shouldn’t be a problem. I’ve sent everything they asked for. I can no longer wait and see what happens, I must take action. I don’t know how I’m going to get around the canned 6-month wait response, but I WILL!!!

You can say wait and be patient but it’s not normal for a petition to take this long at VSC for VJ’s, just take a look at the K-1 processing times. Everyone has been approved, but me. What should I do? Do you think I’m right? How am I going to handle this one?

[garya505 2]

Sheesh, what would you do if something bad actually happened?

[Jenn! 918]

I have convictions and reasons for other name hits, which are not a part of IMBRA so they shouldn’t be a problem.

I wouldn't be so sure that name checks are not what's holding up your petition. I think your only recourse at this point is to contact your congressman to at least get them to find out the status of your petition.

Best wishes for a speedy approval!

[AndyMisiu 0]

yea, I agree that name checks could be the problem. I will have to find out.

[meauxna 15]

Andy, try and find irishgirl.. she had a long run in VSC too and felt unfaired on as you do. It happens sometimes & there IS nothing you can do about it.

The promise is that they will get petitions/applications processes in 6 months. If you're not there yet, you're not out of date range, no matter how many other peitions you find to support your theory.

Hey, how come you didn't go there for a DCF?

[aussiewench 9]

I have convictions and reasons for other name hits, which are not a part of IMBRA so they shouldn’t be a problem. I’ve sent everything they asked for.

Regardless, if there is a name hit with the background/security checks it can indeed hold things up. This would happen even without IMBRA as background checks have always included those of the petitioner as well as the beneficiay. As suggested already, the only way you will know with any certainty is to have your congressman enquire on your behalf. Be prepared for the same answer though, as until your case is 30 days past processing they are not obliged to say anything but 'wait'.

Waiting is tough, especially when you see that you are outside of the current norm for VSC. I hope you hear something soon Andy

Lorelle

[AndyMisiu 0]

Andy, try and find irishgirl.. she had a long run in VSC too and felt unfaired on as you do. It happens sometimes & there IS nothing you can do about it.

The promise is that they will get petitions/applications processes in 6 months. If you're not there yet, you're not out of date range, no matter how many other peitions you find to support your theory.

Hey, how come you didn't go there for a DCF?

yea! your right! I'm inside processing times. I know, I know! trust me, I've preached that on here. As a matter of fact, knowing that I'm within processing time is the only thing that keeps me sane. I just wish they could tell you something. Just something to let you know where you stand. It's tough for sure.

I'm still going to look into it. I've been dragging my feet a little because I know it will take just as long if not longer that the process I'm in now. I have to go to court in Poland to get a "free to Marry" requirement waived before we can have our wedding. So I will go to Poland and file for that hearing. I wish I could stay there for the entire time it would take to file but I can't. That means I would need to fly back and forth $$$$$$$$$$. There is no reason for my petition to be dinied. I guess there is some reason why it should take awhile though.

I guess I will do all the normal stuff. I will build a case for my Congressman/Senator and request there help. I will contact VSC and get nowhere. But I don't think I can sit on my hands anymore and say it's going to be ok. I'm not a reactive type of person, I'm a go getter!! and that's what I'm going to do "Go and Get Her!!"

[AndyMisiu 0]

Sheesh, what would you do if something bad actually happened?

I would try something else.

[spiritee 0]

Don't worry Andy, you are not alone. Our timelines are similar I have an NOA1 date of 26th June and RFE Received date of 20th July and I have not heard anything. Be patient I am sure our time will come. I am pretty sure that your case was like ours where despite filing the new form we still received an IMBRA RFE.

Well the beast has been awakened!! I have no other alternative but to raise Cain!!

I’ve been patiently waiting, I’ve been supportive, I’ve been understanding to USCIS, I’ve tried to make sense of things, and now it’s over. I know a lot of you are still waiting for your approval from months precious to my NOA1, I understand that. The problem here is…. My wait time is not the norm for VSC. I’ve checked the VJ database and discovered that I am one of the only July NOA1’s to be waiting for NOA2. I would be fine with waiting longer if it wasn’t for the fact that everyone else has been approved. There is no IMBRA excuse anymore. VSC has proven time and time again they are back to speed.

This leaves me to believe my worst fears. There must be something wrong with my petition. I have convictions and reasons for other name hits, which are not a part of IMBRA so they shouldn’t be a problem. I’ve sent everything they asked for. I can no longer wait and see what happens, I must take action. I don’t know how I’m going to get around the canned 6-month wait response, but I WILL!!!

You can say wait and be patient but it’s not normal for a petition to take this long at VSC for VJ’s, just take a look at the K-1 processing times. Everyone has been approved, but me. What should I do? Do you think I’m right? How am I going to handle this one?

[AndyMisiu 0]

yes! that's what happened. I got the RFE despite using the new form. I'm not going crazy, I know I'm within processing time. But I am going to start the war, even if it gets me nowhere.

Edited September 9, 2006 by AndyMisiu

[travlnmannn 0]

I'm sorry to say to you Andy but the only war that is going on is the one that the USCIS has complete control over. You'll never win that one. Just sit back relax (like I did for 4 months and 8 days just for NOA2) and enjoy the ride because it's a doozey. Six Flags could only dream of making a roller coaster ride like this one with the USCIS process B)

[meauxna 15]

Andy, try and find irishgirl.. she had a long run in VSC too and felt unfaired on as you do. It happens sometimes & there IS nothing you can do about it.

The promise is that they will get petitions/applications processes in 6 months. If you're not there yet, you're not out of date range, no matter how many other peitions you find to support your theory.

Hey, how come you didn't go there for a DCF?

yea! your right! I'm inside processing times. I know, I know! trust me, I've preached that on here. As a matter of fact, knowing that I'm within processing time is the only thing that keeps me sane. I just wish they could tell you something. Just something to let you know where you stand. It's tough for sure.

I'm still going to look into it. I've been dragging my feet a little because I know it will take just as long if not longer that the process I'm in now. I have to go to court in Poland to get a "free to Marry" requirement waived before we can have our wedding. So I will go to Poland and file for that hearing. I wish I could stay there for the entire time it would take to file but I can't. That means I would need to fly back and forth $$$$$$$$$$. There is no reason for my petition to be dinied. I guess there is some reason why it should take awhile though.

I guess I will do all the normal stuff. I will build a case for my Congressman/Senator and request there help. I will contact VSC and get nowhere. But I don't think I can sit on my hands anymore and say it's going to be ok. I'm not a reactive type of person, I'm a go getter!! and that's what I'm going to do "Go and Get Her!!"

heheh.. sucks, huh? Their version of 'telling you something' is "6 months"---that's all there IS to tell.

As for the DCF--ideas: You can get a statement of non-marriage from your County, or better yet, your State's Secretary of State office. You can also usually get this for a fee from the US Consulate in the country of interest. I was charged something like $60 for it, but it came already translated English/Greek.

The USC only need appear for the first 'interivew' aka filing the I-130. The foreign spouse may attend the visa interview alone. One trip = get married and file I-130.

Do you know how long the wait is from I-130 to visa interview?

$$$$$ = now we find out HOW much of a problem the wait is for you or if you can dredge up some more patience after a healthy griping session.

Electeds can't do anything for you until you are out of processing range; congresscritters are generally more responsive than Senators.

[travlnmannn 0]

Without getting into the illegal aspect of immigrating Andy. I live in Chicago (2nd largest polish population in the world next to Warsaw Poland) and there are many polish here that dont speak English. How did they get here and your still over there

[spiritee 0]

We looked into the DCF and from what I understood the USC had to actually live in the petitioners Country for a required time.

Andy, try and find irishgirl.. she had a long run in VSC too and felt unfaired on as you do. It happens sometimes & there IS nothing you can do about it.

The promise is that they will get petitions/applications processes in 6 months. If you're not there yet, you're not out of date range, no matter how many other peitions you find to support your theory.

Hey, how come you didn't go there for a DCF?

yea! your right! I'm inside processing times. I know, I know! trust me, I've preached that on here. As a matter of fact, knowing that I'm within processing time is the only thing that keeps me sane. I just wish they could tell you something. Just something to let you know where you stand. It's tough for sure.

I'm still going to look into it. I've been dragging my feet a little because I know it will take just as long if not longer that the process I'm in now. I have to go to court in Poland to get a "free to Marry" requirement waived before we can have our wedding. So I will go to Poland and file for that hearing. I wish I could stay there for the entire time it would take to file but I can't. That means I would need to fly back and forth $$$$$$$$$$. There is no reason for my petition to be dinied. I guess there is some reason why it should take awhile though.

I guess I will do all the normal stuff. I will build a case for my Congressman/Senator and request there help. I will contact VSC and get nowhere. But I don't think I can sit on my hands anymore and say it's going to be ok. I'm not a reactive type of person, I'm a go getter!! and that's what I'm going to do "Go and Get Her!!"

heheh.. sucks, huh? Their version of 'telling you something' is "6 months"---that's all there IS to tell.

As for the DCF--ideas: You can get a statement of non-marriage from your County, or better yet, your State's Secretary of State office. You can also usually get this for a fee from the US Consulate in the country of interest. I was charged something like $60 for it, but it came already translated English/Greek.

The USC only need appear for the first 'interivew' aka filing the I-130. The foreign spouse may attend the visa interview alone. One trip = get married and file I-130.

Do you know how long the wait is from I-130 to visa interview?

$$$$$ = now we find out HOW much of a problem the wait is for you or if you can dredge up some more patience after a healthy griping session.

Electeds can't do anything for you until you are out of processing range; congresscritters are generally more responsive than Senators.

[rl2009 0]

Andy try and be strong. As you can see I am a marcher and still nothing. I have done all they have asked for too. And wrote Senator, and Congressman for help. I can only wait and hope the approvel is near. I have no no felonies or convictions of any kind or anythng that would hold up my case. Just waiting on them to respond.

best of luck

We looked into the DCF and from what I understood the USC had to actually live in the petitioners Country for a required time.

Andy, try and find irishgirl.. she had a long run in VSC too and felt unfaired on as you do. It happens sometimes & there IS nothing you can do about it.

The promise is that they will get petitions/applications processes in 6 months. If you're not there yet, you're not out of date range, no matter how many other peitions you find to support your theory.

Hey, how come you didn't go there for a DCF?

yea! your right! I'm inside processing times. I know, I know! trust me, I've preached that on here. As a matter of fact, knowing that I'm within processing time is the only thing that keeps me sane. I just wish they could tell you something. Just something to let you know where you stand. It's tough for sure.

I'm still going to look into it. I've been dragging my feet a little because I know it will take just as long if not longer that the process I'm in now. I have to go to court in Poland to get a "free to Marry" requirement waived before we can have our wedding. So I will go to Poland and file for that hearing. I wish I could stay there for the entire time it would take to file but I can't. That means I would need to fly back and forth $$$$$$$$$$. There is no reason for my petition to be dinied. I guess there is some reason why it should take awhile though.

I guess I will do all the normal stuff. I will build a case for my Congressman/Senator and request there help. I will contact VSC and get nowhere. But I don't think I can sit on my hands anymore and say it's going to be ok. I'm not a reactive type of person, I'm a go getter!! and that's what I'm going to do "Go and Get Her!!"

heheh.. sucks, huh? Their version of 'telling you something' is "6 months"---that's all there IS to tell.

As for the DCF--ideas: You can get a statement of non-marriage from your County, or better yet, your State's Secretary of State office. You can also usually get this for a fee from the US Consulate in the country of interest. I was charged something like $60 for it, but it came already translated English/Greek.

The USC only need appear for the first 'interivew' aka filing the I-130. The foreign spouse may attend the visa interview alone. One trip = get married and file I-130.

Do you know how long the wait is from I-130 to visa interview?

$$$$$ = now we find out HOW much of a problem the wait is for you or if you can dredge up some more patience after a healthy griping session.

Electeds can't do anything for you until you are out of processing range; congresscritters are generally more responsive than Senators.

What I have never heard this. You are saying I had to of lived in Brazil to get approval??