Where the heck is my NOA2

[cchhat01 14]

Chigs, if we were not neurotic before then we will be soon!! I really hope you get yours soon. You two make a beautiful couple. Good luck with everything and I hope you are together soon.

thanks for the words. I think i was always neurotic to start with. and this being neurotic just makes things worse. I need a new hobby.

i guess now that i;m done mucking around with linux on my router, i will look for a new pet project.

Chigs

[TBoneTX 44,792]

Violent physical exercise takes one's mind off stuff like this, si man.

[bigdog 376]

My mind is a mess.

Ever since I started seeing people with NOA1s in May getting approved, I have been glued to Igor's list and the USCIS status page like a magnet.

Its having a detrimental effect on me. It is testing my patience so badly.

I'm having trouble concentrating on anything else. I am longing to get this petition approved so that we can move on to the next stage at the embassy and then get my fiancee here.

It is frustrating beyond imagination and I just don't know how long I can go on being unnerved like this.

VSC: I filed my petition and gave you all the info you need to approve my petition. Its all in there. All you need to do is look at it.

PLEASE LOOK AT IT!

End Rant.

I keep telling myself to hang in there and that its just around the corner. If not today, then tomorrow. The collection of gray on my head has significantly increased since starting this process.

Please restore some sanity and bring things back to reality for me VSC. Kindly approve my petition.

Sorry for the open-ended rant.

Chigs

It will get there and you will be surprised about 5/6 months from start to visa. Everyone looks every day.

[Vicky and Larry 27]

Dave,

I know where you're coming from and I understand what you mean but its one thing being approved in less than 2.5 months and then telling someone else to cope with possibly waiting out 5 months. At the time of my filing the I-129F petition, I was prepared to wait 6 months because at that time, it looked as if it would take 6 months for me to get approval. It was really looking grim. However, a month back, VSC really started chugging along. And I got pumped when they started approving April petitions. I understand that you're month of bout made you stronger and you learned to keep yourself busy. I do that myself as well. Keep myself occupied that is. Its difficult bro. Times are testing. Don't Patronize me, Bro (i mean that jokingly with the "Don't tax me, bro" reference).

Being that you're going through CR1, your added buffer gets utilized at the NVC. But you already knew that ahead of time.

I don't think there are any "A.P." flags in my petition. In fact, our mumbai residences fall under the same PIN CODE. Its a very simple case of "Boy Meets Girl."

I wouldn't be so frustrated if folks with NOA1 in MAY weren't getting approved. I am happy for them, but somehow, I can't help but feel brushed aside.

You give good advice, but I can't do much but vent my frustration. I'm sure others in the April boat at VSC feel the same as I do.

Also, CSC folks have everything going their way (except maybe the slowdown in sending the approved petitions to the NVC as of late)... food for thought.

Chigs.

I am not sure whether I am qualified to join this conversation?.........Errrr, scrap that! I think I am qualified since I have been in an LDR for 3 years and I am now at the mercy of the system. I guess, how we deal with this 'waiting game' is also determined by personal philosophy. Here's how I see things....I did research at the beginning of the process and I said to myself and my fiance, "if we figure that this could take up to a year or more then anything that may go under that time-line would be a bonus". I am desperate to begin my new life with my fiance --being apart has now become the exception (whereas due to the nature of an LDR being together used to be the exception). Feelings have shifted - being together feels right, being apart does not. However, each one of us has their own personal journey and their own personal experiences along that journey. Sure, we look for patterns and trends within the system to help us navigate this part of the journey, but really you are not being personally or individually picked out (you know that really). It's just paperwork and procedure nothing personal at all. Sure vent, get it off your chest, but keep a clear mindset too, because you still have some way to go.

I know that at some point (hopefully) within a year that I will be united with my love and we will live the rest of our lives together in his homeland. In the meantime I choose to make the most of the last few months that I will live in my homeland. The here and now is just as precious as the future you wish for. This time now is what counts. Soon I will be gone from here. So, even though being together is what is on my mind it's not the only preoccupation I have. I am mindful to enjoy the positive aspects of my life here. The future is waiting for you and it will happen, but remember to enjoy the now too.

I am not sure that this will help you, but I see so many posts that are about statistics, and policy and trends, and I think the most part of this process is determined by mental attitude. I am a runner so I guess you could break this down into training....pace yourself so that you have the best finish you can.

Good luck!

[Oksana & Max 94]

Dave,

I know where you're coming from and I understand what you mean but its one thing being approved in less than 2.5 months and then telling someone else to cope with possibly waiting out 5 months. At the time of my filing the I-129F petition, I was prepared to wait 6 months because at that time, it looked as if it would take 6 months for me to get approval. It was really looking grim. However, a month back, VSC really started chugging along. And I got pumped when they started approving April petitions. I understand that you're month of bout made you stronger and you learned to keep yourself busy. I do that myself as well. Keep myself occupied that is. Its difficult bro. Times are testing. Don't Patronize me, Bro (i mean that jokingly with the "Don't tax me, bro" reference).

Being that you're going through CR1, your added buffer gets utilized at the NVC. But you already knew that ahead of time.

I don't think there are any "A.P." flags in my petition. In fact, our mumbai residences fall under the same PIN CODE. Its a very simple case of "Boy Meets Girl."

I wouldn't be so frustrated if folks with NOA1 in MAY weren't getting approved. I am happy for them, but somehow, I can't help but feel brushed aside.

You give good advice, but I can't do much but vent my frustration. I'm sure others in the April boat at VSC feel the same as I do.

Also, CSC folks have everything going their way (except maybe the slowdown in sending the approved petitions to the NVC as of late)... food for thought.

Chigs.

While you may think that you don't have any "AP" flags. I hear a lot of times when India, Pakistand and some other countries always go to AP, even without flags.

[jarta 24]

Also, CSC folks have everything going their way (except maybe the slowdown in sending the approved petitions to the NVC as of late)... food for thought.

Chigs.

CSC is slowing down...so it seems the speed train that CSC was on is coming to a grinding halt right now. that makes me sad if not upset..errrrrrr haaaaaaaaa

Edited August 31, 2011 by jarta

[Dave and Kinnari 31]

Again, It's not about how fast my process is moving. To me that is irrelevant. I am telling you how and what I did to deal with my problem. I still am suffering the effects of what happened to me 1.5 months ago, so it's still haunting me.

Judging one on their progress in this immigration race is not a way to do this. Some have more complex causes than we do and it's years until they will be reunited.

It's up to you how to want to deal with it, I gave my opinion. Take or ignore it, it's your choice.

Good Luck!

Edited August 31, 2011 by Dave and Kinnari

[Dave and Kinnari 31]

While you may think that you don't have any "AP" flags. I hear a lot of times when India, Pakistand and some other countries always go to AP, even without flags.

That's correct. That is why I suggest anyone in this process to weigh out all the positives and negatives to get a 360 understanding of the process. It's the only way to be completely aware of the process and understand it.

CSC is slowing down...so it seems the speed train that CSC was on is coming to a grinding halt right now. that makes me sad if not upset..errrrrrr haaaaaaaaa

I have not seen the latest approvals. They were approving a lot pretty quick and it caused a huge backload at NVC. This could be the case as to why approvals are slowing right now. Who knows for sure?

[patient2010 93]

no worries you will soon get it just remember you are closer to the end than you are the beginning

[Dave and Kinnari 31]

I don't think there are any "A.P." flags in my petition. In fact, our mumbai residences fall under the same PIN CODE. Its a very simple case of "Boy Meets Girl."

Also Finace visa's usually go through more "checks" compared to a CR-1/IR-1. It's just the means of the processing. I have seen a lot of K-1 visa's in the past going thru A.P. over the past 6-8 months.

Delhi consulate really hammers down on fiance visas. It's good that you will be interviewing at Mumbai.

I am sure you will do fine.

Edited August 31, 2011 by Dave and Kinnari

[together4evr 360]

I am not sure whether I am qualified to join this conversation?.........Errrr, scrap that! I think I am qualified since I have been in an LDR for 3 years and I am now at the mercy of the system. I guess, how we deal with this 'waiting game' is also determined by personal philosophy. Here's how I see things....I did research at the beginning of the process and I said to myself and my fiance, "if we figure that this could take up to a year or more then anything that may go under that time-line would be a bonus". I am desperate to begin my new life with my fiance --being apart has now become the exception (whereas due to the nature of an LDR being together used to be the exception). Feelings have shifted - being together feels right, being apart does not. However, each one of us has their own personal journey and their own personal experiences along that journey. Sure, we look for patterns and trends within the system to help us navigate this part of the journey, but really you are not being personally or individually picked out (you know that really). It's just paperwork and procedure nothing personal at all. Sure vent, get it off your chest, but keep a clear mindset too, because you still have some way to go.

I know that at some point (hopefully) within a year that I will be united with my love and we will live the rest of our lives together in his homeland. In the meantime I choose to make the most of the last few months that I will live in my homeland. The here and now is just as precious as the future you wish for. This time now is what counts. Soon I will be gone from here. So, even though being together is what is on my mind it's not the only preoccupation I have. I am mindful to enjoy the positive aspects of my life here. The future is waiting for you and it will happen, but remember to enjoy the now too.

I am not sure that this will help you, but I see so many posts that are about statistics, and policy and trends, and I think the most part of this process is determined by mental attitude. I am a runner so I guess you could break this down into training....pace yourself so that you have the best finish you can.

Good luck!

Your words are so comforting. they give me some peace. Thank you and God Bless you in your journey.

[Wanda and Amel 17]

Keep strong, my VJ friend. You will get approved soon. Mine took one week short of five months. Watching others get approved and I was being passed by was causing me a lot of stress. Now I wait for NVC, we will see how long that takes, and then the interview. The wait time for interviews in Cuba can be any where from 6 months to a year. You can imagine my dismay.

You will get your NOA2 soon. It appears that some adjuticators are approving the petitions about a week before the 5 month deadline. So yours is coming soon. My prayers are with you!

[Bill and Eve 1]

Our NOA1 was received on April 8th and still no NOA2. I am thinking it will be approved the 1st week in September. More hoping than thinking !!!!

[cchhat01 14]

Violent physical exercise takes one's mind off stuff like this, si man.

Lol and you think my posts are humorous. This one cracked me up... Thanks

I am not sure whether I am qualified to join this conversation?.........Errrr, scrap that! I think I am qualified since I have been in an LDR for 3 years and I am now at the mercy of the system. I guess, how we deal with this 'waiting game' is also determined by personal philosophy. Here's how I see things....I did research at the beginning of the process and I said to myself and my fiance, "if we figure that this could take up to a year or more then anything that may go under that time-line would be a bonus". I am desperate to begin my new life with my fiance --being apart has now become the exception (whereas due to the nature of an LDR being together used to be the exception). Feelings have shifted - being together feels right, being apart does not. However, each one of us has their own personal journey and their own personal experiences along that journey. Sure, we look for patterns and trends within the system to help us navigate this part of the journey, but really you are not being personally or individually picked out (you know that really). It's just paperwork and procedure nothing personal at all. Sure vent, get it off your chest, but keep a clear mindset too, because you still have some way to go.

I know that at some point (hopefully) within a year that I will be united with my love and we will live the rest of our lives together in his homeland. In the meantime I choose to make the most of the last few months that I will live in my homeland. The here and now is just as precious as the future you wish for. This time now is what counts. Soon I will be gone from here. So, even though being together is what is on my mind it's not the only preoccupation I have. I am mindful to enjoy the positive aspects of my life here. The future is waiting for you and it will happen, but remember to enjoy the now too.

I am not sure that this will help you, but I see so many posts that are about statistics, and policy and trends, and I think the most part of this process is determined by mental attitude. I am a runner so I guess you could break this down into training....pace yourself so that you have the best finish you can.

Good luck!

This is probably the best advise someone has given me through this entire process so far and I am going to see that I can mold myself into the way of thinking you have mentioned here.

Deep breath...

Here we go....

Also Finace visa's usually go through more "checks" compared to a CR-1/IR-1. It's just the means of the processing. I have seen a lot of K-1 visa's in the past going thru A.P. over the past 6-8 months.

Delhi consulate really hammers down on fiance visas. It's good that you will be interviewing at Mumbai.

I am sure you will do fine.

Thanks man. I am sure you were just prepping me to be strong for the road ahead... I think yesterday I would have vented at anyone who tried to help me...

Appreciate it... Hope your process moves along quickly as well

Keep strong, my VJ friend. You will get approved soon. Mine took one week short of five months. Watching others get approved and I was being passed by was causing me a lot of stress. Now I wait for NVC, we will see how long that takes, and then the interview. The wait time for interviews in Cuba can be any where from 6 months to a year. You can imagine my dismay.

You will get your NOA2 soon. It appears that some adjuticators are approving the petitions about a week before the 5 month deadline. So yours is coming soon. My prayers are with you!

Thank you very much.

Our NOA1 was received on April 8th and still no NOA2. I am thinking it will be approved the 1st week in September. More hoping than thinking !!!!

hang in there, you're closer than ever to receiving your NOA2.

Chigs

[Rufus2012 175]

CSC is slowing down...so it seems the speed train that CSC was on is coming to a grinding halt right now. that makes me sad if not upset..errrrrrr haaaaaaaaa

I noticed this about two weeks ago, the number of NOA2s on Igor's list dropped, and now the estimate processing time is in the high 80s. Just as my June 10th filing was on the cusp of being approved.

Hobbies are good. Exercise too. Anything to stay busy. We will eventually get there.