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Matt & Rocio   28

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I understand there are people waiting longer than me. I am not asking for special treatment. But, I also think adding my voice to those that are waiting and not satisfied with the current system might help push it towards change at some point. The USCIS could make some changes that would make our life and their life easier. (yes, it would require money up front but would save them MORE in the long run and bring their processes into the 21st century ;) heh)

My thoughts exactly. According to the Q&A with a former case worker they take about 15 minutes to process an application once it hits their desk. I paid $840 for 2 applications (one for my wife and another for my step-daughter). It would seem to me that the USCIS could hire more people to work these cases. In my opinion 5 months is already a ridiculous amount of time to have to wait. It will be 5 months for me next week and I will be hoping to get my NOA2 in early January, but if they are officially only working 6/15 applications that won't likely be the case.

I may ruffle some feather with this last statement/question, but how long do you think it would take to process if there were no expedite requests? I've often used the analogy that we are waiting in a line with about 100 people in front of us. Each day 3 people get processed, but instead of having 97 people in front of you the next morning there are 98 because an expedite request came in.

I've known my wife for over 16 years so it won't kill me to have to wait an extra month to be reunited with her and my step-daughter, but each day she becomes more and more frustrated and worries that the day will never come when we can be together for good.

06/10/11 - Married

USCIS: (224 days)

07/22/11 - Mailed I-130 petitions for wife and step-daughter

07/28/11 - NOA1 for both

02/21/12 - RFE for both (received hardcopy on 2/25)

02/28/12 - Responded to RFE for both(received by CSC on 2/29)

03/02/12 - NOA2 for both(received hardcopy on 3/8)

NVC: (37 days)

03/12/12 - NVC Received both

03/21/12 - NVC case number and IIN received for both & Emailed Choice of Agent for both

03/23/12 - AOS bill invoiced & paid for both

03/26/12 - AOS bill shows paid & AOS Packets mailed for both

03/27/12 - Choice of Agent accepted for wife (sent another for step-daughter via email and express mail)

03/28/12 - Choice of Agent accepted for step-daughter & IV bill invoiced & paid for wife

03/29/12 - IV bill shows paid for wife & IV bill invoiced & paid for step-daughter

03/30/12 - IV bill shows paid for step-daughter & IV Packets mailed for both

04/04/12 - IV Packets reviewed. Checklist issued for Divorce Decree for my wife. Step-daughter's was accepted and her case closed

04/10/12 - Divorce Decree accepted after supervisor review & wife's case closed

04/16/12 - Expedite requested for both cases due to NVC error

04/18/12 - Expedite request approved for both cases and sent to Santiago Embassy

Embassy: (15 days)

04/24/12 - Embassy received both cases from NVC

04/25/12 - Wife went to Embassy for document review. Interview date assigned for both cases.

04/26/12 - Medical Exam for both. Result - approved.

05/07/12 - Interview date for both. Result - approved!

05/09/12 - Received both Visas

05/16/12 - POE Atlanta

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Hank_
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Learn some new drinking songs and kick back the ride isn't over yet. 5 months is nothing more then a number in the wind ... not a deadline.

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I understand the frustration, everyone here has a pretty good handle on the "frustration". As for expedites, if it for our military men and women I am all in favor of having to wait just a little

Hank_ Grand Master

Hank_   9,174

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I understand the frustration, everyone here has a pretty good handle on the "frustration".

As for expedites, if it for our military men and women I am all in favor of having to wait just a little longer. Expedites are not that easy to get, those that have the need... well what the heck .... I will give my seat up on the bus for a woman also, make room in rush hour to let another car in front of me... well you get the idea. :whistle:

Hank

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Penny Lane   8,159

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I understand the frustration, everyone here has a pretty good handle on the "frustration".

As for expedites, if it for our military men and women I am all in favor of having to wait just a little longer. Expedites are not that easy to get, those that have the need... well what the heck .... I will give my seat up on the bus for a woman also, make room in rush hour to let another car in front of me... well you get the idea. :whistle:

Well said. :)

Dan & Jenni Proficient

Dan & Jenni   457

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I understand the frustration, everyone here has a pretty good handle on the "frustration".

As for expedites, if it for our military men and women I am all in favor of having to wait just a little longer. Expedites are not that easy to get, those that have the need... well what the heck .... I will give my seat up on the bus for a woman also, make room in rush hour to let another car in front of me... well you get the idea. :whistle:

your the reason i never get to work on time :lol:

I-129F SENT............................................08/15/2011

NOA1 TEXT/EMAIL...................................08/22/2011

NOA2 TEXT/EMAIL. NO RFE.....................01/05/2012

NVC RECEIVED......................................01/21/2012

NVC LEFT...............................................01/24/2012

PACKET 3 RECEIVED..............................02/01/2012

PACKET 3 RETURNED.............................02/04/2012

MEDICAL................................................02/17/2012

DS-2001 MAILED.....................................02/23/2012

PACKET 4 RECEIVED..............................03/02/2012

INTERVIEW............................................03/14/2012 APPROVED

POE ATLANTA.........................................04/03/2012

AOS approved 3/29/13 after almost 10 months of waiting. No RFE's and no interview.

Dan & Jenni Proficient

Dan & Jenni   457

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APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

At 7pm mountain time, I received the email informing us of our approval!!!

all that bloody fuss over nothing :lol:

congratulations... that is wonderful news :thumbs:

I-129F SENT............................................08/15/2011

NOA1 TEXT/EMAIL...................................08/22/2011

NOA2 TEXT/EMAIL. NO RFE.....................01/05/2012

NVC RECEIVED......................................01/21/2012

NVC LEFT...............................................01/24/2012

PACKET 3 RECEIVED..............................02/01/2012

PACKET 3 RETURNED.............................02/04/2012

MEDICAL................................................02/17/2012

DS-2001 MAILED.....................................02/23/2012

PACKET 4 RECEIVED..............................03/02/2012

INTERVIEW............................................03/14/2012 APPROVED

POE ATLANTA.........................................04/03/2012

AOS approved 3/29/13 after almost 10 months of waiting. No RFE's and no interview.

Hank_ Grand Master

Hank_   9,174

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your the reason i never get to work on time :lol:

Well he got his approval... I will stop holding up traffic... hate for you to be late for work... :lol:

APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

At 7pm mountain time, I received the email informing us of our approval!!!

Congrats....

:dance: :dance:

See how much your rant helped - they listened!!!

:rofl:

Hank

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Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,479

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Oh what a difference a day makes.

Congratulations !

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

 
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