Reaching the 6 month mark with no news :(

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

I don't see an active "June FIlers" thread in the progress report sub-forum. If you made one, you might find that CSC is moving slow for June. It looks like you're not the only one at the 6 months mark. Good luck.

[AmberOctober 25]

It took ours about 7 months. Congressmen, service request, etc, etc. At the time everyone was getting their NOA2s in 2-4 months, so it was very frustrating. Appeared that USCIS simply threw our case in the darkest corner and forgot about it because as soon as congressmen (two) stated calling our case was immediately approved.

[Amy_and_Victor 159]

[it's Victor from Russia]

Thanks everybody for answers, it really helps to see that we're not alone stucked with CSC.

Аня я знаю,что вы русская,у меня такая же ситуация была,только в Верм.после 15 дней сказали ждите 60 дней ,а потом звоните.Мы писали и конгр. и сенатору не кто нам не помог 27 июня НАО-1 ,а апрув 20 декабря итого 176 дней .После 30 апрувят я знаю,что вы сейчас чувствуете .Мы с моим женихом знаем друг друга больше 30 лет это моя первая любовь и тоже были в панике тоже думала все бросать и уезжать обратно в Россию.Все будет хорошо.Как сказал представитель сенатора нам ,что зависит все от посольства в Москве сколько они могут принять человек .И к какому работнику попадешь.

I honestly don't know why you thought that my US fiancee is Russian girl with name Anya, actually my girl is 100% US without any Russian relatives, and her name is Amy. I'm a Russian guy, Victor.

I'll translate your answer for Amy.

It really depends to whom your petition will lay down on the table, but it doesn't depend from Moscow embassy as I know, because in December it was a lot of free days to make an appointment in Moscow embassy for interview (I know it from one Russian forum), so embassy really wasn't busy.

[Rufus2012 175]

If you read the descriptions of the adjudication process, it all happens in short bursts. You send in the application, they input some basic information about you (generating the NOA1), then they cash your check. Presumably there is some verification step that confirms the check cleared.

Then, your file sits on a shelf waiting for an adjudicator. It may get "touched", but that's usually when the boxes are moved around and rarely reflects actual activity.

Unless something is very weird with your case, which would probably trigger an RFE, it's most likely just waiting for someone to get to it. If your name matches some bad guys, maybe that takes a bit of extra verification, but not weeks and weeks. Further inquiries are not really going to give you any additional insight because the process doesn't have a lot of intermediate steps before NOA2.

Try one of your state's senators next time, they tend to have more clout especially if they've been around for a while.

[Amy_and_Victor 159]

Try one of your state's senators next time, they tend to have more clout especially if they've been around for a while.

We tried congressman just a couple of weeks ago, and it was useless, he tried, but couldn't help us. Are senators have more power or it's the same chances? [it's Victor from Russia]

[Rufus2012 175]

We tried congressman just a couple of weeks ago, and it was useless, he tried, but couldn't help us. Are senators have more power or it's the same chances? [it's Victor from Russia]

It all depends on the individuals of course, but given that senators represent more people, have longer terms, it seems to be the case that they tend to have more connected staff members who would be contacting USCIS. It'll depend on your area of course, but I know that when I was hitting 5 months and two weeks, some politically well connected folks I know around here I spoke to were of the opinion to go to the senior senator directly.

[at long last 58]

I can truly relate to your case. We have been in the same boat now for awhile. We are going into our 9 th month. We have taken every avenue to obtain any response from USCIS that was helpful. The congressional inquiry was useless the first time and we are just in the process of giving it a second go. Info pass did nothing more than send an email to USCIS which resulted another email from USCIS stating my fiance was indeed at an appointment. All disheartening to say the least. Not sure I can give you any positive information at this point. I am , just for the record, going through VSC but the procedures are the same for each of them.

Let's keep our thoughts positive and our fingers and toes crossed for the illusive NOA2 shortly into the New Year.

ps - On one of the calls to the USCIS call centre the girl was mumbling to herself and obviously reading something and said something about "looks like a valentines present for you". Then she shut up and reverted back to her normal scripted response about it being processed just as quick as they can...sigh

Terri

Happy New Year to you.

[Amy_and_Victor 159]

I had to use Google translate to read this.

Google is the worst at translating Russian, though! Thanks everyone for the answers! We are hoping with all of our hearts to get our NOA2 very soon!

Happy New Year everyone!

Amy

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Google is the worst at translating Russian, though! Thanks everyone for the answers! We are hoping with all of our hearts to get our NOA2 very soon!

Happy New Year everyone!

Amy

I thought so. I've got headache after reading it.

Happy New Year too.

[Amy_and_Victor 159]

We've been approved yesterday, 184 days after NOA1!

[it's Victor from Russia]

[Fil-Am 1]

Amy, also don't forget the holidays and end of year. This pushes back lots of things as well.

Hang in there. Not sure if the Infopass will be any good considering you've already spoken to a higher-tier officer at USCIS.

Good luck!

S

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we waited for 6 months for our approval.we did not ask for any service request.we just waited for the approval to come.hang in there and pray.you'll get yours in no time.take care.

Edited January 6, 2012 by Fil-Am

[Liz&Nate 23]

We've been approved yesterday, 184 days after NOA1!

[it's Victor from Russia]

Congratulations!

[Amy_and_Victor 159]

Congratulations!

Thank you! It finally came and it's so awesome! One hurdle jumped, just 2 more hurdles to get through before we can be together! I can't wait to be with my Victor!

-Amy