January I-129F filers

[katchoo12 8]

I heard that petition from VSC going to NVC are processed faster than the ones from CSC...i know I should probably wait to give them a call to get my MTL case number (noa2 on 7/19) though is it true ?

[soheil 9]

I heard that petition from VSC going to NVC are processed faster than the ones from CSC...i know I should probably wait to give them a call to get my MTL case number (noa2 on 7/19) though is it true ?

VSC being faster is true! I think it's fine to start calling them now

[LA&JK 16]

I heard that petition from VSC going to NVC are processed faster than the ones from CSC...i know I should probably wait to give them a call to get my MTL case number (noa2 on 7/19) though is it true ?

If you call, let me know what they said

We were approved on 7/19 also and are gonna call Friday probably

[katchoo12 8]

If you call, let me know what they said

We were approved on 7/19 also and are gonna call Friday probably

Is there a toll free number ? I just found the regular number, long distance call are not cheap in québec !!

[soheil 9]

Is there a toll free number ? I just found the regular number, long distance call are not cheap in québec !!

unfortunately no, there is not this is their website : NVC

however, I believe if you're in Canada you can use Gmail to call US numbers for free! Well, actually, I use it for calling my friends in Canada from US but I think that it should also work the other way

Edited July 26, 2012 by soheil

[katchoo12 8]

unfortunately no, there is not this is their website : NVC

however, I believe if you're in Canada you can use Gmail to call US numbers for free! Well, actually, I use it for calling my friends in Canada from US but I think that it should also work the other way

Thanks ! I'll give it a try tomorrow

[BnT 9]

Thanks ! I'll give it a try tomorrow

I've never used Gmail though I have also heard it works....didn't know that until recently! I have a $30 subscription from Skype that gives me a year of unlimited calls to the US and Canada. Pretty sweet deal though the free one sounds better now! Haha.

[sabi 148]

so what do we have, February approvals?!

As much as I am delighted for those guys I would like to know where are our petitions! We got a letter from the senator saying they are contacting USCIS now and will let us know. Terry will actually give them a call in the morning to make sure they know what's happening and prepare them for the January 16th B***S**T!

Other than that, we have Thursday today (feels like yesterday when I was saying the same thing) and you know what happens on that day! Good luck you guys!

[kittylondon 47]

Just checking in... i have high hopes every thursday since that's the day we got approved! Updates from London: Sara80 and i had some beers in the london sunshine last night and it was awesome! I thoroughly recommend meeting up with others in the same position, aren't there a few of you in Ireland? A get together might be very cathartic (and just plain fun!).

[photomile 101]

Thursday has historically been the good day guys, so I'm sitting here patiently watching the thread. It's time for the approvals to start kicking out!

Also Kitty, you're becoming the thread socialite!

[kittylondon 47]

Also Kitty, you're becoming the thread socialite!

[sabi 148]

Just checking in... i have high hopes every thursday since that's the day we got approved! Updates from London: Sara80 and i had some beers in the london sunshine last night and it was awesome! I thoroughly recommend meeting up with others in the same position, aren't there a few of you in Ireland? A get together might be very cathartic (and just plain fun!).

yes that had to be awesome! so cool you guys!

me and Neetz are planning to meet on one of the weekends so hopefully it will happen soon if anyone else would like to join us, that would be great!

Edited July 26, 2012 by sabi

[sabi 148]

Thought I post it here, in case anyone wants to go that road...

USCIS Update: Case Status Inquiries with the Service Centers

WASHINGTON - U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued instructions on making inquiries with the agency's four Service Centers. Customers, community-based organizations and liaison groups should follow this guidance when inquiring about case related issues. This new process standardizes customer service and streamlines processing of customer inquiries at USCIS Service Centers. The step-by-step instructions are as follows:

Step 1: Contact the National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283. The NCSC can assist customers, community-based organizations and liaison groups with case related inquiries. Before calling the NCSC please have available your receipt number, alien registration number, type of application filed and date filed. During your call we recommend that you take note of the following information:

-The name and/or id number of the NCSC representative

-The date and time of the call

-Any service request referral number, if a service referral on a pending case is taken

Step 2: If more than 15 days have passed since you contacted the NCSC and the issue has not been resolved or explained you can email the proper USCIS Service Center to check the status of your case.

-California Service Center: csc-ncsc-followup@dhs.gov

-Vermont Service Center: vsc.ncscfollowup@dhs.gov

Please note: Emails should be sent to the Service Center that has jurisdiction over your case. The receipt notice will indicate EAC for the Vermont Service Center, SRC for the Texas Service Center, LIN for the Nebraska Service Center, and WAC for the California Service Center.

When contacting the Service Centers by email you will need to provide the information outlined in Step 1. If the NCSC did not issue a service request after your call, please indicate the reason the NCSC representative did not issue the request.

Step 3: In the event you do not receive a response within 21 days of contacting the appropriate Service Center, you may email the USCIS Headquarters Office of Service Center Operations by email at: SCOPSSCATA@dhs.gov. You will receive a response from this email address within ten days.

USCIS website

[P+J 47]

so what do we have, February approvals?!

As much as I am delighted for those guys I would like to know where are our petitions! We got a letter from the senator saying they are contacting USCIS now and will let us know. Terry will actually give them a call in the morning to make sure they know what's happening and prepare them for the January 16th B***S**T!

Other than that, we have Thursday today (feels like yesterday when I was saying the same thing) and you know what happens on that day! Good luck you guys!

Yes. We'll see what happens. The beginning of the week has been very slow. Maybe they can make up for it today and tomorrow. 190 days today

Edited July 26, 2012 by Paul86

[sabi 148]

Yes. We'll see what happens. The beginning of the week has been very slow. Maybe they can make up for it today and tomorrow. 190 days today

yes, hopefully the lack of updates doesn't mean lack of approvals and those who adjudicate from home will call into the office today to update the system!

I am sort of desperate now, my flatmate just told me he is leaving end of September and I was really hoping I wouldn't have to look for a new one... this puts another pressure on me now and it is really sad how many things don't fall into place