March (2012) filers...

[TigerFlower 61]

So my fiance was right ... with the RFE we will not be married till after March 2013

You don't know that! Try to think positive.

Andie, I know what you mean. I try my best to not always let it affect my expression, for I don't want to be one of 'those' people with a black cloud, or have people say, "Oh, no, here she comes. Run!"

[Andie 147]

So my fiance was right ... with the RFE we will not be married till after March 2013

I think that is one of the most difficult things about this process.. you can't plan anything. If we had a timeframe, you could plan and work towards certain goals, but until the NOA2, its anyone's guess. I still think a lot more will happen for Marchies over the next week

[TigerFlower 61]

I think that is one of the most difficult things about this process.. you can't plan anything. If we had a timeframe, you could plan and work towards certain goals, but until the NOA2, its anyone's guess. I still think a lot more will happen for Marchies over the next week

I love your positive outlook, but I fear this is not getting resolved quickly. Tuesday through Thursday, one a day... what a nightmare. It breaks my heart to not see any of our group getting approvals. Monday is a Federal holiday, so they won't be doing anything that day.

[Andie 147]

You don't know that! Try to think positive.

Andie, I know what you mean. I try my best to not always let it affect my expression, for I don't want to be one of 'those' people with a black cloud, or have people say, "Oh, no, here she comes. Run!"

exactly!

My favourite person is a friend who just says "you'll let me know when it's Champagne time.. right?"

[TigerFlower 61]

exactly!

My favourite person is a friend who just says "you'll let me know when it's Champagne time.. right?"

Love it!

[Andie 147]

I love your positive outlook, but I fear this is not getting resolved quickly. Tuesday through Thursday, one a day... what a nightmare. It breaks my heart to not see any of our group getting approvals. Monday is a Federal holiday, so they won't be doing anything that day.

... Oh, didn't realise that.

I'm trying to add up the days/weeks it will take following NOA2 (should that ever happen). How long does it take for your fiance to get an interview appointment for the UK embassy?

[Nick + Elizabeth 54]

oh you are being so mean today :> What to do that the US is a country of opportunities? These people didn't come to the Stated for KFC or Chipotle.. Many of them have worked so hard to achieve something in life, and usually the did not have a chance to make their own decision... and the way of illegal immigration was probably the only choice they had... I am sorry that we have to wait because of the Dream Act.. well actually, we cannot be 100% sure that this is the direct cause of the delay. I am not happy with this waiting neither, believe me. Those people also pay taxes but they do not have returns as American citizens do. So let's just understand that for them, their cases are also extremely importnat. I don't want to offend anyone, I just try to understand other people..

Well, I don't know what illegals immigrants that you know, but I don't know any illegal immigrants that are paying taxes. In fact, most of them get paid under the table at or below minimum wage. That said, I certainly don't have any issue with people coming here to live when they go through the proper channels, and I certainly would not want to live in Mexico. I don't know what to say though except unfortunately in life we're not all dealt the same hand. It's not fair, but it's the way things are. So, as an actual United States citizen that DOES pay taxes to this country, does jury duty, votes in our elections, etc, etc... I fully expect my government to look after me before someone who has illegally snuck into the country just so our President can wrangle himself a little more of the Latino vote. If you want to call me having that expectation 'mean' then so be it.

So my fiance was right ... with the RFE we will not be married till after March 2013

I certainly hope not, but it seems the turn around time on these RFE's aren't as great as people have been touting. I've seen many people wait through the 60 day waiting period before the Service Request for RFEs can be put in. I'm afraid I just don't have much faith in USCIS...

[TigerFlower 61]

... Oh, didn't realise that.

I'm trying to add up the days/weeks it will take following NOA2 (should that ever happen). How long does it take for your fiance to get an interview appointment for the UK embassy?

I think the embassy site says 10 - 12 weeks, but I've heard 6 weeks. Doesn't matter, because as soon as he gets a date, he's flying here to spend the time together waiting... who cares, it's only money, right? Grrrr.

It WILL happen... you will get your wish

I swear, if I didn't have you guys on here, I would go completely bonkers and my family would see an ugly mug shot of me on the evening news... with the headline: "Woman assaults VSC with rotten tomatoes..."

[TigerFlower 61]

I certainly hope not, but it seems the turn around time on these RFE's aren't as great as people have been touting. I've seen many people wait through the 60 day waiting period before the Service Request for RFEs can be put in. I'm afraid I just don't have much faith in USCIS...

I wish you had gotten my agent, for it appears all files are on hold until the RFE is resolved. And they are resolved in a few days. I think that came out as I hoped it is meant...

[Andie 147]

I think the embassy site says 10 - 12 weeks, but I've heard 6 weeks. Doesn't matter, because as soon as he gets a date, he's flying here to spend the time together waiting... who cares, it's only money, right? Grrrr.

It WILL happen... you will get your wish

I swear, if I didn't have you guys on here, I would go completely bonkers and my family would see an ugly mug shot of me on the evening news... with the headline: "Woman assaults VSC with rotten tomatoes..."

Rotten tomatoes !

... and yes.. its only money. Its the visa I can't get... insufficient ties/no job/spent too much time there in 2010.

Oh well, I can wait it out... can't be too much longer, and after all this time, what's a few more months.

[miguel.angel 11]

Well, I don't know what illegals immigrants that you know, but I don't know any illegal immigrants that are paying taxes. In fact, most of them get paid under the table at or below minimum wage.

You cant generalize, i know MANY illegal immigrants that are paying taxes. It is possible to pay taxes as an illegal immigrant. I know many who are doing this for the reason that once they attempt to become legal with some kind of law, like this for example, they have proof of have been paying taxes. Dont generalize.

I am also upset as how we get pushed to the side but i cant generalize and hate on illegals for trying to put food on their table for their families. My family was once illegal and thanks to the opportunities they received, im here and now i have the possibility to bring my fiancee legally to the United States.

Edited October 3, 2012 by miguel.angel

[islandgal 74]

I think the embassy site says 10 - 12 weeks, but I've heard 6 weeks. Doesn't matter, because as soon as he gets a date, he's flying here to spend the time together waiting... who cares, it's only money, right? Grrrr.

It WILL happen... you will get your wish

I swear, if I didn't have you guys on here, I would go completely bonkers and my family would see an ugly mug shot of me on the evening news... with the headline: "Woman assaults VSC with rotten tomatoes..."

[islandgal 74]

Upcoming Federal Holidays:

Oct. 8 - Columbus Day

Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day

Nov. 22 - Thanksgiving Day

Dec. 25 - Christmas

Other possible relax/no work days:

Nov. 6 - Election Day

Dec. 8 - Dec 16 - Hanukkah

We're in for deep doo if our cases aren't adjudicated soon.

[miguel.angel 11]

Upcoming Federal Holidays:

Oct. 8 - Columbus Day

Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day

Nov. 22 - Thanksgiving Day

Dec. 25 - Christmas

Other possible relax/no work days:

Nov. 6 - Election Day

Dec. 8 - Dec 16 - Hanukkah

We're in for deep doo if our cases aren't adjudicated soon.

We need to get March sorted all out before end of November. December nothing is gonna get done

[miguel.angel 11]

Upcoming Federal Holidays:

Oct. 8 - Columbus Day

Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day

Nov. 22 - Thanksgiving Day

Dec. 25 - Christmas

Other possible relax/no work days:

Nov. 6 - Election Day

Dec. 8 - Dec 16 - Hanukkah

We're in for deep doo if our cases aren't adjudicated soon.

We need to get March sorted all out before end of November. December nothing is gonna get done