Where are all the K1, Vermont service center, Philippine petitioners

[Mick_n_Leila 6]

Just wanted to say HI to every one that is sharing the same journey as us, and maybe a place to sound off.......this has been a long and difficult road for us....

*the strain of being separated, our lives are on hold

*i just dont understand WHY Vermont is sooooo slow to process petitions, while Cali SC is zipping thru em

*every one asking on my side and hers " when is she coming or when are you going to USA" ....I do know most are asking out of concern, but it it makes us miss each other all the more,

I could go on and on,

Anyways, feel free to say "hi" if you are in this together with us or maybe just share info or concerns.

I sincerely wish a accelerated processing of each and every ones petition and a very blessed and life long Matrimonial Bond for us all.

[lyricalan 18]

Just wanted to say HI to every one that is sharing the same journey as us, and maybe a place to sound off.......this has been a long and difficult road for us....

*the strain of being separated, our lives are on hold

*i just dont understand WHY Vermont is sooooo slow to process petitions, while Cali SC is zipping thru em

*every one asking on my side and hers " when is she coming or when are you going to USA" ....I do know most are asking out of concern, but it it makes us miss each other all the more,

I could go on and on,

Anyways, feel free to say "hi" if you are in this together with us or maybe just share info or concerns.

I sincerely wish a accelerated processing of each and every ones petition and a very blessed and life long Matrimonial Bond for us all.

Many many of us feel your pain and anxiety. It gets worse with each passing day and week and month. Ours is about a month earlier than yours and we are still waiting as well. I called USCIS when it passed the 5 month mark which was supposedly past the normal proccessing time when I called. Only to be told it was still within normal times.........whatever.....Now the time has officially been changed on USCIS to 6 months proccessing, so when I hit 6 months and call, likely I'll get the same response "normal proccessing times" etc. Extremely frustrating proccess and unfortunately all we can do is wait. I really don't think any amount of calling, crying, begging, whining or congressmen is going to change anything. We are at big brother's mercy and all we can do is ponder why we were subjected to VSC instead of CSC in which case our significant other would have already been in the states. Best of luck to you, keep the faith, I guess after it's finally over it won't seem so bad. Take care.

[djricky4 67]

good luck with your visa petition and i hope your approved soon

[TnJ 131]

Good luck and hang in there a little while longer! Don't underestimate a congressman's help when you are outside the processing times. They do represent us, and some are very good at what they do. Reluctance to ask won't do anything though. Also Mick_n_Leila, your timeline states "Texas Service Center". You can change this to Vermont by editing your timeline and get/contribute a more relevant estimate in waiting.

[akatheone 6]

Just wanted to let people know that vermont service center is moving so don't get discourage. We received notice that our petition was approved on october 10th which is exactly around 6 months from NOA 1 which we got on april 5th. So keep the faith and say a prayer.

[TBoneTX 46,297]

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process to K-1 Progress. ***

[lyricalan 18]

Good luck and hang in there a little while longer! Don't underestimate a congressman's help when you are outside the processing times. They do represent us, and some are very good at what they do. Reluctance to ask won't do anything though. Also Mick_n_Leila, your timeline states "Texas Service Center". You can change this to Vermont by editing your timeline and get/contribute a more relevant estimate in waiting.

You may be right about the congressman and thanks for the advice. Are you familiar with how a person goes about contacting their congressman? Just never have had any reason to even consider it LOL so if you have any info / tips it would be appreciated.

[libay 0]

everyone feels the same as yours...just have a lil faith.. and keep on prAYING..it'll be worth the WAIT...

[TnJ 131]

You may be right about the congressman and thanks for the advice. Are you familiar with how a person goes about contacting their congressman? Just never have had any reason to even consider it LOL so if you have any info / tips it would be appreciated.

Sure.

House by zip code: http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/

Senate list: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

If nothing else, it can help to voice concerns over matters. GOD knows we sure do have a lot of that here. Congressional offices can be contacted by phone, email, and letters. Representatives make up small districts and have offices within those districts. Mine is less than 5 miles from home.

Edited October 15, 2012 by ToddnJessa

[Mick_n_Leila 6]

Just wanted to let people know that vermont service center is moving so don't get discourage. We received notice that our petition was approved on october 10th which is exactly around 6 months from NOA 1 which we got on april 5th. So keep the faith and say a prayer.

Congratulations......Soooooooooooo very happy to hear the good news for you both.......and also that Vermont is doing some good......

[Mick_n_Leila 6]

Good luck and hang in there a little while longer! Don't underestimate a congressman's help when you are outside the processing times. They do represent us, and some are very good at what they do. Reluctance to ask won't do anything though. Also Mick_n_Leila, your timeline states "Texas Service Center". You can change this to Vermont by editing your timeline and get/contribute a more relevant estimate in waiting.

Thank you for the advice....oh, and I will make that call and/or email to every one involved the moment the clock strikes past the appointed time...... and ........Congrats!!!! on receiving your NOA2 approval recently....thats great!!!....yep, we're just hanging out waiting, waiting, waiting..............

[Mick_n_Leila 6]

Many many of us feel your pain and anxiety. It gets worse with each passing day and week and month. Ours is about a month earlier than yours and we are still waiting as well. I called USCIS when it passed the 5 month mark which was supposedly past the normal proccessing time when I called. Only to be told it was still within normal times.........whatever.....Now the time has officially been changed on USCIS to 6 months proccessing, so when I hit 6 months and call, likely I'll get the same response "normal proccessing times" etc. Extremely frustrating proccess and unfortunately all we can do is wait. I really don't think any amount of calling, crying, begging, whining or congressmen is going to change anything. We are at big brother's mercy and all we can do is ponder why we were subjected to VSC instead of CSC in which case our significant other would have already been in the states. Best of luck to you, keep the faith, I guess after it's finally over it won't seem so bad. Take care.

Thanks for your words of advise and your experiences with USCIS........we are always hopeful, and positive.......I know there are many out there feeling the pain....sad thing is, this is our tax $$$ at work for us....just like everything else our GOV'T does................slooooooooooooooow, lazy and costly and most times rude to the tax paying public.........nevertheless, we will sit and wait, and encourage each other........Truly, Thank God for Skype....if it wasn't for Skype, I could'nt see my baby's smile

[elyhim 41]

sad thing is, this is our tax $$$ at work for us....just like everything else our GOV'T does................slooooooooooooooow, lazy and costly and most times rude to the tax paying public.

Slow, yes for a reason. Lazy, not any more than corporate offices and even so I bet they are more productive. Costly and rude? Those are the private contractors. The USA does a great job on lots of things but I would say Vermont's administrators could learn from California.

[mrsSpitze 9]

Hello! just wanted to say hi. Im currently in the US (for a visit$ and will be back in Manila next next week. We are also waiting for ours to be processed. Just hope that everything works out fine for everyone!

[Dirk 30]

I am about a week after you... Any day now....