Any September NOA1 receive the NOA2 for CSC??

[Arazia 0]

I know everyone wants their N0A2 as soon as possible and I hope everyone gets theirs in a timely manner, but there are still March, April, May, June, July waiting. Yes, most of those were affected by the IMBRA fiasco but many of them are still waiting even though they've sent in the information on IMBRA. And while many of August filers have been approved already, not all are there yet, including mine. My N0A1 date is 10 August 2006 and I've watched as many who filed after me in August have been approved and moved on. Heck, some of those who filed at the same time as me have already cleared NVC and have their P3 and P4 and interview dates already. I've been very anxious as I've watched my fellow August filers get approved while my case lies dormant. No touches since filing. And now I'm seeing September filers being approved. Hmmm.... seems a bit like standing in line at the grocery store waiting patiently to be checked out while others who came into the store after me are being pulled to the head of the line. Am I ticked off about it? Sure I am, but I'm not mad at the people who file their applications. I'm upset with USCIS for not having some type of system that allows for a first in, first out instead of just grabbing any application and approving it, with no regard to when it was filed or who's being bypassed. I'm at day 90 and still waiting... although I'm not as patient as I have been and I'm getting less and less patient as I continue to see people who filed after me being approved. Nothing personal.. this is just human nature.

Yes, there are March, April, May, etc applications still waiting, but bare in mind that the Feb, March, April filers now can complain because they are rightfully outside of the processing times. Yes, there are June, July, and August filers still waiting. All we can do is speculate as to why some applications get through while others are held up. It could be an infamous 'name check' or it could be a more complex case, or it could be any number of anything.

I did a quick lookup yesterday of March-September on how many applications sent in and how many approved. There were 130 applications currently in the VJ system for August. Of those, 103 are approved NOA2 as of this morning checking. That's 79% of all August applications. As you go backwards into June, July, etc, they are generally over at bare minimum 75% complete with each month. Of those left, I'm sure a handful of people just don't update on VJ anymore or have left and never will. So really it isn't unrealistic to start looking at when early September approvals will be going through.

[Chris-n-Veronica 0]

I agree....

I also noticed that some countries get through faster then others.... but on the avg it seem around 60 days from NOA1 to NOA2 ...

And yes...Finally we are into Sept ...

I know everyone wants their N0A2 as soon as possible and I hope everyone gets theirs in a timely manner, but there are still March, April, May, June, July waiting. Yes, most of those were affected by the IMBRA fiasco but many of them are still waiting even though they've sent in the information on IMBRA. And while many of August filers have been approved already, not all are there yet, including mine. My N0A1 date is 10 August 2006 and I've watched as many who filed after me in August have been approved and moved on. Heck, some of those who filed at the same time as me have already cleared NVC and have their P3 and P4 and interview dates already. I've been very anxious as I've watched my fellow August filers get approved while my case lies dormant. No touches since filing. And now I'm seeing September filers being approved. Hmmm.... seems a bit like standing in line at the grocery store waiting patiently to be checked out while others who came into the store after me are being pulled to the head of the line. Am I ticked off about it? Sure I am, but I'm not mad at the people who file their applications. I'm upset with USCIS for not having some type of system that allows for a first in, first out instead of just grabbing any application and approving it, with no regard to when it was filed or who's being bypassed. I'm at day 90 and still waiting... although I'm not as patient as I have been and I'm getting less and less patient as I continue to see people who filed after me being approved. Nothing personal.. this is just human nature.

Yes, there are March, April, May, etc applications still waiting, but bare in mind that the Feb, March, April filers now can complain because they are rightfully outside of the processing times. Yes, there are June, July, and August filers still waiting. All we can do is speculate as to why some applications get through while others are held up. It could be an infamous 'name check' or it could be a more complex case, or it could be any number of anything.

I did a quick lookup yesterday of March-September on how many applications sent in and how many approved. There were 130 applications currently in the VJ system for August. Of those, 103 are approved NOA2 as of this morning checking. That's 79% of all August applications. As you go backwards into June, July, etc, they are generally over at bare minimum 75% complete with each month. Of those left, I'm sure a handful of people just don't update on VJ anymore or have left and never will. So really it isn't unrealistic to start looking at when early September approvals will be going through.

Edited November 8, 2006 by Chris-n-Veronica

[jasal 0]

I agree....

I also noticed that some countries get through faster then others.... but on the avg it seem around 60 days from NOA1 to NOA2 ...

And yes...Finally we are into Sept ...

I know everyone wants their N0A2 as soon as possible and I hope everyone gets theirs in a timely manner, but there are still March, April, May, June, July waiting. Yes, most of those were affected by the IMBRA fiasco but many of them are still waiting even though they've sent in the information on IMBRA. And while many of August filers have been approved already, not all are there yet, including mine. My N0A1 date is 10 August 2006 and I've watched as many who filed after me in August have been approved and moved on. Heck, some of those who filed at the same time as me have already cleared NVC and have their P3 and P4 and interview dates already. I've been very anxious as I've watched my fellow August filers get approved while my case lies dormant. No touches since filing. And now I'm seeing September filers being approved. Hmmm.... seems a bit like standing in line at the grocery store waiting patiently to be checked out while others who came into the store after me are being pulled to the head of the line. Am I ticked off about it? Sure I am, but I'm not mad at the people who file their applications. I'm upset with USCIS for not having some type of system that allows for a first in, first out instead of just grabbing any application and approving it, with no regard to when it was filed or who's being bypassed. I'm at day 90 and still waiting... although I'm not as patient as I have been and I'm getting less and less patient as I continue to see people who filed after me being approved. Nothing personal.. this is just human nature.

Yes, there are March, April, May, etc applications still waiting, but bare in mind that the Feb, March, April filers now can complain because they are rightfully outside of the processing times. Yes, there are June, July, and August filers still waiting. All we can do is speculate as to why some applications get through while others are held up. It could be an infamous 'name check' or it could be a more complex case, or it could be any number of anything.

I did a quick lookup yesterday of March-September on how many applications sent in and how many approved. There were 130 applications currently in the VJ system for August. Of those, 103 are approved NOA2 as of this morning checking. That's 79% of all August applications. As you go backwards into June, July, etc, they are generally over at bare minimum 75% complete with each month. Of those left, I'm sure a handful of people just don't update on VJ anymore or have left and never will. So really it isn't unrealistic to start looking at when early September approvals will be going through.

If we are all to be honest with each other about this process.. we all want OUR applications approved. If you're a September or October filer you really don't care if there are any applications still open in front of you.. be they March, April or August. You only want your application approved.. and this is a normal way to think about it. I don't fault anyone for wanting their applications done as quickly as possible. I don't really care if USCIS is already approving September applications. But why not finish up the remaining people from the previous months BEFORE you start on a new month. There's nothing special or even unique about my application. My fiancee and I have no police record. Our names are not common names like smith or jones or brown which might take a name hit. While we all can speculate on why some cases are approved faster than others.. the bottom line is that there is NO rhyme or reason to it. Most of the delays are a result of stupid mistakes USCIS makes. A man posted here yesterday that his application is held up because USCIS is saying they will deny his case unless he provides a waiver to explain why he's applying for a second K-1. The poor guy has NEVER applied before. This is his FIRST time. So he's delayed because he now has to explain to USCIS that they made a mistake... and we all know that USCIS doesn't make mistakes, right? My point is.. Any application still pending should have priority over any of the new ones. Sorry.. but that's the only fair way to do it.

[Chris-n-Veronica 0]

Actual I wish they would do it by the month and not jump around..that way when they did get to Sept's then I would know I'm really next in line... not the false hopes they do with this jumping around stuff..

I agree....

I also noticed that some countries get through faster then others.... but on the avg it seem around 60 days from NOA1 to NOA2 ...

And yes...Finally we are into Sept ...

I know everyone wants their N0A2 as soon as possible and I hope everyone gets theirs in a timely manner, but there are still March, April, May, June, July waiting. Yes, most of those were affected by the IMBRA fiasco but many of them are still waiting even though they've sent in the information on IMBRA. And while many of August filers have been approved already, not all are there yet, including mine. My N0A1 date is 10 August 2006 and I've watched as many who filed after me in August have been approved and moved on. Heck, some of those who filed at the same time as me have already cleared NVC and have their P3 and P4 and interview dates already. I've been very anxious as I've watched my fellow August filers get approved while my case lies dormant. No touches since filing. And now I'm seeing September filers being approved. Hmmm.... seems a bit like standing in line at the grocery store waiting patiently to be checked out while others who came into the store after me are being pulled to the head of the line. Am I ticked off about it? Sure I am, but I'm not mad at the people who file their applications. I'm upset with USCIS for not having some type of system that allows for a first in, first out instead of just grabbing any application and approving it, with no regard to when it was filed or who's being bypassed. I'm at day 90 and still waiting... although I'm not as patient as I have been and I'm getting less and less patient as I continue to see people who filed after me being approved. Nothing personal.. this is just human nature.

Yes, there are March, April, May, etc applications still waiting, but bare in mind that the Feb, March, April filers now can complain because they are rightfully outside of the processing times. Yes, there are June, July, and August filers still waiting. All we can do is speculate as to why some applications get through while others are held up. It could be an infamous 'name check' or it could be a more complex case, or it could be any number of anything.

I did a quick lookup yesterday of March-September on how many applications sent in and how many approved. There were 130 applications currently in the VJ system for August. Of those, 103 are approved NOA2 as of this morning checking. That's 79% of all August applications. As you go backwards into June, July, etc, they are generally over at bare minimum 75% complete with each month. Of those left, I'm sure a handful of people just don't update on VJ anymore or have left and never will. So really it isn't unrealistic to start looking at when early September approvals will be going through.

If we are all to be honest with each other about this process.. we all want OUR applications approved. If you're a September or October filer you really don't care if there are any applications still open in front of you.. be they March, April or August. You only want your application approved.. and this is a normal way to think about it. I don't fault anyone for wanting their applications done as quickly as possible. I don't really care if USCIS is already approving September applications. But why not finish up the remaining people from the previous months BEFORE you start on a new month. There's nothing special or even unique about my application. My fiancee and I have no police record. Our names are not common names like smith or jones or brown which might take a name hit. While we all can speculate on why some cases are approved faster than others.. the bottom line is that there is NO rhyme or reason to it. Most of the delays are a result of stupid mistakes USCIS makes. A man posted here yesterday that his application is held up because USCIS is saying they will deny his case unless he provides a waiver to explain why he's applying for a second K-1. The poor guy has NEVER applied before. This is his FIRST time. So he's delayed because he now has to explain to USCIS that they made a mistake... and we all know that USCIS doesn't make mistakes, right? My point is.. Any application still pending should have priority over any of the new ones. Sorry.. but that's the only fair way to do it.

[Arazia 0]

If we are all to be honest with each other about this process.. we all want OUR applications approved. If you're a September or October filer you really don't care if there are any applications still open in front of you.. be they March, April or August. You only want your application approved.. and this is a normal way to think about it. I don't fault anyone for wanting their applications done as quickly as possible. I don't really care if USCIS is already approving September applications. But why not finish up the remaining people from the previous months BEFORE you start on a new month. There's nothing special or even unique about my application. My fiancee and I have no police record. Our names are not common names like smith or jones or brown which might take a name hit. While we all can speculate on why some cases are approved faster than others.. the bottom line is that there is NO rhyme or reason to it. Most of the delays are a result of stupid mistakes USCIS makes. A man posted here yesterday that his application is held up because USCIS is saying they will deny his case unless he provides a waiver to explain why he's applying for a second K-1. The poor guy has NEVER applied before. This is his FIRST time. So he's delayed because he now has to explain to USCIS that they made a mistake... and we all know that USCIS doesn't make mistakes, right? My point is.. Any application still pending should have priority over any of the new ones. Sorry.. but that's the only fair way to do it.

That's a bit of an unfair assumption. Just because a person wants their own petition approved does not mean we don't care about the applications infront of us. The simple fact is, we can't do anything about the applications infront of us. We can cheer you guys on, we can offer support, but in the end, that's all we can do. It doesn't mean we don't care.

And you're right, there is no way of knowing why something gets held up. You are right that there are mistakes, but what isn't right is the assumption that they should sit and twiddle their thumbs rather than continuing to process other applications in the mean time.

So an approvals officer is sitting with an application on his desk pending a name check or an RFE. Well, it's unfair to do anyone who came after that application, so he just sits there until something happens on those applications. We'd have an even worse back-up than there already is with applications if the world worked that way.

Sometimes it isn't about being fair, but being efficient. If that officer can finish five other applications in the time it takes to get information back on the first application sitting there... more power to him. That's five other people who got their approvals and one person waiting.

Edit: I do agree that if an older application has all the information and isn't waiting on something holding it up, it should have priority over new applications.

Edited November 8, 2006 by Arazia

[jasal 0]

If we are all to be honest with each other about this process.. we all want OUR applications approved. If you're a September or October filer you really don't care if there are any applications still open in front of you.. be they March, April or August. You only want your application approved.. and this is a normal way to think about it. I don't fault anyone for wanting their applications done as quickly as possible. I don't really care if USCIS is already approving September applications. But why not finish up the remaining people from the previous months BEFORE you start on a new month. There's nothing special or even unique about my application. My fiancee and I have no police record. Our names are not common names like smith or jones or brown which might take a name hit. While we all can speculate on why some cases are approved faster than others.. the bottom line is that there is NO rhyme or reason to it. Most of the delays are a result of stupid mistakes USCIS makes. A man posted here yesterday that his application is held up because USCIS is saying they will deny his case unless he provides a waiver to explain why he's applying for a second K-1. The poor guy has NEVER applied before. This is his FIRST time. So he's delayed because he now has to explain to USCIS that they made a mistake... and we all know that USCIS doesn't make mistakes, right? My point is.. Any application still pending should have priority over any of the new ones. Sorry.. but that's the only fair way to do it.

That's a bit of an unfair assumption. Just because a person wants their own petition approved does not mean we don't care about the applications infront of us. The simple fact is, we can't do anything about the applications infront of us. We can cheer you guys on, we can offer support, but in the end, that's all we can do. It doesn't mean we don't care.

And you're right, there is no way of knowing why something gets held up. You are right that there are mistakes, but what isn't right is the assumption that they should sit and twiddle their thumbs rather than continuing to process other applications in the mean time.

So an approvals officer is sitting with an application on his desk pending a name check or an RFE. Well, it's unfair to do anyone who came after that application, so he just sits there until something happens on those applications. We'd have an even worse back-up than there already is with applications if the world worked that way.

Sometimes it isn't about being fair, but being efficient. If that officer can finish five other applications in the time it takes to get information back on the first application sitting there... more power to him. That's five other people who got their approvals and one person waiting.

Edit: I do agree that if an older application has all the information and isn't waiting on something holding it up, it should have priority over new applications.

Good points but please tell me what's efficient about USCIS? There are enough applications still pending from March, April, May, June, July and August to keep everyone busy at USCIS. All of those pending applications aren't in name check and all of them aren't being investigated for this or for that. Some of those applications are just sitting there with no attention to them at all. That's the part that irks me. There are enough applications pending to keep USCIS busy without inducting more applications into the process. I agree with you that if all of the pending cases have something special about them that needs to be checked, then there's no reason to have USCIS twiddle their thumbs while waiting on a reply back from someone or somewhere.. BUT... we both know that all of the cases pending do not have anything special about them that would cause delays other than USCIS just being not efficient. I want to see what your attitude will be and what your patience level will be when almost all of September's applications have been approved and yours has not. Just imagaine for a moment how you might feel as you see all of those who filed with you and after you being approved and there you sit, waiting and waiting. So all "assumptions" aside... cheering me and other pending applications along does not get our N0A2's sent to us. I appreciate your comments and your thoughts. Best wishes for your future.

[Arazia 0]

Good points but please tell me what's efficient about USCIS? There are enough applications still pending from March, April, May, June, July and August to keep everyone busy at USCIS. All of those pending applications aren't in name check and all of them aren't being investigated for this or for that. Some of those applications are just sitting there with no attention to them at all. That's the part that irks me. There are enough applications pending to keep USCIS busy without inducting more applications into the process. I agree with you that if all of the pending cases have something special about them that needs to be checked, then there's no reason to have USCIS twiddle their thumbs while waiting on a reply back from someone or somewhere.. BUT... we both know that all of the cases pending do not have anything special about them that would cause delays other than USCIS just being not efficient. I want to see what your attitude will be and what your patience level will be when almost all of September's applications have been approved and yours has not. Just imagaine for a moment how you might feel as you see all of those who filed with you and after you being approved and there you sit, waiting and waiting. So all "assumptions" aside... cheering me and other pending applications along does not get our N0A2's sent to us. I appreciate your comments and your thoughts. Best wishes for your future.

Personally, I don't make the assumption that just because an application is delayed that it is because of inattention. There really aren't that many applications still pending from the early months (March-May). I checked the numbers yesterday. USCIS may not be the most efficient thing in the world, but at least the applications are getting done.

As for how I will feel, I really can't tell you. I'm sure I'll be disappointed, expectant, hoping to find out some information, and perhaps a little jealous. But... when I got into this process, I was fully expecting not to see any results until next year. I'm amazed to see all the August and September approvals. So even if everyone else in September gets approved before me, it's likely to still be ahead of what we were expecting when we started.

And... while all our support won't get your NOA2 to you, reminding those others waiting that there are people infront of them is not going to get your NOA2 to you faster either.

[bora bora 1]

I agree with what Arazia says that just because we want to be approved does not mean that we don't wish the same on those who have NOA1s from March - August.

I think that it would be fair to approve applications in the order that they were received. It is frustrating to see other couples with an NOA1 after me be approved in a few weeks (from California) while my fiance and I wait. However, I am happy for them.

We know there are some factors (fair or not) that lead one couple to be approved before another.

I tell my students all the time - Life is not fair.

It sucks but it's true.

One thing we are lucky about is that we found the person we want to spend the rest of our lives with and with this visa it is possible.

Not everyone has found that person...

Good luck everyone!

[Amy 0]

our case got "touched" yesterday for the first time since 9/14--checked my emails as soon as i saw it--nothing. but, i almost fainted when i found the approval email this morning. "whew" is all i can say!

now i can find something else to worry about. congratulations to everyone else and patience to the people who are waiting. it's very hard.

[jezebelseven 0]

I want to see what your attitude will be and what your patience level will be when almost all of September's applications have been approved and yours has not. Just imagaine for a moment how you might feel as you see all of those who filed with you and after you being approved and there you sit, waiting and waiting.

Although I hesitate to post this as it's kind of one of those 'You won't understand until you're in my situation' things, I find myself agreeing with this post, especially the bit above. A month or two ago, I was of the cheerful nature of cheering for everyone, before me and behind me, hoping everyone gets their NOA2s fast fast fast. Posts like these ones, but for August, gave me hope that people were still in the same boat as me, waiting for their NOA2s and looking for the light towards the end of the tunnel.

That changed last week when some of my filing buddies and some people who have filed after me got approved while my case remains untouched. Like said above, I'm not angry or upset with them, that'd be amazingly hypocritical and unfair. I am however feeling huge surges of jealousy and disappointment for every new NOA2 approval post I read. And that, in turn, makes me feel guilty for feeling that way, because I am not a jealous person by nature.

The type of person I am, if I'm being left behind, especially in cases like this, I start to freak out and wonder what's gone wrong. I assume the worst, from silly things like 'they've lost my case', to the more obvious options like we're going through some sort of name check. I constantly kick myself for not doing things like sending his birth certificate and other things that I now know may have sped along the process.

I think a lot of the way we ALL deal with this situation is knowing someone out there is in the same boat as us-- whether that's being 4 months behind everyone else, being screwed over by imbra, whether its people who are on the cusp of getting noa2, whether its the people who all post APPROVED!!!111~~~. It gets to be a much harder, lonely journey when you're in your boat alone.

So while I can completely understand wanting to know if there are any Septembers approved, because I was the same way a month ago, I can also completely understand where jasal is coming from too. I hope no one here has to get to the point where we are, though, genuinely.

[dallasguy7 0]

I would like to see CSC transfer some of their work load to VSC. It could speed things up on both coasts.

[Arazia 0]

I want to see what your attitude will be and what your patience level will be when almost all of September's applications have been approved and yours has not. Just imagaine for a moment how you might feel as you see all of those who filed with you and after you being approved and there you sit, waiting and waiting.

Although I hesitate to post this as it's kind of one of those 'You won't understand until you're in my situation' things, I find myself agreeing with this post, especially the bit above. A month or two ago, I was of the cheerful nature of cheering for everyone, before me and behind me, hoping everyone gets their NOA2s fast fast fast. Posts like these ones, but for August, gave me hope that people were still in the same boat as me, waiting for their NOA2s and looking for the light towards the end of the tunnel.

That changed last week when some of my filing buddies and some people who have filed after me got approved while my case remains untouched. Like said above, I'm not angry or upset with them, that'd be amazingly hypocritical and unfair. I am however feeling huge surges of jealousy and disappointment for every new NOA2 approval post I read. And that, in turn, makes me feel guilty for feeling that way, because I am not a jealous person by nature.

The type of person I am, if I'm being left behind, especially in cases like this, I start to freak out and wonder what's gone wrong. I assume the worst, from silly things like 'they've lost my case', to the more obvious options like we're going through some sort of name check. I constantly kick myself for not doing things like sending his birth certificate and other things that I now know may have sped along the process.

I think a lot of the way we ALL deal with this situation is knowing someone out there is in the same boat as us-- whether that's being 4 months behind everyone else, being screwed over by imbra, whether its people who are on the cusp of getting noa2, whether its the people who all post APPROVED!!!111~~~. It gets to be a much harder, lonely journey when you're in your boat alone.

So while I can completely understand wanting to know if there are any Septembers approved, because I was the same way a month ago, I can also completely understand where jasal is coming from too. I hope no one here has to get to the point where we are, though, genuinely.

Please, don't think that I don't understand or empathize with what you're going through. You have every right to be frustrated, upset, jealous, annoyed, with the USCIS. But all the OP asked was if people from September were being approved. The answer is 'yes'. No, it isn't fair. Yes, it sucks for those left behind. But those of us who are here, still waiting are just looking for some hope that our approvals might come soon. Just like I'm sure you're doing.

Sometimes you don't have to walk a mile in someone else's shoes to know how it feels. I am sorry for what you both are going through. You are not alone. Just please don't get too upset with us for trying to find our own 'light at the end of the tunnel'.

[stinger 0]

I want to see what your attitude will be and what your patience level will be when almost all of September's applications have been approved and yours has not. Just imagaine for a moment how you might feel as you see all of those who filed with you and after you being approved and there you sit, waiting and waiting.

Although I hesitate to post this as it's kind of one of those 'You won't understand until you're in my situation' things, I find myself agreeing with this post, especially the bit above. A month or two ago, I was of the cheerful nature of cheering for everyone, before me and behind me, hoping everyone gets their NOA2s fast fast fast. Posts like these ones, but for August, gave me hope that people were still in the same boat as me, waiting for their NOA2s and looking for the light towards the end of the tunnel.

That changed last week when some of my filing buddies and some people who have filed after me got approved while my case remains untouched. Like said above, I'm not angry or upset with them, that'd be amazingly hypocritical and unfair. I am however feeling huge surges of jealousy and disappointment for every new NOA2 approval post I read. And that, in turn, makes me feel guilty for feeling that way, because I am not a jealous person by nature.

The type of person I am, if I'm being left behind, especially in cases like this, I start to freak out and wonder what's gone wrong. I assume the worst, from silly things like 'they've lost my case', to the more obvious options like we're going through some sort of name check. I constantly kick myself for not doing things like sending his birth certificate and other things that I now know may have sped along the process.

I think a lot of the way we ALL deal with this situation is knowing someone out there is in the same boat as us-- whether that's being 4 months behind everyone else, being screwed over by imbra, whether its people who are on the cusp of getting noa2, whether its the people who all post APPROVED!!!111~~~. It gets to be a much harder, lonely journey when you're in your boat alone.

So while I can completely understand wanting to know if there are any Septembers approved, because I was the same way a month ago, I can also completely understand where jasal is coming from too. I hope no one here has to get to the point where we are, though, genuinely.

Please, don't think that I don't understand or empathize with what you're going through. You have every right to be frustrated, upset, jealous, annoyed, with the USCIS. But all the OP asked was if people from September were being approved. The answer is 'yes'. No, it isn't fair. Yes, it sucks for those left behind. But those of us who are here, still waiting are just looking for some hope that our approvals might come soon. Just like I'm sure you're doing.

Sometimes you don't have to walk a mile in someone else's shoes to know how it feels. I am sorry for what you both are going through. You are not alone. Just please don't get too upset with us for trying to find our own 'light at the end of the tunnel'.

Yeah, I was the one who posted this topic -- but I apologize for causing some of these posts. I was (still am) curious as to whether September NOA1's have started seeing NOA2's by CSC. Although I'm fairly new here, I do see a discrepency between the different jurisdictions -- it's very unfortunate, but that is life. Life has its ups and downs -- that I know all too well. I too try to be patient, but when this stuff deals with your heart and emotions it's difficult and we all want to be ahead of the line. In any event, I hope they start getting to the "mid" September NOA1s...I haven't had a touch since I filed!!!! Thanks all. Stinger

[jezebelseven 0]

You are not alone. Just please don't get too upset with us for trying to find our own 'light at the end of the tunnel'.

I realize people can relate, god knows I still empathize with people from back in May who are still being screwed around. But I think when you actually get in their shoes, even if for a tiny little week, it, at least, for me, made a huge difference. Before, I'd have said "Damn, that really sucks for them.", but now I can actually feel the emotional side of it. It's hard to explain, and although I see myself as the person who always 'tries to put the shoe on the other foot', I honestly have felt a change in the last week. I guess, to me, it's like the difference between sympathizing and empathizing... and maybe a bit of emotional contagion.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to say I'm in the worst place ever and am dying, but it's like my first true taste of what people went through.

I have no problem with the OP asking-- Like I said, a month ago, I was probably doing the same thing. Everyone's got to find some way to cope, and asking questions is obviously one of the best things we can do. I think it's important for all you Septembers to do this for your own sanity!!!

I agree with what jasal is saying because we're in a similar situation at this point-- My post may have been more for jasal's sake than your guys'-- That doesn't mean I blame you guys or am upset with you for asking! I hope I didn't come across like that-- If I did, I'm sorry.

It's just easier to reply in something like this with a little bit of a related-esque rant, rather than make a new topic and then be told off by people saying we shouldn't complain because others from May are waiting, I guess. It seems like making a post in something like this one is better accepted than someone making a post saying "Cmon CSC, approve me already!".

I wish everyone speedy approvals, honestly

Edited November 8, 2006 by jezebelseven

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our case got "touched" yesterday for the first time since 9/14--checked my emails as soon as i saw it--nothing. but, i almost fainted when i found the approval email this morning. "whew" is all i can say!

now i can find something else to worry about. congratulations to everyone else and patience to the people who are waiting. it's very hard.

I hate that I can't edit my post after a few minutes, and I hate double posting, but I just noticed that Amy is also one of my filing buddies (and both of our fiances from the UK, too!) , so, congrats Amy

Edited November 8, 2006 by jezebelseven