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Zachris   5

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In the grand tradition of worrying about something that has not yet happened, and something that we can do nothing about if/when it does happen. . .

Any theories out there about how the upcoming sequester will affect our K-1 NOA2 waiting times? Might it also affect embassy interview schedules after NOA2?

Somehow, I would think that these types of files will be given very low priority in a sequestered government. USCIS will probably see more than its fair share of furloughs.

Just something else to worry about while we wait. :)

I got NOA1 on Sept 24.

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Bayareaguy   156

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USCIS is self funded, but supposedly some supporting agencies will be affected. We wont know for sure till it happens.

I just hope they realize they are dealing with peoples lives here. People have done extreme acts for much less than being kept from their loved ones.

In the grand tradition of worrying about something that has not yet happened, and something that we can do nothing about if/when it does happen. . .

Any theories out there about how the upcoming sequester will affect our K-1 NOA2 waiting times? Might it also affect embassy interview schedules after NOA2?

Somehow, I would think that these types of files will be given very low priority in a sequestered government. USCIS will probably see more than its fair share of furloughs.

Just something else to worry about while we wait. :)

I got NOA1 on Sept 24.

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Bayareaguy   156

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Hahahahah. I wonder how wise that kind of statement is online, Bayareaguy.

It's not a personal statement, it is an observational fact.

The CSC vs VSC K1 data

Did your congressman help you?

How to buy a ticket for your fiance(e) using AA mileage flying out of Manila

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pachacuti   154

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It's not a personal statement, it is an observational fact.

Data harvesters are notorious for not being able to distinguish between personal statements and observational facts. Sad state of the world that I even have to think this way :(

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Bayareaguy   156

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Data harvesters are notorious for not being able to distinguish between personal statements and observational facts. Sad state of the world that I even have to think this way :(

Aye, the waiting can drive you mad :wacko:

The CSC vs VSC K1 data

Did your congressman help you?

How to buy a ticket for your fiance(e) using AA mileage flying out of Manila

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*** Thread moved from K-1 Case Progress to General Immigration Discussion -- topic can apply to more than one visa type. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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