Pinned and Locked Topics

[LibCampFireClub 635]

While the pinned and locked topics in this forum contain some useful information, most of them are outdated and mis-direct the reader as new methods and systems are in place. Additionally, not all consulates process paperwork the same. Suggest the mods unpin these topics to allow new information to be posted related to NVC/Consulate

[TBoneTX 45,304]

*** Thread moved from NVC forum to Site Discussion forum. ***

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Thanks, we try to keep up to date on things like this but unless we are notified by someone about a specific topic no longer being valid, we are not always be in the know ourselves that something has changed in a pinned situation or a specific part of a process. If you have pinned threads in particular that you know are no longer relevant or need to be updated, would you either list them here, or more easily, use the report button and report its irrelevancy to the report forum? That way we can take care of it/them.

[luckytxn 2,264]

I also agree. I have noticed a thread pinned in the VN forum that needs updated. I also think a couple of new threads need to be done and get pinned after the experts in there make them informative enough.

[LibCampFireClub 635]

Thanks, we try to keep up to date on things like this but unless we are notified by someone about a specific topic no longer being valid, we are not always be in the know ourselves that something has changed in a pinned situation or a specific part of a process. If you have pinned threads in particular that you know are no longer relevant or need to be updated, would you either list them here, or more easily, use the report button and report its irrelevancy to the report forum? That way we can take care of it/them.

Any topic relating to K1 petitions that have been approved and passed to the NVC should be updated. It appears many of these topics were started about the time the CEAC and ustraveldocs were just starting. For that reason there were several features that had bugs or were not fully implemented. For example, NVC status can be retrieved online after obtaining the case number from the NVC. Further, most consulates specifically forbid applicants from trying to schedule an interview until the beneficiary is notified by the consulate. I'm referring to K1 here as other visa types undergo slightly different processing. Edited May 21, 2014 by ExExpat

[Operator 1,927]

It wasn't long ago that Cap'n Ewok came about and asked some members to do a sweep of some of the guides. Was that project finished?

[Kathryn41 3,205]

It wasn't long ago that Cap'n Ewok came about and asked some members to do a sweep of some of the guides. Was that project finished?

I don't believe so. We are still very interested in any individuals who can go through the guides and pinned threads and identify specific areas that need to be addressed. The corrections and updates can happen much faster that way, so volunteers are definitely welcome .

[LibCampFireClub 635]

You need to unpin the long lists of threads that contain misleading information and confine it to specific information that applies to today. I have spent countless hours chasing dead-end leads from posts found in pinned threads. Not all is bad, but we need a definitive single source of information rather than pinning something that has not been vetted.

[luckytxn 2,264]

Kathyrn is looking for volunteers. Go for it.

You need to unpin the long lists of threads that contain misleading information and confine it to specific information that applies to today. I have spent countless hours chasing dead-end leads from posts found in pinned threads. Not all is bad, but we need a definitive single source of information rather than pinning something that has not been vetted.

[LibCampFireClub 635]

I saw an offer like that online. All one need to do is post information about a topic and once complete you would receive a t-shirt. Sounds like a bang up deal, but when I asked for the t-shirt in advance they told me to call mister ponzi at 1-800-328-7448

[luckytxn 2,264]

Interesting. Well good for you. I am curious. How long have you had these voices in your head?

I saw an offer like that online. All one need to do is post information about a topic and once complete you would receive a t-shirt. Sounds like a bang up deal, but when I asked for the t-shirt in advance they told me to call mister ponzi at 1-800-328-7448

[LibCampFireClub 635]

Interesting. Well good for you. I am curious. How long have you had these voices in your head?

Your full of piss and vinegar. You can't make lemons, so go make some pickles. Pipe in when your crop is ready.

[TBoneTX 45,304]

Some excellent and genuinely needed updates to many guides and threads have been spearheaded by volunteers. It's a fine way to make a long-lasting contribution.

[Operator 1,927]

If I might make a suggestion.

Maybe tap someone who has recently gone through a given process or visa path and ask them to make notes, maybe offer them a years free membership.

I can look at the K-1 flow chart for instance and know that it needs to be updated but I haven't the recent experience to update it.

[Captain Ewok 1,891]

I know myself and many mods will do the leg work to update items on this side... just let us know what need to go and what needs to be added. The more specific the better.