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av8or1   246

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Emailed Senator Kaine and Warner about the backlog hell that is TCS. Let's see what they have to say.

Cool, thanks for doing that. Let us know what develops.

9/8/14 - I129F petition sent to the USCIS lockbox via USPS
9/11/14 - Petition received @ USCIS lockbox
9/11/14 - NOA1 Email and text message received
9/15/14 - NOA1 Official notice date
9/18/14 - NOA1 hard copy received
12/9/14 - "Updated" likely because of website repairs, like many of us received
4/20/15 - NOA2 text and email (221 days)

4/29/15 - Sent to the NVC (9 days)

5/8/15 - Arrived at the NVC (9 days)

5/13/15 - Left the NVC (5 days)

5/15/15 - Electronic version arrived at the embassy (2 days)

5/20/15 - Paper copy arrived at the embassy (7 days)

6/4/15 - Status changed to AP (which meant that we could schedule the interview)

6/16/15 - Medical

6/17/15 - K1 APPROVED!!!!

6/30/15 - Passport and sealed envelope delivered via courier

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Hi Mewbear and Dana-Kristen, Absolutely! I plan to hang around and support the remainder of the September filers until we're all approved. I hope that's ok; I don't wanna irk anyone by being presen

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Some of us didn't. I fell to pieces. Every day. Several times a day. Right up until we got approved 2 weeks ago. What has made this more difficult is that we braced ourselves for the worst, which at

av8or1
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Ok y'all, 221 days for me. I received the notification tonight, approved. Still doesn't seem real, but I'll take it. I don't want to say much, 'cause I feel for those of you who are still waiting. I'l

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av8or1   246

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UPDATE:

I called and spoke with congressman Carter's office this morning. Our letter requesting a transfer was sent last week. She said it would take about two weeks before we hear anything. I also mentioned that April and other VJers have written to their reps and mentioned congressman Carter's initiative. She told me that this is a very good thing because with more reps behind such an initiative, the stronger message we will send.

Therefore I ask all of you who read this to find your local rep, write to them, make your complaint regarding the processing time difference known, and mention the action that my congressman has taken. Hopefully with enough awareness that would be brought forward by your letters, maybe we can get something done.

Thanks. I'll let y'all know when I know more.

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9/8/14 - I129F petition sent to the USCIS lockbox via USPS
9/11/14 - Petition received @ USCIS lockbox
9/11/14 - NOA1 Email and text message received
9/15/14 - NOA1 Official notice date
9/18/14 - NOA1 hard copy received
12/9/14 - "Updated" likely because of website repairs, like many of us received
4/20/15 - NOA2 text and email (221 days)

4/29/15 - Sent to the NVC (9 days)

5/8/15 - Arrived at the NVC (9 days)

5/13/15 - Left the NVC (5 days)

5/15/15 - Electronic version arrived at the embassy (2 days)

5/20/15 - Paper copy arrived at the embassy (7 days)

6/4/15 - Status changed to AP (which meant that we could schedule the interview)

6/16/15 - Medical

6/17/15 - K1 APPROVED!!!!

6/30/15 - Passport and sealed envelope delivered via courier

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KristinD   77

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UPDATE:

I called and spoke with congressman Carter's office this morning. Our letter requesting a transfer was sent last week. She said it would take about two weeks before we hear anything. I also mentioned that April and other VJers have written to their reps and mentioned congressman Carter's initiative. She told me that this is a very good thing because with more reps behind such an initiative, the stronger message we will send.

Therefore I ask all of you who read this to find your local rep, write to them, make your complaint regarding the processing time difference known, and mention the action that my congressman has taken. Hopefully with enough awareness that would be brought forward by your letters, maybe we can get something done.

Thanks. I'll let y'all know when I know more.

I emailed mine again last night. Also the white house. My co-worker is a rep for USCIS bc she does student visas. She said get a packet together, statistics, our petition, responses from Congress/Sentate and fedex to the White House so we know it's received. She's been working with USCIS since 1999 and knows what people go through at TSC on the student end. Stef is slammed today and I'm working from the hospital (my boss is sick) but Erika Presson made us a google survery that we will get out to include in sending. It can't hurt. Thoughts on getting together PDF's of responses and letters to include? Before sending we can black out case numbers.

11/15/2013- Met John

10/27/2014- Proposed

11/26/2014- Sent I-129F

11/28/2014- Package Received

12/03/2014- Electronic Notification

12/09/2014- Received NOA1 in mail (Notice Date 12/02/2014)

*System still says last touched date 12/03 :(

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av8or1   246

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I emailed mine again last night. Also the white house. My co-worker is a rep for USCIS bc she does student visas. She said get a packet together, statistics, our petition, responses from Congress/Sentate and fedex to the White House so we know it's received. She's been working with USCIS since 1999 and knows what people go through at TSC on the student end. Stef is slammed today and I'm working from the hospital (my boss is sick) but Erika Presson made us a google survery that we will get out to include in sending. It can't hurt. Thoughts on getting together PDF's of responses and letters to include? Before sending we can black out case numbers.

Hey Kristin-

Ok cool, thank you and Stef for your tireless on-going efforts, I appreciate it. Great that you have a contact at the USCIS. Her plan of action sounds solid. As for letters and responses, I have the following table:

CONTACT LETTER SENT RESPONSE RECEIVED SUMMARY

Senator John Cornyn 1/19/15 1/31/15 (letter) Bunch of horseapples

Senator Ted Cruz 1/19/15 None N/A

Congressman John Carter 1/19/15 1/21/15 (phone call) Letter sent to USCIS

So basically I can offer to send you an email with copies of the letters I sent. I don't know if Cornyn's BS letter would help or not, and in fact I don't even remember what I did with it. I think it's on the top of my chest-o-drawers, which is where it randomly landed after I tossed it. But I could scan it in and send that too if we thought it'd do any good. And of course I didn't get a letter from congressman Carter's office, only a phone call.

So let me know how I can help. Send me a PM with your contact info if necessary.

Thanks much! :)

Edited by av8or1

9/8/14 - I129F petition sent to the USCIS lockbox via USPS
9/11/14 - Petition received @ USCIS lockbox
9/11/14 - NOA1 Email and text message received
9/15/14 - NOA1 Official notice date
9/18/14 - NOA1 hard copy received
12/9/14 - "Updated" likely because of website repairs, like many of us received
4/20/15 - NOA2 text and email (221 days)

4/29/15 - Sent to the NVC (9 days)

5/8/15 - Arrived at the NVC (9 days)

5/13/15 - Left the NVC (5 days)

5/15/15 - Electronic version arrived at the embassy (2 days)

5/20/15 - Paper copy arrived at the embassy (7 days)

6/4/15 - Status changed to AP (which meant that we could schedule the interview)

6/16/15 - Medical

6/17/15 - K1 APPROVED!!!!

6/30/15 - Passport and sealed envelope delivered via courier

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av8or1   246

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Kristin-

Just as a side note, if you and Stef are consumed with the other efforts, I can volunteer to compile a packet and send it to the white house by fedex. So just let me know what I can do.

Thanks!

9/8/14 - I129F petition sent to the USCIS lockbox via USPS
9/11/14 - Petition received @ USCIS lockbox
9/11/14 - NOA1 Email and text message received
9/15/14 - NOA1 Official notice date
9/18/14 - NOA1 hard copy received
12/9/14 - "Updated" likely because of website repairs, like many of us received
4/20/15 - NOA2 text and email (221 days)

4/29/15 - Sent to the NVC (9 days)

5/8/15 - Arrived at the NVC (9 days)

5/13/15 - Left the NVC (5 days)

5/15/15 - Electronic version arrived at the embassy (2 days)

5/20/15 - Paper copy arrived at the embassy (7 days)

6/4/15 - Status changed to AP (which meant that we could schedule the interview)

6/16/15 - Medical

6/17/15 - K1 APPROVED!!!!

6/30/15 - Passport and sealed envelope delivered via courier

KristinD Enthusiast

KristinD   77

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Kristin-

Just as a side note, if you and Stef are consumed with the other efforts, I can volunteer to compile a packet and send it to the white house by fedex. So just let me know what I can do.

Thanks!

You rock, let me talk to her. I'm working 40 hrs, doing my masters, have a 7 yr old and 2 dogs, so my free time is scarce. But.....I called the ombudsman and they put me though to the person about this so crossing fingers that they call back (mind you this was after 7 redirected calls lol)

Going to email cisombudsman@hq.dhs.gov again too.

I'll keep in touch when I'm out of work :)

11/15/2013- Met John

10/27/2014- Proposed

11/26/2014- Sent I-129F

11/28/2014- Package Received

12/03/2014- Electronic Notification

12/09/2014- Received NOA1 in mail (Notice Date 12/02/2014)

*System still says last touched date 12/03 :(

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av8or1   246

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You rock, let me talk to her. I'm working 40 hrs, doing my masters, have a 7 yr old and 2 dogs, so my free time is scarce. But.....I called the ombudsman and they put me though to the person about this so crossing fingers that they call back (mind you this was after 7 redirected calls lol)

Going to email cisombudsman@hq.dhs.gov again too.

I'll keep in touch when I'm out of work :)

Yeah I seem to recall from another post of yours that you have tons going on. Wow! :-)

9/8/14 - I129F petition sent to the USCIS lockbox via USPS
9/11/14 - Petition received @ USCIS lockbox
9/11/14 - NOA1 Email and text message received
9/15/14 - NOA1 Official notice date
9/18/14 - NOA1 hard copy received
12/9/14 - "Updated" likely because of website repairs, like many of us received
4/20/15 - NOA2 text and email (221 days)

4/29/15 - Sent to the NVC (9 days)

5/8/15 - Arrived at the NVC (9 days)

5/13/15 - Left the NVC (5 days)

5/15/15 - Electronic version arrived at the embassy (2 days)

5/20/15 - Paper copy arrived at the embassy (7 days)

6/4/15 - Status changed to AP (which meant that we could schedule the interview)

6/16/15 - Medical

6/17/15 - K1 APPROVED!!!!

6/30/15 - Passport and sealed envelope delivered via courier

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That sounds awesome! Will let you know when (if) I get a response from our senators

K-1 Journey: 309 days from received to POE (TSC)

 

 

[september 11, 2014] - I-129F received by USCIS

[september 15, 2014] - NOA1
[May 27, 2015] - NOA2
[July 9, 2015] - I N T E R V I E W! (APPROVED!)
[July 13, 2015] - Issued
[July 14, 2015] - Visa in hand
[July 16, 2015] - POE JFK

AOS Journey: 169 days from received to GC in hand (NSC)

Spoiler

[July 17, 2015] - Successfully applied for SSN

[July 18, 2015] - Sent out AOS package

[July 21, 2015] - Received

[July 24, 2015] - NOA1 (3x)

[August 18, 2015] - Biometrics

[september 19, 2015] - EAD/AP approval (63 days)

[september 24, 2015] - EAD/AP Received

[January 6, 2016] - Green Card approved without interview(166 days)

[January 12, 2016] - Received Green Card

ROC journey starts: October 2017

 

 

 

ROC Journey: 419 days (VSC)

[October 30, 2017] - Sent package

[November 3, 2017] - NOA1

[November 18, 2017] - Biometrics letter received

[December 5, 2017] - Biometrics

[December 18, 2018] - Card is being produced (no interview)

[December 22, 2018] - Received Green Card

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av8or1   246

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That sounds awesome! Will let you know when (if) I get a response from our senators

Ok I want to get started with compiling the contents of the packet. Therefore Sandra, Kristin, Stef, April, pfredricksen and anyone else who is reading this post and who has written to a rep, please send me whatever you have at this point. The letters you sent, the reply letters (if any) and any other stuff you wanna add. If you have some stats you'd like to be certain get included, send me those too. Sending that by PM should be ok (we can do attachments), but if you'd prefer to send your stuff to me directly, then send me a PM and I'll message you back with my email address.

I'll start putting everything together. Kristin, was/is there a specific address that your friend in the USCIS recommended that we send the packet to?

Thanks

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9/8/14 - I129F petition sent to the USCIS lockbox via USPS
9/11/14 - Petition received @ USCIS lockbox
9/11/14 - NOA1 Email and text message received
9/15/14 - NOA1 Official notice date
9/18/14 - NOA1 hard copy received
12/9/14 - "Updated" likely because of website repairs, like many of us received
4/20/15 - NOA2 text and email (221 days)

4/29/15 - Sent to the NVC (9 days)

5/8/15 - Arrived at the NVC (9 days)

5/13/15 - Left the NVC (5 days)

5/15/15 - Electronic version arrived at the embassy (2 days)

5/20/15 - Paper copy arrived at the embassy (7 days)

6/4/15 - Status changed to AP (which meant that we could schedule the interview)

6/16/15 - Medical

6/17/15 - K1 APPROVED!!!!

6/30/15 - Passport and sealed envelope delivered via courier

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av8or1   246

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Ok cool, I already have input from Kristin, Stef and Amber. Thanks! Looking forward to hearing back from Sandra and anyone else who has written to their rep or emailed, or called or anything...

pfredericksen- I can copy and paste your outgoing letter from your post, but did you receive a letter back from someone? I seem to recall you mentioning that you had. Are you interested in contributing? We could use the help if so. Thanks

9/8/14 - I129F petition sent to the USCIS lockbox via USPS
9/11/14 - Petition received @ USCIS lockbox
9/11/14 - NOA1 Email and text message received
9/15/14 - NOA1 Official notice date
9/18/14 - NOA1 hard copy received
12/9/14 - "Updated" likely because of website repairs, like many of us received
4/20/15 - NOA2 text and email (221 days)

4/29/15 - Sent to the NVC (9 days)

5/8/15 - Arrived at the NVC (9 days)

5/13/15 - Left the NVC (5 days)

5/15/15 - Electronic version arrived at the embassy (2 days)

5/20/15 - Paper copy arrived at the embassy (7 days)

6/4/15 - Status changed to AP (which meant that we could schedule the interview)

6/16/15 - Medical

6/17/15 - K1 APPROVED!!!!

6/30/15 - Passport and sealed envelope delivered via courier

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msbau764   245

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Some guy that filed in October (CSC) had his interview in December! This is such BS. I am so sick of being in the TSC.

K1 Visa Event Date Service Center : Texas Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : Juarez, Mexico

I-129F: Sent 9/5/2014

I-129F: Arrived at Lewisville 9/8/2014

I-129F: NOA1 Text message/mail 9/11/2014

I-129F: Alien Registration Number Changed 9/16/2014

I-129F: Request to correct on document or notice assigned to an officer for response 10/25/2014

I-129F: Name Change request made 10/31/2014

I-129F: Crickets as of today

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Ethline   17

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Some guy that filed in October (CSC) had his interview in December! This is such BS. I am so sick of being in the TSC.

Wow I didn't see that but I did see someone file in December at CSC and got an approval for NOA2 4 days later and have an interview schedule for this month.

09-24-2014: I-129F sent

09-25-2014: NOA1 email text

09-29-2014: NOA1 hard copy

04-02-2015: NOA2 email/Txt

04-03-2015: Sent to NVC

04-07-2015: NOA hardcopy received

04-10-2015: NVC received

04-13-2015: Case # assigned

04-15-2015: In Transit

04-21-2015: Ready Embassy

04-27-2015: Packet 3 RCV

04-28-2015: Medical

05-11-2015: Interview

05-16-2015 Visa in hand

05-17-2015 POE FLL

07-18-2015 Married Courts

10-10-2015 Big Wedding

11-07-2015 AOS Mailed

11-09-2015 Package Delivered

11-12-2015 Received Email and text

11-13-2015 Two more Conf# email and text

11-19-2015 Received NOA1 in the mail

12-04-2015 Received Biometric Letter

12-04-2015 RFE

12-11-2015 Biometric walk-in completed

12-21-2015 RFE Mailed overnight

msbau764 Community Regular

msbau764   245

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Wow I didn't see that but I did see someone file in December at CSC and got an approval for NOA2 4 days later and have an interview schedule for this month.

This process is beyond unfair. TSC victims have to wait 8-10 months for a visa and the CSC knocks it out in 3 months!!!

K1 Visa Event Date Service Center : Texas Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : Juarez, Mexico

I-129F: Sent 9/5/2014

I-129F: Arrived at Lewisville 9/8/2014

I-129F: NOA1 Text message/mail 9/11/2014

I-129F: Alien Registration Number Changed 9/16/2014

I-129F: Request to correct on document or notice assigned to an officer for response 10/25/2014

I-129F: Name Change request made 10/31/2014

I-129F: Crickets as of today

sandra3711 Collaborator

sandra3711   52

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A couple with a NOA1 date of September 30th just got approved! What is happening? They were filing from NYC and were processed at TSC.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/534692-i-129f-approved-next-step-help/

Edited by sandra3711

K-1 Journey: 309 days from received to POE (TSC)

 

 

[september 11, 2014] - I-129F received by USCIS

[september 15, 2014] - NOA1
[May 27, 2015] - NOA2
[July 9, 2015] - I N T E R V I E W! (APPROVED!)
[July 13, 2015] - Issued
[July 14, 2015] - Visa in hand
[July 16, 2015] - POE JFK

AOS Journey: 169 days from received to GC in hand (NSC)

Spoiler

[July 17, 2015] - Successfully applied for SSN

[July 18, 2015] - Sent out AOS package

[July 21, 2015] - Received

[July 24, 2015] - NOA1 (3x)

[August 18, 2015] - Biometrics

[september 19, 2015] - EAD/AP approval (63 days)

[september 24, 2015] - EAD/AP Received

[January 6, 2016] - Green Card approved without interview(166 days)

[January 12, 2016] - Received Green Card

ROC journey starts: October 2017

 

 

 

ROC Journey: 419 days (VSC)

[October 30, 2017] - Sent package

[November 3, 2017] - NOA1

[November 18, 2017] - Biometrics letter received

[December 5, 2017] - Biometrics

[December 18, 2018] - Card is being produced (no interview)

[December 22, 2018] - Received Green Card

 
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