Why would anyone move a post ..

[CountryBoy 0]

I just wonder why a post that is made by someone sharing the joy of a successful interview would be moved from this subforum.

People here are sharing their joys and pains, their lives basically as what we share here is the most important thing in the world to us .. and then for someone to move a post that the OP wants to share with their "online family" from this subforum to the Foreign Embassy and Consulate General Discussion (like anyone here goes to that forum this early in the stage) just to get lost on page whatever as it can never be bumped back to the top is very frustrating to say the least. I cannot see where it would hurt anything to leave it here and maybe copy it to the second forum if it applies there as well.

Just a thought,

CB

[Dan&Tiffany 0]

Was wondering about that one myself, CB.

[wissooner 0]

I just wonder why a post that is made by someone sharing the joy of a successful interview would be moved from this subforum.

I dunno, maybe because the OP mentioned a specific consulate in the thread title or maybe moved to bring a little less 'chaos' and more organization to the forum. I admit, not sure it was a big deal to just let the thread stay where it was...

[Minya's wife 25]

I've also seen some of the Visa Approved posts moved to the Foreign Embassy/Consulate thread, and wondered why move the post? Especially since I thought this sub-forum was created just for this, updates on each person's case status. I guess this sub-forum is just for case status updates at the service centers....once the petition gets approved, the visa approval notice is more appropriately displayed in the Foreign Embassy/Consulate thread.

You're right, people that are still waiting for approvals may rarely go to the consulate thread, since it is not applicable to their particular situation...yet. Unless you are doing research ahead to know sort of "what to expect next," then you may visit that thread. Perhaps this allows for more organization....so that posts are better categorized in the various threads available on VJ.

[rebeccajo 14]

It's helpful to others coming down the pike to read recent accounts of consulate interviews.

If the joy can be shared while others learn, is that ok?

[~Jackie~ 30]

Overzealous Organizer? Celebration Police? It's a shame to see things moved. I know over in the MENA forum, we put in the title "Please don't move" You might want to try that.

Jackie

[Otto 83]

I just wonder why a post that is made by someone sharing the joy of a successful interview would be moved from this subforum.

People here are sharing their joys and pains, their lives basically as what we share here is the most important thing in the world to us .. and then for someone to move a post that the OP wants to share with their "online family" from this subforum to the Foreign Embassy and Consulate General Discussion (like anyone here goes to that forum this early in the stage) just to get lost on page whatever as it can never be bumped back to the top is very frustrating to say the least. I cannot see where it would hurt anything to leave it here and maybe copy it to the second forum if it applies there as well.

Just a thought,

CB

*cough** Discrimination

[rebeccajo 14]

I just wonder why a post that is made by someone sharing the joy of a successful interview would be moved from this subforum.

People here are sharing their joys and pains, their lives basically as what we share here is the most important thing in the world to us .. and then for someone to move a post that the OP wants to share with their "online family" from this subforum to the Foreign Embassy and Consulate General Discussion (like anyone here goes to that forum this early in the stage) just to get lost on page whatever as it can never be bumped back to the top is very frustrating to say the least. I cannot see where it would hurt anything to leave it here and maybe copy it to the second forum if it applies there as well.

Just a thought,

CB

*cough** Discrimination

Against what or whom?

[Dan&Tiffany 0]

I see the logic behind the organization (be a bit of an organization freak myself) but I also can see the benefits of being able to follow the ENTIRE process of our specific kind of visa in one place. BAH BAH - yeah all been rehashed over and over. Gonna just shut up and go to work now. No sleep and no coffee yet. Just ignore me.

*EDIT: typo

Edited April 17, 2007 by Dan&Tiffany

[rebeccajo 14]

I see the logic behind the organization (be a bit of an organization freak myself) but I also can see the benefits of being able to follow the ENTIRE process of our specific kind of visa in one place. BAH BAH - yeah all been rehashed over and over. Gonna just shut up and go to work now. No sleep and no coffee yet. Just ignore me.

*EDIT: typo

Dan, as you get further along in the process, your 'visa type' becomes less of an issue.

For instance, at the consulate - aside from collecting some different types of forms for a specific visa - well the interview itself for a family based visa is somewhat vanilla. Someone processing through the UK for a K1 visa will benefit from reading consular accounts for CR1, K3 and all sorts of family based visa interviews. All of these 'stories' aid those processing in the near future to 'take the temperature' of the consulate and prepare themselves emotionally for the 'big day'.

Stateside - well - adjusting status is fairly vanilla. There are some differences from visa type to visa type, but they are slight compared to the entrie AOS experience.

You see what I mean? As one moves through the immigration experience, the information needed changes. Support of friends is helpful - but everyone's journey will take a different pace, and you will find your 'filer buddies' spread about this community at various different phases.

The longer you've been here, you will find you can still keep track of your friends. And you'll make new ones as you take each step in the journey.

Edited April 17, 2007 by rebeccajo

[tmma 467]

I see the logic behind the organization (be a bit of an organization freak myself) but I also can see the benefits of being able to follow the ENTIRE process of our specific kind of visa in one place. BAH BAH - yeah all been rehashed over and over. Gonna just shut up and go to work now. No sleep and no coffee yet. Just ignore me.

*EDIT: typo

Dan, as you get further along in the process, your 'visa type' becomes less of an issue.

For instance, at the consulate - aside from collecting some different types of forms for a specific visa - well the interview itself for a family based visa is somewhat vanilla. Someone processing through the UK for a K1 visa will benefit from reading consular accounts for CR1, K3 and all sorts of family based visa interviews. All of these 'stories' aid those processing in the near future to 'take the temperature' of the consulate and prepare themselves emotionally for the 'big day'.

Stateside - well - adjusting status is fairly vanilla. There are some differences from visa type to visa type, but they are slight compared to the entrie AOS experience.

You see what I mean? As one moves through the immigration experience, the information needed changes. Support of friends is helpful - but everyone's journey will take a different pace, and you will find your 'filer buddies' spread about this community at various different phases.

The longer you've been here, you will find you can still keep track of your friends. And you'll make new ones as you take each step in the journey.

Becca, I understand your point-I really do.

However; what about all the "packet 3 and 4, interview, POE and AOS" experiences etc etc etc stories and questions that are in the regional forums? I do not see nearly as much thread movement from there to the main Immigration forums as there is from the K-1 forum.

To me-following your valid reasoning for moving threads-shouldn't all threads pertinent to a specific stage of the process be moved INCLUDING those posted in Regional Forums? {I am NOT taking about special case questions [like MENA A/R for example],} I am talking about experiences/questions that could actually apply to any Embassy or situation no matter where or what type of visa.

I really think that if threads are going to be moved because they apply to "something that might benefit everybody", then why not from the Regional Forums too?

Edited April 17, 2007 by tmma

[rebeccajo 14]

I see the logic behind the organization (be a bit of an organization freak myself) but I also can see the benefits of being able to follow the ENTIRE process of our specific kind of visa in one place. BAH BAH - yeah all been rehashed over and over. Gonna just shut up and go to work now. No sleep and no coffee yet. Just ignore me.

*EDIT: typo

Dan, as you get further along in the process, your 'visa type' becomes less of an issue.

For instance, at the consulate - aside from collecting some different types of forms for a specific visa - well the interview itself for a family based visa is somewhat vanilla. Someone processing through the UK for a K1 visa will benefit from reading consular accounts for CR1, K3 and all sorts of family based visa interviews. All of these 'stories' aid those processing in the near future to 'take the temperature' of the consulate and prepare themselves emotionally for the 'big day'.

Stateside - well - adjusting status is fairly vanilla. There are some differences from visa type to visa type, but they are slight compared to the entrie AOS experience.

You see what I mean? As one moves through the immigration experience, the information needed changes. Support of friends is helpful - but everyone's journey will take a different pace, and you will find your 'filer buddies' spread about this community at various different phases.

The longer you've been here, you will find you can still keep track of your friends. And you'll make new ones as you take each step in the journey.

Becca, I understand your point-I really do.

However; what about all the "packet 3 and 4, interview, POE and AOS" experiences etc etc etc stories and questions that are in the regional forums? I do not see nearly as much thread movement from there to the main Immigration forums as there is from the K-1 forum.

To me-following your valid reasoning for moving threads-shouldn't all threads pertinent to a specific stage of the process be moved INCLUDING those posted in Regional Forums? {I am NOT taking about special case questions [like MENA A/R for example],} I am talking about experiences/questions that could actually apply to any Embassy or situation no matter where or what type of visa.

I really think that if threads are going to be moved because they apply to "something that might benefit everybody", then why not from the Regional Forums too?

I agree with you.

We are waiting on some clarification from Ewok on this. I personally moved some threads from the UK forum that were consular specific and there was some concern about this. Captain indicated that 'some' discussion about consulates perhaps belong in the Regional forums. He's working on some 'guidelines' for that.

I would love to see Regional sections within the consular forum. It's my opinion (but I am just one person and that's my opinion only) that this would resolve the issue.

And I would personally like to see the Regional forums dissolved. I'd rather see one forum where we could all talk about the different countries - I think it would be a great learning experience.

Edited April 17, 2007 by rebeccajo

[LaL 418]

I see the logic behind the organization (be a bit of an organization freak myself) but I also can see the benefits of being able to follow the ENTIRE process of our specific kind of visa in one place. BAH BAH - yeah all been rehashed over and over. Gonna just shut up and go to work now. No sleep and no coffee yet. Just ignore me.

*EDIT: typo

can I just interject here? I understand what you are saying here bolded. You would get to see glimpses of the process in the future, and may very well be able to absorb more information as it comes along in this fashion. I see how that can be helpful. Can I just say we have a great graphic the gives a whole outline of the K1 process, and everyone knows when dealing beyond the USCIS service centers it goes on to NVC--> consulate. These forums were split due to the difference in workflow, and now due to the sheer size of VJ, makes sense!

Is it that people are tired of seeing the little moved flags, and are just generally annoyed? Is it the opinion that people are moving things erroneously (these things can be subjective!)? I guess I dont see the big deal about moving a YIPPEEE i got my visa from this forum into the forum that houses all this consulate-related information.

[rebeccajo 14]

When we were approved at the consulate level, many of our 'VJ friends' had already moved from posting in the K1 forum to the Consulate forum. So I posted Wes' visa approval story there.

But I did post it also in K1 with a little note saying the whole story could be read in Consulates, and I did that so our other friends could find it.

I understand what is being said here. Everybody just wants their friends to know the good news.

The 'problem' - for lack of a better word - is that anecdotal posts of consulate experience are (IMO) valuable to the community as a whole. Kind of like information for the greater good.

Edited April 17, 2007 by rebeccajo

[payxibka 10,045]

I thought one of the purposes of the sub-forum was for exactly this... to post progress reports and congratulatory posts... A "YIPPEE VISA APPROVED" in my eyes fits that definition.... To me it was more a YIPPEE post than anything to do with a particular consulate