Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?

[lisalu100 0]

Ok guys, some advice needed now please. We booked our wedding for May 31st, 2008, about four/five months ago, when USCIS was doing a good job, and we thought the process would take 3-6 months. It took a while to get a divorce certificate we needed, and we eventually filed for I129F in July, our NOA1 is August 1st. We have paid $1600 for the venue, and planned the date so that the 50 people from the UK can plan their vacation to the USA with plenty of time. I actually planned to have two weddings - one as soon as we had the visa so that I could work in the USA with my green card, and so we could be together as soon as possible, and then the one in May with all my friends and family, and the big cake and dress!!!! Well, a few weeks ago I figured I would just have one - the visa wouldn't come till around february, might as well wait. NOW, I'm worried I won't even have the visa for my May wedding. Gut feelings guys... do you think I'll have it by May 31st? Or will I end up having a big party in May, and then have to return to England for the interview...

[Zee Bee 61]

Ok guys, some advice needed now please. We booked our wedding for May 31st, 2008, about four/five months ago, when USCIS was doing a good job, and we thought the process would take 3-6 months. It took a while to get a divorce certificate we needed, and we eventually filed for I129F in July, our NOA1 is August 1st. We have paid $1600 for the venue, and planned the date so that the 50 people from the UK can plan their vacation to the USA with plenty of time. I actually planned to have two weddings - one as soon as we had the visa so that I could work in the USA with my green card, and so we could be together as soon as possible, and then the one in May with all my friends and family, and the big cake and dress!!!! Well, a few weeks ago I figured I would just have one - the visa wouldn't come till around february, might as well wait. NOW, I'm worried I won't even have the visa for my May wedding. Gut feelings guys... do you think I'll have it by May 31st? Or will I end up having a big party in May, and then have to return to England for the interview...

With the way USCIS is operating right now I'm not sure about anything. You coud have the visa in time for your wedding or you may not....who knows? Unfortunately with USCIS you can't make any predictions.

[afterforever 0]

The only thing anyone can predict about this process right now is how unpredictable USCIS seems to be!!

[StillThePrettiest 3]

if things continue at their current rates (or improve, obviously) I think you'll be fine, but I think it would be VERY wise to have a back-up plan, even if just for your own peace of mind

[English Muffin 59]

if things continue at their current rates (or improve, obviously) I think you'll be fine, but I think it would be VERY wise to have a back-up plan, even if just for your own peace of mind

Yep, I agree with StillThePrettiest. My gut feeling is that you'll be fine but because this is USCIS we're talking about it's always better to have a back up.

Gillian

[cuteprince 0]

God! it's been so quite here. Hope monday is going to bring us some hope.

[StillThePrettiest 3]

why wait? I've got hope now

hell; I've got certainty

(just not a solid timeframe )

[MKCT 0]

why wait? I've got hope now

hell; I've got certainty

(just not a solid timeframe )

So do I

Edited September 23, 2007 by Mirla

[MIDUVIL 34]

I'm the only one who think that she will be in US for december

[Bill B 0]

Have you read this post?

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=88967

[rouguewave 7]

I'm the only one who think that she will be in US for december

Absolutely for real? If you've got that confidence, I'd love it if you'd pass some insight along. Heck, I'd be happy to buy you and your SO dinner on that bet and enjoy it most if I lose.

I was hoping that honey ko and family would be able to join me in US for Christmas. I'm only 2 weeks behind you, but with the level of activity at VSC I'm riding on the "waiting for a miracle" train now. Even if they got here mid-january (off by 3 weeks) it's probably be ok, since my fall back plan is for me to travel there for a Philippine holiday. And it might give me the chance to attend the interview with her.

Either way, I promised her we'd spend the holidays (her b'day is 22nd) together.

Edited September 24, 2007 by rouguewave

[thejoz 0]

Although we filed in July, I mean, we have pretty much always expected her not to be back here till next Spring at the earliest.

Which would be about 9 months since I last saw her or something, since she was here till July 2nd and then left. But whatever.

I obviously want her to be here sooner, but you know, I don't see it happening, so.

[StillThePrettiest 3]

I remember when my SO and I started talking about all of this in earnest - around April - and he was all 'so you'll be here by October or November, yeah?'

I hadn't done ANY research on the visa situation at that point, but even then I knew that was unrealistic

he was laughing over that naivete again yesterday

[U.S. Wendy 0]

Yes, Bill. This is what I'm talking about; it's shocking, really.

That's why I keep pushing so hard for some action because there are NO guarantees for anyone here.

I mean, I understand that you can't plan a wedding AND you might even end up having your first child, BEFORE USCIS and DOS decide to make it possible for you to be reunited with your SO.....but what really burns me is when they play these little games-->political muscle flexing with little or no regard to the effect that this has on the lives of their customers. Now, they got what they wanted-->GET OUR DAM* PETITIONS PROCESSED!!!!!

The H-1B Visa people were marching in Washington last week. You know where I'm going with this........................

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QUOTE(Bill B @ Sep 23 2007, 08:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Have you read this post?

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=88967

[Toshtishtash 1]

We are hoping for Christmas too... When we first filed that wasn't such a laughable thing

I CANNOT be in England for Christmas.