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

[thejoz 0]

I have a friend who has family up there...

Hmm....

[MKCT 0]

The way i feel....forget the ninja smiley...I would wear a big sign on my chest saying " NOA1 ON MAY 21ST!!!!!!!!!"

hahahahaha!

[Bill B 0]

Just some quick number crunching, out of 440 K1's...

64 at VSC with 8 approved = 12.5% have been approved.

The remaining 376 at CSC with 35 approved? Only 9.3% approved.

So, pound-for-pound, VSC is still doing better.

And for those who asked, my letter was mostly my own writing, with a few paragraphs of the letter written on here by US Wendy (?)

But there should still be a consistent flow of approvals, but it has gotten slower and slower. It was two weeks for VSCers in march now it's 4 months and counting ... Sorry to be Debbie Downer, but they are doing H1Bs or greencards for H1B holders or consolidating centers and training, etc.

I'll deal with it as it's not that long compared to the rest of my life but that doesn't make it fair or reasonable

You aren’t kidding and it is a bunch of BS. Processing Time

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Visa to be issued abroad 2 Months

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Change of status in the U.S. 2 Months

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Extension of stay in the U.S. April 23, 2007

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-2A - Temporary workers 15 Days

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-2B - Other temporary workers 30 Days

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-3 - Temporary trainees 2 Months

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker L - Intracompany transfers 30 Days

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker Blanket L 2 Months

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker O - Extraordinary ability July 05, 2007

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker P - Athletes, artists, and entertainers July 05, 2007

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker Q - Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process 2 Months

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker R - Religious occupation 2 Months

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker TN - North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional June 11, 2007

[Bill B 0]

Just some quick number crunching, out of 440 K1's...

64 at VSC with 8 approved = 12.5% have been approved.

The remaining 376 at CSC with 35 approved? Only 9.3% approved.

So, pound-for-pound, VSC is still doing better.

And for those who asked, my letter was mostly my own writing, with a few paragraphs of the letter written on here by US Wendy (?)

I am happy that CSC is making progress recently, but I disagree that VSC is doing better overall. They haven't processed a NOA 2 for any of our members since Sep 18. Not one NOA 2 in nearly an entire week. As a matter of fact, the last 20 approved NOA 2s have been from the CSC. Don't get me wrong, I sure don't want the CSC to slow down. I wish everyone the best in getting with their loved ones ASAP. For those of you who may not have checked lately, here are the last 30 for NOA 2's with listed NOA1 and NOA 2 dates...

Texas Service Center 2007-06-11 2007-09-24

California Service Center 2007-05-07 2007-09-21

California Service Center 2007-05-03 2007-09-21

California Service Center 2007-05-08 2007-09-21

Texas Service Center 2007-05-11 2007-09-20

California Service Center 2007-05-11 2007-09-20

California Service Center 2007-05-24 2007-09-20

California Service Center 2007-05-30 2007-09-19

California Service Center 2007-05-10 2007-09-19

California Service Center 2007-05-08 2007-09-19

California Service Center 2007-05-29 2007-09-19

California Service Center 2007-05-29 2007-09-19

Nebraska Service Center 2007-05-31 2007-09-19

California Service Center 2007-05-30 2007-09-19

California Service Center 2007-05-04 2007-09-19

California Service Center 2007-05-10 2007-09-19

Nebraska Service Center 2007-09-19

California Service Center 2007-05-07 2007-09-19

California Service Center 2007-05-07 2007-09-19

California Service Center 2007-05-07 2007-09-18

Vermont Service Center 2007-05-10 2007-09-18

Vermont Service Center 2007-07-23 2007-09-18

Vermont Service Center 2007-05-25 2007-09-17

California Service Center 2007-05-15 2007-09-14

California Service Center 2007-05-23 2007-09-14

Vermont Service Center 2007-04-17 2007-09-14

Vermont Service Center 2007-04-24 2007-09-14

California Service Center 2007-05-08 2007-09-13

Vermont Service Center 2007-05-16 2007-09-13

Texas Service Center 2007-05-11 2007-09-10

[janaus 0]

Maybe the VSC ppl are out enjoying what's left of the summer b4 it gets cold! Should give time for a covert op!

[Bill y Bella 0]

Most of you have heard my theory before. My guess is that they pulled the adjudicators off the K-1´s and they are not going to put them back until either:

A ) They get caught up on what they consider to be higher priority applications or.....

B ) Open K-1 petitions get close to violating the 6 month service level commitment.

I really hope it is not B, because May petitions won´t be 6 months old for another 1 to 2 months.

I am still hopeful they will be caught up on the other applications soon and they will be able to switch some adjudicators back to us. My original theory said that would take place between the middle and end of September. We´ve got the rest of this week to see if my theory holds water.

[BYRON-LEIDY 0]

Isnt horrible how we have to live with theories that we guess on instead of being kept informed with facts and reasons for everything...maybe like this there wouldnt be much complaining because at least we wouldnt be in the dark about whats going on!

[Jason-Sasha 1]

This is just pathetic.

[Toshtishtash 1]

*Moan alert*

Is anyone else feeling like absolute sh*t at the moment?

Ever since I came back from my visit, I just can't seem to raise I smile. It's ridiculous. I get my hopes up about hearing something and then nothing, and all my hopes come crashing down again.

I can't believe how slow this process has become. I know that everyone else is in the same situation and probably feels exactly the same as I do... But I can't even get excited about other peoples good fortune anymore.. And that is something that I really don't want to be doing

It really piss*s me off that there is ABSOLUETLY nothing we can do about it either. It piss*s me off that that my WHOLE f'ing future is in the hands of the USCIS and that they just don't seem to give a sh*t about anyone. Wonder how they would like it?

Ok, i'm going now... Sorry for the mini rant! Just needed to let off a bit of steam.

*Takes deep breath*

[nora &ryan 0]

*Moan alert*

Is anyone else feeling like absolute sh*t at the moment?

Ever since I came back from my visit, I just can't seem to raise I smile. It's ridiculous. I get my hopes up about hearing something and then nothing, and all my hopes come crashing down again.

I can't believe how slow this process has become. I know that everyone else is in the same situation and probably feels exactly the same as I do... But I can't even get excited about other peoples good fortune anymore.. And that is something that I really don't want to be doing

It really piss*s me off that there is ABSOLUETLY nothing we can do about it either. It piss*s me off that that my WHOLE f'ing future is in the hands of the USCIS and that they just don't seem to give a sh*t about anyone. Wonder how they would like it?

Ok, i'm going now... Sorry for the mini rant! Just needed to let off a bit of steam.

*Takes deep breath*

I absolutely agree with you .. they don’t really give dran ###### about our life …. Or how much we suffering right now … there is nothing we can do about really … all we have to do is be patient and optimistic …

Btw I traveled the same day as you to US to visit my fiancé and am still with him … am not leaving until this NOA2 get to our house in Birmingham ….. well still have another 80 days on my visa hopefully it will be there by then

[amrssnowangel 0]

Well we KNOW its slowed down...we KNOW we can't DO anything really but wait.... guess we have a few options, VERY FEW:

1. Be miserable and complain

2. Make the best of it...try to stay positive and look forward to the future

3. Be miserable and DO STH about it

4. Be positive and DO STH about it

I've done all i CAN DO...so..option 2 is mine for today. I had a few bad days...but am back on track..come on guys...we can't stay miserable...thats not so supportive of our far away loves....and it puts unneeded pressures on them and our relationships. The wait is pressure enough. So....what can we do to make this time pass faster?? Prepare, plan, and dream. I miss my guy..soooooooo much..and can't wait til he's here..but some of the numbers make sense..and in the end we WILL be together...isn't THAT what counts? Sure we want it FAST....but what counts is them here.... better than not having the option to bring them at all. God has a reason for each of us to wait...for me...i think its finances..He KNOWS i want/need to be there for our interview..and ca't afford it till January....I think I'll go bake cookies...anyone want some??? Coffee? Tea??

[Toshtishtash 1]

Yes and option 2 is what I do most of the time too... Just every now and again it really gets me down.. Grrrrr. I will get through it, i'm sure.

Thank you for your advice though

Some cookies would be fabulous... Got anything stronger than coffee or tea?

Nora, I hope you are having a FANTASTIC time in America x

[Bill B 0]

Don't forget the other option of joining many of us and spending just a few minutes and stamps to write your senators, congressmen, USCIS officials, media outlets, etc. Their lack of (and at times inaccurate) communication, unnacceptable 6 month goal, lack of compassion when customers call, providing employment VISAs a higher priority than K1/K3 VISAs, and allowing premium processing for many other types of VISA expect K1/K3 VISAs are the topics to voice your displeasure about. Unlike some of the other VISA category people, you may not be sending flowers to USCIS, and you may not be marching in Washington DC, but at least you will have attempted to do something to help yourself, the rest of us here in this forum, and the ones that go behind you missing their loved ones.

[Bill y Bella 0]

Isnt horrible how we have to live with theories that we guess on instead of being kept informed with facts and reasons for everything...maybe like this there wouldnt be much complaining because at least we wouldnt be in the dark about whats going on!

Yes, I agree with you 100%. It is horrible. How difficult would it be for them to post a real status report?

[empr 0]

yeah... my baby was here for a month and a half and he just left. We really expected an NOA2 by now!

Now without him, these upcoming who-knows-how-long is going to be the longest time ever in my life. I should concentrate on work, but how can I without knowing when he'll get his visa to finally come back to marry.

*Moan alert*

Is anyone else feeling like absolute sh*t at the moment?

Ever since I came back from my visit, I just can't seem to raise I smile. It's ridiculous. I get my hopes up about hearing something and then nothing, and all my hopes come crashing down again.

I can't believe how slow this process has become. I know that everyone else is in the same situation and probably feels exactly the same as I do... But I can't even get excited about other peoples good fortune anymore.. And that is something that I really don't want to be doing

It really piss*s me off that there is ABSOLUETLY nothing we can do about it either. It piss*s me off that that my WHOLE f'ing future is in the hands of the USCIS and that they just don't seem to give a sh*t about anyone. Wonder how they would like it?

Ok, i'm going now... Sorry for the mini rant! Just needed to let off a bit of steam.

*Takes deep breath*

Edited September 25, 2007 by empr