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

[amrssnowangel 0]

Since Sept 18th, CSC has had 30 approvals....VSC..............ONE....

Something is seriously wrong with that.

I didn't think I was crazy...I think so to...even IF CSC gets more petitions...this isn't right...I know they have loads of petitions..I know they are undergoing changes...but 1 approval in 8 days???? I don't get it...

I mean, I can understand that the number of approvals from VSC is going to be lower than CSC given that CSC has a bulk of the petitions (prior to the July changes) but 1 vs 30 from CSC is just not right.

I am really itching to know what they are doing at VSC. The fact that there is nothing coming out of there is strange. Even when CSC had 3/4 of the petitions you knew that come the 3-4 month mark YOU WERE GETTING AN APPROVAL. I find it hard to believe that it is solely the redistribution of petitions that has caused this massive unacceptable delay.

I really wonder what is going on there.

THAT was the original idea of writing to our politicians and anyone that would listen...I wasn't so concerned about STATUS of ONE petition but JUST some information pleassssssssssssse on what the hold up is...WHY did it change SOOOOOOOOOOOO suddenly and drastically for VCS...WHEN will it be fixed?? I was hoping with a letter asking for information WITH these statistics SOMEONE in America would say..hey..they are right...they deserve an answer...

I do believe they are TRYING to fix their issues..and there is ALOT to fix..and thats fine..but just not at MY expense..and not without INFORMATION.

[Zee Bee 61]

Let's hope that the letters we sent out are going to get us some answers.

[Bassi and Zainab 1]

it's been said before, but one of the main explanations I would suspect is that since VSC has been running way ahead of their 'six month' deadline on these particular visas, now when staff are needed for other things, they're pulled off K1 and K3 to get those done, as there's still loads of leeway... they may well be keeping one jump ahead of the wolf on all of them, so as various deadlines approach, that visa or other documentation gets prioritised

and of course there is the distinct possibility that approvals are still dribbling out, but that for the last couple of days they haven't included anyone on VJ... or anyone on VJ who's come in to update their timeline...

You may be right....but boy does that sound like poor management. I wonder if I could get a job there?....maybe it would be a conflict of interest.

[StillThePrettiest 3]

it would be poor management if it continued long-term, but many companies and organisations do things like this for a short time, if there's some sort of crisis or rapidly approaching deadline... and until VERY recently, Vermont was seen as the paragon of service centres; that they've fallen off the wagon so spectacularly and in such a short time indicates to me that they're in crisis management, as they sort themselves out, and put new systems in place

all complete speculation, of course, but it fits the facts, at least as I know them

[MKCT 0]

Good morning!!!!!!!!!! Let´s all start a good wednesday and good luck to all of us today!!!!!

I wish I could work at VSC.....I would get everybody approved in a month! hahahaha!

I think we are the right people to work there since we know the feeling of waitng Right!????

My adjudication date dropped also one day! Sept. 16!!!! But today is Sept 26th....

I just closed my gmail and USCIS website......!!!

Edited September 26, 2007 by Mirla

[StillThePrettiest 3]

I'd love to work there for a while; it would drive me nuts after a bit, but for a couple of months I'd love it... I'm a real systems and processes person, so that would work, and the added spur of reuniting people with their loved ones would be great

of course, the reality is that it's probably a very dispiriting job... high workloads aside, they probably see a lot of visa fraud - which sort of goes over our heads in here because most people wouldn't bother joining a website for support on something that's a lie anyway - and get very jaded... you'd probably end up suspecting everyone

[U.S. Wendy 0]

I'd love to work there for a while; it would drive me nuts after a bit, but for a couple of months I'd love it... I'm a real systems and processes person, so that would work, and the added spur of reuniting people with their loved ones would be great

of course, the reality is that it's probably a very dispiriting job... high workloads aside, they probably see a lot of visa fraud - which sort of goes over our heads in here because most people wouldn't bother joining a website for support on something that's a lie anyway - and get very jaded... you'd probably end up suspecting everyone

Please go and apply, you can't do any worse than they are right now.

This is just page one of the current job openings there.

Closing Job Title Agency Location Salary

9/26/2007 CIS CLERK (OA)

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-CO-DENVER, CO 27,487.00+

9/26/2007 MISSION SUPPORT ASSISTANT (OA)

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-CO-DENVER, CO 30,753.00+

9/27/2007 CIS CLERK

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-MN-BLOOMINGTON, MN 27,063.00+

9/27/2007 CIS CLERK (OA)

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-MN-DULUTH, MN 25,797.00+

9/27/2007 IMMIGRATION INFORMATION OFFICER

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-MD-BALTIMORE, MD 28,862.00+

9/27/2007 MAIL & FILE CLERK (OA)

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-CO-DENVER, CO 27,487.00+

9/28/2007 ADJUDICATION OFFICER (ASCM)

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-TX-LAREDO, TX 52,912.00+

9/28/2007 ADJUDICATIONS OFFICER (APPLICATIONS SUPPORT CENTER MANAGER)

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-MD-BALTIMORE, MD 66,767.00+

9/28/2007 SUPERVISORY ADJUDICATIONS OFFICER

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-NE-LINCOLN, NE 75,414.00+

9/28/2007 SUPERVISORY CIS CLERK (OA)

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-CA-SAN FRANCISCO, CA 41,367.00+

9/28/2007 SUPERVISORY IMMIGRATION INFORMATION OFFICER

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-NY-BUFFALO, NY 44,318.00+

10/1/2007 SENIOR ADJUDICATIONS OFFICER (TEMPORARY)

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-MD-BALTIMORE, MD 79,397.00+

10/1/2007 SUPERVISORY ADJUDICATIONS OFFICER

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-CO-DENVER, CO 80,355.00+

10/1/2007 SUPERVISORY CIS CLERK (TEMPORARY)

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-VT-ST. ALBANS and ESSEX, VT 32,172.00+

10/1/2007 SUPERVISORY IMMIGRATION INFORMATION OFFICER

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-TN-MEMPHIS, TN 48,159.00+

10/1/2007 SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT & PROGRAM ANALYST

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-MO-LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 63,417.00+

10/2/2007 IMMIGRATION INFORMATION OFFICER

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-VA-FAIRFAX, VA 33,872.00+

10/2/2007 IMMIGRATION INFORMATION OFFICER

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-MO-LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 28,862.00+

10/2/2007 IMMIGRATION INFORMATION OFFICER

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-DC-WASHINGTON, DC 110,363.00+

10/3/2007 ADJUDICATION OFFICER

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-DC-WASHINGTON, DC 66,767.00+

10/3/2007 ADJUDICATION OFFICER

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-DC-WASHINGTON, DC 66,767.00+

10/3/2007 District Director, Field Services

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-IL-Chicago Metro area 111,676.00+

10/3/2007 IMMIGRATION INFORMATION OFFICER

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-AZ-PHOENIX, AZ 29,010.00+

[amrssnowangel 0]

it would be poor management if it continued long-term, but many companies and organisations do things like this for a short time, if there's some sort of crisis or rapidly approaching deadline... and until VERY recently, Vermont was seen as the paragon of service centres; that they've fallen off the wagon so spectacularly and in such a short time indicates to me that they're in crisis management, as they sort themselves out, and put new systems in place

all complete speculation, of course, but it fits the facts, at least as I know them

You may very well be right BUT....my problem isnt that they slowed down...or had to revamp...or had poor management or are dealing with a crisis...my ISSUE IS:

That they haven't EXPLAINED this....told us..released info to keep us informed...IF I work in a credit card processing company...and our credit card making machine broke and people had to wait 4 months for us to buy new machine...I certainly own my CUSTOMERS WHO PAY an explaination..as to WHY it will take soo long to get the cards out to them. (just a stupid example..but you get my point). Its not that they slowed down or that I want them to RUSH my petition....I want INFORMATION as to why and what is being done to fix it and WHEN we can expect it more normal again...not to much to ask...a simple statement from them posted on USCIS website would work...ANYTHING...but we PAID for a service and NO one can give us information about a "product/service" we have paid for. THATS MY ISSUE!! Lack of communication. Takes ONE director 15 minutes to dictate a memo to post on their website. NOt much to ask..or a memo gone out to service center reps so they don't have to KEEP taking the heat from peoples calls.

[amrssnowangel 0]

it would be poor management if it continued long-term, but many companies and organisations do things like this for a short time, if there's some sort of crisis or rapidly approaching deadline... and until VERY recently, Vermont was seen as the paragon of service centres; that they've fallen off the wagon so spectacularly and in such a short time indicates to me that they're in crisis management, as they sort themselves out, and put new systems in place

all complete speculation, of course, but it fits the facts, at least as I know them

You may very well be right BUT....my problem isnt that they slowed down...or had to revamp...or had poor management or are dealing with a crisis...my ISSUE IS:

That they haven't EXPLAINED this....told us..released info to keep us informed...IF I work in a credit card processing company...and our credit card making machine broke and people had to wait 4 months for us to buy new machine...I certainly own my CUSTOMERS WHO PAY an explaination..as to WHY it will take soo long to get the cards out to them. (just a stupid example..but you get my point). Its not that they slowed down or that I want them to RUSH my petition....I want INFORMATION as to why and what is being done to fix it and WHEN we can expect it more normal again...not to much to ask...a simple statement from them posted on USCIS website would work...ANYTHING...but we PAID for a service and NO one can give us information about a "product/service" we have paid for. THATS MY ISSUE!! Lack of communication. Takes ONE director 15 minutes to dictate a memo to post on their website. NOt much to ask..or a memo gone out to service center reps so they don't have to KEEP taking the heat from peoples calls.

10/1/2007 SUPERVISORY ADJUDICATIONS OFFICER

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-CO-DENVER, CO 80,355.00+

Im sorry???? HOW MUCH DOES THAT PAY???? And I can't get ONE memo from them?? WE PAY FOR THAT SALARY GUYS!!! Time to flood the senators and representative offices with CALL, FAXES AND EMAILS in addition to the letters ASKING FOR INFORMATION as to WHAT, WHY AND WHEN....

[Bassi and Zainab 1]

10/1/2007 SUPERVISORY ADJUDICATIONS OFFICER

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-CO-DENVER, CO 80,355.00+

Im sorry???? HOW MUCH DOES THAT PAY???? And I can't get ONE memo from them?? WE PAY FOR THAT SALARY GUYS!!! Time to flood the senators and representative offices with CALL, FAXES AND EMAILS in addition to the letters ASKING FOR INFORMATION as to WHAT, WHY AND WHEN....

Wow! Adjudications Officers make over $60k a year. That's a pretty decent salary. What do they do? I mean, it doesn't seem like they would require a PhD, not that their job isn't important. hmmmmm?........

[amrssnowangel 0]

10/1/2007 SUPERVISORY ADJUDICATIONS OFFICER

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-CO-DENVER, CO 80,355.00+

Im sorry???? HOW MUCH DOES THAT PAY???? And I can't get ONE memo from them?? WE PAY FOR THAT SALARY GUYS!!! Time to flood the senators and representative offices with CALL, FAXES AND EMAILS in addition to the letters ASKING FOR INFORMATION as to WHAT, WHY AND WHEN....

Wow! Adjudications Officers make over $60k a year. That's a pretty decent salary. What do they do? I mean, it doesn't seem like they would require a PhD, not that their job isn't important. hmmmmm?........

They do have a tough job..I will admit that...they not only review our paper work but its up to THEM to detect up front fraud. So they are also like an investigator...but still....

I emailed my congressman asking for help...we'll see what happens....its not as professional as US Wendy's was..although I did mail those out to...I wanted a more personal touch as well...asking for INFORMATION:

Dear Senator Webb,

I belong to a group of people who have filed for K1 visas through the Vermont Service Center. We meet for support and help online. Many of us filed for K1 and K3 petitions as early as April and May and are still waiting for our approvals (NOA2). There is a growing concern amongst us about the lack of approvals we see coming out of our service center. We understand USCIS has a handling time of 6 months or less allocated to process these petitions. Our issue is that up until May of this year, Vermont was the fastest processor of visas our country had and it has almost come to a complete stop this month. Its difficult to see the California Center turn out 30 petitions since September 18th, while Vermont has turned out ONE. Yes..ONE. We understand our group is not a complete representation of what VSC processes but we are an ACCURATE representation. We use REAL facts from REAL people to determine about when we can expect our approvals..and its usually accurate. But its so discouraging to see our dates move further and further away. Many of us call the service center, but get RUDE representatives. They can't tell us why the delay or what is being done to fix it..or when we may see a pick up in processing. This is information that would take the director 15 minutes to put into memo form and post on the USCIS website. We pay for this service, making us a CUSTOMER of our own government. We aren't asking for status of our cases. ALL we want, is to know why the petitions are so slow in adjudication (been slowing down more and more since June), what is being done about it, and WHEN can we expect a pick up in results. Therefore I am asking you to make a simple call, or write a simple email to find out this information so we may direct it to those of us who are so discouraged and heavy hearted. We ache to be united with our loved ones, the wait is hard enough, but this lack of information is simply unacceptable. If we were dealing with an American BUSINESS this would be considered unacceptable by anyone of us. We deserve an answer. I respectfully request your intervention in this issue and anxiously await a response.

Thank You,

Faith Keenan

Registered Voter

804-365-0206

Just had to do more...say more....who knows...maybe ONE of us will get an ANSWER that is accurate and straight....

[Bill y Bella 0]

it's been said before, but one of the main explanations I would suspect is that since VSC has been running way ahead of their 'six month' deadline on these particular visas, now when staff are needed for other things, they're pulled off K1 and K3 to get those done, as there's still loads of leeway... they may well be keeping one jump ahead of the wolf on all of them, so as various deadlines approach, that visa or other documentation gets prioritised

and of course there is the distinct possibility that approvals are still dribbling out, but that for the last couple of days they haven't included anyone on VJ... or anyone on VJ who's come in to update their timeline...

By George, I think she´s got it!

[StillThePrettiest 3]

[Bill y Bella 0]

They do have a tough job..I will admit that...they not only review our paper work but its up to THEM to detect up front fraud. So they are also like an investigator...but still....

I emailed my congressman asking for help...we'll see what happens....its not as professional as US Wendy's was..although I did mail those out to...I wanted a more personal touch as well...asking for INFORMATION:

Dear Senator Webb,

I belong to a group of people who have filed for K1 visas through the Vermont Service Center. We meet for support and help online. Many of us filed for K1 and K3 petitions as early as April and May and are still waiting for our approvals (NOA2). There is a growing concern amongst us about the lack of approvals we see coming out of our service center. We understand USCIS has a handling time of 6 months or less allocated to process these petitions. Our issue is that up until May of this year, Vermont was the fastest processor of visas our country had and it has almost come to a complete stop this month. Its difficult to see the California Center turn out 30 petitions since September 18th, while Vermont has turned out ONE. Yes..ONE. We understand our group is not a complete representation of what VSC processes but we are an ACCURATE representation. We use REAL facts from REAL people to determine about when we can expect our approvals..and its usually accurate. But its so discouraging to see our dates move further and further away. Many of us call the service center, but get RUDE representatives. They can't tell us why the delay or what is being done to fix it..or when we may see a pick up in processing. This is information that would take the director 15 minutes to put into memo form and post on the USCIS website. We pay for this service, making us a CUSTOMER of our own government. We aren't asking for status of our cases. ALL we want, is to know why the petitions are so slow in adjudication (been slowing down more and more since June), what is being done about it, and WHEN can we expect a pick up in results. Therefore I am asking you to make a simple call, or write a simple email to find out this information so we may direct it to those of us who are so discouraged and heavy hearted. We ache to be united with our loved ones, the wait is hard enough, but this lack of information is simply unacceptable. If we were dealing with an American BUSINESS this would be considered unacceptable by anyone of us. We deserve an answer. I respectfully request your intervention in this issue and anxiously await a response.

Thank You,

Registered Voter

Just had to do more...say more....who knows...maybe ONE of us will get an ANSWER that is accurate and straight....

Good letter.

[Bobalouie 0]

10/1/2007 SUPERVISORY ADJUDICATIONS OFFICER

Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services US-CO-DENVER, CO 80,355.00+

Im sorry???? HOW MUCH DOES THAT PAY???? And I can't get ONE memo from them?? WE PAY FOR THAT SALARY GUYS!!! Time to flood the senators and representative offices with CALL, FAXES AND EMAILS in addition to the letters ASKING FOR INFORMATION as to WHAT, WHY AND WHEN....

Wow! Adjudications Officers make over $60k a year. That's a pretty decent salary. What do they do? I mean, it doesn't seem like they would require a PhD, not that their job isn't important. hmmmmm?........

They do have a tough job..I will admit that...they not only review our paper work but its up to THEM to detect up front fraud. So they are also like an investigator...but still....

I emailed my congressman asking for help...we'll see what happens....its not as professional as US Wendy's was..although I did mail those out to...I wanted a more personal touch as well...asking for INFORMATION:

Dear Senator Webb,

I belong to a group of people who have filed for K1 visas through the Vermont Service Center. We meet for support and help online. Many of us filed for K1 and K3 petitions as early as April and May and are still waiting for our approvals (NOA2). There is a growing concern amongst us about the lack of approvals we see coming out of our service center. We understand USCIS has a handling time of 6 months or less allocated to process these petitions. Our issue is that up until May of this year, Vermont was the fastest processor of visas our country had and it has almost come to a complete stop this month. Its difficult to see the California Center turn out 30 petitions since September 18th, while Vermont has turned out ONE. Yes..ONE. We understand our group is not a complete representation of what VSC processes but we are an ACCURATE representation. We use REAL facts from REAL people to determine about when we can expect our approvals..and its usually accurate. But its so discouraging to see our dates move further and further away. Many of us call the service center, but get RUDE representatives. They can't tell us why the delay or what is being done to fix it..or when we may see a pick up in processing. This is information that would take the director 15 minutes to put into memo form and post on the USCIS website. We pay for this service, making us a CUSTOMER of our own government. We aren't asking for status of our cases. ALL we want, is to know why the petitions are so slow in adjudication (been slowing down more and more since June), what is being done about it, and WHEN can we expect a pick up in results. Therefore I am asking you to make a simple call, or write a simple email to find out this information so we may direct it to those of us who are so discouraged and heavy hearted. We ache to be united with our loved ones, the wait is hard enough, but this lack of information is simply unacceptable. If we were dealing with an American BUSINESS this would be considered unacceptable by anyone of us. We deserve an answer. I respectfully request your intervention in this issue and anxiously await a response.

Thank You,

Faith Keenan

Registered Voter

804-365-0206

Just had to do more...say more....who knows...maybe ONE of us will get an ANSWER that is accurate and straight....

I hope you dont mind, but I just copied your letter and sent it to both of my senators as well. I also added this little bit to your last paragraph:

If we were dealing with an American BUSINESS this would be considered unacceptable by anyone of us and we could go elsewhere for our requirements. However, we must work through USCIS in order to achieve our desired results, and right now, USCIS is not transparent at all to it customers. We deserve an answer. I respectfully request your intervention in this issue and anxiously await a response.