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

[thejoz 0]

Are they actually working on May 21st petitions or thats where they are up to????

If they are working something is wrog cause i have not seen any approvals!

You know, I really have held off on suggesting this cause I know how stressed you are, but one thing you may have to consider is just where your fiancee is coming from.

Colombia...long history of the drug trade, human rights violations, etc.

I'm not trying to suggest anything about Leidy, but she is coming from a country that, from what I understand, is not exactly high on our list of 'good' countries.

Of course, that doesn't help someone like Mirla from Peru...last I knew Peru wasn't exactly a harbor for no-good-nicks...

I know this isn't going to help you feel any better Byron, but I mean...it's something I'd certainly consider as a reason why your particular approval is taking longer.

[BYRON-LEIDY 0]

Are they actually working on May 21st petitions or thats where they are up to????

If they are working something is wrog cause i have not seen any approvals!

You know, I really have held off on suggesting this cause I know how stressed you are, but one thing you may have to consider is just where your fiancee is coming from.

Colombia...long history of the drug trade, human rights violations, etc.

I'm not trying to suggest anything about Leidy, but she is coming from a country that, from what I understand, is not exactly high on our list of 'good' countries.

Of course, that doesn't help someone like Mirla from Peru...last I knew Peru wasn't exactly a harbor for no-good-nicks...

I know this isn't going to help you feel any better Byron, but I mean...it's something I'd certainly consider as a reason why your particular approval is taking longer.

I hear where your coming from....but from what i have heard ....Colombia was actually one of the fastest countries with this process....It was a known fact and that is one of the reasons i took this route instead of the tourist visa routes.

[amrssnowangel 0]

I know im suspecting a longer AP after our interview cause of where my SO is from...but in the initial stages Im not sure they go through the beneficiaries checks...I thought that was just USC. But if you have something come up as a USC...or the SO is from a high fraud country...then it may slow down the process....Im expecting that myself....For me I have no issue saying thats where my SO is from...many in Egypt have made it that way...but many are good people...not looking to fraud a USC...but USCIS can't know who is who...they have to determine..and in this case we are guilty till proven innocent...

[thejoz 0]

Are they actually working on May 21st petitions or thats where they are up to????

If they are working something is wrog cause i have not seen any approvals!

You know, I really have held off on suggesting this cause I know how stressed you are, but one thing you may have to consider is just where your fiancee is coming from.

Colombia...long history of the drug trade, human rights violations, etc.

I'm not trying to suggest anything about Leidy, but she is coming from a country that, from what I understand, is not exactly high on our list of 'good' countries.

Of course, that doesn't help someone like Mirla from Peru...last I knew Peru wasn't exactly a harbor for no-good-nicks...

I know this isn't going to help you feel any better Byron, but I mean...it's something I'd certainly consider as a reason why your particular approval is taking longer.

I hear where your coming from....but from what i have heard ....Colombia was actually one of the fastest countries with this process....It was a known fact and that is one of the reasons i took this route instead of the tourist visa routes.

How long ago was that a 'fact'?

If it was a pre-9/11 fact, well...yeah that's why that changed.

If it was a more recent fact, then I have no explanation as to why they slowed down.

Hell, right before we filed, my fiancee was all about how we were getting the fastest service center, this was a mere month or so before we filed.

Now, it has come to a screeching halt.

So.

It was just a musing on my part...trying to give you some sort of 'out' as to why your process was sucking so hard.

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

I to called again today..but I got a sweet lady. I just told the truth. I said I have no RFE...but Im concerned and was hoping you could help me. I said once again they used to turn around petitions so fast...was wondering what was going on and that I filed mid June. She asked me to hold while she got some information. She said they are STILL working on petitions from the week of May 21!! I said wow...you guys are at a stand still..but I knew someone that filed AFTER me in June and got their noa2. She didn't have a direct response. I mentioned my medical issues and that we really were worried cause we have to go through Egypt Embassy which is soo slow...and added to our wait time here..its making it very hard. She told me to go to my doctor, get a written letter how my health is (Im having heart issues or sth...doctor says Im heading for a massive heart attack/stroke..and early congestive heart failure, reduction of stress is KEY to my survival...HIS words) and to send a letter with HIS letter to them asking to expidite our petition....well I said at this point would that even help? She said yes. So off to the doctor to try to see what I can do. I take care of my elderly parents, one with Alzheimers and legally blind, other with dementia as well. I work 7 nights a week, and have no health insurance...I deal with numerous issues health wise...and while I hate the idea of sending this letter...I need him here...for my healths sake. Once hes' here and can work...and help my stress levels will come down thus helping to minimize my chances of heart attack or stroke and keep the congestive heart failure under control. Not to air my laundry.....but need to vent...I have no help here...no one else to take things to....you guys are it. I am to caged in to get out....and its taking its toll...

Anyways....just wanted to let u know they haven't gotten any further in the last 2 weeks since i called..........

[amrssnowangel 0]

I to called again today..but I got a sweet lady. I just told the truth. I said I have no RFE...but Im concerned and was hoping you could help me. I said once again they used to turn around petitions so fast...was wondering what was going on and that I filed mid June. She asked me to hold while she got some information. She said they are STILL working on petitions from the week of May 21!! I said wow...you guys are at a stand still..but I knew someone that filed AFTER me in June and got their noa2. She didn't have a direct response. I mentioned my medical issues and that we really were worried cause we have to go through Egypt Embassy which is soo slow...and added to our wait time here..its making it very hard. She told me to go to my doctor, get a written letter how my health is (Im having heart issues or sth...doctor says Im heading for a massive heart attack/stroke..and early congestive heart failure, reduction of stress is KEY to my survival...HIS words) and to send a letter with HIS letter to them asking to expidite our petition....well I said at this point would that even help? She said yes. So off to the doctor to try to see what I can do. I take care of my elderly parents, one with Alzheimers and legally blind, other with dementia as well. I work 7 nights a week, and have no health insurance...I deal with numerous issues health wise...and while I hate the idea of sending this letter...I need him here...for my healths sake. Once hes' here and can work...and help my stress levels will come down thus helping to minimize my chances of heart attack or stroke and keep the congestive heart failure under control. Not to air my laundry.....but need to vent...I have no help here...no one else to take things to....you guys are it. I am to caged in to get out....and its taking its toll...

Anyways....just wanted to let u know they haven't gotten any further in the last 2 weeks since i called..........

AWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEe thank you.....

[afterforever 0]

I JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE...I COULDNT HOLD IT I HAD TO TRY TO CALL AND SEE IF I COULD FIND ANYTHING OUT.....I GOT THE RUDEST PIECE OF $HIT POSSIBLE.....I TOLD HIM I WAS CONCERNED THAT MY PETITION WASNT LOST AND THAT I WAS TOLD A MONTH AGO THAT IT WAS WITH AN OFFICER ...HIS RESPONSE WAS...WELL YOURS ISNT THE ONLY ONE WITH OFFICERS.....HE SAID IT VERY SARCASTICALLY...I HAVE NOTHING FOR YOU ...THEY HAVE CRATES ....I TOLD HIM THAT I WAS NOT A RETARD AND I KNEW THAT , JUST THAT I WAS WORRIED THAT IT MIGHT BE LOST ...HE SAID WELL SORRY THERE IS NOTHING MORE I COULD DO FOR YOU...HIS NAME WAS OFFICER BROWN....THE WAY HE TALKE WAS JUST SO ABNOXIOUS AND RUDE....IM READY TO EXPLODE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE GOT MY VEINS RUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry to hear you were treated so rudely by this person. Obviously he has no clue what empathy is.

[BYRON-LEIDY 0]

Are they actually working on May 21st petitions or thats where they are up to????

If they are working something is wrog cause i have not seen any approvals!

You know, I really have held off on suggesting this cause I know how stressed you are, but one thing you may have to consider is just where your fiancee is coming from.

Colombia...long history of the drug trade, human rights violations, etc.

I'm not trying to suggest anything about Leidy, but she is coming from a country that, from what I understand, is not exactly high on our list of 'good' countries.

Of course, that doesn't help someone like Mirla from Peru...last I knew Peru wasn't exactly a harbor for no-good-nicks...

I know this isn't going to help you feel any better Byron, but I mean...it's something I'd certainly consider as a reason why your particular approval is taking longer.

I hear where your coming from....but from what i have heard ....Colombia was actually one of the fastest countries with this process....It was a known fact and that is one of the reasons i took this route instead of the tourist visa routes.

How long ago was that a 'fact'?

If it was a pre-9/11 fact, well...yeah that's why that changed.

If it was a more recent fact, then I have no explanation as to why they slowed down.

Hell, right before we filed, my fiancee was all about how we were getting the fastest service center, this was a mere month or so before we filed.

Now, it has come to a screeching halt.

So.

It was just a musing on my part...trying to give you some sort of 'out' as to why your process was sucking so hard.

From my understanding it was from as recent as last year.... i was told by a couple of couples that it was fast and easy!!! Go figure!!!!!!

[pkewl 0]

He told me that we would had a better chance if we got married first. All the lawyers I previously spoke to said the opposite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Steph1973,

If, whoever this person is, meant going with K3 vs. K1, then I dont agree with him at all for a couple of reasons:

1) I have been tracking K1 vs. K3 NOA2 since I joined this site in May of this year and for the most part I can say that I have seen K1 NOA2 coming thru quicker than K3 NOA2(in some case by more than a month or two) for same timeline filings, regardless of the service center. Ofcourse, this conclusion may not stand correct anymore due to recent backlog and what have you but I am still inclined to say that K1 is still a better/faster option than K3, atleast the way they have been operating at CSC in the last couple of months.

2) This data mostly pertains to CSC but check this out: CSC gave out like 12 K3 NOA2 in the month of September and so far for the month of Oct, I think CSC has given out like 1 K3 NOA2 and I dont need to tell you how many K1 NOA2s (I think CSC gave out north of some 40 NOA2 for the same timframe, could be even more) they have given out for K1. Not to mention, most/many April K3 filers at CSC are still waiting and I believe most of the April/May K1 filers (and some June filers) at CSC have alredy gotten NOA2. Again, I believe this is the case.

Well, all I am saying is that your choosing of K1 option was/is still a better decision than going with K3. Apologize in advance if I have some of the data points skewed but I know for the most part I am correct.

Anyhow, just like you, I am still waiting and I wish for a faster approval for you, myself and ALL here on VJ. Good Luck.

[pkewl 0]

He told me that we would had a better chance if we got married first. All the lawyers I previously spoke to said the opposite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Steph1973,

If, whoever this person is, meant going with K3 vs. K1, then I dont agree with him at all for a couple of reasons:

1) I have been tracking K1 vs. K3 NOA2 since I joined this site in May of this year and for the most part I can say that I have seen K1 NOA2 coming thru quicker than K3 NOA2(in some case by more than a month or two) for same timeline filings, regardless of the service center. Ofcourse, this conclusion may not stand correct anymore due to recent backlog and what have you but I am still inclined to say that K1 is still a better/faster option than K3, atleast the way they have been operating at CSC in the last couple of months.

2) This data mostly pertains to CSC but check this out: CSC gave out like 12 K3 NOA2 in the month of September and so far for the month of Oct, I think CSC has given out like 1 K3 NOA2 and I dont need to tell you how many K1 NOA2s (I think CSC gave out north of some 40 NOA2 for the same timframe, could be even more) they have given out for K1. Not to mention, most/many April K3 filers at CSC are still waiting and I believe most of the April/May K1 filers (and some June filers) at CSC have alredy gotten NOA2. Again, I believe this is the case.

Well, all I am saying is that your choosing of K1 option was/is still a better decision than going with K3. Apologize in advance if I have some of the data points skewed but I know for the most part I am correct.

Anyhow, just like you, I am still waiting and I wish for a faster approval for you, myself and ALL here on VJ. Good Luck.

Since the edit dint work, I am posting this separate:

Again, just to disclaim, I am a CSC K3 filer and this data may not help you as much but as far as the K1 vs. K3 comparision is concerned, I still personally believe that K1 is much better than K3. In addition, as a K3 filer, I will also end up paying the high AOS fees and wait for months for EAD(Employment Authorization), which we dont really mind but K3 scenario looks like I am paying high fees, waiting a lot longer and not even getting anything in return. In other words, I think my wife probably would have come to US in about the same amount of time or little more had I gone with the traditional IR1/CR1 option and would have been eligible for work right a way. Just my $0.02.

Good Luck.

[Steph1973 0]

He told me that we would had a better chance if we got married first. All the lawyers I previously spoke to said the opposite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Steph1973,

If, whoever this person is, meant going with K3 vs. K1, then I dont agree with him at all for a couple of reasons:

1) I have been tracking K1 vs. K3 NOA2 since I joined this site in May of this year and for the most part I can say that I have seen K1 NOA2 coming thru quicker than K3 NOA2(in some case by more than a month or two) for same timeline filings, regardless of the service center. Ofcourse, this conclusion may not stand correct anymore due to recent backlog and what have you but I am still inclined to say that K1 is still a better/faster option than K3, atleast the way they have been operating at CSC in the last couple of months.

2) This data mostly pertains to CSC but check this out: CSC gave out like 12 K3 NOA2 in the month of September and so far for the month of Oct, I think CSC has given out like 1 K3 NOA2 and I dont need to tell you how many K1 NOA2s (I think CSC gave out north of some 40 NOA2 for the same timframe, could be even more) they have given out for K1. Not to mention, most/many April K3 filers at CSC are still waiting and I believe most of the April/May K1 filers (and some June filers) at CSC have alredy gotten NOA2. Again, I believe this is the case.

Well, all I am saying is that your choosing of K1 option was/is still a better decision than going with K3. Apologize in advance if I have some of the data points skewed but I know for the most part I am correct.

Anyhow, just like you, I am still waiting and I wish for a faster approval for you, myself and ALL here on VJ. Good Luck.

Thanks so much for your response. I do agree with you and I don't regret taking the route I did. I hope, for everyone's sake, we all start getting our approvals soon.

[Steph1973 0]

I JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE...I COULDNT HOLD IT I HAD TO TRY TO CALL AND SEE IF I COULD FIND ANYTHING OUT.....I GOT THE RUDEST PIECE OF $HIT POSSIBLE.....I TOLD HIM I WAS CONCERNED THAT MY PETITION WASNT LOST AND THAT I WAS TOLD A MONTH AGO THAT IT WAS WITH AN OFFICER ...HIS RESPONSE WAS...WELL YOURS ISNT THE ONLY ONE WITH OFFICERS.....HE SAID IT VERY SARCASTICALLY...I HAVE NOTHING FOR YOU ...THEY HAVE CRATES ....I TOLD HIM THAT I WAS NOT A RETARD AND I KNEW THAT , JUST THAT I WAS WORRIED THAT IT MIGHT BE LOST ...HE SAID WELL SORRY THERE IS NOTHING MORE I COULD DO FOR YOU...HIS NAME WAS OFFICER BROWN....THE WAY HE TALKE WAS JUST SO ABNOXIOUS AND RUDE....IM READY TO EXPLODE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE GOT MY VEINS RUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh Byron, I am so sorry. How ridiculously frustrating. How dare they talk to anyone like that? WE ARE PAYING THEM and the process is already difficult. Just goes to show we are just numbers to them. I won't tell you to hang in there, I won't tell you to be patient, because I know you are trying so hard. They had no right to talk to you that way especially since you are already upset. You don't deserve it. All I can say is that you will be rewarded for this nightmare at some point. Just breathe.

[Steph1973 0]

I JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE...I COULDNT HOLD IT I HAD TO TRY TO CALL AND SEE IF I COULD FIND ANYTHING OUT.....I GOT THE RUDEST PIECE OF $HIT POSSIBLE.....I TOLD HIM I WAS CONCERNED THAT MY PETITION WASNT LOST AND THAT I WAS TOLD A MONTH AGO THAT IT WAS WITH AN OFFICER ...HIS RESPONSE WAS...WELL YOURS ISNT THE ONLY ONE WITH OFFICERS.....HE SAID IT VERY SARCASTICALLY...I HAVE NOTHING FOR YOU ...THEY HAVE CRATES ....I TOLD HIM THAT I WAS NOT A RETARD AND I KNEW THAT , JUST THAT I WAS WORRIED THAT IT MIGHT BE LOST ...HE SAID WELL SORRY THERE IS NOTHING MORE I COULD DO FOR YOU...HIS NAME WAS OFFICER BROWN....THE WAY HE TALKE WAS JUST SO ABNOXIOUS AND RUDE....IM READY TO EXPLODE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE GOT MY VEINS RUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh Byron, I am so sorry. How ridiculously frustrating. How dare they talk to anyone like that? WE ARE PAYING THEM and the process is already difficult. Just goes to show we are just numbers to them. I won't tell you to hang in there, I won't tell you to be patient, because I know you are trying so hard. They had no right to talk to you that way especially since you are already upset. You don't deserve it. All I can say is that you will be rewarded for this nightmare at some point. Just breathe.

Edited October 10, 2007 by Steph1973

[Steph1973 0]

That class-action suit is starting to look real attractive now...

Anyone who can at least find out about it...maybe we'll actually get somewhere?

HE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO HELP!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

He told me that we would had a better chance if we got married first. All the lawyers I previously spoke to said the opposite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excuse me!?!?!?!!? We all should've got married first!!!! Oh my God! I agree with you, many lawyers had told me the opposite too....Fiancee visa was suppose to be faster than spouse!

What a joke!

Don't listen to him and don't regret about starting this process.....

I know...so silly. I do feel good that I didn't pay a lawyer to help me through this process.

I did!

Mirla, what does your lawyer say?

[Bobalouie 0]

I to called again today..but I got a sweet lady. I just told the truth. I said I have no RFE...but Im concerned and was hoping you could help me. I said once again they used to turn around petitions so fast...was wondering what was going on and that I filed mid June. She asked me to hold while she got some information. She said they are STILL working on petitions from the week of May 21!! I said wow...you guys are at a stand still..but I knew someone that filed AFTER me in June and got their noa2. She didn't have a direct response. I mentioned my medical issues and that we really were worried cause we have to go through Egypt Embassy which is soo slow...and added to our wait time here..its making it very hard. She told me to go to my doctor, get a written letter how my health is (Im having heart issues or sth...doctor says Im heading for a massive heart attack/stroke..and early congestive heart failure, reduction of stress is KEY to my survival...HIS words) and to send a letter with HIS letter to them asking to expidite our petition....well I said at this point would that even help? She said yes. So off to the doctor to try to see what I can do. I take care of my elderly parents, one with Alzheimers and legally blind, other with dementia as well. I work 7 nights a week, and have no health insurance...I deal with numerous issues health wise...and while I hate the idea of sending this letter...I need him here...for my healths sake. Once hes' here and can work...and help my stress levels will come down thus helping to minimize my chances of heart attack or stroke and keep the congestive heart failure under control. Not to air my laundry.....but need to vent...I have no help here...no one else to take things to....you guys are it. I am to caged in to get out....and its taking its toll...

Anyways....just wanted to let u know they haven't gotten any further in the last 2 weeks since i called..........

I just called and the lady told me that they are working on I-129F petitions dated MARCH 19th. Goes to show that they dont know what the hell they are talking about. So I told her that is outside of the 6 month window, and if they are outside of the window why are they not reporting that on the website like they are supposed to. She said she doesnt know, suprise suprise. I also told her that I have a friend who has paperwork at Vermont as well and that he called today and someone told him they were working on petitions from May 21st and asked why her info is different than the other reps. She didnt know that either.