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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Thailand
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just a reminder; remember what the guy that used to an adjudicator said; many of these folks work from home and may only come to the office once or twice a week; you petition could be approved but be at home with an adjudicator; when entered into the system it will show as approved.

another point, I think some of the fast approvals were because these folks came back with spotless criminal records, no previous marriages, etc and might have been easier to approve than some of us with divorces, previous K1 applications, previous criminal records-no matter how minor, etc

Highly dubious that hundreds of petitions filed prior to those approved in Sept. & Oct. fall into this category. I know plenty of people who had prior marriages., etc. that were approved through VSC in under a month back when VSC was an efficient processing center.

I agree 100%.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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Can someone please tell me the contents of package 3? I want to make sure that I have everything ready. When it comes I want to have it back out the next day.

Missy

April 8, 2007 - Visited the love of my life in Nigeria

April 10, 2007 - Engaged

May 21, 2007 - Sent Package to VSC

May 24, 2007 - NOA1 receipt date

August 10, 2007 - Visited the love of my life in Nigeria (again...stayed three weeks)

September 1, 2007 - arrived back in the States

November 5, 2007 - approved!!!

November 6, 2007 - touched

November 9, 2007 - received paper NOA2

November 9, 2007 - NVC forwarded case to consulate

November 15, 2007 - received letter from NVC

November 19, 2007 - fiance has interview date and corresponding forms

December 15, 2007 - Purchase Ticket

January 8, 2008- interview at consulate (approved!)

January 18, 2008- pick up visa

January 19, 2008 - POE (JFK)

February 14, 2008 - married on V-day!

AOS/EAD:

March 14, 2008 - applied for AOS/EAD

March 16, 2008 - AOS/EAD Received

March 20, 2008 - (AOS/EAD) NOA1 Received

March 27, 2008 - Received biometric Appointment

April 8, 2008 - I485 Application transfered to California Service Center

April 11, 2008- Biometrics taken

April 16, 2008 - Touched (AOS Transfered)

May 07, 2008 - Touched

May 08, 2008 - Touched

May 09, 2008 - Touched

May 12, 2008 - Touched

May 13, 2008 - Touched

May 14, 2008 - Touched(EAD card production ordered)

May 19, 2008 - Touched(EAD Approved)

May 19, 2008 - (AOS) Touched

May 19, 2008 - EAD card received!!!

June 05, 2008 - Touched(AOS Card production ordered)

June 09, 2008 - AOS approval notice sent

June 12, 2008 - Green Card received in mail

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Russia
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just a reminder; remember what the guy that used to an adjudicator said; many of these folks work from home and may only come to the office once or twice a week; you petition could be approved but be at home with an adjudicator; when entered into the system it will show as approved.

another point, I think some of the fast approvals were because these folks came back with spotless criminal records, no previous marriages, etc and might have been easier to approve than some of us with divorces, previous K1 applications, previous criminal records-no matter how minor, etc

I fall into this category (not even a speck on my record, no prior marriages or children) along with being in the reserves with an active DoD Secret Clearance and past military.

I'll send a package to the VSC.

September 4th, 2007 129F Expressed Mailed

September 5th, 2007 Received at VSC

September 6th, 2007 NOA1 Issued

September 10th, 2007 Check Cashed

September 11th, 2007 Last touched.

January 8th, 2008 NOA2 issued, website not updated.

January 16th, 2008 NVC Case # received

March 27th, 2008 Moscow Interview date

March 27th, 2008 VISA APPROVED!

April 10th, 2008 My sweetheart arrived in the USA!

June 8th, 2008 MARRIED!!

Feb 2009, The new addition to our family!

Dec 14th 2009 I-751 Received Vermont SC

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ghana
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Can someone please tell me the contents of package 3? I want to make sure that I have everything ready. When it comes I want to have it back out the next day.

Missy

I put this in your other thread:

It looks like lately packet 3 &4 for Nigeria are picked up on the same day.

Someone from Nigeria could tell you exactly what is in packet 3 but let me take a guess: info on police certificate and medicals, info he needs from you (I-134, etc), proof of ongoing relationship stuff and the interview date. Stuff like that I guess.

Mama to 2 beautiful boys (August 2011 and January 2015)

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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just a reminder; remember what the guy that used to an adjudicator said; many of these folks work from home and may only come to the office once or twice a week; you petition could be approved but be at home with an adjudicator; when entered into the system it will show as approved.

another point, I think some of the fast approvals were because these folks came back with spotless criminal records, no previous marriages, etc and might have been easier to approve than some of us with divorces, previous K1 applications, previous criminal records-no matter how minor, etc

I fall into this category (not even a speck on my record, no prior marriages or children) along with being in the reserves with an active DoD Secret Clearance and past military.

I'll send a package to the VSC.

:thumbs: Thanks for pitching in and sending a package.

Where's those cheerleaders when you need them :whistle:

Petition sent priority mail 6/4/07

Received by VSC 6/6/07

Touched 6/13/07

um ... hello?

Touched 12/20/07, after change of address

approx. 1/3/08 - starting to wish VSC staff acquire untreatable stinkfoot

1/17/08 Ombudsman filed formal inquiry.

Touched 2/3 ... wow that was fast, only 8 months to get around to us

Approved 2/20 NOA2

Case arrived Manila USE 3/4

Interview scheduled April 22!

Medical 4/14

Approved!! Interview on 4/22 - just one question!

Visa in hand May 10, whew!

Tickets for poe may 24

Married july 2008

2 year resident w/o interview 2/09 (no more hiding in the basement jokes)

kid 1,Bradley, 10/2009

10 year resident 2/2011 w/o interview

kid 2, Jeffrey, 8/2012

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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:protest: OK, IT'S TIME TO SEND THE CHOCOLATE KISSES!!!!

I PLAN TO ISSUE THE PRESS RELEASE FOR MONDAY. I THINK IF WE START ORDERING FROM

WWW.HERSHEYGIFTS.COM TOMORROW, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY THEY SHOULD START TO BE BOMBARDED WHEN THE PRESS RELEASE COMES OUT.

DON'T FORGET TO ADD A MESSAGE WITH YOUR ORDER(S) AT CHECKOUT. LIKE 'HURRY IT UP ALREADY' OR ONE OF THE EARLIER SUGGESTIONS FROM AMRSSNOWANGEL, ETC.

SHIP THEM TO:

P NOVAK, ADJUDICATORS, AND STAFF

USCIS VERMONT SERVICE CENTER

75 LOWER WELDEN ST

ST ALBANS, VT 05479-0001

ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS?

LET'S DO IT :dance::dance::dance:

So who all is going to be sending some kisses to VSC?!?!??!?!?!?!

Zee, I wonder if I'm asking for 'vet' trouble with that other thread :whistle:

Anyway, I hope it spreads the word at least

Petition sent priority mail 6/4/07

Received by VSC 6/6/07

Touched 6/13/07

um ... hello?

Touched 12/20/07, after change of address

approx. 1/3/08 - starting to wish VSC staff acquire untreatable stinkfoot

1/17/08 Ombudsman filed formal inquiry.

Touched 2/3 ... wow that was fast, only 8 months to get around to us

Approved 2/20 NOA2

Case arrived Manila USE 3/4

Interview scheduled April 22!

Medical 4/14

Approved!! Interview on 4/22 - just one question!

Visa in hand May 10, whew!

Tickets for poe may 24

Married july 2008

2 year resident w/o interview 2/09 (no more hiding in the basement jokes)

kid 1,Bradley, 10/2009

10 year resident 2/2011 w/o interview

kid 2, Jeffrey, 8/2012

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ghana
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:protest: OK, IT'S TIME TO SEND THE CHOCOLATE KISSES!!!!

I PLAN TO ISSUE THE PRESS RELEASE FOR MONDAY. I THINK IF WE START ORDERING FROM

WWW.HERSHEYGIFTS.COM TOMORROW, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY THEY SHOULD START TO BE BOMBARDED WHEN THE PRESS RELEASE COMES OUT.

DON'T FORGET TO ADD A MESSAGE WITH YOUR ORDER(S) AT CHECKOUT. LIKE 'HURRY IT UP ALREADY' OR ONE OF THE EARLIER SUGGESTIONS FROM AMRSSNOWANGEL, ETC.

SHIP THEM TO:

P NOVAK, ADJUDICATORS, AND STAFF

USCIS VERMONT SERVICE CENTER

75 LOWER WELDEN ST

ST ALBANS, VT 05479-0001

ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS?

LET'S DO IT :dance::dance::dance:

So who all is going to be sending some kisses to VSC?!?!??!?!?!?!

Zee, I wonder if I'm asking for 'vet' trouble with that other thread :whistle:

Anyway, I hope it spreads the word at least

Eh, who cares :P ? As long as we get the word out that is all that matters ;)

Mama to 2 beautiful boys (August 2011 and January 2015)

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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:protest: OK, IT'S TIME TO SEND THE CHOCOLATE KISSES!!!!

I PLAN TO ISSUE THE PRESS RELEASE FOR MONDAY. I THINK IF WE START ORDERING FROM

WWW.HERSHEYGIFTS.COM TOMORROW, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY THEY SHOULD START TO BE BOMBARDED WHEN THE PRESS RELEASE COMES OUT.

DON'T FORGET TO ADD A MESSAGE WITH YOUR ORDER(S) AT CHECKOUT. LIKE 'HURRY IT UP ALREADY' OR ONE OF THE EARLIER SUGGESTIONS FROM AMRSSNOWANGEL, ETC.

SHIP THEM TO:

P NOVAK, ADJUDICATORS, AND STAFF

USCIS VERMONT SERVICE CENTER

75 LOWER WELDEN ST

ST ALBANS, VT 05479-0001

ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS?

LET'S DO IT :dance::dance::dance:

So who all is going to be sending some kisses to VSC?!?!??!?!?!?!

I think I will. I was looking at Kiss Tower and trying to figure out how I could write "I've missed this many kisses in 145 days waiting for you guys!!" in 30 characters or less but .. I htink the last bit might have to go, on the personizable kiss flag. But .. i think its worth doing. If nothing else the sugar high might make them work faster. :energetic:

My Timeline

Summer 2005 - Introduced online by a mutual friend

December 2005- Meet face to face. Mark 12/20 official start date.

June 9, 2007 - NOA1 from VSC

February 20, 2008 - APPROVED!!!

February 21, 2008 - paperwork forwarded to NVC.

February 27, 2008 - paperwork sent to Consulate.

March 6, 2008 - Packet 3 recieved.

March 19, 2008 - Packet 3 returned. (minus checklist!)

April 21, 2008 - Returned checklist. All Packet 3 in London.

May 7, 2008 - Medical.

May 30, 2008 - Interview. APPROVED.

July 27, 2008 - Arrives in US.

August 8, 2008 - Legal Wedding

AOS:

Sent: 10/17/08

Notice of Receipt: 10/23/08

I-765 - Rejected: 10/22/08

I-765 Resubmitted: 11/5/08

I485 RFE (for already submitted documents): 11/10/08

Biometrics appointment: 11/14/08

RFE returned: 11/15/08

Transferred to CSC: 5/15/09

Card Production ordered: 7/28/09

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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Thanks Zee, Next time I will just ask you first. It will save me time.....

Missy

April 8, 2007 - Visited the love of my life in Nigeria

April 10, 2007 - Engaged

May 21, 2007 - Sent Package to VSC

May 24, 2007 - NOA1 receipt date

August 10, 2007 - Visited the love of my life in Nigeria (again...stayed three weeks)

September 1, 2007 - arrived back in the States

November 5, 2007 - approved!!!

November 6, 2007 - touched

November 9, 2007 - received paper NOA2

November 9, 2007 - NVC forwarded case to consulate

November 15, 2007 - received letter from NVC

November 19, 2007 - fiance has interview date and corresponding forms

December 15, 2007 - Purchase Ticket

January 8, 2008- interview at consulate (approved!)

January 18, 2008- pick up visa

January 19, 2008 - POE (JFK)

February 14, 2008 - married on V-day!

AOS/EAD:

March 14, 2008 - applied for AOS/EAD

March 16, 2008 - AOS/EAD Received

March 20, 2008 - (AOS/EAD) NOA1 Received

March 27, 2008 - Received biometric Appointment

April 8, 2008 - I485 Application transfered to California Service Center

April 11, 2008- Biometrics taken

April 16, 2008 - Touched (AOS Transfered)

May 07, 2008 - Touched

May 08, 2008 - Touched

May 09, 2008 - Touched

May 12, 2008 - Touched

May 13, 2008 - Touched

May 14, 2008 - Touched(EAD card production ordered)

May 19, 2008 - Touched(EAD Approved)

May 19, 2008 - (AOS) Touched

May 19, 2008 - EAD card received!!!

June 05, 2008 - Touched(AOS Card production ordered)

June 09, 2008 - AOS approval notice sent

June 12, 2008 - Green Card received in mail

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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:protest: OK, IT'S TIME TO SEND THE CHOCOLATE KISSES!!!!

I PLAN TO ISSUE THE PRESS RELEASE FOR MONDAY. I THINK IF WE START ORDERING FROM

WWW.HERSHEYGIFTS.COM TOMORROW, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY THEY SHOULD START TO BE BOMBARDED WHEN THE PRESS RELEASE COMES OUT.

DON'T FORGET TO ADD A MESSAGE WITH YOUR ORDER(S) AT CHECKOUT. LIKE 'HURRY IT UP ALREADY' OR ONE OF THE EARLIER SUGGESTIONS FROM AMRSSNOWANGEL, ETC.

SHIP THEM TO:

P NOVAK, ADJUDICATORS, AND STAFF

USCIS VERMONT SERVICE CENTER

75 LOWER WELDEN ST

ST ALBANS, VT 05479-0001

ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS?

LET'S DO IT :dance::dance::dance:

I'll order mine today....

How about a note like:

KEEP THOSE K APPROVALS COMING!!

I'll send my share for the press release as well..

Thank you for your hard work on this...

Guys, dont think that just because they are moving that it means it will STAY moving, this habit repeats itself with USCIS where they get more work and have delays...we must keep the pressure on

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Lithuania
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THANKS A LOT FOR CONGRATULATIONS !! GO VSC , GO !!!! MAKE EVERYBODY WAITING HAPPY AS YOU DID US TODAY !!! :dance:

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE !!!!

You made my day...although its not MY approval....Im beginning to think MAYBE its on someones desk ready for review???? Your noa1 is 4 days after ours.

Thanks again for all your congratulations ! (F) Actually, I don't know amrssnowangel if our NOA1 is supposed to be of the 30th or the 26th of June, as we got the hard copy on the 30th, but later when I created an online account , I saw the notice that they sent us a NOA 1 on the 26th. So then, maybe we have the same date of NOA1 !

I believe very much that all of you will hear from VCS very soon !!!! Only positive thinking, guys !!! Though it was very hard at times for us but we tried to stay positive as much as possible. Also, a BIG THANKS to all of you (F) (F) (F)

COngratulations Sunnylight i am very happy for you! :-)))) Good luck and much love! Diana&Alan

THANKS A LOT DIANA AND ALAN (F) HUGS AND WISHING YOU LOTS OF SUCCESS !!!

K-1 Visa journey:

January '04: met in the USA

21st June '07: sent the I-129

06th November '07 - APPROVED, FINALLY !!!

19th December '07:Medical

20th December '07: Interview Date

21st December '07: VISA IN HAND

18th January '08: Leaving to US !

12th February '08: received SSN

14th March '08: WEDDING DATE

AOS journey:

04th April '08: AOS package sent

11th April '08: Notice date on all 3 NOA's (15 April in the mail)

07th May '08: Biometrics (done)

02nd May '08: Driver's license received

09th May '08: AOS transferred to CSC

15th May '08: AOS is pending at CSC (CRIS email)

18th May '08: AOS touched

04th/09th June '08: EAD Card production ordered (CRIS email) (2 e-mails on different days)

04th June '08: AP approved (CRIS email)

10th June '08: AP in the mail

12th June '08: Approval notice for I765 sent (EAD) (CRIS email)

14th June '08: EAD in the mail

17th June '08: 2nd visit to SS Office - changed my last name on the card

18th/19th June '08: AOS touched

28th June '08: SS card received with a new last name (in the mail)

14th August '08: GC ORDERED (Cris email) !!!

19th August '08: GC and welcoming letter received

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Lithuania
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GO VSC AND BRING APPROVALS TODAY !!!

K-1 Visa journey:

January '04: met in the USA

21st June '07: sent the I-129

06th November '07 - APPROVED, FINALLY !!!

19th December '07:Medical

20th December '07: Interview Date

21st December '07: VISA IN HAND

18th January '08: Leaving to US !

12th February '08: received SSN

14th March '08: WEDDING DATE

AOS journey:

04th April '08: AOS package sent

11th April '08: Notice date on all 3 NOA's (15 April in the mail)

07th May '08: Biometrics (done)

02nd May '08: Driver's license received

09th May '08: AOS transferred to CSC

15th May '08: AOS is pending at CSC (CRIS email)

18th May '08: AOS touched

04th/09th June '08: EAD Card production ordered (CRIS email) (2 e-mails on different days)

04th June '08: AP approved (CRIS email)

10th June '08: AP in the mail

12th June '08: Approval notice for I765 sent (EAD) (CRIS email)

14th June '08: EAD in the mail

17th June '08: 2nd visit to SS Office - changed my last name on the card

18th/19th June '08: AOS touched

28th June '08: SS card received with a new last name (in the mail)

14th August '08: GC ORDERED (Cris email) !!!

19th August '08: GC and welcoming letter received

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Colombia
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THis is the reply I recieved to my letter yesterday: Pretty "standard" reply.

Mr. Hill –

As I’ve indicated to a number of other folk who’ve recently inquired about fiancée petition processing at VSC, we do strive to do cases in order based on the date filed.  While processing times for this petition have risen recently, that’s to ensure consistency with other similar products.  For example, we do not want to put fiancée petitions ahead of petitions filed by those seeking to reunite their immediate families in preference categories where the beneficiaries will be able to apply for a visa once we approve the petition.  Our goal for fiancée petitions continues to be 6 months, and, as we’ve indicated on our website, our Vermont Service Center is at that timeframe right now.  I recommend you check our website occasionally for updates on our processing times. If you don’t receive an answer within the processing time, I suggest you contact our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 for assistance.

It is certainly possible that an isolated case may rarely be processed out of normal order based on the compelling circumstances, or where a case was used for training purposes.  We recognize that every fiancée petition is time sensitive because of the very nature of these petitions.  As a matter of fairness we do strive to move them into the adjudicative process in the order of receipt. 

STEVE & SANDY Hill

Our K1 Timeline

Met online - March 30 2007

Sent I129 - June 15 2007

Received - June 18 2007

Check Cashed - June 22 2007

Recieved NOA1 - June 25 2007

Receved NOA2 - November 20 2007 (FINALLY)

NVC received - November 26 2007

NVC mailed DHL to Bogota - November 28 2007

Package received Embassy in Bogota - December 3 2007

Faxed Packet 3 to Embassy - December 3 2007

Interview - January 18 2008 APPROVED

POE - FLL Jan 25 (Hassle free & quick)

Marriage - Feb. 19th 2008

AOS - EAD - AP Timeline

Mailed AOS, EAD & AP - March 13th 2008

Arrived at Chicago Lockbox - March 15 2008

Signature confirmation of delivery - March 16 2008

Check's cashed - March 21 2008

NOA's recieved - March 23 2008

Biometrics - April 16 2008

AP & EAD Received - May 16 2008

AOS Touches - May 14 & 18 2008

AOS card production ordered - June 12 2008

AOS welcome package sent - June 12 2008

Green Card's Recieved (Sandy & Daughter) June 20 2008

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Colombia
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Day 170 ..... :whistle: .....Please let this be the day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :unsure:

2/17/07-Met in Bogota

4/20/07-returned to Bogota to see her

5/18/07-sent out I129f

5/19/07-returned to Bogota to see her

5/21/07-received at VCS

5/28/07-Received NOA1

5/30/07-touch

7/4/07-returned to see her

10/17/07-Met Leidy in Panama for 5 days

10/26/07-RFE

10/27/07-Sent back RFE

10/29/07-Touch due to RFE arriving

10/30/07-Touch

10/31/07-Touch

11/15/07-NOA2 Sent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11/16/07-Touch

11/19/07-NVC Received

11/21/07-Left NVC for Consulate

11/22/07-Returned to see Leidy after her stay in the hospital..

11/23/07-Consualte received

11/26/07-Packet 3 sent to Leidy

12/04/07-Packet 3 received

12/04/07-Packet 3 sent

12/31/07-Interview date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!

1/9/08- Leidy's overnight flight will arrive to JFK airport!!!!!!

 
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