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

[Jason-Sasha 1]

Up from 97 to 95. Whooo!!!

[thejoz 0]

The one thing I don't get, why is there someone who waited practically 7 months for an NOA2...and yet one person who waited only about 2 months for theirs?

Why such the large discrepancies?

[BYRON-LEIDY 0]

Up to 18!!! ....like the Jeffersons....movin on up!!!!!...lol....

[Jasman0717 9]

Wow

[Zee Bee 61]

Opinion post....

Do you think it would be crazy of me to book February 23,2008 for our wedding day?? Approvals seems to be taking right around 90-120 days - and on the forms that go to the embassy in the SO's country it says have you made travel arrangements, set wedding dates etc. Also, the lady i am in contact with at the Embassy in Syria told me to let her know as soon as i've gotten approval and she'll keep an eye out for his file. Should I trust all of this?

My mom and I went to look at a few places today and they all say hurry and book before there is nothing left. I am afraid that if i don't book we'll get approved and i'll be having my wedding at some VFW (no offense to those who are going that route, its just not our style). But i'm afraid if i do book it'll be february before we even get our NOA2.

Also - i guess this question is for Zee - your the only one who is semi local i've noticed - Have you begun looking around for reception sites - just wondered what the per head cost has been for you if you have. We saw two places today both seemed to be comparable in price - not in atmosphere tho - around 70-75 dollars per head - including open bar and one of them even a chocolate fondue fountain with every fruit imaginable, drink fountain, and cake from a well known well respected baker in the area.

I think i'm going to take a break and send some pics to print - Snapfish has a sale today and tomrorow yet on digital picture developing for just 9 cents a pic - enter the coupon code Cloud9 when ordering!!

Have a great nite everyone! If we can't look forward to approvals - we can certainly look forward to the weekend!

I would NOT book anything. With the way VSC has been going lately who knows what is going to happen? Also, considering the fact that your fiance is from Syria there is a high possibility that he may be put on AP/AR (not saying for sure but it happens to a lot of MENA men) and this can also put a kink in your plans. Because of that I haven't even thought about receptions or anything but now that we are approved I may venture out a little.

Good luck

[Nicole_Michel2007 0]

Opinion post....

Do you think it would be crazy of me to book February 23,2008 for our wedding day?? Approvals seems to be taking right around 90-120 days - and on the forms that go to the embassy in the SO's country it says have you made travel arrangements, set wedding dates etc. Also, the lady i am in contact with at the Embassy in Syria told me to let her know as soon as i've gotten approval and she'll keep an eye out for his file. Should I trust all of this?

My mom and I went to look at a few places today and they all say hurry and book before there is nothing left. I am afraid that if i don't book we'll get approved and i'll be having my wedding at some VFW (no offense to those who are going that route, its just not our style). But i'm afraid if i do book it'll be february before we even get our NOA2.

Also - i guess this question is for Zee - your the only one who is semi local i've noticed - Have you begun looking around for reception sites - just wondered what the per head cost has been for you if you have. We saw two places today both seemed to be comparable in price - not in atmosphere tho - around 70-75 dollars per head - including open bar and one of them even a chocolate fondue fountain with every fruit imaginable, drink fountain, and cake from a well known well respected baker in the area.

I think i'm going to take a break and send some pics to print - Snapfish has a sale today and tomrorow yet on digital picture developing for just 9 cents a pic - enter the coupon code Cloud9 when ordering!!

Have a great nite everyone! If we can't look forward to approvals - we can certainly look forward to the weekend!

I would NOT book anything. With the way VSC has been going lately who knows what is going to happen? Also, considering the fact that your fiance is from Syria there is a high possibility that he may be put on AP/AR (not saying for sure but it happens to a lot of MENA men) and this can also put a kink in your plans. Because of that I haven't even thought about receptions or anything but now that we are approved I may venture out a little.

Good luck

I appreciate everyone's opinions - I was feeling very hopeful and although everything on here screamed there will be delays i was still just floating in the clouds wanting to plan and have him here - i think i needed to hear all of your opinions to become a bit more grounded on the issue!

Thanks again!!

[Bill y Bella 0]

The one thing I don't get, why is there someone who waited practically 7 months for an NOA2...and yet one person who waited only about 2 months for theirs?

Why such the large discrepancies?

Possible reasons for quick processing:

1. Military expedite

2. Congressional involvement

3. Beneficiary from Cuba

Possible reasons for delayed processing:

1. Slow response to an RFE

2. Security concerns that require extra scrutiny of the petition

3. Bureaucratic error

[cuteprince 0]

Up from 97 to 95. Whooo!!!

Wow I am up from 77 to 74, Keep going VSC

[bszoom42 0]

The one thing I don't get, why is there someone who waited practically 7 months for an NOA2...and yet one person who waited only about 2 months for theirs?

Why such the large discrepancies?

Possible reasons for quick processing:

1. Military expedite

2. Congressional involvement

3. Beneficiary from Cuba

Possible reasons for delayed processing:

1. Slow response to an RFE

2. Security concerns that require extra scrutiny of the petition

3. Bureaucratic error

All good reasons, and I would like to add "Incorrect timeline entry" to both lists.

[rakkaus 0]

One little correction:

Here are the latest lists generated at 9/6/2007 11:51:33 PM

Latest VSC NOA2s

      Names                      Type   NOA1        NOA2

3 marieke & thomas K1 8/28/2007 9/2/2007

This really got my attention!! But in looking at Marieke's timeline, it looks like the first "NOA1" (it looks like they called and were told one should have been issued?) was more like 6/26, although you're right that the actual, mailed NOA1 was less than a week before the NOA2. Sorry, I know that's picking nits, but my heart just about leapt inside me when I saw those dates!

I'll be adding myself to the list as soon as I get my NOA1... Come on guys!

[Jason-Sasha 1]

It's Friday! I'm going back to work now. only had 30 minutes break. I hope to see some Friday approvals when I get home tonight. C'mon VSC!!

[rae_and_scott 1]

Seriously, there has only been 1 this whole week! VSC owes us some approvals.

[Jason-Sasha 1]

Seriously, there has only been 1 this whole week! VSC owes us some approvals.

You ain't kiddin'!!

[cuteprince 0]

Seriously, there has only been 1 this whole week! VSC owes us some approvals.

You ain't kiddin'!!

I just noticed, How did you get label as "Impatient member"

[BYRON-LEIDY 0]

Guess there goes another week with nothing much happening...