I suspect RFE

[deadbird 2]

I'm a VSC filer and it's been 72 days since my NOA1. I have heard NOTHING, haven't got a touch since April 17 according to the site, which is possibly not accurate. I realize VSC slowed to almost nothing in recent weeks, but how many other VSC April filers have no approval and NO RFE?

I tried the RFE trick but they didn't tell me anything I couldn't find out on the site, and they also said I didn't appear to have an RFE at all, and I was within normal processing times, yadda yadda.

I tried contacting my congressman but that didn't get me anywhere either. I'll be calling around again this week and pestering anyone who picks up that phone.

I've heard of cases getting denied or expired or something because an RFE was sent and never responded to. Well, if I have an RFE and god forbid it actually got lost in snail mail, how would I ever be able to respond if their system is all messed up and says I don't have one?

I just feel so helpless. Any advice?

[msu17 0]

I didnt get one, but from what I've heard of others with RFE, they see the status change online. In addition, there *should* be a touch (though anything's possible with USCIS...) I'd say if there are no touches, no change of status and the people at VSC said you dont have one, I think you dont have one! It sucks you are nearing CSC timelines though! Good luck!

[L_n_O 3]

well VSC slowed down considerably in recent weeks.. just hope they're catching up and getting to your file..

watch the secret! download it online.. all about the law of attraction and seeing in your mind what you want to happen and then it'll happen

So, visualize with me, your NOA2 COMES IN THE MAIL!! you're holding it in your hand!!

[qbertz7 1]

Also seems like there is sometimes a hold up for petitions from Middle Eastern/ North African countires. Not sure if there is any reason behind it or if it's just a coincidence...

[ramos96 1]

Leave the poor people alone. You are in the queue

Go count some beans or clean up your house or write some letters to your significant other. Time will pass dont worry!!

Play a video game together

Just be patient is all im saying.

If you filled out all the forms correctly you will be fine.

Sincerely,

Ramos

[deadbird 2]

I didnt get one, but from what I've heard of others with RFE, they see the status change online. In addition, there *should* be a touch (though anything's possible with USCIS...) I'd say if there are no touches, no change of status and the people at VSC said you dont have one, I think you dont have one! It sucks you are nearing CSC timelines though! Good luck!

Yeah, you think you hit a lucky break because of being a VSC filer, but then it really sucks to see all the approvals ahead of yours and praying that "today might be the day"....and then when you're going to bed, you check one last time and it still says "Last updated 04/17/07". I keep thinking it's punishment for ever thinking I was soooooo lucky in the first place, lol. -sigh-

[deadbird 2]

Leave the poor people alone. You are in the queue

Go count some beans or clean up your house or write some letters to your significant other. Time will pass dont worry!!

Play a video game together

Just be patient is all im saying.

If you filled out all the forms correctly you will be fine.

Sincerely,

Ramos

Oh believe me, I'm busy, I have two jobs and work 75 hours a week, so I don't have time to do anything else but sleep and cry. I would just like to stop being so miserable! I mean, was it too much to hope that he would be here by Christmas? (guess so... ) Honestly, it's been 85 days since my fiance and I have seen each other, and it just feels like this time apart is getting worse and worse, but that's how it's been every day since I've come back to the states. So...72 days kind of felt the same that it did at 32 days, etc. It just really hurts to see people who got their NOA1 on the same day as us already have an interview date.

[ramos96 1]

Every case is different. You have to learn to ride the waves, your dealing with the US government here, the greatest beaucracy in the free world. Just remember that your not alone, there are THOUSANDS of other couples in the same lame ### boat as you are in. We used to be in that same lame ### boat and thought it would never end but it did and it will for you

Have hope and remember why you are both together, this time apart is nothing compared to what you will have together.

As Obi One Kanobi said: The power of the government is nothing compared to the power of two people loving each other.

Sincerely,

Ramos

p.s Lucas can sue I dont care im in international waters, sucka

Edited June 25, 2007 by ramos96

[bszoom42 0]

I don't think you're that far off from receiving a NOA2. You can definitely call USCIS using the RFE trick to see if you do have an RFE, but here is a list of people who received their NOA2s from VSC in June.

Name				 Visa   Country		   NOA1	   NOA2
Carmi & Lonnie	   K1	 Philippines	   04/11/07   06/22/07
Steph & Joe		  K3	 India			 11/02/06   06/21/07
Chinenye & Amadi	 K1	 Nigeria		   05/03/07   06/21/07
Pri & Ran			K3	 India			 04/18/07   06/15/07
Ayodeji & Kia Smith  K3	 Nigeria		   12/14/06   06/12/07
M & S				K1	 Estonia		   03/16/07   06/11/07
Dawn & Aaron		 K3	 United Kingdom	02/05/07   06/04/07
Elena & David		K1	 Russia			03/13/07   06/04/07
S & V				K3	 India			 03/22/07   06/01/07

Hopefully you will get yours in the next couple of weeks.

[deadbird 2]

I don't think you're that far off from receiving a NOA2. You can definitely call USCIS using the RFE trick to see if you do have an RFE, but here is a list of people who received their NOA2s from VSC in June.

Name				 Visa   Country		   NOA1	   NOA2
Carmi & Lonnie	   K1	 Philippines	   04/11/07   06/22/07
Steph & Joe		  K3	 India			 11/02/06   06/21/07
Chinenye & Amadi	 K1	 Nigeria		   05/03/07   06/21/07
Pri & Ran			K3	 India			 04/18/07   06/15/07
Ayodeji & Kia Smith  K3	 Nigeria		   12/14/06   06/12/07
M & S				K1	 Estonia		   03/16/07   06/11/07
Dawn & Aaron		 K3	 United Kingdom	02/05/07   06/04/07
Elena & David		K1	 Russia			03/13/07   06/04/07
S & V				K3	 India			 03/22/07   06/01/07

Hopefully you will get yours in the next couple of weeks.

Next couple days would be good too, of course. I just have a sinking feeling that you know...6 months from now my receipt date will be the one on the processing times page. I think the person I talked to at USCIS wasn't one of the people from VSC because it was kind of late in the day and it mentioned at one point that no one was at the service center I was trying to contact, yet I got a breathing person on the other end...I'll keep trying...but honestly I question how much longer I can stand it here in the US before hopping a plane and going back to him for good. I don't care where we live as long as we're together, hell, we could live under a bridge on the moon for all I care. Maybe we'll find some stray I-129Fs sitting in a bin up there or floating in space. lol

[etripke 0]

I don't think you're that far off from receiving a NOA2. You can definitely call USCIS using the RFE trick to see if you do have an RFE, but here is a list of people who received their NOA2s from VSC in June.

Name				 Visa   Country		   NOA1	   NOA2
Carmi & Lonnie	   K1	 Philippines	   04/11/07   06/22/07
Steph & Joe		  K3	 India			 11/02/06   06/21/07
Chinenye & Amadi	 K1	 Nigeria		   05/03/07   06/21/07
Pri & Ran			K3	 India			 04/18/07   06/15/07
Ayodeji & Kia Smith  K3	 Nigeria		   12/14/06   06/12/07
M & S				K1	 Estonia		   03/16/07   06/11/07
Dawn & Aaron		 K3	 United Kingdom	02/05/07   06/04/07
Elena & David		K1	 Russia			03/13/07   06/04/07
S & V				K3	 India			 03/22/07   06/01/07

Hopefully you will get yours in the next couple of weeks.

Next couple days would be good too, of course. I just have a sinking feeling that you know...6 months from now my receipt date will be the one on the processing times page. I think the person I talked to at USCIS wasn't one of the people from VSC because it was kind of late in the day and it mentioned at one point that no one was at the service center I was trying to contact, yet I got a breathing person on the other end...I'll keep trying...but honestly I question how much longer I can stand it here in the US before hopping a plane and going back to him for good. I don't care where we live as long as we're together, hell, we could live under a bridge on the moon for all I care. Maybe we'll find some stray I-129Fs sitting in a bin up there or floating in space. lol

My Guess is that he is stuck in name checks. Huskerkiev spoke of this before and it is not all that uncommon with MENA benificiaries.

[L_n_O 3]

You know, you can still go and visit your fiance..........

Just thought I'd point it out since you said it's been something like 3 months and you working 60-70 hour weeks

you probably have all that vacation time just festering!

USE IT!

[deadbird 2]

My Guess is that he is stuck in name checks. Huskerkiev spoke of this before and it is not all that uncommon with MENA benificiaries.

I'm thinking we probably hit some snags because of the fact that he was here before, too. And there's some large red flags with our petition---i.e. we didn't see each other in person for over 5 1/2 years. So a bit of our impatience comes from the whole "ok, we were apart 5+ years and you're telling us we STILL have to wait to get married?? #######!!!!!!!!"

But this is definitely me lately:

[deadbird 2]

You know, you can still go and visit your fiance..........

Just thought I'd point it out since you said it's been something like 3 months and you working 60-70 hour weeks

you probably have all that vacation time just festering!

USE IT!

lol not quite....definitely trying to pay off an old credit card bill and some $2500 in car repairs I had in the past month (blown head gasket and a ton of other stuff)

I was thinking around Christmas if he's not here yet, I'll be able to sneak away and spend both Christmas and New Year's with him...would be nice! He's hesitant to plan for it because he's optimistic he'll be here by then...let's face it though, Cairo isn't known for processing these fast, and we're going to get stuck with AR/AP too. I'm thinking we'll be lucky if he's here by next spring, if we're having this much trouble getting through VSC!

[Krikit 1,165]

Yes, this is a terribly long process to endure when you're so far apart and you're reliant on government processes and permissions to be together. It's understandable that each little step of acknowledgement from that process becomes very important in your life, and it becomes frustrating to see others achieving those milestones ahead of you.

The nice thing about time is that it passes. Each day is bringing you one step closer to each other. Today, you are further ahead in your process than you were yesterday. You are filling your time wisely and you will soon be together. When that time comes, all this will be a distant memory.

Hang in there, Sparrow. Your time will come. All the best in your journey to be with your loved one.

K