October / November I-130 2007 Filers

[Beth/ Paris Heart 2]

I just really dont know what to do.

I have never felt this way before. so hopeless. and that is what I feel.

I agree, there would be some hope if we at least saw VSC processing in somewhat of an ORDER..but no..here we are...all lost in the dark.

I am so angry.

Do you think it would have mattered if we had all gotten lawyers? (like anyone could afford it with the VISA fees too!)

Maybe I just need to take a break from VJ because I have started checking it obsessively seeing if anyone has updated approvals.

Shrewkgal,

I know what you mean, I feel like a junkie who needs her VJ fix. Need to breath for a bit, hang in there everyone, and God Bless us all.

Paris Heart

[shrewdgal 0]

well guys.

I go to church with my local state senator and am best friends with his daughter. I work right down from my congressman's office and have had no success with the congressman and his workers are rude. So- the senator is going to contact the Congressman's office on behalf of me and this is the email I sent.

Hey P*

I need to send you my receipt number and I forgot the paper at home.

If you think it would be better (or no difference at all) I can call

Congressman B***** myself. Just let me know.

I dont know how much you know about my specific immigration process

(probably more than I do, haha) but I have been at Vermont since October

30. That is 164 days.

I do not want special treatment, that is not what this is about but I am

just so frustrated with this entire process. I understand that USCIS

received like 1 million more applications than last year and obviously

there will be a time delay.

Here is my struggle. All of us in that time window that are being delayed

had to pay the increased fee that was implemented so that processing times

could be cut (due to more employees I think).

The USCIS proudly boasts that they process cases in order as received, but

I am not sure where they received this information (maybe 3 years ago that

was true..but not from the patterns I have seen now). I know of a few

people that sent in their I-130 after Christmas and have already been

passed through Vermont and are now at NVC.

I am just really dissapointed. All my life I have heard how that the

honesty and honor of government is a lie and I refused to believe it. I

still do not believe it to that extent, but I do not understand why our

government officials all over the country (especially those in Vermont's

jurisdiction) are not protecting us.

I cannot explain to you how you have gained even more respect from me and

those I have told about you since you are so willing to at least CARE

about my case. It was very disheartening to speak to the rep. at Congressman B****

office and to get rude responses- AND incorrect advice. She told me to

file the I-129 (in conjunction with the I-130) and vermont is phasing out

those petitions and not even processing them anymore...

Anyway, thank you Phillip and I just want you to know that I have seen you

stand by your convictions and commitments and you truly care. THAT is what

government is supposed to be. I teach my students that we have a government

for the people by the people and all I can think is that when I call my

representatives to ask for help that I am seen as a nuisance. Your service

will not go unnoticed and God will bless you for that.

My other question - is there nothing we can do to change this process? It

isnt just about getting my husband home (although I want him home badly)

it is about getting the focus of our country back on the people and back

on the family.

K-1 petitions are for fiance's and those cases are being processed about 3

times faster than those of us that are married. Special work Visa's are

being processed almost immediately after petition. Those of us separated

from our husbands, wives, parents, and children..we are the ones getting

lost in the shuffle.

Okay, I am off my soapbox now but I just feel the need to make people

understand what I see, haha.

Thanks again Phillip.

[hyd617 1]

well guys.

I go to church with my local state senator and am best friends with his daughter. I work right down from my congressman's office and have had no success with the congressman and his workers are rude. So- the senator is going to contact the Congressman's office on behalf of me and this is the email I sent.

Hey P*

I need to send you my receipt number and I forgot the paper at home.

If you think it would be better (or no difference at all) I can call

Congressman B***** myself. Just let me know.

I dont know how much you know about my specific immigration process

(probably more than I do, haha) but I have been at Vermont since October

30. That is 164 days.

I do not want special treatment, that is not what this is about but I am

just so frustrated with this entire process. I understand that USCIS

received like 1 million more applications than last year and obviously

there will be a time delay.

Here is my struggle. All of us in that time window that are being delayed

had to pay the increased fee that was implemented so that processing times

could be cut (due to more employees I think).

The USCIS proudly boasts that they process cases in order as received, but

I am not sure where they received this information (maybe 3 years ago that

was true..but not from the patterns I have seen now). I know of a few

people that sent in their I-130 after Christmas and have already been

passed through Vermont and are now at NVC.

I am just really dissapointed. All my life I have heard how that the

honesty and honor of government is a lie and I refused to believe it. I

still do not believe it to that extent, but I do not understand why our

government officials all over the country (especially those in Vermont's

jurisdiction) are not protecting us.

I cannot explain to you how you have gained even more respect from me and

those I have told about you since you are so willing to at least CARE

about my case. It was very disheartening to speak to the rep. at Congressman B****

office and to get rude responses- AND incorrect advice. She told me to

file the I-129 (in conjunction with the I-130) and vermont is phasing out

those petitions and not even processing them anymore...

Anyway, thank you Phillip and I just want you to know that I have seen you

stand by your convictions and commitments and you truly care. THAT is what

government is supposed to be. I teach my students that we have a government

for the people by the people and all I can think is that when I call my

representatives to ask for help that I am seen as a nuisance. Your service

will not go unnoticed and God will bless you for that.

My other question - is there nothing we can do to change this process? It

isnt just about getting my husband home (although I want him home badly)

it is about getting the focus of our country back on the people and back

on the family.

K-1 petitions are for fiance's and those cases are being processed about 3

times faster than those of us that are married. Special work Visa's are

being processed almost immediately after petition. Those of us separated

from our husbands, wives, parents, and children..we are the ones getting

lost in the shuffle.

Okay, I am off my soapbox now but I just feel the need to make people

understand what I see, haha.

Thanks again Phillip.

hey thats cool, let us know if u have any luck.....

[shrewdgal 0]

well guys.

I go to church with my local state senator and am best friends with his daughter. I work right down from my congressman's office and have had no success with the congressman and his workers are rude. So- the senator is going to contact the Congressman's office on behalf of me and this is the email I sent.

Hey P*

I need to send you my receipt number and I forgot the paper at home.

If you think it would be better (or no difference at all) I can call

Congressman B***** myself. Just let me know.

I dont know how much you know about my specific immigration process

(probably more than I do, haha) but I have been at Vermont since October

30. That is 164 days.

I do not want special treatment, that is not what this is about but I am

just so frustrated with this entire process. I understand that USCIS

received like 1 million more applications than last year and obviously

there will be a time delay.

Here is my struggle. All of us in that time window that are being delayed

had to pay the increased fee that was implemented so that processing times

could be cut (due to more employees I think).

The USCIS proudly boasts that they process cases in order as received, but

I am not sure where they received this information (maybe 3 years ago that

was true..but not from the patterns I have seen now). I know of a few

people that sent in their I-130 after Christmas and have already been

passed through Vermont and are now at NVC.

I am just really dissapointed. All my life I have heard how that the

honesty and honor of government is a lie and I refused to believe it. I

still do not believe it to that extent, but I do not understand why our

government officials all over the country (especially those in Vermont's

jurisdiction) are not protecting us.

I cannot explain to you how you have gained even more respect from me and

those I have told about you since you are so willing to at least CARE

about my case. It was very disheartening to speak to the rep. at Congressman B****

office and to get rude responses- AND incorrect advice. She told me to

file the I-129 (in conjunction with the I-130) and vermont is phasing out

those petitions and not even processing them anymore...

Anyway, thank you Phillip and I just want you to know that I have seen you

stand by your convictions and commitments and you truly care. THAT is what

government is supposed to be. I teach my students that we have a government

for the people by the people and all I can think is that when I call my

representatives to ask for help that I am seen as a nuisance. Your service

will not go unnoticed and God will bless you for that.

My other question - is there nothing we can do to change this process? It

isnt just about getting my husband home (although I want him home badly)

it is about getting the focus of our country back on the people and back

on the family.

K-1 petitions are for fiance's and those cases are being processed about 3

times faster than those of us that are married. Special work Visa's are

being processed almost immediately after petition. Those of us separated

from our husbands, wives, parents, and children..we are the ones getting

lost in the shuffle.

Okay, I am off my soapbox now but I just feel the need to make people

understand what I see, haha.

Thanks again Phillip.

hey thats cool, let us know if u have any luck.....

I totally will.

Guys. I really thought this was our week...well...it isnt over yet. I am praying for us.

[hyd617 1]

well guys.

I go to church with my local state senator and am best friends with his daughter. I work right down from my congressman's office and have had no success with the congressman and his workers are rude. So- the senator is going to contact the Congressman's office on behalf of me and this is the email I sent.

Hey P*

I need to send you my receipt number and I forgot the paper at home.

If you think it would be better (or no difference at all) I can call

Congressman B***** myself. Just let me know.

I dont know how much you know about my specific immigration process

(probably more than I do, haha) but I have been at Vermont since October

30. That is 164 days.

I do not want special treatment, that is not what this is about but I am

just so frustrated with this entire process. I understand that USCIS

received like 1 million more applications than last year and obviously

there will be a time delay.

Here is my struggle. All of us in that time window that are being delayed

had to pay the increased fee that was implemented so that processing times

could be cut (due to more employees I think).

The USCIS proudly boasts that they process cases in order as received, but

I am not sure where they received this information (maybe 3 years ago that

was true..but not from the patterns I have seen now). I know of a few

people that sent in their I-130 after Christmas and have already been

passed through Vermont and are now at NVC.

I am just really dissapointed. All my life I have heard how that the

honesty and honor of government is a lie and I refused to believe it. I

still do not believe it to that extent, but I do not understand why our

government officials all over the country (especially those in Vermont's

jurisdiction) are not protecting us.

I cannot explain to you how you have gained even more respect from me and

those I have told about you since you are so willing to at least CARE

about my case. It was very disheartening to speak to the rep. at Congressman B****

office and to get rude responses- AND incorrect advice. She told me to

file the I-129 (in conjunction with the I-130) and vermont is phasing out

those petitions and not even processing them anymore...

Anyway, thank you Phillip and I just want you to know that I have seen you

stand by your convictions and commitments and you truly care. THAT is what

government is supposed to be. I teach my students that we have a government

for the people by the people and all I can think is that when I call my

representatives to ask for help that I am seen as a nuisance. Your service

will not go unnoticed and God will bless you for that.

My other question - is there nothing we can do to change this process? It

isnt just about getting my husband home (although I want him home badly)

it is about getting the focus of our country back on the people and back

on the family.

K-1 petitions are for fiance's and those cases are being processed about 3

times faster than those of us that are married. Special work Visa's are

being processed almost immediately after petition. Those of us separated

from our husbands, wives, parents, and children..we are the ones getting

lost in the shuffle.

Okay, I am off my soapbox now but I just feel the need to make people

understand what I see, haha.

Thanks again Phillip.

hey thats cool, let us know if u have any luck.....

I totally will.

Guys. I really thought this was our week...well...it isnt over yet. I am praying for us.

GUYS I JUST CALLED USCIS... i coudlnt wait another wekk.. plus i was off today.. i had this urge to call.. andi had a feeling maybe they had my info wrong in their system.. since i mailed my i130 is oct.. and got noa1 in january.. i had a feeling they were porb counting me as a january filer

so i called uscis.. CUSTOMER serv rep.. piked up.. i said HI i have a questin about my case.. im reaching 6months and I was wondering what date you have in ur system as receiving the app.. since i mailed in oct.. he said LET ME CHK, HE CAME BAK AND SAID JAN 11 (WHICH IS WAT MY NOTICE DATE SAYS)

SO THEN I SAID ON MY NOA1 IT SAYS OCT 16... HE SAID OH IM SORY U WIL HAVE TO MAKE AN INFO PASS APPT. IM LIKE OK.. IS THERE A WAY U CAN TRANSFER ME TO AN OFFICER. HE SAID NO.. MAKE AN APPT. AND LET THEM KNOW WHAT HAPPENED.. AT THE LOCAL OFFIC.E. I SAID OK AND MY HEART BROKE.. I WAS SO SAD.. THEN I WAS LIKE WAIT LET ME TRY TO GET THRU AGAIN USIN RFE LINE..

SO I GOT THRU LADY SHE SAID GOOD MORNIN VERMONT SERVICE CENTER... I SAID HI!! I TOLD HER MY PROBLEM.. AND SHE SAID OK LET ME LOOK IT UP, I T OLD HER I CALLED USCIS AND THEY TOLD ME TO MAKE AN APPT. AND SHES LIEK OK LET ME DOUBLE CHEK AND SHE SAID

YUP WE HAVE U AS RECEIVED OCT 16, BUT WE RECEPITED IT JAN11.. BT WE WIL GO BY OCT.. I SAID WOW THANKS! U MADE MY DAY.. THEN I ASKED HER HOW LONG CAN I EXPECT AN APPROVAL FOR

SHE SAID WE R ON AUG 19 NOW... AND GIVE IT ABUT ANOTHER MONTH.. I SAID THANKS! AND THEN I ASKED HER IHEARD THAT YALL R NOT APPROVING THE 1129F... WHY IS THAT? SHES LIKE OK HANG ON.. SHE CAME BAK

AND SAID ONCE THE OFFICE IS GETIN READY TO ADJUDICATE UR CASE HE WIL INFORM U AS TO WHAT GOT APPROVED.. SHE DINT QUITE ANSWER THE K3 QUESTION BUT OH WELL.. I SAID IL TAKE ANYTHING.. NOW..

THATS IT SO IM GLAD I GOT THRU VSC THEY WERE HELPFUL...AS THEY CAN ACTUALY LOOK UP UR CASE....

SO JUS WANTED TO INFORM YAL!!

[Arlington 5]

Good work hyd!!!

[kitty loves moudi 0]

Thanks for the prayers Shrewd!! Im praying for all of us too to get our approvals

Hey hyd... u go girl... Aug 16 ... weren't they on Aug 19 last month on their timlines? If they get on with approvals, in one month they can easily go thru and approve 2 months + of petitions. Let's pray this is the case.. so we can get our approvals this month

Edited April 11, 2008 by kitty loves moudi

[hyd617 1]

Thanks for the prayers Shrewd!! Im praying for all of us too to get our approvals

Hey hyd... u go girl... Aug 16 ... weren't they on Aug 19 last month on their timlines? If they get on with approvals, in one month they can easily go thru and approve 2 months + of petitions. Let's pray this is the case.. so we can get our approvals this month

ya im prayin too alottt..they said AUG 19.. there were on aug 19 last time RIGHT LOL!! i gues they caught up with the july (rfe) folks.. they went bak to july cuz they said they had received the july RFE's back and had to go bak to those petitions... i gues they r caught up with that now.. lets see what this months proceesing times have in store for us... byeee

[kitty loves moudi 0]

Back in square one.. ok, np. I can deal with that as long as they start approving more ppl Let it be this month... Oh God I hope so.. let's keep positive

[shrewdgal 0]

Back in square one.. ok, np. I can deal with that as long as they start approving more ppl Let it be this month... Oh God I hope so.. let's keep positive

no news?

I had a dream that I got a white envelope and started opening it..I knew it was my NOA2 and I started shaking with excitement and woke myself up

maybe that is a sign of things to come...one can hope....

[kitty loves moudi 0]

Back in square one.. ok, np. I can deal with that as long as they start approving more ppl Let it be this month... Oh God I hope so.. let's keep positive

no news?

I had a dream that I got a white envelope and started opening it..I knew it was my NOA2 and I started shaking with excitement and woke myself up

maybe that is a sign of things to come...one can hope....

That's so sweet... its probably a sign of what is soon arrive I really hope soooo.

Check for my notice tonight toooo I have only bad dreams these days

[hyd617 1]

Back in square one.. ok, np. I can deal with that as long as they start approving more ppl Let it be this month... Oh God I hope so.. let's keep positive

no news?

I had a dream that I got a white envelope and started opening it..I knew it was my NOA2 and I started shaking with excitement and woke myself up

maybe that is a sign of things to come...one can hope....

That's so sweet... its probably a sign of what is soon arrive I really hope soooo.

Check for my notice tonight toooo I have only bad dreams these days

LOLLL i hope it beocmes reality... maybe IT is a sign.... wow.. good dream!! lets see what happens within the next few weeks...

[nepaliguy 0]

Hi guys,

Wanted to share a good news with you and also ask some questions. My wife received our I-130 approval 3 days ago, which said the approval date was April 2. She mailed the petition on Nov. 13, NSC received on 15th, but the letter says "priority date" is Nov. 19th. So, didn't understand that part.

I made my wife call NVC number to see if they have assigned any case number. She says she can't hear anything about the case number. So, i was wondering if she is doing something wrong. Can somebody please help me in detail with this case# thingie...like what number(s) to call, uscis number (both noa1 and noa2 have the same numbers WAC08....).

Thanks a lot in advance.

I was not really expecting the approvaL this soon. I was thinking somewhere around end of may and beginning of june. So, I am really pleasantly surprised. Good luck to those who have been waiting.

Thanks again.

[MISSINGYOU 0]

Many congratulations to you!!! I've filed around the same time as you, but my case has not had a touch since 2/19. I hope to have my approval soon too. Can you please update your timeline, so that other people can have an estimate of theirs. Thank you!!

May I ask if you have also filed K3? If so, did you hear anything about that?

[nepaliguy 0]

Hi MISSINGYOU,

Thank you. The first few time we checked, I dont believe we saw any touches in our online update. We just received the approval letter. No, we have not filed K3.

I hope you get ur approval soon. This one is simply a waiting game. So, ur number will come too. Good luck.

Many congratulations to you!!! I've filed around the same time as you, but my case has not had a touch since 2/19. I hope to have my approval soon too. Can you please update your timeline, so that other people can have an estimate of theirs. Thank you!!

May I ask if you have also filed K3? If so, did you hear anything about that?