Waiting on the VSC to make a decision?

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Congrats to everyone!!!!

[Bill y Bella 0]

I looked at the stats again and you are right about June....it only change a few to go by received date but on July

when I pulled up sent dates versus NOA1 dates it made a big difference...infact I show 24 that are waiting that sent there

application in July....it was like someone else said, there was such a huge influx of applications that some NOA1's were very late

in being sent out...but VSC does not go by that....but by the date they received the applications which should make some

July filers feel better!!!!!!!!

Also everyone checking stats should remember to bracket the period they want to investigate. VJ excludes the beginning and ending search dates from the results. I always start a monthly search with the last day of the previous month and the 1st day of the month that follows. July's search dates should be June 30th to August 1st. If you search from the July 1 to July 31st you will lose 2 days of results.

[AnewKINDofFEELIN 0]

I had a NOA1 date of August 28th.

I called the first time, spoke to NVC, and they said it was dated August 8th.

Then I called and spoke to VSC through the RFE trick, and they told me it was received July 27th.

Seriously, they need to correct their methods of dating.

[charlene 0]

I looked at the stats again and you are right about June....it only change a few to go by received date but on July

when I pulled up sent dates versus NOA1 dates it made a big difference...infact I show 24 that are waiting that sent there

application in July....it was like someone else said, there was such a huge influx of applications that some NOA1's were very late

in being sent out...but VSC does not go by that....but by the date they received the applications which should make some

July filers feel better!!!!!!!!

Also everyone checking stats should remember to bracket the period they want to investigate. VJ excludes the beginning and ending search dates from the results. I always start a monthly search with the last day of the previous month and the 1st day of the month that follows. July's search dates should be June 30th to August 1st. If you search from the July 1 to July 31st you will lose 2 days of results.

I actually did this on the from end of the July dates I put in June 28 (sent date) and that would make the received date a couple of

days later...

[ric 0]

Okay guys, I need your thoughts

I jsut called the national number and talked to a very nice, but seriously dim, customer service rep. She asked me questions about other forms, made me repeat how to spell everything five times, and asked me for my zipcode at least six times. This was of no help, so I did what most people do when they're desperate.

They call the service center. Usually they're more helpful. Anyway, I talked to a nice guy, who said that at this point I could file for an expedite, since its been nearly eight months, and it was outside of processing.

He said dial the national number, 1,2,2,6,2 (no receipt number) and i could talk to a rep.

... this doesn't work.

Any tips or was he just bs'ing me to get me off the line? He assured me, however, that like it has been for the last two months, it was exactly where it needed to be for a decision.

Tips, suggestions?

Edited January 28, 2008 by ric

[charlene 0]

I was told the same thing....I tried to call that number and it did not work either....I can't remember what I did, but I kept trying

different menu's and I finally got hold of a person who helped me get to someone to fill out an expedite form....

she said that due to my history that I could file as USC error...which I did and she then she told me that I would hear in

5 business days....I did hear in 2 days and was turned downed saying that I did not "qualify" for an expedited form"

I do not what else to do at this point....you can see our timeline for explanation of our process...

Nothing else to do but wait....although I would love to call but I know that I would probably just wind up being more frustrated.

[trinner 0]

Ok, I agree with the logic you all gave - it makes perfect sense that the sent date is probably the most accurate measure.

I also took the suggestion to use the "last seen" time for inactive profiles. If the I-129F sent date is at least 90 days ago, and it has been at least 60 days since they logged in, I now consider this profile inactive. These code changes were pretty small to make, but I could easily have messed something up in a new and exciting way... so reader beware. Also, not all timelines have associated profiles, and some profiles mark their "last seen" time as private, so there are some that can't be evaluated this way.

So here is the list with these alterations.

Can you tell I miss my girl?

Pending VSC K1 Applications

From: 4/30/2007 To: 1/28/2008 11:50 PM CST

  #  Name                                      I-129F Date Sent       Days Since Last Seen (if older)
  1  Brady & Hannah                            05-05-2007                  0
 2  Manuel & Lani                             05-09-2007  (Has RFE)       0
 3  Elena & David                             05-11-2007                  0
 4  Lalina & Ramesh                           05-14-2007  (Has RFE)
 5  Dayfenix & Eric                           05-19-2007  (Has RFE)       46
 6  Oscar & Lora                              05-26-2007  (Has RFE)       1
May has 6 of 66 pending (90.9% complete), with 1 NOA2s in the last 30 days, and 2 inactive profiles.

  7  GA & ER                                   06-01-2007                  0
 8  Selena & sterling                         06-01-2007                  1
 9  Ana & Virgil                              06-04-2007                  0
10  Harlene & Glenn                           06-04-2007           
11  Peter & Erica                             06-05-2007                  0
12  Hanako & Andrew                           06-08-2007                  0
13  I & W                                     06-26-2007                  41
14  wala & jayel                              06-28-2007                  7
June has 8 of 74 pending (89.2% complete), with 1 NOA2s in the last 30 days, and 3 inactive profiles.

 15  Sunflower & Rino                          07-01-2007                  13
16  A & E                                     07-02-2007                  13
17  Mohammed & Melinda                        07-13-2007           
18  maryna & matt                             07-17-2007                  3
19  Mohammed & Melinda                        07-17-2007                  0
20  Lusi & Gabriel                            07-19-2007           
21  Marvin & Tonza                            07-19-2007                  0
22  Matthew & Marisa                          07-20-2007                  11
23  David M Corrigan & Rebecca J Perfetti     07-23-2007           
24  H�l�ne & Stephen                          07-23-2007                  52
25  Abdelmounim & Donna                       07-24-2007                  44
26  Luisa & Robert                            07-25-2007                  53
27  *** & ***                                 07-26-2007  (Has RFE)       0
28  Carmen & Bert                             07-27-2007                  10
29  Maribeth & Earl                           07-28-2007  (Has RFE)       6
30  Nohemi & Jorge                            07-28-2007  (Has RFE)       1
July has 16 of 128 pending (87.5% complete), with 17 NOA2s in the last 30 days, and 9 inactive profiles.

 31  Shobana & Sunil                           08-15-2007           
32  Arlene & Steve                            08-17-2007                  4
33  Kheng & Ken                               08-20-2007           
34  anca & val                                08-24-2007           
35  Golda & Sean                              08-24-2007  (Has RFE)       19
36  Loshiel D. Benlot & Kenneth C. Bose       08-25-2007           
37  Supanna & Wasan                           08-27-2007                  0
August has 7 of 38 pending (81.6% complete), with 8 NOA2s in the last 30 days, and 3 inactive profiles.

 38  shea & all                                09-01-2007                  0
39  Jo & David                                09-09-2007                  0
40  Sharda & Neil                             09-10-2007                  0
41  Anil & Cindy                              09-14-2007  (Has RFE)       0
42  Bryna & Greg                              09-20-2007                  7
43  Victoria & Philip                         09-20-2007  (Has RFE)       0
44  Magda & James                             09-24-2007                  0
45  rebecca & dominick                        09-25-2007                  13
46  Rebecca & Dominick                        09-25-2007                  0
47  Elnara & Mike                             09-29-2007                  0
48  OS & ST                                   09-29-2007                  4
49  Palm & Christian                          09-29-2007                  0
September has 12 of 58 pending (79.3% complete), with 35 NOA2s in the last 30 days, and 1 inactive profiles.

 50  Alla & John                               10-01-2007                  11
51  Guiying Liu & Alvin Michael Smith         10-01-2007           
52  Michael & Elizabeth                       10-01-2007                  0
53  Sofie & Fabien                            10-02-2007                  0
54  Lola L. & Alvin E.B.                      10-03-2007                  0
55  Aron & Emily                              10-04-2007                  0
56  david & tonisha                           10-05-2007                  1
57  Nomie & stuart                            10-05-2007                  0
58  Kevin & Angela                            10-06-2007                  0
59  Philip & Kirstin                          10-08-2007                  0
60  Eliane & Daniel                           10-09-2007  (Has RFE)       6
61  Sweety & Baby                             10-11-2007                  0
62  Anna & Denny                              10-12-2007           
63  Goodness & Hydro                          10-12-2007                  3
64  emir & kailee                             10-15-2007                  39
65  Emma & Sammy                              10-15-2007                  1
66  Hau & Keith                               10-15-2007                  0
67  Mary & Dan                                10-15-2007                  3
68  karol & cesar                             10-16-2007                  1
69  Victoria & Ryan                           10-16-2007           
70  Doina & John                              10-17-2007                  0
71  Fiona & Phillip                           10-17-2007                  4
72  Oral & Marcia                             10-18-2007                  1
73  Theo & Antionette                         10-18-2007                  0
74  Yulia & Larry                             10-18-2007                  5
75  Alena & Harry                             10-19-2007                  0
76  K & W                                     10-19-2007                  0
77  parveen & ayan                            10-19-2007           
78  Nelyn & Scott                             10-20-2007                  2
79  cheryl & lee                              10-22-2007                  0
80  Jane & Paul                               10-22-2007                  24
81  Lyndilo & Nate                            10-22-2007                  0
82  Mark-Edward & Kristin                     10-22-2007                  1
83  N & L                                     10-22-2007                  2
84  Campbell & Halle                          10-23-2007                  2
85  Elli & Chris                              10-23-2007                  0
86  Flavia & Frankie                          10-23-2007                  6
87  Xian & Jaime                              10-23-2007                  3
88  Camille & Scott                           10-26-2007                  6
89  Graeme & Megan                            10-27-2007                  6
90  Liudmila & Dennis                         10-29-2007  (Has RFE)       5
91  Santiago & Farrah                         10-29-2007  (Has RFE)       0
92  Adriana & Rex                             10-30-2007                  32
93  Sandra & Greg                             10-30-2007                  22
94  Joanna & Stephen                          10-31-2007           
95  Stephen & Roxanne                         10-31-2007           
October has 46 of 73 pending (37% complete), with 23 NOA2s in the last 30 days, and 2 inactive profiles.

 96  Andrea & Alex                             11-01-2007           
97  Jamie & Lauren                            11-01-2007           
98  Sasha & Eriq                              11-01-2007           
99  Toni & Matt                               11-01-2007           
100  Chahid & Stacy                            11-03-2007           
101  Anne & Keith                              11-04-2007           
102  Rupa & LT                                 11-06-2007           
103  Eva & John                                11-07-2007           
104  K & S                                     11-07-2007           
105  philip & nicole                           11-07-2007           
106  Tati & Charlie                            11-07-2007           
107  L & C                                     11-09-2007           
108  sophia & john                             11-09-2007           
109  Lee & Sebastian                           11-10-2007           
110  Liliana & Noel                            11-10-2007           
111  Yao & Liwen                               11-10-2007           
112  Andres & Elizabeth                        11-13-2007           
113  Michal & Caitlin                          11-15-2007           
114  Natalie & Ryan                            11-15-2007           
115  Eunice & Wesley                           11-16-2007  (Has RFE)
116  John & Pamela                             11-16-2007           
117  Nina & Scott                              11-16-2007           
118  Okey & Renita                             11-16-2007           
119  Craig & Mindi                             11-17-2007           
120  Nicoleta & Shawn                          11-19-2007           
121  Yui & Tj                                  11-22-2007           
122  Elias & Samantha                          11-26-2007           
123  Tatiana & Tom                             11-26-2007           
124  Jackson & Melissa                         11-27-2007           
125  Rrez & Chris                              11-27-2007           
126  Daniel & Andrea                           11-28-2007           
127  Lindy & Keith                             11-29-2007           
128  Elena & Mike                              11-30-2007           
129  Hayden & Joyce                            11-30-2007           
130  Yazmin & Kevin                            11-30-2007           
November has 35 of 36 pending (2.8% complete), with 0 NOA2s in the last 30 days, and 0 inactive profiles.

131  Damar & Douglas                           12-01-2007           
132  Graeme & Jen                              12-03-2007           
133  Thunchanok & Robert                       12-04-2007           
134  Yanilda & Donald                          12-04-2007           
135  Benni & Patti                             12-05-2007           
136  Laura & Nicholas                          12-05-2007           
137  Franziska & Ron                           12-06-2007           
138  Stephanie & Stephen                       12-07-2007           
139  Jamaica Eva Ragas & Timothy Dulin         12-10-2007           
140  Bonnie & Timothy                          12-11-2007           
141  Hiu Ha Chan & Tanffy Chan                 12-12-2007           
142  sweet_face & pooh_bear                    12-12-2007           
143  Gem & Frank                               12-13-2007           
144  Habibi & Habiba                           12-13-2007           
145  David & Marcela                           12-14-2007           
146  Kat & JD                                  12-14-2007           
147  Svenja & Aaron                            12-17-2007           
148  Lu & Tom                                  12-18-2007           
149  Helena & Paul                             12-19-2007           
150  David & Shannon                           12-20-2007           
151  Liliana & JCardenas                       12-21-2007           
152  Lori & Eric                               12-21-2007           
153  Suchada & Alvin                           12-26-2007           
154  alena & tj                                12-27-2007           
155  dawn & marvin                             12-27-2007           
156  Shiyang & Anthony                         12-27-2007           
157  Amy & David                               12-29-2007           
158  maribeth & randy                          12-29-2007           
December has 28 of 30 pending (6.7% complete), with 1 NOA2s in the last 30 days, and 0 inactive profiles.

159  E & L                                     01-01-2008           
160  jomylyn & michael                         01-04-2008           
161  Marco & Nicole                            01-04-2008           
162  Mina & Fred                               01-04-2008           
163  Santos & Donna                            01-04-2008           
164  Gosia & Brian                             01-05-2008           
165  L & T                                     01-07-2008           
166  Lilliput/Rosehall & Trelawny              01-07-2008           
167  Lucia & Tom                               01-07-2008           
168  Azzeddine & Kathleen                      01-08-2008           
169  Alba Lucia Perez Vasquez & James Claydon  01-09-2008           
170  Gerry & Karen                             01-10-2008           
171  Louis & Catherine                         01-11-2008           
172  Femi & Noel                               01-12-2008           
173  Priscilla & Eric                          01-12-2008           
174  TL & LN                                   01-12-2008           
175  Justyna & Dominik                         01-14-2008           
176  Miriam & Simon                            01-16-2008           
177  Alejandro & Wanda                         01-17-2008           
178  Tim & Schmissa                            01-17-2008           
179  Bella & Joe                               01-19-2008           
January has 21 of 22 pending (4.5% complete), with 1 NOA2s in the last 30 days, and 0 inactive profiles.


There are 179 pending of 543 applications (67.03% complete).  7 duplicates and 21 INACTIVE profiles ignored.

Profiles are considered inactive if the I-129F sent date is at least 90 days old, and the user's last seen time is 60 days ago or more.

NOA2s issued in the last 30 days:
 Jan 28: 1
 Jan 27: 0
 Jan 26: 0
 Jan 25: 3
 Jan 24: 6
 Jan 23: 2
 Jan 22: 5
 Jan 21: 0
 Jan 20: 0
 Jan 19: 0
 Jan 18: 7
 Jan 17: 3
 Jan 16: 3
 Jan 15: 4
 Jan 14: 4
 Jan 13: 3
 Jan 12: 2
 Jan 11: 4
 Jan 10: 4
 Jan 09: 5
 Jan 08: 6
 Jan 07: 9
 Jan 06: 1
 Jan 05: 0
 Jan 04: 4
 Jan 03: 2
 Jan 02: 6
 Jan 01: 0
 Dec 31: 2
 Dec 30: 1
87 total NOA2s in the last 30 days.

[AnewKINDofFEELIN 0]

I was told the same thing....I tried to call that number and it did not work either....I can't remember what I did, but I kept trying

different menu's and I finally got hold of a person who helped me get to someone to fill out an expedite form....

she said that due to my history that I could file as USC error...which I did and she then she told me that I would hear in

5 business days....I did hear in 2 days and was turned downed saying that I did not "qualify" for an expedited form"

I do not what else to do at this point....you can see our timeline for explanation of our process...

Nothing else to do but wait....although I would love to call but I know that I would probably just wind up being more frustrated.

That's lame. Where's the management? Oh yeah, this is part of DHS.

[Bill y Bella 0]

Ok, I agree with the logic you all gave - it makes perfect sense that the sent date is probably the most accurate measure.

I also took the suggestion to use the "last seen" time for inactive profiles. If the I-129F sent date is at least 90 days ago, and it has been at least 60 days since they logged in, I now consider this profile inactive. These code changes were pretty small to make, but I could easily have messed something up in a new and exciting way... so reader beware. Also, not all timelines have associated profiles, and some profiles mark their "last seen" time as private, so there are some that can't be evaluated this way.

So here is the list with these alterations.

Can you tell I miss my girl?

Wow. That is a great job with the stats and open petitions report. Thanks!

I was struck by how many of the members with open May and June petitions are still active. I had asumed that most of those timelines had been abandoned. It is just incredible that people who filed then are still waiting while October petitions are being approved.

[OsLoraTamm 0]

That's good that they updated the processing time. Maybe they'll actually reach the processing times at some point in the future.

Congrat........We hope your journey continues smoothly from here on......Lora and Oscar.......Loving Cusco, Peru....even in the rain.....

Whoa! still nothing Lora??? #######??

Nothing yet....I am sitting in an airport in Lima with Oscar with a delayed flight....I would give anything to be bringing him home today..... it has been 23 days since they recieved our rfe info......Saw Mirla last night in Lima.....as sweet in person as she is here........Lora

[ric 0]

I was told the same thing....I tried to call that number and it did not work either....I can't remember what I did, but I kept trying

different menu's and I finally got hold of a person who helped me get to someone to fill out an expedite form....

she said that due to my history that I could file as USC error...which I did and she then she told me that I would hear in

5 business days....I did hear in 2 days and was turned downed saying that I did not "qualify" for an expedited form"

I do not what else to do at this point....you can see our timeline for explanation of our process...

Nothing else to do but wait....although I would love to call but I know that I would probably just wind up being more frustrated.

I hate these people. I called today to ask them to do an expedite and they told me I wasn't in an emergency situation, and nor was I miltary so, tough sh*t.

WHy do they tell you you can, if you cant?

I just have to wait .. forever apparently.

[mnieto 2]

I was struck by how many of the members with open May and June petitions are still active. I had asumed that most of those timelines had been abandoned. It is just incredible that people who filed then are still waiting while October petitions are being approved.

That's exactly what I just don't get. It's not important to the Service Centers whose petition they are working on anyway, so why is it so hard for them to keep the petitions in order and work on the first come first served basis?

The same as they can work on an October petition, they could be rather working on a May, June or July petition and rather clear out the backlog.

What's so complicated about that?

[AnewKINDofFEELIN 0]

I was told the same thing....I tried to call that number and it did not work either....I can't remember what I did, but I kept trying

different menu's and I finally got hold of a person who helped me get to someone to fill out an expedite form....

she said that due to my history that I could file as USC error...which I did and she then she told me that I would hear in

5 business days....I did hear in 2 days and was turned downed saying that I did not "qualify" for an expedited form"

I do not what else to do at this point....you can see our timeline for explanation of our process...

Nothing else to do but wait....although I would love to call but I know that I would probably just wind up being more frustrated.

I hate these people. I called today to ask them to do an expedite and they told me I wasn't in an emergency situation, and nor was I miltary so, tough sh*t.

WHy do they tell you you can, if you cant?

I just have to wait .. forever apparently.

You're outside of the processing timeline with no RFEs. I can't believe you can't fill out of an expedite. I'd call again, and if they tell you the same thing, keep badgering them about talking to a supervisor. Don't take no for an answer.

Seriously messed up. Don't you just want to kick them through the phone.

[Bobalouie 0]

I was told the same thing....I tried to call that number and it did not work either....I can't remember what I did, but I kept trying

different menu's and I finally got hold of a person who helped me get to someone to fill out an expedite form....

she said that due to my history that I could file as USC error...which I did and she then she told me that I would hear in

5 business days....I did hear in 2 days and was turned downed saying that I did not "qualify" for an expedited form"

I do not what else to do at this point....you can see our timeline for explanation of our process...

Nothing else to do but wait....although I would love to call but I know that I would probably just wind up being more frustrated.

I hate these people. I called today to ask them to do an expedite and they told me I wasn't in an emergency situation, and nor was I miltary so, tough sh*t.

WHy do they tell you you can, if you cant?

I just have to wait .. forever apparently.

You're outside of the processing timeline with no RFEs. I can't believe you can't fill out of an expedite. I'd call again, and if they tell you the same thing, keep badgering them about talking to a supervisor. Don't take no for an answer.

Seriously messed up. Don't you just want to kick them through the phone.

I think they shouldnt have to fill out an expedite. If you are outside the freakin timelines and dont have any RFE's the onus should be on USCIS to do their Fu*%in jobs and get them approved. The horrible thing about this is that there is no other way (other than the ombudsmans complaint form) to shed light on your case. I would be doing the same thing to be the squeaky wheel and see if I could get someone to take notice. They are just giving the party line and saying that an expedite is for emergency situations and being outside of the timelines does not qualify. BS if you ask me.

On another note, about 4 months ago back in late Sept I think I emailed my congressman about the fact that VSC was not doing anything. They finally got back to me last week. I told them that I had already been approved, but I talked with the lady for about 20 minutes highlighting some of the nuances of the system. I made sure to bring up the USCIS rolling window that virtually guarantees that you are never outside of the timelines do to the extra 30 days you must wait to file a complaint. I also told them about the Cust disservice line and how it is not much of a service if I can read the same stuff off of the website. I know nothing will probably get done with the info, but I am still trying for you guys who are still waiting.

[charlene 0]

I was told the same thing....I tried to call that number and it did not work either....I can't remember what I did, but I kept trying

different menu's and I finally got hold of a person who helped me get to someone to fill out an expedite form....

she said that due to my history that I could file as USC error...which I did and she then she told me that I would hear in

5 business days....I did hear in 2 days and was turned downed saying that I did not "qualify" for an expedited form"

I do not what else to do at this point....you can see our timeline for explanation of our process...

Nothing else to do but wait....although I would love to call but I know that I would probably just wind up being more frustrated.

I hate these people. I called today to ask them to do an expedite and they told me I wasn't in an emergency situation, and nor was I miltary so, tough sh*t.

WHy do they tell you you can, if you cant?

I just have to wait .. forever apparently.

I DO UNDERSTAND!!!!!!!!!!!!

I called a senators office today and tried to get help from them....basically same as congressmans....

of no real value....We are in a BLACK HOLE....WITH NO RECOURSE....

I am sorry..today is not a positive, look for the silver lining day for me!!!!!!!!!