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

[WiL and ShAi 0]

DAMN VSC!!!!!! I WOKE UP EARLY TO CHECK FOR MORE APPROVALS BUT FOUND NOTHING!!!!!!!!! OH WELL, MAYBE TONIGHT... MIRLA, SOCH, BYRON, BILL, BOB, EMPR, MEL, MISSY, AND OTHERS... I REALLY REALLY HOPE AND PRAY YOU GET APPROVED VERY VERY SOON!!!

shai

[empr 0]

Hi people,

I know I'm a little more negative than most people here. So, I stay positive on the board, but must put my negativity to constructive use. I am prepared to "hold out" for the 6 month deadline on Nov. 18th.

I pray everyday that Mirla gets hers soon, but the way I see it, if Nov. 1st comes, and she still doesn't have it, she's a martyr for our "missed app" cause. And we will have to prepare her in everyway possible to fight USCIS and VSC for her Nov. 9th deadline. We have to make sure that we have this congressional-help process in place so that we can start fighting our 6-mo. and over statuses right away.

So, if we have a well thought out plan that she can follow. Then we can watch how they begin to respond...... then we can all follow it one-by-one as our 6 month deadline passes, and they will be so overloaded with Senators/Reps/phone calls from all of us (letters and who knows what else)... that they'll have to do something.

Until then, I am going to expect the "well.. you have to wait 6 months" bullshit. But let's be prepared for when their excuse expires!!!!

*having a really overloaded day back at work and pissed off like hell!* B)

Gail

Edited October 16, 2007 by empr

[MKCT 0]

Hi people,

I know I'm a little more negative than most people here. So, I stay positive on the board, but must put my negativity to constructive use. I am prepared to "hold out" for the 6 month deadline on Nov. 18th.

I pray everyday that Mirla gets hers soon, but the way I see it, if Nov. 1st comes, and she still doesn't have it, she's a martyr for our "missed app" cause. And we will have to prepare her in everyway possible to fight USCIS and VSC for her Nov. 9th deadline. We have to make sure that we have this congressional-help process in place so that we can start fighting our 6-mo. and over statuses right away.

So, if we have a well thought out plan that she can follow. Then we can watch how they begin to respond...... then we can all follow it one-by-one as our 6 month deadline passes, and they will be so overloaded with Senators/Reps/phone calls from all of us (letters and who knows what else)... that they'll have to do something.

Until then, I am going to expect the "well.. you have to wait 6 months" bullshit. But let's be prepared for when their excuse expires!!!!

*having a really overloaded day back at work and pissed off like hell!* B)

Gail

Gail, thanks for your prayers and good wishes....I also wanna be prepared for it but I'm kinda lost, I think we''ll have to contact Pat's congressman but I pray everynight to have my approval very very soon before nov. 9.....I don't even want to think I will get it after that...no way!

There was this couple who recently got approved, two days after their deadline....2 days after the 6 months timeframe.....I'm always positive that I'm gonna have my NOA2 in anytime!!!!

[amrssnowangel 0]

Hi people,

I know I'm a little more negative than most people here. So, I stay positive on the board, but must put my negativity to constructive use. I am prepared to "hold out" for the 6 month deadline on Nov. 18th.

I pray everyday that Mirla gets hers soon, but the way I see it, if Nov. 1st comes, and she still doesn't have it, she's a martyr for our "missed app" cause. And we will have to prepare her in everyway possible to fight USCIS and VSC for her Nov. 9th deadline. We have to make sure that we have this congressional-help process in place so that we can start fighting our 6-mo. and over statuses right away.

So, if we have a well thought out plan that she can follow. Then we can watch how they begin to respond...... then we can all follow it one-by-one as our 6 month deadline passes, and they will be so overloaded with Senators/Reps/phone calls from all of us (letters and who knows what else)... that they'll have to do something.

Until then, I am going to expect the "well.. you have to wait 6 months" bullshit. But let's be prepared for when their excuse expires!!!!

*having a really overloaded day back at work and pissed off like hell!* B)

Gail

Gail, thanks for your prayers and good wishes....I also wanna be prepared for it but I'm kinda lost, I think we''ll have to contact Pat's congressman but I pray everynight to have my approval very very soon before nov. 9.....I don't even want to think I will get it after that...no way!

There was this couple who recently got approved, two days after their deadline....2 days after the 6 months timeframe.....I'm always positive that I'm gonna have my NOA2 in anytime!!!!

Mirla,

I'd have Pat contact the Congressmen now...fax them the authorization NOW to gain information from the Department of Homeland Security and USCIS. I'd also write a detailed letter of the progress, time line, phone calls and let them know in advance that you WILL be contacting them at the 6 month mark. I'd get a name of a case worker in the congressmans office and "make yourself known" NOW...before the 6 month mark. These congressman are staffed to handle this...however they also are busy...I'd get the ball rolling to "prepare" them that this is coming in the next 2-3 weeks. They may not actually do an inquiry till after the 6 month time has passed, but I'd not wait till the time is here...I'd start at least 2-3 weeks before.

I already have my authorization in at my congressmans office..have my contact in place...built the rapport with them...and have the next steps in line. And im not at the 6 month mark...mine is more for my consulates office in Cairo because they are soo slow.

I hope this helps...

[MKCT 0]

Thanks for your help Amrssnowangel, I was thinking about getting in touch with our lawyer first.....I don'''t know what he will say but I'll let you guys know tomorrow...

[Bill B 0]

Thanks for your help Amrssnowangel, I was thinking about getting in touch with our lawyer first.....I don'''t know what he will say but I'll let you guys know tomorrow...

Just FYI all, Have you noticed the words on USCIS's document "Case Services...How Do I...Know What USCIS Services Are Available to Me After I File My Application or Petition?" found here:

http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/f_english.pdf

If your case is outside our current processing time The processing times that we publish let you estimate how long it will take us to process cases filed before yours, and then process your case. However, every case is different and sometimes an individual case can take longer than average. If you don’t hear from us within the normal processing time, check for updated processing times on our website. If your case has a receipt number, use it to check on the status of your case at the same time. We recommend this action on your part because our notice may be on its way to you.

If at any point your case should become more than 30 days outside our normal processing time, and you haven’t received a written decision or update from us within the last 60 days, you can help us

by calling customer service and letting us know. We will research your case, see what needs to be done to get it processed, and get back to you with an explanation. • The extra 30 days is to allow time for any notice from us to reach you as we process your case.

In other words, don't bother calling us or taking action until your case goes past the 7-month point, assuming they are calling 6 months the "normal processing time." I wonder, was it considered the "normal processing time" in March and April when they were turning them out in less than 30 days?

I'm glad to see a lot of you are like me and not waiting that long to contact someone. The way I see it, if we wait until say 6 1/2 months and then call them they will most likely say "wait another 15 days" and call us back. Sorry to share this terrible time in the history of USCIS with all of you...for other May filers: wish we would have filed just a little earlier. Many of those folks are already set for their interviews.

Good luck everyone. Looks like we need an act of God or at least Congress to help us. Unfortunately with everything we have going on in the US and world now, our issues with USCIS are considered very low on their agendas. The only hope is strength in numbers...

Edited October 16, 2007 by Bill B

[Bobalouie 0]

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QUOTE(Bill B @ Oct 16 2007, 06:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thanks for your help Amrssnowangel, I was thinking about getting in touch with our lawyer first.....I don'''t know what he will say but I'll let you guys know tomorrow...

Just FYI all, Have you noticed the words on USCIS's document "Case Services...How Do I...Know What USCIS Services Are Available to Me After I File My Application or Petition?" found here:

http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/f_english.pdf

If your case is outside our current processing time The processing times that we publish let you estimate how long it will take us to process cases filed before yours, and then process your case. However, every case is different and sometimes an individual case can take longer than average. If you don’t hear from us within the normal processing time, check for updated processing times on our website. If your case has a receipt number, use it to check on the status of your case at the same time. We recommend this action on your part because our notice may be on its way to you.

If at any point your case should become more than 30 days outside our normal processing time, and you haven’t received a written decision or update from us within the last 60 days, you can help us

by calling customer service and letting us know. We will research your case, see what needs to be done to get it processed, and get back to you with an explanation. • The extra 30 days is to allow time for any notice from us to reach you as we process your case.

In other words, don't bother calling us or taking action until your case goes past the 7-month point, assuming they are calling 6 months the "normal processing time." I wonder, was it considered the "normal processing time" in March and April when they were turning them out in less than 30 days?

I'm glad to see a lot of you are like me and not waiting that long to contact someone. The way I see it, if we wait until say 6 1/2 months and then call them they will most likely say "wait another 15 days" and call us back. Sorry to share this terrible time in the history of USCIS with all of you...for other May filers: wish we would have filed just a little earlier. Many of those folks are already set for their interviews.

Good luck everyone. Looks like we need an act of God or at least Congress to help us. Unfortunately with everything we have going on in the US and world now, our issues with USCIS are considered very low on their agendas. The only hope is strength in numbers...

I personally find this to be distatesful and a bunch of BS, and have thought so ever since I read it on their website a month ago. I can tell you without a doubt that when my case hits the 4.5 month mark, my congressmen and sentators will start getting a letter every hour 18 hours a day. At the 5 month mark, the letters will continue and the phone calls to the "Customer Nonservice" line will begin, and they will get calls every single day, probably multiple times per day. EVERYONE will know I am PO'd! Because, and this is purely selfish here, but I am already upset that they cant clear out everyone ahead of me so that they can get to my case. By the time the next 4 months is finished I will be livid. I have zero patients for stupidity, especially government stupidity because they know that they dont service anyone in any government oranization very well, yet they do nothing to fix the systemic problems. I gotta stop now, because I am making myself mad just writing about this!

[empr 0]

Yes... have Pat scout out the Congressional contact now.

I tried to get my US Rep to speed the process back in July (which is probably why USCIS dumped my file in the trash.. jk), but I had a Rep's person contact them to inquire. I actually found the second guy to be more useful, so I am going to follow-up with him.

I think we should also look at Senators. I'm in Pennsylvania and will have to start looking into this.

Have Pat do the same.

[afterforever 0]

Yes... have Pat scout out the Congressional contact now.

I tried to get my US Rep to speed the process back in July (which is probably why USCIS dumped my file in the trash.. jk), but I had a Rep's person contact them to inquire. I actually found the second guy to be more useful, so I am going to follow-up with him.

I think we should also look at Senators. I'm in Pennsylvania and will have to start looking into this.

Have Pat do the same.

I spoke with my Senator's office a few weeks ago. The aid told me that by federal law all they are allowed to do is inquire as to what the hold up is with the petition. Per the aid, they can not expedite anyone's approval.

Don't know if he was giving me BS or what. I faxed a form to their office that gave them consent to check on my case if I have not been approved by six months. If I am not approved by then, I will be calling the Senator's office everyday until something is done. Until then I will have to wait.

I am still hoping May filers will get approved this week. I need to stay positive or I will go insane. Uh-oh, too late.

[amrssnowangel 0]

Yes... have Pat scout out the Congressional contact now.

I tried to get my US Rep to speed the process back in July (which is probably why USCIS dumped my file in the trash.. jk), but I had a Rep's person contact them to inquire. I actually found the second guy to be more useful, so I am going to follow-up with him.

I think we should also look at Senators. I'm in Pennsylvania and will have to start looking into this.

Have Pat do the same.

If you need help with PA senators let me know. Our family personally knows Senator Punt. His daughter went to school with my son. He's done work for me before in the past when I lived In Waynesboro. He is a good man and Im sure his offices will help. Good Luck

[amrssnowangel 0]

Yes... have Pat scout out the Congressional contact now.

I tried to get my US Rep to speed the process back in July (which is probably why USCIS dumped my file in the trash.. jk), but I had a Rep's person contact them to inquire. I actually found the second guy to be more useful, so I am going to follow-up with him.

I think we should also look at Senators. I'm in Pennsylvania and will have to start looking into this.

Have Pat do the same.

I spoke with my Senator's office a few weeks ago. The aid told me that by federal law all they are allowed to do is inquire as to what the hold up is with the petition. Per the aid, they can not expedite anyone's approval.

Don't know if he was giving me BS or what. I faxed a form to their office that gave them consent to check on my case if I have not been approved by six months. If I am not approved by then, I will be calling the Senator's office everyday until something is done. Until then I will have to wait.

I am still hoping May filers will get approved this week. I need to stay positive or I will go insane. Uh-oh, too late.

Im pretty sure your fiing date is the week they are working on. Yes, I was told also that My Senator or Congressman can't hasten the process for us, but can only "inquire". However I do believe that once an official "Inquires" it does help....they recognize that some one from the senate or congress is "watching" and if to many are inquiring maybe USCIS will take more notice to those petitions out of timeframes. We can only hope. HOWEVER Im getting the letter from them each to send to my Embassy as well. Cairo is one of the slowest ones out there...I want them to know in Cairo that this case has the "interest" of my government officials and that they expect to know when the case is completed and approved. My congressman and Senators all have agreed to do this. Sort of a power play maybe...but im NOT wanting to wait another 10 months after our interview like some from Middle East have that Ive seen on here.

Either way...I think its a good time to "get to know" your case worker and network yourself. The nicer we are to those people that will inquire for us..the more they feel they have a "personal" interest in you.

[Veilside 0]

In other words, don't bother calling us or taking action until your case goes past the 7-month point, assuming they are calling 6 months the "normal processing time." I wonder, was it considered the "normal processing time" in March and April when they were turning them out in less than 30 days?

Yup I wonder why?, why didn´t we sent the packet in January....?? , surely now we would be together in the US, or at least with the appointment close.

Well, another day goes by, today is the 139th , will we have to wait till 210 days (7 months) to get the NOA2 when a few time ago only was 30-60 days ¿¿?? , Do we something wrong sending the packet in may instead of in january, february or march...... ?.

Anyway good luck to everyone.

Edited October 17, 2007 by Veilside

[Jason-Sasha 1]

May this Wednesday bring 10 approvals....

[nivesito 0]

"However, every case is different and sometimes an individual case can take longer than average."

Ok, if some cases take longer to be approved I'm sure it would be nice to know why!!!! Can't they just say yes, we know a lot of later filers have been approved but we need to do ...........on your case! How hard can it be to give the info!

[monagoz 2]

I've been looking for ways to to keep myself occupied while waiting for my petition to be processed, so I compiled this list of I-129F VSC filers with NOA1s waiting for NOA2s. The data is from the VJ.com timelines, and specifically from the reports available on the timelines. The number I have listed to the left of names is simply the sort order based on NOA1 date.

Obviously, we have no idea what order VSC will process NOA2s (once they start processing them for us again) but its something to help pass the time.

     Names                   Country                 I-129F NOA1
01   Tani & Anika            Nigeria                 04/09/07
02   Anna & Kevin            Russia                  04/11/07
03   Carmi & Lonnie          Philippines             04/11/07
04   Ramy & Megan            Egypt                   04/14/07
05   Andrii & Majel          Ukraine                 04/17/07
06   Juan & Karen            Mexico                  04/25/07
07   Denis & Lauren          Bulgaria                04/26/07
08   Jennifer & Larry        Philippines             04/26/07
09   Jorge & Lindsey         Peru                    05/01/07
10   Rocio & Nicholas        Argentina               05/02/07
11   Chinenye & Amadi        Nigeria                 05/03/07
12   Daniela & Frank         Czech Republic          05/03/07
13   Tim & Maureen           United Kingdom          05/04/07
14   Garr & Cass             United Kingdom          05/04/07
15   O'mar & Kimberly        Jamaica                 05/05/07
16   T & Jae                 Germany                 05/07/07
17   Odunola & Kunle         Nigeria                 05/07/07
18   F & T                   Grenada                 05/09/07
19   Lena & Mel              Ukraine                 05/09/07
20   Eve & Michael           Philippines             05/09/07
21   Tripti & Parag          India                   05/10/07
22   Christopher & Sara      United Kingdom          05/14/07
23   Gabriel & Shawn         Sri Lanka               05/17/07
24   Inusah & Zee            Ghana                   05/17/07
25   Katya & Geoff           Ukraine                 05/18/07
26   Christian & Sophia      Germany                 05/18/07
27   Adam & Tarah            United Kingdom          05/21/07
28   Abby & Todd             Canada                  05/21/07
29   D & Gail                Portugal                05/24/07
30   Hoda & Ryan             United Kingdom          05/25/07
31   John & Nida             Thailand                05/29/07
32   Shai & Wil              Philippines             05/31/07
33   Guofang & Peter         China                   06/04/07
34   Oksana & Bill           Ukraine                 06/06/07
35   Jasmine & Ken           Philippines             06/07/07
36   Paola & Daniel          Colombia                06/11/07
37   Kathryn & Darius        Canada                  06/13/07
38   Peter & Erica           United Kingdom          06/14/07
39   Donna & Steve           Philippines             06/15/07
40   Mary Ann & Travis       Philippines             06/16/07
41   Tunde & Asake           Nigeria                 06/19/07
42   Scotus & Pkscotus       United Kingdom          06/20/07
43   Tarek & Melinda         Armenia                 06/21/07

Please update this list. Almost all the Nigerians have their NOA2; some already had their interviews.