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Off the topic. How did you meet your fiance?
I met him in high school, but we became a real couple in college.
I am just curious.
I met him in high school, but we became a real couple in college.
I am just curious.
ok! how many VJ approvals do we think we're going to see out of CSC this week? in the week of the 24th to the 28th, we had 21 approvals (and yes! EIGHT showing for the 28th now; the best day for a while 
) - how will this week shape up?
I've got my money on 32
any other punters out there who want to have a go?
) - how will this week shape up?I've got my money on 32
any other punters out there who want to have a go?
QUOTE(StillThePrettiest @ Oct 1 2007, 03:32 AM) 
ok! how many VJ approvals do we think we're going to see out of CSC this week? in the week of the 24th to the 28th, we had 21 approvals (and yes! EIGHT showing for the 28th now; the best day for a while ) - how will this week shape up?
I've got my money on 32
any other punters out there who want to have a go?
) - how will this week shape up?I've got my money on 32
any other punters out there who want to have a go?
your Noa-1 RECEIPT date is 1 day after you sent your application, did the put your received by USCIS date in the timeline by mistake?
a few people have asked me about that now 
no, I've entered the receipt date as it appears on the NOA1 hard copy; I know there are a few different opinions as to whether this should be the date that's used, but bszoom's argument was pretty convincing, so that's what I've done
no, I've entered the receipt date as it appears on the NOA1 hard copy; I know there are a few different opinions as to whether this should be the date that's used, but bszoom's argument was pretty convincing, so that's what I've done
This list is great---thank you---please add us-----the ever patient Alane and Ramzis
QUOTE(StillThePrettiest @ Oct 1 2007, 10:32 AM)
ok! how many VJ approvals do we think we're going to see out of CSC this week? in the week of the 24th to the 28th, we had 21 approvals (and yes! EIGHT showing for the 28th now; the best day for a while ) - how will this week shape up?
I've got my money on 32
any other punters out there who want to have a go?
) - how will this week shape up?I've got my money on 32
any other punters out there who want to have a go?
I say 26....optomistic? maybe! but totally do-able!!! Come on CSC prove me wrong and left see what you really can do.
Hey 
I didnīt know bszoom was working on another update and I was sort of working on my personal one since I donīt appear in his one I just did it from April to end of June since I thought applications from March and earlier should already be approved. Kinda surprised me that Chasnik is still waiting...thatīs crazy so long. I thought the old ones were just inactive here on VJ. So when USCIS says time for approvals is 6 months it doesnīt have to be like that? So I just added the earlier ones as a number after I was finished. I post it here just in case someone wants to peek. Maybe there are other people who arenīt in bszoomīs list..
Thanks, and no offense, but at least I'm on bszomm's list! Or did you not realize there are 31 days in May? I filed 5/31 and a few others did as well, but we're not on the list
Thanks for taking the time to help out
I didnīt know bszoom was working on another update and I was sort of working on my personal one since I donīt appear in his one I just did it from April to end of June since I thought applications from March and earlier should already be approved. Kinda surprised me that Chasnik is still waiting...thatīs crazy so long. I thought the old ones were just inactive here on VJ. So when USCIS says time for approvals is 6 months it doesnīt have to be like that? So I just added the earlier ones as a number after I was finished. I post it here just in case someone wants to peek. Maybe there are other people who arenīt in bszoomīs list..Thanks, and no offense, but at least I'm on bszomm's list! Or did you not realize there are 31 days in May? I filed 5/31 and a few others did as well, but we're not on the list
Thanks for taking the time to help out
Thanks, and no offense, but at least I'm on bszomm's list! Or did you not realize there are 31 days in May? I filed 5/31 and a few others did as well, but we're not on the list Thanks for taking the time to help out
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Thx and no offence but like I stated I only made a list of people that filed at CSC. That was for my personal use only cuz I never appeared on bszooms list although I told him. I could enlarge the list and put other filing places there too but I donīt think I will share it again...
Thanks for taking the time to help out [/quote]
Thx and no offence but like I stated I only made a list of people that filed at CSC. That was for my personal use only cuz I never appeared on bszooms list although I told him. I could enlarge the list and put other filing places there too but I donīt think I will share it again...
QUOTE(StillThePrettiest @ Oct 1 2007, 11:55 AM)
a few people have asked me about that now
no, I've entered the receipt date as it appears on the NOA1 hard copy; I know there are a few different opinions as to whether this should be the date that's used, but bszoom's argument was pretty convincing, so that's what I've done
no, I've entered the receipt date as it appears on the NOA1 hard copy; I know there are a few different opinions as to whether this should be the date that's used, but bszoom's argument was pretty convincing, so that's what I've done
Ditto - everyone I have spoken to has stated that the most accurate NOA1 date is the one printed on the hard copy.
And my money is on 33 - just to be even more optimistic!!!
As for updates, Bszoom has his hands full right now but I am sure he will post another one soon with the alterations - if not I am sure you can PM him or post here with any queries - in my experience he has been very accommodating (even when I wasn't on the list because I put in my wedding date already!). He will update it I am sure but it won't be three times a day - I know we all have to use a lot of patience in the long wait but a bit more while waiting for a list to show in this thread won't be half as bad
QUOTE(Jeraly @ Oct 1 2007, 02:10 PM)
QUOTE(StillThePrettiest @ Oct 1 2007, 11:55 AM)
a few people have asked me about that now
no, I've entered the receipt date as it appears on the NOA1 hard copy; I know there are a few different opinions as to whether this should be the date that's used, but bszoom's argument was pretty convincing, so that's what I've done
no, I've entered the receipt date as it appears on the NOA1 hard copy; I know there are a few different opinions as to whether this should be the date that's used, but bszoom's argument was pretty convincing, so that's what I've done
Ditto - everyone I have spoken to has stated that the most accurate NOA1 date is the one printed on the hard copy. Which printed date? There are 2 different dates on most NOA1's and some of them have 3.
And my money is on 33 - just to be even more optimistic!!!
As for updates, Bszoom has his hands full right now but I am sure he will post another one soon with the alterations - if not I am sure you can PM him or post here with any queries - in my experience he has been very accommodating (even when I wasn't on the list because I put in my wedding date already!). He will update it I am sure but it won't be three times a day - I know we all have to use a lot of patience in the long wait but a bit more while waiting for a list to show in this thread won't be half as bad
VJ is a little inconsistent in that a lot of their reports mention the NOA1 date but the algorithm they use to project the adjudication date is based on the date the petition was sent. To prove this, you can change the NOA1 dates in your timeline by a month and your projected adjudication date will not change. Change your sent date by one day, and your projected adjudication date will change also.
I think VJ is in the process of re-evaluating what dates they use, but in the meantime VJ timeline instructions clearly state (and this is a recent change) that the NOA1 date to enter into the timeline is the notice date.
I also have serious doubts as to the wisdom of using the notice date. However, in the interest of consistency I entered the notice date as the NOA1 date in my timeline. I hope VJ revises their algorithm and instructions soon.
QUOTE(Bill y Bella @ Oct 1 2007, 07:35 PM)
Which printed date? There are 2 different dates on most NOA1's and some of them have 3.
in the discussion thread I saw, it was 'received date' that was deemed to be best... on the logic that that's the date THEY'LL use (as in, 'processed in the order in which they were received'), and the other is only the notice date and can be out by weeks or even months
in any case, my 'sent date' and my 'received date' are only a day apart, as people have noted, so nothing's going to change much whichever of those gets used
I have also used the notice date - I would imagine it being a notice of action that this would be the most accurate description! In my sig timeline I have also included the date received... to what extent their significance is right now I can only guess I don't know if we will ever know which date if either is more important or valid
I don't know if we will ever know which date if either is more important or valid
QUOTE(StillThePrettiest @ Oct 1 2007, 02:42 PM)
QUOTE(Bill y Bella @ Oct 1 2007, 07:35 PM)
Which printed date? There are 2 different dates on most NOA1's and some of them have 3.
in the discussion thread I saw, it was 'received date' that was deemed to be best... on the logic that that's the date THEY'LL use (as in, 'processed in the order in which they were received'), and the other is only the notice date and can be out by weeks or even months
in any case, my 'sent date' and my 'received date' are only a day apart, as people have noted, so nothing's going to change much whichever of those gets used
I also read that thread and agreed with the consensus that the received date is probably the best date to use. However, despite actively participating in that discussion VJ apparently does not agree. Their recently modified instructions clearly state to use the notice date.
I have no idea why they want us to use the notice date. I think I'll make a follow up post in that thread to ask VJ why.
This is one of those little things that drives me crazy but is probably not worth agonizing over at all.
Well, my 129f was sent in May 31st, and, like so many others, I never received a NOA1 until much later (although some never receive one at all). I don't have a Received Date on the NOA1, but I do have a Priority Date and according to what I was told on another thread back at the beginning of my journey, I should use the Priority Date. as the Notice Date is just the date they print the to show what date the notice was printed and sent...which is true in my case and many others. I think that's the reason why VJ uses the sent date as many people either never receive a NOA1 or they get replacement NOA1's with a notice date much further out than what they're actually being processed at.
I made the post on the date discussion thread. Hopefully Captain Ewok will reply.
QUOTE(u2rsobad @ Oct 1 2007, 03:20 PM)
Well, my 129f was sent in May 31st, and, like so many others, I never received a NOA1 until much later (although some never receive one at all). I don't have a Received Date on the NOA1, but I do have a Priority Date and according to what I was told on another thread back at the beginning of my journey, I should use the Priority Date. as the Notice Date is just the date they print the to show what date the notice was printed and sent...which is true in my case and many others. I think that's the reason why VJ uses the sent date as many people either never receive a NOA1 or they get replacement NOA1's with a notice date much further out than what they're actually being processed at.
Well that sort or epitomizes the problem doesn't it? Some people are entering priority date, others receipt date and then there is a third group using notice date. VJ instructions state to use the notice date but a lot of members appear to be entering other dates because they feel for one reason or another that an alternate date would be more accurate. Projected adjudication dates are based on date sent but a lot (if not most) of the VJ reports and graphs refer to processing time from NOA1 date to NOA2 date. What a mess.
As I said earlier, I realize in the long run this is not very important but a little consistency would be helpful to us anal detail oriented people.
Haha - yeah I don't suppose what date is used as long as it remains consistent
We bet on 23 approvals this week 
Although Mr Monk would say it has to be either 10 or 100
Although Mr Monk would say it has to be either 10 or 100
fellow vjs.. i got a REAL touch today finally after the case has resumed due to a RFE.. please i ask for your prayers that this will be my NOA2..hopefully I get it by tonight or tomorrow..or this week.. thank you guys for everything and God bless.
QUOTE(kits_24_faith @ Oct 1 2007, 10:20 PM)
fellow vjs.. i got a REAL touch today finally after the case has resumed due to a RFE.. please i ask for your prayers that this will be my NOA2..hopefully I get it by tonight or tomorrow..or this week.. thank you guys for everything and God bless.
fingers and toes crossed for you!
QUOTE(kits_24_faith @ Oct 1 2007, 02:20 PM)
fellow vjs.. i got a REAL touch today finally after the case has resumed due to a RFE.. please i ask for your prayers that this will be my NOA2..hopefully I get it by tonight or tomorrow..or this week.. thank you guys for everything and God bless.
Let's hope that this is it for you guys...I've got my fingers crossed for you!
Well that sort or epitomizes the problem doesn't it? Some people are entering priority date, others receipt date and then there is a third group using notice date. VJ instructions state to use the notice date but a lot of members appear to be entering other dates because they feel for one reason or another that an alternate date would be more accurate. Projected adjudication dates are based on date sent but a lot (if not most) of the VJ reports and graphs refer to processing time from NOA1 date to NOA2 date. What a mess.
As I said earlier, I realize in the long run this is not very important but a little consistency would be helpful to us anal detail oriented people.
Well, then I guess the consistency you're hoping for needs to start with USCIS. What do you suggest people who never recieve a NOA1 use as a date? That was the question posed to the forum back in May and June when those of us who never got one in the first place, actually started getting replacement notices. There is no received date listed...only a priority date. When I called to ask about the NOA1 after finally receiving my hard copy in the mail, I was told they would use the priority date not the notice date since the notice date was the date they printed a replacement NOA1. I agree it's a mess and in the long run this is not very important, but there seems to be little anyone can do when there's no consistency from USCIS as to even sending out notices to all of us.
Let's just pray that they keep cranking out the NOA2's at CSC and start again at VSC...all of us are playing this waiting game and many who filed before me..Mirla & Byron just to name a couple..all want the process to keep moving at something higher than a snail's pace
Good Luck to all of us!
As I said earlier, I realize in the long run this is not very important but a little consistency would be helpful to us anal detail oriented people.
Well, then I guess the consistency you're hoping for needs to start with USCIS. What do you suggest people who never recieve a NOA1 use as a date? That was the question posed to the forum back in May and June when those of us who never got one in the first place, actually started getting replacement notices. There is no received date listed...only a priority date. When I called to ask about the NOA1 after finally receiving my hard copy in the mail, I was told they would use the priority date not the notice date since the notice date was the date they printed a replacement NOA1. I agree it's a mess and in the long run this is not very important, but there seems to be little anyone can do when there's no consistency from USCIS as to even sending out notices to all of us.
Let's just pray that they keep cranking out the NOA2's at CSC and start again at VSC...all of us are playing this waiting game and many who filed before me..Mirla & Byron just to name a couple..all want the process to keep moving at something higher than a snail's pace
Good Luck to all of us!
I really hope that you can get NOA2 soon. I pray for you guys.
QUOTE(kits_24_faith @ Oct 1 2007, 02:20 PM)
fellow vjs.. i got a REAL touch today finally after the case has resumed due to a RFE.. please i ask for your prayers that this will be my NOA2..hopefully I get it by tonight or tomorrow..or this week.. thank you guys for everything and God bless.
Thatīs great! Good luck to you
We also got touched today...for the very first time but I guess itīs just cuz we are still missing NOA1 hardcopy..so anyway...Fingers crossed for you!
QUOTE(kits_24_faith @ Oct 1 2007, 04:20 PM)
fellow vjs.. i got a REAL touch today finally after the case has resumed due to a RFE.. please i ask for your prayers that this will be my NOA2..hopefully I get it by tonight or tomorrow..or this week.. thank you guys for everything and God bless.
My thoughts and prayers are with you!. You will be approved this week, I just know it!
well, nothing so far this week... that means we need eight per day for the remaining days for me to win the sweepstake
QUOTE(StillThePrettiest @ Oct 2 2007, 07:10 AM)
well, nothing so far this week... that means we need eight per day for the remaining days for me to win the sweepstake
I guess we all got too excited too quickly about CSC. Must have been some incentive to churn them out...like an extra day off for the winner!
QUOTE(kits_24_faith @ Oct 1 2007, 05:20 PM)
fellow vjs.. i got a REAL touch today finally after the case has resumed due to a RFE.. please i ask for your prayers that this will be my NOA2..hopefully I get it by tonight or tomorrow..or this week.. thank you guys for everything and God bless.
I believe this is IT! You have my prayers. Keep us posted!
V
QUOTE(kits_24_faith @ Oct 1 2007, 05:20 PM)
fellow vjs.. i got a REAL touch today finally after the case has resumed due to a RFE.. please i ask for your prayers that this will be my NOA2..hopefully I get it by tonight or tomorrow..or this week.. thank you guys for everything and God bless.
kits,
you're in my thoughts and prayers. surely this will be your NOA2! keep us posted!
Praying for some MAY approvals this week!!!! Was hoping to have all May done by last month but now we know thats not goin to happen hopefully in 2-weeks alll May filers will have NOA2 and they can do more June files!!!!!!
and California is off and racing with the first approval for the week
31 to go
31 to go
QUOTE(StillThePrettiest @ Oct 2 2007, 04:02 PM)
and California is off and racing with the first approval for the week
31 to go
31 to go
Their alarm finally woke someone up for the start of week!!!! Now, keep em coming and coming and coming....may and june filers I just want you approved and outta my way!!!!....meant in the kindest terms you understand!!!
Thank you Jesus!! We are finally approved. Got the notice today and will be waiting for the hard copy of our NOA2. Thank you so much everyone for your support and encouragement.
[quote name='kits_24_faith' date='Oct 2 2007, 10:55 AM' post='1230222']
Thank you Jesus!! We are finally approved. Got the notice today and will be waiting for the hard copy of our NOA2. Thank you so much everyone for your support and encouragement.
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l am happy for you Kits, CONGRATULATIONS, good luck for the rest of the journey.
Thank you Jesus!! We are finally approved. Got the notice today and will be waiting for the hard copy of our NOA2. Thank you so much everyone for your support and encouragement.
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l am happy for you Kits, CONGRATULATIONS, good luck for the rest of the journey.
QUOTE(kits_24_faith @ Oct 2 2007, 08:55 AM)
Thank you Jesus!! We are finally approved. Got the notice today and will be waiting for the hard copy of our NOA2. Thank you so much everyone for your support and encouragement.
Congrats kits!! I'm really happy for you and your SO
three now!
all Cali though; none from VSC
man, I feel for those guys... I wish we at least knew what was happening over there
all Cali though; none from VSC
man, I feel for those guys... I wish we at least knew what was happening over there
QUOTE(kits_24_faith @ Oct 2 2007, 11:55 AM)
Thank you Jesus!! We are finally approved. Got the notice today and will be waiting for the hard copy of our NOA2. Thank you so much everyone for your support and encouragement.
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!! LETS KEEP 'EM COMIN CSC!!!!!
Put in some OT for the holidays coming up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi All,
I am a CSC K3 filer but I frequent K1 forum as much as K3, if not more, since usually there is more activity here, from the filers as well as the CSC... Btw, I love Zoomer's list...
I know I am taking my chances (joke) by posting here but I just wanted to express my sheer joy and happiness seeing a ton of recent K1 approvals, esp in Sept... I just checked the K1 vs. K3 NOA2 from CSC for the period of 09/15 thru 10/02...I saw 34 K1 NOA2 versus ONE K3... So, I am really happy for you guys. Believe me, you DONT want to be on my side..its not a pretty feeling
Anyhow, I just wanted to say.. For those of you who are already approved, good Luck for the rest of the VJ process and for those of you who are still waiting... Good luck for a speedy approval.
Congrats to Kits_24_faith... and good luck...
Thanks.
I am a CSC K3 filer but I frequent K1 forum as much as K3, if not more, since usually there is more activity here, from the filers as well as the CSC...
Btw, I love Zoomer's list... I know I am taking my chances (joke) by posting here but I just wanted to express my sheer joy and happiness seeing a ton of recent K1 approvals, esp in Sept... I just checked the K1 vs. K3 NOA2 from CSC for the period of 09/15 thru 10/02...I saw 34 K1 NOA2 versus ONE K3... So, I am really happy for you guys. Believe me, you DONT want to be on my side..its not a pretty feeling
Anyhow, I just wanted to say.. For those of you who are already approved, good Luck for the rest of the VJ process and for those of you who are still waiting... Good luck for a speedy approval.
Congrats to Kits_24_faith... and good luck...
Thanks.
Congratulations! Like I said last week ...they sure are pumping it out now
Like I said last week ...they sure are pumping it out now
QUOTE(StillThePrettiest @ Oct 1 2007, 11:10 PM)
well, nothing so far this week... that means we need eight per day for the remaining days for me to win the sweepstake
Heh...my bet requires 5.5 a day now...but I sure wish you were the winner here
QUOTE(kits_24_faith @ Oct 2 2007, 08:55 AM)
Thank you Jesus!! We are finally approved. Got the notice today and will be waiting for the hard copy of our NOA2. Thank you so much everyone for your support and encouragement.
congrats, i think you had the record for most touches without an approval. now you can shorten your signature lol.
Chris
QUOTE(StillThePrettiest @ Oct 2 2007, 12:26 PM)
three now!
all Cali though; none from VSC
man, I feel for those guys... I wish we at least knew what was happening over there
all Cali though; none from VSC
man, I feel for those guys... I wish we at least knew what was happening over there
How do you know there have been 3 approvals? I there some place to check on this?
QUOTE(charlene @ Oct 2 2007, 11:51 AM)
QUOTE(StillThePrettiest @ Oct 2 2007, 12:26 PM)
three now!
all Cali though; none from VSC
man, I feel for those guys... I wish we at least knew what was happening over there
all Cali though; none from VSC
man, I feel for those guys... I wish we at least knew what was happening over there
How do you know there have been 3 approvals? I there some place to check on this?
Check on immigration timelines
here's the link to the page I go to (with my customised numbers and orders, heh ) - you'll see there're four now; three for the 1st, and one for today - and one of yesterday's is a June filer! not sure of any special circumstances there, but maybe it means they're almost done with May...
) - you'll see there're four now; three for the 1st, and one for today - and one of yesterday's is a June filer! not sure of any special circumstances there, but maybe it means they're almost done with May...
What are the chances that CSC will keep consistently pumping out approvals this quickly?
Maybe these fee increases are finally taking affect?
At this rate, July/August filers could be here in no time:)
Maybe these fee increases are finally taking affect?
At this rate, July/August filers could be here in no time:)
care to take a punt in the weekly sweepstakes, J? current guesses (number of approvals out of CSC this week) are 32, 33 and - what was the other one? 25 I think? we should have a weekly comp with prizes; I'd run it
hmmmmm....I'm going to take a shot and say 23.
If I win, just call USCIS and tell them to go ahead and move me to the front of the line for approvals:) haha
If I win, just call USCIS and tell them to go ahead and move me to the front of the line for approvals:) haha
Okay so we finally got a copy of our paper RFE, but we only got some silly questions and not our petition back to change or fill in extra answers and we don't know what to do ??
Can anyone please help us ?
I posted the question here if someone can help, Many thanks
my RFE question - please help
Many thanks
Can anyone please help us ?
I posted the question here if someone can help, Many thanks
my RFE question - please help
Many thanks
QUOTE(StillThePrettiest @ Oct 2 2007, 12:20 PM)
care to take a punt in the weekly sweepstakes, J? current guesses (number of approvals out of CSC this week) are 32, 33 and - what was the other one? 25 I think? we should have a weekly comp with prizes; I'd run it
My one was for 23
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