I thought I may as well get this one started. I sent my I-129F package yesterday, October 1 to the VSC. Let's hope the timelines start getting a little quicker with USCIS.

wow, quick work with the thread!

welcome... it's fun here

welcome to waiting!
good luck on your petition.

Welcome to VJ and good luck on your journey

Yes - Welcome and good luck. I hope you all have patience of saints. I don't.

Thanks to all. We can only hope that the USCIS makes progress catching up from the end of July surge. People filing before the new fees took effect. I understand that's why they're so backed up.

Welcome October filers. And I'm not just saying that because there's *finally* someone behind me!

I sent my I-129F packet in the mail on October 1st and it was received at the CSC today (October 2nd) at 10:55am!!!

Yay for waiting now!


Kate

We sent ours yesterday, October 2.

Here we go! Just sent ours in yesterday! oct 3rd... looks like march will be a good month!

Sent 2nd of October ...
Received 4th of October ...
2 days down ...
180 or so to go ...

Good luck all ....

We also posted our K-1 on the first of October .... now the freakin' waiting begins ... and we have a wedding booked for 11th october 2008 in Oregon. So, everyone keep their fingers crossed for us ... and good luck to you all!!!

I didn't see this one but i mailed mine on Oct 5th delivered on Oct 6th.I hope this douse not take a year good luck all.

Congratulations!!! I'm obsessively checking my bank statement for the check to be cashed... Even the day I sent it, which is kind of silly... but still! Ya never know.

Happy Waiting!

Kate

Just wait...the obsessiveness only continues after you get the number from your cashed check! Multiple checks daily of the USCIS website for "touches"... I knew I was crazy, but geez!!!

Hi to all,
I'm VERY happy to say that we are now officially October Filers to!!!!!!!!!!!!
My Sweetie is on the way to the UPS Store right now mailing our I 129F in to CSC per overnight express!!!!!!!
oThank God we FINALLY achieved that goal.
I wish all of us a speedy Journey and that we may be reunited with our loved ones soon!
Thanks for all the support and encouragment I have received from the great and helpful people on this site over the passed two years in which James and I had to fight like hell to get his divorce done and over with.
The worst part is over,now we "just " have to wait the K1 Journey out!!!
Nat

Good luck guys!

As long as there is something to obsess about... Then I can devote those energies to the process and not to how long we've been apart...


Kate

I hear that i need something to fouces on to lol.

Just wait...the obbsessiveness kicks in, the frustration at not knowing what USCIS is playing at torments you night and day. HAHAHA......seriously though...welcome to one of the most obbsessive, frustrating journey's of your life.....never lose sight of your destination,.....a lifetime with your loved one. I'm off to check my progress for the second time today even though I know I'm at least a month off anything happening...you know...just in case!!! Good luck to you all and have a speedy and stress free journey!

FYI, received my NOA1 today via snail mail. The notice date was October 3. Based on other postings I've seen I consider this fast. October 1 began the new fiscal year for the U.S. government. Maybe some new staff began that day - who knows? Anyway, I'm glad to get it so soon. Now let's hope the NOA2s are issued in good time.

Congratulations!!! I'm so excited for you!!!!!

That reminds me though... I never checked my mail today. *running downstairs to check*


Kate

I am now officially an October filer as well. I just returned from the Post Office. Let's hope for a miracle... speedy approvals for everyone.

Thanks for starting an October forum.

Sent out the I-129F on October 1st to VSC and it was received on Oct. 4th...Still no word regarding the NOA1 but promised myself not to worry!

This forum serves as a great support group for all of us separated from our loved ones.

Hopefully something will arrive in the mail today!

Liz

John and Luda,

You beat us all to it ... though ours has to come all the way to the UK before we get it - and what with this postal strike business ... well - here's hoping!!!

Yes, I thought it was a rather quick turnaround, including the check being cashed. VSC seems to be faster than CSC, unfortunately. I don't know why it takes them so long to issue NOA1. I also know that VSC is or has hired 200 new workers, excluding contrators. Maybe that's why they are getting it done faster. Anyway, I wish you the best and good luck!!!

That good news hope that will speed thing up

I am part of this group also, filed October 1, received at VSC on Oct. 2 and NOA1 issued Oct. 3, check not cashed yet or has not cleared my bank. Good luck to us all and here is hoping that 200 new employees are real and working hard.

we sent ours October 5th and was received in California October 8th...So nervous!

Sent package yesterday... Should arrive tomorrow..Now waiting time..

We just sent our package yesterday, October 10th

Yay for everyone who just posted to say they filed in October!!!

It seems dumb to say, but it's nice to finally be in the waiting process!!! (Can you tell I just started? )


Kate

we all just started im happy to be in line to Finlay

It doesnt seem dumb at all... I think we all feel that way. I felt excited as soon as I exited the Post Office. I knew it was probably still sitting there, but just the feeling that it is out of my hands was exciting.

Hey all! I just filed on October 5th....VSC signed for it on the 6th. No NOA1 as of yet but wish me luck! Maybe the July surge will be over soon...let's pray!

Me and you are on the same day so we should get ours at the same time.

Well my money order was cashed on oct 11 yes!!!!!!!!

Not to burst anyones bubble or anything but the CSC seems to be extremely slow. Extremely. CSC received our package on the fourteenth of September and the check has yet to be cashed. No notices, no nothing. I am completely baffled beyond belief as to why they are moving slower than a tortoise. I guess you could say that the CSC is the tortoise and the VSC is the hare.

I going to take months no matter how you look at it im sure it will speed soon.

The 1-129F package was signed for on October 4th at VSC and haven't received any information, and my check wasn't cashed...

Should i be concerned? And I suppose it's too early to contact anyone at the VSC, right?

Any feedback is appreciated...

Thanks

I am no expert but if nothing by the end off business day (U.S time) i would call.

Stupid question: does anyone know the contact number for VSC? Thanks!

I know how frustrating it is, but I don't see how you will gain anything by calling... they know they're backlogged; they know they have receipting delays; they have a FAQ list about it on their website... calling will not get you anything more than some of the standard answers, and may just make you more annoyed

unless you have reason to think your petition went astray before it even got to the service centre (and it doesn't sound as if you do), then I'd just sit tight and wait it out

thegreatgate, if you really are 'completely baffled beyond belief' as to why this is happening, you may also like to read the USCIS FAQ - click here

Another October filer,


Timeline:

10/04/07: Sent package to VSC via express mail
10/05/07: Package received and signed by Novak
10/09/07: Check cashed.
10/09/07: NOA1 sent
10/12/07: Touched
10/13/07: NOA1 received via snail mail

It looks like some people are getting their receipt acknowledgements and NOA1s faster than others, even from the same service center. Anyone know why that is?

Posted our I-129F October 4th, Recieved at Vermont service center October 10th.

The wait begins!!

I have this funny feeling that October will be very very fast at VSC. This is not wishful thinking. Just look at our NOA1. Do not say I told you!!!!!

I don't understand why in the world VSC is SO fast and CSC is EXTREMLY slow!!!!!! It's driving me up the walls..........why that difference??
It's not like ppl that have filed under CSC have more time,patience or what ever.We want to be reunited with our loved ones too!
Yeah this is more or less a rant but Gee come on now.
There's so many October Filers under VSC that have gotten their checks cashed and their NoA 1's issued while we don't hear a thing.Gee not even the ones that filed on the 1st under CSC have heared anything so far.Some ppl have filed 6 weeks ago under CSC and STILL no cashed check or NoA1!
Why did they get VSC 200 new staff members and CSC ain't getting NONE?!
NOT FAIR! Not to their staff in Laguna Niguel and definitley NOT to the custmoers!
Sorry had to say that!
Nat

Are you stoned or something?? do a timeline search and compare VSC to CSC. Since the 1st of October there have been 28 approvals from California and only 6 from Vermont. A little math will show you why Vermont needs these 200 extra workers. I wouldn't be so mad if I were you. You've got a long way to go still and it could be worse, ....you could be waiting for Vermont. stay calm. And expect to wait at least 4-5 months for an approval. Good luck!