LuciansGirl
Jan 8 2008, 11:13 AM
QUOTE(Osakeme @ Jan 7 2008, 06:47 PM)
SO I GOT THEI E-MAIL TODAY
Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)
Current Status: Approval notice sent.
On January 7, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this
I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the
notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
I AM SOOOOOOOOO
OH THANK THE LORD THANK THE LORD
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR APPROVAL!! That was fast!!
QUOTE(Jartu63 @ Jan 7 2008, 07:12 PM)
QUOTE(AngandKeeb @ Jan 7 2008, 10:11 PM)
Omigosh!!! Congrats to you two!! That's amazing new.
tehe. . .sorry
DONE!!!
100 days
That's wonderful!! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Eli the Barrowboy
Jan 8 2008, 11:50 AM
Is it unfair to scream "you lucky ****s"!!!
Just kidding!!! Congratulations to all concerned.
Lucky F***s!!!
Eli the Barrowboy
Jan 8 2008, 12:04 PM
California has seven, count 'em, seven NOA2's sent out since 01-01-2008.
That's less than one a day ... so at that rate we are talking 75-ish days until the first CSC October filers get their NOA2's - and that's not including the July filers yet to get their NOA2 - of which there are legion!!! No wonder our approval date has slipped back to 24th March.
OK! Rant over.
R
Eli the Barrowboy
Jan 8 2008, 12:25 PM
And am I going nuts or has the information that was posted on the December 14th update of the USCIS website changed in the meantime? The completion date for a fiance visa now reads June 21st 2007 - but the last time I read it, it said 6 months!!! Madness!!!
R
AngandKeeb
Jan 8 2008, 12:29 PM
Both of the centers are saying that. I hate that they put a specific number, it seems like they go faster if there isn't a specific date attached to their work and btw, how do they figure what date they are working on? Are they all picking from the top of the pile or do they get boxes. . . I've been wondering that for a while. . .
QUOTE(AngandKeeb @ Jan 8 2008, 09:29 AM)
...btw, how do they figure what date they are working on? Are they all picking from the top of the pile or do they get boxes. . . I've been wondering that for a while. . .
This Q&A sheds a little light on the process.
AngandKeeb
Jan 8 2008, 12:38 PM
QUOTE(mox @ Jan 8 2008, 11:31 AM)
QUOTE(AngandKeeb @ Jan 8 2008, 09:29 AM)
...btw, how do they figure what date they are working on? Are they all picking from the top of the pile or do they get boxes. . . I've been wondering that for a while. . .
This Q&A sheds a little light on the process.
Thanks. I remember seeing and reading it. . . it seems my memory is where ever my petition is. . .
QUOTE(AngandKeeb @ Jan 8 2008, 09:38 AM)
Thanks. I remember seeing and reading it. . . it seems my memory is where ever my petition is. . .
Lordy I know that feeling!
AngandKeeb
Jan 8 2008, 01:26 PM
Glad to know it's not just me. . .
BT_Cel
Jan 8 2008, 08:37 PM
VSC is working well the last 2 days. Things are picking up quite well. I was hoping for maybe a touch next week, but I got it today. I was very surprised to say the least. We finally have our NOA2. I see that they are moving very fast now and soon maybe things will not be soo difficult on each of the couples, because the time between is difficult to endure. I am hoping for good service to from the embassy in Manila. So from Diocel and Bryan, may God Bless each of your journeys. We are not done yet of course. But this is a good start for any one of us.
Frank+Jocelyn
Jan 8 2008, 09:03 PM
Yes, it is very exciting to see the VSC speed up. I am actually a September filer but lurk both here and in the September filers list because I flied late in September.
stuartx13
Jan 8 2008, 09:04 PM
Thats good news i hope i get one soon.
sweety&baby
Jan 8 2008, 09:13 PM
Congratulations!!! Yes, we aren't done yet and this is just the beginning, but each step gets us closer to our goals....To spend our life with the one that we love.
AngandKeeb
Jan 8 2008, 09:56 PM
QUOTE(BT_Cel @ Jan 8 2008, 07:37 PM)
VSC is working well the last 2 days. Things are picking up quite well. I was hoping for maybe a touch next week, but I got it today. I was very surprised to say the least. We finally have our NOA2. I see that they are moving very fast now and soon maybe things will not be soo difficult on each of the couples, because the time between is difficult to endure. I am hoping for good service to from the embassy in Manila. So from Diocel and Bryan, may God Bless each of your journeys. We are not done yet of course. But this is a good start for any one of us.
Congrats!!!! That's awesome!
lucy4
Jan 10 2008, 11:26 AM
Congrats everybody. I hope we all have a speedy and successful process.
AngandKeeb
Jan 10 2008, 11:57 AM
QUOTE(lucy4 @ Jan 10 2008, 10:26 AM)
I hope we all have a speedy and successful process.
Werd!!
Sorry just trying to keep the October filer thread going strong. . .
lucy4
Jan 10 2008, 12:30 PM
QUOTE(AngandKeeb @ Jan 10 2008, 11:57 AM)
Werd!!
Sorry just trying to keep the October filer thread going strong. . .
Don't be sorry. Its as though others dont realize that regardless of when you file, this process is stressful and difficult for all of us. I filed in October, but trust me I had to wait through many difficult steps and back and forth before the day that I could finally put my petition in the mail. I am not going to be one bit upset when I finally get approved, because we are as deserving as any. Hopefully it will sooner rather than later.
AngandKeeb
Jan 10 2008, 12:44 PM
It is amazing how different but the same all of our stories are (does that make sense?). I wish I could wave a magic wand and everyone would be able to be with their loved ones. . .but I know the process is way more complicated than that (even thought it doesn't have to be:whistle: ) . . .
DongDong
Jan 10 2008, 12:50 PM
There is nothing quite like getting a hold of your SO to make your day. I was expressing some concern about the possibility of a black hole on the West Coast and she simply suggested getting married at the airport?! I suppose this can cut down on the waiting period?
lucy4
Jan 10 2008, 12:53 PM
I am going to see my SO this weekend, and I am very excited about that. Not even USCIS can bring me down right now.
AngandKeeb
Jan 10 2008, 01:43 PM
QUOTE(DongDong @ Jan 10 2008, 11:50 AM)
There is nothing quite like getting a hold of your SO to make your day. I was expressing some concern about the possibility of a black hole on the West Coast and she simply suggested getting married at the airport?! I suppose this can cut down on the waiting period?
That would cut down the waiting period. . . We decided to do something quick, plus being a teacher doesn't give me enough funds for us to have an actual wedding with dress and such. . .
QUOTE(lucy4 @ Jan 10 2008, 11:53 AM)
I am going to see my SO this weekend, and I am very excited about that. Not even USCIS can bring me down right now.
Aww, that's so awesome. My SO and I are counting down the days until we get to see each other. Today it's 68 days. .. . unless, we get some good news and I can go down earlier for our interview. . here's hoping. . .
DongDong
Jan 10 2008, 03:05 PM
QUOTE(AngandKeeb @ Jan 10 2008, 12:43 PM)
QUOTE(DongDong @ Jan 10 2008, 11:50 AM)
There is nothing quite like getting a hold of your SO to make your day. I was expressing some concern about the possibility of a black hole on the West Coast and she simply suggested getting married at the airport?! I suppose this can cut down on the waiting period?
That would cut down the waiting period. . . We decided to do something quick, plus being a teacher doesn't give me enough funds for us to have an actual wedding with dress and such. . .
QUOTE(lucy4 @ Jan 10 2008, 11:53 AM)
I am going to see my SO this weekend, and I am very excited about that. Not even USCIS can bring me down right now.
Aww, that's so awesome. My SO and I are counting down the days until we get to see each other. Today it's 68 days. .. . unless, we get some good news and I can go down earlier for our interview. . here's hoping. . .
I hope all of us start seeing some major progress. I think January is out of the question, but I would think February will start to push the September/October envelope. It would certainly appear VSC'ers have a great shot...good luck to all of you! It will be outstanding when an October filer pops up!
I have the utmost respect for those of you waiting to see your SO for such extended periods of time! About six months was my limit!
AngandKeeb
Jan 10 2008, 03:11 PM
My SO and I have had a five month stretch before. That is the toughest thing we have had to do. I agree, I have so much respect for those who wait those long stretches. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. . .
Daveyamf79
Jan 10 2008, 03:13 PM
NOA2 today! I thought for sure I was going to get an RFE. I only sent in three pix as evidence of meeting, and even the dates were handwritten. Also I had some errors on the G-325a that I discovered after I sent in the petition. Plus, they were copied. Oh well...you never can tell.
DongDong
Jan 10 2008, 03:20 PM
QUOTE(Daveyamf79 @ Jan 10 2008, 02:13 PM)
NOA2 today! I thought for sure I was going to get an RFE. I only sent in three pix as evidence of meeting, and even the dates were handwritten. Also I had some errors on the G-325a that I discovered after I sent in the petition. Plus, they were copied. Oh well...you never can tell.
Congratulations! This is great... best of luck of the rest of the journey
AngandKeeb
Jan 10 2008, 03:23 PM
QUOTE(Daveyamf79 @ Jan 10 2008, 02:13 PM)
NOA2 today! I thought for sure I was going to get an RFE. I only sent in three pix as evidence of meeting, and even the dates were handwritten. Also I had some errors on the G-325a that I discovered after I sent in the petition. Plus, they were copied. Oh well...you never can tell.
That is so awesome!! Congrats!!
Ash_Cypress9507
Jan 10 2008, 03:32 PM
[quote name='AngandKeeb' date='Jan 10 2008, 09:11 PM' post='1479277']
My SO and I have had a five month stretch before. That is the toughest thing we have had to do. I agree, I have so much respect for those who wait those long stretches. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. . .
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WOWWWWWW!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONSSS to all the recent approvalsss!!!! Thats really awesome to know and makes us SOOOO Excitedd....Yehhhaaaaaaa Keep up a good job VSC!..
..and to all of us still on the waiting......heyy guys!!! were next in line and now...were on our knees praying it would be SOONNNN and will be checking emails 99 times a day now....
.......
Frank+Jocelyn
Jan 10 2008, 03:34 PM
Congratulations! It is great to see the pace of approvals pick up.
lucy4
Jan 10 2008, 03:49 PM
QUOTE(Daveyamf79 @ Jan 10 2008, 03:13 PM)
NOA2 today! I thought for sure I was going to get an RFE. I only sent in three pix as evidence of meeting, and even the dates were handwritten. Also I had some errors on the G-325a that I discovered after I sent in the petition. Plus, they were copied. Oh well...you never can tell.
yaayyy!!! Congrats to you. That is great.
AngandKeeb
Jan 10 2008, 03:58 PM
stuartx13
Jan 10 2008, 04:13 PM
I hope they do to any approvels are good news.
chuck_n_rose
Jan 10 2008, 04:16 PM
Congratualtions on approval.
swordfish2k0
Jan 10 2008, 05:06 PM
Hi everyone,
I have just stumbled across this site and its really comforting to know there are so many people in the same positiion.
I met my Fiance whilst on a J-1 Visa in the US. We dated for 18 months before i left to return to the UK. We got engaged in Spetember 2007 and filed our K-1 application in October.
Our application was received by USCIS on October 12th.
We have planned our wedding for June 14th, does anyone think that is pushing it a bit? I have heard people who applied in early October are already getting approvals.
AngandKeeb
Jan 10 2008, 06:53 PM
QUOTE(swordfish2k0 @ Jan 10 2008, 04:06 PM)
Hi everyone,
I have just stumbled across this site and its really comforting to know there are so many people in the same positiion.
I met my Fiance whilst on a J-1 Visa in the US. We dated for 18 months before i left to return to the UK. We got engaged in Spetember 2007 and filed our K-1 application in October.
Our application was received by USCIS on October 12th.
We have planned our wedding for June 14th, does anyone think that is pushing it a bit? I have heard people who applied in early October are already getting approvals.
You can never tell. . . I think you will be fine but I'm not the one approving petitions. . .
Gordon
Jan 10 2008, 07:18 PM
Yea, Another approval. Hmm for the first time I wish I lived on the east coast because Vermont is an approving machine. We, on the west coast will just have to enjoy your success and hope that California catches up. Maybe it's like the hair and the tortoise tale. We turtles will get there, but at a slower pace. It is always great to hear of an Approval.
AngandKeeb
Jan 10 2008, 08:03 PM
QUOTE(Gordon @ Jan 10 2008, 06:18 PM)
Yea, Another approval. Hmm for the first time I wish I lived on the east coast because Vermont is an approving machine. We, on the west coast will just have to enjoy your success and hope that California catches up. Maybe it's like the hair and the tortoise tale. We turtles will get there, but at a slower pace. It is always great to hear of an Approval.
It seems like California likes to do things in chunks so this is my take on the slower approval rate. . . that they are waiting until they have a certain amount and then are gonna let all of you Cali filers have it at once. . .like an explosion of approvals. . . that's what I think. . . just sayin'
Meridien
Jan 10 2008, 10:24 PM
QUOTE(AngandKeeb @ Jan 10 2008, 06:03 PM)
It seems like California likes to do things in chunks so this is my take on the slower approval rate. . . that they are waiting until they have a certain amount and then are gonna let all of you Cali filers have it at once. . .like an explosion of approvals. . . that's what I think. . . just sayin'
I'm all for the explosion of approvals!! Starting tomorrow, please!
mox
Jan 10 2008, 10:38 PM
QUOTE(Meridien @ Jan 10 2008, 07:24 PM)
QUOTE(AngandKeeb @ Jan 10 2008, 06:03 PM)
It seems like California likes to do things in chunks so this is my take on the slower approval rate. . . that they are waiting until they have a certain amount and then are gonna let all of you Cali filers have it at once. . .like an explosion of approvals. . . that's what I think. . . just sayin'
I'm all for the explosion of approvals!! Starting tomorrow, please!
DongDong
Jan 10 2008, 10:54 PM
My SO said there were no CSC approvals on their Website, but VSC is processing/approving August and September.
karvy02
Jan 10 2008, 11:19 PM
Great news that there is progress! Hopefully more good news coming soon...
karvy02
Jan 10 2008, 11:47 PM
Our NOA1 date is around the same time some of the others at the VSC are receiving approvals. Very, very cool. Hope to see a lot more good news around here in the meantime. It's difficult planning a wedding with this whole thing up in the air...
And hope those California slackers get moving too...
monagoz
Jan 11 2008, 09:41 PM
QUOTE(karvy02 @ Jan 10 2008, 11:47 PM)
Our NOA1 date is around the same time some of the others at the VSC are receiving approvals. Very, very cool. Hope to see a lot more good news around here in the meantime. It's difficult planning a wedding with this whole thing up in the air...
And hope those California slackers get moving too...
*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL ***
The last processing action taken on your case
Receipt Number: EACxxxxxxxxxx
Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)
Current Status: Approval notice sent .
On January 10, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this
I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the
notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
THE MAN OF CALVARY, HE HAS DONE IT BEFORE, HE HAS DONE IT AGAIN.
Our petition was approved one day after the birth of our daughter in Nigeria, and
98 days from filling.
Our God is a great God, a great king above other Gods. He made impossibility possible.
Glory be to His holy name.
AngandKeeb
Jan 11 2008, 09:47 PM
QUOTE(monagoz @ Jan 11 2008, 08:41 PM)
*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL ***
The last processing action taken on your case
Receipt Number: EACxxxxxxxxxx
Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)
Current Status: Approval notice sent .
On January 10, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this
I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the
notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
THE MAN OF CALVARY, HE HAS DONE IT BEFORE, HE HAS DONE IT AGAIN.
Our petition was approved one day after the birth of our daughter in Nigeria, and
98 days from filling.
Our God is a great God, a great king above other Gods. He made impossibility possible.
Glory be to His holy name.
CONGRATS!!!! That's so awesome!
stuartx13
Jan 11 2008, 10:40 PM
YES awesome for sure!!!!!!!!
LuciansGirl
Jan 11 2008, 10:42 PM
QUOTE(monagoz @ Jan 11 2008, 06:41 PM)
QUOTE(karvy02 @ Jan 10 2008, 11:47 PM)
Our NOA1 date is around the same time some of the others at the VSC are receiving approvals. Very, very cool. Hope to see a lot more good news around here in the meantime. It's difficult planning a wedding with this whole thing up in the air...
And hope those California slackers get moving too...
*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL ***
The last processing action taken on your case
Receipt Number: EACxxxxxxxxxx
Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)
Current Status: Approval notice sent .
On January 10, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this
I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the
notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
THE MAN OF CALVARY, HE HAS DONE IT BEFORE, HE HAS DONE IT AGAIN.
Our petition was approved one day after the birth of our daughter in Nigeria, and
98 days from filling.
Our God is a great God, a great king above other Gods. He made impossibility possible.
Glory be to His holy name.
CONGRATULATIONS!!
sweety&baby
Jan 11 2008, 11:31 PM
QUOTE(monagoz @ Jan 11 2008, 09:41 PM)
QUOTE(karvy02 @ Jan 10 2008, 11:47 PM)
Our NOA1 date is around the same time some of the others at the VSC are receiving approvals. Very, very cool. Hope to see a lot more good news around here in the meantime. It's difficult planning a wedding with this whole thing up in the air...
And hope those California slackers get moving too...
*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL ***
The last processing action taken on your case
Receipt Number: EACxxxxxxxxxx
Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)
Current Status: Approval notice sent .
On January 10, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this
I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the
notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
THE MAN OF CALVARY, HE HAS DONE IT BEFORE, HE HAS DONE IT AGAIN.
Our petition was approved one day after the birth of our daughter in Nigeria, and
98 days from filling.
Our God is a great God, a great king above other Gods. He made impossibility possible.
Glory be to His holy name.
Congratulations on the approval and the new baby girl
I hope all is well with the new baby.
chuck_n_rose
Jan 12 2008, 02:00 AM
Congratulations on the approval.
JJWashington
Jan 12 2008, 03:26 AM
QUOTE(monagoz @ Jan 11 2008, 06:41 PM)
QUOTE(karvy02 @ Jan 10 2008, 11:47 PM)
Our NOA1 date is around the same time some of the others at the VSC are receiving approvals. Very, very cool. Hope to see a lot more good news around here in the meantime. It's difficult planning a wedding with this whole thing up in the air...
And hope those California slackers get moving too...
*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL ***
The last processing action taken on your case
Receipt Number: EACxxxxxxxxxx
Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)
Current Status: Approval notice sent .
CONGRATULATIONS
On January 10, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this
I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the
notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
THE MAN OF CALVARY, HE HAS DONE IT BEFORE, HE HAS DONE IT AGAIN.
Our petition was approved one day after the birth of our daughter in Nigeria, and
98 days from filling.
Our God is a great God, a great king above other Gods. He made impossibility possible.
Glory be to His holy name.
Ash_Cypress9507
Jan 12 2008, 04:28 AM
QUOTE(chuck_n_rose @ Jan 12 2008, 08:00 AM)
Congratulations on the approval.
WOWWWWWWWW!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONSSS!!!!!
swordfish2k0
Jan 12 2008, 05:53 AM
QUOTE(monagoz @ Jan 12 2008, 02:41 AM)
QUOTE(karvy02 @ Jan 10 2008, 11:47 PM)
Our NOA1 date is around the same time some of the others at the VSC are receiving approvals. Very, very cool. Hope to see a lot more good news around here in the meantime. It's difficult planning a wedding with this whole thing up in the air...
And hope those California slackers get moving too...
*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL ***
The last processing action taken on your case
Receipt Number: EACxxxxxxxxxx
Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)
Current Status: Approval notice sent .
On January 10, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this
I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the
notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
THE MAN OF CALVARY, HE HAS DONE IT BEFORE, HE HAS DONE IT AGAIN.
Our petition was approved one day after the birth of our daughter in Nigeria, and
98 days from filling.
Our God is a great God, a great king above other Gods. He made impossibility possible.
Glory be to His holy name.
Wow COngratulations!! ...and hopefully good for all the other october filers too!
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