March 2009 k-1 people

[AmyStan 0]

Thanks, my gut tells me the same thing. I get annoyed when people whine that after waiting for 2-3 months they haven't heard anything. We all know that 5 months is the best we can hope for. So 6 is more realistic. I'll sit tight. I'm a bit worried that mine will take longer than usual because there is extra stuff in it. My attorney instructed us to include stuff we won't need til the interview in the original package -- only after we sent it did I find out through these forums that we didn't need that stuff right away. I'm particularly mad at her because she wouldn't file our petition until we had everything, and the police certificates took months to get. We could have filed back in October without them. So after waiting ages to file, now we have to get more police certificates because the ones in our package will be too old. And for this I paid THOUSANDS of dollars! I work for a non-profit, so you can imagine how upset I have been. Ron tell me not to worry, it's in the past...but I'm still annoyed. If I've learned anything from this process, it's to do my own research! Wow I've been waiting months to say that. It's good to vent to people who understand!

-Jody

We do understand, Jody - we do, we do, we do. Hang in there - things are happening.

At the risk of getting a virtual flogging, this is really all my fault. As I mentioned earlier, we've been experiencing a drought - not one like Richard had (5 years??? - wow), but my poor lawn has suffered as a result. This morning I woke up early to turn on my sprinkler system so it would be reasonably dry before the "water restriction gestapo" made the rounds. It was about half way through the stations when it started pouring down rain. Now that it's raining, the NOA2's are flowing.

So if I had turned on my sprinklers sooner, we'd all be discussing interviews. Sorry guys..........

[missing_ron 3]

Heh, I couldn't blame you if I tried. but thanks for helping to ease the frustration. You really always know just what to say!

[Richard-Joanna 1]

Thanks, my gut tells me the same thing. I get annoyed when people whine that after waiting for 2-3 months they haven't heard anything. We all know that 5 months is the best we can hope for. So 6 is more realistic. I'll sit tight. I'm a bit worried that mine will take longer than usual because there is extra stuff in it. My attorney instructed us to include stuff we won't need til the interview in the original package -- only after we sent it did I find out through these forums that we didn't need that stuff right away. I'm particularly mad at her because she wouldn't file our petition until we had everything, and the police certificates took months to get. We could have filed back in October without them. So after waiting ages to file, now we have to get more police certificates because the ones in our package will be too old. And for this I paid THOUSANDS of dollars! I work for a non-profit, so you can imagine how upset I have been. Ron tell me not to worry, it's in the past...but I'm still annoyed. If I've learned anything from this process, it's to do my own research! Wow I've been waiting months to say that. It's good to vent to people who understand!

-Jody

We do understand, Jody - we do, we do, we do. Hang in there - things are happening.

At the risk of getting a virtual flogging, this is really all my fault. As I mentioned earlier, we've been experiencing a drought - not one like Richard had (5 years??? - wow), but my poor lawn has suffered as a result. This morning I woke up early to turn on my sprinkler system so it would be reasonably dry before the "water restriction gestapo" made the rounds. It was about half way through the stations when it started pouring down rain. Now that it's raining, the NOA2's are flowing.

So if I had turned on my sprinklers sooner, we'd all be discussing interviews. Sorry guys..........

Stan... turn on those sprinklers everyday

[Richard-Joanna 1]

I am at work now and just received an email from USCIS...We have received our approval. I just called Alicia and woke her up in the middle of the night to share the news...I am not cruel, I warned her no matter what time when I found out that she would be the first person I called.

Pop Pop Fizz Fizz Oh what a relief it is.

It appears that the March Petitions are starting to roll out...To my fellow March Petitioners......Soon and Very Soon.

I thank God for bringing Alica and I together and I give thanks to God for continuing to watch over the process.

Karl and Alicia

waaaaaaaahhooooooooooooooo

Hello all,

I have been reading this thread for months and have finally decided to speak up. As if somehow keeping quiet meant that I could be patient... :-) My NOA1 date is 3/5/09. Seeing a 3/17 get their NOA2 makes me both happy and jealous -- I wish it really were first come first served! I can't decide whether to get my congressman involved after 5 months have passed, or 6 months...it will be 5 months in just a few days. I don't want to make things go slower...I imagine that getting politicians involved just causes things to move slower at VSC. Any thoughts? How long do you plan to wait before you get worried? After 5 months of being patient, at what point is it OK to be worried?

I think just a little more patience is needed... the USCIS seems to be in March and in earnest...

[R&AINC 1]

NO EMAIL NO PARTY

[Farmer&JAO 0]

Karl,

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!! I wish you and Alicia continued success.

[mari joe 1]

Yes! four more today already

[melanne 0]

After having no 'action' every time I go to USCIS to check our update, we had a touch on July 28th. I am praying we get our NOA-2 soon. Did they only finally just now look at our application after all these months? Just so crazy.... happy to hear others have gotten theirs, hope we are next!!!!

[AmyStan 0]

After having no 'action' every time I go to USCIS to check our update, we had a touch on July 28th. I am praying we get our NOA-2 soon. Did they only finally just now look at our application after all these months? Just so crazy.... happy to hear others have gotten theirs, hope we are next!!!!

A touch can be a very good sign. Some have had a touch before getting the NOA2 and it is believed it can happen when they "scan" the box to take it to their desk. Here's hoping!

Did any others with a recent approval have a touch before the NOA2?

[strega 1]

OMG!! are they REALLY finally working on MARCH?? somebody smack me becuase i cant believe it!!congrats to all my family who have received NOA2.........makes the rest of us a little less crazy.....i cant wait to get ours....i have a question, if my SO is here when we get the NOA2, can we send the fax to the embassy from here and they will accept it???? or does he have to send ot from Italy?? help

[DeniseBill 4]

*smacks* (gently) Congratz to all new approvals!!! And Wow... a march 17 got approved? that's 1 day after me and my hubby........

[mari joe 1]

OMG!! are they REALLY finally working on MARCH?? somebody smack me becuase i cant believe it!!congrats to all my family who have received NOA2.........makes the rest of us a little less crazy.....i cant wait to get ours....i have a question, if my SO is here when we get the NOA2, can we send the fax to the embassy from here and they will accept it???? or does he have to send ot from Italy?? help

smack

[Karl and Alicia 0]

My NOA1 was 03/06/09. I checked the USCIS online this morning at about 8:30 am and my updated status showed today's date 07/30/09. That was my first touch since receiving my NOA1. I received the NOA2 email at 12:45 pm. I was in a meeting so I did not see the email until about 2:30 pm. This morning I just assumed they were at least looking at my petition. I just feel like we are all going to see a lot of approvals in the next few days...just think when was the last time we have 4 approvals out of VSC on the same day. That has to be a very positive sign. Get ready.

[ThomLin 0]

My NOA1 was 03/06/09. I checked the USCIS online this morning at about 8:30 am and my updated status showed today's date 07/30/09. That was my first touch since receiving my NOA1. I received the NOA2 email at 12:45 pm. I was in a meeting so I did not see the email until about 2:30 pm. This morning I just assumed they were at least looking at my petition. I just feel like we are all going to see a lot of approvals in the next few days...just think when was the last time we have 4 approvals out of VSC on the same day. That has to be a very positive sign. Get ready.

Happy for you 2, Karl and Alicia! I wish you all the happiness...

Que vivan los novios!

Congrats!

[Dgard 0]

So happy the NOA2's are flying out now. So many are moving onto the next steps, which will be so much shorter and hopefully less stressful. The end-goal is in sight now ;-) Keep em' coming!