Can it really take that long?

[ms_jinga_lala 0]

I submitted my case and it was accepted on May 8, 2009. It's not showing in the systems yet and I have to get my calls escalated to find out anything. Today I called to follow up and they said I had another 5-6 months before I would hear anything from them. That's a really long long time since it's already been in the system for 3 months. Does it sometimes take that long? How hopeful should I be that it could take less time than that?

Thanks in advance!

[sweetgurl 0]

me neither..i couldnt check my status online..our noa1 last may 6 in VSC too...so had to wait..no choice hehe..

Edited August 11, 2009 by sweetgurl

[DeniseBill 4]

They're working on march filers atm. Still about 95 march filers to go, so I'm guessing they'll start with may filers somewhere end september october..

Idk about the status website, All i can see is pending, i dont get touches. So idk if they're just not updating or not touching.

Edited August 11, 2009 by DeniseBill

[Peachey 10]

You can't rely on their website. We got our NOA2 in June and the website still says they haven't touched it since we submitted the petition.

I hope this helps.

[canadian_wife 1,831]

I know it's tough but after the NOA-1 it becomes a waiting game. This place is great for support during the long wait between NOA's

Good luck.

[lazulineiris 0]

They're working on march filers atm. Still about 95 march filers to go,

Still about 95 VJ members to go. In actuality, there are many more March filers who don't use visa journey that are waiting. Always remember that we are not the only people who file for these types of visas.

Anyway, ms_jinga_lala -- The whole "We won't help you for 5 - 6 months" is a script that they stick to. They will not tell you anything else for the next six months, so I really wouldn't bother with listening to that. However, VSC seems to be processing applications in roughly five months, as you filed in May and, according to your timeline, "your I129f may be adjudicated between October 3, 2009 and October 9, 2009."

Here's hoping it goes faster for you, but keep in mind that it may not; just try your best to be as patient as possible.

Edited August 11, 2009 by lazulineiris

[DeniseBill 4]

They're working on march filers atm. Still about 95 march filers to go,

Still about 95 VJ members to go. In actuality, there are many more March filers who don't use visa journey that are waiting. Always remember that we are not the only people who file for these types of visas.

True lol sry

[menina 50]

I submitted my case and it was accepted on May 8, 2009. It's not showing in the systems yet and I have to get my calls escalated to find out anything. Today I called to follow up and they said I had another 5-6 months before I would hear anything from them. That's a really long long time since it's already been in the system for 3 months. Does it sometimes take that long? How hopeful should I be that it could take less time than that?

Thanks in advance!

My case did not show up in the system until we were approved. I was going crazy every week calling for awhile, and they just assured me that our case was at the service center even though I could not see it online. Then on the day I could see it, we were told that is was approved. If it has been this long and you still see nothing online, chances are it won't show up until you are approved just like ours did. Good luck. Ours took around 4 months for approval.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I submitted my case and it was accepted on May 8, 2009. It's not showing in the systems yet and I have to get my calls escalated to find out anything. Today I called to follow up and they said I had another 5-6 months before I would hear anything from them. That's a really long long time since it's already been in the system for 3 months. Does it sometimes take that long? How hopeful should I be that it could take less time than that?

Thanks in advance!

Yes, it takes that long recently. The online system of status checking is not very accurate. My wife has been here a year and we are still listed as "pending" The online system is NOT the determining factor, it really doesn't matter what it says online.

[baron555 934]

I submitted my case and it was accepted on May 8, 2009. It's not showing in the systems yet and I have to get my calls escalated to find out anything. Today I called to follow up and they said I had another 5-6 months before I would hear anything from them. That's a really long long time since it's already been in the system for 3 months. Does it sometimes take that long? How hopeful should I be that it could take less time than that?

Thanks in advance!

Yes it takes that long. Enjoy the wait.

[Westindy 0]

You can't rely on their website. We got our NOA2 in June and the website still says they haven't touched it since we submitted the petition.

I hope this helps.

Yes they are right the website is not reliable. Our petition was approved July 4 but the website stated it was still pending. Then the hard copy NOA2 came almost one month later.

Edited August 11, 2009 by Westindy

[milan dalsania 0]

I submitted my case and it was accepted on May 8, 2009. It's not showing in the systems yet and I have to get my calls escalated to find out anything. Today I called to follow up and they said I had another 5-6 months before I would hear anything from them. That's a really long long time since it's already been in the system for 3 months. Does it sometimes take that long? How hopeful should I be that it could take less time than that?

Thanks in advance!

don't worry man.

your turn will come sometimes around october. i received my NOA 1 on march 6th and NOA 2 on July 30 from vermonth service center.

just relax and enjoy the wait, i know it sucks but hey everyone's gotta wait.

message me if i could be any of your help.

[Bern. 3]

My only statement is that you can almost NEVER trust USCIS.