what # on igors list when you received noa2?

[ignacio 1]

Hellow everyone....to those who have already received noa2, can you tell me what number you where on igors list when you got it? From what I understand there is no order or logic in the way they approve k-1 applications. Thanks for any response

[Wanda and Amel 17]

I was 152 on Igor's List and 48 on the Berkley list. http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/igor/vjdata/vsc.aspx

[StvM 1]

We were number 232

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hellow everyone....to those who have already received noa2, can you tell me what number you where on igors list when you got it? From what I understand there is no order or logic in the way they approve k-1 applications. Thanks for any response

I received it in my mailbox and never looked at any list or any online status report.

[ignacio 1]

I'm just hoping we are one of the few that get lucky and receive it early. Then again luck has never been on my side. I can't even seem to win money back when I buy a lottery ticket. Lol. Its only been a month and a half since we got noa1 and I'm getting more and more anxious. I know we still got a ways to go.

[Tahoma 2,291]

#99.

[StvM 1]

Hellow everyone....to those who have already received noa2, can you tell me what number you where on igors list when you got it? From what I understand there is no order or logic in the way they approve k-1 applications. Thanks for any response

Maybe it just seems, that there is no order or logic behind this process. There is, at least from mine point of view. All applications (except expedited, of course) being processed in order that they received. Background checks are initiated, once application is received, but not necessarily completed by the time adjudicator gets your file. There are many things to consider. If petitioner, for example, is naturalized citizen, they have his (her) A# number in the system already, matched with the name and some information. Since they (USCIS) issued certificate of naturalization, no need to contact other databases to establish citizenship. If alien fiance(e) is from country, that needs visa in order to enter USA, and had this visa, most likely information about him (her) is in the system already too. So, check goes faster. On one piece of recent correspondence with USCIS, that I received, there is a stamp, listing databases that they checked (CLAIMS, MFAS, CIS... etc). It consists of 8 different databases, interlocked with each other. If you interested of how that system works, you can check here http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/privacy/privacy_pia_cis_claims3.pdf , and it is only background checks. But if everything in that system is in order, by the time your file gets in someones hands - APPROVED, if rest of proof is good enough to establish meeting in last 2 years...

[ignacio 1]

That's good info stvm. If I'm understanding correctly, the background check on my fiance should be easy since she was here in usa on a j-1 visa and was issued a ss# to work with. Would you say its going to be fairly easy/fast?

[StvM 1]

That's good info stvm. If I'm understanding correctly, the background check on my fiance should be easy since she was here in usa on a j-1 visa and was issued a ss# to work with. Would you say its going to be fairly easy/fast?

It should be. She was checked already,and approved to enter the USA once, and if your name doesn't generate hit with FBI, your background check will be completed by the time your line gets close. In my opinion - by the end of October you'll see approval(or even faster if you in CSC)

By the way, her J-1 was not sponsored by Ukraine? Just to make sure. To the best of my knowledge, Ukraine doesn't have 2 year clause for J-1 students, are they?

Good luck to both of you

Edited September 5, 2011 by StvM

[ignacio 1]

No. She's good to go. Thanks

[meandmybeloved 15]

We were 16 on Berkley and 73 on Igor's. Sure hope that is a good sign that anyday now we will hear.

5/11/11 was NOA1 and then 7/29/11 RFE and then USCIS received my evidence back on 8/22/11.

Good luck to everyone.

[Edi & Sua 1]

Hellow everyone....to those who have already received noa2, can you tell me what number you where on igors list when you got it? From what I understand there is no order or logic in the way they approve k-1 applications. Thanks for any response

We were #255, approved in exactly 3 months

Good luck, hope you get it soon.

[Rufus2012 175]

I received it in my mailbox and never looked at any list or any online status report.

This really is the sanest approach.

Igor's list appears to scan profiles' timelines and construct some sort of order. It's a laudable goal, and let's suppose, for the sake of argument, that his code is flawless and does exactly what it is purpoted to do.

Even so, the problem is, visajourney is not a representative sample of all people waiting for K-1s (or any other visa). It's self reporting, and my guess is, there are a disproportionate number of users who have encountered roadblocks (hence they seek advice here). Or, perhaps, we're smarter and more computer savvy and have filled out our applications more accurately than the general population.

In any event, the only real source of data would be from within USCIS, and that's not going to be forthcoming before your fiance becomes a bonafide citizen, if ever. Yes, I look at the timeline predictions for amusement, more because the computer geek in me is curious how it's implemented, but it's just a very uneducated guess.

[John*&*his*GG 2]

We were within the 20-30s due to a RFE. 117 Days

[daryl&lada 8]

We were #113 and were approved in 111 days.