VSC ETA: 8 months from mid Jan NOA1

[scottgema 6]

I am in a bit of a sad state after my call to USCIS.....should I just get married? and file an I-130...processing times are the same but could she visit earlier or no because its The Philippines and the VISA would not be issued until later anyway.

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129F processing times on their computers are at 8 months from the date of receipt for my applciation received on Jan 15th 2013.

He also confirmed the Alien number change notification is a glitch and there is no number assigned to my case at all which I know has been a hot topic here on the boards.

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I asked if he was just using the website that shows the June 4th date and he said he sees that but he is using the database he has access to for VSC which has an estimated time of 220 days.....made me sick. Especially considering CA has better times and I live in El Paso, TX.....a 16 hour drive from CA. =(....ugh

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Sorry just complaining....

[X Factor 1,110]

Hang in there - they are just giving you an estimate. Mine took a little over 6 months with an RFE from VSC

[Abandoned account 0]

I am in a bit of a sad state after my call to USCIS.....should I just get married? and file an I-130...processing times are the same but could she visit earlier or no because its The Philippines and the VISA would not be issued until later anyway.

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129F processing times on their computers are at 8 months from the date of receipt for my applciation received on Jan 15th 2013.

He also confirmed the Alien number change notification is a glitch and there is no number assigned to my case at all which I know has been a hot topic here on the boards.

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I asked if he was just using the website that shows the June 4th date and he said he sees that but he is using the database he has access to for VSC which has an estimated time of 220 days.....made me sick. Especially considering CA has better times and I live in El Paso, TX.....a 16 hour drive from CA. =(....ugh

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Sorry just complaining....

We were also assigned Vermont Service Center. Our NOA2 came 224 days after the NOA1 receipt date. It's a long, hard wait ~ I know!! It seems endless. Our adjudication dates kept being moved into the future, at first weekly.... and the closer the time got, they would change it daily. Very discouraging to those who wait. I don't really understand why you were not assigned to CA. Vermont sucks. But finally, after waiting for 364 days, my fiance will have his interview in 3 weeks. It's truly a test of patience and love. Hang in there; it will come.

[Anvi 5]

I am in a bit of a sad state after my call to USCIS.....should I just get married? and file an I-130...processing times are the same but could she visit earlier or no because its The Philippines and the VISA would not be issued until later anyway.

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129F processing times on their computers are at 8 months from the date of receipt for my applciation received on Jan 15th 2013.

He also confirmed the Alien number change notification is a glitch and there is no number assigned to my case at all which I know has been a hot topic here on the boards.

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I asked if he was just using the website that shows the June 4th date and he said he sees that but he is using the database he has access to for VSC which has an estimated time of 220 days.....made me sick. Especially considering CA has better times and I live in El Paso, TX.....a 16 hour drive from CA. =(....ugh

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Sorry just complaining....

That whaT I was thinking too. I should get marry. now too late.

[scottgema 6]

Thanks =). I hope it works out that way.

I am lucky enough that I will be able to afford a trip here to visit in April but I cant visit a 2nd time before the approval and then also fly her to the US after the interview. Leave it to me to fall in love with someone who is nearly as far away as possible from where I live lol.

We have been living together for 7 months here in Manila and this seperation is going to hurt bad but I know we can do it. ( i need to go home as my work assingment is ending) Its just going to be so efing hard....

Edited February 4, 2013 by scottgema

[Ismail+Cassie 36]

Were all here with you dont worry, after being with my fiance for more then 2 years everyday, it was so hard to leave, I had to wait 5 months just to file and I cant see him again til he comes here But Im sticking it out You can do it ! Its worth it in the end, this is an important time for all of us.

[Azsara 110]

Hopefully thats just an average estimate they are giving you...

At least there are August filers getting approved now so that means we could be as early as May. "Could" being the important word

[CRAKZOR 4]

The guys I talked to said I did have an A#

[Lizz & Alvin 2]

should I just get married? and file an I-130...

I was thinking the same thing. I'll be heading to Jamaica in the next month or so and will be bringing my daughter with me.. One of the reasons I went the K1 route was because I wanted her to be be with me when I got married.... and I THOUGHT the K1 was faster that spousal visa... Now seeing some I-130 get approved due to them being sent to local offices in 30-40 days.. it's really tempting!! and if you think of it, it's still cheaper even if you take the $340 for filing K1 as a loss because you don't have to file for the AOS... hmmmmm... any one have any advice??

[Ismail+Cassie 36]

The guys I talked to said I did have an A#

Me too but it rally doesn't mean anything anymore sadly..

[TBoneTX 43,915]

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to USCIS Service Centers forum -- chief thrust of thread involves Service Center timelines. ***

[LSnBigBear 61]

I understand your eagerness. I have not seen my fiancee since Aug 19 when I moved back to USA. I waited until I was re established to file. At that time waiting times were 3 to 5 months. That soon changed to 6-8 months. I can say the time apart was good as we improved on communication and finances. Hang in there and use the time to get to know each other better. Good luck

[LSnBigBear 61]

That was August 2011 btw when I left the Philippines

[F&N 7]

I am in a bit of a sad state after my call to USCIS.....should I just get married? and file an I-130...processing times are the same but could she visit earlier or no because its The Philippines and the VISA would not be issued until later anyway.

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129F processing times on their computers are at 8 months from the date of receipt for my applciation received on Jan 15th 2013.

He also confirmed the Alien number change notification is a glitch and there is no number assigned to my case at all which I know has been a hot topic here on the boards.

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I asked if he was just using the website that shows the June 4th date and he said he sees that but he is using the database he has access to for VSC which has an estimated time of 220 days.....made me sick. Especially considering CA has better times and I live in El Paso, TX.....a 16 hour drive from CA. =(....ugh

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Sorry just complaining....

Hang in there! We are being processed through the CA center and we have been waiting for 6months now for our NOA2! Our Filler date was August 6, 2012....

[ChristianZane 70]

Don't feel bad, CSC is now averaging 7.2 months from NOA1 to NOA2, and will probably get worse as immigration reform creeps through Congress this year.