Seriously .....all jokes aside. WHERE IS MY APPROVAL???? GEESH

[Team MicVic! 46]

This has got to be the worst process. Married but apart.... This is too much now.

[Ryan H 3,790]

Moved from Process & Procedures to Progress Reports.

[Deagle 494]

relax buddy, you still have a long journey ahead, expect at least 9 months for this proccess to be done, that's if you were lucky

[Kolewenoik31 57]

This has got to be the worst process. Married but apart.... This is too much now.

Hang in there it is a long process for all of us, you will get there be patient and do things to occupy your time so that it goes by fast. Its just Dec. and by the looks of it you are at your first leg of the wait and mental stress. Pray as well!

[Apero 3]

you gonna be okay......keep yourself occupied with other things like work ....before you know it you will be approved

[Team MicVic! 46]

Thanks Guys.

[bigr 0]

current processing time in Vermont office is 8-10 month i dont know why the say averge of 5 month .........good luck

[NEWLOVE13 21]

I know the feeling im almost at my 5 month mark so i hope its coming soon i know how u feel tho

[jamyestrella 8]

Tell me about it. I've been waiting since early June.

[Daveadams33 7]

Tell me about it. we submitted our petititons around the same date. we both in the same boat. hopefully we get a christmas miracle!!! this whole process SUCKS!!!! I don't get it. a background check for a gun is run in 24 hours why to validate a marriage is 5 months OR more. It's like if it was punishmentt to fall in love with a person from a different country. it's ridiculous how they make you stay away from your love one for so long. Jeez!!!!

[Team MicVic! 46]

I'm honestly praying for all of us. 5 months should be the max. My husband has been so supportive but now he's even growing impatient. We both keep checking. I filed a service inquiry when I couldn't view my case and I received an email back stating it is currently taking 4 month's to process this type of visa and if I don't hear by the fourth month to file an additional inquiry. I was surprised they put 4 month's turn time in writing. Jan 5th will be 4 month's. Keep hope alive!

Edited December 23, 2014 by Team MicVic!

[Dualie 185]

Took 6 months for my hubby and me to get NOA2, my thoughts to you would be to study the information in the guides on this site, and read the forums. You will get a good idea how long the process actually takes, and you will be able to keep up with the changes the process goes through (yes, they seem to change things every few months), and have everything prepared for the next step in the journey. They don't call it a journey for nothing ! It takes most folks nearly a year to get through.

Keep busy and productive and you will be fine. Hopefully things will speed up a little in the new year and your wait won't be as long. Hang in there...once it is done, it will all be worth it!

Edited December 23, 2014 by Dualie

[ariani 71]

I'm honestly praying for all of us. 5 months should be the max. My husband has been so supportive but now he's even growing impatient. We both keep checking. I filed a service inquiry when I couldn't view my case and I received an email back stating it is currently taking 4 month's to process this type of visa and if I don't hear by the fourth month to file an additional inquiry. I was surprised they put 4 month's turn time in writing. Jan 5th will be 4 month's. Keep hope alive!

This process is taxing on your emotional well being. What makes it even worse is the lack of control; the mere fact that you don't know WHEN your case will be adjudicated drives people crazy. A coping mechanism for both you and husband is to gain some control over this ordeal. What you can do is set a realistic future date when your NOA2 will be received and stick with it; this means going without VJ. USCIS website, etc. Talk to him about this and both of you should promise one another that you won't stress over this until X date. Let USCIS worry about approving your package and you can focus your quality time.

I hope this helps you and I wish you good luck on the rest of your journey.

[Team MicVic! 46]

Great advice VJ members. Thank you

[Lynn n Sam 57]

Our case took 7+ months or 217 days from NOA 1 to NOA 2 through VSC. Now waiting through the NVC stage... patience is a virtue....