VSC - February Filers

[tonyeck 0]

Call them again, and actually talk to someone in person. They will have a record

They dont keep K1's on the automated system

[jlvr 1]

Call them again, and actually talk to someone in person. They will have a record

They dont keep K1's on the automated system

Just spoke to my fiance. The embassy called him for an appointment to bring in the DS230. Pre-appointment appointment.

[elizabethrrr 0]

Our NOA1 from VSC was dated 27 Feb. We were touched on 2 March, but NOT SINCE THEN. I'm freaking out. What do we do? Can we do anything?

[GrenadianCrix 2]

Call them again, and actually talk to someone in person. They will have a record

They dont keep K1's on the automated system

Just spoke to my fiance. The embassy called him for an appointment to bring in the DS230. Pre-appointment appointment.

Wahoo!

That's a good sign. I hope Jamaica is speedy quick in getting out that interview date!

We are still waiting for our Packet 3 to get here...almost two full weeks in the mail from Barbados!

Everything is on Caribbean time...but I guess that means it'll be Irie!

Let us know when the interview is!

Sue

[GrenadianCrix 2]

Our NOA1 from VSC was dated 27 Feb. We were touched on 2 March, but NOT SINCE THEN. I'm freaking out. What do we do? Can we do anything?

I know it's hard to wait while some of us (myself included) have gotten our NOA2's freakishly fast. But you are still within normal wait times. Just keep an eye on things, but don't stress too much. Checking the USCIS website every 10 minutes will not make them work any faster.

I wouldn't do anything drastic like calling in important people yet. There is still time.

Good Luck, drink some wine! (If you drink, that is...if not, read a good book)

Sue

[jlvr 1]

Call them again, and actually talk to someone in person. They will have a record

They dont keep K1's on the automated system

Just spoke to my fiance. The embassy called him for an appointment to bring in the DS230. Pre-appointment appointment.

Wahoo!

That's a good sign. I hope Jamaica is speedy quick in getting out that interview date!

We are still waiting for our Packet 3 to get here...almost two full weeks in the mail from Barbados!

Everything is on Caribbean time...but I guess that means it'll be Irie!

Let us know when the interview is!

Sue

Wow, from Barbados? Why is it coming from there?

I've already done all of the necessary forms, the 156, 156K 157. I'm waiting a little on the 134, I still need a few supporting documents. I don't want to date anything before the date of his appointment, when he's supposed to be picking up packet 3, but will at the same time be bringing them the DS230. I wonder if it would be possible for them to give him his appointment right there? I doubt it, but it'd be nice.

Our NOA1 from VSC was dated 27 Feb. We were touched on 2 March, but NOT SINCE THEN. I'm freaking out. What do we do? Can we do anything?

I know it's hard to wait while some of us (myself included) have gotten our NOA2's freakishly fast. But you are still within normal wait times. Just keep an eye on things, but don't stress too much. Checking the USCIS website every 10 minutes will not make them work any faster.

I wouldn't do anything drastic like calling in important people yet. There is still time.

Good Luck, drink some wine! (If you drink, that is...if not, read a good book)

Sue

I agree with Sue. Even though I was told here, I had to learn for myself that the touches don't mean anything. My approval came without my file ever being "touched".

If your NOA1 was dated 2/27 that makes you one of us! Welcome!

Edited March 25, 2007 by jlvr

[GrenadianCrix 2]

Wow, from Barbados? Why is it coming from there?

Most of the Eastern Caribbean islands go through the Barbados Embassy. Grenada has a small Embassy, but not a full staff (only one American staff member) so they don't deal with visa's at all. So we have to fly to Barbados for the interview. Thankfully Kellon should be able to do his medical in Grenada so he only has to fly to Barbados for a day. It's a pretty quick flight but after converting the US$ plane ticket cost into EC$...it's kinda pricey.

But I guess we won't have to worry about it unless it finally gets here!

I sent another email to a good contact I have at the Embassy, hopefully I'll hear from him on Monday.

We are still waiting for a police check from Canada anyway, so we are kinda at a stand still.

Sue

[jlvr 1]

Wow, from Barbados? Why is it coming from there?

Most of the Eastern Caribbean islands go through the Barbados Embassy. Grenada has a small Embassy, but not a full staff (only one American staff member) so they don't deal with visa's at all. So we have to fly to Barbados for the interview. Thankfully Kellon should be able to do his medical in Grenada so he only has to fly to Barbados for a day. It's a pretty quick flight but after converting the US$ plane ticket cost into EC$...it's kinda pricey.

But I guess we won't have to worry about it unless it finally gets here!

I sent another email to a good contact I have at the Embassy, hopefully I'll hear from him on Monday.

We are still waiting for a police check from Canada anyway, so we are kinda at a stand still.

Sue

Wow. It's good to have a contact, that must be helpful. What's EC$?

[GrenadianCrix 2]

Wow. It's good to have a contact, that must be helpful. What's EC$?

Sorry,

EC$ = Eastern Caribbean Dollar.

2.71 EC$ = 1 US$

not a very good exchange rate, so we basically have to pay almost three time what everything is worth. but the thing is that most people don't make much money down here. my fiance makes $750EC a month! So that's about $275US a month. Needless to say the whole visa process is a bit expensive. Especially since I am living and working down here as a Peace Corps Volunteer and make only a little bit more than he does. But it's worth it we are so excited to go up to the States together and start a life up there. I'm glad I'll get to go up with him (providing the visa process continues fairly smoothly). Although I wish I could be up there already getting things ready for him to arrive. But we will get up there together and we'll both be unemployed and homeless...hahaha...thank goodness for Co-sponsors!

Sue

[jlvr 1]

Wow. It's good to have a contact, that must be helpful. What's EC$?

Sorry,

EC$ = Eastern Caribbean Dollar.

2.71 EC$ = 1 US$

not a very good exchange rate, so we basically have to pay almost three time what everything is worth. but the thing is that most people don't make much money down here. my fiance makes $750EC a month! So that's about $275US a month. Needless to say the whole visa process is a bit expensive. Especially since I am living and working down here as a Peace Corps Volunteer and make only a little bit more than he does. But it's worth it we are so excited to go up to the States together and start a life up there. I'm glad I'll get to go up with him (providing the visa process continues fairly smoothly). Although I wish I could be up there already getting things ready for him to arrive. But we will get up there together and we'll both be unemployed and homeless...hahaha...thank goodness for Co-sponsors!

Sue

Ah, okay. I understand. The exchange for Jamaica is about 64:1 right now and my fiance makes about the same as yours. Fortunately I make enough to not need a cosponsor, I don't know if I have anyone that would do that for me.

Although, I was wondering if it would be a problem that my 2005 tax return has a much lower income because I quit work to finish school. 2003, 2004, 2006, all fine. But 2005 is way low. I hope it won't be a problem.

[jlvr 1]

I just got not one, but two letters in the mail telling me that NVC received my approved petition and will be forwarding it to the Kingston embassy.

[GrenadianCrix 2]

I just got not one, but two letters in the mail telling me that NVC received my approved petition and will be forwarding it to the Kingston embassy.

Excellent!

I guess they really wanted to make sure you got the message!

I hope the Jamaican mail is faster than the rest of the Caribbean

Sue

jlvr,

I'm going now, need to sleep.

It was nice talking!

sue

[jlvr 1]

I just got not one, but two letters in the mail telling me that NVC received my approved petition and will be forwarding it to the Kingston embassy.

Excellent!

I guess they really wanted to make sure you got the message!

I hope the Jamaican mail is faster than the rest of the Caribbean

Sue

jlvr,

I'm going now, need to sleep.

It was nice talking!

sue

Not likely. Takes forever for me to send mail there. I'm pretty certain the embassy already received it, though, that's the only way they could have called my fiance.

Goodnight!

Edited March 25, 2007 by jlvr

[craigandkym 0]

Just curious...has any of my Co-Feb filers finished Packet 3 yet?

[tonyeck 0]

Just curious...has any of my Co-Feb filers finished Packet 3 yet?

Am still waiting for PK3