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Alright, I just called my lawyer and I'm kinda scared about contacting Pat's congressman. I told him that some friends had recommended me to contact Pat's congressman if we don't hear anything from USCIS by the 6 months timeframe.....and he said that it could work or it could delay things more cause USCIS doesn't like when applicants get congressman involved with this, he said he wouldn't do that. So I was very pissed off and just wanted to get off the phone cause we payed him for nothing.....anyways, I asked him very straight, what do you recommend us? He said, Wait for the notice and don't send any letters.

The @sshole said that in case USCIS exceed the 6 months, they will let us know and I asked if he has any idea for how long more could that be in case it happens...and you know what he said!?!!? I don't know, I'm not the government, it's up to USCIS.....

MOFO! :angry:

Now, I don't know what to do......I only hope I get my NOA2 ASAP!!!!!

FIRE HIM! You just paid for that useless phone call.

Fire him!!?? I wish...We paid him in May to do our process......it will be useless to hire another lawyer.....

"Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions." Albert Einstein.

05/09/07 --- NOA1

05/15/07 --- Touched

10/24/07 --- Case assigned!

10/31/07 --- Touched

11/01/07 --- RFE

11/02/07 --- Touched

11/05/07 --- Got RFE on the mail

11/09/07 --- RFE sent back to VSC

12/06/07 --- Waited enough time to RESEND our RFE

12/07/07 --- RFE received at VSC and signed by Novak....

12/10/07 --- Case received and resumed

12/11/07 --- Touched

12/12/07 --- Touched

12/13/07 --- Touched

12/14/07 --- Touched

01/02/08 --- Touched

01/02/08 --- APPROVED!!!!!!

01/11/08 --- Got NOA2 on the mail

01/12/08 --- Got NVC letter on the mail

01/17/08 --- Got packet 3

01/28/08 --- Medical

02/05/08 --- INTERVIEW!!!!

02/10/08 --- Off to NY!!!!

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: England
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Alright, I just called my lawyer and I'm kinda scared about contacting Pat's congressman. I told him that some friends had recommended me to contact Pat's congressman if we don't hear anything from USCIS by the 6 months timeframe.....and he said that it could work or it could delay things more cause USCIS doesn't like when applicants get congressman involved with this, he said he wouldn't do that. So I was very pissed off and just wanted to get off the phone cause we payed him for nothing.....anyways, I asked him very straight, what do you recommend us? He said, Wait for the notice and don't send any letters.

The @sshole said that in case USCIS exceed the 6 months, they will let us know and I asked if he has any idea for how long more could that be in case it happens...and you know what he said!?!!? I don't know, I'm not the government, it's up to USCIS.....

MOFO! :angry:

Now, I don't know what to do......I only hope I get my NOA2 ASAP!!!!!

FIRE HIM! You just paid for that useless phone call.

Fire him!!?? I wish...We paid him in May to do our process......it will be useless to hire another lawyer.....

Oh, so you pay them for the entire process up front? Ah, gotcha. Didn't realize that. Lawyers are almost as bad as the government. :help:

Edited by Steph1973

6.4.07-Sent application

6.18.07-NOA1 Hard Copy

6.24.07-Touched

9.7.07-Left for England

9.16.07-Returned from England. :(

10.18.07-Leave for England

10.21.07-Back from England. :(

11.15.07-Leave for England

11.19.07-Back from England :(

12.4.07-Touched again!

12.5.07-RFE issued

12.12.07-Received RFE letter

12.14.07-Received final divorce decree for RFE

12.14.07-Overnighted RFE & evidence for Monday delivery.

12.18.07-Touched. RFE was recieved and processing resumed

12.19.07-Touched

12.20.07-Touched

12.22.07-Leave for England

1.2.08-Return from England

1.2.08-Touched

1.2.08-APPROVED, NOA2

1.7.08-Received NOA2 hardcopy in the mail

1.7.08-NVC received paperwork

1.9.08-NVC forwarded paperwork to Consulate

1.14.08-Consulate received petition

1.15.08-Received packet 3 info

1.18.08-Mailed back packet 3 forms to Consulate

1.30.08-Packet 3 approved and processed

2.1.08-Medical exam

2.15.08-Leave for England

2.21.08-Interview

2.23.08-Return from England

2.26.08-Darren recieved Visa in the mail

2.28.08-Darren arrives to the U.S.!!!!!!!!!!!!

3.15.08-Got Married!!!!

I-485

4.14.08-Filed form

5.13.08-Received receipt

6.4.08-Biometrics appointment

I-765

4.14.08-Filed Form

5.13.08-Received receipt

6.4.08-Biometrics appointment

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: England
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Alright, I just called my lawyer and I'm kinda scared about contacting Pat's congressman. I told him that some friends had recommended me to contact Pat's congressman if we don't hear anything from USCIS by the 6 months timeframe.....and he said that it could work or it could delay things more cause USCIS doesn't like when applicants get congressman involved with this, he said he wouldn't do that. So I was very pissed off and just wanted to get off the phone cause we payed him for nothing.....anyways, I asked him very straight, what do you recommend us? He said, Wait for the notice and don't send any letters.

The @sshole said that in case USCIS exceed the 6 months, they will let us know and I asked if he has any idea for how long more could that be in case it happens...and you know what he said!?!!? I don't know, I'm not the government, it's up to USCIS.....

MOFO! :angry:

Now, I don't know what to do......I only hope I get my NOA2 ASAP!!!!!

Mirla - your lawyer is a chopf##k who doesn't know what he's talking about. Stories on VJ directly contradict what your lawyer said about congressional involvement. I hate lawyers who try to instill fear in their clients. Very unprofessional.

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Peru
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Alright, I just called my lawyer and I'm kinda scared about contacting Pat's congressman. I told him that some friends had recommended me to contact Pat's congressman if we don't hear anything from USCIS by the 6 months timeframe.....and he said that it could work or it could delay things more cause USCIS doesn't like when applicants get congressman involved with this, he said he wouldn't do that. So I was very pissed off and just wanted to get off the phone cause we payed him for nothing.....anyways, I asked him very straight, what do you recommend us? He said, Wait for the notice and don't send any letters.

The @sshole said that in case USCIS exceed the 6 months, they will let us know and I asked if he has any idea for how long more could that be in case it happens...and you know what he said!?!!? I don't know, I'm not the government, it's up to USCIS.....

MOFO! :angry:

Now, I don't know what to do......I only hope I get my NOA2 ASAP!!!!!

Mirla - your lawyer is a chopf##k who doesn't know what he's talking about. Stories on VJ directly contradict what your lawyer said about congressional involvement. I hate lawyers who try to instill fear in their clients. Very unprofessional.

You're right....I'm gonna wait today and see if I have any good news otherwise I will talk to my fiance about trying to contact his congressman......I just know he's gonna be more pissed of at USCIS....

"Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions." Albert Einstein.

05/09/07 --- NOA1

05/15/07 --- Touched

10/24/07 --- Case assigned!

10/31/07 --- Touched

11/01/07 --- RFE

11/02/07 --- Touched

11/05/07 --- Got RFE on the mail

11/09/07 --- RFE sent back to VSC

12/06/07 --- Waited enough time to RESEND our RFE

12/07/07 --- RFE received at VSC and signed by Novak....

12/10/07 --- Case received and resumed

12/11/07 --- Touched

12/12/07 --- Touched

12/13/07 --- Touched

12/14/07 --- Touched

01/02/08 --- Touched

01/02/08 --- APPROVED!!!!!!

01/11/08 --- Got NOA2 on the mail

01/12/08 --- Got NVC letter on the mail

01/17/08 --- Got packet 3

01/28/08 --- Medical

02/05/08 --- INTERVIEW!!!!

02/10/08 --- Off to NY!!!!

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Oh, so you pay them for the entire process up front? Ah, gotcha. Didn't realize that. Lawyers are almost as bad as the government. :help:

Actually I think it depends on the lawyer. We didn't pay ours up front, and have only paid 25% of what we will eventually pay. She has it spread out so I think the last payment is once we have the interview for the Green Card.

Either way, though, I agree they can be as bad as the gov't. I'm not sure ours has really been helpful, aside from taking some stress and time off my hands.

K1

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07.12.07 - I-129f petition mailed

07.13.07 - I-129f received by VSC

07.18.07 - NOA1 notice

07.20.07 - check cashed

07.22.07 - touch

11.29.07 - NOA2, waited 140 days

11.30.07 - touch

12.03.07 - NVC Received

12.05.07 - NVC Left

12.10.07 - Consulate Rec'd

12.13.07 - Packet 3 Rec'd

03.13.08 - Packet 3 sent back to Montreal

04.08.08 - eligible for interview

05.13.08 - Packet 4 Rec'd

06.02.08 - Interview!

06.09.08 - Visa in hand!

06.16.08 - move date, POE via Peace Bridge, Buffalo, NY

06.20.08 - civil wedding

AOS

------------------------------------

06.25.08 - AOS package sent

06.30.08 - received in Chicago

07.07.08 - NOA1 for 485 (AOS), 765 (EAD), & 131 (AP), rec'd in mail 07.14.08

07.09.08 - touch on all 3

07.10.08 - check cashed

07.28.08 - case transferred to CSC

08.02.08 - Biometrics

08.03.08 - touch on AOS

08.04.08 - touch on AOS & EAD

08.05.08 - touch on EAD

08.06.08, 08.07.08, 08.21.08, 08.22.08 - touch on AOS

09.03.08 - EAD approved!

09.04.08 - touch on EAD

09.05.08 - EAD card arrives in mail

09.06.08 - AP arrives in mail (no updates online or via email)

09.23.08 - touch on AOS

09.24.08 - welcome letter mailed

09.25.08 - touch on AOS

09.30.08 - AOS approved

10.01.08 - touch on AOS

10.04.08 - Green Card received

------------------------------------

02.21.09 - "real" wedding in Montreal

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: South Korea
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I see VSC is still treating us like ####### and so far CSC has already cranked out 11 NOA2s to VSC's 0. Damn, this is insane. How did we get to this point where the government treats us (US Citizens) like #######. Even the IRS provides better service than this. Big business is ruling America as shown in Employment VISAs given much faster processing times and even offered 15-day premium processing as well to thrown sand in our faces. They make me want to puke. :angry:

Edited by Bob & Kim
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: England
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I see VSC is still treating us like ####### and so far CSC has already cranked out 11 NOA2s to VSC's 0. Damn, this is insane. How did we get to this point where the government treats us (US Citizens) like #######. Even the IRS provides better service than this. Big business is ruling America as shown in Employment VISAs given much faster processing times and even offered 15-day premium processing as well to thrown sand in our faces. They make me want to puke. :angry:

Big business and government are in bed together. This will take years to change, if ever. Makes me sick!

6.4.07-Sent application

6.18.07-NOA1 Hard Copy

6.24.07-Touched

9.7.07-Left for England

9.16.07-Returned from England. :(

10.18.07-Leave for England

10.21.07-Back from England. :(

11.15.07-Leave for England

11.19.07-Back from England :(

12.4.07-Touched again!

12.5.07-RFE issued

12.12.07-Received RFE letter

12.14.07-Received final divorce decree for RFE

12.14.07-Overnighted RFE & evidence for Monday delivery.

12.18.07-Touched. RFE was recieved and processing resumed

12.19.07-Touched

12.20.07-Touched

12.22.07-Leave for England

1.2.08-Return from England

1.2.08-Touched

1.2.08-APPROVED, NOA2

1.7.08-Received NOA2 hardcopy in the mail

1.7.08-NVC received paperwork

1.9.08-NVC forwarded paperwork to Consulate

1.14.08-Consulate received petition

1.15.08-Received packet 3 info

1.18.08-Mailed back packet 3 forms to Consulate

1.30.08-Packet 3 approved and processed

2.1.08-Medical exam

2.15.08-Leave for England

2.21.08-Interview

2.23.08-Return from England

2.26.08-Darren recieved Visa in the mail

2.28.08-Darren arrives to the U.S.!!!!!!!!!!!!

3.15.08-Got Married!!!!

I-485

4.14.08-Filed form

5.13.08-Received receipt

6.4.08-Biometrics appointment

I-765

4.14.08-Filed Form

5.13.08-Received receipt

6.4.08-Biometrics appointment

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Germany
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Hey!

I saw that some of you were wondering about why we got approved so fast . And i can only answer...I have no idea! My fiance is not in the military, we didn't send any nude pics :P:D , we didn't contact a congressman. Actually we did nothing exept waiting. And we were also prepared for a much longer waiting.

I can only explain it that we maybe had a very good organized petition, a lot of proofs and we both had no "complications" in our past, like previous marriages, children, a lot of relocations and so on. Or maybe we just had luck :) .

And ja, you are also right that everything is in the moment very fast for us. I have already received the pack 3 from the embassy in Germany.

I hope this helps a little bit!

I really wish you all that you will get approved soon as well! I know how frustrating it is :( .

K-1 Timeline

06/21/2007 sent Petition to VSC

06/25/2007 Petition arrived in Vermont

06/29/2007 NOA 1 hardcopy

10/02/2007 NOA 2

10/12/2007 NVC letter in the mail

10/16/2007 Pack 3

10/23/2007 Medical

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Bulgaria
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Alright, I just called my lawyer and I'm kinda scared about contacting Pat's congressman. I told him that some friends had recommended me to contact Pat's congressman if we don't hear anything from USCIS by the 6 months timeframe.....and he said that it could work or it could delay things more cause USCIS doesn't like when applicants get congressman involved with this, he said he wouldn't do that. So I was very pissed off and just wanted to get off the phone cause we payed him for nothing.....anyways, I asked him very straight, what do you recommend us? He said, Wait for the notice and don't send any letters.

The @sshole said that in case USCIS exceed the 6 months, they will let us know and I asked if he has any idea for how long more could that be in case it happens...and you know what he said!?!!? I don't know, I'm not the government, it's up to USCIS.....

MOFO! :angry:

Now, I don't know what to do......I only hope I get my NOA2 ASAP!!!!!

sounds like my useless lawyer

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: England
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Hey!

I saw that some of you were wondering about why we got approved so fast . And i can only answer...I have no idea! My fiance is not in the military, we didn't send any nude pics :P:D , we didn't contact a congressman. Actually we did nothing exept waiting. And we were also prepared for a much longer waiting.

I can only explain it that we maybe had a very good organized petition, a lot of proofs and we both had no "complications" in our past, like previous marriages, children, a lot of relocations and so on. Or maybe we just had luck :) .

And ja, you are also right that everything is in the moment very fast for us. I have already received the pack 3 from the embassy in Germany.

I hope this helps a little bit!

I really wish you all that you will get approved soon as well! I know how frustrating it is :( .

Congratulations to you. I am glad you didn't have to wait and you can get going with your new life! :dance:

6.4.07-Sent application

6.18.07-NOA1 Hard Copy

6.24.07-Touched

9.7.07-Left for England

9.16.07-Returned from England. :(

10.18.07-Leave for England

10.21.07-Back from England. :(

11.15.07-Leave for England

11.19.07-Back from England :(

12.4.07-Touched again!

12.5.07-RFE issued

12.12.07-Received RFE letter

12.14.07-Received final divorce decree for RFE

12.14.07-Overnighted RFE & evidence for Monday delivery.

12.18.07-Touched. RFE was recieved and processing resumed

12.19.07-Touched

12.20.07-Touched

12.22.07-Leave for England

1.2.08-Return from England

1.2.08-Touched

1.2.08-APPROVED, NOA2

1.7.08-Received NOA2 hardcopy in the mail

1.7.08-NVC received paperwork

1.9.08-NVC forwarded paperwork to Consulate

1.14.08-Consulate received petition

1.15.08-Received packet 3 info

1.18.08-Mailed back packet 3 forms to Consulate

1.30.08-Packet 3 approved and processed

2.1.08-Medical exam

2.15.08-Leave for England

2.21.08-Interview

2.23.08-Return from England

2.26.08-Darren recieved Visa in the mail

2.28.08-Darren arrives to the U.S.!!!!!!!!!!!!

3.15.08-Got Married!!!!

I-485

4.14.08-Filed form

5.13.08-Received receipt

6.4.08-Biometrics appointment

I-765

4.14.08-Filed Form

5.13.08-Received receipt

6.4.08-Biometrics appointment

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Peru
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Hey!

I saw that some of you were wondering about why we got approved so fast . And i can only answer...I have no idea! My fiance is not in the military, we didn't send any nude pics :P:D , we didn't contact a congressman. Actually we did nothing exept waiting. And we were also prepared for a much longer waiting.

I can only explain it that we maybe had a very good organized petition, a lot of proofs and we both had no "complications" in our past, like previous marriages, children, a lot of relocations and so on. Or maybe we just had luck :) .

And ja, you are also right that everything is in the moment very fast for us. I have already received the pack 3 from the embassy in Germany.

I hope this helps a little bit!

I really wish you all that you will get approved soon as well! I know how frustrating it is :( .

Congratulations to you. I am glad you didn't have to wait and you can get going with your new life! :dance:

I agree!!! I need some of your luck! Hahaha!

"Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions." Albert Einstein.

05/09/07 --- NOA1

05/15/07 --- Touched

10/24/07 --- Case assigned!

10/31/07 --- Touched

11/01/07 --- RFE

11/02/07 --- Touched

11/05/07 --- Got RFE on the mail

11/09/07 --- RFE sent back to VSC

12/06/07 --- Waited enough time to RESEND our RFE

12/07/07 --- RFE received at VSC and signed by Novak....

12/10/07 --- Case received and resumed

12/11/07 --- Touched

12/12/07 --- Touched

12/13/07 --- Touched

12/14/07 --- Touched

01/02/08 --- Touched

01/02/08 --- APPROVED!!!!!!

01/11/08 --- Got NOA2 on the mail

01/12/08 --- Got NVC letter on the mail

01/17/08 --- Got packet 3

01/28/08 --- Medical

02/05/08 --- INTERVIEW!!!!

02/10/08 --- Off to NY!!!!

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: South Korea
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Posted

How about this for a thought...

Why didn't the VSC and CSC brilliant management in June and July when they saw the K1/K3 processing times going through the roof, simply start FEDEXing some box loads to the Texas and Nebraska service centers and let them help out until they got caught up on receipting, etc?

Let's see, I guess looking at the TSC processing times, they didn't want to make all these 2 month and less employment VISAs to have to get delayed, nor the 1000/month Iraqi refugees coming in per month...

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Visa to be issued abroad 2 Months

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Change of status in the U.S. 2 Months

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-1B - Specialty occupation - Extension of stay in the U.S. 2 Months

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-2A - Temporary workers 15 Days

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-2B - Other temporary workers 30 Days

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker H-3 - Temporary trainees 2 Months

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker E - Treaty traders and investors 2 Months

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker L - Intracompany transfers 30 Days

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker Blanket L 2 Months

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker O - Extraordinary ability 2 Months

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker P - Athletes, artists, and entertainers 2 Months

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker Q - Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process 2 Months

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker R - Religious occupation 2 Months

I-129 Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker TN - North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional 2 Months

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: South Korea
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Posted
Hey!

I saw that some of you were wondering about why we got approved so fast . And i can only answer...I have no idea! My fiance is not in the military, we didn't send any nude pics :P:D , we didn't contact a congressman. Actually we did nothing exept waiting. And we were also prepared for a much longer waiting.

I can only explain it that we maybe had a very good organized petition, a lot of proofs and we both had no "complications" in our past, like previous marriages, children, a lot of relocations and so on. Or maybe we just had luck :) .

And ja, you are also right that everything is in the moment very fast for us. I have already received the pack 3 from the embassy in Germany.

I hope this helps a little bit!

I really wish you all that you will get approved soon as well! I know how frustrating it is :( .

Thank you for taking the time to clarify as you could have just went on with your life without doing so for us. It does prove how screwed up they are at VSC that's for sure.

Good luck to you guys!

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Germany
Timeline
Posted

No touches today :( Perhaps yesterdays touch was due to my calling them the previous day :( I keep frantically checking the site to see if it was updated. I think I have serious issues and might need some help. I am more obsessive then ever.

5/14/07 Mailed K1 VSC

10/19/07 APPROVED on 10/15

10/26/07 Packet 3 rec'd

10/29/07 Packet 3 sent

11/14/07 Interview (I am off to Germany 11/9)

11/30/07 VISA rec'd!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12/25/07 POE JFK

1/25/08 Wedding day

2/11/08 Mailed AOS/EAD/AP

3/13/08 NOA1 for AOS/EAD/AP

04/04/08 Biometrics for AOS/EAD

04/15/08 EMAIL APPROVED EAD & AP

4/24/08 Receiveed EAD card in the Mail

6/16/08 Email AOS: Welcome notice mailed

6/23/08 Email AOS: Approval Notice Sent

April 2009 FINALLY received card!

3/11/10 Sent I 751

3/19/10 Rec'd NOA1

Filed: Country: Portugal
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Posted

I'm rooting for you, soch! If it works, I'm going to be hitting you up for step-by-step instructions. :D

No touches today :( Perhaps yesterdays touch was due to my calling them the previous day :( I keep frantically checking the site to see if it was updated. I think I have serious issues and might need some help. I am more obsessive then ever.

NOA1 - May 18th

NOA2 - October 18th

NVC Received - Oct. 22

Packet 3 Received - Nov. 9

Interview - Nov. 27 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Interview Delayed until December 6th

K1 in hand - December 6th!!!!!!!!!!

Arrived in the U.S. - December 12th!

MARRIED December 17th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
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