Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?

[charlene 0]

Hi Guys, I have tried very very hard to be patient...then I tried very very hard to do something to feel that I could move this along...ie write letters, call people, send hershey kisses, certify letters, faxes, emails.........and not to upset Oscar with my feelings of anxiety and sadness but in 1 week it will be 6 months since they recieved our petition and we have never recieved a touch or nothing......and when I called USCIS they told me the after 180 days I have to wait 30 days until I can file a formal request for service.......This is killing me now that they are into July for some approvals.....I would rather they at least send me an RFE(not that I want one but at least to know something) then look at that screen every day and see the same last date as June 5, 2007.....augh.....Just having a moment........Lora

I know exactly how you feel. i get a little more edgy every day I get closer to 180 days. Pete's asked me to call and make sure they haven't simply lost our paperwork. I haven't called them at all thus far, simply because I know it won't do me any good, but... I think I'll call Monday.

You really shouldn't have to file formal request for service. I paid for it within six months- it should happen! ... it might be rude of me to say so, but I don't really care for their excuses (reasons whatever ).

We'd thought we were going to have a late winter wedding, back when VSC was going strong, and now we're thinking maybe October.

Today was suppose to be our wedding day......but we might as well be on 2 seperate planets...He is in Peru and I am in Virginia....and the back up date of January 1 is not going to happen either.....I am begining to think the petitions from the first part of June are sitting on someone desk who has not showed to work for the last month....on leave, vacation or got lost going to work and there is no recourse until 210 days after filing....that sucks......

I am sorry about the wedding date...we missed ours also...we filed May 11....no RFE...no NOA2....it is at Vermont and we have a congressional inquiry and still nothing...it is crazy....

[Munesh and Suz 0]

Question - I have never call USCIS. What is the RFE trick? How do you guys call and get a person in Vermont?

thanks -

suz

[OsLoraTamm 0]

Hi Guys, I have tried very very hard to be patient...then I tried very very hard to do something to feel that I could move this along...ie write letters, call people, send hershey kisses, certify letters, faxes, emails.........and not to upset Oscar with my feelings of anxiety and sadness but in 1 week it will be 6 months since they recieved our petition and we have never recieved a touch or nothing......and when I called USCIS they told me the after 180 days I have to wait 30 days until I can file a formal request for service.......This is killing me now that they are into July for some approvals.....I would rather they at least send me an RFE(not that I want one but at least to know something) then look at that screen every day and see the same last date as June 5, 2007.....augh.....Just having a moment........Lora

I know exactly how you feel. i get a little more edgy every day I get closer to 180 days. Pete's asked me to call and make sure they haven't simply lost our paperwork. I haven't called them at all thus far, simply because I know it won't do me any good, but... I think I'll call Monday.

You really shouldn't have to file formal request for service. I paid for it within six months- it should happen! ... it might be rude of me to say so, but I don't really care for their excuses (reasons whatever ).

We'd thought we were going to have a late winter wedding, back when VSC was going strong, and now we're thinking maybe October.

Today was suppose to be our wedding day......but we might as well be on 2 seperate planets...He is in Peru and I am in Virginia....and the back up date of January 1 is not going to happen either.....I am begining to think the petitions from the first part of June are sitting on someone desk who has not showed to work for the last month....on leave, vacation or got lost going to work and there is no recourse until 210 days after filing....that sucks......

I am sorry about the wedding date...we missed ours also...we filed May 11....no RFE...no NOA2....it is at Vermont and we have a congressional inquiry and still nothing...it is crazy....

So do they have an explaination for this really bad service.....out of order petitions being approved while others get nothing...pasedt over....lost.....misplaced......and at this point I think they really do not care.......I am sorry for your wait......Life on hold really is unbearable........I hope you get news soon....Lora

[Bob & Kim 0]

I see there is nothing new here...same as I predicted months ago trying to get everyone to write the elected officials and the media...some didn't like my terse predictions and methods to try to get people just sitting back to take action...I am sorry to see some of my old time friends still on here...jeez, I wish you the best for a soon positive action. I know you rose up and did all you could to make a difference and that is honorable.

For you newbies: take action now, don't wait until you are sitting at 6 months or more to wake up. There are many of you who just slip in and out of here reading and not taking action. The 6 month goal is unacceptable, period. Having employment based and big business supported petitions get better service than the American family is just plain wrong and they will keep it that way until enough people raise up to say is enough. Read through this thread from the beginning and you will see a lot of draft letters you can use, people to write, web address references, etc.

[OsLoraTamm 0]

I see there is nothing new here...same as I predicted months ago trying to get everyone to write the elected officials and the media...some didn't like my terse predictions and methods to try to get people just sitting back to take action...I am sorry to see some of my old time friends still on here...jeez, I wish you the best for a soon positive action. I know you rose up and did all you could to make a difference and that is honorable.

For you newbies: take action now, don't wait until you are sitting at 6 months or more to wake up. There are many of you who just slip in and out of here reading and not taking action. The 6 month goal is unacceptable, period. Having employment based and big business supported petitions get better service than the American family is just plain wrong and they will keep it that way until enough people raise up to say is enough. Read through this thread from the beginning and you will see a lot of draft letters you can use, people to write, web address references, etc.

I am one of those people who is a call write and drive them crazy type of person.....I have sent out hundreds of emails and called 30 or 40 times and I think people are sick of me....It actually makes me feel better to be a pain in there ###. I sent a letter directly to the director of VSC about the slow not in order approval process and faxed a copy to every Senator and Cogressperson who has anything to do with USCIS on Wednesday of last week....I asked for hearings into this situation for the next session of Congress......the gross mismangement of this should cost at least Mr Gonzalez his job....this really not help me or the 700 petition like mine passed over, lost or whatever the May/June petitions had happen to them.......I totally agree with you to make ourselves a painful reminder of the reality of their ineptness.....Lora

[Zee Bee 61]

Question - I have never call USCIS. What is the RFE trick? How do you guys call and get a person in Vermont?

thanks -

suz

Here is the RFE trick Suz: 1-800-375-5283, 1, 2, 2, 4, 2, 1, EACxxxxxxx, 1, 1

It will get you to someone at VSC.

Good luck!!!

[Jeraly 4]

Hey guys - just a quick note for any July filers out there!!!

WeeDebz has been putting together a spreadsheet for July filers and we are distinctly lacking in the VSC area!!! Just thought if anyone hadn't been added and wanted to, if they could PM me or WeeDebz then that would be awesome

Thanks!!!

[V&Steve 0]

Question - I have never call USCIS. What is the RFE trick? How do you guys call and get a person in Vermont?

thanks -

suz

Here is the RFE trick Suz: 1-800-375-5283, 1, 2, 2, 4, 2, 1, EACxxxxxxx, 1, 1

It will get you to someone at VSC.

Good luck!!!

Like Suz questioned above: What exactly is the RFE trick?

Thanks!

- Vanessa

[Jamie76 0]

The RFE trick is basically a way to get in touch with a customer service rep by stating you received an RFE. A word of caution though. The customer service reps will tell you absolutely nothing you can't find out on USCIS' website. Once in a blue moon you MIGHT get through to an officer, but it's rare.

[BabyBlueSusie 1]

Hey Sue!!!!!!! I just logged into VJ and saw your approval!!!!! CONGRATULATIONSSSSSS!!!!!!! I'm very happy for you!!!! You're right!!! Life is crazy!!!!!

thank you SOOOO much, yours is definitely right around the corner....i can feel it in my bones!!!

sorry it took so long to respond, i usually on go on here when im at work...happy holidays to everyone...ill try and post another list at the end of this week!!

best wishes to all and keep it movin VSC!!!!!!!!!

[Bill y Bella 0]

Pace Picks Up Slightly Despite Thanksgiving Hoilday

Here are the new VSC summary stats that reflect approvals dated through November 24th.

The projected number of processing days is based upon the number of open petitions divided by number of petitions approved per day for the various periods. As the approval rate changes, the projected processing time will change also. Perhaps dramatically. Please do not take the projections too seriously. However, projections may be useful in determining if your plans are realistic given the current rate of approvals.

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VSC K1 Summary Stats Through Nov 24 as of Nov 26, 12:15 AM Eastern US Time

Submissions & Approvals

Month  Petitions   NOA1's   NOA2's    Open       Avg Days           Avg Days Sent to NOA2
          Sent                                 Sent to NOA2             For Approvals 
                                                                       In Last 15 Days
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Apr        46       46       42         4           80                        NA
May        63       63       50        13          129                       181
Jun        64       64       33        31          152                       151
Jul       102       99        6        96          120                       139
Aug        31       31        0        31           NA                        NA
Sep        40       37        7        33           36                        NA
Oct        49       46        0        49           NA                        NA
Nov        17       10        0        17           NA                        NA
Total     412      396      138       274           NA                        NA

Rate of Adjudication Through Nov 17

Period              Approvals     Rate Per Day
----------------------------------------------
Last 60 Days           75             1.25
Last 30 Days           59             1.97
Last 15 Days           21             1.40
Last  7 Days           11             1.57

Cumulative # of Days Required To Process Open Petitions At Various Rates. Assumes 10% of all open petitions are abandoned. # Of days required is a rough estimate only and subject to large fluctuations as approval rates change.

Month     Days @              Days @               Days @               Days @
        7 Day Rate          15 Day Rate          30 Day Rate          60 Day Rate        
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Apr         2                    3                    2                    3
May        10                   11                    8                   12
Jun        27                   31                   22                   35
Jul        82                   93                   66                  104
Aug       100                  113                   80                  126
Sep       119                  134                   95                  150
Oct       147                  165                  118                  185
Nov       157                  176                  125                  197

VJ K1 Petition Completion %

Month                   CSC*                                     VSC * *
             Sent     NOA2's    % Complete             Sent     NOA2's    % Complete
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Apr          152       132           87                 46        42           91
May          180       141           78                 63        50           79
Jun          143        84           59                 64        33           52
Jul          187        19           10                102         6            6
Aug           41         1            2                 32         0            0
Sep           39         0            0                 40         7           18
Oct           46         0            0                 50         0            0
Nov           13         0            0                  8         0            0

* Includes CSC, NSC & TSC through July. August through November includes CSC & NSC

* Includes VSC only through July. August through November includes VSC & TSC

Observations:

• Thanksgiving seemed stop all VSC approvals after Wednesday.

Disclaimer: All statistics are compiled from VJ sources and are done so in a straight forward and consistent manner solely in an effort to help members obtain a clear picture of VSC progress or lack thereof. The author is not responsible for any depression, elation, discouragement, encouragement, jubilation, anger, pom pom waving or self flagellation caused by these statistics. Members who do not wish to experience any of the aforementioned emotions and/or activities as well as any other human emotions and/or activities are encouraged to utilize the appropriate reality denial technique as recommended by their mental health professional. Edited November 26, 2007 by Bill y Bella

[*julez* 124]

Bill, once again thanks for the stats. I really hope your projections are completely wrong!! I want my NOA2 before Christmas!

On that note, VSC, keep adjudicating I-129f petitions at a faster pace! Lots of us are still waiting!

[Mel and Syl 0]

Bill, once again thanks for the stats. I really hope your projections are completely wrong!! I want my NOA2 before Christmas!

On that note, VSC, keep adjudicating I-129f petitions at a faster pace! Lots of us are still waiting!

ME TOO VSC, HOLIDAY IST OVER SO GET YOUR BUTT TO WORK!!!

[weedebz 0]

The VSC part of the July filer spreadsheet is depressingly blank.........send me updates by PM

[*julez* 124]

The VSC part of the July filer spreadsheet is depressingly blank.........send me updates by PM

I wish I had an update to send you!