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

[Bobalouie 0]

There is no activity today and I found this article on CNN today and found it rather amusing/ignorant. Any ideas from anyone else? Don't we live in America, the melting pot?!

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/12/04/navarrette/index.html

It is just another example of the small-minded Americans (not all of us). During the last election, politicians and the media used the gay marriage issue to distract us from the real problems going on in this country. This election they are using immigration. Unfortunately, the dumb ones will fall for it again.

You're dead on, Steph!!! ...Damn shame though ...'Land of the Free' and some people are afraid to think for themselves

Gill

It really is a shame. "Land of the Free" is a loose term nowadays. Don't get me wrong, we are still better off then many, but we are a far cry from what we were. What is forgotten is that we are all immigrants of some form or another. I am not sure why this political generation feel entitled to shut the country doors now. Who do they think they are? Not that I want to go on a rant here....

I think the primary point of Navarette's article was that people fear that immigrants will change the current culture. It is true today and it was true over 200 years ago. He quoted Benjamin Franklin and others who said things that were just as narrow minded, bigotted and anti immigrant as what is being said today.

Despite the fact that this country was built by immigrants and our culture is stronger and more vibrant because of their influence, human nature does not evolve much over the years. We still fear change and are reluctant to welcome large groups of people who are "not like us".

I think you are all missing the point. Back in the hey day of immigration, immigrants came to this country to make it their new home. To embrace the "American dream" to its fullest and to build lives, familys, and homes here. The illegal aliens (they are NOT immigrants) who are comming to the country now are not here to embrace the American dream. They do not make their homes here, their homes are elsewhere along with their families, which, coincidentally is where most of their money goes. To call the people who take advantage of the system like this immigrants is a slap in the face to every person who immigrated to this country or immigrates to this country legally. Just MHO, and YMMV.

[Bill y Bella 0]

Congratulations to Ben & Miku (osakaben3000). Sent July 4. NOA1 July 17. Approved Nov 30. That makes the November total 88.

[Bobalouie 0]

I am obviously not against immigration, I enthusiastically endorse it, for the people who want to come here and embrace a new way of life. When we visit our significant others countries, we do not go to their country and impose our culture on them. People who come here illegally, are many times imposing their culture on us. How many of your significant others speak a language other than english? Did any of them refuse to learn english when they come here? My guess is probably not, because they want to embrace a new life and a new culture. I am not seeing much of that behavior from the illegal population.

[AnewKINDofFEELIN 0]

I am obviously not against immigration, I enthusiastically endorse it, for the people who want to come here and embrace a new way of life. When we visit our significant others countries, we do not go to their country and impose our culture on them. People who come here illegally, are many times imposing their culture on us. How many of your significant others speak a language other than english? Did any of them refuse to learn english when they come here? My guess is probably not, because they want to embrace a new life and a new culture. I am not seeing much of that behavior from the illegal population.

Who is imposing their culture? Are they forcing you to watch Telemundo or something?

[thejoz 0]

I am obviously not against immigration, I enthusiastically endorse it, for the people who want to come here and embrace a new way of life. When we visit our significant others countries, we do not go to their country and impose our culture on them. People who come here illegally, are many times imposing their culture on us. How many of your significant others speak a language other than english? Did any of them refuse to learn english when they come here? My guess is probably not, because they want to embrace a new life and a new culture. I am not seeing much of that behavior from the illegal population.

Who is imposing their culture? Are they forcing you to watch Telemundo or something?

I think what she means is that illegals come here and expect, nay, demand that you speak their language (often spanish) and don't bother learning English, or doing anything to really 'better' themselves while being here. (Which should be a tall order since they're here illegally anyway).

Our loved ones coming here legally...my assumption is all of them are more than willing to learn English and the "American Way" to live here, and that's the way it should be.

[virgillionaire 0]

CONGRATULATIONS FAITH!!! AND THE OTHER APPROVEES

Am I the only one left without a touch in 6 months? Guess I have cooties

Nope I am still around with no touches...no nothing........I am having one of those days again

Darn, I thought i was special I hear you, it feels kind of hopeless and endless ... but tomorrow I am calling my senator and asking for the inquiry. I hope at least they can get a real answer. I think I'll try the ombudsman's complaint form in Amrsnowangel's june filers thread too. I am not going to bother to call VSC right now - I can see them telling me there up to may 15 or something. YEAH RIGHT!

Touch me VSC!! I didn't mean it when I called you worthless slackers and %^%&*&&$#@!

[OsLoraTamm 0]

CONGRATULATIONS FAITH!!! AND THE OTHER APPROVEES

Am I the only one left without a touch in 6 months? Guess I have cooties

Nope I am still around with no touches...no nothing........I am having one of those days again

Darn, I thought i was special I hear you, it feels kind of hopeless and endless ... but tomorrow I am calling my senator and asking for the inquiry. I hope at least they can get a real answer. I think I'll try the ombudsman's complaint form in Amrsnowangel's june filers thread too. I am not going to bother to call VSC right now - I can see them telling me there up to may 15 or something. YEAH RIGHT!

Touch me VSC!! I didn't mean it when I called you worthless slackers and %^%&*&&$#@!

Well they never listen to us any other time.....I am sure they did not here that either....Or when I said I hated the @#*&^%$##$%^ holes.......Hahahahah......Like I said before the only thing that is touching my petition is probably your petition...in some box on some idiots desk.......they lie alot

[DaFifthLetter175 0]

I am obviously not against immigration, I enthusiastically endorse it, for the people who want to come here and embrace a new way of life. When we visit our significant others countries, we do not go to their country and impose our culture on them. People who come here illegally, are many times imposing their culture on us. How many of your significant others speak a language other than english? Did any of them refuse to learn english when they come here? My guess is probably not, because they want to embrace a new life and a new culture. I am not seeing much of that behavior from the illegal population.

Who is imposing their culture? Are they forcing you to watch Telemundo or something?

I think what she means is that illegals come here and expect, nay, demand that you speak their language (often spanish) and don't bother learning English, or doing anything to really 'better' themselves while being here. (Which should be a tall order since they're here illegally anyway).

Our loved ones coming here legally...my assumption is all of them are more than willing to learn English and the "American Way" to live here, and that's the way it should be.

"demand" you speak their language? That's a new one, I find that funny. It's amazing how us as Americans can't adjust to foreigners, when in fact the rest of the world pleases us. I mean everywhere I go theres English speaking people, not to mention they also make signs in foreign countries that are in English.

[Bill y Bella 0]

Pace Skyrockets But Some Pre July Petitions Forgotten?

Here are the new VSC summary stats that reflect approvals dated through December 1st.

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.

Suggestions as to how to make the Summary Stat Report better are welcome.

VSC K1 Summary Stats Through Dec 01 as of Dec 04, 10:00 PM 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        64       64       51        13          128                       182
Jun        68       68       45        23          155                       156
Jul       109      106       36        73          134                       139
Aug        31       31        1        30           71                        NA
Sep        43       40        7        36           36                        NA
Oct        54       51        0        54           NA                        NA
Nov        27       16        0        27           NA                        NA
Total     442      422      182       260           NA                        NA

Rate of Adjudication Through Dec 01

Period              Approvals     Rate Per Day
----------------------------------------------
Last 60 Days          108             1.80
Last 30 Days           85             2.83
Last 15 Days           46             3.07
Last  7 Days           31             4.43

Cumulative # of Days Required To Process Open Petitions At Various Rates. Assumes 10% of all open petitions are abandoned and that petitions are adjudicated in the order in which they are received. # 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         1                    1                    1                    2
May         3                    5                    5                    9
Jun         8                   12                   13                   20
Jul        23                   33                   36                   57
Aug        29                   42                   45                   72
Sep        36                   53                   57                   90
Oct        47                   68                   74                  117
Nov        53                   76                   83                  130

VJ K1 Petition Completion %

Month                   CSC*                                     VSC * *
             Sent     NOA2's    % Complete             Sent     NOA2's    % Complete
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Apr          153       133           87                 46        42           91
May          185       147           79                 64        51           80
Jun          146        92           63                 68        45           66
Jul          198        45           23                109        36           33
Aug           41         1            2                 32         1            3
Sep           40         0            0                 43         7           16
Oct           50         0            0                 55         0            0
Nov           20         0            0                 30         0            0

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

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

Observations:

• If the 30 day pace holds up, most pre October filers should be adjudicated by the end of January.

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.

[OsLoraTamm 0]

[Bobalouie 0]

Pace Skyrockets But Some Pre July Petitions Forgotten?

Here are the new VSC summary stats that reflect approvals dated through December 1st.

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.

Suggestions as to how to make the Summary Stat Report better are welcome.

VSC K1 Summary Stats Through Dec 01 as of Dec 04, 10:00 PM 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        64       64       51        13          128                       182
Jun        68       68       45        23          155                       156
Jul       109      106       36        73          134                       139
Aug        31       31        1        30           71                        NA
Sep        43       40        7        36           36                        NA
Oct        54       51        0        54           NA                        NA
Nov        27       16        0        27           NA                        NA
Total     442      422      182       260           NA                        NA

Rate of Adjudication Through Dec 01

Period              Approvals     Rate Per Day
----------------------------------------------
Last 60 Days          108             1.80
Last 30 Days           85             2.83
Last 15 Days           46             3.07
Last  7 Days           31             4.43

Cumulative # of Days Required To Process Open Petitions At Various Rates. Assumes 10% of all open petitions are abandoned and that petitions are adjudicated in the order in which they are received. # 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         1                    1                    1                    2
May         3                    5                    5                    9
Jun         8                   12                   13                   20
Jul        23                   33                   36                   57
Aug        29                   42                   45                   72
Sep        36                   53                   57                   90
Oct        47                   68                   74                  117
Nov        53                   76                   83                  130

VJ K1 Petition Completion %

Month                   CSC*                                     VSC * *
             Sent     NOA2's    % Complete             Sent     NOA2's    % Complete
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Apr          153       133           87                 46        42           91
May          185       147           79                 64        51           80
Jun          146        92           63                 68        45           66
Jul          198        45           23                109        36           33
Aug           41         1            2                 32         1            3
Sep           40         0            0                 43         7           16
Oct           50         0            0                 55         0            0
Nov           20         0            0                 30         0            0

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

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

Observations:

• If the 30 day pace holds up, most pre October filers should be adjudicated by the end of January.

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.

I have something that I would like to see in your report Would it be possible to add another column in the VJ petition completion % metric that shows what the percentages were from the last report? I would like to compare the current % from last weeks % and with all the traffic that this thread gets, it takes me forever to find your previous report to compare. If it is difficult for you, just tell me to get off of my lazy butt

[Lost in the Abyss 0]

CONGRATULATIONS FAITH!!! AND THE OTHER APPROVEES

Am I the only one left without a touch in 6 months? Guess I have cooties

Nope I am still around with no touches...no nothing........I am having one of those days again

Darn, I thought i was special I hear you, it feels kind of hopeless and endless ... but tomorrow I am calling my senator and asking for the inquiry. I hope at least they can get a real answer. I think I'll try the ombudsman's complaint form in Amrsnowangel's june filers thread too. I am not going to bother to call VSC right now - I can see them telling me there up to may 15 or something. YEAH RIGHT!

Touch me VSC!! I didn't mean it when I called you worthless slackers and %^%&*&&$#@!

Well they never listen to us any other time.....I am sure they did not here that either....Or when I said I hated the @#*&^%$##$%^ holes.......Hahahahah......Like I said before the only thing that is touching my petition is probably your petition...in some box on some idiots desk.......they lie alot

I must say that I am heartened by the great pace but it is mighty dispiriting at the same time. Like you, I have not had any touches lately and, no doubt, my file lies with yours at the bottom of some guy's filing drawer next to a rotting apple and a copy of Maxim.

To all of you who have been recently approved - a hearty congratulations! Hopefully, we will have our time to dance too soon.

I must say, I wish I had taken part with all of you earlier. The support here is amazing. Unfortunately, I cannot write to the forums at work due to company policy but it sure is great to keep up with the daily developments and victories.

Times are tough for Sara and I but it is heartening to know that there are others of you who understand what we are feeling and stand with us whether or not you have already been approved.

[MKCT 0]

BYRON!!!! THAT'S GREAT NEWS!!!!! WHAT A WAY TO CELEBRATE NEW YEARS!!!!!!! :dance: You see, I told you your interview was going to be on december but you and Bill said January!!! hehe! Well, it is actually one day before january...but is still december

Am I wrong or there were no approvals today????

[monagoz 2]

Congratulations faith!! Feeling a little better today? Have you laid to rest the jealousy monster?? Hahahaha :lol: Well, its very very good news! You know, I never thought they just skipped over your file or lost your file. Sure, VSC has issues with inconsistency, but to be honest I think you guys simply required extra background checks. Well, either way it's all behind you now.... :dance: :dance: Time to dance!!!! Good luck on the rest of your journey!

Well said, I hope so too!!

[BYRON-LEIDY 0]

Mirla THANK YOU GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

God i want you and Mel and Syl APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!