September Filers!

[TracyOz 0]

Hi Everyone...

Well we are also september fliers... and I think that the waiting game is the absolute worst part of all of this ... so I hear you all, I suppose the only thing going in our favor, is that eventually they will get through the pile of applications...and regardless of which line I end up in at the grocery store .... it is ALWAYS the slow one .... but wouldn't it be GREAT if they did it in reverse (dealt with all of us who put our applications in at the higher fee) first... My congratulations go out to those who are getting touches, NOA's and their checks cashed (sheesh you would think the govt. department would JUMP on the checks first and be at least depositing them) imagine all of the interest that they could be earning...

Have a GREAT day and keep on thinking that if we can all deal patiently with this process, then we will be able to deal with anything that the future will bring with it.

Tracy

[honey_me 7]

Thanks, moxcamel!

We lost a month of waiting already . It took a month for us to know we have to pay $455 and not $170.

Good Luck to us all!

[Dr Mirage 0]

Hello Guys, I am an August filer myself. My advise is for everyone who hasn't received an NOA1 is to be patient. I was a little worried myself because I filed for the K-1 petition on Aug 22rd. This was right after they increased the fees.

But I did received my NOA1 on October 3rd. Took over 40 days, but it did show up. Yea, when you worry, you think of all the scenarios that maybe your petitions got lost or stolen. Trust me, I was worried myself.

I was so worried and even called USCIS, but they assured me that I will get a letter/notice one way or the other and they told me they are delayed because of the load of applications.

Remember when you sent your petitions in, make sure you keep your delivery confirmations.

Also, remember its always best to pay with a personal check so that you can track if the check was cashed.

I actually checked my online banking everyday until one day my check was cashed. My online banking has image viewer that you can check what checks are being cleared. I was able to see my CASE# on the back of the canceled check

After that I went online and check the status of my case. I received my NOA1 three days after my check was cashed.

Just be patient..... Good luck.

[weedebz 0]

Just thought I'd drop by and wish you all a speedy journey. The waiting really sucks...I'm a july filer with a predicted date in december. Had to move wedding once already. Things moving well in CSC just now...jut hope they keep this up. There have been 17 K1 approvals this week from them up to wed evening.

[웃 910]

My packet was received by CSC 9/13 and there are October filers (many) that have already received NAO1's. Now the sad thing is that they are automatically ahead of me in the wait........ Now I completely understand why some people get visa in hand in 4 to 4 and a half months and other people get visa in hand in 6-8 months!

Edited October 18, 2007 by thegreatgate

[vanessaandbrent 0]

This is interesting reading from the recent Ombudsman teleconference call last Friday:

http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure/gc_1192724755499.shtm

They make a point of saying that if you have not received your notice by the date stated on the receipting page, you can send an email to the Ombudsman. Not that he adjudicates cases, but hey, it can't hurt!

[EricC 0]

I'm just frustrated at this point. Why does it have to suck for August/September filers.

[Bobalouie 0]

I'm just frustrated at this point. Why does it have to suck for August/September filers.

Sorry, but it is because I am a Sept. filer. This kinda ####### always happens to me! So, you can blame it on me!

[StillThePrettiest 4]

don't you think it sucks for everyone?

I'm a July filer, and not feeling massively privileged at this point

[Bobalouie 0]

don't you think it sucks for everyone?

I'm a July filer, and not feeling massively privileged at this point

You know something Still? You make a very good point! Maybe it is not ALL my fault

[StillThePrettiest 4]

yeah

of course, that might be the only thing that isn't

[weedebz 0]

I hit 100 days since NOA1 today and still no sign of that elusive light at the end of this very long tunnel.

oh well it friday and that means chinese take out, ben and jerry's cookie dough ice cream (all fellow UK-ers with a similar need to console one's self, Ben and Jerry's is £1.89 a carton in morrisons) and a bottle of zinfandel! Going to watch Pirates of the Carrebean too....makes me smile (I like pirates!..at least the romantic idea of a pirate!)

We will all get there in the end......just the end seems oh so long long away!

[L_n_O 3]

your time will come! =)

[nica19 0]

Just saw the USCIS update on form processing,

As of October 19, 2007, USCIS has completed initial data entry and issued receipt notices for applications and petitions received on or before the dates indicated:

California Service Center

Form Number Date Received

I-130 8/30/2007

N-400 8/02/2007

All Other Forms 9/29/2007

I just got off the phone with USCIS and they claim that I-129f forms are included in the the "All Other Forms" catagory. OK then, any day now. Also I asked about the reports that some October filers are getting thier NOA1's already and the woman assured me that regardless of when the NOA1 is received by the petitioner all september filers are "in front of" october filers, just like the august filers are ahead of us and so on and so on. The forms are processed in the order they are recieved at the office.

So, we all just gotta hang in there.

Be sure to update your timeline once you recieve your notice.

[웃 910]

Just saw the USCIS update on form processing,

As of October 19, 2007, USCIS has completed initial data entry and issued receipt notices for applications and petitions received on or before the dates indicated:

California Service Center

Form Number Date Received

I-130 8/30/2007

N-400 8/02/2007

All Other Forms 9/29/2007

I just got off the phone with USCIS and they claim that I-129f forms are included in the the "All Other Forms" catagory. OK then, any day now. Also I asked about the reports that some October filers are getting thier NOA1's already and the woman assured me that regardless of when the NOA1 is received by the petitioner all september filers are "in front of" october filers, just like the august filers are ahead of us and so on and so on. The forms are processed in the order they are recieved at the office.

That's really good news to hear!