andyjay24

Congrats! Super way to begin a week!

I got the standard "they're working on July 18th...you're within the processing time". They even

At this time your constituent’s case was received on December 03, 2012 and is within the processing time frame. We are currently processing cases received on

July 18, 2012 or earlier.

My case was received by USCIS CSC on October 1st. Idiots.

Is there anything I can send to my senator's aide from this site that proves different?

Could you fax or email your Senator's aid a copy of your NOA1 with the October 1st date?

Either that or California and vermont are the same people. They just tell the staff they are California this week

HAHA! I was considering the same thing!

Wonderful news! Congrats and well wishes that you sail through the process from here on out.

Maybe, but it's a little late to be saying this. Sounds more like an excuse to me.

So how long does it take for the files to "dry out"?

How exactly does a damaged file take longer to process than an I damaged one?

When they process them, are they looking at the scanned information, or flipping through the pages of your file?

Which actual date ranges were damaged, and which were not?

Unless I can get the answer to these questions, I'm going to be firmly in the "I don't believe this excuse" camp.

I agree. It sounds like an excuse. Scanning barcodes for the i-129f are located at the bottom of each application. Those documents are likely scanned with OCR, assigned a receipt number then routed to their respective locations. The image of processing centers with thousands of boxes littering the aisles between cubes is laughable. Adjudicators are accessing an electronic system where this information is stored. If the flood damaged anything...it was likely a server.

On the USCIS website it specifically says in the "Tips for Filing Forms with USCIS" ..."We use special scanners to read your forms and

documents. The scanners will not properly read information that is greyed out, highlighted or corrected using correction fluid or tape."

I know that the USCIS seems antiquated, but I guarantee they are not swiming in soggy paperwork.

Wonderful news!! So excited for you and for the other people who are finally seeing approvals.

Wonderful! Congrats and wishes for smooth sailing through the remainder of the process!

Our time has come! A very very happy day for me and my fiance! After having involved a Congressman, an RFE after 6 months and 1 day, we received our NOA2 today exactly 2 weeks after RFE!

I thank God for the approval. I feel so relieved!

Congrats! Best wishes on a smooth process from this point on.

Congrats to you!

I empathize with your current state and can only offer you words of encouragement. Though, if you are anything like me, the words of encouragement offered by family members, friends or even well intentioned people on this site seem to aggravate me at the moment. I can’t even imagine your level of frustration at the nine month point. Kindest regards to you and your loved one and for what it’s worth….your thoughts and frustrations are not falling on deaf ears here. *Big hugs*

Congratulations on your approval.

Congrats on your approval!

Congrats! Best wishes on the rest of your journey.

Congrats! Blessings upon your future together.

No fan of the CSC here. I am just a few days away from membership in the 200 days club.

However, folks, this thread has all the earmarks of an hysterical panic based rumor.

Let's review the facts.

1. Plumbing problem. Real. Reported on USCIS website. However, no indication that the problem was related to toilets or sewage in any way. The only place you will find that information is on this forum.

2. Damaged files. That information only appears on this thread. It has not be corroborated by anyone from any other source.

3. Delay. Even if files were damaged during the plumbing problems, that was a relatively recent event. It therefore cannot explain the CSC delay we have experienced.

The real problem, besides the delay of course, is that we get no real information from USCIS and CSC -- no updates, no progress reports, etc. You know the drill. Of course, this behavior is classic recipe for breeding misinformation and panic among the general population.

So, keep up the rumor reactions and panicked communications with the MAN. He has earned it.

Well put!

Brilliant!! Thank you, thank you, thank you for adding some levity to the mix. I know my fiancee and I needed it.

Buff

Personally, I'd love to hear any feedback good or bad. The more information we have going in the better. (In my opinion) I'm sure others would benefit from your experience as well. Congrats on the approval!!

Congrats on the wonderful news! Here's to them spitting out many more!

Maybe we should call the CSC more often, let them know that we are not happy

Curious. Would an organized call-in day work? It's an idea at least. Even if it didn't work, it might make me feel better as we continue to wait!

Oh, my God!

We have just received this:

Post Decision Activity

On March 18, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).

:dance:

Congrats! You just gave me fresh hope for the week.

Today my fiancé Emmanuel, went to pick up his passport with his visa at the messenger. They told him he needed to pay 165$ to get it! Am I confused or is there suppose to be a 165$ charge just to pick it up.? I don't remember them ever saying anything like that. I've emailed the embassy but have not received a response yet. Does any one know anything abt this?

That is a new processing fee as of February 1, 2012. It's on the USCIS website.