Steph1973

This is getting ridiculous...I called USCIS again. They received the RFE info...seems some people get an answer asap...we haven't gotten so much as a touch. She told me to try back in 60 days. So, yeah, we do that and by the time we get an answer our petition is no good because we have surpassed the 90 days. Thinking I should cancel and just go through the K3...at least we would be married.

Hi Jamie. I am not sure I understand - what is the 90 day period you are referring to? What is its significance?

I am seriously considering cancelling as well. Might be time for me to move to England.

Thanks.

Hang in there...you are almost there....has to be anytime now...they are getting to close to the 180 day mark for you...call your congressman for an update if you haven't already...

I wrote my congressman and one of his minions underlings assistants said it was with an officer. That was last Thursday, I believe. They also said don't call back until after the new year. I might ask my senator if I make it to 180 days. We'll see. I'm annoyed and frustrated, but Pete's very calm, and it helps.

It looks like you and I are on the same schedule. I spoke to my congressman's office last thursday too and they told me the same thing. I am really starting to lose it. I just wake up in the morning and start crying. I don't know how much longer I can take this.

Steph, Ric, Melinda, and all others waiting..........

You are not alone...we are all here for you...Im not going anywhere or giving up this battle for reform just because we have noa2. We have to go BACK through AOS through this center and there HAS to be something done to make it better. Better information, better communication, a complaint "process", there has to be a more organized way to do this when its overwhelming. This isnt' right what has happened and my senators will still get a letter from me...not on my behalf but for all those waiting. Keep writing, keep the pressure on and NEVER GIVE UP...........

Thank you so much for not abandoning us. I need your daily words of wisdom and spirit!!!!

This is getting ridiculous...I called USCIS again. They received the RFE info...seems some people get an answer asap...we haven't gotten so much as a touch. She told me to try back in 60 days. So, yeah, we do that and by the time we get an answer our petition is no good because we have surpassed the 90 days. Thinking I should cancel and just go through the K3...at least we would be married.

Hi Jamie. I am not sure I understand - what is the 90 day period you are referring to? What is its significance?

I am seriously considering cancelling as well. Might be time for me to move to England.

Thanks.

Jamie, I just saw your other posting. I am sorry that things are not working out. This is tragic. No need to answer my questions.

I hope everything works out for you. Best wishes to you both.

Am I the only one still not approved????????

I hope everyone waiting is blessed with their noa2 very very soon. I know how hard it is to come here and read all these approvals.....

First I want to thank ALL of you for your support and putting up with my mood swings...I know this is hard. For those not approved yet, you time IS coming...I think they are getting the message and the pressure is on to get those April, May, June filers waiting approved. I just hope your noa2's come soon.

With that said...Im happy to announce...that...

WE HAVE BEEN APPROVED!!

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: EAC0xxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On December 3, 2007, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this

I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the

notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case

status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from

USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS

Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

I love you guys...thank you ..and I WONT GIVE UP on making us heard...Dont stop writing, calling and screaming...this is JUST the beginning...remember we still have AOS to go through....with guess which center!!!!

MAY GOD BE GLORIFIED!! THANK YOU GOD FOR YOUR MERCY AND KINDNESS. PRAISES TO GOD ALONE!!

Congrats. I'm so happy for you and Amr. You two have been waiting way too long. It's nice to see some of the remaining June filers getting approved.

Congrats Faith......good luck on the rest of the journey.....Love ya Lora

Lora, Im not leaving you or the others behind....maybe my case moves on....but I will still fight the cause...you hang in there...keep writing...I'll keep searching for ways to make us heard...jsut take care of YOU..and your health....

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would definitely vote against Senator Webb when his term is up. Senators tend to forget that they are merely representatives of their jurisdiction. That has been the problem with the direction of our government. They're no longer working for us, the citizens. They're working for lobbyists and special interest groups.

Is there a way to check the USCIS online case status without logging out and then in again each time? When I refresh the page I get this message: "Access To Selected Resource Not Authorized. You have not Logged In or Your Session has Timed Out." Then I need to log out and start over. I am using Internet Explorer 7.0.

Thanks.

Click on the receipt number, then you can go back by clicking "Return to Portfolio List"

That is one of MANY problems.

I am on hold with the ACLU.......the lawyer is talking to the other staffers about the possiblilty of sueing the USCIS for breech of contract.........or prevention of my right to life and liberty and pursuit of happiness clause........They want me to write something up to them......It may go nowhere but what the he11.....

How about personal injury???? Seems we're suffering a great deal of that...

Well the ACLU is not my favorite organization but I feel discriminated against......I am thinking around the lines of that or due process or infringing on my rights as an American citizen being violated.....I am not the lawyer but they are taking down my information

I have a call in to an Immigration attorney who spent 12 years as an adjudications officer.... http://www.us-immigration-attorney.com/

Im waiting his call back

Good idea faith.....I really want to know what he/she has to say to you.......I am holding on here but only by a thread......

I just spoke to Jim Webbs office....(Virginia Senator) HE says they are SWAMPED with ins issues...and I explained that the backlog isn't the issue WE are concerned with. Its the petitions that were filed in April, May and June that are not touched or completed....that is our concern. That we are promised to be worked first come and that isn't happening.....not if they are JUST getting to ours while July and Aug HAVE been worked already....I stated we paid for this service and I really sort of rambled. But asked WHAT is going to be done from a congressional view? We have no where to go...no one to help us. Our files sit and its impacting us as humans. It tears us apart. I asked what do we need to do to be heard. He said keep doing what we are doing...writing, calling....he said its getting attention..they are noticing it. I said great...but what can we do NOW. I said I wont be happy til Senator WEBB himself is on the phone with Vermont getting my petition moved. :whistle: (like THAT would ever happen)

So he basically said nothing then...

I am on hold with the ACLU.......the lawyer is talking to the other staffers about the possiblilty of sueing the USCIS for breech of contract.........or prevention of my right to life and liberty and pursuit of happiness clause........They want me to write something up to them......It may go nowhere but what the he11.....

How about personal injury???? Seems we're suffering a great deal of that...

Well the ACLU is not my favorite organization but I feel discriminated against......I am thinking around the lines of that or due process or infringing on my rights as an American citizen being violated.....I am not the lawyer but they are taking down my information

I am willing to do this too if that helps at all.

If they want to do some kind of class action I will let you know.......Sometimes just the threat of the ACLU getting involved can help......the government is afraid of them

Great. Count me in!

I called USCIS today and I got a contradictory message. First of all, they told me the usual unhelpful answer "We are now processing April 29, next week we will probably start processing May applications."

Then they told me that our application is in security check. What does that mean? Does that mean they have started processing our application? We have had no touches since June 14 (NOA June 5).

Thank you,

Kelah and Ramiro

That is the OLDEST petition they have that is not completed. If you are in security check then your case has been assigned to an adjudicator. There is a back log in security checks. Hang in there...you are being worked..Im sure.

I was told that my case COULD BE held up in a security check and that is was with an officer. Which means nothing. COULD BE??? Is it or isn't it. They must at least know that. USELESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

:crying: :blink: :wacko:

Did you call Homeland Security???

yeap and they sent me back to customer service.... This is ridiculous.there IS no help...I've had it..

I just don't know what to do anymore. I really don't....

Did you fill out form 7001

http://www.dhs.gov/ximgtn/programs/editorial_0497.shtm

I thought about it, but it says it takes several weeks to get a response. I guess I'm still deluded enough to think that I'd get a response by then...

The worst part is.. they said it was an adjudicator.... how long do I believe them, when day after day go by with not even a touch? Or are they just saying that to get me to hang up, you know?

I just spoke to Senator Webbs offices. Very nice man there that represents the senator...said...

Security checks are backlogged..making the process longer. In addition, the senators (at least here) are WELL aware of the issues and is sure they will be discussing it when congress reconvenes in January. I explained that its not the backlog that concerns me but that those petitions from April, may and june that are waiting should be expedited since those wren't even touched..while they are process MID AUGUST!!! He said if I hear nothing by weeks end, to call and they will open a case for me. Find out exactly WHERE in the process my petition is.

He is the senator of where? I wonder if I can contact him????

:crying: :blink: :wacko:

Did you call Homeland Security???

yeap and they sent me back to customer service.... This is ridiculous.there IS no help...I've had it..

I just don't know what to do anymore. I really don't....

Did you fill out form 7001

http://www.dhs.gov/ximgtn/programs/editorial_0497.shtm

I thought about it, but it says it takes several weeks to get a response. I guess I'm still deluded enough to think that I'd get a response by then...

The worst part is.. they said it was an adjudicator.... how long do I believe them, when day after day go by with not even a touch? Or are they just saying that to get me to hang up, you know?

I hate all of them.

I am on hold with the ACLU.......the lawyer is talking to the other staffers about the possiblilty of sueing the USCIS for breech of contract.........or prevention of my right to life and liberty and pursuit of happiness clause........They want me to write something up to them......It may go nowhere but what the he11.....

How about personal injury???? Seems we're suffering a great deal of that...

Well the ACLU is not my favorite organization but I feel discriminated against......I am thinking around the lines of that or due process or infringing on my rights as an American citizen being violated.....I am not the lawyer but they are taking down my information

I am willing to do this too if that helps at all.

:crying: :blink: :wacko:

Did you call Homeland Security???

yeap and they sent me back to customer service.... This is ridiculous.there IS no help...I've had it..

I just don't know what to do anymore. I really don't....

Did you fill out form 7001

http://www.dhs.gov/ximgtn/programs/editorial_0497.shtm

SWEET!!!!!!! THAT'S AWESOME!!! ONE MORE!!! BILL I'M SURE YOUR APPROVAL IS COMING VERY SOON LIKE AMRSNOWANGEL AND LORA APPROVALS!!!!!! :dance:

What a way to start the month and I want an early birthday present!!! Come on VSC!!!

Has anyone gone ahead and filed the DHS Form 7001? They say to send this in if you are experiencing process delays that extend past what they promote.

Well I just got off the phone with "customer service and was told that I have to wait 17 more days before they will do a service request for me because they are process petitions from May 19 so mine is stll within there service time.....You see the 6 month on the website is the time frame they pull out of their ###*s when they feel like screwing with people's lives.....This little person reallt pissed me off today....so I asked her if Margaret #***** was lying to me on Friday or is she today....and get this she told me that the processing date could of backed up so if I could of filed on Friday then they could of processed it then but I was one day shy of 6 months but today my petition is within there processing time......but her is the kicker....If 17 days from now they are only processing say May 25 then I will have to wait 10 more days......so the 6 months is a joke......I hate them......

I got the same scripted bullshit information when I called last week. The idiot told me they were up to May 24th. Thats when I knew he was seriously just looking at something scripted. It isn't accurate as you know since people on here from July and August are approved.

And good luck to CSC too!!!!! Don't forget us!!!

Yes, of course, Jeraly! Good luck to you and the rest of CSC filers!! How could I neglect to include ALL of the filers still waiting? Please forgive me . December is the month for giving...So please give everyone what they seek more than anything else in this world!!

Can I get an AMEN!!!!!? Preach Brother Jason Preach!!!

Bless,

Gill

Yaaayy! Congratulations everybody! This Monday is looking pretty good.

Nicole_Michel, me, too... i'm thinking the same thing... and getting very nervous!

Congrats again to everybody!

hz

I hear you! VSC is really cranking them out today!! The filers above and below me on the WeeDebz July list have been approved...so hopefuly...

Blessed,

Gill

They are not cranking out enough pre-July petitions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm sorry I honestly didn't mean to be insensitive! The whole NOA2 approval system totally baffles me...I hope yours is coming soon!!

Blessed,

Gill

Ah, no sorrys necessary. We all want the same things and are here for eachother. I was screaming it to the heavens.

Yaaayy! Congratulations everybody! This Monday is looking pretty good.

Nicole_Michel, me, too... i'm thinking the same thing... and getting very nervous!

Congrats again to everybody!

hz

I hear you! VSC is really cranking them out today!! The filers above and below me on the WeeDebz July list have been approved...so hopefuly...

Blessed,

Gill

They are not cranking out enough pre-July petitions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:crying: :blink: :wacko:

Did you call Homeland Security???

SWEET!!!!!!! THAT'S AWESOME!!! ONE MORE!!! BILL I'M SURE YOUR APPROVAL IS COMING VERY SOON LIKE AMRSNOWANGEL AND LORA APPROVALS!!!!!! :dance:

What a way to start the month and I want an early birthday present!!! Come on VSC!!!

Has anyone gone ahead and filed the DHS Form 7001? They say to send this in if you are experiencing process delays that extend past what they promote.

Two June filers reported today!!!!!!!!! YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe they will focus on JUNE. Out of the 55 or more reported last month...11 or so were June...Lets just hope they focus on June for a bit...April and May to............

I am hoping the officer that approved the two June ones today have our file!!!!

Here here!

I think we'll hear something by the end of the week, at least. If they weren't just making things up to get us off the phones, I figure even a slow adjudicator can't take seven days to get thru a crate, no?

D*mn I thought today might be the day but nothing, nada, zilch..........I called Dept of Homeland Security and was put on hold for 26 minutes then Oscar called so I had to get off....I am getting ready to call again now......anybody else call??????

I am about to call myself, but keep putting the phone down cause I don't know what to say. HELP

Also, has anyone gone ahead and filed the DHS Form 7001? They say to send this in if you are experiencing process delays that extend past what they promote.

Two June filers reported today!!!!!!!!! YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe they will focus on JUNE. Out of the 55 or more reported last month...11 or so were June...Lets just hope they focus on June for a bit...April and May to............

I am hoping the officer that approved the two June ones today have our file!!!!

HEY!!!

Ya'll are so funny. I haven't been on this thread for a while, but here I am to announce that I've finally gotten an approval!!!!!!!!!!!! I got an email, so I'm still waiting for that piece of paper in the mail. Vermont isn't that far, maybe I should drive over and pick it up!

Woooo Hoooooo!!

Thank GOD!!! I'm so excited. I called Bassi and he screamed so loud, I think I went deaf! So now we're both screaming! Yippeeeee! It took 167 days but I feel so good right now I don't even care. I'm going to savor this for a bit before I think ahead to the Ghana embassy......

Big congrats Zainab! Glad you're out of one waiting room and into the next!!! Thanks for sharing your good news!

and another one:

Jessica & Frank

Philippines

NOA1 of 2007-08-14

NOA2 of 2007-12-02

congrats

It was sent 7/25, so a July filer.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi, I'm a May filer....and still no NOA2...I have quit going to the May thread because everyone is in their NVC and interview process....that gets very discouraging....is there anyone else from May out there????

Welcome to the thread....It is hard to see others move on as happy as we are for them. I really hope we can find some positive support here, yet keep it a haven to whine, cry, and stomp our feet in as needed. Some have waited even longer like you have. My prayers are with you all as you handle the emotions that are going with this. We each understand this rollercoaster ride we are on...so its easier to sympathize.

What actions have you taken to find out about your petition??

I have called every week checking on what the status is...trying to get answers....but we all know that the customer service folks can't really answer any questions....we have a congressional inquiry by our congressman....you would think that that would get some answers, but it has been 6 weeks and we keep being put off with their office saying that it just takes time... we have had some friends of ours email senators and congressman also....no answers there....basically we have hit the wall with these folks...and they say the same thing....not anything they can really do....there is a person assigned in the VSC that congressman can send their questions on cases to, and they have to wait for that person to get back with them.

Basically we have no voice in this big mess...I will be calling the White House on Monday and will voice the concerns that the other email suggested and I am up for any other idea people have.

I called the USCIS and told them that I was at 201 days past my priority date and they said that I would have to wait 60 days since the last communication that I had from the USCIS before they could officially look into the matter...that will be Dec. 19. So WE WAIT!!!!!

Wow that's ludicrous!!! I'd try the ombudsman's complaint form, I think it is earlier in this thread by Amrssnowangel

I agree Charlene, that is beyond ludicrous....It is obsurd.........Hey Virgillionaire....How far do you think I would get if I showed up at the department of Homeland Security with all of these names and dates.........?????.....I have the address in Washington

I would definitely do that. I think we should all do that. We should all picket outside!!!!!

Oh Zee.......I am trying today to be positive.......I had my first little correction of the pacer on my heart this morning.........

It is a gentle reminder of the true gift life is......I know I rant and rave her alot but it really is true that this too will pass.......It is just hard as heck to accept it......I have hope for us all to having a wonderful life with our loved ones.......Kisses......Lora

Ok, I have heard NOTHING from VSC. Yesterday was Darren's birthday and we couldn't be together. SUCKS. I am calling homeland security today. If I loved right by it I would definitely pay a visit EVERY DAY until they got sick of seeing my face.

Anybody else get a leter from VSC about the chocololate? :

Dear Sir?Madam:

The Vermont Service Center has received several boxes of chocolates from you. Although we appreciate your generosity, we are unable to accept such gifts. Therefore, we have donated these gifts to a local charity.

blah, blah, we will get to your case when hell freezes over ... "Your petition will be adjudicated based on the order in which it was received."

That's richer than the chocolates - the order in which it was received!!!

At least it went to charity. I bet there were quite a few boxes based on the pasts I've seen

Why do they keep lying???????????????????????

It has to be one lazy Mother F%^$& A$$ h o l e!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so F%%$##ing depressed right now!

I called the WHITE HOUSE. Was advised to call the HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT and ask for the NATURALIZATION AND IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT. They did not answer after 4pm today...but I WILL be calling back on Monday with my complaint. May I suggest we ALL call...with numbers, statistics and how the processing is so out of order. I will be demanding that they pull my file, April and May files that still need worked to have them expedited. I think at this point its only fair. The issues to point out are:

1. The mismanagement of the site to adequately be prepared for the fee increase and the issues surrounding the H1 visas. That they were not properly staffed and we as "customers" should not have to be penalized for that.

2. Due to misinformation, lost/misplaced crates we are making this request

3. That if this process was managed properly, we, as April, May, June Filers should have been on an adjudicators desk LONG before AUGUST filers are approved or even TOUCHED.

4. That most of us are nearing, at or OVER the processing times while others filing months after us are now being worked.

The number to call is 202-282-8000. Please...if you really mean what you say about tired of waiting, or if you have offered support...call....

I'll call first thing Monday and see who we need to address these issues to.

Any more suggestions?

Well, one more weekend without my approval. I get to go home to a empty apartment again all depressed. UGHHHH

I called the WHITE HOUSE. Was advised to call the HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT and ask for the NATURALIZATION AND IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT. They did not answer after 4pm today...but I WILL be calling back on Monday with my complaint. May I suggest we ALL call...with numbers, statistics and how the processing is so out of order. I will be demanding that they pull my file, April and May files that still need worked to have them expedited. I think at this point its only fair. The issues to point out are:

1. The mismanagement of the site to adequately be prepared for the fee increase and the issues surrounding the H1 visas. That they were not properly staffed and we as "customers" should not have to be penalized for that.

2. Due to misinformation, lost/misplaced crates we are making this request

3. That if this process was managed properly, we, as April, May, June Filers should have been on an adjudicators desk LONG before AUGUST filers are approved or even TOUCHED.

4. That most of us are nearing, at or OVER the processing times while others filing months after us are now being worked.

The number to call is 202-282-8000. Please...if you really mean what you say about tired of waiting, or if you have offered support...call....

I'll call first thing Monday and see who we need to address these issues to.

Any more suggestions?

I WILL be calling. I love that they all already went home at 4 p.m. So friggin typical. I will be calling first thing Monday morning!!!!!! The problem I seem to get though when I call about my case etc, is the response "well, maybe there is something special about your case", "maybe your name check hasn't come back yet", etc. HOW CAN THEY SAY THIS? Even so, people in August should not be in front of me. PERIOD!!!! I never know how to give a satisfactory answer to those responses. Thats when I get all flustered!

i know, when i was re-numbering the list i couldnt believe how many slots some people moved up...i can definitely say that moving up 30-50 slots is out of control...i NEVER moved up that much...i started in the 90s and got my NOA2 while i was in the 40s....and THAT took almost 5 months!!!!!!! out of control!!!!!!

the vsc is looking great, im elated because of all the progress that has been made during the fine month of november

i hope my case eventually makes it to albania, right now its sitting tight in naples =(

until they make the switch, i will keep making the lists because i have nothing better to do than sit and wait some more!!!!!!!

To be frank-this just blows....