marcuskelli

Has anyone had this problem?? We log into the USCIS website and try to click on our case number and it no longer clicks through to the details of our visa. Our status has not been updated and it appears that we have not been touched. This started over the weekend. Im not sure if its a computer glitch on their end or if it means that maybe something is happening with our case (wishful thinking...)

anyone else??

All I can say is it's a fix. NO WAY should Laura have been voted off! It's a tragedy..Booo

P.s Why am I able to watch X Factor video clips online but not Coronation Street?

just to let you know...if you want UK tv programmes in the US go to www.thebox.bz it saved my "im a celebrity" addiction last year!

By comparison since the tourist visa argument didn't cut it...I can move to Brazil and as long as I'm married to a Brazilian Citizen, I can get citizenship in 1 year. One. And not just some card that says I'm legal, but citizenship.

On the flip side, at the one year mark in the USA we will be lucky to be married and have an EAD along with AP.

As far as who travels where, you are making my point for me:

"I would also venture to guess that we have MORE citizens asking for visas to visit Brazil than Brazilians have asking to visit the US."

Maybe, so why can a country like Brazil do in 2.5 weeks which includes time in the mail to the consulate etc., what takes us 2.5 months to do on a good day? Little hazy tonight? Brazil is slow as hell and if there is a difficult way to do anything, they will find it and they still are ahead of us with respect to timelines.

3rd world countries will glady take any american citizens willing to spend their money there. What more of an argument do you need???

Population of USA : 301,139,947 (July 2007 est.)

google: population of Brazil "Historically Brazil’s population always experienced large degrees of ethno-religious intermarriage, mutual assimilation of cultures, syncretism and, above all, racial miscegenation."

You cannot compare Brazils attitude, place in the world ect with the US. Heck.. you cant even find a census count for the entire country of Brazil. Compare Apples to Apples. The US is a world leader with a lot at stake. Brazil is an exporter of agriculture. As a matter of fact:

"And Brazil is notorious for poorly constructed and maintained roads, railways and seaports. Three hour delays at airports are common. This is further aggravated by an inefficient customs service.

In a nutshell, global trade with Brazil can be painful. According to USA Today, it can take 3 times longer to import or export goods to Brazil than most other countries."

They are a THIRD WORLD COUNTRY> Do you honestly think they give a rats ### if you have a criminal past in the US? Do you think they care if you have ties to terrorism?

Your willing to drop tourism dollars and marry a native- lay out the welcome mat. .....

Well, Andreas started his journey back to Germany today. I'm trying not to fall completely apart. If there was any possible way around spending this time apart, I would do it. I cried so much today that my contacts were all foggy the last hour of my 2 hour drive home. I can't describe how hard it is to people around me what it's like to find the person that completes you, spend 3 months making a home together, and have to say goodbye for an unknown length of time. The thing that keeps me going is knowing that he needs me as much as I need him. But it's cold comfort right now when I'm crying and he can't be here to wipe away my tears.

My heart is aching and it's a good thing nobody from USCIS is in my vicinity right now or I'd punch them for doing this to us. It makes me sick that we filed 2 1/2 months ago and our wait is less than half over.

I'm happy for the June vermont filers, and I'm so pissed that Vermont is running 2 months ahead of CSC. This system is the biggest load of bullshit and red tape.

I along with most everyone here really feel your pain! It's unfortunate that as a country, we cant get our ####### together and make it a little more fair for all and prioritize the applications.

I certainly believe that if a US citizen files for a spouse or fiancee visa, it should take precedence over the illegals and the refugees, but thats just my vote! After all we are the tax payers...

Hang in there, we are in the same boat and this long distance relationship is killing us too. We just need to have faith an preoccupy our minds with day to day tasks. We will get there!

ummm... ya... our relationships with our wonderful partners from areas that are not war torn and full of civil strife should take precedence over those who have help our soldiers in the fight for freedom overseas.

I will glady give another month or two of my time to give a family a chance at the freedom we have. I think as Americans, we sometimes forget how good we have it.

In the grand scheme of life, we are all waiting a few months to be with the ones we love. Were not talking YEARS- were talking MONTHS. There is a system in place for a reason, and as slow and f'd up as it may seem at times it serves a purpose. As much as waiting hurts, there is an end in sight. Everyone here seems to want to dwell on the negative instead of the positive. Thats why I quit reading and posting. Checked again tonight and its the same old song and dance. I have a suggestion... instead of crying in our cheerios, why dont we celebrate the positive? Why dont we talk about the future and the GREAT AWESOME times that are ahead for all of us shortly? Just a thought....

Well I will respect YOUR opinion... As for me, I am one of those who fight for OUR freedom as I have over 22 years and counting in the military so spare me how I dont realize how well WE have it... I DO and probably more so than you!!! Again, I'll respect your opinion, but dont agree with you.

Agreeing to disagree has always been a favorite of mine.

BTW~ Thank you for serving our country. Hats off to you and those you served with. I cant even imagine what that job is like~ im glad we have people like you who step up to the plate and do it so well.

Thankyou... yes agreeing to disagree has been a favorite of mine too! We each have our own views and the purpose of my original post was not to start arguments, it was to simply console the OP. As for the poster before you, I will save my breath.

Thanks again and I hope your journey goes smoothly!

Hey! Ditto to you too!!!!

Immigration is one of the most fascinating hot button issues next to health insurance that I can think of. Funny how losing one and being embroiled in another can suddenly change your political outlook on life. But no matter what, I think we can all agree, (or... maybe not) that foreign nationals who have helped our troops overseas should be given priority clearance. That was really my main point

cheers!

On the upside of things... this is the MOST people who i have EVER seen on this thread at one time!!! See what a little rabblerousing will do to a thread! 1000 posts! Dont let those Febuaries beat us!

Well, Andreas started his journey back to Germany today. I'm trying not to fall completely apart. If there was any possible way around spending this time apart, I would do it. I cried so much today that my contacts were all foggy the last hour of my 2 hour drive home. I can't describe how hard it is to people around me what it's like to find the person that completes you, spend 3 months making a home together, and have to say goodbye for an unknown length of time. The thing that keeps me going is knowing that he needs me as much as I need him. But it's cold comfort right now when I'm crying and he can't be here to wipe away my tears.

My heart is aching and it's a good thing nobody from USCIS is in my vicinity right now or I'd punch them for doing this to us. It makes me sick that we filed 2 1/2 months ago and our wait is less than half over.

I'm happy for the June vermont filers, and I'm so pissed that Vermont is running 2 months ahead of CSC. This system is the biggest load of bullshit and red tape.

I along with most everyone here really feel your pain! It's unfortunate that as a country, we cant get our ####### together and make it a little more fair for all and prioritize the applications.

I certainly believe that if a US citizen files for a spouse or fiancee visa, it should take precedence over the illegals and the refugees, but thats just my vote! After all we are the tax payers...

Hang in there, we are in the same boat and this long distance relationship is killing us too. We just need to have faith an preoccupy our minds with day to day tasks. We will get there!

ummm... ya... our relationships with our wonderful partners from areas that are not war torn and full of civil strife should take precedence over those who have help our soldiers in the fight for freedom overseas.

I will glady give another month or two of my time to give a family a chance at the freedom we have. I think as Americans, we sometimes forget how good we have it.

In the grand scheme of life, we are all waiting a few months to be with the ones we love. Were not talking YEARS- were talking MONTHS. There is a system in place for a reason, and as slow and f'd up as it may seem at times it serves a purpose. As much as waiting hurts, there is an end in sight. Everyone here seems to want to dwell on the negative instead of the positive. Thats why I quit reading and posting. Checked again tonight and its the same old song and dance. I have a suggestion... instead of crying in our cheerios, why dont we celebrate the positive? Why dont we talk about the future and the GREAT AWESOME times that are ahead for all of us shortly? Just a thought....

Well I will respect YOUR opinion... As for me, I am one of those who fight for OUR freedom as I have over 22 years and counting in the military so spare me how I dont realize how well WE have it... I DO and probably more so than you!!! Again, I'll respect your opinion, but dont agree with you.

Agreeing to disagree has always been a favorite of mine.

BTW~ Thank you for serving our country. Hats off to you and those you served with. I cant even imagine what that job is like~ im glad we have people like you who step up to the plate and do it so well.

I will glady give another month or two of my time to give a family a chance at the freedom we have. I think as Americans, we sometimes forget how good we have it.

You need to read the posts again; people do complain but alot of people have good things to say too. For example, I have said in my last 2 posts that think of the great early Christmas presents we'll be getting and that depending on how you look at, we only have a month and a half left.

You gotta cut people a break when their SO just flew out today. And seriously, waiting 9 months for about 2 hours max of paperwork is a joke no matter how you look at it. I got my tourist visa for Brazil in 2.5 weeks, for someone in Brazil to get a tourist visa to come here takes minimum 2.5 months. We're slower than a 2nd or 3rd world country.

If you wanna help everyone out, withdraw your petition since you're so concerned about giving someone else a chance at freedom and help us all move up. You can just refile in October, it's only 2 or 3 months difference. Nothing to a patriot/cheerleader like you.

2 hours and 1.2 million petitions coming through... seriously. VJ is a drop in the bucket of what gets filed at the CSC or the VSC. And you stated it very eloquently "people do complain alot".

As far as Aubrey is concerned- I feel for her- tremendously. I have been there myself- but when people start pulling out the "im a tax payer card"- Im sorry, but that isnt an argument.

BTW... a tourist visa isnt even in the same catagory as allowing someone to live and work in our country, so Yes, I would hope that it could be approved faster. I would also venture to guess that we have MORE citizens asking for visas to visit Brazil than Brazilians have asking to visit the US. In which case- we trump them on the time line.

Well, Andreas started his journey back to Germany today. I'm trying not to fall completely apart. If there was any possible way around spending this time apart, I would do it. I cried so much today that my contacts were all foggy the last hour of my 2 hour drive home. I can't describe how hard it is to people around me what it's like to find the person that completes you, spend 3 months making a home together, and have to say goodbye for an unknown length of time. The thing that keeps me going is knowing that he needs me as much as I need him. But it's cold comfort right now when I'm crying and he can't be here to wipe away my tears.

My heart is aching and it's a good thing nobody from USCIS is in my vicinity right now or I'd punch them for doing this to us. It makes me sick that we filed 2 1/2 months ago and our wait is less than half over.

I'm happy for the June vermont filers, and I'm so pissed that Vermont is running 2 months ahead of CSC. This system is the biggest load of bullshit and red tape.

I along with most everyone here really feel your pain! It's unfortunate that as a country, we cant get our ####### together and make it a little more fair for all and prioritize the applications.

I certainly believe that if a US citizen files for a spouse or fiancee visa, it should take precedence over the illegals and the refugees, but thats just my vote! After all we are the tax payers...

Hang in there, we are in the same boat and this long distance relationship is killing us too. We just need to have faith an preoccupy our minds with day to day tasks. We will get there!

ummm... ya... our relationships with our wonderful partners from areas that are not war torn and full of civil strife should take precedence over those who have help our soldiers in the fight for freedom overseas.

I will glady give another month or two of my time to give a family a chance at the freedom we have. I think as Americans, we sometimes forget how good we have it.

In the grand scheme of life, we are all waiting a few months to be with the ones we love. Were not talking YEARS- were talking MONTHS. There is a system in place for a reason, and as slow and f'd up as it may seem at times it serves a purpose. As much as waiting hurts, there is an end in sight. Everyone here seems to want to dwell on the negative instead of the positive. Thats why I quit reading and posting. Checked again tonight and its the same old song and dance. I have a suggestion... instead of crying in our cheerios, why dont we celebrate the positive? Why dont we talk about the future and the GREAT AWESOME times that are ahead for all of us shortly? Just a thought....

If you are receiving this email it is because you are presently waiting for a filed K-1 Fiancee Visa, K-3 "Follow to Join" visa or an Immigrant Petition to be Consular Processed at a post abroad. If you are in any of these three categories, chances are that you are presently enduring a very long delay in receiving your immigration benefit.

As some of you may know, I was recently selected to serve on the Family Law Committee of the American Immigration Lawyers' Association. Pursuant to my role on that committee, I was able to meet this week with representatives of the Dep't of Homeland Security and Dep't of State regarding the concerns of many AILA members and their clients about the lengthy waits many families have to suffer through before they are united.

As many AILA members suspected, the delays are indeed associated with staffing issues related to the upcoming November election. Employees from various "service centers" in the USCIS have been shifted to citizenship roles to help ease the tremendous backlog. Similarly, employees from the DHS National Visa Center in New Hampshire (which reviews the second portion of many of your applications and forwards to the consular post) have been assisting their Homeland Security counterparts in Vermont in processing citizenship and other applications.

We were told that diverted staff will begin to return to their standard tasks over the next four to six weeks, with a full transition back by November 1. That being said, they did believe that no further lengthening of the processing times was imminent and that the current length (generally now eight months across the board for Fiancee visa or spouse permanent residence filings) would not increase and would begin to decrease around November 1. As many of you have also experienced, many cases are being transferred to the California Service Center, where staffing is at a higher level for these cases and the citizenship backlog has been reduced more quickly.

While this is neither a complete answer nor particularly helpful for those of you who filed in the late winter and spring expecting to have cases abroad well ahead of the autumn, at least now we can trust that the wait does have an end in sight. As always, whether pursuant to committee appointments or simply in my role as counselor, I will do my best to keep abreast of any timing changes and communicate them to you as quickly and effectively as possible.

Just booked a flight for my beautiful Fiance to come to the UK on 21st Nov for 9 days.

Can't wait YYYYYYAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY

Congrats! We should all get together sometime

Marcus owns a condo in St. Petersberg, so we dont need to worry about hotels so much- and were just doing a small ceremony on the beach- no big elaborate deal- no invites ect. So It wouldnt be a big deal to move if we needed too. I just hope he is here by then

BTW~ for all of you from England- where abouts? Marcus is in Manchester. I am going to visit for 6 weeks! YEAH!!!

Has anyone thought about wedding dates? My kids are off from school for spring break at the end of March, so we were thinking of having a wedding in Florida at that time. Is it presumptuous to think that he could be here by then?? He has a condo there, so we wouldnt have to cancel hotels or anything- just a rental car. Let me know!

Hopefully we can have a wedding March 28th!

The only advise I have is to pray for patience, LOTS of it.

A great friend of mine, God rest her soul, used to always say - "never pray for patience...because God will give you patience in spades. He'll make you wait forever testing your patience. Instead, pray for wisdom that you might understand the situation at hand."

Just my two little cents.

Thats a great quote and very profound for all of us going through this life changing experience. Its not easy no matter what the situation. I guess for me its those moments when you look in the mirror and you look your worst and you feel your worst and you KNOW that your signifigant other would look at you and melt anyways. I always try to think of that. How much he loves me, how much he cares for me, and that if he could be anywhere else in the world, he would be right here with me.

I know our situations could never compare, but have faith that he loves you.... It will all work out in the end.

VJ estimates your NOA2 date for you. Check out your own timeline.

After NOA2, they send stuff to the national visa center, then to your country's consulate. If you haven't already, check out the K1 guide and flowchart. It explains everything pretty well.

I hope everyone had a restful weekend, and keep your chins up!

Thanks for the Aubrey! Dont know what we would do without u! One thing I dont understand, how come VSC filers timeline is so different than CSC?

P.S. I found out today that Islamabad embassy dont issue the visa rite away.. That Sux..They do this AP(security check) thing & it takes foreva & I mean foreva Most embassy's will issue the visa right after the interview.. Some will mail it a week later But Islamabad embassy! That just mean more waiting!

That's a bummer, but try not to get ahead of yourself. The whole thing seems overwhelming when you worry about stuff that isn't here yet.

I got my own bad news today. My parents are having second thoughts about co-sponsoring us. Apparently my mother just now told my father about it and he's all concerned he's going to get charged money. I'm on my last year of a second degree, so I don't meet the I-134 income requirements myself... so I'm majorly concerned. And to top if off, he gave me heck about whether I knew my SO well enough and that we don't have enough money to do this ourselves, and that we aren't using a lawyer... Bad day!!!

Cross your fingers for me, as I have some major problems coming if they back out of co-sponsoring.

Oh Aubrey!! that sucks big huge time!!! Parents can be funny like that. Its seems like you guys have known eachother for a long time too! I'll call your dad and talk some sense into him! Maybe he will listen to me *giggle* Im older and Im marrying a guy from overseas too- we girls need to stick together!

Welcome aboard eh!

Im headed to England in a couple of weeks- then again in October for 6 weeks Maybe even a visit at Christmas! (cross your fingers!!!)

I also hate the waiting...... I think the NOA1 wait is going to feel like a piece of cake compared to the NOA2 wait!!!!

KennyUgochi can we send the petition to a different center(CSC)? I am thinkin about refiling too..I mean how long r we gonna wait ...One more week? Maybe two at most.

You dont get to chose which center you file at- just an FYI- everything out of VSC seems to be slow right now. Do you have confirmation that VSC recieved your package? If you sent it on the 3rd, with the 4th being a holiday you are probably looking at a reciept date of 5-6th. Possibly even later if you used regular mail. The service center wont do much to help you until you have been waiting a full 4 weeks. So far your not there yet. I would relax. The NOA1 is only a small blip in how long this whole process is going to take. If you refile, you risk really screwing things up for yourself if they have already received your application.

Thanks you one and all for your invaluble advise...

The lawyer has stated that there wont be any further legal fees so I am prepared to give him the benefit of doubt. I think he has our best interests..

Its looking as though sticking with the K1 is the best route for us...had we not already filed we perhaps would of gone through with the K3.

Any further advise is very appreciated as always

thanks again guys!!

Im optimistic for a 60day NOA2!!

Hello All

Background:

We have just recieved our NOA1 for a K1 application. I am from the UK...we are using a lawyer. Kelli my fiancee (USC) is coming to the UK in August for 2 weeks.

I have recieved this email from our lawyer:

"IF she is going to the UK, there is some new information that you should consider. Just this last week the USCIS announced that K1 fiancee visa processing had, for the first time, fallen behind immigrant relative processing abroad and that individuals should consider getting married abroad and filing here via the "K3" visa process. What this involves is you being married in the UK, her filing an immigrant relative petition (which I could do without her being here) and then you processing a visa to come here and wait until your green card arrives. Like the K1, you wouldn't be able to work for 90 days once you arrived, but once approved for a travel and/or work permit, you would have the right to do both while waiting for the green card.

I cannot tell you exactly how long it would take London to process once you are married -- this is a new option as far as I am concerned because the K1 process is slowing considerably. It would cost you about $1000 more in government fees than it would to continue the present process -- there would be no legal fees as you have engaged me to find the most efficient route for you for what you have already paid. I can tell you that you would almost certainly be IN this country faster -- or at least that's what we're being told."

My Questions:

If we marry in the UK it wont be until the end of August until we can marry then file for the K3, Our K1 application has been in the CSC from 1st July (NOA1 July 23rd) Is this a worthwile "time saving" by filing the K3 at this stage?

Is the K3 truly quicker as it involves London embassy as well as the K1?

Is the K1 really taking THAT long?

Help???!!

Thanks

Hello All

Background:

We have just recieved our NOA1 for a K1 application. I am from the UK...we are using a lawyer. Kelli my fiancee (USC) is coming to the UK in August for 2 weeks.

I have recieved this email from our lawyer:

"IF she is going to the UK, there is some new information that you should consider. Just this last week the USCIS announced that K1 fiancee visa processing had, for the first time, fallen behind immigrant relative processing abroad and that individuals should consider getting married abroad and filing here via the "K3" visa process. What this involves is you being married in the UK, her filing an immigrant relative petition (which I could do without her being here) and then you processing a visa to come here and wait until your green card arrives. Like the K1, you wouldn't be able to work for 90 days once you arrived, but once approved for a travel and/or work permit, you would have the right to do both while waiting for the green card.

I cannot tell you exactly how long it would take London to process once you are married -- this is a new option as far as I am concerned because the K1 process is slowing considerably. It would cost you about $1000 more in government fees than it would to continue the present process -- there would be no legal fees as you have engaged me to find the most efficient route for you for what you have already paid. I can tell you that you would almost certainly be IN this country faster -- or at least that's what we're being told."

My Questions:

If we marry in the UK it wont be until the end of August until we can marry then file for the K3, Our K1 application has been in the CSC from 1st July (NOA1 July 23rd) Is this a worthwile "time saving" by filing the K3 at this stage?

Is the K3 truly quicker as it involves London embassy as well as the K1?

Is the K1 really taking THAT long?

Help???!!

Thanks

No way I can read it.. guess Im waiting for the hard copy

CSC FINALLY cashed our check today! woohoo!!! However, I can only get an electronic copy online and its hard to read anything on the back of it- what should I look for as far as a case number is concerned?? Where would it be located. It may be a guess on the numbers to try and read them... but Im willing to try!

OMG!!! OUR CHECK JUST CAME THROUGH!!! WOOHOOOO!!!!

Now....... how the heck do I decipher a case number off of it?? I only have an electronic copy, so its hard to read anything on it?? Any thoughts? Where is the number located??

Anyone else checking check statuses about ohh.... 100x's per day?? Good thing there is no limit on how many times I access my online banking account! They probably wonder what the heck is wrong with me!

Hello All!

Our thoughts are with you, I know we are going to get the NOA1 soon!! (expensive lawyer said so!!!) can we be first though as we filed june 30th!!!!

All the best to all

first one to marry gets best wishes from all the jealous others

I love my kelli

You mean the waiting and waiting and waiting room??

This is an entirely frustrating process for those of us with NO patience! Hopefully things will be changing soon- Until then, best wishes everyone. Please post NOA dates as soon as you have them!