Ken1

I went through the same thing and I just got my online case status yesterday after FOUR MONTHS AND 5 DAYS WAITING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

USCIS is highly annoying!!!!!!!

So, I called USCIS many times. When you get the automated system, hit the buttons for "I don't know or lost my case number" (or something like that). You will then get connected with an operator who will ask a bunch of questions and won't be able to find your info or offer you any help. Hopefully they will offer to connect you to a higher level person, but if not, ask to be connected. The higher level person should be able to find your case based on your case number, or if not definitely by your name and personal info. In my case, they always found my case, and told me not to worry, that the Online Case Status had no bearing on my case, and that I was in fact in the system. Nonetheless, I always felt a bit nervous about it, so I understand how you feel (but I would agree - don't worry it really doesn't make a difference as long as they higher level person you've spoken to can find you in the system!). When I called after a month of waiting I was sent a letter saying that their IT dept. was informed about my problem and was working on it. I then called a number of times over the next three months as nothing changed. About two weeks ago, I got someone at USCIS who said he'd send another email marked urgent. I don't know if it was that email that did it or if the IT dept. finally got around to my case after 4 months, but either way, it's now there!

Good luck, and again, don't worry, it really doesn't make a difference as long as you're in the system.

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to let you know that I just checked my online case status on USCIS website, and my info FINALLY came up!!! I had no online status for over 4 months !!! I called USCIS on a number of occasions and they always told me it was no big deal and that I was in their system and my case would be processed in the order it was received... I even got a letter from them 3 months ago saying their IT dept. was working on it, but nothing til now! I called again about a week and a half ago and spoke to someone who seemed a little more concerned and said he would send an email marked urgent. Don't know if that's what did it or if the IT dept. finally got to it, but either way, I can finally access my case online!!! Phew!!!

I see someone wrote that they were good for a year, but was told they are good for 6 months. Double check. Anyone have other thoughts?

I can make that change sure. The main issue in the past was "receipting" delays for NOA1's which would scew the estimates (at least at the time it did).

You're the man!!! How long will that take? Will it update the whole system? It will be interesting to see if our dates change!

Waiting eagerly!

Hi All,

The new Igor's list on VJ stuff is great. Captain Ewok - thanks for all your work and dedication!

As many people pointed out with that list, it seems to make more sense to look at times in terms of NOA1 rather than sent date. If we are trying to get a sense of how long a service center is taking, it should be based on the day that they acknowledge the receipt of our petition, no? It seems to me that our VJ processing adjudication estimates are based on the sent date rather than NOA1 date. I think we (you, Ewok, our main man!!!) should change this to base processing estimates on NOA1 receipt date. Wouldn't that make more sense? As someone pointed out, if two people mail the package on the same day and one person's package takes three weeks in the mail to make it to a service center and the other's takes two days, it doesn't make much sense to include the time the petition was traveling in the mail! I think this might help provide more accurate timelines!

Thoughts?

Good luck to all!!!!

First and foremost, congrats!!!

I am in a similar situation - hoping to get an NOA2 any minute so that we can get my fiancée here before the birth! Talk to your congressman and/or senator to see if they can help speed up the process at the NVC and for your interview (they probably won't have any luck speeding up the NOA2, but once you get that, they might be able to get you a quicker interview date.

I recently asked some similar questions and someone posted the following with LOTS of info.

Good luck!!!

Documentation of U.S. Citizens Born Abroad

U.S. Department of State

Bureau of Consular Affairs

Documentation of United States Citizens Born

Abroad Who Acquire Citizenship At Birth

The birth of a child abroad to U.S. citizen parent(s) should be reported as soon as possible to the nearest American consular office for the purpose of establishing an official record of the child’s claim to U.S. citizenship at birth. The official record is in the form of a Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America. This document, referred to as the Consular Report of Birth or FS-240, is considered a basic United States citizenship document. An original FS-240 is furnished to the parent(s) at the time the registration is approved.

REPORTING THE BIRTH

A Consular Report of Birth can be prepared only at an American consular office overseas while the child is under the age of 18. Usually, in order to establish the child’s citizenship under the appropriate provisions of U.S. law, the following documents must be submitted:

(1) an official record of the child’s foreign birth;

(2) evidence of the parent(s)’ U.S. citizenship (e.g., a certified birth certificate, current U.S.

passport, or Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship);

(3) evidence of the parents’ marriage, if applicable; and

(4) affidavits of parent(s)’ residence and physical presence in the United States.

In certain cases, it may be necessary to submit additional documents, including affidavits of paternity and support, divorce decrees from prior marriages, or medical reports of blood compatibility. All evidentiary documents should be certified as true copies of the originals by the registrar of the office wherein each document was issued. A service fee of $65 is prescribed under the provisions of Title 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 22.1, item 9, for a Consular Report of Birth.

NOTE: Consular Reports of Birth are not available for persons born in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Panama Canal Zone before October 1, 1979, the Philippines before July 4, 1946, American Samoa, Guam, Swains Island, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the former U.S. Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands. Birth certificates for those areas, except the Panama Canal Zone, must be obtained from their respective offices of vital statistics. Panama Canal Zone birth certificates should be requested through the Vital Records Section of Passport Services (see address below.) The fees are the same as those for DS-1350.

DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE

Consular Report of Birth (FS-240)

On November 1, 1990, the Department of State ceased issuing multiple copies of the Consular Report of Birth (FS-240). As of that date, a new format for the FS-240 went into effect. All previously issued FS-240s are acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship (Public Law 97-241 - Aug. 24, 1982). To obtain a replacement for a lost or mutilated document, please submit a notarized written request including the original FS-240 or a notarized affidavit concerning the loss of the FS-240 and a $30 fee, payable to the “Department of State.” Mail it to the address below. The affidavit must contain the: 1) name, (2) date, and (3) place of birth of the subject; (4) a statement regarding the whereabouts of the original FS-240; and (5) be signed by the subject, parent, or legal representative.

Certification of Report of Birth (DS-1350)

If the birth was recorded in the form of a Consular Report of Birth, a Certification of Report of Birth (DS-1350) can be issued in multiple copies. The DS-1350 contains the same information as that on the new format Consular Report of Birth and is acceptable for all legal purposes. The DS-1350 is not issued overseas and can be obtained only by writing to the address below.

AMENDING/CORRECTING THE CONSULAR REPORT OF BIRTH

To amend or correct a Consular Report of Birth, submit a written request - accompanied by certified copies of all documents appropriate for effecting the change (e.g., foreign birth certificate, marriage certificate, court ordered adoption or name change, birth certificates of the adopting or legitimating parents, affidavits, etc.). The original FS-240 or replacement FS-240, or a notarized affidavit concerning its whereabouts, also must be included.

OBTAINING COPIES OF THE FS-240, DS-1350, AND PANAMA CANAL ZONE BIRTH CERTIFICATES

The DS-1350 or a replacement FS-240 can be obtained by writing to:

Vital Records Section

Passport Services

1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 510

Washington, D.C. 20522-1705

A written request must be notarized and must include a copy of valid photo identification of the requester. The written request must include:

(1) full name of child at birth (plus any adoptive names)

(2) date and place of birth

(3) names of parents

(4) serial number, if known, of the FS-240 (on those issued after November 1, 1990) if known

(5) any available passport information

(6) signature of requester and

(7) notarized affidavit for a replacement FS-240 (if applicable).

Note: For Panama Canal Zone (PCZ) birth certificates, just include items (1) through (3).

The fee for an FS-240 is $30. The fees for DS-1350 and PCZ certificates are $30 for the first copy, $20 each additional copy . Make check or bank draft drawn on a bank in the United States, or money order, payable to the "Department of State." The Department will assume no responsibility for cash lost in the mail. Documents will be provided to the person who is the subject of the Report of Birth, the subject’s parents, the subject’s legal guardian, authorized government agency, or a person who submits written authorization from the subject of the Report of Birth.

CERTIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP ISSUED BY THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE

A person, who acquired United States citizenship through birth abroad to a U.S. citizen parent(s) or who acquired U.S. citizenship by derivative naturalization, may apply for a Certificate of Citizenship under the provisions of Section 341 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Application for this document may be made in the United States to the nearest office of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security. Upon approval, a Certificate of Citizenship will be issued in the name of the subject, but only if that person is in the United States. Obtaining this certificate involves presentation of basically the same documentation required to obtain a Consular Report of Birth. Under law, the Consular Report of Birth and the Certificate of Citizenship are equally acceptable as proof of citizenship.

SOURCE::http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_828.html?css=print

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Airlines and Pregnancy - Flying while Pregnant

Travel restrictions for the pregnant passenger

By Arlene Fleming, About.com

When it comes to pregnancy and air travel, the second trimester is often purported to be the safest time to fly while pregnant. The airlines, and many medical professionals do agree (at least to some degree) that travel by air should not cause any further complications to a normal pregnancy, but it certainly goes without warning that you should seek the advice of your trusted medical professional before flying at any stage of your pregnancy.

There really are no restrictions for traveling with the airlines during the first trimester of pregnancy. However, considering that a simple head cold can feel many times worse, or even the fact that it is often a challenge to put shoes back on that you may have removed during the course of a long flight, it is obvious that bodies are affected at some level when airborne. It is wise to make sure that your pregnancy is not threatened by air travel, and certainly if you are a frequent traveler, you may be advised to reduce the number of times you fly during pregnancy.

The second trimester is often seen as the safest time to travel during pregnancy, having moved through the tenuous first few months. Also, the second trimester is not full of risk for premature labor, unlike the third trimester which airlines can come to fear because of the possibility of premature labor, and the safety of the passengers. There are considerations like whether a seat belt can fit safely, economy class syndrome (or deep vein thrombosis - essentially blood clots that can form during long flights), and violent turbulence. Given such possible risks, it is again important for the pregnant passenger to verify that air travel will not complicate her pregnancy.

Most airlines do have some sort of policy, whether restrictive or not, when it comes to pregnancy and air travel. Surprisingly, not all of the airlines make this information readily available to its passengers that may be scouring their websites for their stand on transporting pregnant passengers. Because this information can be a hassle to find, this feature is a compilation of many of the airlines worldwide, and their respective policies when it comes to the acceptance of pregnant passengers, particularly during the third trimester. This feature includes airlines based in the Americas, additional features include airlines based in Europe and Africa, and Asia and Australia and New Zealand.

Bear in mind that the airlines will tend to take the word of the passenger as truth when it comes to how far along in the pregnancy she is, and airline representatives do not tend to be medical professionals. Thus the airline places the trust in the pregnant passenger to follow the airline's policy.

Next Pages - Airline Policies Regarding Pregnant Passengers

Tips for Travel During Pregnancy1

Air Travel in Pregnancy2

American Airlines3

* Medical certificate required if traveling within four weeks of due date (American Airlines further specifies that this rule applies for a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy).

* Travel is not allowed within seven days before/after delivery for flights that are less than five hours in duration within the United States. Exceptions may be made if the passenger obtains a medical certificate and is cleared by American Airlines' Special Assistance Coordinator.

* For international travel (or over major bodies of water, as in travel to Hawaii), American Airlines advises against travel within a month of the due date unless she is examined and obtains a medical certificate within 48 hours of departure stating that she is fit to travel. Approval from American Airlines' Special Assistance Coordinator is required within ten days of the due date and seven days after delivery.

* A Special Assistance coordinator can be reached through 4.

Southwest Airlines5

* Suggests pregnant passengers at all stages of pregnancy should seek the advice of a medical professional prior to travel.

* Pregnant passengers may not be permitted to sit in the emergency exit row depending on their physical capabilities.

* Recommends not traveling within 14 days of due date.

Northwest Airlines6

* Pregnant passengers traveling within a month of the due date must obtain a medical certificate dated within 72 hours of departure stating that she is fit to travel.

* Suggests pregnant passengers at all stages of pregnancy should seek the advice of a medical professional prior to travel.

* Northwest airlines further suggests toting medical records, booking an aisle seat for freer movement during the flight, wearing comfortable shoes, and placing a pillow against the lower back to ease strain.

Delta Airlines7

* No restrictions for pregnant travelers.

* Delta Airlines does suggest referring to a medical professional to make sure that pregnant passengers traveling within one month of due date are fit to travel.

Alaska Airlines8

* No restrictions for pregnant travelers.

Tips for Travel During Pregnancy9

Air Travel in Pregnancy10 Continental Airlines11

* Medical certificate required if traveling within seven days of due date. Certificate must state that the passenger has been examined and is fit to travel.

United Airlines12

* Pregnant passengers traveling within a month of the due date must obtain a medical certificate dated within 72 hours of departure stating that she is fit to travel.

US Airways13

* Doctor's certificate required if traveling within seven days of due date. Certificate must state that the passenger has been examined and is fit to travel. Certificate must be dated within 72 hours of flight departure.

Air Canada14

* No travel restrictions up to 36 weeks for passengers with a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy.

* Travel within the last month of pregnancy is contingent on obtaining a medical certificate stating that a pregnant passenger is fit to travel.

Mexicana15

* Pregnant passengers within three months of due date are required to present a medical certificate. Certificate must state that the passenger has been examined and is fit to travel. Certificate must be dated within seven days of departure.

* A limited liability form must also be signed by the pregnant passenger.

Varig Brasil16

* Passengers are advised against traveling in their last month of pregnancy.

* From the 36th to the 38th week of pregnancy a medical certificate is required deeming the passenger fit to travel.

* From the 38th week onward pregnant passengers may only travel if accompanied by medical personnel.

* No particular restrictions following delivery, although Varig does advise against traveling until the infant is at least one week old.

Aeromexico17

* Suggests pregnant passengers at all stages of pregnancy should seek the advice of a medical professional prior to travel.

* If traveling after the seventh month of pregnancy a medical certificate is required stating the passenger is fit to travel. A letter freeing Aeromexico from any liability must also be signed by the pregnant passenger.

Tips for Travel During Pregnancy18

Air Travel in Pregnancy19

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Hello everyone

i was reading some of the stories about being pregnant cause i am on the same situation,my fiance filed our k1 application last oct 2,2008 n still waiting for NOA2..but forsure before our application will be approved i already give birth here in the philippines which will be on march 27,2009..i read something about the passport n CRBA for the baby,just wanna ask

---how to apply for the CRBA and passport for our baby?

---how about the affidavit of parentage and physical conception that my fiance need to do,can u give me a sample of a letter to be notarized so we will just have an idea so my fiance can be ready.

---and what else do we need to prepare?

---where can we check the forms that we need to fill up?is there any site we can download those forms?

PLS HELP US,WE WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE ALL YOUR HELP AND I WANNA THANK ALL OF YOU IN ADVANCE.GOD BLESS.

Hi there! Congrats on the baby and fiance! Read my recent post and the responses:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry2524974

All the best!!!!

hi ken1,thank you so much..that's gonna be a big help for us.God bless u.

hi again ken1,can i ask u one question again?i was just wondering if u happen to now if its better to use my fiance lastname after i gave birth for our baby's record at the hospital n for NSO?

Not sure about this. My fiance is planning on taking my last name, so that's the last name we'll give the baby wether we're married or not at the time of the birth.

We're about to start the process and I'm wondering since it's now 09 if I can still use my (and my co-sponsor's) 07 tax info or if I have to wait until 08 taxes are filed?

I believe that if your interview is before April 15th, the tax filing due date for 2008 taxes, then you can use your 2007 taxes. If your interview is after April 15th you will need to use 2008 taxes.

Hello everyone

i was reading some of the stories about being pregnant cause i am on the same situation,my fiance filed our k1 application last oct 2,2008 n still waiting for NOA2..but forsure before our application will be approved i already give birth here in the philippines which will be on march 27,2009..i read something about the passport n CRBA for the baby,just wanna ask

---how to apply for the CRBA and passport for our baby?

---how about the affidavit of parentage and physical conception that my fiance need to do,can u give me a sample of a letter to be notarized so we will just have an idea so my fiance can be ready.

---and what else do we need to prepare?

---where can we check the forms that we need to fill up?is there any site we can download those forms?

PLS HELP US,WE WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE ALL YOUR HELP AND I WANNA THANK ALL OF YOU IN ADVANCE.GOD BLESS.

Hi there! Congrats on the baby and fiance! Read my recent post and the responses:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry2524974

All the best!!!!

If you filed in june then YOU are past their (uscis) 6 month mark! I would be calling your congressman and having them open a door for you!!!

Unfortunately, Cham, another problem with USCIS is their lack of updating their information. While 6 months is the processing time posted for CSC, for VSC they have their k-1 processing times listed as March 7th (they haven't updated this for months). This gives them a constant excuse and officers will readily quote you that date. That said, I agree, contact congressmen!

This is sooooo awful! I'm sorry for you. USCIS is not doing their job. There needs to be some sort of explanation of why some cases go through in 3-4 months while others take much longer. USCIS says they treat cases on a first come, first serve basis and while we can all understand a few days of variable, this is just unfair. If they have looked at your case and there is a problem or reason it's taking longer, they should communicate that. What is the reason for their lack of transparency? I called USCIS the other day and mentioned to an officer that I knew of two people who applied after me for the same visa from the same service center who had already received their NOA2s. I mentioned USCIS's claim that they work first come first serve and the officer told me that was true but some cases were more straight forward than others and take less time to process. Okay, again, perhaps a few days or a week or two, but months and months? What's up with that? Is it just total lack of organization? Are their really just a bunch of processing officers who sit on their butts and do nothing while others work hard? What's the deal? And who holds them accountable? Can we, as a collective of people with a complaint? Any ideas?

Otherwise, best of luck to you. Contact your congresspeople and senators, be nice with them and show evidence of people who have been approved. Perhaps there are people here who who would be willing to offer you their receipt numbers so you can prove that there are so many cases that have been approved while yours sits around.

This is sooooo awful! I'm sorry for you. USCIS is not doing their job. There needs to be some sort of explanation of why some cases go through in 3-4 months while others take much longer. USCIS says they treat cases on a first come, first serve basis and while we can all understand a few days of variable, this is just unfair. If they have looked at your case and there is a problem or reason it's taking longer, they should communicate that. What is the reason for their lack of transparency? I called USCIS the other days and mentioned to an officer that I had seen that I knew of two people who's applied after me for the same visa from the same service center who had already received their NOA2. I mentioned USCIS's claim that they work first come first serve and the officer told me that was true but some cases were more straight forward than others and take less time to process. Okay, again, perhaps a few days or a week or two, but months and months? What's up with that? Is it just total lack of organization? Are their really just a bunch of processing officers who sit on their butts and do nothing while others work hard? What's the deal? And who holds them accountable? Can we as a collective of people with a complaint? Any ideas?

Otherwise, best of luck to you. Contact your congresspeople and senators, be nice with them and show evidence of people who have been approved. Perhaps there are people here who who would be willing to offer you their receipt numbers to prove that there are so many cases approved while yours sits around.

Hey Folks,

It seems VSC is coming up to speed recently. Just recieved email approval of our 129F. On to NVC

I hope they keep up the approvals for everyone still waiting. Thanks for all the help so far.

Wooo hoooo!!! Congrats!!! Best of luck!!!

i am also hoping for something this week...it's only fair for the VSC to get back on the ball after this slooooooow holiday season! when i get home from work today, i expect many approval threads started from aug and sept filers! let's go VSC!!!! (and CSC) but mostly VSC!!!!!

Approval this week would be sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow Ano!!! What a great list!!! According to some of the info you have gotten here, perhaps we can fly a week or two later than I thought. Though not ideal, it gives us a little bit more of a window to work with (fingers crossed for NOA2 soon!!). Whatever we do, it will only be with the consent of our obstetrician.

Pushbrk: what is CRBA?

Thanks Everyone!

Consular Report of Birth Abroad, like I said in my earlier post. It's the first step after the baby is born.

Gotcha! Thanks!

Wow Ano!!! What a great list!!! According to some of the info you have gotten here, perhaps we can fly a week or two later than I thought. Though not ideal, it gives us a little bit more of a window to work with (fingers crossed for NOA2 soon!!). Whatever we do, it will only be with the consent of our obstetrician.

Pushbrk: what is CRBA?

Thanks Everyone!

congrats on the upcoming arrival!

I heard that it can take a couple of weeks if all goes well to get the baby's passport. Its something that my fiance and I looked into when we got pregnant (we had a miscarriage sadly).

Thanks Stiggy/Sarinha! My heart goes out to you. The time will come and all will work out for you - I am sure of that.

Check with the airlines as from what I've seen most won't allow pregnant women [men OK !] to fly after 7 months pregnant.

Most airlines require a pregnant woman to have a doctor's note after 7 months, written within 72 hours of the flight, attesting to that she is having a healthy pregnancy and thus safe to fly. Our doctor told us that she is safe to fly up to 36 weeks, which puts us around March 7th. Some airlines have stricter policies than others. Delta has no restrictions on pregnant women flying at any time in the pregnancy (you can find this on their website, but I called just to double check and it is in fact true). After a baby is born, some people like to wait as much as 3 months, but my good friend's wife just flew from Boston to Japan with their 6 week old with no problem - the trick is to have the baby nursing during take off and landing to assure the ears not having pressure build up.

Thanks for the concern!

You'll file a Consular Report of Birth Abroad. When approved, you can obtain a US Passport for the child. Yes, a DNA test MAY be required but often they are not. If you've been making many visits and were clearly present at the time of conception, there's a good chance a DNA test would not be requested. This could all take a month or two. The passport is proof of US Citizenship.

Thanks Pushbrk, you are a truly amazing resource here on VJ. I must admit, that when I first joined VJ, I at times found your comments harsh (even one you made to an early post of mine), but after reading so many of your posts, I have learned that you are extremely knowledgeable and just like to say it like it is. This saves people time and confusion. Thanks for dedication (I'm sure that my thanks are on the behalf of many people!)

One clarifying question regarding what you wrote: You say this could take a month or two - would that be a month or two from the day of birth to have the passport in hand, or a month or two before we could apply for the passport. If it is the latter, how long until we could have the passport in hand? If my fiancée doesn't get her visa while able to fly before the birth, I'm pretty sure she should have it by the time of the birth or shortly thereafter and we would like to travel as soon as the baby is able to, which is around a month and a half after birth.

Thanks!

Hi Everyone,

Happy 2009! Hope for a speedier USCIS this year!!! And much health and happiness for all.

I'm applying for a K-1 visa for my fiancée who is a Brazilian citizen. She is currently in Brazil and I'm in the US (been making many trips to Brazil!!!) She is pregnant , and while we are still praying that the visa comes through while she can fly, we are getting down to the wire and I am now wondering about practical details should our baby be born in Brazil.

I have heard that as I am the father, the baby will be given US Citizenship, but I am wondering a number of things:

1) Do I just have to fill out some paperwork saying I am the father, or do I need to prove I am the father with a DNA test?

2) How long would it take for us to get proof of US citizenship for our baby?

3) Do we need a passport for our baby to fly, and if so, how long after the birth will it take to get a US passport for the baby in Brazil?

4) Is there anything else I should know and consider should our baby be born in Brazil that you wise VJ people can enlighten me about?

Thanks and best to all!

thank you, but i mean the NOA 1 , we didn't get it after waiting 5 months , we applied in august , anyway thank you about your encouragement , and i agree with you when you tell , i think they lost the mail . we are going to bother them lol , and know what's happend , and august filers they are still waiting , right

thank you

happy new year 2009

Have you checked to see if they cashed your check? If you paid by check, it should have a receipt number printed on the back of the returned check. You can use this number to track your case at www.uscis.gov (unless like me and many others, they messed up your online tracking!!!) Otherwise, you should call USCIS at 1-800-375-5283 and when there automated system asks if you have a receipt number press the button for ``no´´. Then you will be transferred to an operator, who will ask you questions, but can´t do much to help you. Ask to be transferred to a supervisor who can look up your case by name. You´ll need to provide info about your and your beneficiary such as all names and addressess. Hopefully they will find you in their system and can tell you the date that they received your packet, and they will tell you you need to wait for approval unless there is a request for further evidence (RFE), in which case you will need to provide more evidence.

Good luck!!!

On the USCIS site page for processing times for VSC it has:

Service Center Processing Dates for Vermont Service Center as of: September 30, 2008

This was posted on November 18th. Will they ever update?

While K1 visas are listed as 6 months at CSC, VSC still lists that they are processing from March 7th, 2008!!!!

Congrats and good luck /also me i got my NOA2 no touch nothing 12/29/08

Congrats!!!!!!! Woo hoooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

abbas&iman, congrats to you too!!!! It is very helpful to all for you to fill in your timeline!

First and foremost - Felicitaciones!!!! Congrats PapaJeff and Classicrock!!! Go party, celebrate - this is gonna be a great New Year for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Second, I´m curious as to why people get approved out of order. USCIS says they process cases in first come first serve order, but here we see that that is clearly not the case. Any thoughts?

Again, congrats and quick processing to all!!!!

Dear VJers:

My K1 petition at VSC was approved today . Got an automated email from CRIS. Really excited . My NOA1 date was Sep 12, 2008. Good news for all Aug/Sep filers. You all should see your approvals soon, too I hope.

Could not have gone through process without this community. My sincere and heartfelt thanks to all for your support and encouragement. Excited. Don't even know what the next steps are. The good news is still sinking in as I write this. Have updated my timeline.

Cheers,

Woooooooooo hoooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is great news!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats - go out and celebrate!!! My NOA 1 date is Sept. 4th, so hoping I get the word soon!!! I´m sure many others are too.

My thoughts on the lack of movement at VSC are that this could perhaps have something to do with VJ posters not updating their timelines - perhaps people who joined the site and lost interest. There are many of us here who are faithful users, but there are probably many others who join, fill out their initial timeline and never update. It´s hard to imagine that processing was moving along at VSC and then just stopped, but who knows - anything´s possible with USCIS Curious to know what others think.

Best to all and speedy NOA2s to all 2009´s gonna be a great year!!!!