Are you fed up with USCIS yet?

[Sinergy 3]

QUOTE(Bill B @ Sep 19 2007, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Rebecca,

I guess you were not kidding in a follow-on post about being sarcastic. Out of all the things I said it my post, you keyed in on one thing--rising timelines, and did not say one positive thing about any of the rest of it. I appreciate those that have stayed in this forum and helped others along and provided constructive criticism with mutual respect, but not those that think their role in here is to "give a dose of reality to others." Many of us newer members know more about Government and immigration than some veteran VJers may think. By the way, I was mainly referring to the VJ chart at

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...ge=k1historical

labeled I-129F NOA 1 to NOA2 @ VSC for K1 VISAS where it clearly shows a large rise in times beginning around Apr/May each month through now. I would like to thank you for all the posts you have made in VJs as I am sure you have provided some useful information to folks over the years. Also congratulations to all of you who have your loved ones now with you and hopefully you are having a wonderful life together.

Assuming you read that page you linked...you would see that OVERALL things are the same (processing time comparison chart). Obviously over the last few months things are different as they are merging 4 service centers to 2, along with the increase in apps to beat the fees. That means VSC will SHARE the load whereas before CSC had apps from 3 centers going to them. But I assume you knew that already as an educated newbie.

Signed, a reality check

excellent point,

so for an answer on processing times in easy terms:

there used to be 4 service centers doing the petitions

there are now 2

so CSC and the other one now have double the work load

therefore, longer processing times

complaining about it is not going to make them reopen the other 2 centers for petition approvals

[StillThePrettiest 4]

Assuming you read that page you linked...you would see that OVERALL things are the same (processing time comparison chart). Obviously over the last few months things are different as they are merging 4 service centers to 2, along with the increase in apps to beat the fees. That means VSC will SHARE THE LOAD NOW whereas before CSC had apps from 3 centers going to them. But I assume you knew that already as an educated newbie, right?

Signed, a reality check

since pushbrk isn't here to do it, should I say here that they're 'petitions', not 'applications'?

*a learning n00b*

Edited September 19, 2007 by StillThePrettiest

[Kathryn41 3,205]

One point that is being overlooked here is that while you are stagnating in the process of waiting - whether it is a long or short time respectively, it ALL feels long to you personally. It is the sense of helplessness - of being at someone else's beck and call, and having no recourse even to find out an honest status update - that also eats away at you. I went through the K-1 portion of this virtually alone - just my then fiance/now husband and me - as I hadn't discovered VJ yet. We wrote letters, we phoned, we sent emails, we visited congressmen. Did it work? Nope - not until the file moved the Montreal, then we got nice responses. Did it help? Absolutely! It was Something - Anything! - that we could do to help us retain our sanity during this at times ridiculously bureaucratic process, to feel that there might be some forward motion while enduring the wait.

So, yes, write your letters, phone who you need to phone, email where you need to email. It may or may not get attention; it may or may not get action; but it WILL make you feel better and help you survive the process with some of your sanity still intact.

Good luck to you all.

(btw - I LOVE the idea of sending flowers - now that definitely gets noticed)

Edited September 19, 2007 by Kathryn41

[Sinergy 3]

Assuming you read that page you linked...you would see that OVERALL things are the same (processing time comparison chart). Obviously over the last few months things are different as they are merging 4 service centers to 2, along with the increase in apps to beat the fees. That means VSC will SHARE THE LOAD NOW whereas before CSC had apps from 3 centers going to them. But I assume you knew that already as an educated newbie, right?

Signed, a reality check

since pushbrk isn't here to do it, should I say here that they're 'petitions', not 'applications'?

*a learning n00b*

OMG

its a piece of flippin paper, who cares what someone calls it

now this is getting more childish by the min

One point that is being overlooked here is that while you are stagnating in the process of waiting - whether it is a long or short time respectively, it ALL feels long to you personally. It is the sense of helplessness - of being at someone else's beck and call, and having no recourse even to find out an honest status update - that also eats away at you. I went through the K-1 portion of this virtually alone - just my then fiance/now husband and me - as I hadn't discovered VJ yet. We wrote letters, we phoned, we sent emails, we visited congressmen. Did they work? Nope - not until the file moved the Montreal, then we got nice responses. Did the letters, emails, visits help? Absolutely! It was Something - Anything! - that we could do to help us retain our sanity during this at times ridiculously bureaucratic process, to feel that there might be some forward motion while enduring the wait.

So, yes, write your letters, phone who you need to phone, email where you need to email. It may or may not get attention; it may or may not get action; but it WILL make you feel better and help you survive the process with some of your sanity still intact.

Good luck to you all.

I think the biggest prob happened when some members said writing a letter wouldnt help. indeed everyone has a right to say what they think, but bc it wasnt what some members wanted to hear it got ugly.

anywho i agree with you on the upper part

[no name 1]

since pushbrk isn't here to do it, should I say here that they're 'petitions', not 'applications'?

*a learning n00b*

'General Tips on Assembling Applications for Mailing'

The I-129f is a petition but supporting documents make it an application. The dictionary is handy!

Edited September 19, 2007 by devilette

[Kathryn41 3,205]

since pushbrk isn't here to do it, should I say here that they're 'petitions', not 'applications'?

*a learning n00b*

'General Tips on Assembling Applications for Mailing'

ap·pli·ca·tion

–noun

a form to be filled out by an applicant, as for a job or a driver's license.

hehehehe picky, picky, picky! I am sure he appreciates the assistance in keeping us all on the straight and narrow (this is being said with humour and a smile, just in case anyone is concerned . . .)

Edited September 19, 2007 by Kathryn41

[Sinergy 3]

since pushbrk isn't here to do it, should I say here that they're 'petitions', not 'applications'?

*a learning n00b*

'General Tips on Assembling Applications for Mailing'

The I-129f is a petition but supporting documents make it an application. The dictionary is handy!

thats why we advice reading the guides

[LaL 418]

TRUCE guys!

[U.S. Wendy 0]

Since the other threads were locked, though I'd give this one a BUMP.

Those of you still willing to fight-->trudge on!!!!!

I appreciate your support.

[Sinergy 3]

[no name 1]

No kidding.

Here, Ion -

[Mags 112]

Since the other threads were locked, though I'd give this one a BUMP.

Those of you still willing to fight-->trudge on!!!!!

I appreciate your support.

They were locked because they were duplicate topics and cluttering up other forums.

[rebeccajo 14]

Some people may have said not to write.

I think the conservative concensus would be to write about something that really matters. About the overall picture of immigration in America today, and not just the K1 process.

Even though it does feel personal as it is happening, is it hard to step back and realize how small some of the issues Wendy raised are in comparison to many of the other things happening with immigration today? There are FAR larger injustices being committed with family-based immigration categories than whether or not you get something as fast as you think you need it.

I'm sorry if it sounds sarcastic, but that's the bottom line everyone needs to examine. Are you being reasonable and realistic in your expectations? And is there true harm being caused to you - or are you just being inconvenienced?

This is a microwave society we live in. Most people aren't used to waiting for anything anymore.

And it hasn't been pointed out anywhere in this thread, but I will raise the point - once you finally are reunited - the time separated truly does melt away. It may not seem like it now, but it does.

And when it does, will you still be as 'interested' in stirring the troops - or in helping others get what they need? Or will you fade off into the immigration sunset until your own next personal situation crops up? It might be a harsh question, but self-examination is never easy.

[no name 1]

And when it does, will you still be as 'interested' in stirring the troops - or in helping others get what they need? Or will you fade off into the immigration sunset until your own next personal situation crops up? It might be a harsh question, but self-examination is never easy

[U.S. Wendy 0]

I work with disabled Veterans everyday so I know all about 'bigger' issues. I have thirteen years of experience in working with 'disadvantaged' individuals of all sorts. So, yes, I'll be here for the long haul. Thank you for your comments.