and our timeline starts...
Apr 23rd 2003, 1:48 pm
#16
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Re: and our timeline starts...
I went through the same thing after I received my first NOA from CSC Jan 2.
They approved it on March 8. It was forwarded to NVC the same week. Now,
it's on its way to the consulate.
"Tiff" wrote in message
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> Originally posted by ScottHenshaw
> > Tiff,
> >
> > Is that really true about CSC being at 200+ days? If so that is really
> > horrible. I am at NSC and originaly it was supposed to be 70-100 then
> > they changed it to 150-180. Like you, here I wait also. Our dates are
> > not too far off, we are probably experiencing the same insanity
> > levels
> >
> > Scott
> Tis true Scott, although following the time lines they run approvals in
> about 80+ days but it is heartbreaking each time you check your case
> status and you hear 205 - 235 days to process this kind of application.
> This was changed about 2 weeks before we submitted our file
> But you know you can never tell with these centers, all you can do it
> wait and wait and wait.
> --
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They approved it on March 8. It was forwarded to NVC the same week. Now,
it's on its way to the consulate.
"Tiff" wrote in message
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> Originally posted by ScottHenshaw
> > Tiff,
> >
> > Is that really true about CSC being at 200+ days? If so that is really
> > horrible. I am at NSC and originaly it was supposed to be 70-100 then
> > they changed it to 150-180. Like you, here I wait also. Our dates are
> > not too far off, we are probably experiencing the same insanity
> > levels
> >
> > Scott
> Tis true Scott, although following the time lines they run approvals in
> about 80+ days but it is heartbreaking each time you check your case
> status and you hear 205 - 235 days to process this kind of application.
> This was changed about 2 weeks before we submitted our file
> But you know you can never tell with these centers, all you can do it
> wait and wait and wait.
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Apr 23rd 2003, 1:50 pm
#17
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Re: and our timeline starts...
It sounds familiar. I did bug our senator here in California. They found out
that my case was still in the timeline yet. So, they could not do anything.
Just wait until it's longer than normal processing center. I think that they
put the time frame on the status check on purpose, so we don't bug them.
"fun" wrote in message
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> I wouldn't be so optimistic. It took us 6 months to get K-1 approval
> through VSC. And we had to bug the Congressman's office and spend hours
> on the phone. We didn't get an RFE, just didn't hear anything from VSC
> for 6 months. Maybe we are the exceptions, I don't know. I think it's
> best to wait for the approval before making any definate plans. Sorry
> to put a damper on things but it is important to be realistic. We
> learnt it the hard way!
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
that my case was still in the timeline yet. So, they could not do anything.
Just wait until it's longer than normal processing center. I think that they
put the time frame on the status check on purpose, so we don't bug them.
"fun" wrote in message
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> I wouldn't be so optimistic. It took us 6 months to get K-1 approval
> through VSC. And we had to bug the Congressman's office and spend hours
> on the phone. We didn't get an RFE, just didn't hear anything from VSC
> for 6 months. Maybe we are the exceptions, I don't know. I think it's
> best to wait for the approval before making any definate plans. Sorry
> to put a damper on things but it is important to be realistic. We
> learnt it the hard way!
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Apr 23rd 2003, 4:08 pm
#18
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it's starting to lookless and less like the three week thing was a rule and more like a batch of happy exceptions....
unless davehollis's site has gone unupdated by the couples, a lot of us vermont people haven't heard from our 2nd noa in anything from 22 or 28 days to 42, 51, 55, 107, 121 to even 175 days.
i'm gonna start worrying after day 46 (they say they take 30-45 days to process it), but i wonder if the numbers above are true or just couples neglecting their own timelines....
unless davehollis's site has gone unupdated by the couples, a lot of us vermont people haven't heard from our 2nd noa in anything from 22 or 28 days to 42, 51, 55, 107, 121 to even 175 days.
i'm gonna start worrying after day 46 (they say they take 30-45 days to process it), but i wonder if the numbers above are true or just couples neglecting their own timelines....
Apr 23rd 2003, 4:29 pm
#19
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Originally posted by dbark
Tiff, I see you and I share the same NOA 1 date .. betcha get yours first! I see the new dates Matt Udall posted, yours should only be a couple of weeks maximum!
Debbie
Tiff, I see you and I share the same NOA 1 date .. betcha get yours first! I see the new dates Matt Udall posted, yours should only be a couple of weeks maximum!
Debbie
I think we shall both be looking for something next week or so. This is harder than waiting for all those weeks past that is for sure. I fly out to see my honey a week from Friday so I am hoping a big celebration will be in order
Was kind of hoping today would be our day as it is my sweeties birthday but that might be just a bit to optimistic
Apr 23rd 2003, 6:56 pm
#20
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bequibar,
Have you by any chance called them? My case has already gone to the consulate in Paris.
It couldn't hurt to give em a call.
Have you by any chance called them? My case has already gone to the consulate in Paris.
It couldn't hurt to give em a call.
Apr 23rd 2003, 11:35 pm
#21
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Re: and our timeline starts...
Welcome aboard Lee...
i am at the last stage of the k1 visa (ie fiance' has appointment with
the embassy for his visa on May 7). We went through the Vermont Service
Center as well. I found them to be relatively expedient in processing
my petition for a visa. I don't know how they've been in the past few
months, but I wish you and yours all the best. I look forward to
following your journey/
elizabeth
i am at the last stage of the k1 visa (ie fiance' has appointment with
the embassy for his visa on May 7). We went through the Vermont Service
Center as well. I found them to be relatively expedient in processing
my petition for a visa. I don't know how they've been in the past few
months, but I wish you and yours all the best. I look forward to
following your journey/
elizabeth
Apr 24th 2003, 1:48 am
#22
foxy little minx
Joined: Jan 2003
Location: Mexicana in Chicago
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linda - sean calls every day (he's the usc) and no word yet... he's calling the automated answering thingy, should he be calling someone in the flesh?
Apr 24th 2003, 1:56 am
#23
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Posts: 471
Re: and our timeline starts...
Well we are thinking July or August now (wishful that is)
Filed I129F 03/05/2003
Approval in Vermont 03/11/2003
2nd NOA and sent to NVC 04/11/2003
approved at NVC and on it's way to London 04/18/2003
awaiting the packet to fiance and interview woo hooo!!
Thank you Vermont/NVC/and pre thanks to London Embassy!
Filed I129F 03/05/2003
Approval in Vermont 03/11/2003
2nd NOA and sent to NVC 04/11/2003
approved at NVC and on it's way to London 04/18/2003
awaiting the packet to fiance and interview woo hooo!!
Thank you Vermont/NVC/and pre thanks to London Embassy!
Apr 24th 2003, 7:30 am
#24
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Thank you all again
My fiancee should get the stuff in the mail Friday.. she has already filled in her I-129F and Bio Form, so will submit the application Monday by post... and the timeline can begin
I have found out the packet 3 requirements on another thread and sent my fiance the Affadavit of Support form and she is starting on that already too, and I will have all the packet 3 stuff ready to return the day I get packet 3.
Wish me luck... I cant wait to start the rest of our lives together soon
My fiancee should get the stuff in the mail Friday.. she has already filled in her I-129F and Bio Form, so will submit the application Monday by post... and the timeline can begin
I have found out the packet 3 requirements on another thread and sent my fiance the Affadavit of Support form and she is starting on that already too, and I will have all the packet 3 stuff ready to return the day I get packet 3.
Wish me luck... I cant wait to start the rest of our lives together soon
Apr 24th 2003, 6:51 pm
#25
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Location: Mexicana in Chicago
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from davehollis' site (maybe it helps):
http://www.davehollis.com/k1/stats.php
Service Center Petition Counts
Service Center # of Petitions
Nebraska Service Center 348
Texas Service Center 242
California Service Center 162
Vermont Service Center 149
Average Processing Time By Service Center
Service Center Days Processing
California Service Center 100
Nebraska Service Center 119
Texas Service Center 132
Vermont Service Center 59
NOTE: It is important to understand the information presented in this table.
This information is computed from data in the database which currently does not have many petitions that have reached completion. Additionally, most petitions are from Texas, which isn't a quick center. This information will be valuable and accurate as more and more information is collected.
http://www.davehollis.com/k1/stats.php
Service Center Petition Counts
Service Center # of Petitions
Nebraska Service Center 348
Texas Service Center 242
California Service Center 162
Vermont Service Center 149
Average Processing Time By Service Center
Service Center Days Processing
California Service Center 100
Nebraska Service Center 119
Texas Service Center 132
Vermont Service Center 59
NOTE: It is important to understand the information presented in this table.
This information is computed from data in the database which currently does not have many petitions that have reached completion. Additionally, most petitions are from Texas, which isn't a quick center. This information will be valuable and accurate as more and more information is collected.
Apr 24th 2003, 6:55 pm
#26
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Joined: Sep 2002
Location: Missouri
Posts: 2,276
Originally posted by bequibar
from davehollis' site (maybe it helps):
http://www.davehollis.com/k1/stats.php
Service Center Petition Counts
Service Center # of Petitions
Nebraska Service Center 348
Texas Service Center 242
California Service Center 162
Vermont Service Center 149
Average Processing Time By Service Center
Service Center Days Processing
California Service Center 100
Nebraska Service Center 119
Texas Service Center 132
Vermont Service Center 59
NOTE: It is important to understand the information presented in this table.
This information is computed from data in the database which currently does not have many petitions that have reached completion. Additionally, most petitions are from Texas, which isn't a quick center. This information will be valuable and accurate as more and more information is collected.
from davehollis' site (maybe it helps):
http://www.davehollis.com/k1/stats.php
Service Center Petition Counts
Service Center # of Petitions
Nebraska Service Center 348
Texas Service Center 242
California Service Center 162
Vermont Service Center 149
Average Processing Time By Service Center
Service Center Days Processing
California Service Center 100
Nebraska Service Center 119
Texas Service Center 132
Vermont Service Center 59
NOTE: It is important to understand the information presented in this table.
This information is computed from data in the database which currently does not have many petitions that have reached completion. Additionally, most petitions are from Texas, which isn't a quick center. This information will be valuable and accurate as more and more information is collected.
Debbie
Apr 26th 2003, 2:03 pm
#27
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Re: and our timeline starts...
when does one considar "longer than normal processing time" has passed? just
curious as we're still waiting for our i-129f petition from NSC. like many
were first told 70-100 days. that came and went. then timeline went to
150-180 days. that's definitely come and gone as we're on day 226!!!!
i started badgering NSC, my senator and congressional offices on day 190 and
still continue to do so. keep getting same ridicules answers:
" your petition is processing normally, just gotta be patient"
" you should watch more movies on immigration so you can understand better how
things proceed here"(film and movie industry in Nebraska is really hopping!)
"only a psychic would know when your petition will be approved"(ain't it
incredible what our $110 pays for?)
"quite wasting your money by calling us with your inquiries"(was calling on my
cell phone which has free long distance and very quick redial-hee hee).
and so on it goes........
can someone out there in k-1 never neverland help us?
Ms. Missing My Parisian Man in Ann Arbor, MI
1st noa nsc 9/13/02
2nd...............sob...sob..sob.......
>It sounds familiar. I did bug our senator here in California. They found out
>that my case was still in the timeline yet. So, they could not do anything.
>Just wait until it's longer than normal processing center. I think that they
>put the time frame on the status check on purpose, so we don't bug them.
>"fun" wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> I wouldn't be so optimistic. It took us 6 months to get K-1 approval
>> through VSC. And we had to bug the Congressman's office and spend hours
>> on the phone. We didn't get an RFE, just didn't hear anything from VSC
>> for 6 months. Maybe we are the exceptions, I don't know. I think it's
>> best to wait for the approval before making any definate plans. Sorry
>> to put a damper on things but it is important to be realistic. We
>> learnt it the hard way!
>> --
>> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
curious as we're still waiting for our i-129f petition from NSC. like many
were first told 70-100 days. that came and went. then timeline went to
150-180 days. that's definitely come and gone as we're on day 226!!!!
i started badgering NSC, my senator and congressional offices on day 190 and
still continue to do so. keep getting same ridicules answers:
" your petition is processing normally, just gotta be patient"
" you should watch more movies on immigration so you can understand better how
things proceed here"(film and movie industry in Nebraska is really hopping!)
"only a psychic would know when your petition will be approved"(ain't it
incredible what our $110 pays for?)
"quite wasting your money by calling us with your inquiries"(was calling on my
cell phone which has free long distance and very quick redial-hee hee).
and so on it goes........
can someone out there in k-1 never neverland help us?
Ms. Missing My Parisian Man in Ann Arbor, MI
1st noa nsc 9/13/02
2nd...............sob...sob..sob.......
>It sounds familiar. I did bug our senator here in California. They found out
>that my case was still in the timeline yet. So, they could not do anything.
>Just wait until it's longer than normal processing center. I think that they
>put the time frame on the status check on purpose, so we don't bug them.
>"fun" wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> I wouldn't be so optimistic. It took us 6 months to get K-1 approval
>> through VSC. And we had to bug the Congressman's office and spend hours
>> on the phone. We didn't get an RFE, just didn't hear anything from VSC
>> for 6 months. Maybe we are the exceptions, I don't know. I think it's
>> best to wait for the approval before making any definate plans. Sorry
>> to put a damper on things but it is important to be realistic. We
>> learnt it the hard way!
>> --
>> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Apr 26th 2003, 2:07 pm
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Re: and our timeline starts...
would you guys be so kind as to share your paris consulate experience with me?
hopefully one of these days soon my fiance will have his interview there.
we're still waiting for approval from NSC. on day 226. thanks so much.
quibar,
>Have you by any chance called them? My case has already gone to the
>consulate in Paris.
>It couldn't hurt to give em a call.
>--
>Linda
>Posted via http://britishexpats.com
hopefully one of these days soon my fiance will have his interview there.
we're still waiting for approval from NSC. on day 226. thanks so much.
quibar,
>Have you by any chance called them? My case has already gone to the
>consulate in Paris.
>It couldn't hurt to give em a call.
>--
>Linda
>Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Apr 26th 2003, 3:44 pm
#29
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We are now waiting for Eric to receive packet 3. I think Leo Le Brun is also close to getting an interview date. Other than that, I don't know of anyone else that has gone through Paris already.
Apr 26th 2003, 8:45 pm
#30
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Location: leigh manchester
Posts: 58
dbark..
i'm gonna pay attention and follow your timeline.......i'll be sending off my I-130 through TSC......but you've sent you I-129f to TSC....ii wonder if I-129f' petitions get processed quicker than I-130 petitions.....it looks like about 16 weeks for approval of I-130 petition at TSC...
i'm gonna pay attention and follow your timeline.......i'll be sending off my I-130 through TSC......but you've sent you I-129f to TSC....ii wonder if I-129f' petitions get processed quicker than I-130 petitions.....it looks like about 16 weeks for approval of I-130 petition at TSC...
