I have just recieved this email concerning our I-130 case...I don't understand how they can send our case from Vermont to California...can anyone help me please???
The following is the latest information on your case status
Receipt Number: ***
Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN
Current Status:
On July 18, 2006, we transferred your I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE,
FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN to an office in CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER for processing.
That office has jurisdiction over the case. They will send you a written
decision as soon as processing is complete. You should receive a notice
informing you that your case has been transferred to a local office.
If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status
results listed above, or if you have not received a decision or advice from
USCIS within the projected processing time frame*, please contact the National
Customer Service Center.
National Customer Service Center (800) 375-5283.
*The projected processing time frame can be found on the receipt notice that you
received from the USCIS.
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Sincerely,
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
LJ
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I just got the same email! What the heck is going on?
Could it be because we are both from the UK???
Could it be because we are both from the UK???
Because it seems that they're sending all of the K3 apps to California. There's another thread on here somewhere, and one person who was transferred lives in New Hampshire, I believe.
QUOTE(Cian @ Jul 18 2006, 07:43 AM) 
Because it seems that they're sending all of the K3 apps to California. There's another thread on here somewhere, and one person who was transferred lives in New Hampshire, I believe.
But this isn't the K-3 bit. this is the CR-1 application. So it doesn't make sense for them to send that one from Vermont to California..
QUOTE(Cian @ Jul 18 2006, 08:43 AM)
Because it seems that they're sending all of the K3 apps to California. There's another thread on here somewhere, and one person who was transferred lives in New Hampshire, I believe.
I just read the other thread and it was said that they are transferring cases to California as Vermont has a backlog. However CA processing times are a month behind Vermont, whats up with that!
Roughly 2 out of 3 people reporting have been transferred from Vermont to California. The rest of us are waiting for the news.
transfers
transfers
The USCIS is currently in transition from having the Service Centers process petitions based on geography to a system where each Service Center handles a different type of workflow.
In the cases of I-129F's, I-130's and I-485's.. it appears that the CSC is going to handle these types of workflows...
In the cases of I-129F's, I-130's and I-485's.. it appears that the CSC is going to handle these types of workflows...
QUOTE(zyggy @ Jul 18 2006, 08:07 AM)
The USCIS is currently in transition from having the Service Centers process petitions based on geography to a system where each Service Center handles a different type of workflow.
In the cases of I-129F's, I-130's and I-485's.. it appears that the CSC is going to handle these types of workflows...
Is that going to be a good thing though??? I don't think that it should hinder our cases and that they should go by the date they were submitted...And I got all excited when I read my timeline and saw that my rough estimate for time of ajudication was Sept. 19th for Vermont..I was happy with that..now what will it be?? DECEMBER 19th 2008?????????????
LJ
QUOTE(Laura_and_IanM @ Jul 18 2006, 09:10 AM)
QUOTE(zyggy @ Jul 18 2006, 08:07 AM)
The USCIS is currently in transition from having the Service Centers process petitions based on geography to a system where each Service Center handles a different type of workflow.
In the cases of I-129F's, I-130's and I-485's.. it appears that the CSC is going to handle these types of workflows...
Is that going to be a good thing though??? I don't think that it should hinder our cases and that they should go by the date they were submitted...And I got all excited when I read my timeline and saw that my rough estimate for time of ajudication was Sept. 19th for Vermont..I was happy with that..now what will it be?? DECEMBER 19th 2008?????????????
LJ
Yes I think it will be better off in the long run... it will result in getting rid of disparages in timelines based on where one lives in the US... and your received date does not change based on a transfer....
Remember.. those timelines are to be ignored... Especially for I-130's as you are eligible for an immediate visa number...
Sorry i got the same email and i got panicked and i posted a new topic for which I am sorry.
I have no idea what will happen now.? My case is also transfered to California !
I have no idea what will happen now.? My case is also transfered to California !
There is no reason for panic. California usually processes all I-130 cases for Nebraska and Texas. Now it looks like California will also process (hard to say, if it is temporary or permanent) VSC I-130 cases. So you will get your approvals from Californina service Center.
I just got transferred too 
QUOTE(simple_male @ Jul 18 2006, 10:14 AM)
There is no reason for panic. California usually processes all I-130 cases for Nebraska and Texas. Now it looks like California will also process (hard to say, if it is temporary or permanent) VSC I-130 cases. So you will get your approvals from Californina service Center.
The change is permanent with Vermont being the last service center to transition over to the CSC... I would expect an announcement on the USCIS website in the next month or so changing the address where these petitions are to be filed...
So all of us from Vermont & elsewhere who have been transferred to California - our applications will be processed based on our original NOA1 dates? Because again I see applications being approved already in California that were filed almost a month after mine, and I'm tired of being kicked to the back of the line. I'm very happy for couples receiving NOA2s, but I wish they'd process these in the order they were received. I feel a little like being in traffic and having those people who speed past you in the closing lane, then get over in front of you - making the wait all the longer for everyone following the rules and waiting their turn.
QUOTE(newhampshire @ Jul 19 2006, 07:21 AM)
So all of us from Vermont & elsewhere who have been transferred to California - our applications will be processed based on our original NOA1 dates? Because again I see applications being approved already in California that were filed almost a month after mine, and I'm tired of being kicked to the back of the line. I'm very happy for couples receiving NOA2s, but I wish they'd process these in the order they were received. I feel a little like being in traffic and having those people who speed past you in the closing lane, then get over in front of you - making the wait all the longer for everyone following the rules and waiting their turn.
Yes petitions ARE processed based on original NOA1 dates. What you must factor in is name hits. This is the reason petitions are generally held up. Just because yours and others have not received approval yet does not mean they are not processing in the order they have been received.
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I'm very happy for couples receiving NOA2s, but I wish they'd process these in the order they were received. I feel a little like being in traffic and having those people who speed past you in the closing lane, then get over in front of you - making the wait all the longer for everyone following the rules and waiting their turn.
My golly gosh
So they are getting approved out of turn and not following the rules huI know this journey is frustrating and it is the worst thing to be seperated from your spouse but hang in there aye, your turn will come once all is in order (including any name hits). I hope you hear something soon.
Lorelle
QUOTE(aussiewench @ Jul 18 2006, 08:37 PM)
QUOTE(newhampshire @ Jul 19 2006, 07:21 AM)
So all of us from Vermont & elsewhere who have been transferred to California - our applications will be processed based on our original NOA1 dates? Because again I see applications being approved already in California that were filed almost a month after mine, and I'm tired of being kicked to the back of the line. I'm very happy for couples receiving NOA2s, but I wish they'd process these in the order they were received. I feel a little like being in traffic and having those people who speed past you in the closing lane, then get over in front of you - making the wait all the longer for everyone following the rules and waiting their turn.
Yes petitions ARE processed based on original NOA1 dates. What you must factor in is name hits. This is the reason petitions are generally held up. Just because yours and others have not received approval yet does not mean they are not processing in the order they have been received.
QUOTE
I'm very happy for couples receiving NOA2s, but I wish they'd process these in the order they were received. I feel a little like being in traffic and having those people who speed past you in the closing lane, then get over in front of you - making the wait all the longer for everyone following the rules and waiting their turn.
My golly gosh
So they are getting approved out of turn and not following the rules huI know this journey is frustrating and it is the worst thing to be seperated from your spouse but hang in there aye, your turn will come once all is in order (including any name hits). I hope you hear something soon.
Lorelle
What is a name hit?
QUOTE(newhampshire @ Jul 19 2006, 11:55 AM)
QUOTE(aussiewench @ Jul 18 2006, 08:37 PM)
QUOTE(newhampshire @ Jul 19 2006, 07:21 AM)
So all of us from Vermont & elsewhere who have been transferred to California - our applications will be processed based on our original NOA1 dates? Because again I see applications being approved already in California that were filed almost a month after mine, and I'm tired of being kicked to the back of the line. I'm very happy for couples receiving NOA2s, but I wish they'd process these in the order they were received. I feel a little like being in traffic and having those people who speed past you in the closing lane, then get over in front of you - making the wait all the longer for everyone following the rules and waiting their turn.
Yes petitions ARE processed based on original NOA1 dates. What you must factor in is name hits. This is the reason petitions are generally held up. Just because yours and others have not received approval yet does not mean they are not processing in the order they have been received.
QUOTE
I'm very happy for couples receiving NOA2s, but I wish they'd process these in the order they were received. I feel a little like being in traffic and having those people who speed past you in the closing lane, then get over in front of you - making the wait all the longer for everyone following the rules and waiting their turn.
My golly gosh
So they are getting approved out of turn and not following the rules huI know this journey is frustrating and it is the worst thing to be seperated from your spouse but hang in there aye, your turn will come once all is in order (including any name hits). I hope you hear something soon.
Lorelle
What is a name hit?
They have at their disposal a number of data bases that they may use to run name checks on the beneficiary, petitioner and if they wish, anyone to do with the petition including a lawyer. If there is a name hit they must then undertake further processing to either rule out they are the same person or to conclude that it is the same person. In most cases they are false hits ie someone with same or similar name. In these cases most are cleared up relatively quickly but that is not always the case.
You can find links to info about name hits in my signature.
I hear the CSC is going to be only handling K visas. So all K visas will be going there.
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