USCIS Timeline

[Michael & Michele 23]

I'm ready to cry!!! I received notice via TEXT on 1/3.  Hard copy NOA1 was dated 1/11/17.  That's 96 days.  According to VJ timeline CSC is processing with NOA1 dates of 1/13.  I just called USCIS and they referred me to their timeline https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processingTimesDisplay.do  The woman I spoke with advised me that the October processing date reflected time between NOA1 & NOA 2...at this rate I'm looking at a year process.....Anyone else have any other info? Wait with no inofrmation is agonizing...

[pajobra 1,395]

1 minute ago, Michael & Michele said:

I'm ready to cry!!! I received notice via TEXT on 1/3.  Hard copy NOA1 was dated 1/11/17.  That's 96 days.  According to VJ timeline CSC is processing with NOA1 dates of 1/13.  I just called USCIS and they referred me to their timeline https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processingTimesDisplay.do  The woman I spoke with advised me that the October processing date reflected time between NOA1 & NOA 2...at this rate I'm looking at a year process.....Anyone else have any other info? Wait with no inofrmation is agonizing...

They tell you that because they are still processing some October applications but they are also processing into January now as well. There was a backlog of filers in December due to the rate change in the visas. Some people in November and December are still waiting for their NOA2's but many January people have had theirs as well.  Just be patient. There are people here that are over 111 days and still waiting. I know its hard and it gets harder. I may only be at Day 32 and waiting but I know I have a long long way to go.  Keep your chin up and it will come in due time. 

[Ben&Zian 4,397]

The timelines are averages, they are not specific or guaranteed.

 

Following the time lines will only drive you crazy.

 

 

Not to be negative also, but some people who go beyond the time lines, actually then receive RFE's.. you never know what can happen.

 

 

[Michael & Michele 23]

That makes more sense...thank you

[Michael & Michele 23]

That's another fear! RFE...

 

[swiss polar bear 20]

Have a look into the January filer thread. You will find there daily stats that give you specific information about the daily progress regarding January files.

[Diane and Chris 651]

I bet you will hear something before the end of the month. Hang in there!  🇺🇸😀

[David & Diana R 1,005]

10 hours ago, Michael & Michele said:

That makes more sense...thank you

Take a deep breath. 

[PMoo 1]

If it makes you feel any better I actually have the same dates as you and am also still waiting for my NOA2 and my petition was approved to be expedited over 45 days ago. Unfortunately the only benefit to that is they are now outside their response window for me so i now have to leg room to bug them for a response. But yes I'm feeling your pain. Just gotta be patient. 

Edited April 18, 2017 by PMoo

[USC1961 251]

15 hours ago, Ben&Zian said:

The timelines are averages, they are not specific or guaranteed.

 

Following the time lines will only drive you crazy.

 

 

Not to be negative also, but some people who go beyond the time lines, actually then receive RFE's.. you never know what can happen.

 

 

If you are saying it's possible to get an RFE at any point in the process, agreed.  If you are saying you have a higher chance to get an RFE because you are waiting longer than the average person, not necessarily.  Anyone can get an RFE at any given time.

 

15 hours ago, Michael & Michele said:

I'm ready to cry!!! I received notice via TEXT on 1/3.  Hard copy NOA1 was dated 1/11/17.  That's 96 days.  According to VJ timeline CSC is processing with NOA1 dates of 1/13.  I just called USCIS and they referred me to their timeline https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processingTimesDisplay.do  The woman I spoke with advised me that the October processing date reflected time between NOA1 & NOA 2...at this rate I'm looking at a year process.....Anyone else have any other info? Wait with no inofrmation is agonizing...

Your file probably got stuck on the bottom of some pile.  What can I say, it happens.  The good news is your packet isn't lost, so you didn't lose all that time and worry.  And the fact that it took so long to get your NOA1 doesn't mean the rest of the process will.  Sorry you had to wait so long, but it's probably downhill from here as far as wait times go.  Good luck!     

[Dianalorena 1,153]

Obsessing over estimated dates, strict timelines and such will only drive you insane.

you're in normal processing time still, and it's taking longer for all of us nowadays. 

Hang in there, less than 6 months is nothing compared to a lifetime with your partner. 

Many of us are waiting a full year or more, so you can do it  

 

[Redheadguy03 505]

You're still well within the timeline. I just got approved today and I applied in December. Their are others still waiting who applied before me. Just be patient! 

[Michael & Michele 23]

12 hours ago, PMoo said:

If it makes you feel any better I actually have the same dates as you and am also still waiting for my NOA2 and my petition was approved to be expedited over 45 days ago. Unfortunately the only benefit to that is they are now outside their response window for me so i now have to leg room to bug them for a response. But yes I'm feeling your pain. Just gotta be patient. 

 Sorry to hear that.  More and more that I read,  this is at least a year process start to finish.  Fingers crossed you hear soon.