Timeline Approval % per Month Graph

[Captain Ewok 1,859]

What does everyone think about this? I am thinking of adding this to the timeline system. It basically shows the percent approvals by month according to their file date. In other words you can see where the USCIS is currently processing based on this. The total approved will likely not equal one hundred percent because people may have not entered an approved date or were not approved.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Looks good. IMO I'd much rather see a distribution bar chart but this is good too.

[~♥Fariha~♥~Zain♥~ 0]

Looks good. IMO I'd much rather see a distribution bar chart but this is good too.

I think it looks fine. I am glad we can see the % now.

Fariha

Edited December 16, 2008 by ~♥Fariha~♥~Zain♥~

[Amy&Aldo 2]

Is this for real?? 50% of VSC and CSC August filers have been approved?? WOW!!! I'm so ecstatic about those numbers!!!!! You rock Ewok!!

[dilbert30 0]

I dont understand ...can u please explain...

Does this graph show for instance if 100 ppl had filed their I-129F in June, then 90% of those folks are already approved.

If that is the case, I see a number for Sept CSC approvals to be 20% and no one has gotten approved for those filed in Sept.

[Otto 83]

If that is the case, I see a number for Sept CSC approvals to be 20% and no one has gotten approved for those filed in Sept.

How can 20% approved and 'no one approved' (for Sept) be in the same sentence?

What does everyone think about this? I am thinking of adding this to the timeline system. It basically shows the percent approvals by month according to their file date. In other words you can see where the USCIS is currently processing based on this. The total approved will likely not equal one hundred percent because people may have not entered an approved date or were not approved.

I think it looks good - nice to see from a %-Approved point of view.

[Captain Ewok 1,859]

There are several who filed in Sept that were approved. Also several in late August. I also spotted one in October that is approved...

Sept filers approved:

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profil...l=&id=55613

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profil...l=&id=55474

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profil...l=&id=54726

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profil...l=&id=54435

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profil...l=&id=55465

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profil...l=&id=50307

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profil...l=&id=52040

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profil...l=&id=48967

Also there is a slight smoothing function on the plot so the %'s will be slightly different than the raw data (but very close).

[RBAL_TN 0]

Also there is a slight smoothing function on the plot so the %'s will be slightly different than the raw data (but very close).

That was my first impression as well to the chart. Would it be better as a bar graph instead rather than a line plot? You could add a 3mo rolling average trend line as well - if so inclined Otherwise, I think this would be a good addition.

[Captain Ewok 1,859]

bars might be useful yes. I will try that out and update.

[RBAL_TN 0]

bars might be useful yes. I will try that out and update.

Is the raw data available anywhere per chance? I'm not looking for personal info, but the data from timeline results. I've been manually inputting my own criteria and playing with rolling 3 month averages to narrow down some dates. For example - http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pSr...Hq2E1EiDWYrGUHw

Having the raw data would be easier to update, but wouldn't need any other the personal details. Just the results.

Figured it doesn't hurt to ask.

Edited December 18, 2008 by RBAL_TN

[rebeccajo 14]

Whatever you can do to stop members from compiling their own spreadsheets and data will be useful. Especially if it stops them from relying on the data input by those who read those particular threads. Their data is skewed because it only represents those interested enough to participate. At least data gathered from timelines is somewhat more comprehensive.

Edited December 18, 2008 by rebeccajo

[mox 298]

Whatever you can do to stop members from compiling their own spreadsheets and data will be useful. Especially if it stops them from relying on the data input by those who read those particular threads. Their data is skewed because it only represents those interested enough to participate. At least data gathered from timelines is somewhat more comprehensive.

Definitely agreed.

[RBAL_TN 0]

Whatever you can do to stop members from compiling their own spreadsheets and data will be useful. Especially if it stops them from relying on the data input by those who read those particular threads. Their data is skewed because it only represents those interested enough to participate. At least data gathered from timelines is somewhat more comprehensive.

On what basis would that be detrimental? No one is expecting the data to be perfect simply due to the varying degrees of user input. However, looking at data in various ways can account for some of the discrepancies and smooth out the rough spots. At the very least it would provide some insights and targets rather than blind progression.

[mox 298]

On what basis would that be detrimental? No one is expecting the data to be perfect simply due to the varying degrees of user input. However, looking at data in various ways can account for some of the discrepancies and smooth out the rough spots. At the very least it would provide some insights and targets rather than blind progression.

The idea is that if VJ can provide the same data that people are creating their own datasets for, then not only will the VJ data likely be more accurate (more scrutiny by more eyeballs) but there will be a larger sample set.

[rebeccajo 14]

On what basis would that be detrimental? No one is expecting the data to be perfect simply due to the varying degrees of user input. However, looking at data in various ways can account for some of the discrepancies and smooth out the rough spots. At the very least it would provide some insights and targets rather than blind progression.

The idea is that if VJ can provide the same data that people are creating their own datasets for, then not only will the VJ data likely be more accurate (more scrutiny by more eyeballs) but there will be a larger sample set.

Precisely.