VJ timelines for approval

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I noticed this week my estimated time for approval of the K-1 application at USCIS on my VJ timeline was shortened. Could this be due to the recent approvals from the March filers and the updating of their timelines?

I know posting timeline information is controversial and the estimated date here is just a very broad guideline, but for someone like me at the very start of the process (waiting for that check to be cashed), I see a real benefit to keeping the timelines updated.

Thanks to everyone who uses the timeline feature and for sharing your experience on this journey with us. You guys are unbelievably generous and helpful. For those of you still unsure of the timeline function...

Congratulations to all the recent March filers who finally received the NOA2 and God speed to those still waiting.

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I noticed this week my estimated time for approval of the K-1 application at USCIS on my VJ timeline was shortened. Could this be due to the recent approvals from the March filers and the updating of their timelines?

I know posting timeline information is controversial and the estimated date here is just a very broad guideline, but for someone like me at the very start of the process (waiting for that check to be cashed), I see a real benefit to keeping the timelines updated.

Thanks to everyone who uses the timeline feature and for sharing your experience on this journey with us. You guys are unbelievably generous and helpful. For those of you still unsure of the timeline function...

Congratulations to all the recent March filers who finally received the NOA2 and God speed to those still waiting.

I think you understand the process and the uncertainties well.

That said, I think average time lines will shorten in the weeks and months ahead. Right now the average time for CSC approval includes mostly March, April and May filers. I suspect that by the end of September that CSC will be done with many of the remaining March, April and May filers, and be well into the June filers. (Yes, I realize that this is speculation. But as a professor, I use statistics alot. Thus this is informed speculation.) CSC is currently processing more applications (about 100/month of those of us on VJ) vs. the ones they are getting (75 a month). Thus the backlog will gradually shrink. The current 120 average will gradually drop, perhaps to their log-run average of 60 days, maybe as long as 90 due to the addition of NSC and TSC.

I am a July 31 NOA1. I expect to be processed in late October or early November. My best guess for you is the second half of November.

I'll update filing stats weekly so that we can have a better idea of how things are going. In my opinion, SCS should make this data available on ALL applications. But until they do, I think our detailed statistics are a reasonable second best.

"Prof" Tom

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I know I find the timelines helpful especially since they show the diversity of time that it can take for things to get done...

[YuAndDan 153]

It helped me get a grip on about when to expect my fiance's interview at the consulate. If only more would do and keep their timelines updated, I would have a more solid estimate.