Calling USCIS

[MangoAve 25]

Has anyone called the USCIS NCSC lately? I might have to try and call them back and ask for a tier 2 person. I just tried to call them to see what is going on with my case to see why it was taking so long. The rep couldnt tell me anymore than the USCIS web site or the NOA1 form provided. I have about 9 business days until the case is past the 5 month goal, which is when I can/should get my congressman involved. I told the rep that same thing and I was told I can just wait and then call back. #######? I see January filers already being approved. I even mentioned that the sequential case before mine has been processed April 10 and after has been processed on May 7 with an RFE. Still wouldnt tell me anything more. I asked how to get through the menu to talk to a rep (because the menu doesnt tell you and I must have accidentally hit for employer thinking i was to enter receipt number.

What question do you have to ask to get them to give a full answer on why things are taking so long on my case? Not some BS of wait until its out of normal processing time and then call back.

[AYMAN_RINA 92]

I'm still waiting... soon I will call them matter of fact the end of this week when I'm back in the states what number you called? was it this one 1- 603-334-0700 ?? I need answers too because I'm past 5 months

[Adriene H 89]

What question do you have to ask to get them to give a full answer on why things are taking so long on my case? Not some BS of wait until its out of normal processing time and then call back.

5 months is only an estimate, not a concrete deadline.

Some cases take longer than others to be completed.

Just have to be patient!

[Removed-02242014 19]

I agree with Adrienne ... CHILL OUT ... My friend got approved 6 months / 3 days

[AYMAN_RINA 92]

Ive been CHILLING but I feel people especially when they are in love and want to begin there life with their partner.And believe me I'm very patient because good things come to those who wait

[unlockingsky 94]

I'm still waiting... soon I will call them matter of fact the end of this week when I'm back in the states what number you called? was it this one 1- 603-334-0700 ?? I need answers too because I'm past 5 months

that number is the nvc. i believe your application is still at the uscis eating dust.

[MangoAve 25]

* 5 months is only an estimate, not a concrete deadline.

Some cases take longer than others to be completed.

Just have to be patient!

* I agree with Adrienne ... CHILL OUT ... My friend got approved 6 months / 3 days

Umm... I understand it can take longer than 5 months. But what you both failed to realize is that 5 months is a target date at which you can get a congressman or senator involved as to why it takes too long to process. Usually they process before 5 months so that any RFE you might have makes it be processed around the 5 month mark. You also both failed to realize that they are into January for filing. I am not like the people who post after 1 month... This is 5 months. Are you aware that the guidelines for the USCIS (even tho their system is not perfect and they cant be fully contingent) is to process in a FIFO system? Did you just disregard the fact I was complaining that they provided absolutely NO HELP when I called?

Not one of you who posted gave a definite answer to me either. However, AYMAN_RINA the number that is given on the 797C form and on the website as the national service hotline was 1-800-375-5283

Edited May 14, 2012 by MangoAve

[MangoAve 25]

5 months is only an estimate, not a concrete deadline.

Some cases take longer than others to be completed.

Just have to be patient!

This is definitely a 'de de dee' for you. You are telling me to be patient when you put in 4 expedite requests yourself????

[AYMAN_RINA 92]

that number is the nvc. i believe your application is still at the uscis eating dust.

As well as yours

[unlockingsky 94]

As well as yours

mine? im just pissed. i am this way because of uscis.

[AYMAN_RINA 92]

mine? im just pissed. i am this way because of uscis.

Okay get happy soon we will have the NOA2

[Musashii 21]

There is definitely no FIFO (First In, First Out) with USCIS.

I see people from 17 January 2012 getting approved and according to USCIS website, the last update on my case was 01/06/2012 which means they have not even touched it ever since.

Let's just suppose my case was more complicated than others but still it would show a change in last update date if they had even looked into it. Anyway, just going to wait till 3 June 2012 and then going to call USCIS. If they don't give any satisfactory answer then going to write to Senator or Ombudsman.

Number to call USCIS: 1-800-375-5283 and I guess after that it is 1-1-2-2-2 (This was given by another VJ member who called USCIS to change address but this will get you to a live person instead of a voice recording and then you can ask the question you desire).

Edited May 15, 2012 by Musashii

[AYMAN_RINA 92]

There is definitely no FIFO (First In, First Out) with USCIS.

I see people from 17 January 2012 getting approved and according to USCIS website, the last update on my case was 01/06/2012 which means they have not even touched it ever since.

Let's just suppose my case was more complicated than others but still it would show a change in last update date if they had even looked into it. Anyway, just going to wait till 3 June 2012 and then going to call USCIS. If they don't give any satisfactory answer then going to write to Senator or Ombudsman.

Number to call USCIS: 1-800-375-5283 and I guess after that it is 1-1-2-2-2 (This was given by another VJ member who called USCIS to change address but this will get you to a live person instead of a voice recording and then you can ask the question you desire).

Mine was touched on Dec 27 and That's when they cash the check lol. I'm calling not now but soon

[unlockingsky 94]

Okay get happy soon we will have the NOA2

there is nothing to be happy about when there is a broken and corrupt system.

broken = not processing fifo method.

corrupt = giving business priority over family visa.

[MangoAve 25]

There is definitely no FIFO (First In, First Out) with USCIS.

I see people from 17 January 2012 getting approved and according to USCIS website, the last update on my case was 01/06/2012 which means they have not even touched it ever since.

Let's just suppose my case was more complicated than others but still it would show a change in last update date if they had even looked into it. Anyway, just going to wait till 3 June 2012 and then going to call USCIS. If they don't give any satisfactory answer then going to write to Senator or Ombudsman.

Number to call USCIS: 1-800-375-5283 and I guess after that it is 1-1-2-2-2 (This was given by another VJ member who called USCIS to change address but this will get you to a live person instead of a voice recording and then you can ask the question you desire).

I did see the post about 1-1-2-2-2 after I posted this thread. It also says to ask for a tier 2 person. That is probably what I should do. But I don't know how to be any clearer to them by asking "can you tell me what is holding up my case?" as well as telling them the same stuff as in my first post. I didnt get into the fact that I took a tally of just Philippine filers, and December had an average of 120 days while November had 103 days to NOA2 (remember.. just Philippines). The RFE are what hold cases up for months. Just because a case is slightly more complicated but no RFE only makes it wait a few days.

Their "mission statement" is to work on the oldest first and yes they do go on to say it isnt a perfect system. They still have petitions separated by type to comment on unlockingsky's post. Our fees for filing are what supplies 99% of their revenue. Not taxes.

Mine.. The NOA1 was dated Dec 29 and it said they received on Dec 27. My last touch was Dec 30.