Understanding the timelines

[TimsDaisy 0]

Hey all, I'm new here, but I have to say how much I appreciate this site. The information is helpful (especially the sample documents) and of course it's always comforting to see other couples slogging it out along side of us.

I have a question about various predicted processing times - the timelines and historical data, etc that's presented here and so on. I suppose my question, more precisely, is what the dates on the USCIS Service Center Processing Dates calendar represent. I see that they report that as of Jan 17, 2007, they are "processing cases with receipt notice date of July 17, 2006." What do they mean "processing?" And for that matter "receipt notice date?" Does that mean that NOA2s are going out now for apps received last July? I mailed our I-129F on Jan 12, received delivery confirmation on Jan 16, and am still waiting for the NOA1. Since the USCIS site seems to be on a steady 6-month calendar, where does that mean I'll be in 6 months? Getting the NOA2? Or is that about the time things will be getting sent over to the State Department?

Just trying to manage my expectations here. Thanks!

[bostonparis 0]

Hey all, I'm new here, but I have to say how much I appreciate this site. The information is helpful (especially the sample documents) and of course it's always comforting to see other couples slogging it out along side of us.

I have a question about various predicted processing times - the timelines and historical data, etc that's presented here and so on. I suppose my question, more precisely, is what the dates on the USCIS Service Center Processing Dates calendar represent. I see that they report that as of Jan 17, 2007, they are "processing cases with receipt notice date of July 17, 2006." What do they mean "processing?" And for that matter "receipt notice date?" Does that mean that NOA2s are going out now for apps received last July? I mailed our I-129F on Jan 12, received delivery confirmation on Jan 16, and am still waiting for the NOA1. Since the USCIS site seems to be on a steady 6-month calendar, where does that mean I'll be in 6 months? Getting the NOA2? Or is that about the time things will be getting sent over to the State Department?

Just trying to manage my expectations here. Thanks!

It seems that most Service Centers right now are processing late-October filings. So, you should expect a wait... but not a 6-month wait, I don't think.

[~Chad~ 0]

Welcome Timsdaisy,

I'm new here myself but I'm an october filer, I'm patiently waiting the NOA2. You will probably be getting yours around 80-90 days from the NOA1 date. Then it's like a 26-35 day wait for the NOA3 (embassy getting the case). Common patience is a true virtue.

Edited January 19, 2007 by stach32

[TimsDaisy 0]

But what do the processing times shown here mean?: https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/Proc...nter=California

[Kath 0]

hi

just looked at that processing site you posted ...be looks of it ..they are processing july applications so if they received your application in january they are 6 months away from the januarys applications...

after sayin all that ...i wouldnt go by what the site sez either ..many a time its been unworthy...just keep ya fingers crossed ya get someone that is handling your petition is doing their job quickly for you...

take care and good luck on your journey

kath

Edited January 20, 2007 by kath&rob

[terry_fox 0]

But what do the processing times shown here mean?: https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/Proc...nter=California

Just dont worry about that. That's the oldest cases they are processing or waiting for the RFEs, who knows. the average waithing time for a normal case should not be 6 months. It should be about 3 months at your service centre. relax .

[~Chad~ 0]

Timsdaisy,

That confused me as well. I just assumed that the chart is in reference to cases being processed at the embassy. Like medical exams, interview, etc. Maybe I'm wrong. If you haven't already, set up an account at the uscis.gov site and turn on the e-mail notifications when you get your NOA1 date.

Edited January 20, 2007 by stach32

[BettyAndMe 0]

But what do the processing times shown here mean?: https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/Proc...nter=California

They are simply CYA dates. They mean "Unless you filed more than 6 months ago, don't call us to enquire about your case. We will only tell you that it is within normal processing times." If you get hung up for more than 6 months, then MAYBE you can get someone on the phone to tell you something helpful.

CSC (the slowest center) is currently processing applications filed in late October/early November.

[TimsDaisy 0]

Thanks BettyandMe - don't know where you get your dates from, but I'll take 'em! I'll feel better once I have the NOA1 - just so I have more of a feel of what things look like, etc. I am predicting middle of next week for that based on the estimates around this site.

[payxibka 10,048]

Thanks BettyandMe - don't know where you get your dates from, but I'll take 'em! I'll feel better once I have the NOA1 - just so I have more of a feel of what things look like, etc. I am predicting middle of next week for that based on the estimates around this site.

The poster gets the dates from other members real experiences. So far this week the other members have reported 27 approvals all of them with late October/Early November NOA1's.

Edited January 20, 2007 by fwaguy