Open/Shut Case

[Corzo1106 6]

Hi everyone,

I'm new here and was just wondering if anyone had any thoughts on this question. What does an open/shut case look like? In looking at how fast some cases are completed through CSC I was just wondering what made those specific cases get approved so fast. Of course everyone's case is different but are there cases that get approved faster? I'm hoping to organize my fiances petition so that it gets approved quickly. I think I've read that you all call that front loading? Our case doesn't seem complicated to me. Feel free to check out our story on my profile or ask questions. Thanks!'

[Pitaya 2,576]

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[Pheebs1201 269]

Firstly, CSC is processing much faster than TSC currently. TSC is extremely backlogged and people are waiting around 7 months between NOA1 and NOA2. This is not because there is something sub-standard about their petition, it's simply because TSC are operating so slowly.

CSC on the other than is operating very quickly (why they don't transfer files from TSC to CSC, none of us know, and maybe they will soon as they have in the past, it's a guessing game). It seems that the average wait between NOA1 and NOA2 (with no RFE's) is currently 1 month.

As you have listed CA as your state, that means your petition should end up at CSC (although there have been a few exceptions on VJ, nothing is guaranteed). The way to a fast approval isn't necessarily about front loading. Front loading is done by those going through a high fraud consulate in preparation for the interview stage, this doesn't really have any bearing on receiving your NOA2.

My only advice is to triple check everything. Every form, every item you include, make sure you have made no mistakes. they are your best friend in this process, and then of course if you feel something is unclear, ask on here. Without those guides I am certain we would have gotten an RFE.

Hope this helps, good luck!

[Corzo1106 6]

Thanks for the response!!

I'm very grateful to be in California. It's really unfortunate that people in other parts of the country have to wait so long. =( Wish it wasn't that way!

The NOA2 is the approval, correct? After the NOA2 the petition gets sent to NVC and then to the consulate. Seems like the Guatemalan Embassy gives appointments out fairly quickly. I really hope it goes quickly for us. I will be patient of course.

I'll definitely check the guides out. Thanks for the great advice!!

[Pheebs1201 269]

Yes the NOA2 is an initial approval however the ultimate decision is given to you/your fiance at the embassy interview. Good luck!