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If that's how they process it, then that is the worst way I've ever heard to go about it. I guess I look at this process with the mind of a file clerk that's worked in doctor's offices (ones that don't yet use electronic medical records). Some people's files can be so thick they are falling apart from the weight and require new folders. I can't imagine them going through every sheet someone sends and scanning them... and then to never even be bothered to look through the application but only to rely on a computer system (and a badly sounding programmed one at that)?

Again, this is only what I can infer and guess but based on the information floating around it does sound like a possibility that at least SOME types of petitions get processed that way. I-129fs or I-130s...don't know. Of course it makes more sense your way but government operations don't always make sense. Someone gets an idea "paper-free government! ability to telework! share workload across service centers! don't need to lease storage space for old petitions! make it all digital NOW!", and it all just kind of runs from there, whether it actually works or not. And there is a big push right now across the government to reduce paperwork (literal, hardcopy paper), and has spent a lot of money on various databases and workflow management/information management programs to accomplish that. These things have been more successful in some situations than in others.

And so when there is an Inspector General's (the internal "watchdog" of every agency) report directly blaming these new systems for the backlogs, and then news articles detailing what exactly is so much slower about them, combined with seeing a tenfold difference between one service center and another---to me, that sounds like 1+1+1=3. I could be so wrong that it's laughable. But we don't really know because USCIS doesn't openly provide detailed information, and no one who matters is asking the right questions, if any questions at all.

Marriage/ AOS Timeline:

23 Dec 2015: Legal marriage

23 Jan 2016: Wedding!

23 Jan 2016: "Blizzard of the Century", wedding canceled/rescheduled (thank goodness we were legally married first or we'd have had a big problem!) :sleepy:

24 Jan 2016: Small "civil ceremony" with friends and family who were snowed in with us. December was a bit of a secret and people had traveled internationally and knew we *had* to get married that weekend, and our December legal marriage was nothing but signing a piece of paper at our priest's kitchen table, without any sort of vows etc so this was actually a very special (if not legally significant) day. (L)

16 Apr 2016: Filed for AOS and EAD/AP (We delayed a bit-- no big rush, enjoying the USCIS break)

23 Apr 2016: Wedding! Finally! :luv:

27 Apr 2016: Electronic NOA1 for all 3 :dancing:
29 Apr 2016: NOA1 Hardcopy for all 3
29 Jul 2016: Online service request for late EAD (Day 104)
29 Jul 2016: EAD/AP Approved ~3 hours after online service request
04 Aug 2016: RFE for Green Card (requested medicals/ vaccination record. They already have it). :ranting:
05 Aug 2016: EAD/AP Combo Card arrived! (Day 111)
08 Aug 2016: Congressional constituent request to get guidance on the RFE. Hoping they see they have the form and approve!

K-1 Visa Timeline:

PLEASE NOTE. This timeline was during the period of time when TSC was working on I-129fs and had a huge backlog. The average processing time was 210+ days. This is in no way predictive of your own timeline if you filed during or after April 2015, unless CSC develops a backlog. A backlog is anything above the 5-month goal time listed on USCIS's site

14 Feb 2015: Mailed I-129f to Dallas Lockbox. (L) (Most expensive Valentine's card I've ever sent!)

17 Feb 2015: NOA1 "Received Date"
19 Feb 2015: NOA1 Notice Date
08 Aug 2015: NOA2 email! :luv: (173 days from NOA1)

17 Aug 2015: Sent to NVC

?? Aug 2015: Arrived at NVC

25 Aug 2015: NVC Case # Assigned

31 Aug 2015: Left NVC for Consulate in San Jose

09 Sep 2015: Consulate received :dancing: (32 days from NOA2)

11 Sep 2015: Packet 3 emailed from embassy to me, the petitioner (34 days from NOA2).

18 Sep 2015: Medicals complete

21 Sep 2015: Packet 3 complete, my boss puts a temporary moratorium on all time off due to work emergency :clock:

02 Oct 2015: Work emergency clears up, interview scheduled (soonest available was 5 business days away--Columbus Day was in there)

13 Oct 2015: Interview

13 Oct 2015: VISA APPROVED :thumbs: (236 days from NOA1)

19 Oct 2015: Visa-in-hand

24 Oct 2015: POE !

15 Dec 2015: Fiance's mother's B-2 visa interview: APPROVED! So happy she will be at the wedding! :thumbs:

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Mexico
Timeline

ELIS is a separate system they have implemented. It is not used for most forms, such as the I-129F and I-130 petitions that are sent to service centers for adjudication. The service centers still have humans going through the files. Your case is placed in a folder and has a barcode on it for identification.

(3) Affix Bar Code .

Affix the CLAIMS bar code receipt number on the application and forward the case for data entry and file creation.

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(d) Data Entry and File Management .

After receipting new cases are sent for data entry, central index checks, lookout checks, and file creation or requests. The following general steps should occur:


(1) The application and supporting documents are housed in a file jacket. Offices using the CLAIMS receipting system label the file jacket with a bar code label bearing the CLAIMS receipt number. Required data entry is completed. Data elements required for each type of application are prompted by the CLAIMS receipting screen for the specific application/petition type. [see CLAIMS Users Manual for details.] Relating files, such as family members or group members, should be bundled together.

(2) CLAIMS will automatically search for and request any existing file on the applicant or beneficiary, but not on a petitioner or other related party. Such requests must be manually initiated by the adjudicating officer, if he or she deems it appropriate. Attach relating files to the receipt file prior to forwarding the case for adjudication. Forward cases not requiring a new or requested "A" file prior to adjudication immediately after data entry.
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The following steps generally apply to all cases processed by the adjudications unit within a service center or local office (including all naturalization and nationality applications). Depending upon local procedures, these steps may be handled by a single adjudicator, or they may be broken down according to task with various tasks being handled by different employees.

(a) Case Review .
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(b) IBIS Checks .
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© Other Records .
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(d) Adjudication .

The adjudicator must carefully examine the application form and all supporting documents. The examination should address (but not be limited to) the following questions:

· Is the form complete and signed?

· Is the applicant or petitioner represented by counsel with Form G-28 on file?

· Are there any responses which require further explanation or indicate there may be a need for additional documentation?

· Are all necessary supporting documents present and translated into English, if necessary?

· Is the beneficiary statutorily eligible for the benefit sought?

· Are all supporting documents authentic and unaltered?

· Is there any reason to suspect fraud?

· Are there any legal precedent decisions or court orders relevant to the case?

· Are there any ancillary applications which should be filed by the applicant (e.g. a waiver application, adjustment application, advance parole request, or employment authorization request)?
(e) The Burden of Proof .
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(f ) Inspection of Evidence .
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(g) Decision: Approval .
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(h) Decision: Denial .

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And so on....

http://www.uscis.gov/iframe/ilink/docView/AFM/HTML/AFM/0-0-0-1.html

The ELIS system was implemented for only a few processes, such as to pay the immigrant fee. That article was about the ELIS system. It was not about the adjudication of petitions at service centers.
About USCIS ELISUSCIS ELIS is a secure Web-based system that allows you to: Pay the USCIS Immigrant Fee,

File a Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, or

File a Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur.Legal representatives may create an account and file Form I-539 or Form I-526 online (but they may not pay the USCIS Immigrant Fee for their clients).
Edited by KayDeeCee

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

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