Why aren't things moving at CSC?

[apgk 0]

I called USCIS number (1-800-DONT-ASK) for the heck of it.

The gentleman told me that business cases have higher priority (I dont know what it means but I am guessing that may be H-1B visa processing is hogging up all the time). After my asking (for the heck of it) - what can i do to expedite my case? He told me "Well, nothing. The goverment will only consider faster processing if it is a bonafide emergency. Being young and being in love, does not quite qualify as an emergency situation"

anyone else had clues as to whats going on at CSC? I read the stats prepared by fwaguy, not many approvals for Jan filers yet - so it seems its all going to snowball and late approvals for all. gosh i am tired already.

[DakotaK1 1]

I think we all think the same way. It is moving at CSC but very very slow,what we need is patience I guess. Nothing much we can do really and yes it sucks.

[LovinLiberia 0]

Yes, I agree that it seems to have slowed down more than it's usual pace. Hopefully, they will crank out those Jan approvals soon.

[jlcross 0]

no offense, but I'm hoping the finish November before they start cranking on January

[Homer&Marge 0]

no offense, but I'm hoping the finish November before they start cranking on January

It may be about time to contact your congressman.

[jlcross 0]

no offense, but I'm hoping the finish November before they start cranking on January

It may be about time to contact your congressman.

Been there, done that. Both senators and my congressman. All three have contacted USCIS but they can't really do much more before the "normal processing time" of 6 months goes by. There is a glaringly apparent lack of accountability with USCIS.

[LovinLiberia 0]

wasn't offended...didn't realize there was still a November filer hanging around. I hope they get to you soon.

[Otto 83]

I called USCIS number (1-800-DONT-ASK) for the heck of it.

The gentleman told me that business cases have higher priority (I dont know what it means but I am guessing that may be H-1B visa processing is hogging up all the time). After my asking (for the heck of it) - what can i do to expedite my case? He told me "Well, nothing. The goverment will only consider faster processing if it is a bonafide emergency. Being young and being in love, does not quite qualify as an emergency situation"

anyone else had clues as to whats going on at CSC? I read the stats prepared by fwaguy, not many approvals for Jan filers yet - so it seems its all going to snowball and late approvals for all. gosh i am tired already.

APGK,

If you filed in late-March - and it's only now almost the end of April - am I missing something where 30+ days was the benchmark for CSC? There's a suggested adjudication date in your timeline...it's usually (obviously not always) pretty close...(I know no one wants to hear that, but...) Patience is the game...

Edited April 26, 2007 by Karin und Otto

[apgk 0]

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APGK,

If you filed in late-March - and it's only now almost the end of April - am I missing something where 30+ days was the benchmark for CSC? There's a suggested adjudication date in your timeline...it's usually (obviously not always) pretty close...(I know no one wants to hear that, but...) Patience is the game...

No there was no 30 days benchmark anywhere in CSC.

I was looking the stats posted by another member here and it seems like only 1/3 of the Jan filers have been able to get their approvals so far, which seems low when you compare it with the statistics from previous months. And so was pondering if this apparent slowdown now will have domino effect or would USCIS speed up and catch up. I also read in some document (about fee hikes) which someone had posted here - that document seem to indicate that USCIS "claims" that on average, they process I-129F within 90days currently and that seem to be case also from the statistics. So just wondering if that 90day limit would increase or is looking like that it would increase.

[CarlaM 0]

I got touched twice this week: monday & tuesday, and then nothing. Any ideas??

[jlcross 0]

wasn't offended...didn't realize there was still a November filer hanging around. I hope they get to you soon.

yeah, unfortunately there are a couple of us still stranded between NOA-1 and NOA-2.

It's a lesson in futility and patience, and I truly hope none of the people on who who have filed more recently have to learn that lesson.

[AustinJohn 2]

I was also wondering what is going on. The CSC update says that as of April 18, they are processing I-129F dated October 2006. At this rate, it'll be months before my February 07 is processed. I thought the average NOA1 to NOA2 time was about 3 months. Anyone know what is happening?

[mybackpages 0]

I got touched twice this week: monday & tuesday, and then nothing. Any ideas??

My K-1 application at CSC was touched on a Monday and Tuesday with no change in teh status about 90 ddays after mailing it. Everyone who has a NOA1 the same week as me started posting their were approved. Me? Nothing! I ended up calling CSC the next week and was told I had been approved but no email was sent out. My petition was already at NVC by the time CSC told me on the phone I was approved.

I do not want to get your hopes up, but it does happen. Good luck!

[TimsDaisy 0]

I was also wondering what is going on. The CSC update says that as of April 18, they are processing I-129F dated October 2006. At this rate, it'll be months before my February 07 is processed. I thought the average NOA1 to NOA2 time was about 3 months. Anyone know what is happening?

Stick with the data here. It *could* take as long as their official times list - but that's just a butt-covering figure to cut down on curious phone calls from petitioners. The site will ALWAYS list a 6 month processing time (until they fall completely off the wagon and it starts listing longer times).

Actual procesing average is 2.9months. VSC take far less. CSC, and the others, take around that plus a bit right now.

Surf around, you'll see your question comes up ALL the time!

[payxibka 10,044]

Per the USCIS:

"Effective immediately, when we are completing applications and petitions within our service level goals we will report that as the processing time. For example, when our service level goal is to process a particular kind of case within six months, and if our processing time is six months or less, we will show a date consistent with our service level goal because that reflects our commitment."

In other words, the date reported will be 6 mos. or the actual service level whichever is LATER......