JessicaUK

This is a really good idea!! I'm all for it, and I also have a suggestion to add. The data, clearly shows the discrepancy between TSC and CSC but I also think it might be a good idea to work with some of the data just for TSC or USCIS overall.
It's clear that TSC is focusing more towards I-130 applications. I did some rough statistics, they're completing them at a rate of around 30% per month. I also looked at I-485 applications, which sounds more complicated and even there they're completing them at at rate of around 16% p/mnth.
So why are I-129F applications at TSC only being completed at a rate of around 6% p/mnth?? or even less as the months go on!
I-130 applications or I-485 applications are no more important than ours, we should all be equal in this process. Shouldn't TSC be processing every application at the same rate no matter how many applications there are? This backward and forward process of focusing on I-130s, then I-129Fs is just a vicious circle.

This. The point wasn't that I-129Fs are more important or any other petition is more important (where did this even come from??), the point is that we're not the only ones out there getting the short end of the stick from TSC. If this argument is going to happen, the fact that it's taking slightly longer than 5 months to get an NOA2 for I-129Fs should NOT be the main focus. It should be mentioned of course, but the real argument here is about the imbalance of petitions between TSC and CSC and the way things are prioritized.

I don't think anyone is trying to say that I-129F petitioners are better or more important than any others. We are all starting to fight amongst ourselves and that's just making this more stressful for everyone.
What I think is being asked is that everyone is treated fairly, as a U.S. citizen, regardless of the petition you file for immigrant of a relative/spouse.
I understand that perhaps they receive more I-130's, and the higher completion rate helps as the petitioners may have been waiting longer. This is fine - we are just asking to be treated equally.
No one is asking TSC to ignore I-485 or I-130 petitioners - if they are so far behind, have CSC handle MORE I-129F petitions. Clearly they do not have enough work if they are processing within almost 80% of the national average of 5 months.
Let's not fight
(fixed petition number I-485)

If we include either graphs, and the detailed letter mentioning the percentages, it will be more effective. Right now it's not a matter of who is right or not but getting this issues solved.

This is a really good idea!! I'm all for it, and I also have a suggestion to add. The data, clearly shows the discrepancy between TSC and CSC but I also think it might be a good idea to work with some of the data just for TSC or USCIS overall.
It's clear that TSC is focusing more towards I-130 applications. I did some rough statistics, they're completing them at a rate of around 30% per month. I also looked at I-485 applications, which sounds more complicated and even there they're completing them at at rate of around 16% p/mnth.
So why are I-129F applications at TSC only being completed at a rate of around 6% p/mnth?? or even less as the months go on!
I-130 applications or I-485 applications are no more important than ours, we should all be equal in this process. Shouldn't TSC be processing every application at the same rate no matter how many applications there are? This backward and forward process of focusing on I-130s, then I-129Fs is just a vicious circle.

My fiancé and I just received notice from Senator Murphy (Connecticut) that our case is with an officer and being processed as of today! We should expect to receive news within 1-2 weeks.
Our NOA1 date is February 4th.
I would highly recommend getting in touch with senators!

Sounds great!!! I hope you hear something next week. I will definitely reach to my congressman as soon as I reach my 5 months bench on July 25. Good luck!!!

My fiancé and I just received notice from Senator Murphy (Connecticut) that our case is with an officer and being processed as of today! We should expect to receive news within 1-2 weeks.
Our NOA1 date is February 4th.
I would highly recommend getting in touch with senators!

BIGGEST CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH!!! I'm so excited to see so many approvals! Hopefully you'll be together in time for the New England fall :-)
Best of luck!!!!!!!

Soooo, spoke with my Senator's office today. She said it's with an officer and to wait 30 calendar days. If I don't hear anything, let her know. As of 9:44pm EST....WE GOT THE NOA2!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOO!!!!!!! It took 6 months but we made it! THANK YOU SENATOR MURPHY OF CONNECTICUT!!!!!
#GoTeamSenators
#ByeTSC!
#ISeeTheLight!

I called my congressman's office before and was informed we were approved! No change in status in the USCIS website nor next notice but the person who had been helping me called back and was told that we were approved over the weekend (which means that missed call from USCIS was about that) and that the case would be sent to the NVC.
I want to thank everyone on this thread, you've been a fantastic source of support and information. Anyone still waiting for their NOA2 definitely contact your local congressperson or senator if you haven't done so already. Every case is different and every state is different but it's a big help. Good luck!

Hey guys. Just got my NOA2!
I got no email, no text message. It just came in the mail (snail mail) today. Approved on July 8th, 2014.
I did nothing special. No calls to senators or congressman. I did put in a service request though, but when I got a reply, it said nothing relevant. I wish you all the best in your wait. I know it can be tough.

Yes! Contact Senator Murphy because I told them that ALL of Connecticut gets processed at TSC. Hopefully you get assigned to the nice woman I have working on my case! Having 2 Senators might be better than 1, lol. YES! I live in Branford, originally from Madison (still on the Shoreline of CT). It's beautiful and we do have some nice restaurants. I take it since you lived in New Haven, you also tried Pepe's Pizza? Very famous! I was hoping my fiance who lives in Romania would have been here by May....late June at the latest, so he could participate in the fireworks here, but now I am pushing for the end of August. I work at a school, and would like to fly there to Romania for the interview, so if I can do it during the summer, that would be even better as opposed to beginning of a school year.
FINGERS CROSSED! Let me know if you hear anything, Jessica!!!

Oh wow, that's great to hear! Thanks for the info! I'm going to get my fiancé to fill out Murphy's contact form and see if we can get in touch. Our NOA1 date is 4th Feb, so we're only just over the 5 month mark, but I hope we both receive something before the beginning of August!
Also, I just noticed, you're or your fiancé is from Branford! I was working there last year, and living in New Haven for 5months. Awesome restaurants in Branford! :-)

Applications from the Philippines are expedited, you got approved in 43 days when the rest of us have to wait around 5 months. Not exactly relevant you posting in this thread really. Not trying to offend you but I'm sure this thread was started because us at TSC who aren't being expedited don't want to become more depressed seeing how fast you got approved. Perhaps just the regular March 2014 thread for you?!
I know I sound mean but that post angered me slightly.

Oh wow, that's great to hear! Thanks for the info! I'm going to get my fiancé to fill out Murphy's contact form and see if we can get in touch. Our NOA1 date is 4th Feb, so we're only just over the 5 month mark, but I hope we both receive something before the beginning of August!
Also, I just noticed, you're or your fiancé is from Branford! I was working there last year, and living in New Haven for 5months. Awesome restaurants in Branford! :-)

Thanks!!! I contacted both Senator Blumenthal and Senator Murphy. Senator Blumenthal assigned my case to a woman who was sooo rude! When I told her about CSC and how they are processing faster and the discrepancies between TSC and CSC, she told me "Well CSC doesn't concern you...." and when I told her how I filed January 9th and its past the 5 months....I got the "well, I GUESS I can contact them, but you're still within the processing time". THAT'S when I contacted Senator Murphy's office. Senator Murphy's office assigned me to an AMAZING person who called and e-mailed the SAME DAY when she got my Privacy release and NOA1. We talked and she was livid that it was taking so long and that it wasn't right that CSC was processing faster, and how the website is lying, and we can't get answers through the number of USCIS. She then contacted TSC and found out my file was pulled. She called them back 4 days later...(this past Monday)...sent an e-mail to them (yesterday) DEMANDING they process my case expeditiously since it was, indeed, past the 5 month mark, and she wrote to say she is following up with a phone call today in regards to her e-mail and contacting me tomorrow with updates. Murphy's office has done TONS more than Blumenthal's!
Good luck to you guys as well!!!

Hey! That's so awesome to hear!
Can I ask which senator you got in contact with? My fiance contacted Senator Blumenthal last week, and we had just this second received an email and phone call to say they are working on our case with USCIS (should hear back within 1-2 weeks).
Best of luck!!

I hear ya! I am using this as an incentive to get on more and more peoples cases (senator and USCIS), someone on the Jan TSC filers suggested taking this particular data to the media if you're the petitioner:
Texas Service Center - Total I129F Applications: 9,629; Completed for April 2014: 971
California Service Center - Total I129F Applications: 2,897; Completed for April 2014: 2,732
Heart breaking statistics right there, but situations like this have happened before and were resolved by transferring applications. Chin up! :-)

I know exactly how you feel right now. When we filed in January I was excited, I only focused on forums that had said this process would take 3 months before we'd see an approval. I was completely naive, and this was before I saw the TSC vs CSC discrepancy, and even then I continued to hold out hope, like I am now!
Don't get paranoid over these issues, I can imagine for a case officer they wouldn't differentiate, an application is an application, the more they get processed the better. And don't worry about the issue with Puerto Rico being a commonwealth, there are definitely others in the same situation as you, I saw the other day someone applying for a K-1 just a town over from my fiance and TSC has definitely dealt with cases from Puerto Rico before. Once your 5 month mark has passed, get in contact with USCIS to get an update, it seems everyone gets varying opinions as to where their case is, but some even see an approval within a week or two with calling! Make the most of the time you have with your fiance, and think the next time you will be in Puerto Rico - you will be getting married!
This should be an exciting time! Don't let USCIS ruin it for you, you're getting married and starting your life with someone you love! This should only make your relationship stronger, and you'll look back on it this time next year and think you'll never have to worry about being apart again! It will feel good!

Everyone was right! Nothing to worry about--turns out he needed to show nothing at Chicago OHare! How it went:
Officer: (first thing he said) Who are you visiting?
Him: my fiancée
Officer: Ah, your fiance?
Then he scanned his fingerprints, got picture (all normal procedure now even for us citizens)
Officer: how long are you staying?
Him: 15 days
*stamp* thank you all!!