rorysspeed

Someone who supposedly can help out:
http://www.dhs.gov/topic/cis-ombudsman
http://www.dhs.gov/case-assistance
https://cisomb.dhs.gov/oca/form7001.aspx
If I had received as many useless replies to my service requests as you, I would definitely contact them at this point. The more fires you light, the more chances some action will be taken.

Thank you everyone for the nice comments. I have come to a point in this whole process that it is effecting my daily life, even work. I walk around with a scowl on my face, which I've never done before. This whole process has been such a disappointing let down. It's nice to see people care and can relate.

So why are you posting on this thread whatsoever? You are contributing nothing at all. I don't get it. Come back to us when you've waited 8 months (and counting) for your application to get to NVC. I have a hunch that your wait will be shorter than rory and myself.

When starting this whole process our case was originally at TSC then it was transferred to CSC. From reading on here there are cases that were not transferred to the CSC that in fact stayed at TSC and are farther along in their process then we are. I have no control over what they do with our case. We are at the mercy of these people and by not having an answer to where our case is is not acceptable and I have every right to complain about that. I agree with everyone on here that your negativity is not needed. No I would not like to swap places with you. How far along in your process are you?

I called the NVC again this morning and finally spoke to someone who at least seemed honest and sympathetic.
He said it can take nearly 70 days for the NVC to get the petition from the USCIS, log it into their systems, and begin to process it. But, he said they ought to have record of having received it by half that time at the latest.
He seemed concerned that they don't have record of it since our NOA2 was dated Oct 2. He said it definitely needs to be researched. I did email them on Nov 16 and sent a scan of my NOA2 on Nov 21, but unfortunately, I sent it to nvc Inquiry instead of nvc Research. I remedied that this morning.
The NVC representative told me that he can't give an idea of how long the research could take as they're processed in the order received and some can be researched in ten minutes while others can take a researcher several days to figure out what happened. He said if it truly can't be found, the NVC will request the USCIS send it again.
Ok, part 2... I called the USCIS again and spoke to another unhelpful person who gave me the 90 day story again. When I asked for a tier 2 person, he said I can't put in a service request to resend my petition to the NVC or speak to a tier 2 person until the 90 days are up.
I asked him what will happen if my NOA2 expires before the NVC receives it. (90 days + service request processing time + up to 90 more days?) He didn't seem to understand what I meant and said my fiance will have to contact the consulate or the state department with a request for an extension if we feel there was a legitimate reason for them to grant us one.
So... that's where we stand right now I guess. 60 days out from the approved NOA2, no one knows where our petition is and the USCIS won't lift a finger until January. Where's my vodka?

You lack in reading comprehension abilities. The OP has his NOA-2, same situation as me, and can't get any answers on where his case his.
Where's the hope in that?
Maybe if you didn't post like a jerk most of the time, people might have more sympathy for you.

Agree 100% about the negative rating! No one is having fun with this process, so why do we have to be negative with one another to add to the unpleasantries??? lol

Uncalled for and not helpful at all. I feel for these people. Do you?? And yet 7 people gave you a posiutive rating. I wish there was a way to give a negative rating.

You can thank the president for that!! There is no one else to blame. He has "executive powers" and he is using them. Just imagine if the millions of illegals were sent back to whence they came...there would be lots of room for us honest people to bring our fiances and spouses into the country. The workload on the service centers would be concentrated on people coming here legally as opposed to keeping all the illegals here.

are you serious? OP had already waited 4 months and has now been waiting nearly 3 months for something that takes other people merely days to complete.
you must be mistaken and assumed they meant 78 days from submitting their first application

I passed the time by helping others on the VJ website.

I read their questions, did research, and replied back to them.

69 days ... misdirected to National Research Center instead of National Visa Center, at least that's what the last Tier 2 IO told my fiance.
However, I'm choosing to not redirect my anger at people who are escaping abject poverty, rape, persecution, death and other violence. I have nothing but a pleasant life in Canada to escape from.
To those of you preaching patience and other malarkey - especially the tragic victims of TSC filing - kindly shove your heads in a dark place protected by a sphincter. When you've jumped through all the hoops, talked to five different IOs who each have a different story and still have no idea where your case is, you can talk to me about patience.
Oh but boohoo, your NOA-2 is taking a couple of months longer.

I am beyond livid! Our case was approved on September 18th 78 days ago. I have done everything and more that the NVC and USCIS has asked me to do. I even have my congressman involved and they can't even get an answer. But yet its ok for all of these ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS to just walk in here. Here we are sitting and waiting for our loved ones doing the RIGHT THING and all of these illegals just walk in here with not even a slap on the wrist. Is anyone else going through what we are going through????

I am beyond livid! Our case was approved on September 18th 78 days ago. I have done everything and more that the NVC and USCIS has asked me to do. I even have my congressman involved and they can't even get an answer. But yet its ok for all of these ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS to just walk in here. Here we are sitting and waiting for our loved ones doing the RIGHT THING and all of these illegals just walk in here with not even a slap on the wrist. Is anyone else going through what we are going through????

There's no need to be unpleasant. We are all here to support each other and share advice. As has already been pointed out to you, there were at TSC and then got transferred. Furthermore, although CSC does process quicker, they are typically not very efficient when it reaches the NVC stage, and this is where us CSC-ers get to play the waiting game, whereas TSC is far more efficient at getting petitions to NVC.
Everyone going through this process is away from their loved one and ultimately that puts us all in the same boat. Compassion goes a long way. Bitterness, however, does not.
OP-- I am so sorry to hear what you are going through and I will keep you in my thoughts, I hope it gets sorted ASAP!

I can just imagine! So very stressful! I truly hope they figure out something and fast!! There was a thread awhile back about delays and problems with NVC taking so long. I'll see if I can find it. Maybe there is Something in there that may help.
My prayer chain increases everyday! Try ur best not to get too upset ...

This post was very insensitive. If you look at their time line they were at TSC and were transferred. They also have been dealing with this since May. You only since September. Positivity goes a long way esoecially when we are all in the same boat and here to help each other. Maybe if u don't have something nice to say...say nothing at all. Just a thought.

I am beyond livid! Our case was approved on September 18th 78 days ago. I have done everything and more that the NVC and USCIS has asked me to do. I even have my congressman involved and they can't even get an answer. But yet its ok for all of these ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS to just walk in here. Here we are sitting and waiting for our loved ones doing the RIGHT THING and all of these illegals just walk in here with not even a slap on the wrist. Is anyone else going through what we are going through????

I called and spoke to USCIS (a tier 2 rep.) yesterday and she advised me that they send all of our documents in a big group. They do this every 30 - 60 days depending on the quantity of approved applicants. We have been waiting for 47 days. What I thought was supposed to be a very quick transition has turned out to be another stressful event of this whole process. We were really hoping and praying that she would be here for Christmas and now the chances of that are slim. It infuriates me to know that our documents could possibly be just sitting somewhere at the USCIS being neglected. I know these people have a job to do, but it also feels like they really care less about us as human beings and that we are on edge everyday waiting to finally be with our loved ones. When I call (USCIS or NVC) I always get a different answer. I've heard 35 days, 60 days, 90 days and 6 months!!!. I really think that they look at this as a game and love playing with our emotions.
The other sad thing is, that I tried to expedite this approval in the past because of everything going on in Ukraine, Now winter has come and she just recently had the heat turned on in her building. Not only did they deny my request but it feels like they are intentionally prolonging this out of spite. I'm sorry if it seems like I'm being too emotional about this but I feel like the US does everything so backwards and there's nothing that you or I can do to change it.

Hi, I also recieved NOA2 Sept.18 and have not heard a word. It is difficult for me to call the US from my location so I guess at some time we should hear from the embassy. Good luck.

I just received the 60 business days notice. This is Some Bull. How they gonna
Make people surfer like That? Did they ever ask thrmself what people are going through doing this? We pay them for à job and Thats How they treat us ? This is very sad and Shame on Who or people running this NVC département bc instead of trying to fix the problèm they are using excuses. We are not just papier or document we are human That had feeling and Care about our family. How dear are they to
Treat us like Some laborotory experiement while people family are suffering from being apart . I hope we have the strength to wait more another 60 days and imaging if u have a check list you gonna have to wait another 60 days . I m very speechless after this . Good luck to the rest of you .May God give u the strength to wait .

Yep... 15 minutes
This is old ( 2007) but it will give you a good idea of the process. Its probably more streamlined now. Who knows
http://www.visajourney.com/content/adjudicator-q-and-a

i read that same interview with the former USCIS adjudicator in recent months. I did speak to an immigration officer, however, and he said the biggest item that stalls the processing time is the background check (one is run on each the petitioner and the beneficiary) since they outsource these and they can take up to a few months or longer to produce a report. So I always wondered if they request the reports right away before they "put the file into the box" and then when they do pick it up to work on it, the background checks are either there to reference or, if not, back into the box we go.
Pure speculation and curiosity and no one has the answer unless you have some inside scoop you'd like to share. If so please do!!

Thang you so much for this info. I tried calling uscis today and it was all automated. Can you direct me to a phone number where I can talk to someone?