VSC Updated their processing times page, and it's not pretty

[sabi 148]

Took me 2 months to get my J1 visa last year btw... With background checks and everything...

Took me a month to get my B2 visa for 10 years...everytime I come to the USA I get an entry for half year... if I wanted to do something bad I would have already done it but these are just procedures...

[photomile 101]

Took me a month to get my B2 visa for 10 years...everytime I come to the USA I get an entry for half year... if I wanted to do something bad I would have already done it but these are just procedures...

A quick google shows that people in 2002... 1 week for a K1

[C&Q 25]

A quick google shows that people in 2002... 1 week for a K1

This frustrates me even more ... U GOT to be kidding me ...

[photomile 101]

This frustrates me even more ... U GOT to be kidding me ...

Nope. There was a time when people were having a turnaround of a week or two, Now that was when the visa first came out, so of course I expect that to change to a month or two. That's a reasonable amount, but of course remember

Texas Service Center closed

Vermont Service Center closed and re-opened in a different location

If i remember correctly, California did as well, so it added more time to it all!

[sabi 148]

The more I think about it, the more this makes sense to me. People process various petitions at any time. What's to say that "the last one they approved" when they did the data scan was one from April that had been backlogged?, if it truly goes on the last one that they entered into the system it could almost always be way out!

I actually thought about it when I read their explanation above the table there ("2003 xxx"), so it makes perfect sense :)That was the last they processed and let's be honest they are a bit over 5 months time with some petitions so that's what it is! wow we have figured them out!

[unlockingsky 94]

There's probably congressional requirements and legal requirements when it comes to this since it's such a heavily ingrained legal process. Why close the Texas service center? Surely that would have kept things at bay while also

- Bringing in skilled workers who could potentially work, raise capital and keep the economy going

- Create jobs for the needy which, while costing more, would boost the number of potential spending for those coming into the USA,

Or if you want a more sinister way of looking at it, more people that come into the country = more people that can be taxed = more tax revenue from wages, and spending

more tax = revenue stream for government

immigrants tend to be more democrats than republicans. and the republicans are in control of congress. rule #1 always protect your base!

someone was not political savvy enough to request a emergency budget from congress. which they would just have to approve. i know the fact thats how president bush keep getting all those war funds and overruns after overruns...

Edited April 24, 2012 by unlockingsky

[photomile 101]

I'm not sure immigration would be a reasonable request for an emergency budget, In fact unless theres a danger of people being in physical danger (like when the emergency visa was created for things like Haiti) then I can't see an emergency budget being approved for immigration

[dwheels76 5,463]

I'm not sure it's a case of being lazy. There are hundreds of thousands of petitions to approve and sometimes focus has to shift to the ones that are more important or they are more behind on to be fair to everyone. Certain political situations change and visas are granted for those people a little more quickly if they are in danger etc. Personally I'd rather accept a delay if it meant someone could get out of a country where their life is in danger.

Do you have any idea what is the priority of petition? I mean the order of importance. Like is a I-130 have more priority than a K1 or someone petitioning for a child more critical than anything else.

It's crazy madness. I have another friend who filed K1 in November nothing special to it regular processing but she flew through and fiance' left last week for the US. Yes that's correct from filing to POE barely 5 months and another high fraud country. It's like God is smiling on Nigeria. Hey I ain't mad at um. People get approved means I move up in line no matter how long that line might be.

[photomile 101]

Nope no idea at all, just random speculation, but it stands to reason that they would prioritise based on the size of the backlog and the risk element. Isn't there a petition for refugees? I'd imagine that gets a lot more priority

[MissAAA 9]

Hire more people and improve ur services. As simple as that. And if USCIS doesn't have enough money to hire more people (which I highly doubt) then raise the fee ... Personally, I wouldn't mind paying $100 or $200 more if that means I get my visa within 3 months instead of 7 or more. So somebody please explain to me why they don't do it?

EXACTAMUNDO!!!!

[Nellie&Jason 4]

Received our NOA1 today - going to Vermont. The website says it's 7.8 months (which was slightly different from what we expected, given Cali is only 5), so makes me wonder how did your fiance come up with that figure of 5 months... I really wish that was it...

[photomile 101]

Received our NOA1 today - going to Vermont. The website says it's 7.8 months (which was slightly different from what we expected, given Cali is only 5), so makes me wonder how did your fiance come up with that figure of 5 months... I really wish that was it...

Up until yesterday, five months was the average, pretty sure it still is and this is just a bug

[unlockingsky 94]

Up until yesterday, five months was the average, pretty sure it still is and this is just a bug

how do you know it is a bug when uscis call center is confirming that there is a increase in processing time. lol

[photomile 101]

I don't, but I also know from what others have said on here that the answers they have had when they call USCIS are very inconsistent. I Believe yes there is an increase in processing time, but a 3-4 month jump does not seem right. There are also others in this thread and the I-129F filers thread who have called USCIS who have said there is no additional delay, some have also been told that there is a fault with the webpage, some have reported the same as you on your call. So really, take your pick of the answers! How do you know with 100% certainty that the information you were given is correct? How do you know with absolute certainty that the information given to other people about their processing times, which is different to what you've been told, is 100% wrong?

[unlockingsky 94]

Source: http://www.usaimmigrationattorney.com/FilingAComplaintwithImmigration.html

FILING A COMPLAINT ABOUT IMMIGRATION,

VISA & CUSTOMS PROCESSING

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST:

1. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE IS GRATIS AND THE LAST INFORMATION AVAILABLE. BECAUSE IMMIGRATION AND EMBASSY INFORMATION CONSTANTLY GETS UPDATED, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT THIS INFORMATION IS ABSOLUTELY CURRENT TO-THE-MINUTE. YOU ARE EXPECTED TO CONDUCT YOUR OWN DUE DILIGENCE.

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Revised Date: March 2008

Dear Clients, Friends and Supporters,

There is an established procedure whereby you can directly report any incident of misconduct, mistreatment, or allegations of abuse, fraud, waste, or mismanagement in the immigration, visa and customs process. Formal complaints with good cause are taken seriously and help sensitize officials about areas for improvement when abuses and ill treatment occur. Such complaints become part of the official record of the officers involved and the department in issue, and ultimately help to improve the immigration process. Further, such complaints are also usually required before other legal remedies such as court action are deemed appropriate.

1. COMPLAINTS CONCERNING TREATMENT BY USCIS (U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES), AND CUSTOMS AND BORDER ENFORCEMENT

Office of Inspector General (OIG), U.S. Department of Homeland Security

If you have knowledge of fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement in any Homeland Security program or operation, call, write or e-mail the Office of Inspector General. When making a report, it is suggested by Inspector General's office, that you convey as much information as possible such as: Who? What? Where? How? Complaints may be made anonymously or you may request confidentiality.

Contact:

DHS Office of Inspector General/MAIL STOP 2600

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245 Murray Drive, SW, Building 410

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(Current as of Sept. 2010)

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USCIS Office of Internal Audit (OIA)

Written complaints are accepted on in the mail. OIA policy is that A. complaints will be kept confidential unless disclosure is required by law in a legal or administrative proceeding, and B. that there is a strict prohibition against any retaliation for submitting a complaint.

Contact:

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Room 3260

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3. COMPLAINTS SPECIFICALLY ABOUT TREATMENT BY U.S. CONSULATES AND EMBASSIES ABROAD

Office of Inspector General (OIG), U.S. Department of State

Complaints can be made via telephone call, e-mail or standard mail regarding visa and passport malfeasance, employee misconduct, misuse of public position and related misconduct. Confidentiality over the Internet cannot be assured. Helpful information would be: What is the problem? Who is involved? When, where and why did it happen? Is there any documentation? Passport and visa issuance problems report first to Telephone Number: 202-663-1225.

Contact:

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or

Office of Inspector General

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Cables should be captioned: "OIG Channel-State" to ensure confidentiality

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Contact Your Local Congressman's (or Congresswoman's) office, specifically the Immigration Liaison staff person in the office. Register your complaint or dissatisfaction in writing. Congressmen's offices record the views and opinions of constituents, and take them into account in committee hearings, fact-finding reports and ultimately votes on the floor for new legislation.

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April 9, 2012 FCi Federal Acquires Business Unit from Dell Services Federal Government http://fcifederal.com/company-news/fci-federal-acquires-business-unit-from-dell-services-federal-government/

"Leesburg, Va. – FCi Federal today announced its acquisition of thefield services segment of Dell Services Federal Government that holds the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Field Operations Support Services (FOSS) contract. Under the terms of the acquisition, FCi Federal now will assume prime contractor responsibility over all operations of the program.This acquisition supports FCi Federal’s strategy for continued growth in the area of business process outsourcing and mission-focused administrative support to the federal government." ....................

"The FOSS contract provides support to more than 70 locations in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS Office of Field Operations (OFO) and Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) including records distribution and maintenance, fileoperations and maintenance, data entry, file and pendingapplication/petition inventory requirements, FBI name checks andfingerprint checks, interview and Oath Ceremony scheduling, and production of Naturalization/Citizenship Certificates." ........................................

April 23, 2012 Our processing times has extended by more than 170%

I smell corruption here and someone messed up big time.