processing times

[C&Q 25]

If there are back logs of files uscis should have persons personally to deal with that. The files they recieve recent should not have to wait until they have finish with there back logs because this is messing with the timeline for persons. It is unfair to file my petition and my five or six months has past and i have to wait on uscis to finish with there back logs before they can deal with the recents filers.......Something needs to be done about this. This is very bad service......persons wants to be with their love ones.....this is foolishness

I agree with everyone that said that USCIS is doing their best to process all the applications as fast as possible, no doubt ! On the other hand I understand teweety&irv. We turnt in our application beginning of February and even though we've "only" been waiting for 2 months, I sometimes feel like I wanna choke everyone that works for USCIS lol. Being far far away from ur significant other is super tough ... We have kids involved which makes it even harder for me. It literally breaks my heart seeing them grow up without me (even though it is just a couple months being away from them but especially the little one is growing up sooo fast) and them struggling ... And come one people, I think everyone has/had those times wondering why in the heck USCIS is takin so long and why other applications are being processed faster than others.

Some of us have to wait longer than others, yes that is completely true but honestly ... That doesn't make my situation (or everyones else' situation)

easier. U might just feel a little better knowing that other people are going through the same.

Well in the end we will all have to go through it and obviously it is for a very good reason. Keep ya head up and everything will be over sooner or later. Always make the best out of every situation. Stay focused and positive, have faith in god and URSELF and good will happen.

"Patience is the key to success"

[Musashii 21]

While browsing and reading the forums I remember a senior member saying that once USCIS actually adjudicates your petition, it only takes few hours to 3 days. The long wait which kills us is the time taken for the petition to reach adjudicator's desk.

So I will agree with tweety on this one point. Get more people, assign them different categories. Just like adding more RAM to a computer or getting a dual core processor with ability to handle more processes at a time. That should help to reduce backlogs and in the long run everyone will have less waiting and separation time. Not saying they should give priority to recent filers but one backlog leads to another.

Only the U.S. Citizens or legal permanent residents are eligible to file a petition for fiance/fiancee, spouse or relatives. I believe all of you pay your state and federal taxes. Do you still deserve to be treated this way and be forced to undergo the long painful separation? Don't mark one person as selfish. He or she only talked about a flaw in the system and proposed a suggestion to improve it. Nothing wrong with that. Just because we cannot do anything about a flawed system does not mean we start bashing the one who pointed out that flaw. Remember, opinions are like a.. holes and everyone has one. Cheers!

Edited April 4, 2012 by Musashii

[C&Q 25]

While browsing and reading the forums I remember a senior member saying that once USCIS actually adjudicates your petition, it only takes few hours to 3 days. The long wait which kills us is the time taken for the petition to reach adjudicator's desk.

So I will agree with tweety on this one point. Get more people, assign them different categories. Just like adding more RAM to a computer or getting a dual core processor with ability to handle more processes at a time. That should help to reduce backlogs and in the long run everyone will have less waiting and separation time. Not saying they should give priority to recent filers but one backlog leads to another.

Only the U.S. Citizens or legal permanent residents are eligible to file a petition for fiance/fiancee, spouse or relatives. I believe all of you pay your state and federal taxes. Do you still deserve to be treated this way and be forced to undergo the long painful separation? Don't mark one person as selfish. He or she only talked about a flaw in the system and proposed a suggestion to improve it. Nothing wrong with that. Just because we cannot do anything about a flawed system does not mean we start bashing the one who pointed out that flaw. Remember, opinions are like a.. holes and everyone has one. Cheers!

Nicely said!

I hope one day USCIS gets more people in order to process the applications faster or deal with the backlog. Plus the long waiting time causes a lot of people a lot of problems...

[jaycali 415]

Friday will be my 2 months since NOA1. And all I can think is "it has only been two months!?"

While I agree that the process is unbearably slow, I do understand that no government agency can ever get the manpower to process upwards of 100,000 petitions every month, while still taking into account the seriousness of immigration law and national security. Paying taxes is one thing, but the vast majority of American tax payers will never have to deal with the USCIS, ever. So expecting the USCIS to employ enough people to deal with the constant and massive flow of petitions isn't entirely fair to the US taxpayer either. It is what it is.

That being said. I'd be in favor of doubling or even tripling the filing fees if it meant cutting the wait down by half or even a third.

That would both create a hell of a lot of new government jobs, and I think most people would be willing to pay the price if it meant they were reunited with their families much quicker.

[Musashii 21]

Friday will be my 2 months since NOA1. And all I can think is "it has only been two months!?"

While I agree that the process is unbearably slow, I do understand that no government agency can ever get the manpower to process upwards of 100,000 petitions every month, while still taking into account the seriousness of immigration law and national security. Paying taxes is one thing, but the vast majority of American tax payers will never have to deal with the USCIS, ever. So expecting the USCIS to employ enough people to deal with the constant and massive flow of petitions isn't entirely fair to the US taxpayer either. It is what it is.

That being said. I'd be in favor of doubling or even tripling the filing fees if it meant cutting the wait down by half or even a third.

That would both create a hell of a lot of new government jobs, and I think most people would be willing to pay the price if it meant they were reunited with their families much quicker.

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1. Not every U.S. citizen is richie rich.

2. Only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches. I am nobody to judge but guessing by your remark " oh its only been two months", I would think you are wearing the comfy hush puppies. Not everyone will feel about a certain situation like you do

3. As much as I would love to elaborate where your taxes are being used, I will keep it to myself in order to maintain the peace and serenity of this forum.

Edited April 4, 2012 by Musashii

[unlockingsky 94]

it is faulty and incompetent management that does not know how to launch i.t. projects that could have shorten processing times tremendously.

[jaycali 415]

. 1. Not every U.S. citizen is richie rich. Very true. And I realize that the fees are high already. But in a long term perspective it makes sense. Waiting like this for months on end takes a toll on finances too. The money most couples spend on visits would easily pay for 3 - 4 petitions already.

2. Only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches. I am nobody to judge but guessing by your remark " oh its only been two months", I would think you are wearing the comfy hush puppies. Not everyone will feel about a certain situation like you do I know very well that 2 months is a very short time to have waited in terms of immigration (we haven't seen each other for 3). I'm not complaining, but rather making it known that even 3 months of not seeing each other, and 2 months of waiting for NOA2 can feel like an eternity. I don't want to even think about 6 months to a year.

3. As much as I would love to elaborate where your taxes are being used, I will keep it to myself in order to maintain the peace and serenity of this forum. Discussing where tax payer money goes is always a heated topic more suited for the "off topic" thread, yes

[jaycali 415]

it is faulty and incompetent management that does not know how to launch i.t. projects that could have shorten processing times tremendously.

Amen.

I cannot understand how in 2012, these things are still all done by paper and snail mail.

[benuk 18]

Amen.

I cannot understand how in 2012, these things are still all done by paper and snail mail.

I agree with your comment jaejayC is just ridiculos the way they work this processing!Still they want to send people to Mars... :rofl:

While browsing and reading the forums I remember a senior member saying that once USCIS actually adjudicates your petition, it only takes few hours to 3 days. The long wait which kills us is the time taken for the petition to reach adjudicator's desk.

So I will agree with tweety on this one point. Get more people, assign them different categories. Just like adding more RAM to a computer or getting a dual core processor with ability to handle more processes at a time. That should help to reduce backlogs and in the long run everyone will have less waiting and separation time. Not saying they should give priority to recent filers but one backlog leads to another.

Only the U.S. Citizens or legal permanent residents are eligible to file a petition for fiance/fiancee, spouse or relatives. I believe all of you pay your state and federal taxes. Do you still deserve to be treated this way and be forced to undergo the long painful separation? Don't mark one person as selfish. He or she only talked about a flaw in the system and proposed a suggestion to improve it. Nothing wrong with that. Just because we cannot do anything about a flawed system does not mean we start bashing the one who pointed out that flaw. Remember, opinions are like a.. holes and everyone has one. Cheers!

Let's stay positive and pray to be with our love ones soon...!

Edited April 5, 2012 by benuk

[Musashii 21]

While I agree that the process is unbearably slow, I do understand that no government agency can ever get the manpower to process upwards of 100,000 petitions every month, while still taking into account the seriousness of immigration law and national security. Paying taxes is one thing, but the vast majority of American tax payers will never have to deal with the USCIS, ever. So expecting the USCIS to employ enough people to deal with the constant and massive flow of petitions isn't entirely fair to the US taxpayer either. It is what it is.

That being said. I'd be in favor of doubling or even tripling the filing fees if it meant cutting the wait down by half or even a third.

That would both create a hell of a lot of new government jobs, and I think most people would be willing to pay the price if it meant they were reunited with their families much quicker.

While I agree to your statement about them being low on manpower and taking into account the seriousness of immigration law and national security, I cannot help but to laugh after reading an ad in local classified newspaper.

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E2: For $80,000 to $150,000 depending on business plan and State Processing time: 2-3 months (visa in hand)

E1: $50,000 to $100,000 depending upon trading plan Processing time: 2-3 Months (visa in hand)

EB-5: $500,000 investment in Government approved project. Processing time up to 3 months. Yes, this one gets you a Green card as well. (More sugar you add, sweeter it gets).

All these categories are also shown on USCIS website chart for processing time.

Moral of the story: When money talks, everyone else just listens.

Then there is no worry about national security and immigration laws. You give them what they want and you can have what you want. No need to wait for 6-7 months for them just to adjudicate your petition. All the long wait and AP is for common people like us, not for the rich ones who can buy their way out.

Edited April 5, 2012 by Musashii

[unlockingsky 94]

the background check from uscis is purely unreliable...

if they are that good in weeding out the bad guys

1. 9/11 would never happened - why the f* uscis didn't take any heat for this?

2. man plotting to lit nyc's gas main line is living in his home country

3. underwear bomber is living in his home country

4. immigrant terrorist does not exist in united states

while the truth is they come in

1. do some amateur background check which i could have done myself

2. spending our money in customer service center and not strategic ways lowering the processing time

3. they pretend there is a lot of work compared to combined staff of registrar and bursar of mit university could handle more than 100k application

4. pretend every civilian is a potential terrorist

and just look that this report! http://www.gao.gov/browse/a-z/Department_of_Homeland_Security,_Executive/U.S._Immigration_and_Customs_Enforcement,_Department_of_Homeland_Security,_Executive/

just shows that uscis is just amateur workers. just read the topics and description and tell me what you think

[Musashii 21]

the background check from uscis is purely unreliable...

if they are that good in weeding out the bad guys

1. 9/11 would never happened - why the f* uscis didn't take any heat for this?

2. man plotting to lit nyc's gas main line is living in his home country

3. underwear bomber is living in his home country

4. immigrant terrorist does not exist in united states

while the truth is they come in

1. do some amateur background check which i could have done myself

2. spending our money in customer service center and not strategic ways lowering the processing time

3. they pretend there is a lot of work compared to combined staff of registrar and bursar of mit university could handle more than 100k application

4. pretend every civilian is a potential terrorist

and just look that this report! http://www.gao.gov/browse/a-z/Department_of_Homeland_Security,_Executive/U.S._Immigration_and_Customs_Enforcement,_Department_of_Homeland_Security,_Executive/

just shows that uscis is just amateur workers. just read the topics and description and tell me what you think

1. You are right. Instead of hiring more of those no good customer service guys/ladies who cannot even answer our queries properly USCIS should hire more adjudicators.

2. If I remember the history correct then except the natives aka indians, all others in the states would be immigrant terrorists no? Others who immigrated to continet, overpowered the natives and became rulers. I don't mean to offend anyone here but just going by definition of the term "immigrant terrorist".

Btw, if by any chance and miracle you are given a surprise tour of any of USCIS service centers, how many people you think you may find playing solitaire or browsing Facebook and not doing their work for which they are paid.

Edited April 5, 2012 by Musashii

[benuk 18]

1. You are right. Instead of hiring more of those no good customer service guys/ladies who cannot even answer our queries properly USCIS should hire more adjudicators.

2. If I remember the history correct then except the natives aka indians, all others in the states would be immigrant terrorists no? Others who immigrated to continet, overpowered the natives and became rulers. I don't mean to offend anyone here but just going by definition of the term "immigrant terrorist".

Btw, if by any chance and miracle you are given a surprise tour of any of USCIS service centers, how many people you think you may find playing solitaire or browsing Facebook and not doing their work for which they are paid.

Lol

[cluelessinny 2]

That being said. I'd be in favor of doubling or even tripling the filing fees if it meant cutting the wait down by half or even a third.

almost every other document can be expiated, ie passports. I would pay 1200 to have my wife with me. it's only money, that comes and goes. but you can not put a price on family time

[C&Q 25]

While I agree to your statement about them being low on manpower and taking into account the seriousness of immigration law and national security, I cannot help but to laugh after reading an ad in local classified newspaper.

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http://i41.tinypic.com/2u7xf0y.jpg

E2: For $80,000 to $150,000 depending on business plan and State Processing time: 2-3 months (visa in hand)

E1: $50,000 to $100,000 depending upon trading plan Processing time: 2-3 Months (visa in hand)

EB-5: $500,000 investment in Government approved project. Processing time up to 3 months. Yes, this one gets you a Green card as well. (More sugar you add, sweeter it gets).

All these categories are also shown on USCIS website chart for processing time.

Moral of the story: When money talks, everyone else just listens.

Then there is no worry about national security and immigration laws. You give them what they want and you can have what you want. No need to wait for 6-7 months for them just to adjudicate your petition. All the long wait and AP is for common people like us, not for the rich ones who can buy their way out.

What CAN'T u do with money nowadays? ... Sad but true.

Edited April 5, 2012 by Sophie0129