I'm so depressed :( come on vsc!!

[UK-USA-K1 128]

We have called. They just say to call back in 30 days. They don't help at all.

I mentioned this in another thread to you, but seriously you should contact both of your Senators and your Representative in the House as well. It definitely won't hurt your case to get hold of them, and it might get someone's attention over there. Waiting from July still is absolute lunacy. When they get a service request from that far out of date their only reply should be "we'll pull your file and expedite the processing of your case" No excuses for a wait this long for anyone

[SusanAdili 8]

I feel your pain....the waiting is almost intolerable. I keep praying......insha'Allah it will be approved soon for all of us

[bigdog 376]

Both centers are finally moving, if you are behind posted time norms start making contacts.

[Bugs 455]

I am not surprised forumers from each service center would eventually go after each other, sigh. We should just be supportive of each other, but the way it is set up, it's almost inevitable.

I will say that I think one reason CSC is going into overdrive, in addition to clearing the backlog created by DACA, is the impending immigration reform legislation. CSC will be hit the hardest by illegal immigrants cashing in on the amnesty program that will result from that, so perhaps they are clearing things as much as they can now in such anticipation.

Edited May 23, 2013 by Leon & Mylen

[Kelly&Brad 3]

Depressed? I'm a brazilian filer and just found out that Congressman Tim Ryan is trying to ban brazilian immigration. How depressing is this? Not to mention that the bill was approved by voice vote and the final decision comes out in June. Prayers are needed.

[Bugs 455]

Depressed? I'm a brazilian filer and just found out that Congressman Tim Ryan is trying to ban brazilian immigration. How depressing is this? Not to mention that the bill was approved by voice vote and the final decision comes out in June. Prayers are needed.

Wow, sorry to hear that. Why are they against Brazilian immigration?

[Kelly&Brad 3]

Wow, sorry to hear that. Why are they against Brazilian immigration?

'Cause they are trying to extradite a brazilian citizen accused of murder her husband but it goes against our constitution. This whole case is going on since 2009 and now they are trying to pressure Brazil (by punishing us that has nothing to do with it) to do what they want.

http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/appropriations/301351-house-panel-approves-homeland-bill-bars-brazilian-immigrants

[zooropa 30]

Both centers are finally moving, if you are behind posted time norms start making contacts.

As of 5/23/2013 at 9pm...VSC has had one approval for the day...if this is your idea of "moving" I want some of your kool-aid....

Edited May 24, 2013 by zooropa

[Bugs 455]

'Cause they are trying to extradite a brazilian citizen accused of murder her husband but it goes against our constitution. This whole case is going on since 2009 and now they are trying to pressure Brazil (by punishing us that has nothing to do with it) to do what they want.

http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/appropriations/301351-house-panel-approves-homeland-bill-bars-brazilian-immigrants

Yes, I just got done reading the news about it. That really is unfair and I'm sorry to hear this. But some are saying that it just outlaws federal funding and doesn't outlaw USCIS from processing Brazilian applications on petitioner funds.

Either way, that's Rep. Ryan for you. He often pushes agendas that overlook vast numbers of people.

[jenni17 36]

this argument is really a waste of time. Complaining on here isn't going to get VSC moving again. both service centers are going to go through cycles... but I for one, having tracked their progress for the past 5 months have to say that despite the processing times at VSC I would not want to switch my petition to CSC. While Vermont is approving random petitions out of order for the most part they have been advancing month by month. At CSC the only reason Dec and Jan filers are approved at the rates they are is because Oct and Nov were skipped and were gotten back to later in an attempt to lower the processing average...they got what they wanted because their "posted" time is now the 5 month goal. CSC just a month ago was a mess and the only reason it's been put in motion again is because people voiced their frustration. If us VSC filers want to see quicker movement we need to make ourselves heard. I'll be writing my congressmen and senators this weekend and calling VSC again but we won't be listened to unless we all speak up.

[Ali&Amani 12]

Depressed? I'm a brazilian filer and just found out that Congressman Tim Ryan is trying to ban brazilian immigration. How depressing is this? Not to mention that the bill was approved by voice vote and the final decision comes out in June. Prayers are needed.

Im really sorry to hear that !

As of 5/23/2013 at 9pm...VSC has had one approval for the day...if this is your idea of "moving" I want some of your kool-aid....

Dont forget that there are many people who might have gotten an approval that are not vj users!

this argument is really a waste of time. Complaining on here isn't going to get VSC moving again. both service centers are going to go through cycles... but I for one, having tracked their progress for the past 5 months have to say that despite the processing times at VSC I would not want to switch my petition to CSC. While Vermont is approving random petitions out of order for the most part they have been advancing month by month. At CSC the only reason Dec and Jan filers are approved at the rates they are is because Oct and Nov were skipped and were gotten back to later in an attempt to lower the processing average...they got what they wanted because their "posted" time is now the 5 month goal. CSC just a month ago was a mess and the only reason it's been put in motion again is because people voiced their frustration. If us VSC filers want to see quicker movement we need to make ourselves heard. I'll be writing my congressmen and senators this weekend and calling VSC again but we won't be listened to unless we all speak up.

We are only writing what we feel. And u have a point we should all speak up! I wrote to my senator two days ago!

I feel your pain....the waiting is almost intolerable. I keep praying......insha'Allah it will be approved soon for all of us

Inshallah it will be soon ..

[allyinchicago 8]

i'm almost at 10 months of waiting for my 1-130 from csc..no congressman or senator has been any help each case is completely different but it certainly is NOT fair

[candy35 4]

i feel u pain i contacted everyone i could i have been waiting 5mo and i m tried of waiting want to go to sleep with my boo instead of calling before i go to bed this has to be the most awfal list thing to put people throw at some point i was ready to say forget it

[Ali&Amani 12]

i feel u pain i contacted everyone i could i have been waiting 5mo and i m tried of waiting want to go to sleep with my boo instead of calling before i go to bed this has to be the most awfal list thing to put people throw at some point i was ready to say forget it

Yes its really hard!!

[Adriana&Karel 7]

Ali&Amani -- It's been 6 months on my end and the last time I checked the website using my receipt number I was still stuck on Initial Review. I miss my fiancé so much. Our next meeting was supposed to be the day of the interview but because this is taking so very long we decided to fly to St. Lucia to spend some time together. This is getting frustrating. I feel like my life is on hold.

I know exactly how you feel, i hate the fact that there is no stability for us and our future depends on a country, a piece of paper and a decition...its so depressing

Really!? I've been waiting over 11 months now. Wanna trade?

OMG!!!.....i could die I am really sorry you have been waiting for so long, i have been waiting for 7 months and i cant take the stress any longer....lets pray our approval comes soon!

I am not surprised forumers from each service center would eventually go after each other, sigh. We should just be supportive of each other, but the way it is set up, it's almost inevitable.

I will say that I think one reason CSC is going into overdrive, in addition to clearing the backlog created by DACA, is the impending immigration reform legislation. CSC will be hit the hardest by illegal immigrants cashing in on the amnesty program that will result from that, so perhaps they are clearing things as much as they can now in such anticipation.

We the citizens should have priority over all....it all comes down to dirty politics...always!!!....in the other hand. Regardless of our Service Centers, we are all here for the same reason, granted, we all might have different opinions but bickering about it wont bring any resolution...if you dont agree with what someone is saying its best to scroll down and move on....just my 2 cents...good luck everybody..you are all in my prayers daily

Depressed? I'm a brazilian filer and just found out that Congressman Tim Ryan is trying to ban brazilian immigration. How depressing is this? Not to mention that the bill was approved by voice vote and the final decision comes out in June. Prayers are needed.

I am so sorry to hear that

And yet our tax money goes to pay their salaries and to cover the cost of whatever goverment comes out with...not fair! it's really sad to generalize, Brazil is not one brazilian, nor all colombians are drug dealers, neither all venezuelans are like Chavez was...it's bull...plainly dissapointing, buuuut i will write anyways Good luck!!

As of 5/23/2013 at 9pm...VSC has had one approval for the day...if this is your idea of "moving" I want some of your kool-aid....

Man!!!... This post just made my heart sink

this argument is really a waste of time. Complaining on here isn't going to get VSC moving again. both service centers are going to go through cycles... but I for one, having tracked their progress for the past 5 months have to say that despite the processing times at VSC I would not want to switch my petition to CSC. While Vermont is approving random petitions out of order for the most part they have been advancing month by month. At CSC the only reason Dec and Jan filers are approved at the rates they are is because Oct and Nov were skipped and were gotten back to later in an attempt to lower the processing average...they got what they wanted because their "posted" time is now the 5 month goal. CSC just a month ago was a mess and the only reason it's been put in motion again is because people voiced their frustration. If us VSC filers want to see quicker movement we need to make ourselves heard. I'll be writing my congressmen and senators this weekend and calling VSC again but we won't be listened to unless we all speak up.

Well said!