USC Green Card Petitioners' Committee

[BOS_LHR 829]

Did you guys see this post? http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/464883-i-130-workload-transfer-linked-to-daca-foia-finding/

It contains USCIS internal emails that directly link DACA to our backlog. Might be worth incorporating this as "proof" into some of the appeals we're making.

[LoveMyTico 999]

Did you guys see this post? http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/464883-i-130-workload-transfer-linked-to-daca-foia-finding/

It contains USCIS internal emails that directly link DACA to our backlog. Might be worth incorporating this as "proof" into some of the appeals we're making.

and now we know where they came up the October 2012 processing date...

• Lockbox plans to start assigning MSC receipt numbers to stand alone Immediate Relative I-130s October 1, 2012.

[Blueberry Pancake 311]

Did you guys see this post? http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/464883-i-130-workload-transfer-linked-to-daca-foia-finding/

It contains USCIS internal emails that directly link DACA to our backlog. Might be worth incorporating this as "proof" into some of the appeals we're making.

Great idea.

[Karmalicious 60]

How and to whom do we make an appeal to? It would be one thing is we were actually in a line that is moving but my PD is in August so mine is sitting at Overland Park gathering dust while waiting for the government to get their act together. I fully agree that this is GROSS NEGLIGENCE and surely there is something that can be done. I just don't agree that anyone should affect the process for CR1/IR1 and not saying that anyone else shouldn't be processed. We followed the law and this is how we get treated? Really? And now I can't even ask anyone about it because I've only waited 4 months?

It's disheartening that people that broke the law get served before I do.

Edited November 13, 2013 by ShamoLisa

[Blueberry Pancake 311]

How and to whom do we make an appeal to? It would be one thing is we were actually in a line that is moving but my PD is in August so mine is sitting at Overland Park gathering dust while waiting for the government to get their act together. I fully agree that this is GROSS NEGLIGENCE and surely there is something that can be done. I just don't agree that anyone should affect the process for CR1/IR1 and not saying that anyone else shouldn't be processed. We followed the law and this is how we get treated? Really? And now I can't even ask anyone about it because I've only waited 4 months?

It's disheartening that people that broke the law get served before I do.

ShamoLisa, check out this thread. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/464330-letter-to-house-judiciary-committee-on-delays-of-i-130/

11/19 is the date.

Let's do this, people! Let's keep fighting.

[Karmalicious 60]

Yes Ms. Blueberry, I'm in over there. But where can I find out about appeals? Do I have to wait for 16 months first?

[thedude6752000 360]

No luck with Numbers, every time I call the guy is in a meeting and he never returns my calls or voice mails.

[Husakovic 31]

the dude i guess he is just not interested

[En-oh-eh-to now 147]

Notes finally out from that other USCIS-AILA meeting on Oct. 23 (yes, there was another meeting on that day)

6. Update on Stand-Alone I-130 Processing by USCIS Field Offices

Please provide an update on the processing of stand-alone I-130 petitions by USCIS field offices.

a. Are field offices still receiving and adjudicating stand-alone I-130s?

USCIS Response: There are still a small number of stand-alone Immediate Relative I-

130 petitions in the Field Offices for completion. However, the Field Offices will not

receive any additional stand-alone Immediate Relative I-130s for adjudication. USCIS

provided information to the public regarding this issue on October 21, 2013.

b. If so, when will the NBC start adjudicating these cases again?

USCIS Response: On October 21, 2013, USCIS provided information to the public

regarding the workload transfer of stand-alone Immediate Relative I-130s from the NBC

to certain Service Centers. The NBC stand-alone I-130 casework is being transferred to

the Nebraska, Texas and California Service Centers to balance overall workload. If a

customer’s petition was transferred, he or she will receive a notice of the transfer

indicating when the case was moved and to which Service Center. The I-130 receipt

number will not change, and the transfer will not further delay the processing of the case.

c. Are there plans to transfer additional stand-alone I-130 petitions or other types of

applications or petitions to USCIS field offices for adjudication?

USCIS Response: There are no plans to transfer additional standalone Immediate

Relative Form I-130s or other form types to the field for adjudication beyond the forms

that are currently adjudicated in the field (e.g., concurrently filed Form I-130s and Form

I-485s, Form N-400, etc.)

Nice how they completely dodged the question about when the NBC will start adjudicating I-130's. Well done, AILA for just letting that one go. You've got no teeth at all.

[DvMan 49]

At this point I am beyond infuriated! Complete lack of transparency. Their workflow is so out of whack its laughable...but not. Its bordering criminal. And I think they should not get to cash our checks until they open our files....and then at that point scan the dang things into an electronic file that can be opened right at NVC without issue. I'm losing hope in the process and its putting a strain on things..

[lovex3 1]

What about starting a petition on Change.org? copy and paste the blog letter. Then send it to everyone here.. and on VJ facebook.

just a thought

But there is already a petition on Change.org

I know it is not the exact one but it is to decrease the processing time of I-130. Don't you think it would be better to try and get enough signatures for the petition we already have going? We still need 756 more signatures.

Incase anyone missed it, here is the link:

http://www.change.org/petitions/president-obama-uscis-dhs-decrease-wait-time-for-i-130-petition-for-alien-relative

[lovex3 1]

Yeah, I totally agree. They avoided everything by stating that they have basically "answered" to the general public. Useless!!

Notes finally out from that other USCIS-AILA meeting on Oct. 23 (yes, there was another meeting on that day)

6. Update on Stand-Alone I-130 Processing by USCIS Field Offices

Please provide an update on the processing of stand-alone I-130 petitions by USCIS field offices.

a. Are field offices still receiving and adjudicating stand-alone I-130s?

USCIS Response: There are still a small number of stand-alone Immediate Relative I-

130 petitions in the Field Offices for completion. However, the Field Offices will not

receive any additional stand-alone Immediate Relative I-130s for adjudication. USCIS

provided information to the public regarding this issue on October 21, 2013.

b. If so, when will the NBC start adjudicating these cases again?

USCIS Response: On October 21, 2013, USCIS provided information to the public

regarding the workload transfer of stand-alone Immediate Relative I-130s from the NBC

to certain Service Centers. The NBC stand-alone I-130 casework is being transferred to

the Nebraska, Texas and California Service Centers to balance overall workload. If a

customer’s petition was transferred, he or she will receive a notice of the transfer

indicating when the case was moved and to which Service Center. The I-130 receipt

number will not change, and the transfer will not further delay the processing of the case.

c. Are there plans to transfer additional stand-alone I-130 petitions or other types of

applications or petitions to USCIS field offices for adjudication?

USCIS Response: There are no plans to transfer additional standalone Immediate

Relative Form I-130s or other form types to the field for adjudication beyond the forms

that are currently adjudicated in the field (e.g., concurrently filed Form I-130s and Form

I-485s, Form N-400, etc.)

Nice how they completely dodged the question about when the NBC will start adjudicating I-130's. Well done, AILA for just letting that one go. You've got no teeth at all.

[lovex3 1]

Maybe it might be bit too far fetched, but what if...
we just start emailing and contacting our congressmen and other politically influential people everyday. It may not mean much but isn't it worth a try? And in the meantime we can continue to ask others to join in on sending the same message and... maybe.. just maybe they will finally get the hint that we are not going to stop until we see some changes.

[Lakehouse 293]

Follow this thread and all that has been started/ done by a petitioning committee here on VJ.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/459909-usc-green-card-petitioners-committee/

There is no point making several separate efforts and splitting the tally of people involved, as it makes better sense to be one large voice working together.

Continue to spread the word!

[BOS_LHR 829]

Follow this thread and all that has been started/ done by a petitioning committee here on VJ.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/459909-usc-green-card-petitioners-committee/

There is no point making several separate efforts and splitting the tally of people involved, as it makes better sense to be one large voice working together.

Continue to spread the word!

The link you've provided is for this thread.