Some inside info on app processing at CSC

[Firstenburg 0]

My least favorite part of this process is the COMPLETE LACK OF INFORMATION from USCIS. So in the spirit of transparency and sharing what I learn so it (hopefully) benefits you all, I'm sharing what I just learned from someone inside the CSC about the processing of applications. I figure every little bit we learn is going to be useful to all of us, and I encourage anyone who learns steps in the process to post that information here.

I used the 'RFE trick' and talked to an actual human being inside the CSC about my app. I posted in July 2007 and have not received a single RFE or touch since then. Here's what I learned about the processs: I was told that my application just moved from the filing room to the filing shelf, and was earmarked for distribution to a processing officer. I was told that apps on the shelf move quickly to an officer, but when asked what "quickly" means, I was told only that I should expect some kind of response "within 30 days".... Until this call, I never knew there was a filing room, or a filing shelf, or anything about distribution. So this may already be common knowledge, but I didn't know any of it and wanted to share.

Also of interest, I was told that my I-130 has been coupled with my I-129F (K3) application so they could be processed together. Mine were filed pretty far apart, so for anyone in my same situation, take hope.

[trailmix 77]

You might find this posting interesting (can be found in the Guides section of VJ)

Question and Answer Session with a former USCIS Adjudicator

Edited January 22, 2008 by trailmix

[Phil and Reem 0]

You might find this posting interesting (can be found in the Guides section of VJ)

Question and Answer Session with a former USCIS Adjudicator

very helpful... thanks!