Old TSC cases transferred to VSC

[Ara4 0]

Quick question:

In the time card, you list the date for biometrics. I submitted to TSC in April, got moved to VSC, but I haven't gone in for biometrics because I haven't received a letter saying that I should. Don't we do biometrics after we're approved? Have you guys gone in for biometrics already?

Thanks,

Ara

[junglee069 0]

hey james - thanks for updating me - i hadn't checked up on vj or the uscis site in a week or two - and yes, i was infact touched on 2/25.

i am about, what - 10 days away from a full year since we applied! this is madness.

oh well, all is well that ends well. let's see how much longer they drag us. any bets?

[Pici0274 0]

I was just wondering about something. In the last letter that came....

Current Status: This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred.

The CRI89 PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED was transferred and is now pending standard processing at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done, counting from when USCIS received it. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. To receive e-mail updates, follow the link below to register.

What about this line?....

You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done, counting from when USCIS received it.

Doesn't that mean when USCIS received it in Texas, before the transfer?

[junglee069 0]

I was just wondering about something. In the last letter that came....

Current Status: This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred.

The CRI89 PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED was transferred and is now pending standard processing at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done, counting from when USCIS received it. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. To receive e-mail updates, follow the link below to register.

What about this line?....

You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done, counting from when USCIS received it.

Doesn't that mean when USCIS received it in Texas, before the transfer?

first and foremost, i would never give much credibility to anything uscis says, let alone attempt to infer what it is that they really mean to say. you can never read between the lines.

having said that, i'd stick to vsc dates - as that is where we are, and be cogniscent of the fact that a bunch of tsc cases have been dumped on their laps - meaning they will attempt to play catch-up to the point that the dates they claim they are processing are as accurate as can be.

[James 2]

Quick question:

In the time card, you list the date for biometrics. I submitted to TSC in April, got moved to VSC, but I haven't gone in for biometrics because I haven't received a letter saying that I should. Don't we do biometrics after we're approved? Have you guys gone in for biometrics already?

Thanks,

Ara

Biometrics are done within a month or so after filing your petition, so your appointment letter was lost somewhere. I've heard one possibly apocryphal tale of someone being approved without having biometrics, but I wouldn't rely on that.

I would immediately take my NOA1 down to the nearest ASC (click here to find it) and ask to have them done. Lots of people who never received their biometrics appointment notice have done the same thing. Lots have also wasted time making phone calls, InfoPass appointments, etc., to try and get a notice. Best thing is to take matters into your own hands.

[James 2]

hey james - thanks for updating me - i hadn't checked up on vj or the uscis site in a week or two - and yes, i was infact touched on 2/25.

i am about, what - 10 days away from a full year since we applied! this is madness.

oh well, all is well that ends well. let's see how much longer they drag us. any bets?

If I were a betting man, I would probably go the logical route and guess that the March 1 processing time is now more or less accurate, and people (at least us bulk transfers) will be approved about a year after our filing dates.

How long can it take an adjudicator to look at an individual file and decide it should be approved? I can't imagine it taking more than a half-hour tops, and less with certain other cases (like 5 mins. for people like Joel and me who have kids). There should be no FBI name/background check holdup because they're now allowed to approve petitions that have been in the system for more than six months even if that check hasn't been done.

[junglee069 0]

hey james - thanks for updating me - i hadn't checked up on vj or the uscis site in a week or two - and yes, i was infact touched on 2/25.

i am about, what - 10 days away from a full year since we applied! this is madness.

oh well, all is well that ends well. let's see how much longer they drag us. any bets?

If I were a betting man, I would probably go the logical route and guess that the March 1 processing time is now more or less accurate, and people (at least us bulk transfers) will be approved about a year after our filing dates.

How long can it take an adjudicator to look at an individual file and decide it should be approved? I can't imagine it taking more than a half-hour tops, and less with certain other cases (like 5 mins. for people like Joel and me who have kids). There should be no FBI name/background check holdup because they're now allowed to approve petitions that have been in the system for more than six months even if that check hasn't been done.

we have a daughter as well - so add me to that 5 minute approval time frame! ;-)

[us1415 0]

hey james - thanks for updating me - i hadn't checked up on vj or the uscis site in a week or two - and yes, i was infact touched on 2/25.

i am about, what - 10 days away from a full year since we applied! this is madness.

oh well, all is well that ends well. let's see how much longer they drag us. any bets?

If I were a betting man, I would probably go the logical route and guess that the March 1 processing time is now more or less accurate, and people (at least us bulk transfers) will be approved about a year after our filing dates.

How long can it take an adjudicator to look at an individual file and decide it should be approved? I can't imagine it taking more than a half-hour tops, and less with certain other cases (like 5 mins. for people like Joel and me who have kids). There should be no FBI name/background check holdup because they're now allowed to approve petitions that have been in the system for more than six months even if that check hasn't been done.

we have a daughter as well - so add me to that 5 minute approval time frame! ;-)

We have 2. Would that be 2.5 minutes then?

Edited March 4, 2008 by us1415

[James 2]

hey james - thanks for updating me - i hadn't checked up on vj or the uscis site in a week or two - and yes, i was infact touched on 2/25.

i am about, what - 10 days away from a full year since we applied! this is madness.

oh well, all is well that ends well. let's see how much longer they drag us. any bets?

If I were a betting man, I would probably go the logical route and guess that the March 1 processing time is now more or less accurate, and people (at least us bulk transfers) will be approved about a year after our filing dates.

How long can it take an adjudicator to look at an individual file and decide it should be approved? I can't imagine it taking more than a half-hour tops, and less with certain other cases (like 5 mins. for people like Joel and me who have kids). There should be no FBI name/background check holdup because they're now allowed to approve petitions that have been in the system for more than six months even if that check hasn't been done.

we have a daughter as well - so add me to that 5 minute approval time frame! ;-)

We have 2. Would that be 2.5 minutes then?

I think if you have more than one like we do, they should just rubber stamp the damned petition approved upon receipt.

Unfortunately, there is a newbie over on this thread who believes that having children makes (or should make) no difference.

[Spiderette 0]

I think if you have more than one like we do, they should just rubber stamp the damned petition approved upon receipt.

Ha! I wish it was that easy

[Cassie 8]

hey james - thanks for updating me - i hadn't checked up on vj or the uscis site in a week or two - and yes, i was infact touched on 2/25.

i am about, what - 10 days away from a full year since we applied! this is madness.

oh well, all is well that ends well. let's see how much longer they drag us. any bets?

If I were a betting man, I would probably go the logical route and guess that the March 1 processing time is now more or less accurate, and people (at least us bulk transfers) will be approved about a year after our filing dates.

How long can it take an adjudicator to look at an individual file and decide it should be approved? I can't imagine it taking more than a half-hour tops, and less with certain other cases (like 5 mins. for people like Joel and me who have kids). There should be no FBI name/background check holdup because they're now allowed to approve petitions that have been in the system for more than six months even if that check hasn't been done.

we have a daughter as well - so add me to that 5 minute approval time frame! ;-)

We have 2. Would that be 2.5 minutes then?

I think if you have more than one like we do, they should just rubber stamp the damned petition approved upon receipt.

Unfortunately, there is a newbie over on this thread who believes that having children makes (or should make) no difference.

I don't think that was that person was trying to say, but whatev.

[Staashi 371]

With all due respect to the couples that have children, I don't think having kids makes a difference to USCIS in the realm of removing conditions as a precursor to a valid marriage. Sadly, in this day in age, having children doesn't prove you have a valid marriage - it proves that you can reproduce. Don't be mad, don't get offended - because it is not meant to be like that. I just make that observation after temping at a place that processes all the electronic child support payments for the State of Florida.

I still think that removing conditions is truly based on USCIS observing the comingling of finances - that officer will take his 5 or 10 mins with your case and look at your bank statements, financial documents, and take a gander at the kids - but what they really want to know is that you have made it very difficult for your lives to come undone should you want to end it.

[Spiderette 0]

With all due respect to the couples that have children, I don't think having kids makes a difference to USCIS in the realm of removing conditions as a precursor to a valid marriage.

With all due respect, please read your NOA...

"Birth certificates of any children born from the marriage"

if you don't think it makes a difference, why would they bother asking for it... Really,this whole subject is ridiculous.

We're not saying it counts AGAINST people who don't have children together, but it certainly DOES help couples who DO have kids.

[Jessiesgirl 0]

(like 5 mins. for people like Joel and me who have kids).

Unfortunately, there is a newbie over on this thread who believes that having children makes (or should make) no difference.

You wish!!!!

Ha ha ha, hit a nerve have I

I have watched you since I have joined this site James and you like to think you have all the say, and try and mow down anyone that doesnt agree with you

[Cassie 8]

With all due respect to the couples that have children, I don't think having kids makes a difference to USCIS in the realm of removing conditions as a precursor to a valid marriage.

With all due respect, please read your NOA...

"Birth certificates of any children born from the marriage"

if you don't think it makes a difference, why would they bother asking for it... Really,this whole subject is ridiculous.

We're not saying it counts AGAINST people who don't have children together, but it certainly DOES help couples who DO have kids.

I hear what you are saying, I really do.....but it's the "I have a kid so it should only take a minute to approve me / I automatically have a slam dunk case" sentiments being expressed in this forum that could possibly be rubbing some childless people the wrong way, myself being one of them.