Confusing conversation with USCIS re:NSC

[winterpassing 0]

I just called the USCIS "mis-information"-line to inquire about my year-old I-751 application filed at the lovely NSC. After taking all my information the USCIS representative told me that my case was definitely out of the time range by as much as 180 days. I was dumbfounded of course and said the current priority date for NSC is Feb 10th 2007 so how can I be out by 180 days. He then said NSC is currently processing applications filed in Aug 2007 and that the 02/07 date just shows "when visas become available" or something of that sort. He put in a service request for my case and said an immigration officer should have it by 03/16. I was also advised to make an infopass appointment to get a stamp in my passport (extension expires 04/08).

What he said does not sound right to me. What do you guys think? I didn't want to argue with him because he sounded a bit stressed but the whole time I'm thinking "What the heck is this guy talking about?".

[Spiderette 0]

Honestly, what do the dates on their site mean?? We know that those dates are not accurate. i once heard those dates are the date of the absolute last application they are processing, but that's not true either, since people have NOA's predating those.

California says to be processing applications received July 19, 2007, but we all know that date is #######, because people who applied in November and December are being approved.

Anyhow, I've always said they can stop wasting their time on posting those...

[kaydee457 13]

I just called the USCIS "mis-information"-line to inquire about my year-old I-751 application filed at the lovely NSC. After taking all my information the USCIS representative told me that my case was definitely out of the time range by as much as 180 days. I was dumbfounded of course and said the current priority date for NSC is Feb 10th 2007 so how can I be out by 180 days. He then said NSC is currently processing applications filed in Aug 2007 and that the 02/07 date just shows "when visas become available" or something of that sort. He put in a service request for my case and said an immigration officer should have it by 03/16. I was also advised to make an infopass appointment to get a stamp in my passport (extension expires 04/08).

What he said does not sound right to me. What do you guys think? I didn't want to argue with him because he sounded a bit stressed but the whole time I'm thinking "What the heck is this guy talking about?".

I would do the infopass.

It would just be a matter of having peace of mind. I would never take any information over the phone from these people.

You'll have no tangible proof of any conversation with them if it's found that they mislead you, and from what I've read in these forums, that's a likely scenario.

[Illinois77 0]

@winterpassing, interesting...! I have no confidence in their "services".

I see you are also in Chicago. I was just at the Chicago office with an Infopass appointment, to inquire about my case (you and I have about the same timeline). The lady just read off the screen what I have been reading for one year now..." the petition was received on 2/2/07 and we will notify you once a decision has been made...". Well, that was NO news to me. She did not know anything further.

I was also told that Chicago only gives 60 days extension at a time. I will be travelling in April (I'll be gone on the day my ext.expires) and was asked to come back right before my trip so I could get the most out of my 60 days extension stamp. Then I'd have to return every 60 days for more, until the case is decided. Sounds great, doesn't it! B)

Good luck with everything!

[Spiderette 0]

@winterpassing, interesting...! I have no confidence in their "services".

I see you are also in Chicago. I was just at the Chicago office with an Infopass appointment, to inquire about my case (you and I have about the same timeline). The lady just read off the screen what I have been reading for one year now..." the petition was received on 2/2/07 and we will notify you once a decision has been made...". Well, that was NO news to me. She did not know anything further.

I was also told that Chicago only gives 60 days extension at a time. I will be travelling in April (I'll be gone on the day my ext.expires) and was asked to come back right before my trip so I could get the most out of my 60 days extension stamp. Then I'd have to return every 60 days for more, until the case is decided. Sounds great, doesn't it! B)

Good luck with everything!

And that's what frustrates me the most... people say "what's the big deal about waiting to get approved, you're with your loved one" well, when they don't approve us we have to go through the inconvenience of getting stamps, showing employees extension letters etc.

I'm also traveling in April, and I need a visa to go to France since I'm from South Africa... and I can tell already the SA & French consulate is not going to be excited about me having some letter showing I'm legitimately here.

We paid good money for this petition and we should be approved in a time fashion!

My boss asks me at least once a week if I've received my GC and I've told him about the letter and showed it to him, but he is not familiar with it, and I know he too will be more comfortable knowing I have the actual card.

Edited February 15, 2008 by Spiderette

[Illinois77 0]

My boss asks me at least once a week if I've received my GC and I've told him about the letter and showed it to him, but he is not familiar with it, and I know he too will be more comfortable knowing I have the actual card.

That's funny, my company does not even seem to care. Well, if you go through the "NCS processing times - is USCIS lying" thread, there is a memo posted from www.uscis.gov (I think posted by Sandeep?). Maybe it would help if you had your employer pull it up. It clearly states we are not out of status if we have that extension letter and a filed petition.

[diadromous mermaid 36]

I just called the USCIS "mis-information"-line to inquire about my year-old I-751 application filed at the lovely NSC. After taking all my information the USCIS representative told me that my case was definitely out of the time range by as much as 180 days. I was dumbfounded of course and said the current priority date for NSC is Feb 10th 2007 so how can I be out by 180 days. He then said NSC is currently processing applications filed in Aug 2007 and that the 02/07 date just shows "when visas become available" or something of that sort. He put in a service request for my case and said an immigration officer should have it by 03/16. I was also advised to make an infopass appointment to get a stamp in my passport (extension expires 04/08).

What he said does not sound right to me. What do you guys think? I didn't want to argue with him because he sounded a bit stressed but the whole time I'm thinking "What the heck is this guy talking about?".

I agree, the customer service person was befuddled. If you have an NOA that extends the expiry date of your GC until April 2008, you are not out of the time range. USCIS anticipates that it could take up to 12 months, ergo the extension letter. If you do not see something by mid-March I'd get an INFOPASS and see what's up.

[Spiderette 0]

I'm not worried about loosing my job, but my boss is just curious about the whole thing. I told him he'd be *close to* the first person who finds out when my new card is ordered.

[winterpassing 0]

Thanks for your replies, everyone. I made an infopass appointment for next Friday to get my passport stamped. I'm so ready for this to be over!

[iansig40 1]

I just called the USCIS "mis-information"-line to inquire about my year-old I-751 application filed at the lovely NSC. After taking all my information the USCIS representative told me that my case was definitely out of the time range by as much as 180 days. I was dumbfounded of course and said the current priority date for NSC is Feb 10th 2007 so how can I be out by 180 days. He then said NSC is currently processing applications filed in Aug 2007 and that the 02/07 date just shows "when visas become available" or something of that sort. He put in a service request for my case and said an immigration officer should have it by 03/16. I was also advised to make an infopass appointment to get a stamp in my passport (extension expires 04/08).

What he said does not sound right to me. What do you guys think? I didn't want to argue with him because he sounded a bit stressed but the whole time I'm thinking "What the heck is this guy talking about?".

Guess what …I called them today also and all I could get was “call back in 30 days” suggesting on the same time to keep checking on USCIS website like we don’t know already how much ####### they post on their website . NOBODY KNOWS FOR SURE ..what’s the processing time date for I-751 right now at least at Nebraska Service Center .

I contacted again my Congressman today and one of their clerks told me that Nebraska replied back to their request (my case) saying that some cases will take a lot longer based on the applicant place of birth .Hmmmm…..I’m Canadian so I’m just wondering how long will take to process an application coming from an Iranian, Syrian, or any Arab nationality ?????? Let’s admit this is another screw-up like we got accustomed to see coming from USCIS

Their solution to my problem was “ go and get a stamp on your passport “ WELL…..I DON”T WANT THAT . I WANT MY GC not all kind of extensions .I hope someone from USCIS is checking on this website and maybe will make some notes!!!!!!!

[jennybirgitta 0]

I am getting the same every time I call too. Last time I called I got through to an immigration officer and she said that I-751 processing at NSC now takes 1 year and 30 days. One person on the NSC-list, Bertrand, fits into that timeframe. But no one has been approved after that as far as I know.

Guess what …I called them today also and all I could get was "call back in 30 days" suggesting on the same time to keep checking on USCIS website like we don't know already how much ####### they post on their website . NOBODY KNOWS FOR SURE ..what's the processing time date for I-751 right now at least at Nebraska Service Center .

I contacted again my Congressman today and one of their clerks told me that Nebraska replied back to their request (my case) saying that some cases will take a lot longer based on the applicant place of birth .Hmmmm…..I'm Canadian so I'm just wondering how long will take to process an application coming from an Iranian, Syrian, or any Arab nationality ?????? Let's admit this is another screw-up like we got accustomed to see coming from USCIS

Their solution to my problem was " go and get a stamp on your passport " WELL…..I DON"T WANT THAT . I WANT MY GC not all kind of extensions .I hope someone from USCIS is checking on this website and maybe will make some notes!!!!!!!

[iansig40 1]

I am getting the same every time I call too. Last time I called I got through to an immigration officer and she said that I-751 processing at NSC now takes 1 year and 30 days. One person on the NSC-list, Bertrand, fits into that timeframe. But no one has been approved after that as far as I know.

Guess what …I called them today also and all I could get was "call back in 30 days" suggesting on the same time to keep checking on USCIS website like we don't know already how much ####### they post on their website . NOBODY KNOWS FOR SURE ..what's the processing time date for I-751 right now at least at Nebraska Service Center .

I contacted again my Congressman today and one of their clerks told me that Nebraska replied back to their request (my case) saying that some cases will take a lot longer based on the applicant place of birth .Hmmmm…..I'm Canadian so I'm just wondering how long will take to process an application coming from an Iranian, Syrian, or any Arab nationality ?????? Let's admit this is another screw-up like we got accustomed to see coming from USCIS

Their solution to my problem was " go and get a stamp on your passport " WELL…..I DON"T WANT THAT . I WANT MY GC not all kind of extensions .I hope someone from USCIS is checking on this website and maybe will make some notes!!!!!!!

I would say maybe 14 to 16 months before these ###***ES will do any applications reviews .What can we do about it ????

Is there anybody there that wants to join in a law suit against them???I'm more then interested to know how many people out there wants to join me !

[MDZJ 0]

Yep, after reading these posting, I have a feeling that I have to wait a bit longer. My NOA date was 1/25/07. In a week it will be a year and a month for me. Betrand's NOA date was 12/19/06 and her case was approved on 1/29/08... At NSC's current processing speed, it will probably take at least a couple more months before they will touch my case. My extension expires in April. I will definitely need a stamp then. Luckily my company's HR hasn't started asking questions about my status yet.

I am getting the same every time I call too. Last time I called I got through to an immigration officer and she said that I-751 processing at NSC now takes 1 year and 30 days. One person on the NSC-list, Bertrand, fits into that timeframe. But no one has been approved after that as far as I know.

Guess what …I called them today also and all I could get was "call back in 30 days" suggesting on the same time to keep checking on USCIS website like we don't know already how much ####### they post on their website . NOBODY KNOWS FOR SURE ..what's the processing time date for I-751 right now at least at Nebraska Service Center .

I contacted again my Congressman today and one of their clerks told me that Nebraska replied back to their request (my case) saying that some cases will take a lot longer based on the applicant place of birth .Hmmmm…..I'm Canadian so I'm just wondering how long will take to process an application coming from an Iranian, Syrian, or any Arab nationality ?????? Let's admit this is another screw-up like we got accustomed to see coming from USCIS

Their solution to my problem was " go and get a stamp on your passport " WELL…..I DON"T WANT THAT . I WANT MY GC not all kind of extensions .I hope someone from USCIS is checking on this website and maybe will make some notes!!!!!!!

I would say maybe 14 to 16 months before these ###***ES will do any applications reviews .What can we do about it ????

Is there anybody there that wants to join in a law suit against them???I'm more then interested to know how many people out there wants to join me !

[Illinois 0]

I called last week too, and was given the processing date that is posted on the web. On top of all, the woman had the nerve to tell me that USCIS posts processing dates biweekly. I basically lost it, asked her if she lives in a different universe, and accused her of lying to cusomers. That day, I was most likely being the "customer from hell"!!! I am not proud of it, but I've had it up here with USCIS. They should get rid of the customer service agents who serve no productive role, and use that money to hire some folks to adjudicate the papers.

The appointment system for Infopass says if you are following up on a pending application, you should have a service request confirmation if coming for an interview. It does not make sense for those of us stuck at NSC.

I have an opportunity to do some freelance work, and cannot follow up because right now, I have less than a month of valid time on my extension. I wonder if USCIS can provide restitution for opportunities foregone because of their incompetence. I also need to travel in the next few months. Oh! But wait! We should get used to it, according to some VJ folks

[iansig40 1]

I called last week too, and was given the processing date that is posted on the web. On top of all, the woman had the nerve to tell me that USCIS posts processing dates biweekly. I basically lost it, asked her if she lives in a different universe, and accused her of lying to cusomers. That day, I was most likely being the "customer from hell"!!! I am not proud of it, but I've had it up here with USCIS. They should get rid of the customer service agents who serve no productive role, and use that money to hire some folks to adjudicate the papers.

The appointment system for Infopass says if you are following up on a pending application, you should have a service request confirmation if coming for an interview. It does not make sense for those of us stuck at NSC.

I have an opportunity to do some freelance work, and cannot follow up because right now, I have less than a month of valid time on my extension. I wonder if USCIS can provide restitution for opportunities foregone because of their incompetence. I also need to travel in the next few months. Oh! But wait! We should get used to it, according to some VJ folks

Yes ,for sure they should get rid of of the customer service agents ,no help or any new information's will come from them just an extra waist of money ,your money ,my money....our money ! Like you I'm also sick and tired of hearing more and more that "we are not a priority " and other type of applications should be processed first .That's BS!

I won't be surprised at all to see Nebraska moving again one day from the last date posted on their website last month