Is it really first come first serve???

[Bill Warner 0]

Hello,

I'm just wondering if USCIS is really processing the applications on first-come-first-serve basis. does any one have any idea? The reason i'm questioning that is because i see some people have filed their application later than others but still they get their approval sooner (assuming that there is no RFE and docs are all complete). do they get stuck in FBI or something that takes more or less? or some stuff such as, making sure all documents are sorted and putting more evidence may actually help to reduce the time?

-Michael

[Ana&D 0]

Hello,

I'm just wondering if USCIS is really processing the applications on first-come-first-serve basis. does any one have any idea? The reason i'm questioning that is because i see some people have filed their application later than others but still they get their approval sooner (assuming that there is no RFE and docs are all complete). do they get stuck in FBI or something that takes more or less? or some stuff such as, making sure all documents are sorted and putting more evidence may actually help to reduce the time?

-Michael

It is supposed to be in the order of petitions' receipt at the service centers. However, some things might cause delay regardless of how perfect and organized the petition package is. Here is a link to Q&A session with former adjudicator to give you an idea of what is going on once your petition reaches USCIS. Click Here

[pushbrk 13,011]

Hello,

I'm just wondering if USCIS is really processing the applications on first-come-first-serve basis. does any one have any idea? The reason i'm questioning that is because i see some people have filed their application later than others but still they get their approval sooner (assuming that there is no RFE and docs are all complete). do they get stuck in FBI or something that takes more or less? or some stuff such as, making sure all documents are sorted and putting more evidence may actually help to reduce the time?

-Michael

Even if the process for two petitions (of the sam type) filed the same day begins the same day, the process has multiple steps. There can be delays at any step through the process from NOA1 to NOA2 with no information about where you are in that multiple step process.

The I-129F you filed is a petition, not an application. The visa application will be filed abroad by the beneficiary after/if your petition is approved.

[bora bora 1]

Hello,

I'm just wondering if USCIS is really processing the applications on first-come-first-serve basis. does any one have any idea? The reason i'm questioning that is because i see some people have filed their application later than others but still they get their approval sooner (assuming that there is no RFE and docs are all complete). do they get stuck in FBI or something that takes more or less? or some stuff such as, making sure all documents are sorted and putting more evidence may actually help to reduce the time?

-Michael