VSC - New Processing times

[yash_ash 0]

I just called USCIS VSC, the lady took my receipt number and checked the status and she said right now they are not processing your case, and she referred me to USCIS website to check on the status. I started arguing that my case falls outside of the processing time and she replied saying that there is a backlong and she said thank you and then she hung up....

[CJ Vasani 0]

Guys...I think let's wait a couple of days and see what kind of approval activity we see out of VSC and then come Thursday let's call away. I think they will 'HAVE' to start approving faster given the new times.

[Gigli2008 70]

Msnoob. Your timeline and mine are almost the same. Since they hinted that you should request an expedite, did they tell you what reason you should use? And are you gonna do it?

Gigli.

The six months only refers to the I-129 NOA Date. This means that if your I-129 date is before April 20th, you are outside the processing time. Or if your I130 date is before the posted February 26th date.

I called the USCIS hotline using the options listed in a previous post which connects you to Vermont Service Center. I was connected to a lady who identified herself as "Officer Norma". She looked up my information and confirmed that my case was 30 days outside of the processing window (it's actually 25, but she said that was close enough). She also confirmed that I hadn't received an RFE and that there was no activity on the case in the last 60 days. Because of these things, she told me to call back and file an expedite. Didn't make any sense to me... but at this point, if someone told me to do the hokey pokey I would try it.

So I called back to the 1-800 number and pressed some options that indicated I believed I was outside of the normal processing time. I was connected with Agent Jeff who again looked up my information. I told him what "Officer Norma" told me and he rattled off a list of reasons for an expedite. He took my information and filed a service request for the expedite. He told me that I should hear something within 5 days.

From the other end, I spoke with the representative at my Congresswomans office. She tells me that the processing time for the I-129 is Feb 1st. I have to literally beg her to open a web browser and see that the processing date was updated. She then tells me that ... they just updated the date so give them some time! #######!!! Seven months isn't enough time?? She said that they told her that my case was assigned to someone and to call back within a week.

Some of this should make me feel better... but I simply feel deflated at this point. Sorry to vent...

[Gigli2008 70]

I will try and exercise patience and give them till October 31st. Then I will bug everyone I can, the congressman once more (which I did last week), the senator, every single week after that until they are tired of me and comply just to get me off their case.

[xochitl 0]

Hi all,

I just called the 1-800 number. I told them that I filed on April 3rd and that, according to the website, I am outside their 6 month processing time.

The woman I spoke with said that VSC has completed applications up to March 8th. She said that they are currently processing my application but that it would be about one more month before VSC completes my application. I don't know how much of this is true, just thought I'd pass on the info to you all.

[msnoob 3]

Msnoob. Your timeline and mine are almost the same. Since they hinted that you should request an expedite, did they tell you what reason you should use? And are you gonna do it?

Gigli.

She did not state what reason to use. I didn't even think to ask. I get so frustrated with the run around... I forget to ask the important stuff

But yes, I am trying the expedite.

[SraCastillo 0]

so it seems that the k3 are not going to be adjudicating by the i-130 noa date ???

[CJ Vasani 0]

so it seems that the k3 are not going to be adjudicating by the i-130 noa date ???

No...it seems like they will honor the whichever date that falls outside of the processing time...Senora...you should give them a call asap.

[SraCastillo 0]

you think?? cjvasani I have lost hope already I want to call but to tell them what? I want to cry so bad today my husband's corporate email is down today so I have no communication with him right now so I'm so depressed

Edited October 20, 2008 by SraCastillo

[cjgator 2]

Actually, you can't do squat with regards to taking any action with USCIS until you are at 7 months. You have to wait 30 days beyond the six-month window before USCIS will take a request to follow up on your case. Trust me, I just tried. The idiots at national customer service just told me 45 minutes ago I had to wait until 11/4 (which is 7 months from my NOA1 on the I-129F) before they could submit the request.

I then proceeded to call VSC directly, and the officer said there was no activity on my case, and yes, there was a huge backlog, they have received many calls today, and the agents were not taking any action on these calls made directly to VSC. They would only report on whether anything has happened with the case.

So, while today's posting is better than nothing I suppose, it really changes little to nothing of the reality, except that for those who are now at 7 (not 6) months, at least you can file an inquiry on your case, which basically will do little or nothing to get it done more quickly. I mean, take a look at Igor's list and see how many people with K-3 applications in Early april, march, february, and even january are still waiting! The whole thing is pathetic.

-CJ

The six months only refers to the I-129 NOA Date. This means that if your I-129 date is before April 20th, you are outside the processing time. Or if your I130 date is before the posted February 26th date.

I called the USCIS hotline using the options listed in a previous post which connects you to Vermont Service Center. I was connected to a lady who identified herself as "Officer Norma". She looked up my information and confirmed that my case was 30 days outside of the processing window (it's actually 25, but she said that was close enough). She also confirmed that I hadn't received an RFE and that there was no activity on the case in the last 60 days. Because of these things, she told me to call back and file an expedite. Didn't make any sense to me... but at this point, if someone told me to do the hokey pokey I would try it.

So I called back to the 1-800 number and pressed some options that indicated I believed I was outside of the normal processing time. I was connected with Agent Jeff who again looked up my information. I told him what "Officer Norma" told me and he rattled off a list of reasons for an expedite. He took my information and filed a service request for the expedite. He told me that I should hear something within 5 days.

From the other end, I spoke with the representative at my Congresswomans office. She tells me that the processing time for the I-129 is Feb 1st. I have to literally beg her to open a web browser and see that the processing date was updated. She then tells me that ... they just updated the date so give them some time! #######!!! Seven months isn't enough time?? She said that they told her that my case was assigned to someone and to call back within a week.

Some of this should make me feel better... but I simply feel deflated at this point. Sorry to vent...

[Brad and Vika 129]

Actually, you can't do squat with regards to taking any action with USCIS until you are at 7 months. You have to wait 30 days beyond the six-month window before USCIS will take a request to follow up on your case. Trust me, I just tried. The idiots at national customer service just told me 45 minutes ago I had to wait until 11/4 (which is 7 months from my NOA1 on the I-129F) before they could submit the request.

I then proceeded to call VSC directly, and the officer said there was no activity on my case, and yes, there was a huge backlog, they have received many calls today, and the agents were not taking any action on these calls made directly to VSC. They would only report on whether anything has happened with the case.

So, while today's posting is better than nothing I suppose, it really changes little to nothing of the reality, except that for those who are now at 7 (not 6) months, at least you can file an inquiry on your case, which basically will do little or nothing to get it done more quickly. I mean, take a look at Igor's list and see how many people with K-3 applications in Early april, march, february, and even january are still waiting! The whole thing is pathetic.

-CJ

The six months only refers to the I-129 NOA Date. This means that if your I-129 date is before April 20th, you are outside the processing time. Or if your I130 date is before the posted February 26th date.

I called the USCIS hotline using the options listed in a previous post which connects you to Vermont Service Center. I was connected to a lady who identified herself as "Officer Norma". She looked up my information and confirmed that my case was 30 days outside of the processing window (it's actually 25, but she said that was close enough). She also confirmed that I hadn't received an RFE and that there was no activity on the case in the last 60 days. Because of these things, she told me to call back and file an expedite. Didn't make any sense to me... but at this point, if someone told me to do the hokey pokey I would try it.

So I called back to the 1-800 number and pressed some options that indicated I believed I was outside of the normal processing time. I was connected with Agent Jeff who again looked up my information. I told him what "Officer Norma" told me and he rattled off a list of reasons for an expedite. He took my information and filed a service request for the expedite. He told me that I should hear something within 5 days.

From the other end, I spoke with the representative at my Congresswomans office. She tells me that the processing time for the I-129 is Feb 1st. I have to literally beg her to open a web browser and see that the processing date was updated. She then tells me that ... they just updated the date so give them some time! #######!!! Seven months isn't enough time?? She said that they told her that my case was assigned to someone and to call back within a week.

Some of this should make me feel better... but I simply feel deflated at this point. Sorry to vent...

It is indeed pathetic.

[Vernice 0]

I just called the 800 number and the woman I spoke to acknowledged that my case was outside there processing dates. She was going to put in a service request but then said the computer wouldn't let her do it because they are processing cases dated as of March 4!

[cmnb 0]

VSC might be getting so many calls on this since there are still a bunch of feb and march filers still waiting...i have a funny feeling that we are going to see another wave of transfer applications...VSC might be swamped with calls right now. so either we will see a bunch of approvals in the next week or two or a new wave of transfers. if they start transferring, they will transfer until end of april.

[SraCastillo 0]

I just called the 800 number and the woman I spoke to acknowledged that my case was outside there processing dates. She was going to put in a service request but then said the computer wouldn't let her do it because they are processing cases dated as of March 4!

they told you your k3 was outside processing times??

[Vernice 0]

Yes, my K-3.