Vermont Service Center SLOWER THAN OTHERS

[newhampshire 0]

Everyone is always saying how fast the Vermont Service Center is - but when you look at the statistics from this very site, Vermont is much slower than California, Nebraska, or Texas.

These figures are for NOA1s received in March/April and NOA2s for I-130 visa applications. It doesn't include couples still waiting for an NOA1 or an NOA2. My NOA1 was March 1, 2006, and I have not received an NOA2 yet. I'm wishing I had filed at another center now!

NEBRASKA

NOA1 NOA2

Tania and Khal 3/28/06 6/23/06

Belua & Jeff 3/22/06 6/29/06

Merasi & Paul 3/13/06 5/28/06

Pam & Bradyn 3/3/06 5/2/06

TEXAS

NOA1 NOA2

Stefan & Kay 5/4/06 6/5/06

David & Jenica 4/8/06 6/21/06

Kel's Frog & Kel 4/7/06 4/19/06

Marc & Jenifer 3/31/06 4/21/06

Husband & Wife US/UK 3/23/06 6/14/06

Sac & Rich 3/3/06 5/8/06

CALIFORNIA

NOA1 NOA2

Delia & Andy 4/6/06 6/30/06

D&M 3/21/06 7/5/06

Marc & Gina 3/16/06 6/13/06

S&B 3/13/06 5/31/06

K&P 3/9/06 5/18/06

Marcel & Son & G 3/4/06 5/10/06

Gavin & Teresa 3/1/06 5/15/06

VERMONT

NOA1 NOA2

Jhen & Brian 4/4/06 7/6/06

Lew & Sue 3/9/06 6/23/06

Edited July 11, 2006 by newhampshire

[Isabel 0]

hey newhampshire,

try to calm down, everything will work out .

Isabel

[aussiewench 9]

newhampshire

How many of those listed are DCF? You also just may get your wish and be processed at another center as there has been posts re VSC transferring I-130's to CSC.

[lquin 0]

newhampshire

How many of those listed are DCF? You also just may get your wish and be processed at another center as there has been posts re VSC transferring I-130's to CSC.

I know its frustrating having to wait, but your time will come....

[pupe 0]

I agree with you . Vermont very slow now ...what happen ????

[Kass 0]

When we first filed our attorney stated "you have Vermont" they have a track record for being pretty quick compared to the other service centers. Well now I have to say that is the phrase of the year for us. We had a wait with VSC. About 4 months for our NOA2.

I do not think it is the Service Center itself. I think it depends on what Adjudicator's desk your case lands on. A newbie or someone close to retirement. How many were on vacation this summer leaving the staffing short. No matter what it is maddening this I can say from experience.......

But as much as some may not want to hear this...there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Once you are out of VSC...and onto NVC...the process is better and quicker (again OUR experience).

As hard as it is (I know) take a deep breath and keep the faith!

oh and call them...I called then EVERY DAY...sometimes more than once to see if I got the same story *winks*.

[Beauty for Ashes 257]

When we first filed our attorney stated "you have Vermont" they have a track record for being pretty quick compared to the other service centers. Well now I have to say that is the phrase of the year for us. We had a wait with VSC. About 4 months for our NOA2.

I do not think it is the Service Center itself. I think it depends on what Adjudicator's desk your case lands on. A newbie or someone close to retirement. How many were on vacation this summer leaving the staffing short. No matter what it is maddening this I can say from experience.......

But as much as some may not want to hear this...there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Once you are out of VSC...and onto NVC...the process is better and quicker (again OUR experience).

As hard as it is (I know) take a deep breath and keep the faith!

oh and call them...I called then EVERY DAY...sometimes more than once to see if I got the same story *winks*.

vermont is a blessing... trust me... csc people are in hell. our waits are unreal

[Queen Jenn 0]

All petitions are different. There are people at CSC who have been waiting a long time. There are people at CSC who get fast approvals. There are also people at VSC who wait a long time and people at VSC who get fast approvals.

Like posted before . . . . it depends on the desk your case lands on. It also depends on your specific case and whether any RFE's are sent out.

I know it's hard, but be patient. It will all work out.

[Beauty for Ashes 257]

All petitions are different. There are people at CSC who have been waiting a long time. There are people at CSC who get fast approvals. There are also people at VSC who wait a long time and people at VSC who get fast approvals.

Like posted before . . . . it depends on the desk your case lands on. It also depends on your specific case and whether any RFE's are sent out.

I know it's hard, but be patient. It will all work out.

On average they are much much much much faster. Even fast approvals at csc are still slowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwer than VERMONT...CSC is the living hell

[Kass 0]

When we first filed our attorney stated "you have Vermont" they have a track record for being pretty quick compared to the other service centers. Well now I have to say that is the phrase of the year for us. We had a wait with VSC. About 4 months for our NOA2.

I do not think it is the Service Center itself. I think it depends on what Adjudicator's desk your case lands on. A newbie or someone close to retirement. How many were on vacation this summer leaving the staffing short. No matter what it is maddening this I can say from experience.......

But as much as some may not want to hear this...there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Once you are out of VSC...and onto NVC...the process is better and quicker (again OUR experience).

As hard as it is (I know) take a deep breath and keep the faith!

oh and call them...I called then EVERY DAY...sometimes more than once to see if I got the same story *winks*.

vermont is a blessing... trust me... csc people are in hell. our waits are unreal

Regardless of what Service Center you have, it is hell for anyone who has to wait.

Just think about those who have gotten RFE's imagine the regular wait and then the added wait of getting the RFE, the not knowing what the RFE is for then having to answer the RFE, send it back and then wait for the outcome.

Also note as I posted before it does depend on which Adjudicator your petition falls on. Some are quicker, some are more knowledgable and some are more user friendly. Then you have those that are having a bad day, may not know how to read legal documents (regardless of training), a whole array of reasons. It is like going through drive thru...some days you get a good burger and some days...not...even though they are call cooked the same.

Just keep in mind....that at the end of the day WE ARE ALL BLESSED as we will be with our LOVED ONES after the process is complete.

[Geist 0]

I filed at VSC as well for our I-130 but we got transferred to CSC. Trust me, the grass always looks like it's greener at another service center, but in reality it too is dry and brown

Waiting just plain sucks.

Where abouts in NH are you from?

[kim-786 0]

When we first filed our attorney stated "you have Vermont" they have a track record for being pretty quick compared to the other service centers. Well now I have to say that is the phrase of the year for us. We had a wait with VSC. About 4 months for our NOA2.

I do not think it is the Service Center itself. I think it depends on what Adjudicator's desk your case lands on. A newbie or someone close to retirement. How many were on vacation this summer leaving the staffing short. No matter what it is maddening this I can say from experience.......

But as much as some may not want to hear this...there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Once you are out of VSC...and onto NVC...the process is better and quicker (again OUR experience).

As hard as it is (I know) take a deep breath and keep the faith!

oh and call them...I called then EVERY DAY...sometimes more than once to see if I got the same story *winks*.

Believe me, VSC is still better than other Service centers. Try to put an inquiry by calling the 800 number. Try to speak with IO since the people who pick up the phone have no clue about your case otehr than what you can see online. Did u try to register online so you can how many touches are you getting. I found it very helpful. Good luck!

Edited October 1, 2007 by kim-786

[Beauty for Ashes 257]

When we first filed our attorney stated "you have Vermont" they have a track record for being pretty quick compared to the other service centers. Well now I have to say that is the phrase of the year for us. We had a wait with VSC. About 4 months for our NOA2.

I do not think it is the Service Center itself. I think it depends on what Adjudicator's desk your case lands on. A newbie or someone close to retirement. How many were on vacation this summer leaving the staffing short. No matter what it is maddening this I can say from experience.......

But as much as some may not want to hear this...there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Once you are out of VSC...and onto NVC...the process is better and quicker (again OUR experience).

As hard as it is (I know) take a deep breath and keep the faith!

oh and call them...I called then EVERY DAY...sometimes more than once to see if I got the same story *winks*.

vermont is a blessing... trust me... csc people are in hell. our waits are unreal

Regardless of what Service Center you have, it is hell for anyone who has to wait.

Just think about those who have gotten RFE's imagine the regular wait and then the added wait of getting the RFE, the not knowing what the RFE is for then having to answer the RFE, send it back and then wait for the outcome.

Also note as I posted before it does depend on which Adjudicator your petition falls on. Some are quicker, some are more knowledgable and some are more user friendly. Then you have those that are having a bad day, may not know how to read legal documents (regardless of training), a whole array of reasons. It is like going through drive thru...some days you get a good burger and some days...not...even though they are call cooked the same.

Just keep in mind....that at the end of the day WE ARE ALL BLESSED as we will be with our LOVED ONES after the process is complete.

trust me ... even long cases at vermont are faster than csc. I know people who got NOA2s out of there in 2 months. Can you imagine what its like for people at csc. You had an rfe and STILL made it out of there in 4 months. Those of us at CSC are IN HELL... look at our timelines... It s really so unfair I am sorry

[Beauty for Ashes 257]

newhampshire

How many of those listed are DCF? You also just may get your wish and be processed at another center as there has been posts re VSC transferring I-130's to CSC.

I know its frustrating having to wait, but your time will come....

90 days for an NOA1.. CSC is now at 180 days LOVELYYYYYYYyy