California Service Center To Texas Service Center

[SqdnGuns 21]

Here is the SOP for processing I-130's, not sure where I got it from or how old it is. May be useful for some one.

SOP-I130.pdf

[rachelsharma 5]

Here is the SOP for processing I-130's, not sure where I got it from or how old it is. May be useful for some one.

Did you hear anything todaY?

[SqdnGuns 21]

Did you hear anything todaY?

Nope, not yet. She said the USCIS Status page would update either today or tomorrow so I have one more day to wait. If I do not hear anything by COB tomorrow, I will email her again about the expedite through NVC and Embassy as well as call her out on the status update.

If I have no reply, the emails and explanation will posted on the blog and I'll get my people deployed again on FB & Twitter.

[Val and Gary 29]

Did you hear anything todaY?

I wonder what time they class as "close of business"?

I am REALLY hoping these promises hold good.

[SqdnGuns 21]

I wonder what time they class as "close of business"?

I am REALLY hoping these promises hold good.

My "COB" is 2100 PST. (9 PM Pacific Standard Time, somebody will ask.....LOL)

[OuterX 5]

Even with the upsurge in good will this week, the reality is that three more weeks will mark 8 months since my petition was received by the USCIS. I have renewed hope, but like some here, we'll believe it when we see it.

[mr2fyre 3]

Based purely on the statistics on the spreadsheet, I have little confidence that they can deliver everyone approvals by the 18th.

[xelance 31]

Even with the upsurge in good will this week, the reality is that three more weeks will mark 8 months since my petition was received by the USCIS. I have renewed hope, but like some here, we'll believe it when we see it.

same NOA1 as you, I feel your pain.

[rachelsharma 5]

same NOA1 as you, I feel your pain.

I am also in the same boat

[OuterX 5]

same NOA1 as you, I feel your pain.

Based on the evidence at hand, it appears that the 5 month clock was re-set to zero on our petitions when they were transferred to the TSC. Being a little over two months away from DOUBLE the normal processing time adds credence to this view.

[Val and Gary 29]

I am just wondering if TSC closed early.

Another winter storm has hit Texas - it's been snowing since 12 midday, and is forecast to carry on until the morning.

This could explain the lack of activity this afternoon..

http://www.weatherforyou.com/weather/texas/dallas.html

Edited February 8, 2011 by Val and Gary

[OuterX 5]

Not to be negative, but maybe realistic, let's analyze the email below:

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Good Afternoon

Thank you for contacting us about your I-130 petition. We understand the effects our processing times can have on applicants and are working diligently to shorten the processing time. You should receive a notice on your I-130 petition by February 18, 2011. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

Thank You

Officer Garza

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Notice the word "should", not "will". That means we may or may not hear anything by then. And, what does the word "notice" mean to the USCIS? This could mean anything, including notification of another delay. They did not use the word "decision".

Let's keep hoping for the best, and some institutional integrity.

Edited February 8, 2011 by OuterX

[jennie ann 15]

Based on the evidence at hand, it appears that the 5 month clock was re-set to zero on our petitions when they were transferred to the TSC. Being a little over two months away from DOUBLE the normal processing time adds credence to this view.

I still don't think that is what was SUPPOSED to happen, but in reality, that's essentially what's going on.

[rachelsharma 5]

Not to be negative, but maybe realistic, let's analyze the email below:

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Good Afternoon

Thank you for contacting us about your I-130 petition. We understand the effects our processing times can have on applicants and are working diligently to shorten the processing time. You should receive a notice on your I-130 petition by February 18, 2011. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

Thank You

Officer Garza

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Notice the word "should", not "will". That means we may or may not hear anything by then. And, what does the word "notice" mean to the USCIS? This could mean anything, including notification of another delay. They did not use the word "decision".

Let's keep hoping for the best, and some institutional integrity.

My email also used "should" but i was ensured i would be contacted at the end of the business day. I dont give a ####### if there is a damn blizzard, i want answers and i am not waiting. I will not sit with my mouth shut starting from tomorrow morning. I will re-mail EVERYONE.

[Val and Gary 29]

My email also used "should" but i was ensured i would be contacted at the end of the business day. I dont give a ####### if there is a damn blizzard, i want answers and i am not waiting. I will not sit with my mouth shut starting from tomorrow morning. I will re-mail EVERYONE.

When assurances are made, and dates and promises are put in writing, it's much easier to hold someone accountable. They are messing with peoples lives and emotions here. 30 minutes to COB?

Edited February 8, 2011 by Val and Gary