Processing location moved from Nebraska to California

[bowhunter 0]

Just wondering if anyone has had this experience, and if so, what should we expect. We initially sent our K-1 Visa paperwork into the Lincoln, NE office (I'm the US citizen, Omaha, NE, my fiance' is filipina). They received, and sent the N01 on March 31. On June 1st - over two months later - I received a letter from the Nebraska office informing me that the case had been transferred to the California office for processing because "the record indicates that office has jurisdiction over this case". Hmmm . . . did I miss this when I sent my case work in??? Anyway, shortly after that, I received a notice from the California office that they had received our packet for processing. But my impression is our time began when California received the paperwork, which means we lost two months. To make matters worse, I've been checking California K-1 Processing time, and they've been stuck on March for quite a while now. Checking this morning, I see they've moved to February! So, I don't think we're even moving in the right direction. Anyone have any thoughts on this or experiences to share. I'm a pretty patient man, but I pay a truckload of taxes for something. Is there a number to call where you can actually speak to a human? What about a chat with a local Congressman? Thanks!

[ready4ONE 5,400]

Hi bowhunter. We had the same experience, although much better satisfaction. Nebraska is the proper place to mail your petition to, depending on your location. They are then to be transferred to California.

You should not have lost the two months though, that bites!

Since you apparently filed in March, have you gotten your IMBRA RFE yet? This will also delay your petition, as there was a form vs law problem for filers in March such as yourselves.

As you can see below on our timeline, the sending to Nebraska, transfer to California cost us a day, but that is nothing compared to what appears to have happened in your case.

Your NOA1 form actually lists a May NOA1 date??? I hope the rest of your journey goes swiftly from this point on.

[lvasquez 0]

Je jeje welcome to the club my friend. To answer your questions: no you did not lost two months, you still have the same receipt date and priority than before (although CSC has been so messed up lately that really the receipt date has not mattered much). Also, yes, you can call the USCIS but the info they will give is absolutely useless, these people really know nothing on what is going on with your application. My advice: patience...

[mybackpages 0]

Just wondering if anyone has had this experience, and if so, what should we expect. We initially sent our K-1 Visa paperwork into the Lincoln, NE office (I'm the US citizen, Omaha, NE, my fiance' is filipina). They received, and sent the N01 on March 31. On June 1st - over two months later - I received a letter from the Nebraska office informing me that the case had been transferred to the California office for processing because "the record indicates that office has jurisdiction over this case". Hmmm . . . did I miss this when I sent my case work in??? Anyway, shortly after that, I received a notice from the California office that they had received our packet for processing. But my impression is our time began when California received the paperwork, which means we lost two months. To make matters worse, I've been checking California K-1 Processing time, and they've been stuck on March for quite a while now. Checking this morning, I see they've moved to February! So, I don't think we're even moving in the right direction. Anyone have any thoughts on this or experiences to share. I'm a pretty patient man, but I pay a truckload of taxes for something. Is there a number to call where you can actually speak to a human? What about a chat with a local Congressman? Thanks!

There has been some reorganization of CIS. Texas and Nebraska are forwarding all K1s to California. I just sent mine in to Texas- knowing its going to end up in California. So Don't worry about that. Your case is exactly where it needs to be.

Also don't worry about the processing date. There are a lot of people on this board who have dates close to yours and have not received their NOA2 yet. I've sure you will get some good advice from them here at VJ. I know its hard but have a little more patience. Everyone is cheering for the March and April filers to be getting their approvals sooner than later.

Good luck!

[bowhunter 0]

Yes, we received the IMBRA RFE and responded. I then recieved a subsequent letter to say the requested information had been received, and we were back in line. I'll work on the patience but, you know, it's not so much the wait that rubs as it is the feelling that you and your life are an insignificant blip stuck in a process that no one particularly gives a flip about. It has now been nearly 5 months and I haven't a clue on where things are with the USCIS. The 5 months I can do. But, really, there's no excuse for keeping people in the dark on their status. I can almost understand why people are walking across the borders. Who wants to deal with this #######? Anyway, thanks to everyone for the information. It does help to know you're not alone in the boat.

[GaryC 7]

Bowhunter, please fill in your timeline. It helps us all keep track of the progress of the service centers. Welcome to the CSC black hole!