December 2010/January 2011 Immigrant Visa filers (CR-1/IR-1)

[ShanSHAN 4]

Oh WOW! Thanks for that info. I really thought it was assigned according to you geographical location. Thats good to know! I took a look at your timeline......THATS IMPRESSIVE!! I pray and hope ours goes that fast! 7-8 months is a DREAM!! You must know people in high places. I really hope I hear something soon! Waiting for NOA1 has me checking my email every 30 minutes!!

[Ribs & Beans 19]

Oh WOW! Thanks for that info. I really thought it was assigned according to you geographical location. Thats good to know! I took a look at your timeline......THATS IMPRESSIVE!! I pray and hope ours goes that fast! 7-8 months is a DREAM!! You must know people in high places. I really hope I hear something soon! Waiting for NOA1 has me checking my email every 30 minutes!!

I think maybe at some point they were sorted according to geographic location, which is why some old instruction sheets still indicate that. But now it's the luck of the draw (or the caseload!)!

Yeah, I don't know what to tell you--I have been soooo lucky! I hope it doesn't run out before the most important part--the interview! I was also checking my email or the USCIS site like every 30 minutes. I never expected I would be one of the fortunate "breezers" (who just breeze through the whole process), but I am definitely not going to complain about it! If only the system worked this well for everyone...

Good luck to you! Stay positive!!!

[MFS 1]

Guys this might slow us down... As much as I don't like it the guys that are/were stuck in TSC deserve it.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=d06835e66570e210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=e7801c2c9be44210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

Delayed Immediate Relative Petitions, (Form I-130) at Texas Service Center

In November 2010, USCIS transferred approximately 36,000 Immediate Relative petitions from our California Service Center to our Texas Service Center. We anticipated that this redistribution of work would result in more timely adjudication of these petitions. Due to a number of unforeseen circumstances at our Texas Service Center, many of these cases have not been processed and are beyond our estimated processing times. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may have caused you and we are making every effort to remedy this situation as soon as possible.

On Feb. 7, 2011, we implemented a rapid response plan to expedite the adjudication of these petitions. We have transferred a large number of these Immediate Relative petitions back to our California Service Center to take advantage of resources currently available to immediately process these cases. Petitioners will see an action such as an approval, denial or a Request for Evidence (RFE) on their case from our California or Texas Service Centers by the end of February. Additionally, we have briefed the Department of State’s National Visa Center about these cases.

We encourage you to monitor the progress of your case by accessing My Case Status online. If you do not see any action on your case, such as an approval, denial or an RFE, by March 1, 2011 you may contact USCIS at: I-130Inquiries.Tsc@dhs.gov

We remain committed to the prompt resolution of all pending cases and will provide updates on our progress in the coming weeks.

Last updated:02/08/2011

Edited February 9, 2011 by faisius

[ShanSHAN 4]

GOOD NEWS FOLKS!!!! I got my NOA1 today!!!! I know we have a looooong way to go! But this was the best news I've heard in a long time!!! It was accepted!!!! Whooo hooooo!

[raj1975 10]

pushing to the top...admins merge the other dec and jan filers thread into this.

[raj1975 10]

any surprise NOA2's for Jan filers?

[raj1975 10]

Guys this might slow us down... As much as I don't like it the guys that are/were stuck in TSC deserve it.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=d06835e66570e210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=e7801c2c9be44210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

Delayed Immediate Relative Petitions, (Form I-130) at Texas Service Center

In November 2010, USCIS transferred approximately 36,000 Immediate Relative petitions from our California Service Center to our Texas Service Center. We anticipated that this redistribution of work would result in more timely adjudication of these petitions. Due to a number of unforeseen circumstances at our Texas Service Center, many of these cases have not been processed and are beyond our estimated processing times. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may have caused you and we are making every effort to remedy this situation as soon as possible.

On Feb. 7, 2011, we implemented a rapid response plan to expedite the adjudication of these petitions. We have transferred a large number of these Immediate Relative petitions back to our California Service Center to take advantage of resources currently available to immediately process these cases. Petitioners will see an action such as an approval, denial or a Request for Evidence (RFE) on their case from our California or Texas Service Centers by the end of February. Additionally, we have briefed the Department of State’s National Visa Center about these cases.

We encourage you to monitor the progress of your case by accessing My Case Status online. If you do not see any action on your case, such as an approval, denial or an RFE, by March 1, 2011 you may contact USCIS at: I-130Inquiries.Tsc@dhs.gov

We remain committed to the prompt resolution of all pending cases and will provide updates on our progress in the coming weeks.

Last updated:02/08/2011

looks like you are right. not many october approvals lately and it appears november approvals have not started yet.

[michking 0]

Hi, filed on Dec 12th, so i'll just be waiting here with you guys.

[Darnell 8,478]

Ya Know, I've watched all of your posts, all of your questions here on VisaJourney.com. To the best of my knowledge, I have to classify you as a 'mobile phone user',

as

you, apparently, aren't reading.

Why aren't you reading? Yer using a mobile phone for yer internet access, and mostly, the menus at the top of the page are not so viewable.

Can you, please, switch to a PC? A Personal Computer? Winders or MAC, any browser you want,

and then.... (wait for it...)

Click on the word 'Guides' up at the top.

Ya can't miss it, it's in the blue range, highlighted in White.

Once you get to 'Guides'

then read the entire page.

Find the Guide that applies to yer particular type of casefile.

If any ancillary links, like an NVC FLOWCHART, read those as well.

Don't have Adobe Acrobat Reader Installed on yer pooter?

wow - now is the best time to install it, as the FLOWCHART for NVC

Processing is in Reader format, and you have to download something.

then... as you have a moment to rest... when yer thinking.....

get a big piece of paper (11 x 17 inches is best)

then dig out a blue or green crayon (I like blue, btw)

and make a diagram of

where you are...........

what's next.............

what documents you must produce (emphasis on production here)

and then........

Find LingChe on the wiki... Come on - I dare ya to find it... Really.. Come On...

Once you've found it, dig out yer crayon again, and start making copious notes.

Then, as you've made these copious notes, get a clean sheet of paper,

and make the diagram again.

Then make 2 copies.

Send one to yer spouse, send the 2nd one to yer favourite Uncle.

Keep yer original in your satchel, as you'll review it daily.

Then, when you have a spare moment, O Raj,

Change your user profile to reflect which country yer spouse is really in;

Change yer TimeLine to reflect the country yer spouse is really in;

and then ... (again, wait for it............)

click on the 'portal page'

and you'll see a wealth of information, in the form of clickable links,

that pertain to yer particular Embassy.

Study the Embassy info, Study the Timelines for yer country (of Spouse),

mark yer calendar,

and...

go forth...

----

Should you fail to do any of this stuff...

then..

I have to think...

yer really in the wrong place, as

VisaJourney.com is a DIY Immigration web portal,

with an emphasis on 'Y' (YOU) and 'D' (Do)...

Doing it yerself is mondo fricking important,

and VJ has all the info you need.

It's up to you to find it, assimilate it, and act on it.

Read, Man, Read !!

Please?

Purty Please??

Purty Please with Mutton Curry on it???

[ShanSHAN 4]

Greetings to all! I know it's been a while, andI'm here to update. I got the NOA1 on February 9th!! It has been sent to CSC, so now I'm just trying to hang tight and stay patient!

[joyjohn 18]

Greetings to all! I know it's been a while, andI'm here to update. I got the NOA1 on February 9th!! It has been sent to CSC, so now I'm just trying to hang tight and stay patient!

welcome to the group....yep kick back, grab ya beer and ride this slow mule....train to the end

[ShanSHAN 4]

welcome to the group....yep kick back, grab ya beer and ride this slow mule....train to the end

HEHEHEHE! "Slow mule to the end!"

[MFS 1]

touched today 02/23/2011

[ShanSHAN 4]

Hello,

I have seen "touched" in several post. What does this mean? And where do you see this? Is it when you "check my status online", you see that it had been touched?

I would love for someone to "touch" my paperwork!!

touched today 02/23/2011

[redsnap 13]

Hello,

I have seen "touched" in several post. What does this mean? And where do you see this? Is it when you "check my status online", you see that it had been touched?

I would love for someone to "touch" my paperwork!!

"touched" means updated, so you'll see it in the "last updated" box

Edited February 28, 2011 by redsnap