K1 processing times

[gretchen_darren 67]

I looked at my case status. On the bottom of the page is the processing times. You select the form, sub-form, and location. It told me the national average goal is 5.0 months. The current national average is 13.2 months. the service center I am assigned to is 5.0 months. The reason for this skew is the national benefits center is reporting 40 months. Texas, Vermont, and California are all reporting 5 months. A center reporting 40 months, makes a huge skew in the National average. (5+5+5+40)/4=13.2 Some of the delay is background, checks, national security checks, etc. This is a homeland security check, which is FBI, local police, state police, and credit reports for both people, children, and families. Now I understand why the process could be long. They are loking for indicators or issues of threat to Homeland safety. The touches are probably checking for approvals of background checks. Having a passport for your fiance may help the process go quicker in some countries for background checks. any thoughts?

[thelastpetitioner 218]

good for you?i think you generally over analyze,and you have at least 3 more months to go,you need to slow down or else youll get the VJ syndrome

[lee&jeniebee 23]

good for you?i think you generally over analyze,and you have at least 3 more months to go,you need to slow down or else youll get the VJ syndrome

Ok, I am pretty sure that I have the "VJ syndrome" you see for the last 10 days I have been looking at IGOR's list and we were at first #177, then one day we were at 174 (yes!!!) now today 10 days later we are at #180, yes, it's a true case of VJ syndrome! So is there a cure???? Lee

[gretchen_darren 67]

Well, I never looked at the VJ igor list until now. I am number 408 and there is no one below me. But I do not place stock in such things. It is based on if you are processed in order. Which we all know does not happen at the service centers. Igor's list seems a bit skewed and needing better data refinement. It does not take into account how many processors at each site, Nor does it place special intuitive attachment to those with RFE's. RFE;s are special handling. An RFE is immediately processed when received back in order to get the case approved. Yes, I may wait until my number comes up which could be July to August. However, I do not expect that to be the case. Watching the It would also be interesting to see actual working days of the federal government versus calendar days. Then adjust for those who have asked for expedite, those who were granted and those who were denied. Igor's list is very, very basic. There are a lost of variables which should affect the list but are not accounted for.

[TeddyHoney 42]

Igor's list is just comprised of VJ memebers, right? Not all possible filers. And also VJ member's data inputs may or may not be accurate. Is that right?

I'm assuming.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Igor's list is just comprised of VJ memebers, right? Not all possible filers. And also VJ member's data inputs may or may not be accurate. Is that right?

I'm assuming.

This is correct. People put far too much stock into Igor's List when it depends on entirely too many things.

[Moomin 292]

..and take into concideration USCIS's deadlines for i-130 too, especially the ones that got moved around so national trend vs. one specific service center isn't reliable IMO, especially when it does not change and they're not admitting to a backlog.

Anyways, touches are everything. Basically, all you know is that you're case isn't lost and someone was around it doing more than thumb wrestling with a co-worker nearby

[Penny Lane 8,159]

..and take into concideration USCIS's deadlines for i-130 too, especially the ones that got moved around so national trend vs. one specific service center isn't reliable IMO, especially when it does not change and they're not admitting to a backlog.

Anyways, touches are everything. Basically, all you know is that you're case isn't lost and someone was around it doing more than thumb wrestling with a co-worker nearby

I disagree with the statement that touches are everything. Touches are meaningless. I didn't get touched at all between my NOA1 and NOA2, yet some people got a handful of touches and got approved after me.

[Moomin 292]

I disagree with the statement that touches are everything. Touches are meaningless. I didn't get touched at all between my NOA1 and NOA2, yet some people got a handful of touches and got approved after me.

True - I think I should've written they can be everything between here and there. Maybe I should have made myself a bit more clearer however that was what I was referring to when saying you don't know anything but someone had the case in their hands.

[John+Lourdelie 28]

Actually, since you just sent in your petition you have a very good chance of being approved sooner than later. The CSC is pretty much ignoring petitions filed in October in favor of petitions that have just recently been filed. You would be best served if you very quickly get all of your ducks in a row and be prepared for an early approval.

Granted, CSC might get their heads out of their collective @$$es and start approving October petitions, but better for you if you are ready for an early one if the current trends hold.

John

[thelastpetitioner 218]

I disagree with the statement that touches are everything. Touches are meaningless. I didn't get touched at all between my NOA1 and NOA2, yet some people got a handful of touches and got approved after me.

touches are not meaningless,they mean something is going on in the service center,some progress is being made,but just not towards and specific case.i personally was not touched even once,but we have to be realistic

[danik713 21]

@gretchen_darren: Are the dates in your signature correct? You first met online this past Christmas Eve.. <2 months later on the day of your first physical meeting you also became engaged?

The dates caught my eye and seem to conflict or just seem illogical and unusual. Please clarify - thanks!

[Penny Lane 8,159]

touches are not meaningless,they mean something is going on in the service center,some progress is being made,but just not towards and specific case.i personally was not touched even once,but we have to be realistic

They are meaningless. Nearly everyone at VSC got touched in early October and it meant nothing.

[thelastpetitioner 218]

They are meaningless. Nearly everyone at VSC got touched in early October and it meant nothing.

why include it if its meaningless?and please dont give me " it means someone spilled coffee over your case and it caused a touch " explanation.thats even worse than saying its meaningless

[Penny Lane 8,159]

It can be something as simple as boxes of files being moved from one storage room to another. No action on a case, simply a movement of the petition. That's what I assumed happened at the beginning of October when everyone from VSC got a touch on the same day. Those cases then went on to sit for months without anything else happening to them.