I called USCIS for the first time today

[LemonMeringue 6]

Well I called USCIS today, since today marks exactly 5 months since they received my petition. They told me they could not put in a service request for me since I am still within the normal processing time. She said they are working on petitions that were received August 21st, 2010. I asked her when will I be out of the normal processing time and she just said that I should just keep calling back, but that it may take 45 more days for me to be outside of the normal processing time.

Does anyone recommend a time when I could call back again? Thanks.

[nenooye 8]

yesterday they said they are working on september 16th filler when my fiance called them.. and just now i got RFE... atleast they look up on our case..call them everyweek

[LemonMeringue 6]

I'm at the Vermont Service Center though, that is maybe why they gave your fiance a different date. But interesting, you got an RFE the next day?

[nenooye 8]

I'm at the Vermont Service Center though, that is maybe why they gave your fiance a different date. But interesting, you got an RFE the next day?

ohh yea you'r right..hehe.. yes he called them yesterday and today we got RFE..not know yet whats the RFE about..

[LemonMeringue 6]

ohh yea you'r right..hehe.. yes he called them yesterday and today we got RFE..not know yet whats the RFE about..

Oh and just a quick question, when he called yesterday, did they actually put in a "service request" for him, or did they tell him he was still outside of the normal processing time. If you got the RFE today maybe it was a result of a "service request." Hm, just wondering.

I'm sure your RFE is just something very small, don't worry too much just get what they ask for and get it back to them, then your NOA2 should be just around the corner! Good luck to both of you.

[patient2010 93]

Hang in there ur closer to the end than the begining

[LemonMeringue 6]

Hang in there ur closer to the end than the begining

Thanks Patient...

[nenooye 8]

Oh and just a quick question, when he called yesterday, did they actually put in a "service request" for him, or did they tell him he was still outside of the normal processing time. If you got the RFE today maybe it was a result of a "service request." Hm, just wondering.

I'm sure your RFE is just something very small, don't worry too much just get what they ask for and get it back to them, then your NOA2 should be just around the corner! Good luck to both of you.

my fiance said... They just said it was within the normal processing time

and they did nto give us a service request number

i hope its something small will be sucks it its small and stupid thing that we forgot..hahaha good luck for you and I too!

[multi 5]

ohh yea you'r right..hehe.. yes he called them yesterday and today we got RFE..not know yet whats the RFE about..

guess RFE is request for more evidence. btw on feb 22 my fiancee called them since we hit already the five month mark,and they are saying they are still looking on the august 21 and 22 filers,hmmmmm and i am surprise untill now they still on august 21 filers huh!

[Al422 221]

Call them Monday. Often one phone boy will do what another one will not do. They are totally disconnected from reality and from each other. Yes, the system is that bad.

[J & K 2]

I have called these uncaring and incompetent fools every other day since our 5 month mark on Feb. 16. They have been saying that they were working on Aug. 21 every time since then. I guess that it means that K-1 petitions are a low priority for them right now.

One can only guess what their highest priority is. Maybe taking naps, or going on long vacations during the winter months, or better still granting amnesty to illegal immigrants.

[LemonMeringue 6]

Call them Monday. Often one phone boy will do what another one will not do. They are totally disconnected from reality and from each other. Yes, the system is that bad.

Some people have succeeded in getting a service request put in at the 5 month mark, right? It seems like I've seen that on here. And some people that filed after me have already been approved. I'm happy for them but sheesh they should at least put in a service request at 5 months since they are approving others who filed after me, right? Do you know when you are considered "out of normal processing time"? Thanks.

[LemonMeringue 6]

And also, when is it the appropriate time to write to your senator/congressman for help with the case? Is that more like the 6 month mark or sooner? Thanks.

[LemonMeringue 6]

I have called these uncaring and incompetent fools every other day since our 5 month mark on Feb. 16. They have been saying that they were working on Aug. 21 every time since then. I guess that it means that K-1 petitions are a low priority for them right now.

One can only guess what their highest priority is. Maybe taking naps, or going on long vacations during the winter months, or better still granting amnesty to illegal immigrants.

J & K have you succeeded in getting them to put in a service request for you yet?

[Burebista 3]

Well I called USCIS today, since today marks exactly 5 months since they received my petition. They told me they could not put in a service request for me since I am still within the normal processing time. She said they are working on petitions that were received August 21st, 2010. I asked her when will I be out of the normal processing time and she just said that I should just keep calling back, but that it may take 45 more days for me to be outside of the normal processing time.

Does anyone recommend a time when I could call back again? Thanks.

Too bad she wasn't more precise, but what can you do but to follow her advice? So...put the number on speed dial and do exactly what she said--keep calling back. You might have to sleep sometimes, though. Maybe they'll understand after your 170th call today that they should give you a better answer than "keep calling back"...