Why are they still in august?

[Mrs. Best 1]

I am a little frustrated and worried about this CSC situation, since february 10th or before that they have been working on August?. By now, i believe they should be moving to September...How much longer do we have to wait?

Ps. I am a December filler.

I miss my husband and the sad part is that my tourist visa will expire this month (of course i havent travel to the US cause i was told that could just bring problems to us) and he cant come to see me because of his work.

[alebella 3]

I am a little frustrated and worried about this CSC situation, since february 10th or before that they have been working on August?. By now, i believe they should be moving to September...How much longer do we have to wait?

Ps. I am a December filler.

I miss my husband and the sad part is that my tourist visa will expire this month (of course i havent travel to the US cause i was told that could just bring problems to us) and he cant come to see me because of his work.

I totally understand, We filed in Jan. and I feel like its going to take longer than 5 months for our petition to get approved. CSC is so slow. VERMONT is way faster and that's where my petition was suppose to be sent to. I'm leaving in 2 weeks back to the U.S and the next time Ill see my spouse will be when he gets his visa. Something must be done!

[JohnBincy 0]

I was thinking the same, i filed in Jan and i am also at CSC, it looks like we will all be waiting for our other half to get here and be with us.

[Leatherneck 693]

I am a little frustrated and worried about this CSC situation, since february 10th or before that they have been working on August?. By now, i believe they should be moving to September...How much longer do we have to wait?

Ps. I am a December filler.

I miss my husband and the sad part is that my tourist visa will expire this month (of course i havent travel to the US cause i was told that could just bring problems to us) and he cant come to see me because of his work.

You're just reached the 3 month mark and you're frustrated? I think you better save your frustration for the 6 month or beyond mark.

"How much longer so we have to wait?" Please realize it's normal to get an approval 6 months or more for a IR-1/CR-1?

You could've used your B1/B2 visa to visit your husband -- provided you came prepared with proof of strong ties to your country

in case you needed to prove you would not be staying.

[Mrs. Best 1]

I totally understand, We filed in Jan. and I feel like its going to take longer than 5 months for our petition to get approved. CSC is so slow. VERMONT is way faster and that's where my petition was suppose to be sent to. I'm leaving in 2 weeks back to the U.S and the next time Ill see my spouse will be when he gets his visa. Something must be done!

Could we do something to move to vermont? and if we do it...is it like we are starting all over again? ugh...so frustrating...

[Mrs. Best 1]

You're just reached the 3 month mark and you're frustrated? I think you better save your frustration for the 6 month or beyond mark.

"How much longer so we have to wait?" Please realize it's normal to get an approval 6 months or more for a IR-1/CR-1?

You could've used your B1/B2 visa to visit your husband -- provided you came prepared with proof of strong ties to your country

in case you needed to prove you would not be staying.

Yeah to be honest i was waiting to get it in May, but omg...by now they should be in another month, not August, i think i will be waiting until september or more...so yes frustrating VERY.

And unfortunately i was told by a lawyer that it was better if i didnt.

[Leatherneck 693]

Yeah to be honest i was waiting to get it in May, but omg...by now they should be in another month, not August, i think i will be waiting until september or more...so yes frustrating VERY.

And unfortunately i was told by a lawyer that it was better if i didnt.

I think that lawyer was being rather cautious to possibly prevent a denial at the POE.

Yes it will be awhile before you get an approval, CSC is rather slow.

I know it's frustrating, but your frustration will be compounded if you consistently monitor the month

CSC is working on. Try to stay busy and focus your attention elsewhere.

Good luck!

[Adriene H 89]

I am a little frustrated and worried about this CSC situation, since february 10th or before that they have been working on August?. By now, i believe they should be moving to September...How much longer do we have to wait?

Ps. I am a December filler.

I miss my husband and the sad part is that my tourist visa will expire this month (of course i havent travel to the US cause i was told that could just bring problems to us) and he cant come to see me because of his work.

CSC is actually taking 6.5 to 7 months to process I-130's,

not 5 months like it used to be.

[alebella 3]

CSC is actually taking 6.5 to 7 months to process I-130's,

not 5 months like it used to be.

no!!!!!!!agh STUPID CSC

[kristine&sean 0]

We filed in mid september and we still havent heard anything, so for those who filed in dec/jan you don't have anything to worry about yet. I'm of the opinion that it happens when it happens.

[Mrs. Best 1]

no!!!!!!!agh STUPID CSC

Yeah i imagine it would be something like that...oh well i guess i will keep my mind busy on things...cause i cant keep doing this.

[jaycali 415]

To those who filed in Jan, Feb.. Hopefully also Dec . You won't be waiting 6 - 7 months. Don't worry, 4 - 5, plausible, 6+, no.

Reason:

Processing times at the service centers vary greatly from month to month. In the past few years, processing times at CSC have varied from 3 - 7 months. Jul 10 filers waited an average of 7 months, Feb filters that same year barely waited 3 months. Don't let a service center backlog scare you too much. It happens every year, and when they finally get to working on the backlog, things usually speed up drastically.

They spent approx 2 months just working on July petitions, meanwhile, they're finishing August petitions now within 3 Weeks.

They move people around constantly. In the fall of 2011, they had very few people working on I-130s, now, it seems like they have a lot more. Check out my CSC trend charts thread in the I-130 progress forum.

Btw, you cannot move your petition from CSC to VSC.

Edited March 6, 2012 by jhsm85

[alebella 3]

To those who filed in Jan, Feb.. Hopefully also Dec . You won't be waiting 6 - 7 months. Don't worry, 4 - 5, plausible, 6+, no.

Reason:

Processing times at the service centers vary greatly from month to month. In the past few years, processing times at CSC have varied from 3 - 7 months. Jul 10 filers waited an average of 7 months, Feb filters that same year barely waited 3 months. Don't let a service center backlog scare you too much. It happens every year, and when they finally get to working on the backlog, things usually speed up drastically.

They spent approx 2 months just working on July petitions, meanwhile, they're finishing August petitions now within 3 Weeks.

They move people around constantly. In the fall of 2011, they had very few people working on I-130s, now, it seems like they have a lot more. Check out my CSC trend charts thread in the I-130 progress forum.

Btw, you cannot move your petition from CSC to VSC.

thanks alot

[Mrs. Best 1]

To those who filed in Jan, Feb.. Hopefully also Dec . You won't be waiting 6 - 7 months. Don't worry, 4 - 5, plausible, 6+, no.

Reason:

Processing times at the service centers vary greatly from month to month. In the past few years, processing times at CSC have varied from 3 - 7 months. Jul 10 filers waited an average of 7 months, Feb filters that same year barely waited 3 months. Don't let a service center backlog scare you too much. It happens every year, and when they finally get to working on the backlog, things usually speed up drastically.

They spent approx 2 months just working on July petitions, meanwhile, they're finishing August petitions now within 3 Weeks.

They move people around constantly. In the fall of 2011, they had very few people working on I-130s, now, it seems like they have a lot more. Check out my CSC trend charts thread in the I-130 progress forum.

Btw, you cannot move your petition from CSC to VSC.

That would make sense, thank you. I hope *crosses fingers* you are 100% right! you just cheered me up hehe

[scott76 22]

CSC Trend Chart - Notice how much they catch up in the spring.

The only alarming thing is the total volume (more than ever). I'm still optimistic though. The volumes always decrease big time in the spring to allow them to catch up...

Edited March 7, 2012 by scott76