Processing of I-130s at Field Offices

[RandR2013 1]

Anyone know how processing times of I-130s at field offices compare to waiting time at NBC? I've read some posts that say field offices take an average of 5 months after they receive the file.

I filed an I-130 for my spouse. I received an NOA1 on January 14, 2013. My file was transferred from the NBC to the Santa Ana field office on February 27, 2013, in case anyone has any specific experience.

Thanks!

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

Anyone know how processing times of I-130s at field offices compare to waiting time at NBC? I've read some posts that say field offices take an average of 5 months after they receive the file.

I filed an I-130 for my spouse. I received an NOA1 on January 14, 2013. My file was transferred from the NBC to the Santa Ana field office on February 27, 2013, in case anyone has any specific experience.

Thanks!

How did you get this info?

[loversunited 2]

Anyone know how processing times of I-130s at field offices compare to waiting time at NBC? I've read some posts that say field offices take an average of 5 months after they receive the file.

I filed an I-130 for my spouse. I received an NOA1 on January 14, 2013. My file was transferred from the NBC to the Santa Ana field office on February 27, 2013, in case anyone has any specific experience.

Thanks!

Hello!

You can check how many petitions are being processed at your local office here. It seems to be around 3500. I think thats quite a load, but then again, how fast they process also depends on how many people they have employed at that office. You will see that bigger offices have higher petitions (obviously), but to get a better estimate of how soon its going to be processed, I think you have to consider what is the adjudicator

to petition ratio. In other words, how many petitions is one adjudicator handling in your local office!

That too is just a guess

[ndu26 114]

no one can really say. It depnds on the local office and the reason why the file was sent there. I was told my file was sent to NYC local office too but I think it only spentfew days there as we we got approved not too long after that. Some have been there weeks and others months. Some even had to be invited for an interview in the local office.

How did you get this info?

When you call USCIS and speak with a TIER 2 officer, some are nice enough to give out that info if that is the case with your file.

[atma 0]

I filed in Oct 2012.In nov 2012 it was transferred to my local Jacksonville Florida office.Now if I am interpreting the data correctltyit actually looks like my local office is doing pretty well as far as receipts/ approvals.It's just the wait is getting a bit agonizing.I do get a little comfort in knowing there are others whose process has been going on much longer than mine.

[hikergirl 277]

As everyone is saying, it depends on the Field Office. Atlanta has just started processing August petitions this month.

Had my FO not screwed up and asked for info that wasn’t required at this stage, my case would have zipped through in under 2 months. As it was it took under 5.

Way better than had it stayed in VSC. I feel bad for the people who’s cases are gathering dust there.

[removed-2014-0501 9]

I am just so upset and no 1 @ USCIS can tell me the truth cause every time i called i get a different answer

[RandR2013 1]

How did you get this info?

Hi, I called last week and spoke to a tier 1 rep. I was told that because it was over 45 days since my NOA1 (January 14, 2013) I could either (i) leave a message, (ii)hold for a tier 2 rep (I held for 30 minutes and gave up) and/or send an email to ncsc-customerconnect@uscis.dhs.gov. I was told the email would be responded to within 10 business days. I emailed on March 5, 2013. I got a response on March 11, 2013 (4 business days) advising that my file had been transferred to the Santa Ana Field Office on February 27, 2013. I don't know if they will respond to emails if you don't call first and create a log. Regardless, email worked well for me and I hope it works for others too. Good luck!

I am just so upset and no 1 @ USCIS can tell me the truth cause every time i called i get a different answer

Try emailing (see my post above). Good luck!

[RandR2013 1]

Hello!

You can check how many petitions are being processed at your local office here. It seems to be around 3500. I think thats quite a load, but then again, how fast they process also depends on how many people they have employed at that office. You will see that bigger offices have higher petitions (obviously), but to get a better estimate of how soon its going to be processed, I think you have to consider what is the adjudicator

to petition ratio. In other words, how many petitions is one adjudicator handling in your local office!

That too is just a guess

Wow. Thanks. Baing transferred to Santa Ana could be really bad. They seem to be completeing around 300 applications a month. At that rate, it could take them 11 months to complete the approximately 3500 applications they have. This coincides with the 5 month average that people say they previously had (1500 ish applications generally outstanding with 300 being completed a month = 5 months). Oh well. It is what it is I guess. Thanks for the link.

[removed-2014-0501 9]

Hi, I called last week and spoke to a tier 1 rep. I was told that because it was over 45 days since my NOA1 (January 14, 2013) I could either (i) leave a message, (ii)hold for a tier 2 rep (I held for 30 minutes and gave up) and/or send an email to ncsc-customerconnect@uscis.dhs.gov. I was told the email would be responded to within 10 business days. I emailed on March 5, 2013. I got a response on March 11, 2013 (4 business days) advising that my file had been transferred to the Santa Ana Field Office on February 27, 2013. I don't know if they will respond to emails if you don't call first and create a log. Regardless, email worked well for me and I hope it works for others too. Good luck!

Try emailing (see my post above). Good luck!

Thanks

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How did you get this info?

I followed the OPs advice and wrote this on March 12, 2013:

"I filed a standalone I-130 for my Wife and I received a first notice of action on February 4th, 2013. I would like to know the status of my petition and what facility the petition is currently being processed at.'"

Today I got this:

"On behalf of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), thank you for your email, dated March 13, 2013, regarding your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. This email has been assigned case # XXXX.

We understand the concern that caused you to write. USCIS records show that your case was received on February 5, 2013. Your Form I-130 petition is currently pending at the Los Angeles Field Office. It may take approximately 5 months to process your case from the date that your case was received.

We trust that this information is helpful.

Sincerely,

National Customer Service Center"

But yesterday I received this:

"*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: MSCXXXXXXX

Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On March 27, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results

listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current

processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Check Processing Times.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)"

Coincidences abound?

[Robinhood 13]

I followed the OPs advice and wrote this on March 12, 2013:

"I filed a standalone I-130 for my Wife and I received a first notice of action on February 4th, 2013. I would like to know the status of my petition and what facility the petition is currently being processed at.'"

Today I got this:

"On behalf of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), thank you for your email, dated March 13, 2013, regarding your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. This email has been assigned case # XXXX.

We understand the concern that caused you to write. USCIS records show that your case was received on February 5, 2013. Your Form I-130 petition is currently pending at the Los Angeles Field Office. It may take approximately 5 months to process your case from the date that your case was received.

We trust that this information is helpful.

Sincerely,

National Customer Service Center"

But yesterday I received this:

"*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: MSCXXXXXXX

Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On March 27, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results

listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current

processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Check Processing Times.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)"

Coincidences abound?

Congratulations

[stevie b 141]

I got transferred on March 13 to the San Fernando Valley... not thinking anything in the california area is a good thing these days

[Robinhood 13]

I got transferred on March 13 to the San Fernando Valley... not thinking anything in the california area is a good thing these days

Your field office looks fine.. here find numbers below. Hopefully you get it soon.

[nonee1229 1]

Hello!

You can check how many petitions are being processed at your local office here. It seems to be around 3500. I think thats quite a load, but then again, how fast they process also depends on how many people they have employed at that office. You will see that bigger offices have higher petitions (obviously), but to get a better estimate of how soon its going to be processed, I think you have to consider what is the adjudicator

to petition ratio. In other words, how many petitions is one adjudicator handling in your local office!

That too is just a guess

I just checked my local office, I honestly don't understand the chart. what is the difference between yje volume chart and the trend chart??