May 2013 I-130 Filers

[Simeon 25]

I mean people who are not accustomed to the terms, I-130, NOA2, etc. I could have said 'regular folks', or what else would you suggest? When looking at my letter, it is full of these kinds of terms, that I would not expect people who are unfamiliar with the complicated USCIS processes and procedures to know. That is what I would like to fix, so that the maximum number of people who are not familiar with these things can instantly understand the full letter. The only reason we know so much about these things - and believe me, I have better things to do than to learn about the intricacies of USCIS's job - is because their poor handling of our cases motivated us to learn about how they work.

It is an American's civic duty to understand how the US government works, as an informed public is the crux of democracy. What we are advocating is the government's failure to process our petitions in a reasonable amount of time and their silence on the progress of Overland Park. We've paid them fees, and they haven't delivered. Since Ms. Blackburn and her staff are not willing to fill us in on the reason for the delay, we have to assume incompetence. As a result of the USCIS's incompetence, we have been harmed. We have NO legal basis to force the USCIS to do anything, but what we can do is to hold them to their core values and promises to us as US citizens. I've included some examples of what we can call them out on in the USCIS mission statement:

Source: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=2af29c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=2af29c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

Core Values Integrity

We shall always strive for the highest level of integrity in our dealings with our customers, our fellow employees and the citizens of the United States of America. We shall be ever mindful of the importance of the trust the American people have placed in us to administer the nation’s immigration system fairly, honestly and correctly.

Respect

We will demonstrate respect in all of our actions. We will ensure that everyone we affect will be treated with dignity and courtesy regardless of the outcome of the decision. We will model this principle in all of our activities, with each other, our customers and the public. Through our actions, this organization will become known as an example of respect, dignity and courtesy.

Ingenuity

As we meet the challenges to come, we will strive to find the most effective means to accomplish our goals. We will use ingenuity, resourcefulness, creativity and sound management principles to strive for world-class results. We will approach every challenge with a balance of enthusiasm and wisdom in our effort to fulfill our vision.

Vigilance

In this era of increased global threats and national security challenges,we will remain mindful of our obligation to provide immigration service in a manner that strengthens and fortifies the nation. We will exercise a holistic approach to Vigilance as we perform our mission. We will carefully administer every aspect of our immigration mission so that new immigrants and citizens can hold in high regard the privileges and advantages of lawful presence in the United States.

For more information on the history of our organization, see the “Our History” link to the left.

The USCIS is NOT administering the immigration system fairly, honestly, and correctly when cases languish in Overland Park, while others are approved at field offices.

The USCIS is NOT treating the citizens it represents with dignity and courtesy when we contact management for answers on Overland Park and get forwarded to Tier 1 customer service who cannot answer such questions.

The USCIS is NOT using ingenuity, resourcefulness, creativity and sound management principles when wait times to approve I-130's are up to 16.6 months from a 3 to 6 month average.

IMHO, we should focus on how they are not meeting their objectives rather than simply complain about how long they're taking. I think this would be the most convincing and effective to Ms. Blackburn and those copied. Just my 2 cents.

[Sad.wasi 32]

yes my wife called to uscis last week ..they told her the current time for i 130 is 8.5 months ..and we should aspect for noa @ at 10 to 15 january

[r060106 109]

yes my wife called to uscis last week ..they told her the current time for i 130 is 8.5 months ..and we should aspect for noa @ at 10 to 15 january

Wait a minute, USCIS seems to have no idea what they're talking about. Another poster said they told them 16 months. What the hek is going on? I don't think there's any point in calling them anymore. So dumb...

[Sad.wasi 32]

oh when did another poster call them ?

[DearJohn 28]

I called USCIS last week and I talked to a very nice lady. She said the system showed her the current time for my application was 6 to 8 months from NOA1. I said thanks, but I didn't believe what she said. I don't trust their system, they say something different every time

[Simeon 25]

I called USCIS last week and I talked to a very nice lady. She said the system showed her the current time for my application was 6 to 8 months from NOA1. I said thanks, but I didn't believe what she said. I don't trust their system, they say something different every time

They are only quoting a standard message. If they actually looked at the USCIS national average, they wouldn't be saying that.

[deleteme 34]

It is an American's civic duty to understand how the US government works, as an informed public is the crux of democracy. What we are advocating is the government's failure to process our petitions in a reasonable amount of time and their silence on the progress of Overland Park. We've paid them fees, and they haven't delivered. Since Ms. Blackburn and her staff are not willing to fill us in on the reason for the delay, we have to assume incompetence. As a result of the USCIS's incompetence, we have been harmed. We have NO legal basis to force the USCIS to do anything, but what we can do is to hold them to their core values and promises to us as US citizens. I've included some examples of what we can call them out on in the USCIS mission statement:

The USCIS is NOT administering the immigration system fairly, honestly, and correctly when cases languish in Overland Park, while others are approved at field offices.

The USCIS is NOT treating the citizens it represents with dignity and courtesy when we contact management for answers on Overland Park and get forwarded to Tier 1 customer service who cannot answer such questions.

The USCIS is NOT using ingenuity, resourcefulness, creativity and sound management principles when wait times to approve I-130's are up to 16.6 months from a 3 to 6 month average.

IMHO, we should focus on how they are not meeting their objectives rather than simply complain about how long they're taking. I think this would be the most convincing and effective to Ms. Blackburn and those copied. Just my 2 cents.

Simeon, that's good stuff. Thank you.

[gopuandharry 1]

Wait a minute, USCIS seems to have no idea what they're talking about. Another poster said they told them 16 months. What the hek is going on? I don't think there's any point in calling them anymore. So dumb...

I called today and was told 12 months wait

[jimNsandy 0]

Hello, i just want to know if any of you who filed the I-130 at the beginning of May get there NOA 2,yet????

Thanks

[anuspras 65]

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?cfl=0&id=169757

One July filer approved on !5-10-2013. from NBC.

[newonehere 7]

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?cfl=0&id=169757

One July filer approved on !5-10-2013. from NBC.

Oh how I wish that was me

[rudyzn 2]

Our PD was June 10, 2013

GOT APPROVED YESTERDAY

October 15, 2013

STAY POSITIVE PEOPLE!!! NBC is getting its sh**t together

(my file was at Overland Park, do not know if it was approved there or not, will let you know as soon as I receive hard copy)

[anuspras 65]

Why your approval is not showing in VJ Time Line????

[LoveMyTico 999]

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?cfl=0&id=169757

One July filer approved on !5-10-2013. from NBC.

I could be worng, But I think this person was filing from the US.. Since they filed the AOS when they received the NOA1. That's not a stand alone I-130..

its all so frustrating smh

[scienceworks 64]

Our PD was June 10, 2013

GOT APPROVED YESTERDAY

October 15, 2013

STAY POSITIVE PEOPLE!!! NBC is getting its sh**t together

(my file was at Overland Park, do not know if it was approved there or not, will let you know as soon as I receive hard copy)

Do you think your approval was expedited?