? about processing times

[akim oda 0]

Hello all, I have checked the uscis website to see where they are at, as far as the processing times for the I-129f. I saw a couple weeks ago, that the California service center was currently processing applications dated for May, 2nd. Yesterday, it said, now processing for April, 18th applications. My ? is, do they always move backward instead of forward? If anyone happens to know. Also, when calling the 800 number, is there anyway to talk to a real person and not an automaited computer system?, I have not had any luck. Or maybe they have already began their Thanksgiving vacation.

[a&o 4]

They do sometimes move backwards when the case loads get shifted around. When our petition was in that stage it looked like it wouldn't be approved until November, but then all of the sudden a bunch of petitions from July (including ours) were approved in September.

I don't think it does any good to call, unless you haven't received your NOA1. The K-1 Fiance forum on VJ is the best place to keep track of petitions at this stage.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showforum=80

[joej 0]

Hello all, I have checked the uscis website to see where they are at, as far as the processing times for the I-129f. I saw a couple weeks ago, that the California service center was currently processing applications dated for May, 2nd. Yesterday, it said, now processing for April, 18th applications. My ? is, do they always move backward instead of forward? If anyone happens to know. Also, when calling the 800 number, is there anyway to talk to a real person and not an automaited computer system?, I have not had any luck. Or maybe they have already began their Thanksgiving vacation.

I never relied on processing times because they didn't seem too accurate. Our I130 took around 90 days to get through USCIS and I have noticed many with I129f's seem to be about the same or quicker. Yet, it really depends on many factors. Take heart and don't worry too much about the processing dates.

[akim oda 0]

Hello all, I have checked the uscis website to see where they are at, as far as the processing times for the I-129f. I saw a couple weeks ago, that the California service center was currently processing applications dated for May, 2nd. Yesterday, it said, now processing for April, 18th applications. My ? is, do they always move backward instead of forward? If anyone happens to know. Also, when calling the 800 number, is there anyway to talk to a real person and not an automaited computer system?, I have not had any luck. Or maybe they have already began their Thanksgiving vacation.

I never relied on processing times because they didn't seem too accurate. Our I130 took around 90 days to get through USCIS and I have noticed many with I129f's seem to be about the same or quicker. Yet, it really depends on many factors. Take heart and don't worry too much about the processing dates.

Thanks, for the reply, I am not so much worried about the processing times, I just wanted an idea of how they operate. Thanks again, have a happy thanksgiving and be safe.