Vermont slowing down?

[John&Lena 17]

Hey y'all!

I have been checking Igor's list for quite a while now to check how others are doing.
To be specific, I only look at K1 in Vermont, approved petitions.

I have noticed that there are less frequent updates, less approvals compared to a while ago.

Does that mean that Vermont is slowing down, or that people don't update their timelines, or ...?

I'm just wondering, what are y'all thinking it could be?

Note: I do know that not everyone with a K1 in Vermont is a member of VJ of course.

[TBoneTX 45,288]

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the USCIS Service Centers forum -- topic involves a center's rate of processing. ***

[John&Lena 17]

^ Sorry about that!

[TBoneTX 45,288]

^ Sorry about that!

No need to apologize -- because the thread fits better here, you might get more answers!

[John&Lena 17]

Anyone?

[Vanitas 310]

From my perspective (note that word, perspective) it's slowed down. The reason that highlights this is that all VSC I-129F's are now being re-routed to TSC without exception (as of July 29th officially, but it's been happening earlier than that). That tends to suggest there's a problem, or they're expecting a deluge applications for something else. I-130s and DACA are being sent to NSC and ROC petitions are being sent to CSC.

However, on the flipside: Those of us in March-May as far as NOA1's go who are still waiting at VSC are within the 5 month mark generally, so it's still kind of on track. Though that may change, as always.

Re-edit: Never mind. Just checked your sig and you've gotten in touch with USCIS. Have you also tried getting in contact with your Congressman and/or Senator?

Edited August 24, 2013 by Ryan&Amy

[John&Lena 17]

Oh yes, I've noticed that a lot got transfered, while our case is just stuck there. As you indeed saw inmy signature, we've been having trouble with it for sure.

It's just really frustrating to see others that applied later than us either been transfered or approved.
So that's why I asked.

Anyway, did not try getting in contact with anyone besides USCIS. I actually have no clue how to do that, where or what it would cost.
Any help would be appreciated.

[Vanitas 310]

Oh yes, I've noticed that a lot got transfered, while our case is just stuck there. As you indeed saw inmy signature, we've been having trouble with it for sure.

It's just really frustrating to see others that applied later than us either been transfered or approved.

So that's why I asked.

Anyway, did not try getting in contact with anyone besides USCIS. I actually have no clue how to do that, where or what it would cost.

Any help would be appreciated.

What you need to do is find out who the Congressmen and Senators are for your state (in the case of a Congressman, try to contact the one in your district), find their websites or email addresses and send them an email laying out what's happened to you up to this point (including the fact you've put in a Service Request yourself as well as contacted USCIS numerous times to no avail) and ask if they can assist. Point out that other cases around your NOA1 date got transferred to Texas and got approved but you're stuck at VSC "with an officer".

If they're going to help, then you'll probably get asked to sign a privacy release form so they can act on your behalf - you usually need to fax this back or take it to their offices if you're local. After this, don't forget to keep in contact with them. You'll usually be working with their immigration aide rather than the politician directly, but it can still add weight to your case and give USCIS a kick up the ####### sometimes.

Edited August 24, 2013 by Ryan&Amy

[John&Lena 17]

That is really helpful!
I'll look into it and see what I can do.

Thanks a LOT!

[John&Lena 17]

Okay, I've sent an email a few minutes ago.
Let's hope it works! *fingers crossed*