TIMELINES- becoming - useless

[FD&MDVL 58]

Is it just me or does everyone see the problems with many many timelines-

I BELIEVE that there are many misunderstandings as to what some of the milestones are and people are wither marking them before reaching them or skipping many of them along the way--

MOST of the timelines that I get updates about are just not possible accurate.-- MOST, not a few-

any one agree, disagree?

[JRF 117]

I think what you are seeing is a combination of ambiguouty with regard to how to update and the fact that the timelines you see are self-reported (not indicative of all activity). To the extent people tend towards reporting good news (fast cycle times) the timelines you see are not indicative of true overall processing times. All this in the context of an immigration system that is under a lot of stress and change...put simply it's a crapshoot.

[dwheels76 5,468]

Is it just me or does everyone see the problems with many many timelines-

I BELIEVE that there are many misunderstandings as to what some of the milestones are and people are wither marking them before reaching them or skipping many of them along the way--

MOST of the timelines that I get updates about are just not possible accurate.-- MOST, not a few-

any one agree, disagree?

Like what is not accurate about them? I guess not understanding what is the issue. You have some I-130's approved in 45 days you have some sitting for 9 months many a year. It happens. You read alot of peoples stories take a deeper cut you find out alot more than what some say on the surface.

[TBoneTX 45,288]

*** Unanswered duplicate thread removed; this thread moved from CR-1 Process forum to the Site Discussion forum -- topic involves updating of VJ timelines. ***

[Captain Ewok 1,891]

I'm very happy to work on improving the system. In fact I am willing to investigate and make changes tonight . Let me know how I can improve any element and I will work on it asap.

user interface

more explanations / instructions

etc..

[Captain Ewok 1,891]

I need to step out shortly but I am still happy to work on this for folks. Let me know specific improvements you would like made .

[Vanitas 310]

Do you think it would be possible to have a "Transferred" kind of field, Captain? Especially given that now a lot of petitions at VSC are just being transferred without being looked at. Or would it be better for people to just put the new service center they've been transferred to in their profile/timeline?

[Steven.Plant 11]

Thank you for your hard work. I am concerned with the K3 visa. I goes without saying that any K3 follows after the filing of a I-130. Its not really clear how to enter yourself as a K3 at the start of the timeline process. It would help to see a column with the type of visa that was accepted. I have been trying to understand if the over all time was shorter (even for the I-130) if both were submitted.

[BOS_LHR 829]

Related to timelines but somewhat tangential -- is it possible to add NBC processing dates for I-130 filers? e.g., for "processing dates for common forms" and "IR1/CR1 visa timelines trends" under Visa Timelines & Stats. NBC is supposedly the only relevant office for I-130 petitioners these days, but data shown is for CSC, VSC, and even TSC.

[FD&MDVL 58]

Like what is not accurate about them? I guess not understanding what is the issue. You have some I-130's approved in 45 days you have some sitting for 9 months many a year. It happens. You read alot of peoples stories take a deeper cut you find out alot more than what some say on the surface.

I believe I have seen several timelines go from NOA1 to NOA2 in days, or at least thats what they are reporting--

Just an observation- the information available on this website has BEEN AMAZINGLY HELPFUL- and motivating-- I amm not sure of the ramificaions on estimating time frames would be if false reporting exists IF any-- it was just a question- not being critical I am grateful to have this forum and advice available--

but I DO SEE some timelines that seem ....um...... confusing.

thank you all-- I am certain that MY HOPES for a faster approval or hunger for information plays into my interpretations--

this is all valuable and very emotional nformation Kudos to admin

[stevie b 141]

Related to timelines but somewhat tangential -- is it possible to add NBC processing dates for I-130 filers? e.g., for "processing dates for common forms" and "IR1/CR1 visa timelines trends" under Visa Timelines & Stats. NBC is supposedly the only relevant office for I-130 petitioners these days, but data shown is for CSC, VSC, and even TSC.

If you understand the nbc process, this is not really the question.. it would be more like adding nbc plus another 50+ local offices.

I would wait until the new facility starts processing them and then fix the website links

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Please make it so you cannot put future dates in. Also so that you cannot put words in instead of dates. Also limit the date format so people don't use Euro formats or backwards formats. Also limit it so that all people use / or - to separate the dates, not a mix of the two. Look at this list to see the discrepancies. http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/liftlist.php?cfl=&op5=5,9,10,11,12

It has words, dates in the future for approvals (2014), mix of dating formats.

Edited September 6, 2013 by Harpa Timsah

[Steven.Plant 11]

If you understand the nbc process, this is not really the question.. it would be more like adding nbc plus another 50+ local offices.

I would wait until the new facility starts processing them and then fix the website links

There are alot of us that dont understand the NBC process. But i do see that there is not alot to go by on the goverment site or here regaurding a I-130. For the most part we get a NBC NOA1 with our number and look for information on when that will turn into a NOA2. The other serivice center stats are confusing if your package went to the NBC as I beleive they all are now.

[stevie b 141]

There are alot of us that dont understand the NBC process. But i do see that there is not alot to go by on the goverment site or here regaurding a I-130. For the most part we get a NBC NOA1 with our number and look for information on when that will turn into a NOA2. The other serivice center stats are confusing if your package went to the NBC as I beleive they all are now.

currently, yes they are still going to nbc

processing up to now is

nbc-wait few months, then routed to your local office for adjudication... very few stay at nbc for adjudication.

by the end of the year.. there will be a new facility for 130's as announced on the uscis web site.

if you give it 2-3 months you can start calling and getting a tier 2 to inquire about a transfer.

it wouldn't surprise me if all 130s at local offices are transferred to the new facility when it goes live.

it is very complicated to understand, but one thing is for sure, it appears that uscis is responding to the huge daca backlog from last year and will have it under control by 2014 (at least temporarily)

[Protocol417 161]

I believe I have seen several timelines go from NOA1 to NOA2 in days, or at least thats what they are reporting--

I always assumed this was just people who were putting their text/email notification date for the NOA1 and date of receipt in the mail as the NOA2 date by mistake. The timeframe seemed to fit this.