I-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

[Kaylara 814]

Nice post, I had a brief moment of satisfaction seeing someone acknowledge this nightmare. Then I read the comment below it

I signed up, and am going to respond to that comment.

[BOS_LHR 829]

Ok, they updated the current processing date. To February 13, 2013.

Let's get that next letter writing thread started, shall we?

[thedude6752000 360]

^Me too^

[thedude6752000 360]

Everybody attacked me because of a completely unrelated post, but we need to make a video series too!

[Kaylara 814]

Oh yes, they are spreading the I130's around to other service centers. That way, our cases can collect dust in a completely new office.

Processing times over the past two years have gone from 5 months and through the stratosphere. I have taken the time to compile the processing times over the past two years into a chart showing this: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/468148-2nd-letter-to-house-jud-cmte-i-130-delays-by-uscis/?p=6694704 You can go through the AILA's archived information and verify that info if you're so inclined. I used their archive to compile it.

The biggest processing average we were given in the past six months was a horrifying 16.6 months. Currently, the USCIS is showing a 7.4 month processing average. But don't let that fool you. They've accomplished it by processing a few newer applications in a very short amount of time to attain that change. If you want to see something very depressing, go and view the dashboard information:

http://dashboard.uscis.gov/index.cfm?formtype=4&office=4&charttype=1 - That's the National Trend Chart. You will note that they are currently processing about half as many petitions as they were in March. You'll also notice the yellow line creeping upwards, after they sent the I130's to a National Benefits center that was not operational to collect dust for half a year. The Volume Chart shows equally paltry numbers: http://dashboard.uscis.gov/index.cfm?formtype=4&office=4&charttype=2 Seriously, do some research and check out the numbers coming from the service centers. They're horrifying to an I130 petitioner.

Now, for my ancedata: I've been waiting for 9 months for an answer on my husband's petition. I don't expect instant gratification, but I do expect to have some kind of a time frame, something that the USCIS is currently unable to give me. Believe it or not, this impacts my life in a very big, and very real way. I've been married for 8 years. We have two small children together. I lived in the Netherlands with him for 8 years, married him here in NJ, and we decided last year to move back to the US. My children and I arrived earlier this year and my husband is waiting in the Netherlands. We did not file overseas because it did not seem a viable option to us. When we filed, the average time from beginning to the end of the process was 8-9 months total. This seemed reasonable to us, and we planned accordingly, with some leeway in our calculations for unforeseen circumstances. We did not, and could not factor in the fact that they would send our petition somewhere to collect dust for months at a time. Until we are finished with this process, our lives are basically on hold.

And my story is not unique. There are a large number of petitioners stuck in this backlog. And we are getting no clear guidance as to when we will be done with this part of the process. That is unacceptable.

That's the comment that I left.

[Jasminka8 16]

This is ridiculous, how about planning a protest in front of their offices. I really do not know what else will make them wake up and process these cases, unbelievable!!!!

[Kaylara 814]

Ok, they updated the current processing date. To February 13, 2013.

Let's get that next letter writing thread started, shall we?

Yes, I would like to put this information into a letter and get it out today or tomorrow. I know it's on short notice, but this requires an immediate response.

[Blueberry Pancake 311]

Nice post, I had a brief moment of satisfaction seeing someone acknowledge this nightmare. Then I read the comment below it

Same here!

[blah011 8]

I'm in to send in another letter. Tired of their BULLSHIT>

[BOS_LHR 829]

I'm in to send in another letter. Tired of their BULLSHIT>

Head on over to this thread and see what we have in the works: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/471193-new-uscis-processing-numbers-our-on-dash-for-october/page-2

[princess72605 0]

My priority date is March 20, 2013, case was transferred to Nebraska Service Center Nov 6 2013 as well. As of December 19, 2013 I have not had an approval.

I have the same exact dates as you and transferred as Nebraska as well but we should keep each other posted of any news ??✌?

[Kaylara 814]

My priority date is March 20, 2013, case was transferred to Nebraska Service Center Nov 6 2013 as well. As of December 19, 2013 I have not had an approval.

Hey, you and I have basically the same info. I also have heard nothing since the transfer.

[princess72605 0]

I just called and spoke with Officer Varios and he said to keep waiting. Thats they are still working on Feb 13, but that he sees activity on my case from December. He couldnt tell me what kind of activity though!

[thedude6752000 360]

I just called and spoke with Officer Varios and he said to keep waiting. Thats they are still working on Feb 13, but that he sees activity on my case from December. He couldnt tell me what kind of activity though!

Lies, please see other posts in this thread and the USCIS service center board. They are currently processing files as far out as July of this year, they are lying to save themselves from having to do service requests.

[princess72605 0]

I'm sure they are lying and just being plain lazy, but im going to wait out my husband's full 60 days from our transfer date. If nothing happens then I will start trying to contact anybody and everybody. He said I could not even make a service request. Im new to this site so I honestly do not know which direction to go?! Anybodys advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hey, you and I have basically the same info. I also have heard nothing since the transfer.

I hope to hear something by the beginning of next year at least.