Incredibly FAST Processing

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

So as we can see "they" can process these apps quickly if they want to.

Edited January 2, 2014 by Gowon

[David & Diana R 1,005]

So as we can see "they" can process these apps quickly if they want to.

Gowan,

Come on now. Let's be reasonable. I really don't think "they" are intentionally processing any applications slower on purpose. But when there is a crisis, such as occurred in the Philippines, with over 7000 dead, perhaps more than 1 million homeless...adults and children are going without food, water, shelter and supplies I think we as Americans should step up and help. I think it's fine that Filipino's files are being expedited. Let's have a heart.

(Disclaimer, My wife is here with me now in the US. We were fortunate in that from our initial filing until the day she landed on American soil was just 8 months. But I still think I would understand if we had to wait longer so others could get out and to the US sooner.)

Hauoli Makahiki Hou

[LoveMyTico 999]

I think the problems is...... the typhoon is kind of recent.... All of us who have been waiting just about 9 months are angry because they really could have processed the I-130's in a reasonable timeframe so there wouldn't be a backlog and then the expedites due to the typhoon wouldn't be such a big deal.... its nothing against the victims.

[camden 20]

Same thing happened when Haiti was hit by a natural disaster.

[Jamie & Izzy 98]

Gowan,

Come on now. Let's be reasonable. I really don't think "they" are intentionally processing any applications slower on purpose. But when there is a crisis, such as occurred in the Philippines, with over 7000 dead, perhaps more than 1 million homeless...adults and children are going without food, water, shelter and supplies I think we as Americans should step up and help. I think it's fine that Filipino's files are being expedited. Let's have a heart.

(Disclaimer, My wife is here with me now in the US. We were fortunate in that from our initial filing until the day she landed on American soil was just 8 months. But I still think I would understand if we had to wait longer so others could get out and to the US sooner.)

Hauoli Makahiki Hou

Maybe they're not processing the rest of us slower *on purpose*...but they certainly don't appear to have any kind of motivation to process us any faster. As many have observed before, the problem with this system is that there is effectively zero accountability. They have their goal time of 5 months, but if they take longer, we applicants just have to bear it - there is nothing we can do about it, and they suffer no consequences of any kind, so they have no real motivation to ensure their goal is met.

I think it's fantastic that they are approving these people so fast, but it *does* show when they have the motivation to do so (and certainly this will make some good PR for them), they can. Why should it take a horrible natural disaster to actually force the USCIS to work quickly and efficiently?

[LoveMyTico 999]

Maybe they're not processing the rest of us slower *on purpose*...but they certainly don't appear to have any kind of motivation to process us any faster. As many have observed before, the problem with this system is that there is effectively zero accountability. They have their goal time of 5 months, but if they take longer, we applicants just have to bear it - there is nothing we can do about it, and they suffer no consequences of any kind, so they have no real motivation to ensure their goal is met.

I think it's fantastic that they are approving these people so fast, but it *does* show when they have the motivation to do so (and certainly this will make some good PR for them), they can. Why should it take a horrible natural disaster to actually force the USCIS to work quickly and efficiently?

and they took away all our resources. We can't even put in a service request because they reported that they are working on Feb 13th. Anything after that just has to sit and frigging wait... The Ombudsman won't even touch the complaint if you filed after Feb 13th. but as we sit here on VJ, we see the approvals all over the place... May, June July... Sept and the typhoon victims.... etc... it is very depressing

I still think this service should be bid on every year or every 3 years. If they can't produce results, then it goes out to another bidder... Right now, they have ZERO accountability. They do whatever they want yet they claim they work in order. They claim that keeping families together is their number one priority...... REALLY? AM I MISSING SOMETHING????????

[Pugpig 15]

It's nice to hear that USCIS is looking out for the people that were hurt by that terrible typhoon. I hope they have a happy life filled with little worry!

[David & Diana R 1,005]

Maybe they're not processing the rest of us slower *on purpose*...but they certainly don't appear to have any kind of motivation to process us any faster. As many have observed before, the problem with this system is that there is effectively zero accountability. They have their goal time of 5 months, but if they take longer, we applicants just have to bear it - there is nothing we can do about it, and they suffer no consequences of any kind, so they have no real motivation to ensure their goal is met.

I think it's fantastic that they are approving these people so fast, but it *does* show when they have the motivation to do so (and certainly this will make some good PR for them), they can. Why should it take a horrible natural disaster to actually force the USCIS to work quickly and efficiently?

Perhaps you are misunderstanding me. I suspect that the staff at USCIS and NVC are overwhelmed with applications. A person can only do so much in a day. I would disagree that no one has any accountability. There are staff members, supervisors, managers, etc... You know the old saying, "S**t rolls uphill" That being said, imagine yourself with stacks of applications on your desk. Now imagine your supervisor coming along and saying, "Hey thoushands of people have died in the Philippines. Give the Philippine applicants priority. This after what, a couple million other apps that were given priority by someone way higher up for illegals already here. I suspect these people at these agencies are doing there best. I do not think they are sitting around all day.

Hauoli Makahiki Hou

[poolbruce 22]

I am confused too....I just want them to forward all paperwork to Manila Embassy. I will provide my wife with all paperwork......I just want my wife out of filipines. Plus USEF needs to hire more interviews and back up

workers....I hear nothing about that

[David & Diana R 1,005]

and they took away all our resources. We can't even put in a service request because they reported that they are working on Feb 13th. Anything after that just has to sit and frigging wait... The Ombudsman won't even touch the complaint if you filed after Feb 13th. but as we sit here on VJ, we see the approvals all over the place... May, June July... Sept and the typhoon victims.... etc... it is very depressing

I still think this service should be bid on every year or every 3 years. If they can't produce results, then it goes out to another bidder... Right now, they have ZERO accountability. They do whatever they want yet they claim they work in order. They claim that keeping families together is their number one priority...... REALLY? AM I MISSING SOMETHING????????

With all due respect what makes you believe that no one is accountable??

[SennaBrigante 92]

They should just hire more people to work on the backlog, even temporarily or just until they get caught up. There's no way that they'll be able to catch up iff they don't do anything drastic. It's not like the applications are slowing down or getting fewer.

[David & Diana R 1,005]

They should just hire more people to work on the backlog, even temporarily or just until they get caught up. There's no way that they'll be able to catch up iff they don't do anything drastic. It's not like the applications are slowing down or getting fewer.

I agree 100% but do you have any idea how long it takes for government agencies to get money appropriated, and to screen and hire new employees, etc...?

[NikLR 13,227]

Taking this service out of the US govt would be a horrible mistake. No one is more concerned about the US government's safety than the actual US govt. A for profit organization would always cut corners to maximize profit.

I am happy they are expediting the Philippines cases.

[David & Diana R 1,005]

Taking this service out of the US govt would be a horrible mistake. No one is more concerned about the US government's safety than the actual US govt. A for profit organization would always cut corners to maximize profit.

I am happy they are expediting the Philippines cases.

Amen to both comments!!

[Jamie & Izzy 98]

Perhaps you are misunderstanding me. I suspect that the staff at USCIS and NVC are overwhelmed with applications. A person can only do so much in a day. I would disagree that no one has any accountability. There are staff members, supervisors, managers, etc... You know the old saying, "S**t rolls uphill" That being said, imagine yourself with stacks of applications on your desk. Now imagine your supervisor coming along and saying, "Hey thoushands of people have died in the Philippines. Give the Philippine applicants priority. This after what, a couple million other apps that were given priority by someone way higher up for illegals already here. I suspect these people at these agencies are doing there best. I do not think they are sitting around all day.

Hauoli Makahiki Hou

If there is accountability, where is the evidence of it? What happens when they fail to attain their 5 month goal? As far as anyone can tell, nothing whatsoever. If there was some real accountability, I am certain we'd see things moving along at a very brisk pace. And let's not forget that they do speedy processing not just for victims of natural disasters. Look around here and you'll see they also pick out random people and approve them more quickly in order to keep their average processing time down. Most of us are now looking at nearly a year just to reach the NOA2, which is absolutely unacceptable. I also don't think their staffers sit around all day - I'm sure most are professional and diligent. But it really does not seem that the leadership of the USCIS sees the rapid and humane reunion of US citizens with their family members as any kind of priority.

I agree 100% but do you have any idea how long it takes for government agencies to get money appropriated, and to screen and hire new employees, etc...?

While they would indeed have to hire new employees, they wouldn't need an appropriation. USCIS is almost completely funded by fees - that's right, we are paying their salaries directly. And because they are the only way to get your spouse or family to America legally, we have to shell out for it and take whatever service we get in return, no matter how poor. So all they have to do is increase the fees a bit, and then they have the budget for more employees. And I guarantee you that everyone on this board would be more than happy to pay 10% or 20% more if it meant we didn't have to endure these absurd delays.