TSC and CSC comparison... FAIL.

[Inshallah2011 1]

Did you receive your NOA1 from TSC or CSC?

I have noticed that some folks mailed their petitions to TSC, but got their NOA1 from CSC. In this case, are they supposed to follow TSC or CSC timeline?

Thanks.

Since I've got our NOA1, I've been checking how TSC and CSC process the visas. And I'm so dissapointed in how USCIS manages things between these two. There is NO equality. While March filers at CSC get approved in April, in TSC December filers are still waiting... Why so unfair?! Why doesn't anyone do anything about this??

And their speed is increadibly different, too. Whilte CSC approves aprx. 10 visas a day, or maybe more in terms of VJ data, Texas hasn't been approving ANY since last week. What is going on??

I'm really dissapointed. And I think only TSC filers can understand how I feel. It's been 3 weeks since we've applied, but I already know I'll wait for at least 5 months. This is so unfair... It's gotten to the point that seeing CSC approvals make me depressed and sad. Why is the USA doing this to us?

I always thought the USA is so proud of it's equality and stuff... I wish I could see that.

[acabrera7186 10]

http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/submit-questions-and-comments

Wouldn't hurt to make a friendly complaint.

has anyone done this yet i am about to send one just wanted to make sure someone at least got through

[Girl from Celebes 588]

This is what I'm holding out hope for - the rhythm changing. We haven't filed yet, but when we do chances are it'll be routed to TSC. I keep telling myself to calm down, what will happen will happen, but...

Fingers crossed for you guys (and later, for myself ) that you get your approvals soon, and maybe that they figure out a way to better balance the petition load between the service centers.

I remember back then, there were a lot people complained why some VJ members got approved quicker than others. But, I've never seen people questioned about it after they just filed 3 weeks or less. They had started complaining when they were reach 3 months mark. I told my fiance that the process would take a year to complete - I was the one who learned the whole process-. We never had expectation get an approval that fast and in fact there was a guy from the UK filed after my fiance got his NOA-2 before us. But it did not bother us, honestly, because we knew that sooner or later we will be together eventually.

Expect unexpected that was an attitude my fiance and I carried on for this process. I am not trying to lecture people here but my fiance and I spent time talking many hours everyday on Skype - imagine how long we had been in long distance relationship since we started dating back in 2008 and filed I-129F in 2013-. Do something else like what will you do after approval, learn next steps, planning what you will do after you come to the US, and etc. My fiance and I worked with hectic schedules that is why we never jealous if someone got approved before us.

I am the US now for more than 2 months and it is hard since I used to work for long hours and suddenly staying at home alone. Be prepare for culture shocks, different lifestyle, and environment. Learn the city where you will live in, what kind wedding dress you want, ring, wedding ceremony, many things that you could use to occupy your mind from this process. You can do that while you are waiting the whole process completed instead keep checking the others timelines and feel upset about it. When you read horrible stories about K-1 visa filers here, you will be shock to death and feel grateful that you are not in their position (lost their files, petitioner was a suspect of AWA, lost their approval petition between USCIS and NVC, their petition was expired because never knew what to do for the next steps, and many more).

After all, that is just my 2 cents. Good luck for the rest of your journey, guys!

Edited April 23, 2014 by Girl from Celebes

[AKukreti 24]

has anyone done this yet i am about to send one just wanted to make sure someone at least got through

I did it right before I posted it. Try it. I think everyone should try it. Maybe if they get so many of the same comments, then maybe they will look into it?

[acabrera7186 10]

I did it right before I posted it. Try it. I think everyone should try it. Maybe if they get so many of the same comments, then maybe they will look into it?

yes correct what did you say in the email

[AKukreti 24]

yes correct what did you say in the email

"Going to make this short and sweet cause I can't imagine how many comments you receive on a daily basis. I am filing an I-129F petition for my fiance in Indian. I do not understand how the USCIS distributes petitions between CSC and TSC. Many petitioners find it unfair that the two service centers are currently processing petitions at very different rates. Currently, from my understanding, CSC is processing petitions from March and TSC is processing petitions from November and December. Something needs to be done so that approval times can be more consistent no matter where your petition is sent. Thank you for your time. I hope to hear back from you."

Everyone should email them. Especially if your petition went to TSC. Only takes 5 minutes of your life.

[acabrera7186 10]

"Going to make this short and sweet cause I can't imagine how many comments you receive on a daily basis. I am filing an I-129F petition for my fiance in Indian. I do not understand how the USCIS distributes petitions between CSC and TSC. Many petitioners find it unfair that the two service centers are currently processing petitions at very different rates. Currently, from my understanding, CSC is processing petitions from March and TSC is processing petitions from November and December. Something needs to be done so that approval times can be more consistent no matter where your petition is sent. Thank you for your time. I hope to hear back from you."

Everyone should email them. Especially if your petition went to TSC. Only takes 5 minutes of your life.

Ok thanks going to do it now

[Maritah 101]

I remember back then, there were a lot people complained why some VJ members got approved quicker than others. But, I've never seen people questioned about it after they just filed 3 weeks or less. They had started complaining when they were reach 3 months mark. I told my fiance that the process would take a year to complete - I was the one who learned the whole process-. We never had expectation get an approval that fast and in fact there was a guy from the UK filed after my fiance got his NOA-2 before us. But it did not bother us, honestly, because we knew that sooner or later we will be together eventually.

Expect unexpected that was an attitude my fiance and I carried on for this process. I am not trying to lecture people here but my fiance and I spent time talking many hours everyday on Skype - imagine how long we had been in long distance relationship since we started dating back in 2008 and filed I-129F in 2013-. Do something else like what will you do after approval, learn next steps, planning what you will do after you come to the US, and etc. My fiance and I worked with hectic schedules that is why we never jealous if someone got approved before us.

I am the US now for more than 2 months and it is hard since I used to work for long hours and suddenly staying at home alone. Be prepare for culture shocks, different lifestyle, and environment. Learn the city where you will live in, what kind wedding dress you want, ring, wedding ceremony, many things that you could use to occupy your mind from this process. You can do that while you are waiting the whole process completed instead keep checking the others timelines and feel upset about it. When you read horrible stories about K-1 visa filers here, you will be shock to death and feel grateful that you are not in their position (lost their files, petitioner was a suspect of AWA, lost their approval petition between USCIS and NVC, their petition was expired because never knew what to do for the next steps, and many more).

After all, that is just my 2 cents. Good luck for the rest of your journey, guys!

Awesome words, thanks for share it!

[jfgk1987 303]

Did you receive your NOA1 from TSC or CSC?

I have noticed that some folks mailed their petitions to TSC, but got their NOA1 from CSC. In this case, are they supposed to follow TSC or CSC timeline?

Thanks.

We need a PSA about this somewhere...

NO ONE MAILS THEIR PETITIONS TO TSC. NO ONE. EVER. EVER EVER. EVEEEEEEER. Ever.

Petitions get mailed to a lockbox. The Dallas Lockbox is NOT THE SAME as TSC.

THOSE PETITIONS RECEIVED AT CSC (if your case number begins with WAC) GO STRAIGHT TO CSC, THERE IS NO TRANSFER.

This misinformation is screwing up Igor's list for TSC filers and it's really annoying now.

[Marco&Bettina 502]

We need a PSA about this somewhere...

NO ONE MAILS THEIR PETITIONS TO TSC. NO ONE. EVER. EVER EVER. EVEEEEEEER. Ever.

Petitions get mailed to a lockbox. The Dallas Lockbox is NOT THE SAME as TSC.

THOSE PETITIONS RECEIVED AT CSC (if your case number begins with WAC) GO STRAIGHT TO CSC, THERE IS NO TRANSFER.

This misinformation is screwing up Igor's list for TSC filers and it's really annoying now.

Agreed. Not enough understanding about how this works when completing timelines.

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Awesome words, thanks for share it!

You're very welcome, .

[Girl from Celebes 588]

We need a PSA about this somewhere...

NO ONE MAILS THEIR PETITIONS TO TSC. NO ONE. EVER. EVER EVER. EVEEEEEEER. Ever.

Petitions get mailed to a lockbox. The Dallas Lockbox is NOT THE SAME as TSC.

THOSE PETITIONS RECEIVED AT CSC (if your case number begins with WAC) GO STRAIGHT TO CSC, THERE IS NO TRANSFER.

This misinformation is screwing up Igor's list for TSC filers and it's really annoying now.

Agreed. I had posted about that a while back that TSC is totally different from Dallas Lockbox. Some people understood while some others were being "stubborn" and refused to change their timelines. VJ moderator team should have some instructions about this since many users here do not know the differences yet.

Edited April 23, 2014 by Girl from Celebes

[twofors 30]

We need a PSA about this somewhere...

NO ONE MAILS THEIR PETITIONS TO TSC. NO ONE. EVER. EVER EVER. EVEEEEEEER. Ever.

Petitions get mailed to a lockbox. The Dallas Lockbox is NOT THE SAME as TSC.

THOSE PETITIONS RECEIVED AT CSC (if your case number begins with WAC) GO STRAIGHT TO CSC, THERE IS NO TRANSFER.

This misinformation is screwing up Igor's list for TSC filers and it's really annoying now.

This is true; however, there are 2 lockboxes in Texas to send your Petition. One is Lewisville the other is Dallas. The Dallas Lock box is for those mailing the form via regular mail. The Lewisville lockboxes is for those sending their petitions express mail. VJ does not supply the Dallas Lockbox address so I left ours blank. We were sent to the TSC. The date the lock box received our petition was 10-21-2013. The Date of Receipt for the TSC was 10-23-2014. Just in case anyone is interested.

[Lilay 87]

I remember back then, there were a lot people complained why some VJ members got approved quicker than others. But, I've never seen people questioned about it after they just filed 3 weeks or less. They had started complaining when they were reach 3 months mark. I told my fiance that the process would take a year to complete - I was the one who learned the whole process-. We never had expectation get an approval that fast and in fact there was a guy from the UK filed after my fiance got his NOA-2 before us. But it did not bother us, honestly, because we knew that sooner or later we will be together eventually.

Expect unexpected that was an attitude my fiance and I carried on for this process. I am not trying to lecture people here but my fiance and I spent time talking many hours everyday on Skype - imagine how long we had been in long distance relationship since we started dating back in 2008 and filed I-129F in 2013-. Do something else like what will you do after approval, learn next steps, planning what you will do after you come to the US, and etc. My fiance and I worked with hectic schedules that is why we never jealous if someone got approved before us.

I am the US now for more than 2 months and it is hard since I used to work for long hours and suddenly staying at home alone. Be prepare for culture shocks, different lifestyle, and environment. Learn the city where you will live in, what kind wedding dress you want, ring, wedding ceremony, many things that you could use to occupy your mind from this process. You can do that while you are waiting the whole process completed instead keep checking the others timelines and feel upset about it. When you read horrible stories about K-1 visa filers here, you will be shock to death and feel grateful that you are not in their position (lost their files, petitioner was a suspect of AWA, lost their approval petition between USCIS and NVC, their petition was expired because never knew what to do for the next steps, and many more).

After all, that is just my 2 cents. Good luck for the rest of your journey, guys!

I know there will be a culture shock and even depression for me for a few months, at least, and it scares me sometimes even though starting a life with my fiance is what I want more than anything.

Thanks for the encouragement

[Girl from Celebes 588]

I know there will be a culture shock and even depression for me for a few months, at least, and it scares me sometimes even though starting a life with my fiance is what I want more than anything.

Thanks for the encouragement

You're welcome.

I'm from the country that is totally different from the US in every ways. You will be alright if you've started preparing yourself from now on. I'm hoping TSC K-1 visa filers will get approvals very soon. Good luck!