Possible Ways to Overcome the Delay at TSC

[daviddelen 34]

I think the best way is to contact huge newspapers like the NYT and first state the issue framing it as unequal treatment. Texas citizens are being treated differently on a federal level than those in California for example. It's the kind of thing that would stir outrage and sell newspapers. It's a win win.

[JessicaUK 10]

This is a really good idea!! I'm all for it, and I also have a suggestion to add. The data, clearly shows the discrepancy between TSC and CSC but I also think it might be a good idea to work with some of the data just for TSC or USCIS overall.

It's clear that TSC is focusing more towards I-130 applications. I did some rough statistics, they're completing them at a rate of around 30% per month. I also looked at I-485 applications, which sounds more complicated and even there they're completing them at at rate of around 16% p/mnth.

So why are I-129F applications at TSC only being completed at a rate of around 6% p/mnth?? or even less as the months go on!

I-130 applications or I-485 applications are no more important than ours, we should all be equal in this process. Shouldn't TSC be processing every application at the same rate no matter how many applications there are? This backward and forward process of focusing on I-130s, then I-129Fs is just a vicious circle.

[sweetswinks 400]

This is a really good idea!! I'm all for it, and I also have a suggestion to add. The data, clearly shows the discrepancy between TSC and CSC but I also think it might be a good idea to work with some of the data just for TSC or USCIS overall.

It's clear that TSC is focusing more towards I-130 applications. I did some rough statistics, they're completing them at a rate of around 30% per month. I also looked at I-485 applications, which sounds more complicated and even there they're completing them at at rate of around 16% p/mnth.

So why are I-129F applications at TSC only being completed at a rate of around 6% p/mnth?? or even less as the months go on!

I-130 applications or I-485 applications are no more important than ours, we should all be equal in this process. Shouldn't TSC be processing every application at the same rate no matter how many applications there are? This backward and forward process of focusing on I-130s, then I-129Fs is just a vicious circle.

Considering I-130's are for alien relatives and they're having to wait 18 months to be with their husbands or wives, I would like to disagree with your statement that they are no more important that I-129f's. I believe a husband and wife say their vows with the right to not be separated. For those who choose either path, they are aware of what is best for them and their situation, but a marriage should not be separated for 2-3 times as long as an engaged couple.

[IcezMan_IcezLady 582]

Some feedback;

When liaising with a government body you should really use data with numbers, and not graphs that round numbers up or down. You want real data and hard numbers to really get the point across. I also feel as though the graphs located on USCIS website is good as any to use so i'm not sure why you wanted to make another one in a word doc?

If you want a solid graph, combine both TSC and CSC into one graph with individual bars, and display the numbers from all the data provided, which includes "pending, "completions", "received", "awaiting customer feedback". The reason I say this is that representing government data isn't child's play when disputing these types of things.

Actually, hard numbers do not paint a convincing picture than images.

As a geographic information science major, I'd like to say that a picture does speak volumes.

Your intended audience may not have the entire day or the time to go through your "numbers" to get your point. Usually, you try as much as possible to catch his or her attention is a couple of seconds so that you don't lose his interest. This man has an important job and I suppose he has a lot on his plate so we want him to actually take a good look not just a look at our petition to him.

Also, graphs showing PERCENT of work pending and completed are the most effective representation here.

For example,

In November 2013,

of the 3890 pending petitions, TSC completed 2204. That may seem like a heck of work, kudos to TSC! but in actual sense, that number represents only ~ 57%. quite a change, huh? Our shock value is May 2014 which has 5% completion rate (564 out of 11342).

[sweetswinks 400]

Actually, hard numbers do not paint a convincing picture than images.

As a geographic information science major, I'd like to say that a picture does speak volumes.

Your intended audience may not have the entire day or the time to go through your "numbers" to get your point. Usually, you try as much as possible to catch his or her attention is a couple of seconds so that you don't lose his interest. This man has an important job and I suppose he has a lot on his plate so we want him to actually take a good look not just a look at our petition to him.

Also, graphs showing PERCENT of work pending and completed are the most effective representation here.

For example,

In November 2013,

of the 3890 pending petitions, TSC completed 2204. That may seem like a heck of work, kudos to TSC! but in actual sense, that number represents only ~ 57%. quite a change, huh? Our shock value is May 2014 which has 5% completion rate (564 out of 11342).

I was giving feedback as someone who works in a state government office and liaises with federal government and news media outlets daily. I see what you are saying regarding percentages, but government officials always ask for numbers as the basis of an argument.

[dalkiloves 1]

I will support this as well.

[IcezMan_IcezLady 582]

Considering I-130's are for alien relatives and they're having to wait 18 months to be with their husbands or wives, I would like to disagree with your statement that they are no more important that I-129f's. I believe a husband and wife say their vows with the right to not be separated. For those who choose either path, they are aware of what is best for them and their situation, but a marriage should not be separated for 2-3 times as long as an engaged couple.

hello sweetswinks,

I'd like to state in response to you comment to JessicaUK about 1-130's been more important. If i am not wrong, that is your position because you disagree with JessicaUK on her statement that they are "no more important than 129f".

I have not seen or heard of any political law (i'm referring to the constitution) that states that "a marriage should not be separated for 2-3 times as long as an engaged couple."

It may sound plausible but unfortunately, it is not true!

However, the 14th amendment of the U.S. constitution allows citizens equal rights and protection of the law. That means we should get the same treatment under the law.

My mum waited 7 yrs before she could join my dad who is a U.S. citizen.

So unless, there is a special circumstance, no immigration procedure is more important than the other.

[genr87 53]

If we include either graphs, and the detailed letter mentioning the percentages, it will be more effective. Right now it's not a matter of who is right or not but getting this issues solved.

[IcezMan_IcezLady 582]

I was giving feedback as someone who works in a state government office and liaises with federal government and news media outlets daily. I see what you are saying regarding percentages, but government officials always ask for numbers as the basis of an argument.

You are right

The data and graph should and will be included in the submission.

[jfgk1987 303]

hello sweetswinks,

I'd like to state in response to you comment to JessicaUK about 1-130's been more important. If i am not wrong, that is your position because you disagree with JessicaUK on her statement that they are "no more important than 129f".

I have not seen or heard of any political law (i'm referring to the constitution) that states that "a marriage should not be separated for 2-3 times as long as an engaged couple."

It may sound plausible but unfortunately, it is not true!

However, the 14th amendment of the U.S. constitution allows citizens equal rights and protection of the law. That means we should get the same treatment under the law.

My mum waited 7 yrs before she could join my dad who is a U.S. citizen.

So unless, there is a special circumstance, no immigration procedure is more important than the other.

Immigration is NOT a right. It's not. It's a privilege. She didn't say anything about political laws. And that bold text you have at the end there also assumes that I-129Fs are no more important than any other petition, so you just invalidated your whole argument there.

Edited July 21, 2014 by jfgk1987

[Muñeca 2014 25]

Somebody mailed Donald Neufeld on another topic and his reply was this: I'm quoting from his post:

Dear Sir,

I assure you there is no malfeasance behind the processing time differences at our Service Centers. However, information on how to report USCIS misconduct is available here.

Our goal is to provide consistent processing times across all our facilities. However, in processing over 4 million cases annually at all four centers there are numerous factors that can impact our ability to deliver on that goal. Unfortunately, the Texas Service Center (TSC) has developed a small backlog in handling I-129F fiancé petitions. We are aware of this and are working diligently to address the delay. If the petition filed on your behalf has been pending longer than the posted TSC processing time, the petitioner may submit an e-request. Information on e-requests and other case status information is available here.

Sincerely,

Donald Neufeld

So according USCIS after 5 months we can submit an e-request?

[JessicaUK 10]

Considering I-130's are for alien relatives and they're having to wait 18 months to be with their husbands or wives, I would like to disagree with your statement that they are no more important that I-129f's. I believe a husband and wife say their vows with the right to not be separated. For those who choose either path, they are aware of what is best for them and their situation, but a marriage should not be separated for 2-3 times as long as an engaged couple.

hello sweetswinks,

I'd like to state in response to you comment to JessicaUK about 1-130's been more important. If i am not wrong, that is your position because you disagree with JessicaUK on her statement that they are "no more important than 129f".

I have not seen or heard of any political law (i'm referring to the constitution) that states that "a marriage should not be separated for 2-3 times as long as an engaged couple."

It may sound plausible but unfortunately, it is not true!

However, the 14th amendment of the U.S. constitution allows citizens equal rights and protection of the law. That means we should get the same treatment under the law.

My mum waited 7 yrs before she could join my dad who is a U.S. citizen.

So unless, there is a special circumstance, no immigration procedure is more important than the other.

I'm not trying to offend anyone here! And I apologise some have taken my words the wrong way. It's just about looking at the bigger picture. We should just consider ALL applications and equality across the board.

[IcezMan_IcezLady 582]

Look at this

[IcezMan_IcezLady 582]

Check out this graph

TSC.doc

[sweetswinks 400]

hello sweetswinks,

I'd like to state in response to you comment to JessicaUK about 1-130's been more important. If i am not wrong, that is your position because you disagree with JessicaUK on her statement that they are "no more important than 129f".

I have not seen or heard of any political law (i'm referring to the constitution) that states that "a marriage should not be separated for 2-3 times as long as an engaged couple."

It may sound plausible but unfortunately, it is not true!

However, the 14th amendment of the U.S. constitution allows citizens equal rights and protection of the law. That means we should get the same treatment under the law.

My mum waited 7 yrs before she could join my dad who is a U.S. citizen.

So unless, there is a special circumstance, no immigration procedure is more important than the other.

Are you gonna include the processing times and data for I130's and I1485's to speed those up too? seeing as no immigration procedure is more important than the other.