CSC or VSC, Was it transferred?

[GrayL 47]

Hi Good People of VJ,

Hey I have a super quick question.

I live in Montana so my filing location was the CSC. I sent that all off in July (see timeline), no problem.

I got my NOA1 and Biometrics letter, again no problems, went and got the fingerprints done and photo's taken (You wouldn't want to decide to change careers and become a criminal with the detailed prints they take eh?, ).

Anyway, I noticed on my biometrics letter the service center was listed as VSC? No problem, perhaps the VSC is helping out the CSC, right?

My thought though, where is my case officially being dealt at? I thought that usually they will write and tell me that the case is being transferred, if that is at all the case?

My question is, can the VSC help will part of the application, while still being officially dealt with by the CSC? Or does this mean the case has been transferred? Either way doesn't matter to me but was definitely curious.

Thanks, stay sane and carry on!

Edited September 6, 2014 by GrayL

[Jamrock876 4]

I live in Boston and received my NOA1 email saying that my application was sent to TSC (Texas Service Center). Based on my location I thought it would've been sent to VSC. Did your NOA1 say CSC?

[GrayL 47]

I just re-read the NOA1 and it had no mention of the case being transferred.

Here's the NOA1 summary.

Paragraph 1: Conditional Resident status extended 1 year, I can work and travel.

Paragraph 2: Notice I'll be receiving biometrics appointment letter.

Paragraph 3: if you overseas in the military you won't get an appointment.

Paragraph 4: Provide evidence if you haven't already.

Paragraph 5: You can track the status via CRI89.

Paragraph 6: If I check E or F, you can't change your address online.

Does that mean it's still at the CSC?

There is absolute no mention of ANY service center on the NOA1, the address at the very bottom however states a CA Post Office Box. But that's it.

The biometrics letter is the only letter that states VSC.

And of course I definitely without question filed with the CSC

[cchhat01 14]

This is the USCIS standard boilerplate stuff (aka. their standard song-and-dance). Our NOA looks just the same. Also you cannot track your case using that case number from what I understand.

There is absolultely no mention of tranfser. Your Biometrics letter came from VSC. That's okay. Lot of folks have lately been getting their biometrics letter from VSC. Its a growing trend from which everyone seems to conclude that VSC is assisting other processing centers in sending Biometrics letters. You should have a couple of case numbers on this letter (one which was on your acceptance NOA and another one, use the 2nd one to track your status online through the USCIS website).

If your case does get transferred (which I highly doubt), it will only be because you'll probably be interviewed. Right now, you have received no shred of evidence stating that your case has been transferred so you should relax. Congratulations on being a CSC filer, you obviously don't have to wait as long as a VSC applicant.

EDIT: I noticed my NOA looks just like yours EXCEPT it does state VERMONT SERV CENTER (and the address) right below it. The Biometrics Letter doesn't have any address within it. However, the envelope was mailed from Vermont. Also, our Biometrics letter doesn't seem to be printed on USCIS grade paper. Its standard letter paper. NOA came with the proper USCIS letterhead and Liberty watermark bond paper.

Regards,

Chigs

I just re-read the NOA1 and it had no mention of the case being transferred.

Here's the NOA1 summary.

Paragraph 1: Conditional Resident status extended 1 year, I can work and travel.

Paragraph 2: Notice I'll be receiving biometrics appointment letter.

Paragraph 3: if you overseas in the military you won't get an appointment.

Paragraph 4: Provide evidence if you haven't already.

Paragraph 5: You can track the status via CRI89.

Paragraph 6: If I check E or F, you can't change your address online.

Does that mean it's still at the CSC?

There is absolute no mention of ANY service center on the NOA1, the address at the very bottom however states a CA Post Office Box. But that's it.

The biometrics letter is the only letter that states VSC.

And of course I definitely without question filed with the CSC

Edited September 6, 2014 by Ami&Chigs

[LionessDeon 2,060]

I live in Boston and received my NOA1 email saying that my application was sent to TSC (Texas Service Center). Based on my location I thought it would've been sent to VSC. Did your NOA1 say CSC?

Only TSC and CSC processes K1 visa petitions. VSC does not. This thread isn't in regards to K1 visa petiitons.

[GrayL 47]

Thanks for all the replies, keep on keeping on!