K-1 October 20014 Filers

[yuna628 9,676]

Thank you for the reply. Congrats on the wedding date and Happy Birthday early! We sent the packet to the physical address (not the po box) lock box in TX and I was told through someone familiar with the process that the processing center would be regionalized to the state in which the petition wa sent (MA)...the closest center being Vermont.

The stress of the unknown is making the waiting painful...

I'm sorry to tell you, but that person is wrong. If you have sent in a K1, you will not be at Vermont. You're going to Texas. You'll have a long wait.

[heatmanswissmiss 2]

I'm sorry to tell you, but that person is wrong. If you have sent in a K1, you will not be at Vermont. You're going to Texas. You'll have a long wait.

Thank you for the input, it is greatly appreciated!

Edited February 8, 2015 by heatmanswissmiss

[betancourt84 0]

Hello everyone anyone from Dominican or anyone that know how do I get the deposit slip to pay the bank or does the bank have the account # their??

[avrora9002 21]

Hello everyone anyone from Dominican or anyone that know how do I get the deposit slip to pay the bank or does the bank have the account # their??

Maybe it's best to ask in the regional forum

[ChEd 18]

Well, I guess I am the longest California ever! Can not get approve =(

I think I have to hang out with Texas people...

You're not alone LadyDi....im still waiting as well..you can hangout with me..lol

[LadyDi 3]

You're not alone LadyDi....im still waiting as well..you can hangout with me..lol

Hey, Ched!

Are you still waiting? It`s been long!

[truelove2014 0]

I had my interview today and got approved through the Vancouver consulate!!! Super excited and happy!!

[heatmanswissmiss 2]

Congratulations on you rinterview and approval. We are finding strength during the miserable wait through other's sucess. Very happy for you both!

Hello everyone anyone from Dominican or anyone that know how do I get the deposit slip to pay the bank or does the bank have the account # their??

[stef_curls 42]

UPDATE

Kristin came up with another idea today of how we can continue to get the word out (re: the difference in processing times CSC vs TSC). She filed a complaint with the Dept of Homeland Security (DHS) through their public affairs/Office of the Inspector General (OIG). They have an online form and you can remain anonymous if you want. Our idea is to bombard the DHS OIG with complaints regarding the same issue, which is the processing times difference between the TSC and CSC. All of us in the Skunkworks have submitted a complaint via this online form and we're requesting that all of you do the same, if willing. The point being that the more complaints they receive, then maybe someone will actually take a look. As per normal, we don't expect much from this venture, but it is definitely worth a try. The link is:

http://www.oig.dhs.g...id=1&Itemid=133

They limit the complaint to 4000 characters and no attachments. When completing the form, if you want to remain anonymous, don't enter any of your personal information and click the remain-anonymous check-box at the bottom of the page. In addition, we chose miscellaneous and management from the respective drop-down boxes when completing the form. Finally, here are two examples:

The USCIS has allowed a petition processing time imbalance to develop for the Petition for Alien Fiance, form I-129F. They have taken no action to correct the problem. This petition is processed in two service centers, the California (CSC) and Texas (TSC) service centers respectively. Currently the CSC processes the I-129F petition in approximately 21 days whereas the TSC processes it in approximately 205 days. This creates a significant advantage for petitioners whose packet is routed to the CSC. The routing procedure is based on the petitioner's state of residence. Although there will always be some time difference between processing centers, this difference has been allowed to become excessive and unfair to those who file the petition, as the application fee remains the same regardless of which service center processes the petition. The USCIS has mismanaged the workload for this petition severely. Despite direct reports of the existence of such a processing times discrepancy and repeated requests for corrective action to be taken, the USCIS has not only refused to take such action, they have repudiated the very existence of the processing times imbalance completely.

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I am writing to you on the issue of the current processing times between the two service centers of California and Texas for I-129F (Fiance) petitions. I am the petitioner, living in Rhode Island, so my I-129F was sent to Texas Service Center for processing, received 11/18/14, so I am well within the "current processing times," and I am NOT asking for an inquiry into my specific case.

My apologies if this is the incorrect avenue to pursue this issue, if so I would deeply appreciate information for who I should be contacting.

The problem is that California and Texas are currently processing (approving) these petitions at a rate of 1:8. I have spoken to filers in California that have filed long after me who have received their second notice of action and their beneficiaries are well on their way and scheduling medicals and interviews. One California filer I spoke to who had her first Notice of Action also in November just had her interview and final visa approval. I, on the other hand, and facing a wait of *at least* 4-5 more months, barring any additional delays at Texas Service Center.

An average of ~21 days (California) vs ~203 days (Texas) for these petitions is *absolutely unacceptable*.

For a visual of where these numbers and data are coming from, please look to the second set of charts at this link (Where it says “Step 2: I-129F Processing Time at Service Centers --> I-129F NOA1 to NOA2 (Approval) Time”):

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1historical

Visajourney.com is a popular resource for all immigration processes, and forum members enter their data into a timeline system, which produces these graphs. The members of this forum have no incentive to lie or provide false information, as they are volunteering to come to this site and add their data and also look to it as a source of knowledge.

Our end goal is to not only figure out WHY there is such a large discrepancy, but to *rebalance the two service centers*, whatever the solution may be.

I and several others have attempted to address USCIS directly, or through our Senators and Congressman, and we have all received the same canned answer. "They" refuse to address that this problem even exists, and often just defer us back to their "official processing times," which obviously do not reflect the large difference you see in the graphs above. However, the data does not lie.

Your time is greatly appreciated, thank you for reading.

Feel free to copy-n-paste or enter whatever you want.

[KASH2011 382]

I had my interview today and got approved through the Vancouver consulate!!! Super excited and happy!!

Congrats!

[Jekt 0]

Hi Everyone,

I haven't posted in a while. I started a new job and have been very busy since i got back from my last trip from Ukraine. I had filed my I-129F on Oct 14, 2014 and I still haven't heard anything. I called USCIS about 2 weeks ago and they said it's still pending. I believe our case was sent to the Texas Service Center. Is anyone in a similar situation?

I saw some people filed in october as well as i was looking through some of the posts and their process is all finished, meanwhile mine has barely come off the ground. It's becoming very annoying and very stressful this long wait. I was hoping someone can give me some insight or some information what I have to look forward too.

Thanks,

Chris

[yuna628 9,676]

Hi Everyone,

I haven't posted in a while. I started a new job and have been very busy since i got back from my last trip from Ukraine. I had filed my I-129F on Oct 14, 2014 and I still haven't heard anything. I called USCIS about 2 weeks ago and they said it's still pending. I believe our case was sent to the Texas Service Center. Is anyone in a similar situation?

I saw some people filed in october as well as i was looking through some of the posts and their process is all finished, meanwhile mine has barely come off the ground. It's becoming very annoying and very stressful this long wait. I was hoping someone can give me some insight or some information what I have to look forward too.

Thanks,

Chris

It is correct you have been placed at the TSC. This means you're in for quite a long wait I'm afraid. You aren't too far behind me. If you'd like head on over to the TSC October filers thread. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/523533-october-2014-filers-texas-service-center/ There's plenty of us stuck there. Those that have already been approved are those who were routed to CSC.

We're all in it together. I know it's hard. Hang in there.

[Jekt 0]

This is so frustrating. I just started a new job and I can't take time to go see her. I want to rip my hair out.

[SantyAndAllie 155]

This is so frustrating. I just started a new job and I can't take time to go see her. I want to rip my hair out.

You may not want to follow this thread then, hahaha. It's frustrating that the state we live in determines when we get to see our fiance(e)s, but all we can do is just accept that and stay strong. It's half way over now, so it won't be much longer. There's not much we can really do about it, unfortunately.. And don't waste your time with calling USCIS- they're zero help, even when you're 'past' processing times. We're almost out!

[yesii75 4]

Is it safe to say next month we will see some no2? Im despreate.