October 2014 Filers - Texas Service Center

[yuna628 9,676]

Hey all - called to check and we haven't been transferred. But...was also told they are only processing applications from April 2nd at the moment, and we should expect to wait until June now.

April? Sorry no, that should be August. Are you sure you didn't mishear?

[uli156 8]

Many apporvals....

But no Oktober filer...

YAY! I love TSC

[bukhari 2]

Such a pain waiting for this to happen. Filed my petition in last week of september and receipt dated Oct 1. Still waiting for the petition approval. Been following this thread and a relief to see many are waiting not just me..

Any idea when am i going to get the approval?

[bukhari 2]

Is there anyone from September batch waiting for the approval??? I hope september cases are approved already..

[kaisara 28]

Is there anyone from September batch waiting for the approval??? I hope september cases are approved already..

I am late September and I am still waiting. If you check Igor's list you will see that there's a large amount of September filers still waiting - I think only 30% of Sept VJ'ers have heard anything, and that includes expedites.

There are still some August people who are waiting for NOA2.

[bukhari 2]

Oh wow so it means it can take few more months...

What happens in case they reject the case?? Shouldnt they inform earliar in case any document is missing or rejection takes this long too?

[kaisara 28]

Oh wow so it means it can take few more months...

What happens in case they reject the case?? Shouldnt they inform earliar in case any document is missing or rejection takes this long too?

Nope, I think they only look at it once, determine if you have RFE or are Approved. If you look at the list of unapproved, you will see some people have RFE dates of late March for these Aug/Sept months.

[yuna628 9,676]

Such a pain waiting for this to happen. Filed my petition in last week of september and receipt dated Oct 1. Still waiting for the petition approval. Been following this thread and a relief to see many are waiting not just me..

Any idea when am i going to get the approval?

You filed slightly before me, in knowing that TSC is currently running very behind, you can expect a 7+ month wait between NOA 1 and 2. So far their official position is that they are working on August. As you can see by looking at Igor's list, they have done cases from August, September, October, and even November. But there is still many waiting. They seem to approve them in no particular order and in batches. I would say, you should probably look for an approval in May or June. Be happy if you are one of the lucky ones and it comes sooner.

Is there anyone from September batch waiting for the approval??? I hope september cases are approved already..

There have been a few Septembers approved, and have been for at least a month. But there isn't any predictable method in approval patterns. Things have slowed down even more in these past weeks.

Oh wow so it means it can take few more months...

What happens in case they reject the case?? Shouldnt they inform earliar in case any document is missing or rejection takes this long too?

You will be notified if your case is rejected or approved, or if there is an RFE that you need to respond to. Unfortunately there isn't any early notifying. It's like luck of the draw. If you're lucky to have your file picked up and worked on then you will know either way eventually.

[bukhari 2]

Wow.. thanks for the detailed answers.. to be honest i find it quite nerve wrecking as time goes by.. I was under the impression it would come through within couple of months.. had my wedding planned and dress ready.. Just making me frustration with each passing day..

Also i have seen posts where people claimed they approved their cases within couple of months time line.. What is the pattern here??

[kaisara 28]

Wow.. thanks for the detailed answers.. to be honest i find it quite nerve wrecking as time goes by.. I was under the impression it would come through within couple of months.. had my wedding planned and dress ready.. Just making me frustration with each passing day..

Also i have seen posts where people claimed they approved their cases within couple of months time line.. What is the pattern here??

I understand - we have a date set (I know they recommend against that) and it is quite nerve wracking. I am hopeful that we will still be on track, but if not, I will just need to move it - out of my control at this point. I'm just more frustrated at the whole process in general. I know if I performed work at my job like that, I would be looking for a new job..

CSC center is approving fast, so that could be the case, or the Philippines filers experience expedites at both centers so that could be as well. Also, looks like new filers are being routed to CSC instead of TSC and I have seen fast approvals there. Lastly, could just be the luck of the draw.

[yuna628 9,676]

Wow.. thanks for the detailed answers.. to be honest i find it quite nerve wrecking as time goes by.. I was under the impression it would come through within couple of months.. had my wedding planned and dress ready.. Just making me frustration with each passing day..

Also i have seen posts where people claimed they approved their cases within couple of months time line.. What is the pattern here??

The difference is all in the service center. California continues to approve cases in as little as a week or two or up to a few months. Texas, on the other hand, where many of us are trapped at, have to endure this wait from hell. The state you live in, determines where you'll be stuck at.

Like you, I also have my dress ready, and most of it is all planned out except for reserving a date.

Check out this thread for details http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/537595-tsc-k1-backlog-what-can-we-do-for-tsc-non-expedites-only/

[bukhari 2]

We did actually write a letter to expedite when we filed the case and i actually thought they'd consider it but nothing happened.. Cant imagine they know that the whole future depends on it.

At this point do you think we should av hired an attorney??

[kaisara 28]

We did actually write a letter to expedite when we filed the case and i actually thought they'd consider it but nothing happened.. Cant imagine they know that the whole future depends on it.

At this point do you think we should av hired an attorney??

From what I have seen, expedites would depend on the circumstances. An attorney will not help with the service center processing time - they can do no more than anyone else can.

[bukhari 2]

Any update from anyone???

Any update from anyone???

[missingmyguy 4]

Im early October and still waiting ....I think majority of us are.