December 2014 Filers - Texas Service Center

[muhkoo 12]

My congressman's office apparently submitted my inquiry to TSC as a two-fold issue: the first being our case individually, the second being the processing time discrepancy. Here is TSC's official response:

RE: I-129F – SRC159012**** - Filed by *************

On behalf of ************

Thank you for your e-mail inquiry dated June 1, 2015, on behalf of Congressman Miller’s constituent,*********. She is inquiring as to the status of her application, Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancée, filed in December, 2014. According to the information provided, ****** is also concerned about the discrepancy in processing times between the Texas Service Center and the California Service Center.

First, we are happy to report that her case was in queue to be adjudicated, and it was approved on June 18, 2015. We apologize for the inconvenience and frustration this has caused her.

In light of the perceived discrepancy issue mentioned above, the Service Center Operations Directorate want to assure you that USCIS take these issues very seriously and the directorate is doing everything it can to address your constituent’s concerns. However, the Service Center Operations Directorate would caution constituents and others viewing the USCIS Web-posted processing times information that USCIS Web-posted processing times are calculated timeframes, therefore they are 45-60 days behind the actual processing date. The Service Center Operations Directorate is currently reviewing its workload and is rebalancing portfolios across its four (4) service centers to provide the best possible customer service. The Service Center Operations Directorate is hiring additional staff to handle the additional caseload, as well as cross training staff to have a more agile workforce. And finally, the Service Center Operations Directorate will continue to monitor case processing and adjust workloads wherever possible to meet or come in compliance with current processing requirements.

We hope the information provided is helpful. If we may be of further assistance, please let us know.

Center Congressional Lead

DHS | USCIS | Texas Service Center

[muhkoo 12]

And did you say, "do you mind checking in with USCIS for me?" ....I can't figure out how to ask that.

I tend to be very matter-of-fact and I tried to make it as professional and calm as possible. In my head I reminded myself that their job is to serve their constituents, so there's no reason to beat around the bush or beg. I just said at the end after explaining everything that I respectfully request that you inquire into the status of our case. After that I said something about bringing attention to the unjust situation between the service centers and all of the people who are suffering because of it.

[muhkoo 12]

Did you contact both Senator and Congressman or just congressman? I wonder if it is best to contact both. Who would be best to assist with immigration matters?

I contacted all 3 of them. I don't know who is best, but I would assume congressmen are more responsive. Marco Rubio was a strategic one too since he's running for President, so you could think politically, but I would just contact all of them.

[Ellie and Fron 10]

I tend to be very matter-of-fact and I tried to make it as professional and calm as possible. In my head I reminded myself that their job is to serve their constituents, so there's no reason to beat around the bush or beg. I just said at the end after explaining everything that I respectfully request that you inquire into the status of our case. After that I said something about bringing attention to the unjust situation between the service centers and all of the people who are suffering because of it.

Did you give them your case number? I have no idea what to write in this letter but it seems to help many people out. Is it better to email or write them a hand written letter?

[KristinD 77]

All the instructions are on your reps website. It's a fill in the blank form along with an authorization you sign. Just tell them how many days u r at and to find out what's going on. It's as simple as that, don't think too hard.

[bttmfor10i 0]

I want to know where you send this letter????

I have 6 months and four days and still not an approved

[KristinD 77]

Go online, find your rep. Hit submit. That's it.

[KristinD 77]

http://www.schumer.senate.gov/services/help/visas

Here u go

[Spence04 0]

Guess you should be lucky it's only 6 months.

I'm 8 months and counting.

1 USCIS case enquiry

1 congressman involved

4 calls to the service centre and still none the wiser.

I see more November and December files accepted than I do October

[KristinD 77]

I only got lucky bc Rubios office messed up and illegally pulled the wrong file aka big oops have a feeling that's the only reason mine got approved

[bttmfor10i 0]

kristind thanks a lot

[swji89 41]

I only got lucky bc Rubios office messed up and illegally pulled the wrong file aka big oops have a feeling that's the only reason mine got approved

Scandal

[Canuck16 4]

Anyone following this thread get approved in the past couple days? My fiancé has contacted his congressman - hopefully something will come of it..

[tonkaturn 0]

Hey there,

Starting to get a little cheesed off with this whole waiting thing. Filed on December 11th. I am even through a lawyer and I am still waiting. No advice needed, just need to rant.

Thanks

[waiting4areason 13]

so...No approvals last night?