November 1 NOA1 and still waiting

[Jim&Gemz 0]

Not that I think I'm horribly past the "normal" processing time, I do feel like our petition has been left behind when the population here at VJ although it's small compared to the whole case load CSC has, it is a representation of the percentage of cases they have. I started feeling like they're taking too long on our case and we have not received an RFE or any information other than the web site showing a couple touches back in mid January.

I contacted my congressmans office and asked them to get some info for me. Wow, what a waste of time. They printed out the web page from USCIS that shows what month CSC says they're processing (September 2006) and hi-lighted the section that says they process cases in the order they're received and mailed that to me. I called them and explained many cases received after mine have been approved but they would not budge to call CSC unless I can give them names and case numbers of a few.

I guess I shouldn't have expected much when I contacted them.

[TracyTN 237]

I just emailed ya, Jimbo. I'm f'ing FURIOUS for you - so I can only imagine how you must feel.

This is utter shite anyway, not to mention getting the shaft by someone whose salary you essentially pay.

[featherB 1]

You can give them my (our) name(s) and case number if you like (I'll PM you if you want - let me know) - and I'm sure there will be plenty of others on here who would be happy to help, if that's what it takes to get them involved! Our NOA1 from CSC was Nov 2nd, I think, and we had our NOA2 on January 19th. So your approval is already well over two months behind *this* couple who filed at the same as you... you shouldn't have to put up with being brushed off like that!

[TimsDaisy 0]

This would be why I recommended everyone check out that federal register section that lists processing times at around 2.9 months. Don't let the staffer brush you off. Keep calling and asking for help. Don't get nasty with them, but be assertive about the data you've seen and the stories you've heard from here.

And don't let them convince you that merely knowing 2 other cases that processed will get them to act. That sounds like someone trying to push you off for some time.

Keep talking with them.

BTW: if you get no where with your congressman (I'm assuming you mean member of the house of representatives), you still have 2 state senators left to try).

Edited March 26, 2007 by TimsDaisy

[TracyTN 237]

Ok I'll bite, Timsdaisy. What federal register section? What'd I miss?

You probably posted it when I was taking my much needed VJ sabbatical.

[TimsDaisy 0]

Ok I'll bite, Timsdaisy. What federal register section? What'd I miss?

You probably posted it when I was taking my much needed VJ sabbatical.

It's this one: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;#entry791399

But I'll warn you: just skip all the discussion that comes after that got wayyyy off-track. In the .pdf you'll find if you follow the directions, there's some data about processing times for various USCIS forms, including the I-129F. They peg it at 2.9months. I think that may or may not be handy to pass along to congressional staffers who normally can put people off by saying "see the USCIS website, it says date x." Maybe it won't - but at least it gives you some kind of informed postition to say, sure, I understand that the processing times are the OUTER LIMITS of what is considered normal, but the average is actually much, much less time than what they report, so if you could please look into the matter further, I'd really appreciate it.

Maybe it'll help. Maybe it won't. But information is seldom a bad thing.

[meauxna 15]

I just emailed ya, Jimbo. I'm f'ing FURIOUS for you - so I can only imagine how you must feel.

This is utter shite anyway, not to mention getting the shaft by someone whose salary you essentially pay.

If this was from anyone else, I'd have to argue.

Still too happy for your good news, T!

[patiently_waiting 0]

I would be more than willing to PM you our info. I had an NOA1 of 12/8 and approved 3/1. I had contact with the senator's office here and was told that there was only one that could help me because of the part of the state in which i lived. The squeaky wheel gets oiled. Keep calling until you get somewhere. Good luck.

[Jim&Gemz 0]

Thanks for the replies. I believe I'll just bypass the gentleman congressman and go to my senator. I'll provide some of the nformation you've suggested from here but as much as I appreciate it, I don't want to take anyones personal information and their case numbers. I should not have to provide that to get assistance in this. I don't see how they expect that when they wanted a signed privacy act form from me to get my information.

Guess they just have too much going on there so I'll kick it up to the next notch. Tracy!!! You're the best!

[TracyTN 237]

Ok I'll bite, Timsdaisy. What federal register section? What'd I miss?

You probably posted it when I was taking my much needed VJ sabbatical.

It's this one: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;#entry791399

But I'll warn you: just skip all the discussion that comes after that got wayyyy off-track. In the .pdf you'll find if you follow the directions, there's some data about processing times for various USCIS forms, including the I-129F. They peg it at 2.9months. I think that may or may not be handy to pass along to congressional staffers who normally can put people off by saying "see the USCIS website, it says date x." Maybe it won't - but at least it gives you some kind of informed postition to say, sure, I understand that the processing times are the OUTER LIMITS of what is considered normal, but the average is actually much, much less time than what they report, so if you could please look into the matter further, I'd really appreciate it.

Maybe it'll help. Maybe it won't. But information is seldom a bad thing.

NICE find. I read most of that PDF when it came out - but obviously I somehow missed that 2.90 months thing for I 129fs. Its on page 7, Jim.

I just emailed ya, Jimbo. I'm f'ing FURIOUS for you - so I can only imagine how you must feel.

This is utter shite anyway, not to mention getting the shaft by someone whose salary you essentially pay.

If this was from anyone else, I'd have to argue.

Still too happy for your good news, T!

Thanks m, me too! Now let's get Jim sorted.

Thanks for the replies. I believe I'll just bypass the gentleman congressman and go to my senator. I'll provide some of the nformation you've suggested from here but as much as I appreciate it, I don't want to take anyones personal information and their case numbers. I should not have to provide that to get assistance in this. I don't see how they expect that when they wanted a signed privacy act form from me to get my information.

Guess they just have too much going on there so I'll kick it up to the next notch. Tracy!!! You're the best!

Hey, all I did was ditto you and lent my support again (which you've always had). TimsDaisy's find will be helpful to have in hand when you call your senator tomorrow. I want to hear what they say (before you whip out the PDF and after).

And if they (senator) agree to do an inquiry for you, I'd call that ####### back at the congressman's office and say you'll no longer be requiring their condescending attitude, and you'll remember all of this next election -as will all your friends and neighbors who hear your story and how UNhelpful your congressman was when you needed him. Thank you and buh-bye! *CLICK*

Revenge is sweet!!!

[CountryBoy 0]

I am a close personal friend of my congressman (I actually had dinner with him, 2 other congressman, and a senator last weekend) and he assures me that he can do a congressional inquiry, but unless the timeline which is posted at the USCIS has been exceeded, the results would be fruitless.

As far as your date goes, I would talk to a live person at CSC about your case, someone that can physically look at your folder. Considering the touches in January (which are consistent with NOA-2 noticices received by people that filed around the same time you did) I believe that there is something awry, perhaps the adjudicator entered your case number incorrectly or something, (does an RFE show up on the website as such?) but you definately need to have someone physically touch the folder if you haven't received an RFE or something. (does the service center ever investigate information if they feel it is fraudulent or questionable, thus setting you behind schedule?)

If none of this works, I would certainly suggest, as others have, that you contact your Senator (by phone first) then fax him (actually his staff member) a copy of the privacy release, and a brief description of your situation.

[TracyTN 237]

I am a close personal friend of my congressman (I actually had dinner with him, 2 other congressman, and a senator last weekend) and he assures me that he can do a congressional inquiry, but unless the timeline which is posted at the USCIS has been exceeded, the results would be fruitless.

As far as your date goes, I would talk to a live person at CSC about your case, someone that can physically look at your folder. Considering the touches in January (which are consistent with NOA-2 noticices received by people that filed around the same time you did) I believe that there is something awry, perhaps the adjudicator entered your case number incorrectly or something, (does an RFE show up on the website as such?) but you definately need to have someone physically touch the folder if you haven't received an RFE or something. (does the service center ever investigate information if they feel it is fraudulent or questionable, thus setting you behind schedule?)

If none of this works, I would certainly suggest, as others have, that you contact your Senator (by phone first) then fax him (actually his staff member) a copy of the privacy release, and a brief description of your situation.

What does it hurt Jim to call his senator anyway? If they do an inquiry and nothing comes of it - fine. But at least Jim will feel as if he has physically done all he can do to see his case adjudicated.

Speak to a 'live person' who can physically look at your folder? Surely you jest. The phone number we have access to is the standard customer service number - they can see on their screen what we see on our screen (via the USCIS website). Customer service people are not adjudicators the last time I looked. I sincerely doubt they'd even have the security access to waltz into the adjudicator's cubicles and start looking around for folders. And for that matter, I suspect Jim has already called the oh so helpful customer service number. To imply he hasn't is a bit insulting.

[CountryBoy 0]

What does it hurt Jim to call his senator anyway? If they do an inquiry and nothing comes of it - fine. But at least Jim will feel as if he has physically done all he can do to see his case adjudicated.

Speak to a 'live person' who can physically look at your folder? Surely you jest. The phone number we have access to is the standard customer service number - they can see on their screen what we see on our screen (via the USCIS website). Customer service people are not adjudicators the last time I looked. I sincerely doubt they'd even have the security access to waltz into the adjudicator's cubicles and start looking around for folders. And for that matter, I suspect Jim has already called the oh so helpful customer service number. To imply he hasn't is a bit insulting.

Sorry to put my suggestion here, obviously some would reply just to flame me over it.

Good luck in your journey Jim

[David-and-Mae 15]

Sorry for the long wait Jim and Gemma... It must have been really hard and frustrating. How about calling USCIS and then pretend as if you're asking about the "RFE" that you received? I couldn't remember well but I think it was patiently_waiting who posted something about this trick to get a hold of a live person and look a little farther on your case folder.

I hope you guys will finally hear from them...

Mae

[TracyTN 237]

What does it hurt Jim to call his senator anyway? If they do an inquiry and nothing comes of it - fine. But at least Jim will feel as if he has physically done all he can do to see his case adjudicated.

Speak to a 'live person' who can physically look at your folder? Surely you jest. The phone number we have access to is the standard customer service number - they can see on their screen what we see on our screen (via the USCIS website). Customer service people are not adjudicators the last time I looked. I sincerely doubt they'd even have the security access to waltz into the adjudicator's cubicles and start looking around for folders. And for that matter, I suspect Jim has already called the oh so helpful customer service number. To imply he hasn't is a bit insulting.

Sorry to put my suggestion here, obviously some would reply just to flame me over it.

Good luck in your journey Jim

I flamed you?