AOS - January filers

[Nessa 23]

We filed for AOS in jan 05 and it's almost end of April, lots of people from Brazil that filed around the same date already got their AOS approved and nothing for me, no touches, no nothing. Anyone else in the same position? Or did they forget about us?

[together2love 0]

I would be really worried if you actually ment January 2005 - not what it says in your time line (Jan 2007) But yes, I see why you might be kinda wondering anyways. Is your district office just slow normally?

Hope you hear something soon.

[Mags 112]

It's probably just name check issues. The usual problem. I wouldn't worry too much, Nessa (hard I know!).

[flutter95 4]

Perhaps you are stuck in namechecks?

Also, the online system is iffy right now for showing touches and whatnot.

[Nessa 23]

I would be really worried if you actually ment January 2005 - not what it says in your time line (Jan 2007) But yes, I see why you might be kinda wondering anyways. Is your district office just slow normally?

Hope you hear something soon.

lol 05 is the day not the year My case was transfered to Cali, just like everybody else.

[cpinkley 0]

sorry for your wait-if it makes you feel any better there are still some December people waiting! (thanks to having DC as their district office)

[de7wcc 0]

hi i am in the same boat CSC received my my package on january 25th 85 days later no touches no nothing

[fozzie 41]

Many people have been waiting much longer. Namecheck is the usual reason for the delays.

[rebeccajo 14]

Nessa....you've got to be kidding me, right? B)

Here's the problem with CSC transfers. In my opinion.

Back in the 'old days' (pre-transfers) it took a while to get the interview. In most cases six to eight months. During that time, everybody relaxed and just sat around gathering evidence of their relationship for the 'big day' - ie the interview. Time passed - sure some days one might check for a 'touch' or something, but by and large petitioners just waited. And thought nothing of it.

During the wait, USCIS did their job. They checked prints. They ordered background clearances. Stuff percolated along and by the time the 'big day' arrived, most petitioners found themselves leaving the interview, stamp in passport and a big grin on their face.

In December of 2005, USCIS, in their infinite wisdom, decided they needed to clear a backlog. They decided to transfer cases to one area - they hired extra staff and gave them a mission. They bent the rules a bit and decided some petitioners don't need an interview right now. They decided to control what they could control of the process. And for people whose background check came back in a heartbeat, the result was phenomenal - a greencard issued with lightning speed compared to the old days.

For others - not so. The parts of the process out of the control of USCIS continued to percolate along for those folks. In most cases, at the same pace they did before December 2005. The only problem is that now, it's noticeable. Prior to December 05, a petitioner didn't feel his case was taking too long if it went on four or five months. Past a year maybe it was questioned. But four or five months? Nope.

We were told at our interview - "not all steps of the process have caught up to each other". And that's exactly what is happening with most files.

You can even use our interviewed case as an example - we had an interview less than 4 months after filing. Prior to December 05, that was pretty unusual. As such, I was not alarmed (at first) about Wes' background check. I drew a mental line in the sand with myself and decided it wouldn't become a BIG issue for us until we had to start thinking about renewing his EAD. I knew that our interview had been 'early' - I wasn't concerned about the 'blackhole' at first.

It's all in the perception. I still believe that CSC transferrees who are waiting longer than some of their peers are in better shape than folks who weren't transferred. Transferred cases are sitting in an office whose mission is to get greencards issued. I believe that whenver the case is able to move forward (ie the 'problem' resolved) it will move forward more quickly than a case in a District Office. If for nothing more than the simple fact that CSC has the manpower to get the work done.

Edited April 21, 2007 by rebeccajo

[Nessa 23]

oh well. I guess I'll just have to wait then. I'm glad that at least I got my EAD so I can look for a job. What pissed me off is how disorganized they are and the lies ''we process according to the date we receive the cases'' my a$$!

[rebeccajo 14]

Well, they do 'process' according to dates.

They don't say 'approve'.

[KarenCee 3]

Nessa....you've got to be kidding me, right? B)

Here's the problem with CSC transfers. In my opinion.

Back in the 'old days' (pre-transfers) it took a while to get the interview. In most cases six to eight months. During that time, everybody relaxed and just sat around gathering evidence of their relationship for the 'big day' - ie the interview. Time passed - sure some days one might check for a 'touch' or something, but by and large petitioners just waited. And thought nothing of it.

During the wait, USCIS did their job. They checked prints. They ordered background clearances. Stuff percolated along and by the time the 'big day' arrived, most petitioners found themselves leaving the interview, stamp in passport and a big grin on their face.

In December of 2005, USCIS, in their infinite wisdom, decided they needed to clear a backlog. They decided to transfer cases to one area - they hired extra staff and gave them a mission. They bent the rules a bit and decided some petitioners don't need an interview right now. They decided to control what they could control of the process. And for people whose background check came back in a heartbeat, the result was phenomenal - a greencard issued with lightning speed compared to the old days.

For others - not so. The parts of the process out of the control of USCIS continued to percolate along for those folks. In most cases, at the same pace they did before December 2005. The only problem is that now, it's noticeable. Prior to December 05, a petitioner didn't feel his case was taking too long if it went on four or five months. Past a year maybe it was questioned. But four or five months? Nope.

We were told at our interview - "not all steps of the process have caught up to each other". And that's exactly what is happening with most files.

You can even use our interviewed case as an example - we had an interview less than 4 months after filing. Prior to December 05, that was pretty unusual. As such, I was not alarmed (at first) about Wes' background check. I drew a mental line in the sand with myself and decided it wouldn't become a BIG issue for us until we had to start thinking about renewing his EAD. I knew that our interview had been 'early' - I wasn't concerned about the 'blackhole' at first.

It's all in the perception. I still believe that CSC transferrees who are waiting longer than some of their peers are in better shape than folks who weren't transferred. Transferred cases are sitting in an office whose mission is to get greencards issued. I believe that whenver the case is able to move forward (ie the 'problem' resolved) it will move forward more quickly than a case in a District Office. If for nothing more than the simple fact that CSC has the manpower to get the work done.

I know this is probably true...and I probably shouldn't fret over waiting 9 months either (and counting). I just hope this name check thing will clear up soon...we really don't want to HAVE to renew his EAD, but will if it comes down to it.