USCIS Processing Times v. Visajourney estimate

[NavarreMan 10]

Which processing estimate is more accurate, USCIS or VisaJourney.com. I have looked through some posts but certainly not all and I am sure this answer may be out there. VJ estimates are based on averages from actual cases correct? USCIS is saying that they are processing I129f apps from 12/14/06 right now and that info indicates that it may be many months before they even look at the app but VJ says that I am looking at middle of October for NOA2. I cannot quite make sense of this. Can anyone help?

[Otto 83]

Which processing estimate is more accurate, USCIS or VisaJourney.com. I have looked through some posts but certainly not all and I am sure this answer may be out there. VJ estimates are based on averages from actual cases correct? USCIS is saying that they are processing I129f apps from 12/14/06 right now and that info indicates that it may be many months before they even look at the app but VJ says that I am looking at middle of October for NOA2. I cannot quite make sense of this. Can anyone help?

NavarreMan,

The short answer to your question is; The VJ estimates will be closer to reality (but remember, they are estimates based on what users have entered in to their profile/timelines).

The reason for the Dec.06 date on USCIS's site is - That date is the Oldest petitions they are currently processing - NOT the most current/recent - You would think it would be more useful the other way around, but it is what it is. So rest assured - for most filers, the USCIS' date is not a huge issue...

[NavarreMan 10]

Thanks for the info. I did not realize that they were using the oldest date for reference. It gives me hope.

[ItsOver 0]

We are all looking for that magic date to pop up.

[bakofoil 27]

Does anyone know why when USCIS publish their weekly updates via the USCIS Application and Receipting Update that only certain forms are specified?

For example:

California Service Center

Form Number Date Received

I-130 8/08/2007

N-400 7/26/2007

All Other Forms 9/06/2007

The reason I ask is I notice a gap on the VJ timeline search from 8/08/2007 to 8/25/2007 for people not receiving NOA1's on the I-129F petition at CSC and wondered whether the I-129F petitions are included in the I-130 data and not 'All other forms' as I'd originally assumed.

Thanks

[bradcanuck 1]

It appears to me that they update every month. It is usually around the 16-17th but it varies. I've only been in the system for 5 months so my trends may not be accurate.

[lilou 0]

It appears to me that they update every month. It is usually around the 16-17th but it varies. I've only been in the system for 5 months so my trends may not be accurate.

:thumbs: :thumbs: you are right the 16 of every month

[Sunnyside1 0]

Does anyone know why when USCIS publish their weekly updates via the USCIS Application and Receipting Update that only certain forms are specified?

For example:

California Service Center

Form Number Date Received

I-130 8/08/2007

N-400 7/26/2007

All Other Forms 9/06/2007

The reason I ask is I notice a gap on the VJ timeline search from 8/08/2007 to 8/25/2007 for people not receiving NOA1's on the I-129F petition at CSC and wondered whether the I-129F petitions are included in the I-130 data and not 'All other forms' as I'd originally assumed.

Thanks

same doubt for me

[bakofoil 27]

Does anyone know why when USCIS publish their weekly updates via the USCIS Application and Receipting Update that only certain forms are specified?

For example:

California Service Center

Form Number Date Received

I-130 8/08/2007

N-400 7/26/2007

All Other Forms 9/06/2007

The reason I ask is I notice a gap on the VJ timeline search from 8/08/2007 to 8/25/2007 for people not receiving NOA1's on the I-129F petition at CSC and wondered whether the I-129F petitions are included in the I-130 data and not 'All other forms' as I'd originally assumed.

Thanks

same doubt for me

Ok, maybe I should rephrase my question. Does anyone know categorically whether I-129F petitions are classed as 'all other forms' or not?