Do we think processing times may speed up?

[Adam Macy 8]

Hi - received a NOA 1 in early August and VJ emails me periodically about the estimated approval date for the I-129F in late March.  Are the VJ dates fairly accurate historically?  That date keeps changing slightly, so I was curious if we think there's a chance in the fall USCIS speeds up?  How else will they deal with the huge backlog.  Not sure if anyone is close to the amount of employees they have in office right now, etc.

 

Bonus question - my beneficiary lived in the US to study for a master's degree.  Does she need a police report from the US, or does the embassy do that themselves?  If so, which type of police report - state or federal?

 

thanks

Edited September 12, 2021 by Adam Macy

[HRQX 4,145]

1 hour ago, Adam Macy said:

Does she need a police report from the US

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-5-collect-financial-evidence-and-other-supporting-documents/step-7-collect-civil-documents.html

Note: Present and former residents of the United States do NOT need to submit any U.S. police certificates.

[Boiler 45,501]

Timelines speed up and slow down for the various constituent elements, I am sure that will continue to happen, Obviously there is a big back log currently but I have seen some people fortunate to go through elements quicker than seemed the norm.

[AishaniA93 108]

7 hours ago, Adam Macy said:

Hi - received a NOA 1 in early August and VJ emails me periodically about the estimated approval date for the I-129F in late March.  Are the VJ dates fairly accurate historically?  That date keeps changing slightly, so I was curious if we think there's a chance in the fall USCIS speeds up?  How else will they deal with the huge backlog.  Not sure if anyone is close to the amount of employees they have in office right now, etc.

 

Bonus question - my beneficiary lived in the US to study for a master's degree.  Does she need a police report from the US, or does the embassy do that themselves?  If so, which type of police report - state or federal?

 

thanks

We were very recently approved with our NOA2 - we filed in December and were approved August 11. Our approval estimate was August 30th, so it was a touch earlier. However going off the other applicants from December, we were one of the earlier approvals. What determines that part, I don't know. But for the most part, the VJ approval estimate is pretty spot on  

[Adam Macy 8]

Thanks all.  Based on my beneficiary's consulate (Madrid), it's very depressing looking at the all-in time (Madrid quoting ~270 days to get an appointment) for this.  Wish there was something to do but it's out of our hands!  Appreciate everyone's expertise. 

[powerpuff 6,697]

25 minutes ago, Adam Macy said:

Thanks all.  Based on my beneficiary's consulate (Madrid), it's very depressing looking at the all-in time (Madrid quoting ~270 days to get an appointment) for this.  Wish there was something to do but it's out of our hands!  Appreciate everyone's expertise. 

270 days from NOA1 to interview? That’s fast. 

[Adam Macy 8]

7 hours ago, powerpuff said:

270 days from NOA1 to interview? That’s fast. 

Nah, the madrid consulate has 270 days to get an appointment (I think that runs from getting the app from NVC, but don't quote me there).  So ~8 months for NOA2, then what - 45 days - to go through NVC, then ~270 days for the interview?  That's how I'm thinking about it, at least.  1.5 years all in, sucks. 

[powerpuff 6,697]

33 minutes ago, Adam Macy said:

Nah, the madrid consulate has 270 days to get an appointment (I think that runs from getting the app from NVC, but don't quote me there).  So ~8 months for NOA2, then what - 45 days - to go through NVC, then ~270 days for the interview?  That's how I'm thinking about it, at least.  1.5 years all in, sucks. 

That’s brutal. Hopefully the situation will improve. Much luck and patience to you🙏