August / September I-130 2007 Filers

[MAO36 30]

you know i was thinking about that .... i am assuming the application in CSC/VSC is still in a bin somewhere not entered into the system ... overnighting a duplicate application to chicago lockbox might be faster that waiting for CSC of NVC

what do u guys think

Well I believe that the only reason USCIS is having ALL forms go to the Chicago lockbox is because CSC and VSC can no longer house applications that are coming thru their doors and just sitting in a pile. What I am assumming is that the current mailroom at CSC and VSC is overwhelmed and flooded with apps that just keep coming in and piling up. This probably makes it much difficult to get the receipting in a timely fashion when the mailroom is constantly overworked. So they implemented the Chicago Lockbox(CLB) so that apps can stop coming into their mailroom before they are ready to process them.

I think this is a good move. It may help in the organinzation process plus allieve the stress of the workers there so they dont just up and quit from all of the frustration. I am assuming CLB will start housing all applications until said service center is ready to receive them. Maybe CLB will start issuing out NOA1's too so that people can at least know that their application was received safely. I don't think this means CLB apps will get processed faster than the apps at CSC or VSC, but they could receive an NOA1 before others. There apps are still just sitting in a que waiting to get shipped off to the designated service center. I think this process is just for organizational and catch-up purposes. They obviously have workers at CLB who will be alleviating the work load from the service center workers, so maybe the service center workers can then start focusing on actually processing the apps.

Yes on trying to help the backlog and proces what is outstanding but the receipts will still come from appropritae area of filing aka CSC or VSC as per memo.

And i also agree good move, l think it may help.... ok need another paddle for our canoe lol

Cheers hun

Susie

I would think all applications will be handled based on priority dates they were sent. That only seems to be fair and USCIS will work on cases piling up in Vermont/CS offices from July/August instead of processing new ones coming to Chicago even it means sending NOA1 notices. Atleast i hope thats what will happen..

Can someone help me please!!! I spoke to an Immigration officer today at the Customer Service #. He stated that even though the website reflects a 6mo timeframe for getting the I130 visa petitions completed & forwarded to the Consulates abroad, it basically means nothing with the backlog. He stated the countdown does not begin until the check is cashed & the appliCation is in the system. I thought I read some where on the message board that they were counting from the date the petitions are received in the mailroom. Imm. Officer claims this is not the case and if cks are not cashed etc etc then clock has not even began on these cases.

THIS IS SO DEPRESSING!!!1

ANY FEEDBACK PLEASE

[WaitingForK3 0]

you know i was thinking about that .... i am assuming the application in CSC/VSC is still in a bin somewhere not entered into the system ... overnighting a duplicate application to chicago lockbox might be faster that waiting for CSC of NVC

what do u guys think

Well I believe that the only reason USCIS is having ALL forms go to the Chicago lockbox is because CSC and VSC can no longer house applications that are coming thru their doors and just sitting in a pile. What I am assumming is that the current mailroom at CSC and VSC is overwhelmed and flooded with apps that just keep coming in and piling up. This probably makes it much difficult to get the receipting in a timely fashion when the mailroom is constantly overworked. So they implemented the Chicago Lockbox(CLB) so that apps can stop coming into their mailroom before they are ready to process them.

I think this is a good move. It may help in the organinzation process plus allieve the stress of the workers there so they dont just up and quit from all of the frustration. I am assuming CLB will start housing all applications until said service center is ready to receive them. Maybe CLB will start issuing out NOA1's too so that people can at least know that their application was received safely. I don't think this means CLB apps will get processed faster than the apps at CSC or VSC, but they could receive an NOA1 before others. There apps are still just sitting in a que waiting to get shipped off to the designated service center. I think this process is just for organizational and catch-up purposes. They obviously have workers at CLB who will be alleviating the work load from the service center workers, so maybe the service center workers can then start focusing on actually processing the apps.

Yes on trying to help the backlog and proces what is outstanding but the receipts will still come from appropritae area of filing aka CSC or VSC as per memo.

And i also agree good move, l think it may help.... ok need another paddle for our canoe lol

Cheers hun

Susie

I would think all applications will be handled based on priority dates they were sent. That only seems to be fair and USCIS will work on cases piling up in Vermont/CS offices from July/August instead of processing new ones coming to Chicago even it means sending NOA1 notices. Atleast i hope thats what will happen..

Can someone help me please!!! I spoke to an Immigration officer today at the Customer Service #. He stated that even though the website reflects a 6mo timeframe for getting the I130 visa petitions completed & forwarded to the Consulates abroad, it basically means nothing with the backlog. He stated the countdown does not begin until the check is cashed & the appliCation is in the system. I thought I read some where on the message board that they were counting from the date the petitions are received in the mailroom. Imm. Officer claims this is not the case and if cks are not cashed etc etc then clock has not even began on these cases.

THIS IS SO DEPRESSING!!!1

ANY FEEDBACK PLEASE

That totally sucks. I was hoping all this wait would cut down the wait time for K3 actual processing...jeez...

[Marlita 0]

you know i was thinking about that .... i am assuming the application in CSC/VSC is still in a bin somewhere not entered into the system ... overnighting a duplicate application to chicago lockbox might be faster that waiting for CSC of NVC

what do u guys think

Well I believe that the only reason USCIS is having ALL forms go to the Chicago lockbox is because CSC and VSC can no longer house applications that are coming thru their doors and just sitting in a pile. What I am assumming is that the current mailroom at CSC and VSC is overwhelmed and flooded with apps that just keep coming in and piling up. This probably makes it much difficult to get the receipting in a timely fashion when the mailroom is constantly overworked. So they implemented the Chicago Lockbox(CLB) so that apps can stop coming into their mailroom before they are ready to process them.

I think this is a good move. It may help in the organinzation process plus allieve the stress of the workers there so they dont just up and quit from all of the frustration. I am assuming CLB will start housing all applications until said service center is ready to receive them. Maybe CLB will start issuing out NOA1's too so that people can at least know that their application was received safely. I don't think this means CLB apps will get processed faster than the apps at CSC or VSC, but they could receive an NOA1 before others. There apps are still just sitting in a que waiting to get shipped off to the designated service center. I think this process is just for organizational and catch-up purposes. They obviously have workers at CLB who will be alleviating the work load from the service center workers, so maybe the service center workers can then start focusing on actually processing the apps.

Yes on trying to help the backlog and proces what is outstanding but the receipts will still come from appropritae area of filing aka CSC or VSC as per memo.

And i also agree good move, l think it may help.... ok need another paddle for our canoe lol

Cheers hun

Susie

I would think all applications will be handled based on priority dates they were sent. That only seems to be fair and USCIS will work on cases piling up in Vermont/CS offices from July/August instead of processing new ones coming to Chicago even it means sending NOA1 notices. Atleast i hope thats what will happen..

Well the only thing an NOA1 really means is that they received your file. Doesnt mean they are gonna start working on it, just means they were able to log it cash your money and assign it a number. The priority date is something entirely different.

[SusieK 3]

you know i was thinking about that .... i am assuming the application in CSC/VSC is still in a bin somewhere not entered into the system ... overnighting a duplicate application to chicago lockbox might be faster that waiting for CSC of NVC

what do u guys think

Well I believe that the only reason USCIS is having ALL forms go to the Chicago lockbox is because CSC and VSC can no longer house applications that are coming thru their doors and just sitting in a pile. What I am assumming is that the current mailroom at CSC and VSC is overwhelmed and flooded with apps that just keep coming in and piling up. This probably makes it much difficult to get the receipting in a timely fashion when the mailroom is constantly overworked. So they implemented the Chicago Lockbox(CLB) so that apps can stop coming into their mailroom before they are ready to process them.

I think this is a good move. It may help in the organinzation process plus allieve the stress of the workers there so they dont just up and quit from all of the frustration. I am assuming CLB will start housing all applications until said service center is ready to receive them. Maybe CLB will start issuing out NOA1's too so that people can at least know that their application was received safely. I don't think this means CLB apps will get processed faster than the apps at CSC or VSC, but they could receive an NOA1 before others. There apps are still just sitting in a que waiting to get shipped off to the designated service center. I think this process is just for organizational and catch-up purposes. They obviously have workers at CLB who will be alleviating the work load from the service center workers, so maybe the service center workers can then start focusing on actually processing the apps.

Yes on trying to help the backlog and proces what is outstanding but the receipts will still come from appropritae area of filing aka CSC or VSC as per memo.

And i also agree good move, l think it may help.... ok need another paddle for our canoe lol

Cheers hun

Susie

I would think all applications will be handled based on priority dates they were sent. That only seems to be fair and USCIS will work on cases piling up in Vermont/CS offices from July/August instead of processing new ones coming to Chicago even it means sending NOA1 notices. Atleast i hope thats what will happen..

Well the only thing an NOA1 really means is that they received your file. Doesnt mean they are gonna start working on it, just means they were able to log it cash your money and assign it a number. The priority date is something entirely different.

M-

So true, but at this point, receving a NOA1 would be great xmas present for alot of us waiting - but officer was wrong, they must honor date sent in and received, but that does not mean six months and approval - who knows how long, its a waiting game for us all in every different area of I129, I130, AOS whatever.....we have to be strong and try to understand that soon it will be over. Oh God look whos typing those words....

[Elijah 0]

Just got off the phone with the uscis second level customer service. He was rude raising his voice and didn't let me ask question, but I forced my way through to asked him if the site is correct with processing times, I told him to answer me yes or no. The jerk said no its not correct. Its been 93 days. I called yesterday and another guy says they are still working on the begining of Augst at the CSC with I-130.

epdoss

[HOHOHO 0]

Just got off the phone with the uscis second level customer service. He was rude raising his voice and didn't let me ask question, but I forced my way through to asked him if the site is correct with processing times, I told him to answer me yes or no. The jerk said no its not correct. Its been 93 days. I called yesterday and another guy says they are still working on the begining of Augst at the CSC with I-130.

epdoss

I'm sure everyone of those government job lazy aholes is a stupid jerk.

3 to 5 years is likely the time frame if i want to get my wife on the same continent.

[AandLKC 1]

that is not true ... i got my reply from CSC which ended up to be an RFE ... wrong free ... i hate myself so bad ........ they recieved it around aug 25th... just my experiance ... not i been waiting for 50 days almost .... for a reciept

[SusieK 3]

that is not true ... i got my reply from CSC which ended up to be an RFE ... wrong free ... i hate myself so bad ........ they recieved it around aug 25th... just my experiance ... not i been waiting for 50 days almost .... for a reciept

called today USCIS customer service more informative than the immigration officers my god ....talk about role reversal....nah not in the system and IO actually said to me...you cant not file both your I130 and I129 together and i basically told here yes I can, I did and thats not the reason for the call, so check the computer and tell me if our names are in there. Of course not and then told her to please not give out wrong information to people. #######, sending resume now.

Cheers all and this ride is one wild one, sorta like Mr. Toads Wild Road at Disney but on acid .........

Susie

[WaitingForK3 0]

that is not true ... i got my reply from CSC which ended up to be an RFE ... wrong free ... i hate myself so bad ........ they recieved it around aug 25th... just my experiance ... not i been waiting for 50 days almost .... for a reciept

I am glad you got some reply from USCIS Elijah otherwise they won't give you time of the day. Today is Friday and i am doubtful if USCIS will updates their receipt timeline dates. It seems to be wrong anyway based on feedback you got. Has anyone from beginning of August received/had their cheque cashed period?

[WaitingForK3 0]

Wow whats this??

As of December 7, 2007, USCIS has completed initial data entry and issued receipt notices for applications and petitions received on or before the dates indicated:

California Service Center

Form Number Date Received

I-130* 8/30/2007

I-751 11/18/2007

All Other Forms Current

*All I-130s received after the indicated date have been forwarded to USCIS Chicago Lockbox for data entry.

Nebraska Service Center

Form Number Date Received

All Forms Current

Texas Service Center

Form Number Date Received

I-485 Employment

Based 11/29/2007

N-400 7/30/2007

All Other Forms Current

Vermont Service Center

Form Number Date Received

I-130* 7/29/2007

N-400 10/02/2007

All Other Forms 11/27/2007

*All I-130s received after the indicated date have been forwarded to USCIS Chicago Lockbox for data entry.

USCIS Lockbox

Form Number Date Received

TPS Current

[AandLKC 1]

does that mean all I-130 will be processed at Chicago instead of CSC and VSC ?? i really don't understand .... now i see a ne entry for Chicago lock box ...if that is the case i hope they work form first inn first out

Edited December 8, 2007 by anish and lijy

[Delicia 1]

Your application will not be processed at Chicago. Chicago is simply doing the initial data input and then will return the file back to either CSC or VSC for processing. I think you can safely assume they will be processed by the Service Centers based upon the original date received.

The weekly USCIS updates have always included an entry for Chicago and Chicago has always been listed as up to date with all its forms.

[The Group Meater! 0]

Your application will not be processed at Chicago. Chicago is simply doing the initial data input and then will return the file back to either CSC or VSC for processing. I think you can safely assume they will be processed by the Service Centers based upon the original date received.

The weekly USCIS updates have always included an entry for Chicago and Chicago has always been listed as up to date with all its forms.

it this for real??

I-130 mailed: 10/26/07 to CA Service Center

Confirmation of receipt of I-130: 10/29/07

I sent mine in 9/6/07 and i haven't received anything yet. I have confirmation.

do you know what should i do?

please help.

[WaitingForK3 0]

Your application will not be processed at Chicago. Chicago is simply doing the initial data input and then will return the file back to either CSC or VSC for processing. I think you can safely assume they will be processed by the Service Centers based upon the original date received.

The weekly USCIS updates have always included an entry for Chicago and Chicago has always been listed as up to date with all its forms.

it this for real??

I-130 mailed: 10/26/07 to CA Service Center

Confirmation of receipt of I-130: 10/29/07

I sent mine in 9/6/07 and i haven't received anything yet. I have confirmation.

do you know what should i do?

please help.

I sent mine on 20th Aug to Vermont and havent received anything so far in my case as well. I think a lot of people are in same boat. Maybe we will start seeing receipts soon now.

[HOHOHO 0]

hmmm... after crying everynight for a month my wife went to the embassy again in hopes of some information. They told her timeline is about 2 to 5 years right now to get to the interview.