Did you see the new processing dates for CSC?

[YGandMAT 0]

Greetings everyone,

I am a little confused. I checked the California Service Center last week for processing dates, and the day the updated (Posted) them was on August 16, 2007. I checked the website again today, and the processing dates are as of August 15, 2007. It doesn't make a lot of sense to go back one day. And also, I found that for K Visas it is not telling you the actual processing date, now it reads "6 Months" I hope this doesn't mean that they (US CIS) is taking longer to process our applications. I hate to wait....

I just found this out of the ordinary, I had not seen this before.

Good luck to all of you.....

[nksj 0]

I think the notice above the processing times may provide some help. This is what it says:

"Notice: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has improved the reporting procedure for processing times of immigration benefit applications. In the past, USCIS benefit processing reports indicated the specific type of applications or petitions that were being processed and the date the cases were received. However, the date the case was received did not provide a clear indication of when USCIS expected to complete the case, nor did it provide a clear indication of USCIS’ commitment to process cases within a certain cycle time. It also did not align with the processing times and cycle times the agency reports in other contexts.

This improved reporting procedure is an effort to give our customers more accurate information that better reflects current processing time and USCIS service level commitments. Effective immediately, when we are completing applications and petitions within our service level goals we will report the USCIS service level commitment. For example, when our service level goal is to process a particular kind of case within six months, and if our processing time is six months or less, we will show "6 months".

When we are not meeting our service level goal, the date posted will reflect the filing date of cases that are being completed. It should be noted that while in some instances reported processing dates may appear to have regressed due to this change, they do not reflect a lengthening of USCIS processing times, but simply the change in reporting. Our goal is to provide accurate projections and thus give customers clear expectations as to what they can expect as a processing time."

I think it means just less information for those of us waiting and more wiggle room for them. I guess that's why it's imperative we all fill in our timelines now so that others have an idea of what's happening.

[YGandMAT 0]

Thank's for the heads up...I didn't read the whole thing...I just scrolled down and went directly to the "processing dates". Hopefully this is true...and It doesn't get our hopes up in vain. With everything going on at US CIS, I get a little paranoid...(If you know what I mean).

Thanks for the response.

[edp333 9]

CSC still does not show a K3 timeline, but the I-130 shows 2 - 12 - 2007 date. The 6 months is for K1 and K2 visas.

[YGandMAT 0]

Yes, you are right. I wonder why they don't post k3 visa processing dates.

I have called US CIS to ask what the processing dates are for the K3 and they don't know. They told me "I assume" it's the same as the K1. I don't think this is true though. Let's just hope for the best.

[edp333 9]

Yes, you are right. I wonder why they don't post k3 visa processing dates.

I have called US CIS to ask what the processing dates are for the K3 and they don't know. They told me "I assume" it's the same as the K1. I don't think this is true though. Let's just hope for the best.

Unfortunately for us K3 petioners the K1 petitions are generally processed quicker. Since each visa journey has its own timeline all you can do is hope for the best and be prepared for the worst.

Heres to hoping that you have a smooth journey!!

[YGandMAT 0]

Yes, you are right. I wonder why they don't post k3 visa processing dates.

I have called US CIS to ask what the processing dates are for the K3 and they don't know. They told me "I assume" it's the same as the K1. I don't think this is true though. Let's just hope for the best.

Unfortunately for us K3 petioners the K1 petitions are generally processed quicker. Since each visa journey has its own timeline all you can do is hope for the best and be prepared for the worst.

Heres to hoping that you have a smooth journey!!

Well that seems unfair, spouses should be reunited first!! =) We are a family now, and it is not fair for them to keep us apart for so long. I honestly just want to hope for the best and I am trying to be optimistic.

Best of luck to you Edp....and to all the VJ'ers out there.