USCIS admits problem with CSC to TSC transfer

[fermat 32]

Buried under the "Alerts" section of USCIS website is the following:

<H1>Delayed Immediate Relative Petitions, (Form I-130) at Texas Service Center

In November 2010, USCIS transferred approximately 36,000 Immediate Relative petitions from our California Service Center to our Texas Service Center. We anticipated that this redistribution of work would result in more timely adjudication of these petitions. Due to a number of unforeseen circumstances at our Texas Service Center, many of these cases have not been processed and are beyond our estimated processing times. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may have caused you and we are making every effort to remedy this situation as soon as possible.

On Feb. 7, 2011, we implemented a rapid response plan to expedite the adjudication of these petitions. We have transferred a large number of these Immediate Relative petitions back to our California Service Center to take advantage of resources currently available to immediately process these cases. Petitioners will see an action such as an approval, denial or a Request for Evidence (RFE) on their case from our California or Texas Service Centers by the end of February. Additionally, we have briefed the Department of State’s National Visa Center about these cases.

We encourage you to monitor the progress of your case by accessing My Case Status online. If you do not see any action on your case, such as an approval, denial or an RFE, by March 1, 2011 you may contact USCIS at: I-130Inquiries.Tsc@dhs.gov

We remain committed to the prompt resolution of all pending cases and will provide updates on our progress in the coming weeks.

Last updated:02/08/2011

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[Mrs O. 29]

I'm sure well hidden and in small print.

Edited February 9, 2011 by Mrs O.

[Van&Sim 0]

Thanks for this information...

[redsnap 13]

The USCIS makes mistakes? That can't be true!!!

[patient2010 93]

This is good information for those still waiting I hope it really speeds things up for you guys good luck!!!

[Amy and Nick 37]

I wonder how many have gone back to Cali! Have any of the CSC to TSC folk been notified of a transfer BACK?! Oh I am so hoping this spells nothing but good news for all of you!

[fermat 32]

Saylin is tracking those things in a spreadsheet:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AtbvTEwLyHz1dFg5U1g1UGd1RTQwZWF1V09UTnY4dWc&hl=en

I wonder how many have gone back to Cali! Have any of the CSC to TSC folk been notified of a transfer BACK?! Oh I am so hoping this spells nothing but good news for all of you!