New USCIS Processing Numbers Our on Dash for October

[Kaylara 814]

Wow, one year? That's really harsh. I hope that it won't take one year. Do you think it will take a little under a year after your NOA2? I'm just curious how you came up with that additional year number.

I just got told the other day by a tier 2 that it could very well be over a year before I get my NOA2 and he wouldn't consider that outside of normal processing times. I'm already at 9 months. Three more months does not seem at all outside of the realm of possibility. Best case scenario has the NVC and Consulate portion taking about 5-6 months cumulatively. So even if I get approved tomorrow, which is probably unlikely, then it's basically the luck of the draw when they send it out to the NVC, could be the same day. Might not be for 2+ months. So yes, my fear is that my case will be stuck in limbo for many more months with no answer, and then we have the rest of the process to go through. Of course, by that point we'll run out of money and lose our house, so maybe I'll be able to ask for an expedite.

[lucybelle 453]

Kaylara- to where were you transferred? NSC?

Did you see the TSC stats. Holy ****

[Kaylara 814]

NSC. Yes, I saw the stats. They're extremely sad.

I shared them on FB and Twitter... Do you want me to post them here as well?

[Hotter Otter 1,211]

Merry bloody Christmas to you too USCIS

[r060106 109]

I just got told the other day by a tier 2 that it could very well be over a year before I get my NOA2 and he wouldn't consider that outside of normal processing times. I'm already at 9 months. Three more months does not seem at all outside of the realm of possibility. Best case scenario has the NVC and Consulate portion taking about 5-6 months cumulatively. So even if I get approved tomorrow, which is probably unlikely, then it's basically the luck of the draw when they send it out to the NVC, could be the same day. Might not be for 2+ months. So yes, my fear is that my case will be stuck in limbo for many more months with no answer, and then we have the rest of the process to go through. Of course, by that point we'll run out of money and lose our house, so maybe I'll be able to ask for an expedite.

Wow, that's just awful. I'm so sorry.

What did you tell the tier 2 the other day? Were they empathetic to your plight at all? Sometimes I think we need to be frank with these people, because I honestly don't think they realize the damage they're doing to families. It's pathetic.

[Kaylara 814]

Wow, that's just awful. I'm so sorry.

What did you tell the tier 2 the other day? Were they empathetic to your plight at all? Sometimes I think we need to be frank with these people, because I honestly don't think they realize the damage they're doing to families. It's pathetic.

Yes, I did. They don't care. That's why I got the lecture. Obviously, I'm being ridiculous.

Processing times updated: Feb. 13, 2013

[r060106 109]

Yes, I did. They don't care. That's why I got the lecture. Obviously, I'm being ridiculous.

Processing times updated: Feb. 13, 2013

Yeah, what else is new. I'm not surprised. What a jerk.

So what exactly does that new processing time mean? What was it before?

[Kaylara 814]

Before it was Feb. 12, 2013. It means that none of us who filed after that can file a service request or get help from the Ombudsman, and probably not from our Senators or Congresspeople.

[BOS_LHR 829]

They updated the monthly average, too. 8.7 months as of October 31 (versus 7.4 as of Sep 30). So much for all that progress they touted in their response to our November letter.

[Kaylara 814]

I think, honestly, that we need to put together this new information in a new letter and reference their statements from the Nov. 20th letter, and send it enmasse out to everyone what we've sent the letters to previously, as well as to the public relations people at the USCIS and ask for an explanation.

[Kaylara 814]

I'm trying to formulate a response, but my brain is screaming in frustration.

[BOS_LHR 829]

I can help draft. I'm riding a tide of rage-fueled adrenaline

[Kaylara 814]

Please do. I'm seeing red atm.

[BOS_LHR 829]

All right, I've done a quick first pass to use as a jumping off point. Please read, comment, suggest changes and additions. I want to keep this under a page -- we're responding to a very specific set of data, so let's stay on point.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q4y1fpKnSggGCPubbqoW_EBGDfmnDP7bG1QiLHBhKfE/edit?usp=sharing

[Kaylara 814]

All right, I've done a quick first pass to use as a jumping off point. Please read, comment, suggest changes and additions. I want to keep this under a page -- we're responding to a very specific set of data, so let's stay on point.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q4y1fpKnSggGCPubbqoW_EBGDfmnDP7bG1QiLHBhKfE/edit?usp=sharing

I think that it's perfect. Who are we sending it to?