Consolidated NSC I-485 Tracker

Yes, that was my point as well. The "2 months leap" could indicate that more new cases get stuck in NC, and so there is less workload on NSC. If there is less workload for NSC, processing dates would advance fast, just as they did. I do not have any official info on FBI slowing down, though, it's just my [educated] speculation.

mas06 said:
Friends, It is sort of easy to explain this "2 months leap". USCIS does not consider the cases pending for NC (and of course non-current cases) in their estimation of processing time. They have approved cases dated after July. In fact I saw NSC approvals for I-485 cases filed as late as November. It is very simple: you clear your NC and get GC in 1-2 months. Please note, that the purpose of these processing times is to show that they are within the six months target..
 
Should I be worried

New to this thread.

My PD is 03-May-02 (EB3 RoW), filed I-40/I-485 concurrrent in 2004 at NSC. My I-140 was approved just after retrogression in 2005, but I have had a second FP, and LUDs on my case since then.

My PD went current In October, but I have heard NOTHING since then.

I note that some with PDs later than mine are getting approvals. I was beginning to think that nothing was being done at the NSC, but now I'm worried that I've been left behind.

Should I be worried?
Some mention 'service request' what is it, and is it helpful?


What can I do at this point other than wait.
 
I don't think there is anything wrong with the date. The last time NSC updated was on Dec 18th. And now its about a month. And also more than 2 weeks into the new year. Probably there are not many cases around June, July time under EB categories.

Did you find out your Name Check status? If not it may be a good time to take Infopass and see. If your NC is cleared you should expect I-485 approval anytime now.

green ocean said:
Yes, there have been 1 or 2 lucky guys who went away smoothly, but we should be willing to consider the general trends in applications and approvals. In addition to that, USCIS has never considered cases pending for NC in their estimations. I still believe there should be something wrong the the new time Nebraska announced.

p.s. Did you notice that the guys with RDs in June are making this thread "hot" today? I am at work and yet, I just can't work now. Under pressure.....
 
igor_ch said:
Yes, that was my point as well. The "2 months leap" could indicate that more new cases get stuck in NC, and so there is less workload on NSC. If there is less workload for NSC, processing dates would advance fast, just as they did. I do not have any official info on FBI slowing down, though, it's just my [educated] speculation.

I agree with you. I think the USCIS enjoyed a nice Holiday season, whereas our FBI friends had a busy one! :)
 
nelsona said:
New to this thread.

My PD is 03-May-02 (EB3 RoW), filed I-40/I-485 concurrrent in 2004 at NSC. My I-140 was approved just after retrogression in 2005, but I have had a second FP, and LUDs on my case since then.


Nelsona,

You may call USCIS at 1-800-375-5283 then press 1-2-2-1 then talk to a customer service rep. and they will help you to start a service request.
Also, you may want to schedule in INFPOASS online (there is link in the USCIS web site). At INFOPASS appointment, most officers can tell you certain issues such as pending name check or RFE, etc... Good luck.
 
Got an update

So I made a phone call again to ask about my case coz I got worried about the 2 LUDs that I got 2 weeks ago, and I was lucky to have a nice lady who told me that the officer put the case on hold for security check. So I guess (hope), everything looks allright otherwise (no RFE). Now, I will just keep a low profile and wait, ...., and wait! Good luck to everyone!
 
Did you get Infopass? The security check you mention is the NC I pressume?

I hope everything clears quickly for you.
mas06 said:
So I made a phone call again to ask about my case coz I got worried about the 2 LUDs that I got 2 weeks ago, and I was lucky to have a nice lady who told me that the officer put the case on hold for security check. So I guess (hope), everything looks allright otherwise (no RFE). Now, I will just keep a low profile and wait, ...., and wait! Good luck to everyone!
 
I think it is the same

I made an INFOPASS on 12/11/07. Today I just called NSC and got an update. She used the term "security check", I assume it is the same as NC. I made similar calls in the past but they did not give any info. I think, they did today because, my case is now officillay outside the processing times or the officer was just too nice. By the way congratulations for bypassing this hurdle so-called "name check". You will likely get approval within few weeks.
Best of luck!
 
Just Checked with NSC

InitiateQueryOnStutus()
{
ServiceCenter="NSC";
results=''
beginProcess [
> Called ServiceCenter
> A lady responded
> Placed my query on Status
> She asked my credentials
> [small pause]
> She said 'your case has been preadjudicted on Nov 16,2006 and awaiting security checks from FBI'
> I insisted for further info
> She told me the same thing again
> I bed good bye
> She replied
> Hang up]

return results="^@#!%#!!"
}
 
birdaz said:
InitiateQueryOnStutus()
{
ServiceCenter="NSC";
results=''
beginProcess [
> Called ServiceCenter
> A lady responded
> Placed my query on Status
> She asked my credentials
> [small pause]
> She said 'your case has been preadjudicted on Nov 16,2006 and awaiting security checks from FBI'
> I insisted for further info
> She told me the same thing again
> I bed good bye
> She replied
> Hang up]

return results="^@#!%#!!"
}
birdaz,

how come you have so many LUDs?
 
PD Sept 29th 2003

Called USCIS today, she said i'm outside normal processing time. She opened a referal? What do i epxect to happen, i see most people in here have filed their 485 either in 2005 or early 2006. Is there anyone with a 2003 485 date?

mas06 said:
Nelsona,

You may call USCIS at 1-800-375-5283 then press 1-2-2-1 then talk to a customer service rep. and they will help you to start a service request.
Also, you may want to schedule in INFPOASS online (there is link in the USCIS web site). At INFOPASS appointment, most officers can tell you certain issues such as pending name check or RFE, etc... Good luck.
 
maltu,

My I-485 filing was in 2004. I'm noticing that a lot of those wit hPD in 2002/3 that only recently filed I-140 are getting approval now, while those of us who filed I-140 years ago are being overlooked.
 
Initiated Service Request

mdgc2001 said:
I don't think there is anything wrong with the date. The last time NSC updated was on Dec 18th. And now its about a month. And also more than 2 weeks into the new year. Probably there are not many cases around June, July time under EB categories.

Did you find out your Name Check status? If not it may be a good time to take Infopass and see. If your NC is cleared you should expect I-485 approval anytime now.

I did check my name status after my I-140 was cleared by the end of December. The officer told me that my (and my spouse's) name check was cleared within a month from application. I don't know what to say. I dread the worse but at the same time, I know I am in good company.

Anyway, I called and started a Service Request. The lady was firm but polite. She told me that I should hear back within 45 days. I will keep you guys posted (even if they don't contact me). So, it is 44 days & 1 minute & 3 seconds....
 
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Hi green_ocean,

Can you explain how did you open a service request? As far as I understand it's possible only if your case is 30 days or more out of date? Or is it a different procedure?

green ocean said:
I did check my name status after my I-140 was cleared by the end of December. The officer told me that my (and my spouse's) name check was cleared within a month from application. I don't know what to say. I dread the worse but at the same time, I know I am in good company.

Anyway, I called and started a Service Request. The lady was firm but polite. She told me that I should hear back within 45 days. I will keep you guys posted (even if they don't contact me). So, it is 44 days & 1 minute & 3 seconds....
 
maltu said:
Called USCIS today, she said i'm outside normal processing time. She opened a referal? What do i epxect to happen, i see most people in here have filed their 485 either in 2005 or early 2006. Is there anyone with a 2003 485 date?

If you open a service request, they will send you a letter explaining the reason for the delay (the ideal case). Of course, they may not respond or they may give a very nonspecific reason, such as "further internal review is required". Did you inquire about your name check? Also, I am assuming that your PD is current. Most of the pending cases are due to pending NC or retrogression. There are few cases that may have fell through the cracks, though. So, my advice: get a service request and schedule an INFOPASS and see what they tell you. Good luck.
 
Yes but...

dstu said:
Hi green_ocean,

Can you explain how did you open a service request? As far as I understand it's possible only if your case is 30 days or more out of date? Or is it a different procedure?
That is correct. But I still tried, since I had nothing to loose. I mentioned to the lady that I wanted to initiate a service request and she agreed and started that for me.

I would advise you give it a try. Call USCIS at 1-800-375-5283; then press 1-2-2-6-1; then enter your LIN number followed by 1 for correct; then press 3-3-1 and hopefully you'll hit another nice lady/man. Let me know how it goes.
 
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