skb2005 said:I am surprised too...!!! certiainly it is very discouraging.
Logically it does not make any sense for processing dates falling back to year and a half. It might be a typing mistake but who knows....
Has anyone seen this (processing dates falling back) in the past?
faisalt said:I filed my case I485 in March 12, 2004. I made 4 inquiries, called the number for 5th inquiry and found out that Newark is processing April 2003. That is really ridiculous. He told me I couldn't make the inquiry as it is processing earlier cases.
skb2005 said:This is REALLY a heart-breaking news, especially to those who have planned so many things based upon their status.
Till 06/17/05 the Newark DO was processing the cases 07/03/04 and after 06/18/05 it is prosessing cases 04/06/03. How all of sudden the processing date can fall back year and a half. This just does not make any sense to me at all.
FAISALT: did they mentioned anything about the processing dates during your first 4 inquries?
If your processing date was not current how did they let you make 4 inquries?
Let's hope what you are saying is right.sap12452003 said:Actually they were processing July 03, 2004 cases a month b4. Now They might be processing few backlog cases. They will return to July 2004 in a month or so.
BTW, I my timeline is
Filed I-485 with approved I-130 in July 2004 & scheduled for Interview In August 2005. Got Interview letter back in May 2005.
This might help.
skb2005 said:Finally, Newark DO updated the processing dates. Current processing date August 07, 2004.
Question: What does processing dates mean?
Does it mean that they are sending interview letters.
OR
They are interviewing.
Because i am sure that there must be atleast 2 monthes gap between interview letter and interview date.
skb2005 said:Generally, i keep an eye on processing dates so that we an make an enquiry with the National Customer Service Center (NCSC). Because NCSC always say that your dates are not current and you can not make enquiry.
Yes you are absolutely right, it slowed down drastically. Past couple monthes never heard anybody getting any interview.
sap12452003 said:Hey Newark, NJ applicants...
Please, share your interview experience. I have an interview in 3 weeks at Newark, NJ based on USC spouse.
I wouldn't forget to post my experience once it is done. Meanwhile I would appreciate, if some-one who had interview recently can share there experience.
Thanks in advance.
cmcrorie said:I will be sure to share as soon as I have an experience to share. Our receipt date was November 2004 and we are waiting for them to get around to processing. Since you have an interview in 3 weeks, could you share with us(1) how long it took for you to receive anything from Newark after the online processing times indicated that they were past your receipt date and (2) how far in advance of your interview did you receive the letter granting the interview?
Thanks much.
cmcrorie said:I will be sure to share as soon as I have an experience to share. Our receipt date was November 2004 and we are waiting for them to get around to processing. Since you have an interview in 3 weeks, could you share with us(1) how long it took for you to receive anything from Newark after the online processing times indicated that they were past your receipt date and (2) how far in advance of your interview did you receive the letter granting the interview?
Thanks much.