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From Sheela Murthy:

...."Unlike the CSC, the VSC will not be issuing approval and denial notices during the audit. However, they will continue to issue Requests for Evidence since they do not consider that a final decision on a case...."

Full text Below:

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5. INS File Audit Starts September 23, 2002

INS began its annual audit on September 23, 2002. Internal and external movement of files is restricted until the audit is completed. However, case processing continues and it is still necessary to comply with any deadlines occurring during the freeze. The California Service Center (CSC) and Vermont Service Center (VSC) issued some clarifications on their particular procedures during the audit.

California Service Center

The CSC anticipates that the restriction on movement of files will end on October 4, 2002. In preparation for the audit, files were given in advance to appropriate personnel for review and action in order to avoid delays. As a result, case review and issuance of notices will continue without any delay in processing times. The officers will continue to review the files and generate notices. The files will simply remain with the officers until the completion of the audit. Incoming filings will be accepted, fees cashed, and receipts issued as usual.

There will be exceptions to the "freeze" for premium processing cases and emergencies. Delays in responses to inquiries are also possible, if it is necessary to move a file in order to respond.

Vermont Service Center

The VSC is also undergoing the same audit process. They expect to complete their audit on or before October 8, 2002. The VSC stated that they would not be sending approved petitions to the National Visa Center or the consulates during this time. As with the CSC, they have provided enough work to the officers in advance of the audit to continue processing cases as usual. VSC also will be able to process premium processing cases and extreme emergency matters.

Unlike the CSC, the VSC will not be issuing approval and denial notices during the audit. However, they will continue to issue Requests for Evidence since they do not consider that a final decision on a case.

MURTHYBULLETIN and MurthyDotCom will report on the Nebraska, Texas, and Missouri Service Centers, as well as any other details, as and when that information becomes available.

© The Law Office of Sheela Murthy, P.C.
 
I believe it because I have not seen approvals from yesterday(9/26/02).

A little confuse is we have a lot 9/25/02 approvals cases.
 
I don't buy it.

I got approved 9/25 and found out yesterday on line at about 5:30 p.m.

I had checked the new website around lunchtime and it just had the RFE received 9/13 message. I didn't think anything would have changed because of the audit, checked without any of my usual nerves and saw I'd been approved during this audit period... It seems like several of us were approved this week (Aug and Sept. RDs) so I am hopeful that this will continue.

Peeps
 
i was confused too

An article in the immigrationportal stated that file movement will be restricted starting 23rd and will cease after 28th.

So the approvals this week were the "trickles". The will be no rain after tomorrow until Oct 8th. People are expecting a heavy downpour on Oct8th and the following days. All Indians are expected to perform the rain dance to improve chances!
 
Folks

Remember that article also mentioned that all the Officers have enough work load to see them thru the audit period. also it didnt mention anything about AVM or Online Status Checking.

So My guess is that we will continue to see approvals on the Online site as well as we will also hear approvals on the AVM.

But Approval or Denial Notices Will NOT be mailed till 08 Oct 02.

What do you guys think?????
 
VSC are mailing appprovals.

This is what it states on my case online:

This case has been approved. On September 25, 2002, an approval notice was mailed. If 14 days have passed and you have not received this notice, you may wish to verify or update your address. To update your address, please speak to an Immigration Information Officer during business hours.


So they must be mailing approval notices during the audit.

Peeps
 
good point

I think what july16 says is correct. They won't be mailing out notices during that period , but we should see approvals.
 
I don't think so

It clearly says online that my approval notice was mailed 9/25. So they *are* *mailing* approval notices and final decisions during the audit--at least at the beginning of this audit.

Sorry about all the emphasis there!

Peeps
 
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