Philadelphia Backlog Elimination Center Tracking
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Lonely, Your PD is 12.04. You are almost at the bottom of a top-heavy totempole. In other words, this is like a 800 lb gorilla on your back. To get out of this situation, talk to your employer/lawyer to try to switch you to PERM - this is just a 80 lb monkey that you can get off your back quite fast.
lonely5 said:
SlipperyGC
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DBEC approving 2/03 PDs!
while PBEC is way behind!
When are we going to catch up? Can someone provide insights on when should I expect approval of my case? Details below,
Thanks,
RIR/CA/EB3
PD: 09/25/03
RD: 10/04/04
BEC#: P-04303-30451
RECD 45DL: 02/17/05
RPLD 45DL: 02/23/05
while PBEC is way behind!
When are we going to catch up? Can someone provide insights on when should I expect approval of my case? Details below,
Thanks,
RIR/CA/EB3
PD: 09/25/03
RD: 10/04/04
BEC#: P-04303-30451
RECD 45DL: 02/17/05
RPLD 45DL: 02/23/05
6 to 7 months
SlipperyGC,
Given the processing rate right now at PBEC, my guess is that it would take at least 6 to 7 months for them to get to a PD of September 2003.
There are a lot of cases with 2001 and 2002 PDs at regional level RIR at PBEC. Also if they merge the SWA cases into FIFO once 45 d letter responses for those are received, it is going to further slow down the pace.
Just my two cents....
SlipperyGC,
Given the processing rate right now at PBEC, my guess is that it would take at least 6 to 7 months for them to get to a PD of September 2003.
There are a lot of cases with 2001 and 2002 PDs at regional level RIR at PBEC. Also if they merge the SWA cases into FIFO once 45 d letter responses for those are received, it is going to further slow down the pace.
Just my two cents....
Not Silly Questions
These aren't silly questions -- lots of basic info is difficult to obtain.
Your application probably has been transferred to Philly BRC. There is a spreadsheet posted at USCIS website that lists all the applications that have been transferred from state SWA's to Philly. I don't have the time to dig up the URL but it's been posted in this forum, and you can also find it by digging around USCIS's website.
Most people who's priority dates are in 2003/2004/2005 have not gotten their 45-day letters, I think. But you can check by looking at the survey ("tracker") that someone in the forum has been maintaining voluntarily. It's linked in this forum, so dig around.
You can and should get your PD from your attorney.
-N
lonely5 said:
These aren't silly questions -- lots of basic info is difficult to obtain.
Your application probably has been transferred to Philly BRC. There is a spreadsheet posted at USCIS website that lists all the applications that have been transferred from state SWA's to Philly. I don't have the time to dig up the URL but it's been posted in this forum, and you can also find it by digging around USCIS's website.
Most people who's priority dates are in 2003/2004/2005 have not gotten their 45-day letters, I think. But you can check by looking at the survey ("tracker") that someone in the forum has been maintaining voluntarily. It's linked in this forum, so dig around.
You can and should get your PD from your attorney.
-N
PD is priority date - date when your application was filed at SWA (Stae workforce agency) for labor clearance. EB2 - employment based category 2 (Masters with 0 years exp, Bachelors with 5 years), EB3 - Bachelors degree only.. blah blah blah.. I learnt a lot from this forum.. can easily get certified in Immigration law at least.
lonely5 said:
Look at bright side
hi, SlipperyGC,
With DBEC's speed, they probably can certify all the cases before PBEC. When they are done, they might trun back and help with PBEC's cases. When all the cases are done, the DOL may establish a CEBEC (Center of Eliminate Backlog Elimination Center) since they like to do unnecessary works.
I am happy for those cases got to DBEC. Hopefully, DBEC can certify all the cases by the end of next year and come back to help PBEC.
hi, SlipperyGC,
With DBEC's speed, they probably can certify all the cases before PBEC. When they are done, they might trun back and help with PBEC's cases. When all the cases are done, the DOL may establish a CEBEC (Center of Eliminate Backlog Elimination Center) since they like to do unnecessary works.
I am happy for those cases got to DBEC. Hopefully, DBEC can certify all the cases by the end of next year and come back to help PBEC.
SlipperyGC said:while PBEC is way behind!
When are we going to catch up? Can someone provide insights on when should I expect approval of my case? Details below,
Thanks,
RIR/CA/EB3
PD: 09/25/03
RD: 10/04/04
BEC#: P-04303-30451
RECD 45DL: 02/17/05
RPLD 45DL: 02/23/05
Hi mdgc2001,
did ur friend check his status this week? Is he RIR/TR? EB2/EB3? Can you please keep us posted when he gets his approval..I'm especially intersted since my case details r very similar to his but (so far) I have helf off the urget to try and send an email to the h1b7y.
My lawyer isnt the most forthecomming person. So far, his only comments have been "No updates". (On a positive note, he atleast, DOES reply back promptly to my emails).
thanx,
icici
did ur friend check his status this week? Is he RIR/TR? EB2/EB3? Can you please keep us posted when he gets his approval..I'm especially intersted since my case details r very similar to his but (so far) I have helf off the urget to try and send an email to the h1b7y.
My lawyer isnt the most forthecomming person. So far, his only comments have been "No updates". (On a positive note, he atleast, DOES reply back promptly to my emails).
thanx,
icici
mdgc2001 said:
Thanks mdgc2001. I hope it is true so that at least one more case is cleared and PBEC would have one less backlogged cases to examine/approve.
I hope all of us will get the approvals soon, especially people from Maryland, New York New Jersey and DC, groups which suffered the most from the 245i backlog. One friend of mine who filed his LC just 4 months ahead of me from one of the New England states has physically got the GC for himself and his family at the beginning of year 2004. What a difference.
I hope all of us will get the approvals soon, especially people from Maryland, New York New Jersey and DC, groups which suffered the most from the 245i backlog. One friend of mine who filed his LC just 4 months ahead of me from one of the New England states has physically got the GC for himself and his family at the beginning of year 2004. What a difference.
mdgc2001 said:
and because of that so many people who should be eligible for 485 will suffer since DBEC approvals will take up the visa numbers - and very soon EB3 will again become 'U'.NeedMyLC said:hi, SlipperyGC,
With DBEC's speed, they probably can certify all the cases before PBEC. When they are done, they might trun back and help with PBEC's cases. When all the cases are done, the DOL may establish a CEBEC (Center of Eliminate Backlog Elimination Center) since they like to do unnecessary works.
I am happy for those cases got to DBEC. Hopefully, DBEC can certify all the cases by the end of next year and come back to help PBEC.
whatheheck
Registered Users (C)
icici said:Hi mdgc2001,
did ur friend check his status this week? Is he RIR/TR? EB2/EB3? Can you please keep us posted when he gets his approval..I'm especially intersted since my case details r very similar to his but (so far) I have helf off the urget to try and send an email to the h1b7y.
My lawyer isnt the most forthecomming person. So far, his only comments have been "No updates". (On a positive note, he atleast, DOES reply back promptly to my emails).
thanx,
icici
Your case might be in "Final Review" queue. Send am email at the end of this month. Mostly your case would be certified by then.
Email Address to Find the CaseStatus@Philly??
Hello FORET1
May I know the email address that used to send status request to PBEC?
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Virginia/EB3/RIR/State:5-17-2002/Regional:4/3/2004/45DayLetter:12-22-2004/
foret1 said:just sent an email to pbec and got a response in less than 5 minutes.
case status = certified
i am in shock! almost 5 years of painful/endless/stressful waiting! is it really over? wow!
Hello FORET1
May I know the email address that used to send status request to PBEC?
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Virginia/EB3/RIR/State:5-17-2002/Regional:4/3/2004/45DayLetter:12-22-2004/