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Recording of USCIS 10/12/07 receipt conference call
- Thread starter Bobsmyth
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Thanks for posting that. I just finished listening to the entire recording, and I caught some more "disturbing" information that no one mentioned. The ombudsman said that N-400 receipts may take up to five (5!!!) months! I really hope that he just picked a random number off the top of his head.
Thanks for posting that. I just finished listening to the entire recording, and I caught some more "disturbing" information that no one mentioned. The ombudsman said that N-400 receipts may take up to five (5!!!) months! I really hope that he just picked a random number off the top of his head.
The other thing they weren't clear about is what application receipts will be current by end of October. The ombudsman said all time sensitive applications receipts including N400 should be current by end of October, whereas the customer service director only mentioned AOS applications. Also, the ombudsman said that all employment based I-485 receipts are current , yet the USCIS person on the call said it was family based I-485 receipts that were current, whereas employment based I-485 receipts will be current by end of October. Seems that they can't even get the communication right between their own agency.
The other thing they weren't clear about is what application receipts will be current by end of October. The ombudsman said all time sensitive applications receipts including N400 should be current by end of October, whereas the customer service director only mentioned AOS applications. Also, the ombudsman said that all employment based I-485 receipts are current , yet the USCIS person on the call said it was family based I-485 receipts that were current, whereas employment based I-485 receipts will be current by end of October. Seems that they can't even get the communication right between their own agency.
Ah, bureaucracy at its finest! I was skimming through some other threads on this board, and I came across a USCIS press release regarding receipting delays, dated August 3, 2007. As of that day, VSC indicated 7/11 as the date of receipting. Currently (over 2 months later), that date has moved up to 7/25. Does this mean that they are progressing at the rate of about a week of applications for every month that passes? Being that I mailed my N-400 on August 31, it'll take approximately 8 months to get a receipt at this rate! Perhaps I'm overblowing it, but thats what it certainly seems like, especially since VSC has been stuck at 7/25 for the past 4 weeks.
I think it will pick up in a few weeks time. Once all 485 filers get EAD by Nov 17th then we should be all clear for N-400s. CSC has already crossed the high turnover deadline of 7/31. NSC is right in the middle of it on 7/29. VSC should follow soon. TSC (better know as Turtle Service Center) always is unpredictable. EAD times are moving close to Aug 17 which is a good sign. My third instinct tells me that by Nov all July and most Aug filers will get RD and FP.
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I think it will pick up in a few weeks time. Once all 485 filers get EAD by Nov 17th then we should be all clear for N-400s. CSC has already crossed the high turnover deadline of 7/31. NSC is right in the middle of it on 7/29. VSC should follow soon. TSC (better know as Turtle Service Center) always is unpredictable. EAD times are moving close to Aug 17 which is a good sign. My third instinct tells me that by Nov all July and most Aug filers will get RD and FP.
I certainly hope that you're right. I'm wondering if they put all N-400s on hold while they are processing 485s.
boyfrombbay
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Vorpal- I have a same N-400 mailing date as yours-
You signature suggests that you filed FOIPA- can you tell me why did you do so and what is the benefit of it since we are into this mess.
Thanks
bb
You signature suggests that you filed FOIPA- can you tell me why did you do so and what is the benefit of it since we are into this mess.
Thanks
bb
Vorpal- I have a same N-400 mailing date as yours-
You signature suggests that you filed FOIPA- can you tell me why did you do so and what is the benefit of it since we are into this mess.
Thanks
bb
Welcome to the waiting line, boyfrombombay! The reason why I filed FOIPA is a pre-emptive measure. After reading the horror stories of people being stuck in the name check process, I wanted to have something to base my complaint on, should I get stuck in the same nonsense. I have no criminal record, so I decided to file a FOIPA just to have written proof. I would definitely advise that you do the same. You can find more information in this thread: http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=136848
boyfrombbay
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Thanks a lot for a quick reply, Vorpal. makes sense- I will start the process right away.
have your check been cashed yet? also which center did you file?
should we create new thread to track AUG/SEP applicant?
have your check been cashed yet? also which center did you file?
should we create new thread to track AUG/SEP applicant?
Thanks a lot for a quick reply, Vorpal. makes sense- I will start the process right away.
have your check been cashed yet? also which center did you file?
should we create new thread to track AUG/SEP applicant?
No problem. Most of my responses are quick, as I constantly monitor this forum while I'm at work. I filed at VSC, and my check hasn't been cashed yet. Then again, VSC has been stuck at 7/25 processing date for the past 4 weeks, so who knows when it'll be cashed. I already started a thread for the August/September 2007 VSC applicants, but feel free to start another one for all applicants.
Welcome to the waiting line, boyfrombombay! The reason why I filed FOIPA is a pre-emptive measure. After reading the horror stories of people being stuck in the name check process, I wanted to have something to base my complaint on, should I get stuck in the same nonsense. I have no criminal record, so I decided to file a FOIPA just to have written proof. I would definitely advise that you do the same. You can find more information in this thread: http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=136848
If your case is not receipted yet, there is little that FOIPA will do to help at this time in the process. They may just come back and say "not in system" or "no case on file". FOIPA is usually only filed after you have received receipt notice and your case has been pending for much longer than the posted processing times.
If your case is not receipted yet, there is little that FOIPA will do to help at this time in the process. They may just come back and say "not in system" or "no case on file". FOIPA is usually only filed after you have received receipt notice and your case has been pending for much longer than the posted processing times.
Are we talking about the same FOIPA? I filed the request for FBI to provide me with information that they have on me. Are you referring to InfoPass, by any chance?
Are we talking about the same FOIPA? I filed the request for FBI to provide me with information that they have on me. Are you referring to InfoPass, by any chance?
No, I'am indeed referring to FOIPA. Why would you file it before USCIS has even receipted your case? By the time you think of filing WOM later for extended name check delay your FOIPA info you received months earlier may no longer be valid in the eyes of the court.
No, I'am indeed referring to FOIPA. Why would you file it before USCIS has even receipted your case? By the time you think of filing WOM later for extended name check delay your FOIPA info you received months earlier may no longer be valid in the eyes of the court.
Ah, I see. I was acting based on the suggestion that Rahul Kumar had in the "name check lawsuit" thread. I'm also extremely curious to see if the FBI has any records on me. I have no criminal record, nor have I ever been a witness to a crime, but I'm just curious to see what they have. If I do happen to get stuck in name check, I'll just file another one.
Ah, I see. I was acting based on the suggestion that Rahul Kumar had in the "name check lawsuit" thread. I'm also extremely curious to see if the FBI has any records on me. I have no criminal record, nor have I ever been a witness to a crime, but I'm just curious to see what they have. If I do happen to get stuck in name check, I'll just file another one.
I am skeptical about the value of filing a FOIPA before you know for sure you are name check stuck. I am not sure if the mere act of filing a FOIPA causes you to have a name check hit. If that is the case you may have created a hit where there was none.
I am skeptical about the value of filing a FOIPA before you know for sure you are name check stuck. I am not sure if the mere act of filing a FOIPA causes you to have a name check hit. If that is the case you may have created a hit where there was none.
I doubt it'll affect my name check negatively. In the thread that I mentioned earlier, it was actually suggested that a FOIPA is filed at the same time as the N-400, which is why I decided to file it. Besides, I am just exercising my right outlined in the Freedom of Information Act.