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Following is an update on the Lew's Law website...
http://www.lewslaw.com/US_Immigration_Updates.htm##05312004b
CSC Liaison Meeting of May 26, 2004 (05-31-2004) [Top]
Adjustment Applications (I-485): CSC is focusing on the adjudication of these types of cases. The pilot project for EB-2 cases, which commenced April 4, 2004, is on track. As of May 25, 2004, there were 144 principal applicants and 139 derivative applicants in the pilot program.
CSC emphasized the importance of not re-scheduling fingerprint appointments, as this will significantly delay the process. If an applicant misses two fingerprint appointments, the case may be denied.
The adjudication of I-485 cases may not be chronological in that fingerprints may have expired and need to be re-scheduled and the delay to obtain the third party agency checks.
Inquiry Procedure: If a case was filed thirty days prior to the date on the most recent JIT Report published by CSC, an inquiry can be made. An attorney may email such an inquiry and if no response is received after 15 calendar days, a follow up may be made. An inquiry can also be made if no decision is received after a response to an RFE (Request for Evidence) was received at CSC more than 30 days ago.
Work permits (I-765) and Advance Parole (I-131): processing time is approximately 75 days and CSC expects to maintain this processing time.
Immigrant Employment Based Visa Petitions (I-140): At this time approximately 50% of the I-140s are being denied. One reason for a denial is the issue of the petitioner’s ability to pay the beneficiary’s salary. Other reasons for denial include the inability for the beneficiary to document the required education/experience.
Nonimmigrant Visa Petitions (I-129): CSC expects that by July 1, 2004, the processing time to adjudicate these types of petitions will be 60 days. CSC had no data as to the number of H-1B cap cases that had been filed since April 1, 2004.
http://www.lewslaw.com/US_Immigration_Updates.htm##05312004b
CSC Liaison Meeting of May 26, 2004 (05-31-2004) [Top]
Adjustment Applications (I-485): CSC is focusing on the adjudication of these types of cases. The pilot project for EB-2 cases, which commenced April 4, 2004, is on track. As of May 25, 2004, there were 144 principal applicants and 139 derivative applicants in the pilot program.
CSC emphasized the importance of not re-scheduling fingerprint appointments, as this will significantly delay the process. If an applicant misses two fingerprint appointments, the case may be denied.
The adjudication of I-485 cases may not be chronological in that fingerprints may have expired and need to be re-scheduled and the delay to obtain the third party agency checks.
Inquiry Procedure: If a case was filed thirty days prior to the date on the most recent JIT Report published by CSC, an inquiry can be made. An attorney may email such an inquiry and if no response is received after 15 calendar days, a follow up may be made. An inquiry can also be made if no decision is received after a response to an RFE (Request for Evidence) was received at CSC more than 30 days ago.
Work permits (I-765) and Advance Parole (I-131): processing time is approximately 75 days and CSC expects to maintain this processing time.
Immigrant Employment Based Visa Petitions (I-140): At this time approximately 50% of the I-140s are being denied. One reason for a denial is the issue of the petitioner’s ability to pay the beneficiary’s salary. Other reasons for denial include the inability for the beneficiary to document the required education/experience.
Nonimmigrant Visa Petitions (I-129): CSC expects that by July 1, 2004, the processing time to adjudicate these types of petitions will be 60 days. CSC had no data as to the number of H-1B cap cases that had been filed since April 1, 2004.