I posted this Q on Siskind's blog site:
"I understand that all the talk is about I-485 since these cases are backlogged but what about those going to do consular processing? How does this affect us?
You said that : "For people who got their applications in early this month, they are in the best position to receive one of the coveted remaining green cards for this fiscal year. "
My PD was current in June when my case went to the NVC which up till now has yet to issue me a fee bill, but now that the visa number is unavailable for my category, does that mean that those who filed I-485 earlier in July will get a visa number before me? And my case will languish in the NVC until it becomes available again?
Does it also mean that DOS was not allocating proper visa numbers to certain categories? And allocating most if not all to retrogressed cases only?
I totally admire your passion in keeping this blog. Wonderful source of commentary and information. Thanks."
Here's his reply:
"What if I have applied for consular processing?
According to the Department of State consular filing applicants were largely unaffected by the USCIS actions. That is because visa numbers for applicants and US consulates were reserved prior to USCIS’ is announcement that all immigrant visa numbers were used. Many consular applicants of have been notified that their interviews have been scheduled. Those interviews should continue as planned. For those whose cases are still at the National Visa Center and have not yet been forwarded to consulates, the situation is less clear. Those cases may not be processed if visa numbers are not requested before the 2007 allotment is you step."
So, all those caught in the middle like me have an uncertain future.
dinsand
"I understand that all the talk is about I-485 since these cases are backlogged but what about those going to do consular processing? How does this affect us?
You said that : "For people who got their applications in early this month, they are in the best position to receive one of the coveted remaining green cards for this fiscal year. "
My PD was current in June when my case went to the NVC which up till now has yet to issue me a fee bill, but now that the visa number is unavailable for my category, does that mean that those who filed I-485 earlier in July will get a visa number before me? And my case will languish in the NVC until it becomes available again?
Does it also mean that DOS was not allocating proper visa numbers to certain categories? And allocating most if not all to retrogressed cases only?
I totally admire your passion in keeping this blog. Wonderful source of commentary and information. Thanks."
Here's his reply:
"What if I have applied for consular processing?
According to the Department of State consular filing applicants were largely unaffected by the USCIS actions. That is because visa numbers for applicants and US consulates were reserved prior to USCIS’ is announcement that all immigrant visa numbers were used. Many consular applicants of have been notified that their interviews have been scheduled. Those interviews should continue as planned. For those whose cases are still at the National Visa Center and have not yet been forwarded to consulates, the situation is less clear. Those cases may not be processed if visa numbers are not requested before the 2007 allotment is you step."
So, all those caught in the middle like me have an uncertain future.
dinsand