TSC Processing times
Mar 27th 2003, 9:18 am
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TSC Processing times
Hi,
I just queried my AOS (I-485 Employment-based) status on the BCIS web-site, and my processing time seems to have mysteriously increased from ~700 days, as shown on the Notice of Action, to 900-999 days! Can anyone shed any light on what I should consider to be a realistic time.
Also I note that in a remote corner of the BCIS web site says that you can write to the Service Center Director to request expedited processing in special circumtances. My company has a contract with a Gov't Agency, and it would help the Gov't Agency (re: Export Control Issues) if I got my GC soon - if I could get them to write would that consitute "speciial circumstances". Does anyone out there have any experience of this, and maybe a draft letter they could let me have?
britintx
I just queried my AOS (I-485 Employment-based) status on the BCIS web-site, and my processing time seems to have mysteriously increased from ~700 days, as shown on the Notice of Action, to 900-999 days! Can anyone shed any light on what I should consider to be a realistic time.
Also I note that in a remote corner of the BCIS web site says that you can write to the Service Center Director to request expedited processing in special circumtances. My company has a contract with a Gov't Agency, and it would help the Gov't Agency (re: Export Control Issues) if I got my GC soon - if I could get them to write would that consitute "speciial circumstances". Does anyone out there have any experience of this, and maybe a draft letter they could let me have?
britintx
Mar 27th 2003, 1:56 pm
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Re: Latest TSC Processing times
These are the latest processing dates...
Texas Service Center Processing Time Report
As of March 15, 2003
Form We are Processing cases with these receipt notice dates:
I-90 to replace lost, damaged or destroyed I-551 4/10/2002
I-90 to renew expiring I-551 n/a
I-102 for replacement/initial nonimmigrant arrival/departure form
8/6/2002
I-129 for H1B classification 9/6/2002
I-129 for H2A classification current
I-129 for H2B classification 12/11/2002
I-129 for H3 classification 1/7/2003
I-129 for L classification 1/7/2003
I-129 for Blanket L petition 1/7/2003
I-129 for O classification 12/5/2002
I-129 for P classification 1/13/2003
I-129 for Q or R classification Q Current - R 9/04/2002
I-129 for TN classification n/a
I-129F (fiancée) 10/18/2002
I-129 For E classification 9/3/2002
I-130 for Spouse, Parent or Child of US Citizen 6/8/2001
I-130 for Spouse of Lawful Permanent Resident 4/3/1998
I-130 for Other Relative 4/3/1998
I-131 for Advance Parole 10/22/2002
I-131 for Advance Parole for HRIFA principal applicant n/a
I-131 for Reentry Permit n/a
I-131 for Refugee Travel Document n/a
I-140 A (extraordinary ability) IST PREF 5/20/2002
I-140 B (outstanding professor or researcher) IST PREF 5/20/2002
I-140 C (multinational executive or manager) IST PREF 5/20/2002
I-140 D (professional holding adv. degree/alien of exceptional
ability) 2ND PREF 8/29/2002
I-140 E (skilled worker or professional) 3RD PREF 9/13/2002
I-140 I (National Interest Waiver) 6/26/2002
I-140 G (other worker) 3RD PREF 9/13/2002
I-212 permission to reapply for addmission after deportation/removal
n/a
I-360 petition for Amerasian, widow(er), or Special Immigrant 2/1/2002
I-485 Asylum-based n/a
I-485 Refugee-based n/a
I-485 Employment-based 11/1/2000
I-485 Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA)-based n/a
I-526 Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur 11/15/2002
I-539 for extension of stay for F or M non-immigrant 12/16/2002
I-539 for extension of stay for J non-immigrant n/a
I-539 for extension of stay for L or H non-immigrant 12/16/2002 Cases
are worked concurrently with I-129's if filed.
I-539 for extension of stay for other non-immigrant 12/16/2002
I-539 to change nonimmigrant classification to F or M 12/16/2002
I-539 to change nonimmigrant classification to J 12/16/2002
I-539 to change nonimmigrant classification to L or H 12/16/2002
I-539 to change to other nonimmigrant classification 12/16/2002
I-612 waiver of foreign residence requirement 9/17/2002
I-730 Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition n/a
I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence 9/13/2002
I-765 for initial asylee or asylum applicant authorization C-8
12/9/2002
I-765 for employment authorization associated with Hurricane Mitch TPS
7/8/2002
I-765 for employment authorization associated with El Salvador TPS
8/1/2002
I-765 for employment authorization while I-485 is pending C-9
10/22/2002
I-765 for all other employment authorization 11/1/2002
I-817 Application for Family Unity Benefits 12/29/1998
I-821 for El Salvador 4/13/2001
I-821 for Hurricane Mitch countries 8/17/1999
I-824 Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition
8/8/2002
I-829 Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions 3/22/1999
I-914 Application for T Non-Immigrant n/a
I know in these "exceptional circumstances" the US citizenship to a British
expat working for a defense project was expedited. But they needed her
citizenship because otherwise she wouldn't be able to get security
clearance.
Elizabeth Krukova
www.immigrationcapital.com
"britintx" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi,
> I just queried my AOS (I-485 Employment-based) status on the BCIS
> web-site, and my processing time seems to have mysteriously increased
> from ~700 days, as shown on the Notice of Action, to 900-999 days! Can
> anyone shed any light on what I should consider to be a realistic time.
> Also I note that in a remote corner of the BCIS web site says that you
> can write to the Service Center Director to request expedited processing
> in special circumtances. My company has a contract with a Gov't Agency,
> and it would help the Gov't Agency (re: Export Control Issues) if I got
> my GC soon - if I could get them to write would that consitute "speciial
> circumstances". Does anyone out there have any experience of this, and
> maybe a draft letter they could let me have?
> britintx
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Texas Service Center Processing Time Report
As of March 15, 2003
Form We are Processing cases with these receipt notice dates:
I-90 to replace lost, damaged or destroyed I-551 4/10/2002
I-90 to renew expiring I-551 n/a
I-102 for replacement/initial nonimmigrant arrival/departure form
8/6/2002
I-129 for H1B classification 9/6/2002
I-129 for H2A classification current
I-129 for H2B classification 12/11/2002
I-129 for H3 classification 1/7/2003
I-129 for L classification 1/7/2003
I-129 for Blanket L petition 1/7/2003
I-129 for O classification 12/5/2002
I-129 for P classification 1/13/2003
I-129 for Q or R classification Q Current - R 9/04/2002
I-129 for TN classification n/a
I-129F (fiancée) 10/18/2002
I-129 For E classification 9/3/2002
I-130 for Spouse, Parent or Child of US Citizen 6/8/2001
I-130 for Spouse of Lawful Permanent Resident 4/3/1998
I-130 for Other Relative 4/3/1998
I-131 for Advance Parole 10/22/2002
I-131 for Advance Parole for HRIFA principal applicant n/a
I-131 for Reentry Permit n/a
I-131 for Refugee Travel Document n/a
I-140 A (extraordinary ability) IST PREF 5/20/2002
I-140 B (outstanding professor or researcher) IST PREF 5/20/2002
I-140 C (multinational executive or manager) IST PREF 5/20/2002
I-140 D (professional holding adv. degree/alien of exceptional
ability) 2ND PREF 8/29/2002
I-140 E (skilled worker or professional) 3RD PREF 9/13/2002
I-140 I (National Interest Waiver) 6/26/2002
I-140 G (other worker) 3RD PREF 9/13/2002
I-212 permission to reapply for addmission after deportation/removal
n/a
I-360 petition for Amerasian, widow(er), or Special Immigrant 2/1/2002
I-485 Asylum-based n/a
I-485 Refugee-based n/a
I-485 Employment-based 11/1/2000
I-485 Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA)-based n/a
I-526 Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur 11/15/2002
I-539 for extension of stay for F or M non-immigrant 12/16/2002
I-539 for extension of stay for J non-immigrant n/a
I-539 for extension of stay for L or H non-immigrant 12/16/2002 Cases
are worked concurrently with I-129's if filed.
I-539 for extension of stay for other non-immigrant 12/16/2002
I-539 to change nonimmigrant classification to F or M 12/16/2002
I-539 to change nonimmigrant classification to J 12/16/2002
I-539 to change nonimmigrant classification to L or H 12/16/2002
I-539 to change to other nonimmigrant classification 12/16/2002
I-612 waiver of foreign residence requirement 9/17/2002
I-730 Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition n/a
I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence 9/13/2002
I-765 for initial asylee or asylum applicant authorization C-8
12/9/2002
I-765 for employment authorization associated with Hurricane Mitch TPS
7/8/2002
I-765 for employment authorization associated with El Salvador TPS
8/1/2002
I-765 for employment authorization while I-485 is pending C-9
10/22/2002
I-765 for all other employment authorization 11/1/2002
I-817 Application for Family Unity Benefits 12/29/1998
I-821 for El Salvador 4/13/2001
I-821 for Hurricane Mitch countries 8/17/1999
I-824 Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition
8/8/2002
I-829 Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions 3/22/1999
I-914 Application for T Non-Immigrant n/a
I know in these "exceptional circumstances" the US citizenship to a British
expat working for a defense project was expedited. But they needed her
citizenship because otherwise she wouldn't be able to get security
clearance.
Elizabeth Krukova
www.immigrationcapital.com
"britintx" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi,
> I just queried my AOS (I-485 Employment-based) status on the BCIS
> web-site, and my processing time seems to have mysteriously increased
> from ~700 days, as shown on the Notice of Action, to 900-999 days! Can
> anyone shed any light on what I should consider to be a realistic time.
> Also I note that in a remote corner of the BCIS web site says that you
> can write to the Service Center Director to request expedited processing
> in special circumtances. My company has a contract with a Gov't Agency,
> and it would help the Gov't Agency (re: Export Control Issues) if I got
> my GC soon - if I could get them to write would that consitute "speciial
> circumstances". Does anyone out there have any experience of this, and
> maybe a draft letter they could let me have?
> britintx
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Mar 27th 2003, 3:38 pm
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Re: TSC Processing times
The processing time on the notice of action seems to come from a random
number generator and doesn't usually have much relationship to reality.
Don't bother trying to request expedited processing in your situation. You
need a true emergency to justify it. The most common reason for expediting
used to be that children may age out, and thanks to a recent change in
law, that usually no longer is an emergency. It merely being helpful for
the business would only qualify if the business would be pushed into
bankruptcy or some other severe economic harm came from the delay.
On Thu, 27 Mar 2003 22:18:26 +0000, britintx wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I just queried my AOS (I-485 Employment-based) status on the BCIS
> web-site, and my processing time seems to have mysteriously increased
> from ~700 days, as shown on the Notice of Action, to 900-999 days! Can
> anyone shed any light on what I should consider to be a realistic time.
>
> Also I note that in a remote corner of the BCIS web site says that you
> can write to the Service Center Director to request expedited processing
> in special circumtances. My company has a contract with a Gov't Agency,
> and it would help the Gov't Agency (re: Export Control Issues) if I got
> my GC soon - if I could get them to write would that consitute "speciial
> circumstances". Does anyone out there have any experience of this, and
> maybe a draft letter they could let me have?
>
> britintx
>
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
number generator and doesn't usually have much relationship to reality.
Don't bother trying to request expedited processing in your situation. You
need a true emergency to justify it. The most common reason for expediting
used to be that children may age out, and thanks to a recent change in
law, that usually no longer is an emergency. It merely being helpful for
the business would only qualify if the business would be pushed into
bankruptcy or some other severe economic harm came from the delay.
On Thu, 27 Mar 2003 22:18:26 +0000, britintx wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I just queried my AOS (I-485 Employment-based) status on the BCIS
> web-site, and my processing time seems to have mysteriously increased
> from ~700 days, as shown on the Notice of Action, to 900-999 days! Can
> anyone shed any light on what I should consider to be a realistic time.
>
> Also I note that in a remote corner of the BCIS web site says that you
> can write to the Service Center Director to request expedited processing
> in special circumtances. My company has a contract with a Gov't Agency,
> and it would help the Gov't Agency (re: Export Control Issues) if I got
> my GC soon - if I could get them to write would that consitute "speciial
> circumstances". Does anyone out there have any experience of this, and
> maybe a draft letter they could let me have?
>
> britintx
>
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Mar 28th 2003, 1:34 am
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Ingo and others-
What about the example cited above, i.e. a British expat working for a defense project?
What mechanism would be used to speed things up - i.e. how would one go about this?
britintx
What about the example cited above, i.e. a British expat working for a defense project?
What mechanism would be used to speed things up - i.e. how would one go about this?
britintx
Mar 28th 2003, 1:45 pm
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Re: TSC Processing times
On Fri, 28 Mar 2003 14:34:06 +0000, britintx wrote:
>
> Ingo and others-
>
> What about the example cited above, i.e. a British expat working for a
> defense project?
>
> What mechanism would be used to speed things up - i.e. how would one go
> about this?
In most cases, there is no way to speed up things. If there ever is, then
I'm sure the employer and/or the military would know about the ways...
>
> Ingo and others-
>
> What about the example cited above, i.e. a British expat working for a
> defense project?
>
> What mechanism would be used to speed things up - i.e. how would one go
> about this?
In most cases, there is no way to speed up things. If there ever is, then
I'm sure the employer and/or the military would know about the ways...
Mar 31st 2003, 2:44 am
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Posts: 54
I find this very surprising, since the BCIS Web site:
(http://www.immigration.gov/graphics/...s/prefeefs.htm)
specifically cite the case that I am using as one where expedited processing may be applicable. To quote their Fact Sheet dated June 1 2001:
Is Premium Processing the Only Way to Receive Expedited Processing?
No. INS will continue its existing policy and procedures for requesting expeditious processing of petitions and applications that are not designated for Premium Processing. The existing procedures allow for expedited processing based upon the following five criteria:
Severe financial loss to a company or individual,
Extreme emergent situation,
Humanitarian situation,
<b>Department of Defense or national interest situation</b>, or
INS error.
Surely someone, somewhere, has some expereince of this.
(http://www.immigration.gov/graphics/...s/prefeefs.htm)
specifically cite the case that I am using as one where expedited processing may be applicable. To quote their Fact Sheet dated June 1 2001:
Is Premium Processing the Only Way to Receive Expedited Processing?
No. INS will continue its existing policy and procedures for requesting expeditious processing of petitions and applications that are not designated for Premium Processing. The existing procedures allow for expedited processing based upon the following five criteria:
Severe financial loss to a company or individual,
Extreme emergent situation,
Humanitarian situation,
<b>Department of Defense or national interest situation</b>, or
INS error.
Surely someone, somewhere, has some expereince of this.
Mar 31st 2003, 5:21 pm
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Re: TSC Processing times
As I said, if expedited processing is available based on such a need, then
the employer would certainly know about it!
On Mon, 31 Mar 2003 15:44:44 +0000, britintx wrote:
>
> I find this very surprising, since the BCIS Web site:
> (]http://www.immigration.gov/graphics/...actsheets/pre-
> feefs.htm[/url])
>
> specifically cite the case that I am using as one where expedited
> processing may be applicable. To quote their Fact Sheet dated
> June 1 2001:
>
> Is Premium Processing the Only Way to Receive Expedited Processing?
>
> No. INS will continue its existing policy and procedures for requesting
> expeditious processing of petitions and applications that are not
> designated for Premium Processing. The existing procedures allow for
> expedited processing based upon the following five criteria:
>
> Severe financial loss to a company or individual,
> Extreme emergent situation,
> Humanitarian situation,
> Department of Defense or national interest situation, or
> INS error.
>
>
> Surely someone, somewhere, has some expereince of this.
>
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
the employer would certainly know about it!
On Mon, 31 Mar 2003 15:44:44 +0000, britintx wrote:
>
> I find this very surprising, since the BCIS Web site:
> (]http://www.immigration.gov/graphics/...actsheets/pre-
> feefs.htm[/url])
>
> specifically cite the case that I am using as one where expedited
> processing may be applicable. To quote their Fact Sheet dated
> June 1 2001:
>
> Is Premium Processing the Only Way to Receive Expedited Processing?
>
> No. INS will continue its existing policy and procedures for requesting
> expeditious processing of petitions and applications that are not
> designated for Premium Processing. The existing procedures allow for
> expedited processing based upon the following five criteria:
>
> Severe financial loss to a company or individual,
> Extreme emergent situation,
> Humanitarian situation,
> Department of Defense or national interest situation, or
> INS error.
>
>
> Surely someone, somewhere, has some expereince of this.
>
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
