绿卡基础知识:移民局nline Status解释

当移民局收到你的申请之后，会寄给你一张的收据 (I-797C). 在收据的左上角有收据号码 (RECEIPT NUMBER)，是 3 个字母和 10 个数字的组合，分为 4 组，如：LIN-07-256-50001.
　　LIN 指明移民局服务中心
　　07 - Fiscal year (it's 08 beginning at 10/1/07)
　　256 - number of business days in the fiscal year
　　50001 - sequent number of the receipt

其它的移民局服务中心有：
　　EAC - Vermont Service Center
　　LIN - Nebraska Service Center
　　MSC - Missouri Service Center
　　SRC - Texas Service Center
　　WAC - California Service Center

如果还没有收到收据，但申请费被取走了，也可以从支票的背面获知 Receipt#.
先去银行下载 canceled check 的 image，存到自己的计算机里。然后仔细辨认支票背面的东东。你应该看到类似于下面的 5 行，排列得非常整齐：
　　For Credit to U.S. Treasury
　　DOJ/USCIS X9 152303711393
　　092206 LINHMV01 70-01-0103
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　　LIN0627052000
最后一行红颜色的就是 Receipt Number, 其上的黑体为 Notice Date.
如上：收据日期是 9/22/2006，收据号码是 LIN0627052000.

有了收据号码，你就可以在移民局网站查其状态。
在注册之后，你还可以进入帐户查看 LUD (Last Update Date). LUD 只是提供一个可能更新一点的日期，而申请状态是不变的。故有人称之为 Soft Update.

除了网上查，你还可以通过 (800) 375-5283 电话。
收据号中的 LIN 就是直接按 5-4-6，因为 "L" 在话机键上对应 "5" 键，"I" 是 "4"，"N" 是 "6".

如果你的支票是交的 I-140 的费，而背面的收据号查出来的却是 EAD 的状态，那么你可能是辨认号码有误，或是移民局盖错了章。只好等正式的收据了，来解开这个迷。

下面列出了一些常见的 Online Status 及其释义。

有的时候，你都收到了移民局的邮件，而在线状态还没有更新。这并不影响你手中的 USCIS 文件的法律效果。
另外，MSC 开头的申请，有不是没有上网，就是经常不及时更新的问题。你会收到这样的信息。


I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER

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Application Type: I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER

Current Status: Case received and pending.

On February 25, 2008, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our VERMONT SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.
=> H-1 申请收到。


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Application Type: I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER

Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Sent

On March 4, 2008, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, call 1-800-375-5283 to update your address.
=> H-1 要 RFE.


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Application Type: I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On March 11, 2008, this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER was approved and we sent you an e-mail notice. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
=> H-1 批了。


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Application Type: I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER

Current Status: Case reopened or reconsidered based on USCIS determination, and the case is now pending.

We reopened this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER on June 20, 2008, and are now reviewing our earlier decision. We also mailed you a notice describing the next steps in the process. Please follow any instructions on this notice. Our review should be completed within 30 days. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service.
=> 在 H-1B 到期之前，雇主通知移民局受益人已经离开了雇主。


I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

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Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On February 5, 2007, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
=> I-130 批了。


I131, APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT

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Application Type: I131, APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT

Current Status: Case received and pending.

On September 10, 2007, we received this I131 APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our NEBRASKA SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.
=> 收到 AP 申请。


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Application Type: I131, APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT

Current Status: Case Rejected because Application/ Petition Not Signed

On February 29, 2008, we determined that this I131 APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT was not properly filed because the application or petition was not signed. Therefore, we have rejected your case and returned it to you with all supporting materials. Please follow the instructions on the notice to sign the application or petition and submit the case.
=> 无签字被退。


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Application Type: I131, APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On October 12, 2006, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I131 APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
=> AP 批了。


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Application Type: I131,

Current Status: Document mailed to applicant.

On February 15, 2008 we mailed the document to the address we have on file. You should receive the new document within 30 days. If you do not, or if you move before you get it, call customer service.
=> AP 批了。虽然没说是 Approval notice，但也是批了。


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Application Type: I131, APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT

Current Status: Denial Notice Sent

On May 2, 2007, we mailed you a denial decision notice for this case I131 APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT. The notice explains why the denial decision was made and the options that may be available to you. If you have not received this notice within 30 days of the May 2, 2007, please call customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for further assistance.
=> AP 被拒。


I140, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR ALIEN WORKER

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Application Type: I140, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR ALIEN WORKER

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On December 27, 2007, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I140 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR ALIEN WORKER. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
=> I-140 批了。


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Application Type: I140, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR ALIEN WORKER

Current Status: Denial Notice Sent

On January 10, 2008, we mailed you a denial decision notice for this case I140 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR ALIEN WORKER. The notice explains why the denial decision was made and the options that may be available to you. If you have not received this notice within 30 days of the January 10, 2008, please call customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for further assistance.
=> I-140 被拒。


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Application Type: I140, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR ALIEN WORKER

Current Status: Case was shipped to the Department of State for visa processing.

On September 28, 2007, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly.
=> I-140 的 CP (I-824) 批了。


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Application Type: I140, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR ALIEN WORKER

Current Status: Document mailed to applicant.

On March 13, 2008 we mailed the document to the address we have on file. You should receive the new document within 30 days. If you do not, or if you move before you get it, call customer service.
=> 说不好是批／拒／RFE.


I290B, MOTION TO REOPEN

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Application Type: MOTIC, MOTION TO REOPEN BEFORE THE COMMISSIONER

Current Status: Case received and pending.

On September 15, 2006, we received this MOTIC MOTION TO REOPEN BEFORE THE COMMISSIONER, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our TEXAS SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.
=> 上诉申请收到。


I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

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Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: Case received and pending.

On September 10, 2007, we received this I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our NEBRASKA SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.
=> 收到 I-485 申请。


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Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: Case Transfered to Another Office for Processing

On February 11, 2008, we transferred this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS to our LINCOLN, NE location for processing and sent you a notice explaining this action. Please follow the instructions provided on the notice. We will notify you by mail when a decision is made. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283 to update your address. You can use our processing dates to estimate when your case may be processed by following the link below. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case by registering in the link below.
=> I-485 被转。


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Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: The fee was collected at one location, and the case is now pending at our processing site.

As a routine part of processing this I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS is now at our NEBRASKA SERVICE CENTER location. On February 29, 2008, we mailed you a notice explaining this and describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our NEBRASKA SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.
=> I-485 被转。


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Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred.

The I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS was transferred and is now pending standard processing at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done, counting from when USCIS received it. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. To receive e-mail updates, follow the link below to register.
=> I-485 被转到 local（多为面试）。


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Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Sent

On March 7, 2008, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, call 1-800-375-5283 to update your address.
=> 要 RFE.


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Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: Response to request for evidence received, and case processing has resumed.

On March 7, 2008, we received your response to our request for evidence. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you.
=> 收到 RFE 回复。


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Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On August 30, 2007, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
=> I-485 批了（等 Approval Notice I-797c）。


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Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: Card production ordered.

On February 12, 2008, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.
=> I-485 批了（等卡）。


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Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: Notice mailed welcoming the new permanent resident.

On February 19, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status. Please follow any instructions on the notice. Your new permanent resident card should be mailed within 60 days following this registration or after you complete any ADIT processing referred to in the welcome notice, whichever is later. If you move before you get your new card call customer service.
=> I-485 批了（等 Welcoming Notice）。


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Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: Document mailed to applicant.

On March 26, 2008 we mailed the document to the address we have on file. You should receive the new document within 30 days. If you do not, or if you move before you get it, call customer service.
=> 说不好。有人收到的是卡，有人收到的只是泛泛的信。骑驴看唱本好了。


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Application Type: I181, CREATION OF RECORD OF LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENCE

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On March 7, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I181 CREATION OF RECORD OF LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENCE. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
=> I-485 批了。I-181 是指 Welcome Notice.


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Application Type: OS155A, IMMIGRANT VISA AND ALIEN REGISTRATION

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On September 29, 2006, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this OS155A IMMIGRANT VISA AND ALIEN REGISTRATION. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
=> I-485 批了。TSC 爱用 OS155A 而不是 I-485.


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Application Type: OS155A, IMMIGRANT VISA AND ALIEN REGISTRATION

Current Status: Notice Returned as Undeliverable.

On November 6, 2006, the post office returned the notice we last sent you on this case OS155A IMMIGRANT VISA AND ALIEN REGISTRATION as undeliverable. This may have serious effects on processing this case. Please call 1-800-375-5283 to update your mailing address for this notice to be re-sent.
=> 邮局退回。


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On February 12, 2008, a duplicate notice was mailed to you regarding a decision on this case, or describing how we will process the case if it is still pending. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If this I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS is still pending, you will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, contact our customer service at 1-800-375-5283. Note that we process each kind of case in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be completed by following the link below for current processing dates. You can also receive automatic-email updates as we process your case by following the link below to register. Your case is at our TEXAS SERVICE CENTER location.
=> 重寄。


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Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: Withdrawal Acknowledgment Notice Sent

On June 11, 2008, we mailed a notice acknowledging withdrawal of this application or petition I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. If you have not received the notice within 30 days of June 11, 2008, contact our customer service at 1-800-375-5283. If at some point in the future you wish to pursue the benefits provided by this application or petition, you must file a new application along with all applicable fees and evidence.
=> 撤回。


I539, APPLICATION TO EXTEND OR CHANGE NONIMMIGRANT STATUS

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Application Type: I539, APPLICATION TO EXTEND OR CHANGE NONIMMIGRANT STATUS

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On April 18, 2007, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I539 APPLICATION TO EXTEND OR CHANGE NONIMMIGRANT STATUS. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
=> 延期／转换批了。


I765, APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

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Application Type: I765, APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Current Status: Case received and pending.

On September 10, 2007, we received this I765 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our NEBRASKA SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.
=> 收到 EAD 申请。


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Application Type: I765, APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On March 10, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I765 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
=> EAD 批了。注意：Approval Notice 是插卡的硬纸。


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Application Type: I765, APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Current Status: Card production ordered.

On March 13, 2008, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.
=> EAD 批了。


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Validation Error(s)
You must correct the following error(s) before proceeding:
Case Status Retrieval Failed
This Receipt Number cannot be found at this time in this automated system. Please check your case receipt number to see if it is correct. If you have questions or concerns about your case status, please contact the National Customer Service Center.
=> 查不到状态并不一定意味着是收据号有误。
与 case status 相关的还有一个 Processing Date.
每隔一段时间，USCIS 就会在网站公布其信息。如下，出自 3/15/08 NSC 的。

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Nebraska Service Center Processing Dates
Posted March 15, 2008

Form Title Classification or Basis for Filing Processing Timeframe
... ... ... ...
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status Employment-based adjustment applications June 08, 2007

这个 Processing Date 的意思是说，在 3/15/08 时，NSC 已经处理完了 June 08, 2007 收到的 EB 的 I-485.

日期是指 Notice Date 为 6/8/07.
对于一份提交到移民局的申请，牵扯有不同的日期，主要的有 Received Date, Notice Date, Approval Date. 详见关于＂日期＂的讨论。
移民局虽然是在 Received Date 接到了你的申请，但没有进入系统，是一无用处的。当你的申请于 Notice Date 进入系统，就正式进入了排队的 queue.

有的同学的申请在中心之间转来转去，那么在新的中心的排队，是 Transfer Date 还是 Notice Date 算数？应该是原来的 ND 才公平合理。
但是，有同学在上述情况下联系移民局，却被告知要按新中心收到的日期重新排。不知是接线员的误识，还是移民局的操作 practice.

在 6/15/08 的 NSC 的处理日期公布中，有如下陈述 "The processing times shown below are for applications that have just been completed"。这样，应该是处理日期之前的申请都已经处理完毕。所有在处理日期之前提交的申请，都应该能够在 online status 中查到申请结果。

在以前的处理日期公布中，没有留意到移民局对处理日期有上述清楚的解释。
根据以往的经验，处理日期是估计的，并不意味着处理日期之前的申请都已经处理完毕，也不意味着之后的申请就一定不会处理。只起个大概齐儿的参考作用，没有任何的法律意义，也不做任何的保证。
正是因此，同学们过去也看到过处理日期的 retrogression. 那是因为 USCIS 希望处理完公布的处理日期之前的申请的愿望，没有达标。

过去同学们在自己的申请日期过了公布的处理日期之后，去联络移民局，得到的答案大都是：等到过了处理日期一个月之后，再联络移民局要求 service request.
过一个月，说的是原公布日期发布一个月之后，还是说等到新的公布日期是自己申请日期之后一个月，理解各异。
那时候移民局对处理日期没有清晰的定义。现在应该没有了歧义，只要申请日期过了公布的处理日期，就可以要求处理。

如果我们以后看不到处理日期的倒退，那么处理日期的公布就有更大的可靠性，及参考性。