How much time does it really take to process a visa?

Remember me saying before that I was trying not to see USCIS as demons from, well you know where? I just found this enlightening interview with an ex-employee of immigration services on www.visajourney.com. The guy, ironically, is now in the process of obtaining a visa for his russian wife. I believe they call that "eating your own dog food"..

Anyhoo, the whole interview is available here. But check out this excerpt on how long it takes to process visa applications, which only serves to solidify my view of USCIS as demons from, well you know where. Keep in mind that Camila and I have waited 6 months for her visa as of yesterday...


Q How long does a "typical" visa application take to process?

I could crank out an "approval" in about 15 minutes depending upon the complexity of the petition. I recall that we'd love to see those large family petitions with the little kids. Why? Because once you clear the mom and dad, the kids went really fast and you could get several "credits" very quickly that way instead of having to do the equal number of "individual" petitions for the same amount of "credits". But you have to be fast and thorough, because its your job to be fast and thorough you might say...



You freakin' gotta be kidding me!....