When are we accounted as backlogged?

[Student with no hopes]

I heard that only applicants who are current are considered as backlogged - is this true?

Applicants who are not current - which statistical group do they belong to?

[looneytunezez]

that makes no sense. backlog and being current mean exact opposite things.

the meaning of backlog is to indicate that there AREN'T enough visas available to make a category current. being current means there ARE enough visas available for your category.

so in essence, someone who is current isnt considered back-logged or vice-versa.

where did you hear such nonsense?

Originally Posted by Student with no hopes

I heard that only applicants who are current are considered as backlogged - is this true?

Applicants who are not current - which statistical group do they belong to?

[blacktongue]

Originally Posted by Student with no hopes

I heard that only applicants who are current are considered as backlogged - is this true?

Applicants who are not current - which statistical group do they belong to?

You are correct. Is USCIS definition to show less numbers on their graphs.

[Student with no hopes]

I know what looneytunezez says is logical, however, a friend of mine who is a paralegal in a big immigration lawfirm says otherwise (something similar to what blacktongue says) - don't know what to make of it, hence the post..

[looneytunezez]

Thanks...but i agree with your paralegal friend.......there is no logic to it all.
logic and law are not usually on "friendly" terms....
i guess the argument is that one who hasn't filed, cannot be counted.... and you cannot file until you are current.... so no backlog exists .... so non-filers (due to PD) do not exist and hence there is no "official" classification for them i guess.

Originally Posted by Student with no hopes

I know what looneytunezez says is logical, however, a friend of mine who is a paralegal in a big immigration law firm says otherwise (something similar to what blacktongue says) - don't know what to make of it, hence the post..