ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCIS online status not working?
I don't know if this has anything to do with it, but I recently received a biometrics letter with receipt number and it is not working with case status online either. I found the info below on the USCIC website:

USCIS had an unprecedented number of applications filed over the summer. Our efforts to enter these applications into our systems have caused a delay in the transfer of information from our case control system to the Case Status Online system. We are experiencing delays of up to 3 to 4 weeks between receipting your application and its status being available www.uscis.gov. If you have additional questions after your information is available on Case Status Online, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

Retrieved from: http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD
LewisMaleMexico2008-12-08 00:40:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCard Producation Order
Awesome and congrats! Hope to see more cards in production soon!
LewisMaleMexico2008-12-08 11:24:00
IMBRA Special TopicsHow does one call the Vermont Service Center?
It does help in some cases, other cases it does not. According to some posters in reference to the expedite request, the call center people actually encouraged them to do the expedite request when it is now clear that the USCIS never had any intention of honoring the expedite request in this NOA2 situation. Essentially, this implies the call centers have no idea what is happening in reference to the NOA2ers.

They suck and they spread misinformation.

But I just can't say this too much, if it helps ease your mind, call them and also pressure your representatives on this.
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-04 11:02:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people
Negative, I'm beginning to wonder if they have a grab bag of different standardized messages they use according to the specific caseworker's whim. My message is still the same as in my timeline below. In any case, it's a good thing, I have seen that more people (NOA2's) are having their cases touched recently.

Stay positive!
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-03 12:21:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people
Sweet! Another touch today, no update in status though.
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-03 12:11:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people


Yep me too. Im an NOA2, with a noa1 receipt date of 3/14/06.

Case has not been touched since 4/01/06....very depressing..


Since we have some racalled cases being updated, I think no one should freak out about having their petition lost.

I am freaking out and will be until my case is re APPROVED. But I think they´re working on our cases.
They are.
We should all get an update this week.

Let´s see.

You're right, let's all keep on staying positive, weekends can be tough sometimes.

:yes:
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-25 17:32:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people

Im an NOA2 also and I cant even get these people to tell me if they have my petition here back from the Philippines. I did get an email from the Consolete in the Philippines saying they cant process the interview until the Petition is re approved. Mine was mailed back from the Consolete on June 2nd.
There is no update online besides the date of my NOA2 Approval on April 8th.
I'm totally in the dark. :unsure:


No update for mine either since NOA2 approval on April 6th. Let's hope this week there is some action.
I have done all I can on my end to find out what's going on and I'm not too happy about the customer service of the USCIS right now. I know my petition was sent back at the end of May and beginning of June through the consulate and the NVC. Other NOA2s have gotten updates on their cases, there should be something soon hopefully. I'm just happy to go to Mexico tommorow and forget about this mess for a while.

;)
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-25 11:53:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people
Whatsup, I was wondering where this post went. I have no news, just here to add support. I'm focused now on getting my senators to check my case, but that will take time. Hopefully, by the time they are calling, the RFEs will come. It is good news that people are seeing them come in at this point. The only thing keeping me sane is my visit to Mexico coming up.
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-21 18:21:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people

Just need to stay positive and not fall into despair............Remember, it has only been a week since USCIS released their statement regarding the RFE. I plan to continue calling VSC about once or twice a week. If nothing else, to make sure they know I'm not going away. I also plan to continue harassing Ms. Clinton and Mr. Schumer until they respond.

Fortunately for me, I was able to arrange a trip to see my lady at the end of July which gives me something to look forward to and makes the waiting a little easier.


I'm with you, we already know how to handle the situation, just keep on it. We have everything at our disposal. To count on the USCIS to give a rational explanation at this time is kind of pointless. the RFES have just started rolling out, patience is the key. What helped me is not just relying on the USCIS but enquiring all involved agencies and contacting my representatives. Mere speculation will get you nowhere and creates a negative atmosphere. Just keep on it and share info!

That's cool, you have a trip too! I'm also fortunate, I have a trip planned next week to see my love, it actually was supposed to be our interview trip. We are going to try to knock out the medical and the visa fee on this one if we can.
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-20 17:13:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people

Hi everyone,

I'm pretty new to all of this so I'm still trying to figure out what all of the abbreviations mean! I sent in my application for an I-129F visa on May 2, 2006 and I recieved an email on Thursday, June 15 stating that a RFE was being mailed to me. I still haven't recieved it so I have no idea what it's about. After reading all these posts it seems like something is going on?


Go to the Visa FAQ tab on top of the page and go to the appendix, you can find defined terms there. Your petition has been recalled due to IMBRA most likely, a new law that affects all I-129Fs for a K1 after a reciept date of March 6th 2006. It's actually a good thing you got notified that your RFE is on its way, many other people have not received this notice. I would suggest going to the thread "Vermont and RFE (involving IMBRA)" pages 4-5 and letting them know this info so they can add it to the list of the people that have received notification that the RFE is on the way.

As for IMBRA, well, there are many posts on this topic all over. When I first got started here, I read all of the guides and the FAQs first. Then IMBRA happened and all of us had to learn about this particular subject together.
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-20 08:22:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people

Well well I finally got through to VSC on my 4th try! And yes my case is back with them, thank goodness. This is good news for the Russia people. She didn't have a timeline for when the RFE's would go out but she DID recommend filing an expedite request. And since we haven't heard anything I'm going to do that at the end of the week if I don't get an email from them and let you know how it goes.



I sent one today; here is the template. Also include the State Dept. memo highlighted with the quotes from the letter. You may want to modify it according to your specific case:

Date

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Vermont Service Center
ATTN: Expedite Request
75 Lower Welden Street
St. Albans, VT 05479

To whom it may concern:

My name is xxxxx and my fiancée’s name is xxxxx. The purpose of this letter is to request expedition of our approved I-129F petition (receipt #) due to USCIS error. My fiancée was notified by the xxxxx consulate by phone that our approved petition was being returned for review to the USCIS.

I later discovered an unclassified memo released by the State Department (00077044) that states “Some petitions were approved in error under the old procedures and sent through the National Visa Center to posts for processing.” It logically follows that if the USCIS is responsible for approving I-129F petitions, then the USCIS is in error. The memo also states “The DHS Service Center Operations (SCOPS) Unit of USCIS, Status/Family Branch requested that posts return to NVC all K1 I-129F petitions with priority dates (date received at the DHS office) on or after March 6, 2006” which demonstrates USCIS error.

Our petition was one of the petitions that was caught up in this error. I have included all relevant documents to this matter in this mailing which include a copy of the approved I-797C, a copy of the notice of approval from the NVC, and a copy of the letter from the Ciudad Juarez consulate informing us that our case was ready to process. At no time was I or my fiancée informed by the USCIS that this recall process had begun. We had to find out through press releases and a phone call from the consulate. Therefore, I request an expedition of my petition due to USCIS error.

I would appreciate your consideration, thoroughness and fairness in this matter,

Sincerely,


Name

phone
email
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-19 16:01:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people
thanks rlt, that's the kind of news we needed to hear! :yes:

HMMMMMMMMM, don't like that lawyer thing though, I used one too and that will slow the process.
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-19 15:44:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people

No one here who has a recalled interview with approved NOA2 has yet recieved an RFE, notice of an RFE, or a new interview.

At least one person has reported being told by the NVC that their petition was recieved. Myself and others were told there is no record of it being recieved. Since some of them were mailed a month ago (mine included) so I'm not sure whether our applications were lost, never sent back, or that the NVC simply haven't logged them or informed their systems and operators that they've arrived. Which one is the case is anyone's guess.

What is most troubling is that NONE of us in the recalled status is being given any direction or assurances our cases are being taken care of. That others without approved petitions are receiving RFEs and moving forward in the process when the recalled already approved petitions are stalled is very disturbing. I do not agree with those that say we should not panic and just wait to see. I think this process has gone terribly wrong and that we should begin taking collective action to raise the volume and have our concerns heard.


Lewis, do you have any advice for us on contacting our representative's? Any template letters or proven ways to begin the conversation. I have this fear of walking into her offices and being looked at as an annoyance and a bother. Or of writing an email/letter and having it be ignored.

Contacting Congress:
http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/


Ok, here's a template of a letter I sent today to my senator. I also included a release form I signed from her website so they have permission to look into my case. I also sent a similar letter through email to my state representative. I would also call their offices. As for panicking, I'm not. Don't rely on the USCIS for giving any information at this point, they are too swamped with this situation. We can put pressure on them through our congresspeople and writing letters to the USCIS itself. As for being an annoyance or bother, it is their job to take care of problems like this for us. Also, the RFEs are coming, I'm only supplying this letter as a way to notify my representative of the horrible customer service of the USCIS.

The letter itself is particular to my situation and should be modified to fit yours.

Final thing, speculation and lack of patience at this time is the worst enemy. Being positive is paramount.

LETTER:

Date

Senators name
Senators Address

Dear Senator xxxx,

My name is xxxx and my fiancée’s name is xxxxx. I am asking your assistance in dealing with our difficulties we have had in dealing with the USCIS in reference to our approved I-129F petition (receipt # xxxxxxx) that was recalled due to IMBRA. Because our petition was already approved, it is obvious that our case should be expedited in comparison to the unapproved cases. My main problem has been with the USCIS, I have found that the NVC and the consulate were very helpful. We actually found out about this situation through the consulate which notified my fiancée by phone. At no time did the USCIS make any effort to notify me or my fiancée about the recall of our petition. I have been diligently calling and I have received no clear answers about this situation. To be honest, as an American citizen, I am extremely shocked and disappointed at the lack of transparency and clarity in dealing with the USCIS. Some of the people I spoke with did not even understand what IMBRA was. Here are my main questions that the USCIS has not answered clearly or at all:

Why did the USCIS not inform me of the recall of our I-129F?
Will my petition be expedited due to the petitions approved status and USCIS error?
Will the petition be processed in order of original receipt date?
Will my petition have a new expiration date?
When will I receive my RFE?

Most of my family and I have lived in xxxx our entire lives and we have contributed positively to the betterment of society in the xxxx, xxxx, xxxxx and xxxxx sectors and we look forward to the marriage of myself and my fiancée. I also appreciate your positive contributions to our welfare and look forward to your assistance on the above issues.

Sincerely,


Name:
Email:
Phone:
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-19 15:24:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people

Where are the instructions for submittine an expidite request?


These links explain all of the process:

Go to close to the bottom of the page to find expedite requests:

http://www.uscis.gov...ont/aboutus.htm

Go here to find more info on expedite criteria:

http://www.uscis.gov...s/expedited.htm
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-19 12:03:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people
Here are some easy ways to put more pressure on the agencies responsible for this mess:

Contact your congresspeople
Contact and write to the media
Submit an expedite request
Contact your consulate, NVC and USCIS (this last one is the hard part) ;)

On a personal level, I dealt with it by doing most of the above. The USCIS happens to be the least helpful of the bunch and it does not seem like that will change. Even if I do get through, I still don't put much trust in what they say.

I understand that people are impatient with this process, everyone has a story and handles it differently. I'm also upset about it but I refuse to let that slow me down and get disouraged.

I just hope that people that contribute to this thread understand that it's purpose was to share new info on NOA2s and come up with positive and constructive strategies to deal with this situation.

:no:
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-19 10:00:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people

and after all the info i have gotten from here and other sources, the recalled petitions are first in line. but i am not expecting this to resolve quickly due to the info as well. but i do believe pressure is key - on all parties concerned - NVC, CIS, DHS, congress, press - so keep it up.

and a request. this thread was started for info on recalled petitions. can we keep it to info only? it is difficult to read all the other stuff going on in here and find real info. sorry to be a whatever but we really need to prevent speculation form screwing with us. look at the IMBRA thread that is at 90+ pages. how can anyone come out of that sane?

thank you ll for being here and sharing necessary info.
cheers!


;) You got it right!
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-18 20:50:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people
Actually, they got an email saying they were getting an RFE, not the actual RFE itself. All communications with the USCIS seem to be saying RFEs will come in the next few weeks, most likely en masse. All people affected by IMBRA are in the same boat, we have to wait for our RFES to come in the mail. The online case status system email notification has been proven to be inefficient and unreliable because people get touched repetitively with no real information and people with NOA2s get no updates at all. Please chime in if I am incorrect.

In any case, just speculating is getting us all nowhere.
My main point is that the next best step for unsatisfied USCs is to contact our representatives.
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-18 09:26:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people
:yes:
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-17 22:07:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people


No news on any NOA2's at this point, although I'm optimistic that at least our petitions are already approved, hopefully that means something. The RFES will be rolling soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I don´t know. Something is telling me the situation looks worse for us.
Why none of us got touched yet?
People are getting RFEs with their receipt note from MAY!!!

People are getting touched 4 days in a row.

I think we all need to call USCIS on Monday and demand an explanation about the recalled cases.


I really don't see how it looks worse for us. All of the RFEs are probably going out at the same time. And our cases are already approved which means they most likely will be ahead of the game. The only ones that can probably light fires at this point are our representatives and senators who I will be contacting next week before my trip. So just continue calling USCIS and contact your representatives, that will definitely help.



It's the weekend, time to recharge, focus, and get prepared to contact our representatives next week.
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-17 21:55:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people
No news on any NOA2's at this point, although I'm optimistic that at least our petitions are already approved, hopefully that means something. The RFES will be rolling soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-17 20:22:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people

Our NOA2 is dated April 12th. Yesterday I spoke with someone at the VSC and he said that there'd been action on our case at all - no RFE made on it, nothing - could only confirm that they had our application and that he didn't know what was going to happen to applications that had been approved.

Then, last night I checked on the USCIS website and (for the first time since 4/12) it had been updated and it said that a RFE went out on June 12th. So...VSC says one thing and USCIS says another...you know who I'm hoping is the right one!


can you update your timeline?
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-17 09:58:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people

Not one has received any contact yet.
I think you shouldn´t worry too much about where your application is. It´s probably with all the recalled ones. But I´d say you should contact NVC by email and ask.

I think the worst case senario for us would be ifthey had made a mistake with one particular case.
While none of us have received a RFE, it means they are still about to do something about us.

I just wonder why people with no NOA2 are will be getting RFEs before we do...
Anyways, we are together and on the same place. None of us got a RFE or an update yet.
I think we should keep calling people and getting help.


You are so right, just keep on it and keep sharing info and staying positive. For people that are interested in emailing NVC and/or their consulate to get some peace of mind about their petition, there are some templates below. I had a pretty quick response from my consulate and the NVC took a couple of days.

Suggested NVC email template to ask about where petition is:

NVC email: NVCInquiry@state.gov

To whom it may concern:

My name is xxx and my fiancée’s name is xxxx. My fiancée received a call from the xxxx embassy last week informing her that our approved I-129F petition was being sent back for further review to the USCIS through the NVC. Our receipt number is xxxxxx. I realize that this may be part of a new process in dealing with the new IMBRA law.

Does the NVC have my petition at this point?

On which date was the petition sent to the USCIS from the NVC?

I ask these questions because I have received no clear answers from the
customer service number offered by the USCIS.

Sincerely,

Suggested email template to consulate:

To whom it may concern:

case id#
receipt#

My name is xxx and my fiancée’s name is xxx. I received a notice from the xxx consulate on May 4th informing us that our approved case was ready to be further processed. On (date) someone at the consulate called my fiancée and said our case was being sent back to the USCIS. I realize all K1 cases after March 6th have been sent back at this point due to IMBRA. I fall into the category of the applicant that will receive an "immediate" RFE. My questions are specific to the consulate:

Why was I not informed by letter, email or phone by anyone at the consulate that my case was being sent back?

Will my case still be expedited at the consulate due to my petition already being approved on xxxx, 2006?

I look forward to a clear and concise response.

Thank you,
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-16 21:54:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people
:thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-16 19:14:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people
Nice, that's a good idea, I may call my congressman on Monday also. Yesterday the USCIS told me they have my petition and the RFE won't go out for 2-3 weeks. Who knows? But thanks for the encouragement!

STAY Positive!
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-16 18:57:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people
Another possibility is that there is a huge backlog of these cases right now and we will get our RFES along with everyone else. It does appear so far that receipt date has nothing to do with when you will have your RFE sent, although not many of us were contacted when this "recall" began. The lack of any "touching" may also have to do with this unexpected event and the way the email system recognizes cases. In any case, I will continue to call, email and do whatever I can to figure out what is going on.
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-16 18:46:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people
ouch, that's wrong!

2 days after booking my trip to go to Mexico for the consulate interview thing, they called her on the phone and said it was sent back. In Mexico, you don't need an appt. for the interview.

In any case, I'm sure we'll be some of the first ones to get RFES, I hope!
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-16 18:12:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people


Same here...

NOA 1: April 18th
NOA 2: April 24th
Packet 3 received: May 10th
Petition returned: May11th

No touches since the NOA2.


out of curiosity, who sent you the official letter of the recall - embassy, nvc, cis, dhs? we never received anything.

thanks!


That's a very good question, we never received any notification at all besides a phone call from the consulate to my fiancee. I found out that my petition was recalled like everyone else, through the State Dept. memo and that phone call. Has anyone received any sort of unsolicited documentation from their consulate, NVC, or USCIS in reference to the "recall" It seems like it is handled differently at every consulate.
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-16 17:58:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people
Hopefully, if all of us NOA2's group together we can find out what is happening. Good to meet you! I have a feeling we will get our notices soon.

I have yet to see any NOA2's that have received any notices of RFEs in their email. If this is not the case, please post.
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-16 14:26:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRecalled NOA2 people
I'm starting this thread to share info with people that had their I-129F approved and then sent back to the USCIS. My petition arrived back at Vermont on 06/12/06. I have not received any updates online since my petition was approved on 04/06/06.

Any additional comments or info would be appreciated.
LewisMaleMexico2006-06-16 13:06:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRFE on the way quick question
Looks like we are in a race then, I also received an RFE notification email today! Let's see who gets it first! Here's to a speedy and successful process!!!!!!!!!!

:dance: :dance:
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-06 19:19:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRFE on the way quick question
My lawyer told me a while ago in some cases he received the RFE and in others his client did, there may be no rhyme or reason to it. In any case, he told me if and when he gets it, he will send it to me.
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-06 19:09:00
IMBRA Special Topics1776: The fight for Indepedence and the right to consort
Rick2000, how many threads do you have to start/add to in order to get your point across?
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-11 04:06:00
IMBRA Special Topics1776: The fight for Indepedence and the right to consort
Yes, it was and still is pure hell. IMO the best way to get the word out is to contact your representatives, all 3 of the major ones- 2 state senators and your state house representative and let them know your grievances. Make sure all of them do an inquiry into your case, they need to have your permission to do this. My expedite request to USCIS did not work but I truly believed they were in error. I expressed my unhappiness with the USCIS customer service in all correspondence.

As for who is responsible for the actual law, it is our elected officials not some other entity.
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-10 20:08:00
IMBRA Special TopicsFinally got my RFE July 10 but one question
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry, I have no real info on it, but if it was my RFE I would definitely put my name and case number on it after you described how there are no identifying marks on the particular page.
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-10 20:51:00
IMBRA Special TopicsVenting - the Curse of IMBRA


"... I do believe this law was created for a good reason..."

IMBRA was NOT created for a good reason. This law was intentionally designed to make it difficult for people to EVEN GET TO KNOW potential foreign spouses, under the guise of protecting women from potential abuse.

Interestingly enough, the law contains specific language that puts restraints on so-called "International Marriage Brokers", but SPECIFICALLY provides for the large USA based "International Marriage Brokers" such as Match.com... it helps to have a powerful lobby...

The number of women being abused due to international marriages is extremely minute compared to the domestic cases of abuse... but the media loves to focus on the senationalized international stories... the media also loves to lump in the concept of "human trafficking" with "foreign brides" to convince the public that they are one and the same...

If they really wanted to stop abuse, they would have put their "good intentions" into domestic prevention of abuse... if they really wanted a fair law, it would apply to the big domestic based companies like Match.com as well...

This law, like most laws that get media attention, is simply cleverly disguised gobbledygook, serving as a smokescreen for a handful of people with a hidden political/economic agenda.

Now ironcially, even people who met on Match.com International, may suffer the consequences of this law slowing up immigration... but what does Match.com care at this point, they already increased their market share by making it more difficult for NON-domestic companies to do business in the first place...

We can all thank Tahiri Justice Center(TJC), a principle sponsor and supporter of IMBRA, for this current visa mess. There is already enough documentation of financial and psychological damage done to many of us here as results TJC's actions. If the damage continue to grow, perhaps a class-action lawsuit against Tahiri may be necessary.


I really don't understand why you think a "sponsor and supporter of IMBRA" could be sued for damages done by the law. Another point, damages done by the law itself have not been manifested yet, the only reason people are upset so far is the way the USCIS and other agencies have stalled and were unprepared on IMBRA's implementation. Ae you saying that all you want out of this is no change in the law and just a chunk of change? What about your fiancee? The law was passed by US legislators and they are the ones responsible for IMBRA's existence. I highly suggest getting involved with your congresspeople in order to understand and challenge the law in a more effective fashion if you are interested in that at all.
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-12 04:41:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRFE - Through email
Weird, I thought you had to send the original. Just get it sent express mail. Some lawyers have no clue. SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET ! Congrats rlt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It means I will get mine soon also, I believe another member on our date 07/06 also received one.

:thumbs:
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-13 11:48:00
IMBRA Special TopicsNOA2 Running Out for us old school folks
rlt, I believe the petition will still work with the interview, especially if you had it investigated by your congressperson. The only thing I can think of that can expire before the interview is the medical exam for the beneficiary (valid for 1 year). As for the other docs, they are still part of the original submission that was already approved. My fiancee's adress changed, so I notified the consulate, the USCIS and the NVC about it. For the interview, just make sure you bring more evidence of relationship that you have accumulated during the unexpected recall, it will work to your benefit. I knew July was the month!
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-10 19:13:00
IMBRA Special TopicsNOA2 Running Out for us old school folks
I'm under the impression once your case is approved, you will have a new NOA2 date and a new expiration date. I have no idea what purpose the NOA1 date will have at this point but in your case it is good either way because you have a very early one if it does matter. I asked the USCIS about this a while ago, and they gave me that impression. Just taking a stab at it, I'm not saying this to spread misinformation.

Wow, that's cool that you may get yours reapproved soon!
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-10 18:51:00
IMBRA Special TopicsAnother Article On IMBRA



Yes, they published an article by him. Go read the other articles. I wouldn't consider it an honour to be published there. It's all babble and drivel. Conspiracies involving Femi-Nazis, lesbians, disgruntled American women, and probably Satan too, I'm sure.


Well, since this is another rant post, I will join in!

I agree with your analysis. It's time for some to move on and stop blaming everyone they can find for IMBRA. Now is the time to focus on getting our fiance(e)s reunited with us and it is not the time to daydream about IMBRA. IMBRA was brought into existence by US legislators, PERIOD! They are the ones responsible for IMBRA's existence, no one else, according to the rules of logic. So yell at them, ok?

Personally, I can't fathom why some members continue to be obssessed with the "reasons behind IMBRA" and can not focus effectively and cooperatively to get reunited with their loved one. I'm here to be reunited with my love and I will do everything possible to make that happen. Rants about the "reasons behind IMBRA" really don't belong here, they belong in off topic at this point. The fact is, IMBRA exists for now and most of us are working together to find a strategy to deal with it. Another point, this "article" was already put up before earlier in some posts here and was already discredited. Other posts suggesting frivolous lawsuits have also corrupted and ruined posts that were originally intended to share clear and vital information about the new application process. I can tell you, it is difficult enough to read through this minefield of information and disinformation without having to deal with pure speculation and conspiracy theories.

I will say it again, the reason the majority of people are upset about IMBRA is because the USCIS was not prepared to deal with the new IMBRA law in a seamless and timely fashion. (which has nothing to do whatsoever with the law itself, that is a USCIS problem) All of us just happened to be the first group that has dealt with IMBRA and most of us are quite upset about it. We need to work together and share vital and relevant information about the ongoing process in order to understand what will happen next. In order to share info effectively, our posts should be clear, concise and they should contain information that is useful, truthful and relevant. The work we are all doing now will make it easier for the next batch of applicants facing the K1 process.

I have to politely disagree that USCIS is at fault. IMBRA is so poorly written, vague and confusing that it has become almost impossible for USCIS to implement. Tahirih Justice Center (http://www.tahirih.org) is the principle sponsor and helped to write this confusing law. I believe we need to send a letter of protest to TJC and ask them to help in unraveling this visa fiasco that they helped to create. As you can see, TJC's response to Dave Root's article does not even mention 10,000 visas being halted. I wonder why.............


By the way, even though TJC is greatly responsible for this visa fiasco, if any one is sending them a letter for their assistance, I would suggest avoiding any accusatory tone. Apparently, TJC has some sway with the government and I would much rather have them work with us than against us in clearing up this visa mess.


I'm at a loss to understand your convoluted logic, why would this TJC want to "help you" in any shape or form. THEY DON"T CARE! They are not the ones responsible for this law, US lawmakers are. The lawmakers won't care either if your focus is somewhere else. Lobby groups and interest groups may influence legislation but the bottom line is your representatives created and passed it. They also are obligated to serve your interests, TJC is not. Bug them, I did and my case started moving. I give up on trying to understand why you think TJC has any influence over individual immigration cases and why you think they are somehow responsible for this law, your elected officials are. It makes no sense whatsoever. I really can't comprehend why you don't hold the USCIS accountable for the delays, if you look at all of the evidence objectively, they are the main ones at fault, not the consulates, not the NVC and especially not some outside influences. When a law is passed, the related agencies are obligated to administer it effectively and in a timely manner which the USCIS did not do! That's enough evidence for me. I'm done here.
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-13 19:19:00
IMBRA Special TopicsAnother Article On IMBRA

Yes, they published an article by him. Go read the other articles. I wouldn't consider it an honour to be published there. It's all babble and drivel. Conspiracies involving Femi-Nazis, lesbians, disgruntled American women, and probably Satan too, I'm sure.


Well, since this is another rant post, I will join in!

I agree with your analysis. It's time for some to move on and stop blaming everyone they can find for IMBRA. Now is the time to focus on getting our fiance(e)s reunited with us and it is not the time to daydream about IMBRA. IMBRA was brought into existence by US legislators, PERIOD! They are the ones responsible for IMBRA's existence, no one else, according to the rules of logic. So yell at them, ok?

Personally, I can't fathom why some members continue to be obssessed with the "reasons behind IMBRA" and can not focus effectively and cooperatively to get reunited with their loved one. I'm here to be reunited with my love and I will do everything possible to make that happen. Rants about the "reasons behind IMBRA" really don't belong here, they belong in off topic at this point. The fact is, IMBRA exists for now and most of us are working together to find a strategy to deal with it. Another point, this "article" was already put up before earlier in some posts here and was already discredited. Other posts suggesting frivolous lawsuits have also corrupted and ruined posts that were originally intended to share clear and vital information about the new application process. I can tell you, it is difficult enough to read through this minefield of information and disinformation without having to deal with pure speculation and conspiracy theories.

I will say it again, the reason the majority of people are upset about IMBRA is because the USCIS was not prepared to deal with the new IMBRA law in a seamless and timely fashion. (which has nothing to do whatsoever with the law itself, that is a USCIS problem) All of us just happened to be the first group that has dealt with IMBRA and most of us are quite upset about it. We need to work together and share vital and relevant information about the ongoing process in order to understand what will happen next. In order to share info effectively, our posts should be clear, concise and they should contain information that is useful, truthful and relevant. The work we are all doing now will make it easier for the next batch of applicants facing the K1 process.
LewisMaleMexico2006-07-13 17:39:00