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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
Thanks Sarah......... :)
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-28 18:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

Oh jeez Posted Image


I decided to change my avatar. Make it clear who I am in the picture. Posted Image


The one with the glasses?
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-28 18:31:00
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Sometimes I wish the thumbs up smiley was a middle finger smiley. I'd put insert it every time I wrote the word TSC :thumbs:


Like this?

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SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-28 18:30:00
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Anyone staying up past midnight tonight (ET)? I'd love to see a friendly USCIS email, and hear about everyone else's.


I'll be up. Got my bowling league tonight and get home around 10 PM PST.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-28 15:25:00
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Got an email from TSC.............wanted to confirm my receipt number.

Off to meeting with client now, hopefully some good news later in the day??
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-28 12:00:00
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hey guys.. i hope you understand how we FEEL .. lucky you cuz you got approve.. unlucky us cuz we still wait of when our case will be approve..


BUT..maybe they're right, we just need to WAIT and RELAX until we got approve..


Hard to wait and relax when you have been approved for an Expedite 80 days ago due a sick child. If my sons Bronchitis and allergies worsen due to these delays, well, just saying..........
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-28 11:12:00
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Noop no snow at Texas...


Nope, just a major molasses spill and the TSC streaming "Dumb & Dumber" 24/7 via NetFlix!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-27 23:11:00
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My latest Tweet:

USCIS_Sloth Wade Grant @USCIS This is what your keeping away from me: http://tinyurl.com/4lmmgn4


SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-27 22:45:00
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Nice Rachel........

It compelled me to post this one of my son. It was the day I left Bangkok, 11/01/2010. A week before this we had him at the hospital 3 days in a row.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-27 22:24:00
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I just sent a follow up email to Ms. Mitchell at TSC and CC'd Tony Capitelli at Congressman Rohrbacher's office. They will either tell me "** off" which is basically what USCIS has already done to all of us or actually make something happen ASAP.

nab: denice.mitchell@dhs.gov
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-27 14:13:00
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Trust me unless he is higher than Barbara Valerda he wont do much
She works at HEADQUARTERS USCIS and it took my e mail
to get something done. NOT ONE SENATOR OR ONE CONGRESSMAN HAVE
I SEEN GET ANY BODY APPROVED FROM THEM DIRECTLY ! !
Barbara was the first to get me at TSC approved less than 48
hours from saturday until monday 4:00 NOBODY !
She is a higher officer at USCIS than he is a congressman
chairing the USCIS department.
I got heads rolling and got Monday to get and be the first one
to be approved because of her. He's not as high as her even if he
ON THE HOMELAND SECURITY Division over seeing USCIS. HE a congressman
she the Top directors of USCIS that over see OPERATIONS FOR
ALL USCIS OFFICES

Service Center Operations Presidents Supervisior(SCOPS)
Chief: Barbara Velarde
Deputy Chief: Robert Kruszka
Chief of Staff: Gregory A. Richardson
Phone: (202) 272-1505
Fax: (202) 272-1543
Address: 20 Massachusetts Ave, NW
2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20529
E-mail: Barbara.Velarde@dhs.gov

NOW she dont e mail anybody since Wednesday and put TSC director
of supervisiors Denice Mitchell in touch with and got all things
going. All of you that have not been approve, now you have to
wait they cant do every body approval over night.
Give a week or so and than contact. But im sure after talking to
Denice even she wont be taking calls any more or answering your
e mail unless she told you to. You will just have to wait your
turn. Sorry but the early bird get the worm.
everybody else give them time.

Also take in to account this, if you not disabled American Veteran
or 100% SS, and or military dont expect to be at the top of the list.
They have stop accepting expedite unless its and emergency because
so many people filed for them now they stop processing them unless
your dying
I know i have talked to her today and she not so eager to
approve 35000 over night.
Take my suggestion donnt piss them off they cant and control your
approval still so be careful waht you say here and do.

Good Luck to all.
Take interest, wait your turn they will get to you soon dont worry

Ron



:innocent: :thumbs: :innocent: :thumbs: :innocent: :thumbs:


get anybody APPROVED YET BECASUE OF THEIR CONTACTING USCIS


Yeah, still f00ked on my end................

The wife has called me three times this morning, her night, in tears. Every time my son ask for "poppa", she loses it.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-27 13:53:00
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What authorization form would I request for? and i need to get a fax machine...well i can use my friends office i suppose.


Call them and tell them your situation, they will know what to send you. All Congressman/Senators have an Immigration rep on their staff.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-27 13:13:00
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Just sent my letter to my Congressman Dan Lungren... He's chairman of some division of homeland security so... I hope he helps. It's nearing our 6th month mark of our NoA1.


Call his district office, have them fax you the authorization form so they can contact USCIS on your behalf. Fax it back to them ASAP with a copy of the letter you sent.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-27 13:02:00
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Yes, they should process them in the order received and they just might be doing this. Depending on the level of competence of the individual assigned a case load may explain why approvals are scattered as well as some cases do require a bit more attention then others.

Personally, I see my case as pretty straightforward. Married 2+ years, wife resided here in US for a time, our son was born here, I nor has she been on "America's Most Wanted" or "Cops".

We were approved for an expedite due to our sons health issues while in Thailand with my wife, blah blah blah.......I see no logic as to what the hell is going on.

I have always said, they need former and/or retired Military personnel to run some of these agencies, they would kick some #### and take names, at least I would. I have no patience for inefficient and incompetent employees.

If I don't get an approval by tonight, I have no idea what I may end up doing. Maybe I will pitch a tent out in front of the CSC In Laguna Niguel, about 20 minutes from my home, call the press, maybe that will get some attention?
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-27 10:37:00
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I just wanted to let everyone know that i just got off the phone with the senator's office and they told me they had put "congressional interest" on the case adn received a reply from the service center saying they would have a decision within 2-3 days! This is the best news i have heard in months. If you are getting a politician involved, ask them about "congressional interest."


It's called a CongrInt, by law they have to respond within 72 hrs if i recall correctly. I had to deal with these from time to time when I was in the Marine Corps.

Edited by SqdnGuns, 27 January 2011 - 10:14 AM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-27 10:11:00
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It's back up, no change for me.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-26 22:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

Yeah, it seems like USCIS/TSC is the only one doing any penetrating around here...


Yeah, I feel like GOATSE...........

If you have no idea what that is, be CAREFUL when you Google it. You've been warned.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-26 20:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
Been "twetting" with Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (probably an aide).

DanaRohrabacher Dana Rohrabacher @ @USCIS_Sloth We try our best to help constituents. There is the flood of illegals into our country makes immigration harder to deal with.

USCIS_Sloth Wade Grant @ @DanaRohrabacher and the flood of illegals os causing the delays from TSC when CSC is approving I-130s 2 months after those trs to TSC.

USCIS_Sloth Wade Grant @ @DanaRohrabacher there is a real disconnect with what the issues are. Only if someone would listen and look at the evidence. Disappointed


USCIS_Sloth Wade Grant @ @DanaRohrabacher lets talk. Tony at HB district office has my #. Thanks


Maybe shooting myself in the foot by I am pissed NO ONE IS LISTENING TO THE FACTS!! FFS


SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-26 16:44:00
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Will you apply for expedite at NVC/Consulate? I think you have medical justification.



Hell Yeah!! It didn't do any good for CSC/TSC though...............
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-26 14:31:00
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She lives about 30 minutes from Butuan City by boat the hospitals around her town are really bad.


Oh, Mindanao.................to bad they could not get to Davao or GenSan. GenSan has a lot of expats that live their due to the Dole facility.

My wife and son are in a rural area as well in Thailand so I DO FEEL FOR YOU.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-26 14:12:00
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Thank you its really hard waking up everyday hoping today will be the day, but to find out its not


What Province or City is your family in? I lived 30 minutes south of Makati, in Ayala Alabang. The best hospital in my opinion is the Asian Hospital in Ayala Alabang, had to make a few visits while i was living there.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-26 14:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

Any guesses on a first name for Officer Garza?


Melina
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-26 11:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

Hi all,

I got my NOA1 in August and as of today its been 5 months and still haven't heard anything yet. Is anyone else in the same boat?? Did any August filers call TSC to find out what is going on?? Extremely frustrated!!!


If you read this thread, all your questions have been addressed.

Good Luck
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-26 10:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
As of 0706 PST, I have not heard a fvcking thing..........................
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-26 10:07:00
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Met with Tony Capitelli today, District Representative for Congressman Rohrabacher. All he had me do was to fill out a form but I had to speak up to give him some background, I felt like I was inconveniencing him. I am so fvcking tired of this bvllsh1t. No offense to you guys but no one that matters in this whole goddamn fiasco seems to give a flying ** what is going on. What does it take to get someones attention?
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-25 21:32:00
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FOR REAL!!

Yes approved,

And it's all down to Ron & Wade.

WADE - I REALLY hope your approval comes today...I REALLY do...


Congrats!!! So happy for you two...............at the same time a bit devastated that I have not heard a thing at all. Just fired this off to Ms. Mitchell:

------------------------------------
Good Morning Ms. Mitchell,

Below is an email I sent to Ms. Valarde yesterday afternoon, it is my understanding that she will delegate this to you. If possible, can you reply to me before 2 PM PST time as I have an appointment with Congressman Rohrbacher's office to discuss the issues with the content of my email below.

Thank you for your time,

Me
----------------------------------

I cannot focus at work today
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-25 12:03:00
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As John Lennon said:

Just Gimme Some Truth, all I want is the truth....



Thanks for the idea, tweeted:

USCIS_Sloth Wade Grant @USCIS Give me some truth. http://tinyurl.com/4ezgd4b
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-25 11:39:00
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I become confused when I hear the word "Service" used with these agencies:

US Customs & Immigration "Service"
Internal Revenue "Service"
US Postal "Service"
Telephone "Service"
Cable TV "Service"
State, City, County Public "Service"
Customer "Service"
Secret "Service"

None of these are what I thought "Service" meant.

But today, I overheard two farmers talking, and one of them said he had hired a bull to "Service" a few cows.

BAM!!! It all came into focus.

Now I understand what all those agencies are doing to us.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-25 11:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

Some news: I just got off the phone with a Tier 2 person at USCIS...

They are now informing everyone that ALL petitions that were transferred from California to the Texas Service Center are "on hold" for 60 days beyond normal processing times. She explained that the average total time for our group will be 7 months. She seemed very aware that this was affecting a select group (namely us). No further explanation was provided.

I asked to have my petition transferred to another service center and was denied. I am calling my Congressman as I write this.


####### is that all about?? Does anyone at USCIS NOT have their head so far up their ####### as to not know how to process applicants in order??? FFS!!!!!!

Who did you speak with? Name and agent ID or whatever they call it. I have a meeting at Congressman's office this afternoon and would like to pass this on.

Just tweeted this:

USCIS_Sloth Wade Grant @USCIS why Tier2 CSR's telling applicants that cases transferred from CSC 2 TSC onhold for 60 days? We suffer due to @USCIS incompetence!!

Edited by SqdnGuns, 25 January 2011 - 10:19 AM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-25 10:17:00
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Good Morning America

I hope everybody e mail Barbara Velarde in Washington DC
Headquarters Offices at USCIS

Velarde, Barbara Q <barbara.velarde@dhs.gov>

She is the person that made heads roll at TSC

Good LUCK and give them hell.

DREAMS ONLY COME TRUE...IF YOU BELIEVE IN THEM.


:thumbs: :innocent: :thumbs: :innocent: :thumbs: :innocent: :thumbs: :innocent:


I fired off an email to her yesterday, about 3 PM PST...............nothing yet. Still hammering away at Twitter though.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-25 10:12:00
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wow if they wern't interested having a huge 3 hour time slot and repeating the same freakin news over and over end over again than I don't know what to say :blink:


I figure if the media does their job properly, they are researching my email, the VJ links I provided and my screen name to see what they can dig up, may take a few days.

Edited by SqdnGuns, 25 January 2011 - 12:59 AM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-25 00:59:00
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have u contacted KCAL9? they have news starting at 8pm up to 11pm,,, they have a 3 hour time slot but would they be interested? that I am not sure


Yup, contacted ALL the local media...............no bites yet.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-25 00:54:00
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EXACTLY the same letter we received on the 26th November, and so far - nothing. BUT, I DO thing we are on the verge of something big, so hang on in there. I feel Wednesday of this week could be interesting.

No more approvals today then....


I'm trying to be optimistic, but it is tough. I have been emailing my #### off again tonight and sending out a lot of "tweets"................just sent one to Katie Couric.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-25 00:30:00
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oh! NO. im from Luzon. he's lucky. LOL


Good for him!! I lived in Ayala Alabang and worked in Batino, Calamba City.

Good luck to you two!!!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-25 00:08:00
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LOL :rofl: i already did! haha jk


Are you from the Visaya's? If so, he better not piss you off.......no bolo knife for you.........LOL j/k
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-25 00:01:00
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we get the RFE after transferred to tsc. you can check it on my signature :)

we received an RFE cuz my husband didn't sign g325a and didn't submit his US passport as evidence of being an american. :)


Hope you called him a sira ulu kano!! LOL
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-24 23:57:00
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exactly

just save that, and in 30 days when you dont have a decision get another expedite (like those of us who have already done) so you ahve a paper trail of the BS that has been going on.




It's right here.........

http://www.visajourn...68#entry4423468

And I have included this direct link to that post in every email I have sent out to the media and politicians, check it for effect.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-24 23:55:00
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Hello my friends. I have been reading all the posts and I am also optimistic that we are gonna get approved soon.
I received a letter today responding to an expedite.

This is what I got today in the mail:

On 1/14/2011 you contacted us about your case. Some of the ifo:

Name blah blah blah

The status of this request is

Documentation submitted meets the requirements for expedite processing of your application. We have reacived your applications from the WESTERN SERVICE CENTER ( what do they mean CALIFORNIA?) . after we have updated our database your application will be assigned to an adjudicating officer. You will received a notice when a decision is made on your case.


Ok what is curious about this letter is that we actually requested en expedite and informed them of our down syndrome baby. Well that never called us or asked us to fax or mail any documentation. We were waiting for the 5 business day letter and now they are saying that we meet the requirements and that my application was received from the western service center... hellloooooo!! yreah you received in November of last year!!!!

so what do you think? not that an expedite means anything but any opinions?


Just like the letter I received 77 days ago..............same circumstances; Never contacted me in 5 days and never asked for the documents I gathered and translated on my trip back to Thailand.

I say bollocks!!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-24 23:45:00
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Sorry, I got August 30 from your timeline. Updated the spreadsheet.


Thanks............

Damn, fixed that.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-24 23:21:00
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i got touch today from tsc! last touch since dec.3..

Request for Evidence Response Review

On January 24, 2011, we received your response to our request for evidence. This case is being processed at our TEXAS SERVICE CENTER location. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. You should expect to receive a written decision or written update within 60 days of the date we received your response unless fingerprint processing or an interview are standard parts of case processing and have not yet been completed, in which case you can use the processing time information on our website to estimate when this case will be done. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.


:dance:


Good for you, signs of life @ TSC................
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-01-24 22:35:00