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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhen vermont going to pick up their speed?
I think another hit item would be, a dartboard but instead of the target there is USCIS logo!
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-06 11:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConversation with my Lawyer
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Q's 10 and 11. Your lawyer may have a contact at USCIS that has more access than the misinformation line folks do but there is no "attornies only" phone line to call or trick to use.


Yes they do have access to individuals at the service center that self-petitioners do not have.


My buddy is an immigration lawyer, and he has to call the same number I call.
hmmmmmm


Ilya, there is no way that your buddy would call the same number you call unless he is very new and wet behind the ears.


well he is not immigration lawyer, but does handle immigration cases, so that would explain it
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-06 18:51:00
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Q's 10 and 11. Your lawyer may have a contact at USCIS that has more access than the misinformation line folks do but there is no "attornies only" phone line to call or trick to use.


Yes they do have access to individuals at the service center that self-petitioners do not have.


My buddy is an immigration lawyer, and he has to call the same number I call.
hmmmmmm
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-06 11:18:00
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interesting,
good info
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-06 10:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy wife got APPROVED!!!!
great stuff congrats
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Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-07 13:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen will VSC speed thier work?
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Does anyone knows when VSC will start approving petitions??

I feel bad for me and everyone else who have been waiting longer than i am. But seriously, anyone live near VSC and go their find out whaether people their are sleeping or they like pick and choose the applications to be approved or feel like doing any work???? blink.gif blink.gif wacko.gif wacko.gif

Does anyone live near there and can smack the hell at them?????? headbonk.gif headbonk.gif headbonk.gif headbonk.gif headbonk.gif headbonk.gif headbonk.gif headbonk.gif


Reehon,
Are you suggesting a road trip?? If so, Im in!!! kicking.gif Who else is game???? rofl.gif
Paris Heart



This is my theory, and i posted this at a different site I belong to:

I found this article this morning. It is about a letter written by Senator Patrick Leahy at the end of November 2007 to Emilio T. Gonzalez Director of USCIS asking him to please deal with the fact that because a different employment agency (?) won the contract at VSC, "approximately 200 long-time employees will receive serious reductions to their hourly wages. Some of these employees stand to lose almost $3.00 per hour"

SOOOO, not only do they not have enough people to meet the increased amount of petitions filed, they are going to backstab the employees who are there by lowering their wages! No wonder the employees on the other end of the phone are moody, cannot answer your questions, and tell you they don't have the time. I would be moody if someone was going to cut my pay by $3.00 an hour. And if a possible job loss was constantly looming over my head I don't think I would feel too motivated to work efficiently, effectively, or expeditiously.

Geesh, I wonder if this has anything to do with the increased processing time, never mind the fact that they are advertising the directors position is open up there.

http://leahy.senate....11/113007b.html

Oh, yeah, and here is a previous article from Sept. 2007 in which Leahy is pleased that VSC will be appropriated 300 additional positions...

hmmm...well I guess to be able to ADD 300 positions they had to bring in a new employment agency/contract, and lower wages on current employees so they could stay within the budget even though they increased the fees of petitions for immigrants...something isn't right. Especially since the processing times for Vermont have increased.

http://leahy.senate....709/092807.html

And another letter explaining their plans for Vermont...

http://leahy.senate.....SCISLetter.pdf

But none of this is working...CAN't THEY TELL?!?

Sorry...didn't mean to burst anyones bubble...but I am the type of person that NEEDS to know what is going on at all levels.

Last week when speaking to our lawyer he had mentioned that recently there had been a big conference/meeting for all types of professionals regarding the backlogs being experienced at USCIS, but particularly VSC...they were all given a standard BS line that they were dealing with the situation and doing the best they could, but there was no way to speed up the process. Our lawyer asked what about people who are in removal proceedings, shouldn't they be allowed some type of expedited service considering they are in court and the answer was no...

Sooo...I felt motivated to dig up some information to find out what is going on up there because I knew there was more to it than "oh we received tons of applications, and are in the process of training new employees"

I don't know how many of you have ever been to Vermont...but it is quite RURAL, and the population is LOW

It is my opinion...that IF USCIS is SCREWING their current employees...and any new applicants are TEMPS with no bennys for up to the first year...and are promised NOTHING...they are having a hard time filling those positions...bad news travels quickly, particularly in rural areas...and who the hell is going to want to work for them...and than when you consider the requirements to even apply or be considered...geesh...you started with a limited pool of possible applicants already...why not needle it down to nearly non-existent....

Its easier to go work at the local Wal-Mart.

I looked a little further.

The town of St. Albans Vermont has a population of approximately 8-9,000 people. The county of Franklin which includes Burlington and St. Albans and a whole mess of other towns has an approximate population of 50,000. Not much of an employment pool if you ask me.

Their racial make up is almost all caucasian. If you added up all the others I doubt it would even break 5%.

And the majority of constituents are REPUBLICANS, and were big fund raisers of BUSH. Which to me is odd because we are talking about Vermont a predominantly Democratic state, where the tree huggers, and crunchy granola people migrate to...

I also went to a local newspaper called the St. Albans Messenger, and there was a front page article about the low morale and dis-satifaction of DHS Border employees in Highgate Vermont (I know its different, but they are still under the same umbrella) and how people are leaving, they cannot retain many, and they are having a hard time getting new ones...part of this due to internal reorganizing.

Sigh....I just want our petition OUT of Vermont and at our local office so we can get our damn interview and approval on our I-130!



Excellent post, I feel exactly like you. Actually I've abandonded most of my work and set a personal vendetta against VSC and their way of business. Sitting by idle is not going to move things thats for sure.
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-08 09:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNext Week
u are giving up on America?
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-09 17:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion for those who contacted Congressman
Update,
I would like to thank everyone who pm'd me with ideas and suggestions, thanks! I have got in to a contact with one of the writters at NYT who handles immigration, my goal is to have this system improve, I dont want to cheat over anyone and jump ahead. But I want people in 5 years not to go through what most of us go. Wish us luck, and hopefully pick up NYT with our article in the future.! GOOD DAY!
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-07 12:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion for those who contacted Congressman
UPDATE: for anyone who cares.(please people who dont have anything positive to say about this topic just dont post)



After another few conversations with congressman's Office, they took my complain(s) and forwarded me to Zoe Lofgraen Office. There I spoke with a knowledgeable guy, we discussed all the problems that is going on. He said they are aware of the problems, and they have tried to change the system so there would be an easier immigration process, but the republicans always vote against it. He said in the long runs, most of republicans don't care if you wait 5 years or 20 years. He also said that there is only one side of the story with immigration. That there is too much illegal immigration and that there is no one to speak on behalf of immigration party. So it gets ignored, thats why its so simple to get here via work visa without any backlog. Thats why there are Priorities and I-130 isn't one of them. People have yet to speak out. Sub Committee cant do anything directly, but there is lot of information out there. 13-15 months of backlogs will never get cleared no matter how many workers they have to "hire" and "train". A normal approval process of I-130 should take about 90 at most, but due to faulty system and absolutely no chance of fixing it it'll only get worse. The guy was right about one thing, ask any kind of blue color American about immigration, what will he say? He'll prolly point out the illegal immigrants first, and thats all there is. Nobody knows about us, and nobody cares until we let them know. He suggested going through press. I might just do that. Pm me with any suggestion as I will contact NY Times on Monday.
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-02 14:33:00
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I'm praying you're wrong on this one :-)

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seems to me that we "people who lost 45 days or so to NOA-1" will get the shaft



me 2
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-01 23:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion for those who contacted Congressman
seems to me that we "people who lost 45 days or so to NOA-1" will get the shaft
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-01 16:42:00
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The reason behind reasoning, is that I too work with goverment agencies. Except I work with Healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare. And it also involves lots of waiting, lots of corruption lots of uncertanty. Lots of Black holes, lots of promises, lots of bs. So me knowing how to wiggle around in healthcare system, I thought would be similar to what immigration system is.


No such luck.



I'll pm you, if a miracles happens whistling.gif
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-01 16:20:00
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The reason behind reasoning, is that I too work with goverment agencies. Except I work with Healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare. And it also involves lots of waiting, lots of corruption lots of uncertanty. Lots of Black holes, lots of promises, lots of bs. So me knowing how to wiggle around in healthcare system, I thought would be similar to what immigration system is.
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-01 16:14:00
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PS. USCIS agent was trading greencards for sexual favors NOT visas.


Right, USCIS has green cards, Conoffs have visas. Both have been given in exchange for various favors including sexual. There's corruption everywhere but I don't see the connection to this discussion unless the OP actually wants her Congressman to engage in some corruption on her behalf. headbonk.gif


Connection is that you claim that it could result in corruption, so I just reminded you that its too late for that smile.gif


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You dont think the working on (I-130) July 30th 2007 in Vermont for 3 months is out of the ordinary?

P.S. I dont remember exactly, NY Times had the article


Timeline says December... Where is this July 2007 coming from?








PS. USCIS agent was trading greencards for sexual favors NOT visas.



No I meant Vermont is working on "JULY 30th" I-130's


You actually beleive that?



If it actually mattered what I belived, but it covers their butt.
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-01 16:00:00
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You dont think the working on (I-130) July 30th 2007 in Vermont for 3 months is out of the ordinary?

P.S. I dont remember exactly, NY Times had the article


Timeline says December... Where is this July 2007 coming from?








PS. USCIS agent was trading greencards for sexual favors NOT visas.



No I meant Vermont is working on "JULY 30th" I-130's
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-01 15:50:00
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Can you let me know if they helped even if you arent past 30 days after 180 days after NOA1 receipt? Which date did they go by? This lady kept giving me bs about that they can only expedite if its 180 after NOA receipt Notice, pretty much she didnt want to help. But please if anyone went through congressmen let me as much as you can so I can use it again tomorow. Thanks so much!

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What kind of help were you asking for or expecting? Did you want special treatment to jump ahead of others? If not, what?

Your Congressman has read the story of "The boy who cried wolf" already.



Did you forget to put your reading glasses on? and Maybe read the title? if you cant contribute to the post, just skip it all together, seriously.


The Congressperson's Immigration laison cannot do anything before 210 days have passed. You already know that.

My question is a legitimate one and definitely on topic. If there is an answer besides cutting the line, there may be something to be done but I suspect you would have mentioned it when you called the Congressperson's office.

Otherwise, I'm here to help people. Sometimes the best way to help is to assist in recognizing reality and to encourage the use of common sense and patience. Sometimes that's not immediately thought of as welcome but useful just the same.


I understand the dose of reality. Its just not necessary to rub things in while this difficult process is going on. All I was trying to do is make an inquiry about if I need an RFE or not, my case hasnt been touched in 2+ months, and people are now getting aproved in January, so I believe I could at least try to cover all my bases and be prepared incase they need something from me. I also wanted some things explained to me, because calling USCIS is useless.


Your post mentions nothing about an RFE and you referred to the correct common sense answer you got from the Congressman's office as "bs". You might request a Senator or Congressman's immigration specialist send you any instructions or forms they might need from you to authorize them to make an inquiry on your behalf but they will not actually make an inquiry before the 210 days have passed from NOA1. (Exceptions would be legitimate grounds for expedited service but you don't mention any.)


I didnt mention alot of things in my post, like request for more questions, I just asked if anyone who have gone through congressman, what to expect or just any info that would be helpful to me.


Fine, then bear in mind, USCIS, Congresspersons and Senators all understand there's no point in trying to give preferential treatment. As such no unjustified or preferential inquiries are made. They wait until the USCIS's stated standard processing time has been exceeded by 30 days or until there is a legitimate justification for an expedite before they get involved. To do otherwise would breed both chaos and corruption.

In the meantime, these people are busy helping those they can help, so it's no wonder you did'nt get a favorable response.



Corruption in goverment? Cant be, where did I just read few months ago that USCIS agent was trading visas for sexual favors? Systematically you are correct, but we deal with real people here. I would rather try and get denied 40 times than sit and wait for their misstake and then be unprepared for it.


You actually read nothing of the kind, since USCIS has no visas to trade. The US Department of State through Consular officers issues visas. Perhaps you read about a Consular Officer's misbehavior.

In any event, learning the process is the best preparation. We're here to help you do so.

The process only includes your local Congressman or Senator after something out of the ordinary occurs.



You dont think the working on (I-130) July 30th 2007 in Vermont for 3 months is out of the ordinary?

P.S. I dont remember exactly, NY Times had the article
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-01 15:36:00
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Can you let me know if they helped even if you arent past 30 days after 180 days after NOA1 receipt? Which date did they go by? This lady kept giving me bs about that they can only expedite if its 180 after NOA receipt Notice, pretty much she didnt want to help. But please if anyone went through congressmen let me as much as you can so I can use it again tomorow. Thanks so much!

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What kind of help were you asking for or expecting? Did you want special treatment to jump ahead of others? If not, what?

Your Congressman has read the story of "The boy who cried wolf" already.



Did you forget to put your reading glasses on? and Maybe read the title? if you cant contribute to the post, just skip it all together, seriously.


The Congressperson's Immigration laison cannot do anything before 210 days have passed. You already know that.

My question is a legitimate one and definitely on topic. If there is an answer besides cutting the line, there may be something to be done but I suspect you would have mentioned it when you called the Congressperson's office.

Otherwise, I'm here to help people. Sometimes the best way to help is to assist in recognizing reality and to encourage the use of common sense and patience. Sometimes that's not immediately thought of as welcome but useful just the same.


I understand the dose of reality. Its just not necessary to rub things in while this difficult process is going on. All I was trying to do is make an inquiry about if I need an RFE or not, my case hasnt been touched in 2+ months, and people are now getting aproved in January, so I believe I could at least try to cover all my bases and be prepared incase they need something from me. I also wanted some things explained to me, because calling USCIS is useless.


Your post mentions nothing about an RFE and you referred to the correct common sense answer you got from the Congressman's office as "bs". You might request a Senator or Congressman's immigration specialist send you any instructions or forms they might need from you to authorize them to make an inquiry on your behalf but they will not actually make an inquiry before the 210 days have passed from NOA1. (Exceptions would be legitimate grounds for expedited service but you don't mention any.)


I didnt mention alot of things in my post, like request for more questions, I just asked if anyone who have gone through congressman, what to expect or just any info that would be helpful to me.


Fine, then bear in mind, USCIS, Congresspersons and Senators all understand there's no point in trying to give preferential treatment. As such no unjustified or preferential inquiries are made. They wait until the USCIS's stated standard processing time has been exceeded by 30 days or until there is a legitimate justification for an expedite before they get involved. To do otherwise would breed both chaos and corruption.

In the meantime, these people are busy helping those they can help, so it's no wonder you did'nt get a favorable response.



Corruption in goverment? Cant be, where did I just read few months ago that USCIS agent was trading visas for sexual favors? Systematically you are correct, but we deal with real people here. I would rather try and get denied 40 times than sit and wait for their misstake and then be unprepared for it.
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-01 15:26:00
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Can you let me know if they helped even if you arent past 30 days after 180 days after NOA1 receipt? Which date did they go by? This lady kept giving me bs about that they can only expedite if its 180 after NOA receipt Notice, pretty much she didnt want to help. But please if anyone went through congressmen let me as much as you can so I can use it again tomorow. Thanks so much!

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What kind of help were you asking for or expecting? Did you want special treatment to jump ahead of others? If not, what?

Your Congressman has read the story of "The boy who cried wolf" already.



Did you forget to put your reading glasses on? and Maybe read the title? if you cant contribute to the post, just skip it all together, seriously.


The Congressperson's Immigration laison cannot do anything before 210 days have passed. You already know that.

My question is a legitimate one and definitely on topic. If there is an answer besides cutting the line, there may be something to be done but I suspect you would have mentioned it when you called the Congressperson's office.

Otherwise, I'm here to help people. Sometimes the best way to help is to assist in recognizing reality and to encourage the use of common sense and patience. Sometimes that's not immediately thought of as welcome but useful just the same.


I understand the dose of reality. Its just not necessary to rub things in while this difficult process is going on. All I was trying to do is make an inquiry about if I need an RFE or not, my case hasnt been touched in 2+ months, and people are now getting aproved in January, so I believe I could at least try to cover all my bases and be prepared incase they need something from me. I also wanted some things explained to me, because calling USCIS is useless.


Your post mentions nothing about an RFE and you referred to the correct common sense answer you got from the Congressman's office as "bs". You might request a Senator or Congressman's immigration specialist send you any instructions or forms they might need from you to authorize them to make an inquiry on your behalf but they will not actually make an inquiry before the 210 days have passed from NOA1. (Exceptions would be legitimate grounds for expedited service but you don't mention any.)


I didnt mention alot of things in my post, like request for more questions, I just asked if anyone who have gone through congressman, what to expect or just any info that would be helpful to me.
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-01 15:11:00
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Have you contacted all your potential congressional representatives or just one?

I spoke to their immigration specialist. From congretional office in my district.


Don't forget you have two Senators as well... I would be all over there immi specialists as well...


Thank you good.gif
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-01 15:08:00
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Can you let me know if they helped even if you arent past 30 days after 180 days after NOA1 receipt? Which date did they go by? This lady kept giving me bs about that they can only expedite if its 180 after NOA receipt Notice, pretty much she didnt want to help. But please if anyone went through congressmen let me as much as you can so I can use it again tomorow. Thanks so much!

mad.gif


What kind of help were you asking for or expecting? Did you want special treatment to jump ahead of others? If not, what?

Your Congressman has read the story of "The boy who cried wolf" already.



Did you forget to put your reading glasses on? and Maybe read the title? if you cant contribute to the post, just skip it all together, seriously.


The Congressperson's Immigration laison cannot do anything before 210 days have passed. You already know that.

My question is a legitimate one and definitely on topic. If there is an answer besides cutting the line, there may be something to be done but I suspect you would have mentioned it when you called the Congressperson's office.

Otherwise, I'm here to help people. Sometimes the best way to help is to assist in recognizing reality and to encourage the use of common sense and patience. Sometimes that's not immediately thought of as welcome but useful just the same.


I understand the dose of reality. Its just not necessary to rub things in while this difficult process is going on. All I was trying to do is make an inquiry about if I need an RFE or not, my case hasnt been touched in 2+ months, and people are now getting aproved in January, so I believe I could at least try to cover all my bases and be prepared incase they need something from me. I also wanted some things explained to me, because calling USCIS is useless.
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-01 15:00:00
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Have you contacted all your potential congressional representatives or just one?

I spoke to their immigration specialist. From congretional office in my district.
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-01 14:52:00
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Can you let me know if they helped even if you arent past 30 days after 180 days after NOA1 receipt? Which date did they go by? This lady kept giving me bs about that they can only expedite if its 180 after NOA receipt Notice, pretty much she didnt want to help. But please if anyone went through congressmen let me as much as you can so I can use it again tomorow. Thanks so much!

mad.gif


What kind of help were you asking for or expecting? Did you want special treatment to jump ahead of others? If not, what?

Your Congressman has read the story of "The boy who cried wolf" already.



Did you forget to put your reading glasses on? and Maybe read the title? if you cant contribute to the post, just skip it all together, seriously.
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-01 14:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion for those who contacted Congressman
Can you let me know if they helped even if you arent past 30 days after 180 days after NOA1 receipt? Which date did they go by? This lady kept giving me bs about that they can only expedite if its 180 after NOA receipt Notice, pretty much she didnt want to help. But please if anyone went through congressmen let me as much as you can so I can use it again tomorow. Thanks so much!

mad.gif
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-01 13:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUnhappy with the system???
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Okay guys,
I've read your threads about waiting forever for approvals .... no K3 approvals coming out of VSC ...... K1's practically being wizzed through hardly touching the ground (mostly) ..... contacting senators and congressman .... uselelss phonecalls to USCIS ..... Immigration Lawyers doing sod all but lining their pockets ...... and all the pain suffering going on.

I've got another idea .... it's only an idea and I haven't researched it, but it could be worth a try.
Has anyone started to look at Tort Lawyers???
Mental Suffering in English Common Law come under the part of law called Tort .... English Common Law is what American Law is based on ... and the Americans started the whole suing for the slightest thing phenomena

There are Tort Lawyers who specialise in suing government agencies ..... you'll need to Google, but you'll find them.
I have no idea of the implications or the boundries for it in the US, so it really is just an idea.
However, if it's possible, with the amount of you on here, a mass tort could be a thought.
There may just be one lawyer out there with a big enough set of balls to do this .... but you'll only need to find one to get the ball rolling.

Failing that .... what about a mass lawsuit for discrimination K1 vs. K3 ..... or K1 vs. CR1/IR1 ...... or unmarried vs. married ????
I know that not all K1's go through quickly, but there is such a majority, that a mass case based on discrimination could be possible.

If this hasn't been done before, then maybe it's time to consider blazing a trail????

By the way, impossible is not a word I understand.


Great idea, lets sue their ###
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-09 21:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVSC
I wonder how far can human emotion go, until explosion!
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-09 10:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVSC
QUOTE (MsZ @ May 9 2008, 10:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm extremely lucky in that respect, Pattu. I'm driving to see him tonight and he'll be down for about 2 weeks starting the middle of next week. So seeing one another isn't really a problem. But being married and living separately and seeing one another as we can just doesn't cut it. Part of the point in marriage is to build a life... what's that word? I'm not sure I remember what it is... Um... Oh yeah, TOGETHER!!!!! What we've got right now is just an advanced form of dating.



You are lucky, I havent seen my wife since October, and still Absolutely no ###### approvals as of yet. mad.gif
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-09 09:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew Fastest NVC process
we need a moderator to do it
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-08 13:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew Fastest NVC process
QUOTE (lotofpatience @ May 8 2008, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ May 8 2008, 06:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry guys that I've not been on much for the last few days, just been a little down about this waiting for NOA2.
I'm praying for those floodgates to open soon as I'm feeling quite crappy about not being able to help Kip's Aunt while she's going through terminal pancreas cancer ClockWatch2.gif
I pray I don't miss yet another family funeral because of this process.
But, I guess if I do, it was meant to be.

Loto, your posting of this new process is brilliant! You are such a star star_smile.gif star_smile.gif
And yes, you should run USCIS .... I would back you all the way!!!!

Ilya, you should try Loto's suggestion for the Congressman, as to see any of our group get through would be fabulous!!
And 'up yours' to all who may think it's a corrupt way of doing things tongue_ss.gif tongue_ss.gif


Sarah, Sorry to hear your news. It is just matter of time only ! We never know who will get next jackpot as I did already star_smile.gif So, be energetic and keep praying star_smile.gif

This fastest NVC process I posted because whoever suffered or is suffering due to huge delay in USCIS, should not waste a single day in NVC. Since online payment system is relatively new, most of the folks even do not know how to make use of it. So, this would be really helpful for them and they would definitely cut short NVC process by at least 2 months.

Here is the latest version 1.4, dedicated to my wife and all people in this Visa Journey Forum !!! Everybody, please use this latest version for your reference.


Lotto you have been an asset to this community, thanks this should be stickied
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-08 10:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew Fastest NVC process
haha, anything is worth the try now smile.gif
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-07 20:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew Fastest NVC process
QUOTE (lotofpatience @ May 7 2008, 08:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ilya R. @ May 7 2008, 08:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Excellent job I printed it and put it on my wall, next thing I need is an approval, Lotto You cant work magic? can you? smile.gif


Hehehe star_smile.gif star_smile.gif star_smile.gif Sarah's floodgate might click and approvals will come like flood soon rofl.gif rofl.gif rofl.gif A little delay in USCIS will compensate at NVC yes.gif

I wonder if Sarah is away opening those Floodgates? I guess we'll find out by approvals thurs/fri!
I need it so bad, my gf is really sad and depressed sad.gif((
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-07 19:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew Fastest NVC process
Excellent job I printed it and put it on my wall, next thing I need is an approval, Lotto You cant work magic? can you? smile.gif
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-07 19:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew Fastest NVC process
whats the difference between 1.2 and 1.3?
smile.gif
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-07 17:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew Fastest NVC process
good job, thanks
Ilya R.MaleRussia2008-05-07 15:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVegas Service Centre (Vermont)
Isn't it "Viva Lost Visa?"
MsZFemaleCanada2008-04-20 13:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures-october 2007 filer VERMONT
This is the best news I've had in a long time and it isn't even for me! Congratulations!!!

kicking.gif dancin5hr.gif yes.gif
MsZFemaleCanada2008-04-21 08:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Expedite Approved: How Long Until I-130 is Adjudicated
You mean sex isn't a good enough reason? cool.gif
MsZFemaleCanada2008-04-22 13:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline date
That's OK. I just checked mine and it says :

"Based on timeline data, your I130 may be adjudicated as early as when hell freezes over*."
MsZFemaleCanada2008-04-23 08:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Service Center
They could teach us all of their procedures and then send each of us someone else's application and we could crank through those puppies in a short shot.
MsZFemaleCanada2008-04-11 14:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswrite to the uscis
Somehow I read this as "Write to USCIS - A Poem"

"There was an employee from USCIS..."

Gee, now what rhymes with USCIS? Hmmm...
MsZFemaleCanada2008-04-24 08:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnew USCIS timelines
I'd love it if they would explain how they can be in July at VSC and yet be giving NOA2s to people who filed well after July. These dates are fairly meaningless except in that they provide them with a greater cushion.
MsZFemaleCanada2008-04-22 10:26:00