Lets collect some information about IMBRA effects

[elizaxyz 0]

Bah. I just tried calling USCIS, but after spending ten minutes navigating their various menu options, I was told that since hold time was projected to be half an hour or more, I should call back later. And was then politely but firmly disconnected by the automated system.

[Ladylethal 12]

It means there must be A LOT of people calling USCIS. My fiance will also try to call them today.

I´m waiting for their reply for the e-mail I sent.

[rlt 0]

Laura,

are we trying to call the Consulate today?

I will and then, will call USCIS as well.

If the Consulate sent the petitions back via Fedex I will be happy.

[elizaxyz 0]

Yeah, I figured everybody and their dog would be calling this morning. Hopefully someone here will get through soon and get some good info to share.

[expatrica 0]

I was just on the phone with USCIS for 50 mins and spoke to two people who had no idea what I was talking about. I was then transfered to the "supervisor" and got her voicemail.

SERIOUSLY? ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?

I just want to cry.

We are going through with our wedding but it just won't be a legal ceremony. That's not the prob - the problem is that this means L will have to return to the UK for god knows how long. :-(

[heel_curve5 0]

Gary! Thanks for doing this.

Could you please add my info

Regards

Andy

heel_curve5

K1

Russia

CSC

NOA1:03-29-06

[expatrica 0]

Also . . .

What they did tell me was that he couldn't really give me any information since he KNEW NOTHING ABOUT IT. He also said that the length of time it will take to check each person depends on how common their name is. For example if your name is ann smith it might take a while because they want to be absolutely certain they have the right person.

L and I did kind of meet online but not through a MB or dating service. We've been dating since 2001 and I lived with him in the UK from 2003-2005.* I have never filed a previous K-1 application. I am so livid. I hope our case goes through fairly quickly but can't find the copy of my original app and i don't remember what I wrote in the "how we met section." :-(

*I'm a US-German citizen so I could do so legally through my EU citizenship.

[rlt 0]

Guys, it seems like USCIS is getting bothered by all the calls concerning this new IMBRA thing and all the recalled petitions.

That´s good. I think they will inform us something soon.

I don´t care. I´m calling them from Brazil today.

[rlt 0]

OK !!!

JUST CALLED THE CONSULATE IN RIO AND GOT SOME NEWS:

The Consullar Officer sounded really calm and like she knew what she was talking about.

First: She said they returned it via FEDEX, and that they have probably received it by now.

Second: SHE SAID THEY SENT IT TO NVC! She told me the NVC won´t be forwarding this to USCIS. That might explain why USCIS has no clue about what´s goin on.

Third: The reason why his is happening is simple: They didn´t security check the american citizen. That´s the only reason why they recalled the petitions. She said they (the consulate in Rio) thought they could do it just by checking their names, without requesting the petition back, but NVC wanted they returned.

Fourth: When I said "yeah, I think they are looking for people who met uinder a IMB or filled multiple petitions" she said she doesn´t think so. They just need to check the american citizen and that´s it.

Fifth: She said the Consulate will contact me as soon as they get te petition back, which should not take long.

Sixth: I know this doesn´t explain why Vermont is working so slow right now. But for the first time I hope this won´t be a snow ball.

I hope it helps you too.

And yes, of course I´m calling the NVC today.

[Artemis 0]

I called the Embassy in Rio. They have my case there, not a word about recalls. She said they have already mailed Package 3. I told her I had already sent docs stating I am ready for the interview. She said I will be soon receiving a call from them scheduling the interview date, as soon as they match my case number with the forms I sent them.

Hope this helps.

Keeping fingers crossed for all of us!

[TracyTN 237]

Third: The reason why his is happening is simple: They didn´t security check the american citizen. That´s the only reason why they recalled the petitions. She said they (the consulate in Rio) thought they could do it just by checking their names, without requesting the petition back, but NVC wanted they returned.

Good info, rlt!!

I find it almost funny that this law goes into effect and they don't start doing these checks right away, and then have to recall people's petitions! DUH!!!!!!

I dunno about you all, but if I did my job this haphazardly, I wouldn't have a job anymore!

[rlt 0]

Exactly.

But I still wonder about things.

Last week I called NVC and they told me they shouldn´t receive anything back, since they don´t perform any security check. He said the only thing they do is to assign a case number. And if they receive something they will simply fwd it to the right Service Center.

Is that true?

That goes against the information I got from the Consulate. But I do believe them. When I called, first thing I said was "i´m one of the people whose petition was returned to the USA"

And she said "We did not receive it back yet" as if it wouldn´t take long.

[Ladylethal 12]

Those info explain a lot, but not all, since some people said their case was recalled to Vermont, and Vermont is at a stop. That's what still needs to be answered.

[rlt 0]

I know!

I think so too. At some point we´ll have to choose who to believe.

I´m deciding today after I call the NVC. If they confirm what the Consulate told me, I think we´ll find out Vermont is not receiving any recalled aplications. They are only being submitted to the NVC.

Do they do security checks there?

[Ladylethal 12]

As far as I know, not.