Getting Senator intervention

[gemilina 0]

I don't believe it's a name check issue with us. Not really sure what the issue is. I believe it's just shoddy work and laziness, maybe getting lost in the shuffle. I can't think of one solid thing that would hold our case up for all this time. Not one. I wish I did do something wrong in my past so then I could understand this delay. I just know that as of yesterday, the day my husband contacted his senator's office, my case is now being worked on at the consulate. I was shocked when I emailed the consulate and got an actual response. Never had that before. I just hope that it's dealt with today or in the next few days. Our oldest son (step-son to my husband) had to go back to Canada as his travel visa ended yesterday. I understand checking out people, but when the gov't is hurting families who are legitimate I don't get it.

How many years do we have to be married or how many children do we have to have together to be considered a family worthy of being in the US?

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Gemilina: I understand your feelings completely. Pretty much the same thing happened to me and my husband when I tried to immigrate to Canada... 2 years later and no progress from CIC, we gave up and now live apart while trying our luck with USCIS.

Regarding the Senator: I received a letter from mine yesterday just advising that he was going to make in inquiry to USCIS and would let me know when he had received a response. It's been less than 1 week after I submitted my letter, so I am not complaining about how long it took him to respond and send an inquiry to USCIS. He obviously accepted my argument that the posted USCIS dates were garbage. Jon Kyl's office seems to be very efficient. Too bad McCain's office completely blew off all my communication with his office as did my House Rep.

Good to know they are responding Delicia. Please keep us posted and keep up the faith sister

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

I don't believe it's a name check issue with us. Not really sure what the issue is. I believe it's just shoddy work and laziness, maybe getting lost in the shuffle. I can't think of one solid thing that would hold our case up for all this time. Not one. I wish I did do something wrong in my past so then I could understand this delay. I just know that as of yesterday, the day my husband contacted his senator's office, my case is now being worked on at the consulate. I was shocked when I emailed the consulate and got an actual response. Never had that before. I just hope that it's dealt with today or in the next few days. Our oldest son (step-son to my husband) had to go back to Canada as his travel visa ended yesterday. I understand checking out people, but when the gov't is hurting families who are legitimate I don't get it.

How many years do we have to be married or how many children do we have to have together to be considered a family worthy of being in the US?

When they respond, it's usually a good sign. I can't say at what point the cohesion of a family is sufficient to be in the US but Mom and Pop were asked how they met. After 15,000+ days of marriage it seemed like a rather odd question.

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

Regarding the Senator: I received a letter from mine yesterday just advising that he was going to make in inquiry to USCIS and would let me know when he had received a response. It's been less than 1 week after I submitted my letter, so I am not complaining about how long it took him to respond and send an inquiry to USCIS. He obviously accepted my argument that the posted USCIS dates were garbage. Jon Kyl's office seems to be very efficient. Too bad McCain's office completely blew off all my communication with his office as did my House Rep.

Delicia and everyone else who has asked for aid from the elected branch of government or the agents thereof, CALL ONCE A WEEK. Make sure they remember you, office staff frequently turns over and the person who took the complaint may have filed it away or misplaced it before the left their employment. If you call once a week, they will remember you and your case.

[gemilina 0]

Got great news today. The consulate called me but I missed the call so I contacted my husband to see if he heard anything. Nope. Luckily, 10 minutes later the senator's assistant called him and told him that we are approved! The assistant said the consulate was calling to find out about picking up or shipping the visas/passports. I sent a Canada Post envelope in with everything so that would be the use of shipment. Anywho, I still can't believe it, we are APPROVED!!!

Edited April 29, 2008 by gemilina

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

Got great news today. The consulate called me but I missed the call so I contacted my husband to see if he heard anything. Nope. Luckily, 10 minutes later the senator's assistant called him and told him that we are approved! The assistant said the consulate was calling to find out about picking up or shipping the visas/passports. I sent a Canada Post envelope in with everything so that would be the use of shipment. Anywho, I still can't believe it, we are APPROVED!!!

Congrats!!!!!! The consulate also called my Pop, must be their new M.O. Who cares about that now, you were approved!!!!!

[Carlawarla 1]

Got great news today. The consulate called me but I missed the call so I contacted my husband to see if he heard anything. Nope. Luckily, 10 minutes later the senator's assistant called him and told him that we are approved! The assistant said the consulate was calling to find out about picking up or shipping the visas/passports. I sent a Canada Post envelope in with everything so that would be the use of shipment. Anywho, I still can't believe it, we are APPROVED!!!

That's wonderful news!!

[paothao 0]

if one rep doesnt work try them all, some deal better with immigration some dont. They do come in handy to help get answers we cant but you just need contact the right one and keep trying

Just wanted to add my 2 cent, Senator's help is great, but like other VJ said, if your case is more than 6 months, than you can request their help... Cuz, everyone goes through the same process!!! However, I did request my Senator's help and he responded. My case from start to finish, meaning the date I filed at USCIS and my fiancee enter the USA, in all, 9 months, and the interview was very friendly too!!!

[bowflex 0]

My wife and I actually used my senator (Senator Levin-Michigan) and his office greatly helped, but only after we were outside of the processing times. Even while we were being screwed due to the Consulate's office being insanely pathetic, we were told to wait a certain period of time between correspondence to make sure that it was reviewed and everything. Towards the end the Consul was literally telling my senator's office that we were all checking on our case too much and she would not review until we basically left her alone lol. In the end though, involving Levin helped a ton and they got the stupid b@$%* to review the documents they sent and approve my wife. I think anything is worth trying and I wish you so much luck!

[shadtov 0]

Got great news today. The consulate called me but I missed the call so I contacted my husband to see if he heard anything. Nope. Luckily, 10 minutes later the senator's assistant called him and told him that we are approved! The assistant said the consulate was calling to find out about picking up or shipping the visas/passports. I sent a Canada Post envelope in with everything so that would be the use of shipment. Anywho, I still can't believe it, we are APPROVED!!!

Finally! Congratulations! They had better get you that green card immediately!

It's great to hear good news.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Got great news today. The consulate called me but I missed the call so I contacted my husband to see if he heard anything. Nope. Luckily, 10 minutes later the senator's assistant called him and told him that we are approved! The assistant said the consulate was calling to find out about picking up or shipping the visas/passports. I sent a Canada Post envelope in with everything so that would be the use of shipment. Anywho, I still can't believe it, we are APPROVED!!!

Hey!! that's excellent news!!! :dance:

[Delicia 1]

I submitted a letter to my senator today (Jon Kyl) asking for his assistance with my petition in light of the I-130 processing dates going backwards at CSC. I submitted (along with other documents that his office requested from me) a copy of my spreadsheet as proof that the USCIS posted processing dates are bogus. I see several I-130s approved with original filing dates of December 2007 as well as the vast majority of November 2007 filers having received adjudication. There, on the face of it, seems to be no logic to USCIS posting that they were processing through Sept 5, 2007 in March 2008 and now in April 2008, advising they are processing through August 19, 2007. I figure if I wait long enough and disregard the year, they will backed up into October in no time! There really is nothing more I can do about my silly situation other than this.

If the Senator decides my case is not worth pursuing at this time, so be it. If he does, cool. In the meantime, I definitely need a break from this forum and everything else immigration related, because, I am just burned out and have become numb.

Day: 176

GRRRR I am so angry!

The Senator's office called and left a detailed voice mail on my home phone. The aide advised that they had received a response from USCIS has received my file and its receipt date is Feb 13, 2008 (which is actually the NOA-1 date) and they expect to adjudicate it by August 2008. Ummm... 10 months after I filed???? Can't wait to get that aide on the phone tomorrow. Good thing I wasn't home to take the call because I would of killed the messenger.