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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!

:angry:

Here is my story. I've lived problem free life, payed my taxes. One day I decided to marry this girl. But to do so would require her to come to US of A, and so it started. My problem free live turned in to free problems from USCIS! Sure things turned to unsure, certain dates turned to aproximation within months. All logical thinking was out the door, as I filed my papers withing famous Vermont Centre!

I-130 Received

12-12-07

I-130 Approved

8-28-2008

NVC

Date Package Received By NVC : 09-05-08

-- Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 09-11-08

-- Pay I-864 Bill :09-11-08

-- Receive I-864 Package :09-15-08

-- Return I-864 Package :09-16-08

-- Return Completed DS-3032 :09-11-08

-- Receive IV Bill :09-17-2008

-- Pay IV Bill :09-17-2008

-- Receive Instruction Package :09-17-08

-- Case Completed at NVC :10-16-08

Date Package Left From NVC :10-31-08

Date Received By Consulate :11-05-08

Date Rec Instructions (Pkt 3) :11-05-08

Date Complete Instructions (Pkt 3) :11-05-08

Date Rec Appointment Letter (Pkt 4):11-25-08

Interview Date (IR-1/CR-1 Visa):12/08/08

Date IR-1/CR-1 Visa Received :12-11-08

Date of US Entry :12-17-08

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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!

:angry:

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.

Facts are cheap...knowing how to use them is precious...
Understanding the big picture is priceless. Anonymous

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Lebanon
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It's been my experience that Congressman or Senators don't do any type of inquiry on cases only if its NOT pass the 180 day mark and or you have a special case that needs to be Expedite. Patience is very good, there are tons of people that applied before you that are still waiting.... I know it can be hard, stay busy and see if you can go see your spouse. Taveling is always fun!!!

Good luck with patience :thumbs:

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we filed on sept 15 and our case hasnot been touched one , my husband went to see congress man if he could do any thing but the secretary of congressman told him that they cannot do any thing about it , we just have to wait for our turn :)

Sept 15 2007 I-130 sent

Jan 4th 2008 NOA1 received

Feb 24 2008 File entered into system

May 06 2008 1st Touch

May 07 2008 2nd Touch

June 17 2008 Approval notice sent (update in email)

June 18 2008 Touch

June 25 2008 NVC Assigned case number

June 30 2008 I 864/ds 3032 generated

July 07 2008 I 864 bill paid/ emailed ds3032

july 11 2008 AOS package mailed

july 25 2008 IV bill paid online

aug 06 2008 ds230 package sent

aug 08 2008 nvc received ds230 package

aug 15 2008 RFE letter sent by NVC

sep 04 2008 RFE cheklist entered into system

sep 11 2008 CASE COMPLETED :)

Nov 06 2008 INTERVIEW

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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!

:angry:

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.

Here is my story. I've lived problem free life, payed my taxes. One day I decided to marry this girl. But to do so would require her to come to US of A, and so it started. My problem free live turned in to free problems from USCIS! Sure things turned to unsure, certain dates turned to aproximation within months. All logical thinking was out the door, as I filed my papers withing famous Vermont Centre!

I-130 Received

12-12-07

I-130 Approved

8-28-2008

NVC

Date Package Received By NVC : 09-05-08

-- Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 09-11-08

-- Pay I-864 Bill :09-11-08

-- Receive I-864 Package :09-15-08

-- Return I-864 Package :09-16-08

-- Return Completed DS-3032 :09-11-08

-- Receive IV Bill :09-17-2008

-- Pay IV Bill :09-17-2008

-- Receive Instruction Package :09-17-08

-- Case Completed at NVC :10-16-08

Date Package Left From NVC :10-31-08

Date Received By Consulate :11-05-08

Date Rec Instructions (Pkt 3) :11-05-08

Date Complete Instructions (Pkt 3) :11-05-08

Date Rec Appointment Letter (Pkt 4):11-25-08

Interview Date (IR-1/CR-1 Visa):12/08/08

Date IR-1/CR-1 Visa Received :12-11-08

Date of US Entry :12-17-08

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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!

:angry:

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.

Facts are cheap...knowing how to use them is precious...
Understanding the big picture is priceless. Anonymous

Google Who is Pushbrk?

A Warning to Green Card Holders About Voting

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/606646-a-warning-to-green-card-holders-about-voting/

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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.

Here is my story. I've lived problem free life, payed my taxes. One day I decided to marry this girl. But to do so would require her to come to US of A, and so it started. My problem free live turned in to free problems from USCIS! Sure things turned to unsure, certain dates turned to aproximation within months. All logical thinking was out the door, as I filed my papers withing famous Vermont Centre!

I-130 Received

12-12-07

I-130 Approved

8-28-2008

NVC

Date Package Received By NVC : 09-05-08

-- Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 09-11-08

-- Pay I-864 Bill :09-11-08

-- Receive I-864 Package :09-15-08

-- Return I-864 Package :09-16-08

-- Return Completed DS-3032 :09-11-08

-- Receive IV Bill :09-17-2008

-- Pay IV Bill :09-17-2008

-- Receive Instruction Package :09-17-08

-- Case Completed at NVC :10-16-08

Date Package Left From NVC :10-31-08

Date Received By Consulate :11-05-08

Date Rec Instructions (Pkt 3) :11-05-08

Date Complete Instructions (Pkt 3) :11-05-08

Date Rec Appointment Letter (Pkt 4):11-25-08

Interview Date (IR-1/CR-1 Visa):12/08/08

Date IR-1/CR-1 Visa Received :12-11-08

Date of US Entry :12-17-08

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Philippines
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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...

YMMV

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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!

:angry:

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.

Here is my story. I've lived problem free life, payed my taxes. One day I decided to marry this girl. But to do so would require her to come to US of A, and so it started. My problem free live turned in to free problems from USCIS! Sure things turned to unsure, certain dates turned to aproximation within months. All logical thinking was out the door, as I filed my papers withing famous Vermont Centre!

I-130 Received

12-12-07

I-130 Approved

8-28-2008

NVC

Date Package Received By NVC : 09-05-08

-- Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 09-11-08

-- Pay I-864 Bill :09-11-08

-- Receive I-864 Package :09-15-08

-- Return I-864 Package :09-16-08

-- Return Completed DS-3032 :09-11-08

-- Receive IV Bill :09-17-2008

-- Pay IV Bill :09-17-2008

-- Receive Instruction Package :09-17-08

-- Case Completed at NVC :10-16-08

Date Package Left From NVC :10-31-08

Date Received By Consulate :11-05-08

Date Rec Instructions (Pkt 3) :11-05-08

Date Complete Instructions (Pkt 3) :11-05-08

Date Rec Appointment Letter (Pkt 4):11-25-08

Interview Date (IR-1/CR-1 Visa):12/08/08

Date IR-1/CR-1 Visa Received :12-11-08

Date of US Entry :12-17-08

Filed: Other Country: China
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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!

:angry:

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.)

Facts are cheap...knowing how to use them is precious...
Understanding the big picture is priceless. Anonymous

Google Who is Pushbrk?

A Warning to Green Card Holders About Voting

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/606646-a-warning-to-green-card-holders-about-voting/

Filed: Country: Russia
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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 :thumbs:

Here is my story. I've lived problem free life, payed my taxes. One day I decided to marry this girl. But to do so would require her to come to US of A, and so it started. My problem free live turned in to free problems from USCIS! Sure things turned to unsure, certain dates turned to aproximation within months. All logical thinking was out the door, as I filed my papers withing famous Vermont Centre!

I-130 Received

12-12-07

I-130 Approved

8-28-2008

NVC

Date Package Received By NVC : 09-05-08

-- Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 09-11-08

-- Pay I-864 Bill :09-11-08

-- Receive I-864 Package :09-15-08

-- Return I-864 Package :09-16-08

-- Return Completed DS-3032 :09-11-08

-- Receive IV Bill :09-17-2008

-- Pay IV Bill :09-17-2008

-- Receive Instruction Package :09-17-08

-- Case Completed at NVC :10-16-08

Date Package Left From NVC :10-31-08

Date Received By Consulate :11-05-08

Date Rec Instructions (Pkt 3) :11-05-08

Date Complete Instructions (Pkt 3) :11-05-08

Date Rec Appointment Letter (Pkt 4):11-25-08

Interview Date (IR-1/CR-1 Visa):12/08/08

Date IR-1/CR-1 Visa Received :12-11-08

Date of US Entry :12-17-08

Filed: Country: Russia
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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!

:angry:

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.

Here is my story. I've lived problem free life, payed my taxes. One day I decided to marry this girl. But to do so would require her to come to US of A, and so it started. My problem free live turned in to free problems from USCIS! Sure things turned to unsure, certain dates turned to aproximation within months. All logical thinking was out the door, as I filed my papers withing famous Vermont Centre!

I-130 Received

12-12-07

I-130 Approved

8-28-2008

NVC

Date Package Received By NVC : 09-05-08

-- Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 09-11-08

-- Pay I-864 Bill :09-11-08

-- Receive I-864 Package :09-15-08

-- Return I-864 Package :09-16-08

-- Return Completed DS-3032 :09-11-08

-- Receive IV Bill :09-17-2008

-- Pay IV Bill :09-17-2008

-- Receive Instruction Package :09-17-08

-- Case Completed at NVC :10-16-08

Date Package Left From NVC :10-31-08

Date Received By Consulate :11-05-08

Date Rec Instructions (Pkt 3) :11-05-08

Date Complete Instructions (Pkt 3) :11-05-08

Date Rec Appointment Letter (Pkt 4):11-25-08

Interview Date (IR-1/CR-1 Visa):12/08/08

Date IR-1/CR-1 Visa Received :12-11-08

Date of US Entry :12-17-08

Filed: Other Country: China
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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!

:angry:

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.

Facts are cheap...knowing how to use them is precious...
Understanding the big picture is priceless. Anonymous

Google Who is Pushbrk?

A Warning to Green Card Holders About Voting

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/606646-a-warning-to-green-card-holders-about-voting/

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Ilya, from someone who was turned down for an expedite for a death and also terminal cancer, I'd involve everyone if I was you. It would be wonderful to see someone get out of all this sooner.

My denial was quite a kick and I don't have the energy to chase it all the way to the White House, but I am totally supportive of anyone who attempts to get ahead .... I certainly do not think you're doing anything wrong when H1-B filers get to bring their families over in weeks.

Hopefully you'll find someone to give these mules a kick!!

And Pushbk, your help is great, your snide comments however are really uncalled for.

If you're attempting British sarcasm, you need to practise a little more. Till then, keep up the good work with the knowledge as you're really quite brilliant :thumbs:

 
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