FEB. I-130 APPROVED ALREADY?... FOR AN IRAC SPOUSE???

[tracymike 0]

Fair or unfair, I don't think getting mad about other people getting approved does much for your case. How about getting mad that YOU have NOT yet been approved? The fact that someone from Iraq gets through in 2 weeks isn't what makes the process screwed up. The process is screwed up because the average tax-paying, law-abiding working slob (most of us) has to wait about a year for some a$$hole in a USCIS office somewhere to put his coffee and donut down long enough to yank our file off a shelf and do 15 minutes worth of work on it so that we can reunite with our loved ones.

And as for Iraq, I'd expect my wife would deserve expedited treatment, too, if she risked having her house blown up should her Japanese neighbors learn that she was married to an American.

I, thoroughly agree with the writer. I've always thought myself to be a fair-minded, we are all the same, kind of person. But, having said that, I'm becoming very angry that as Americans- with all the supposed inherent freedoms-we do not have more rights than the average illegal immigrant. Most of us on here try to be together with our spouses the legal and legitimate way, and our government is discussing amnesty for those that circumvent every aspect of the system. Now I know this is a different topic than that brought up by this writer, but it is indeed in the same vein. There are many of us on VJ that have spouses from allied countries that represent absolutely no danger to US citizens. We are waiting forever. Some of us have very extenuating circumstances and still are forced to wait to have the same rights as every average American married couple. Where are our rights to the pursuit of happiness? Do we not have them because we fell in love with someone from another nation? I do think that that approval was much too fast!!! There has got to be something we are unaware of in that case. I even wonder how they can do a proper background check so very quickly on someone from a country such as Iraq that is in such turmoil and I'm sure does not have the systems in place that we do to verify such information. I'm sorry, but I'm very sad and lonely for my very proper church of England husband. We have known each other for two years and have spent a total of five and one half months together. We have been fighting this system for a long time and it seems so endless. This is the world today-many good, honest people pay for what the few bad nuts do. I could go down the street and marry some criminal and it would be legal, but we've got to fight like hell to be with someone we just happened to fall in love with from another country. This is the last of my thoughts-I feel sure that the real frauds and terrorists get through our systems with ease because they know well how to do this. The rest of us just have to endure and live in hope.

[MsZ 6]

You are currently exercising the pursuit of happiness. The constitution does not guarantee the outcome of that pursuit, however.

I don't know what to say about cases that should be slam dunks but are delayed for seemingly no reason. There is simply no good reason for it. It sucks but that's the way it is.

[SraCastillo 0]

Certainly I believe that all of us here feel angry somehow when we see that someone from a country that has been a tread since the longest is getting more benefits than the rest of us. I'm not upset with the people from IRAQ but yes I'm upset with our government because they brag of being humanitarian and kind to the world but what about their own citizens?? we all here regardless the nation of our spouses are suffering and would like to see progress on our cases but what we get?? NOTHING there is no coordination no reliable workflow system.

[Mountain777 0]

It is prejudice and nothing more to suggest that all Iraqis are terrorists, and that's exactly what some people are stating in this thread.

And yes, Iraq was dangerous before. That doesn't get us out of responsibility for how dangerous it has become now. I'm not anti-war. But I recognize our responsibility in Iraq.

Anyway, I agree that it is the process that's screwed up.

And, anyone who can prove that their spouse is in danger can apply for an expedite. The process allows for it.

MsZ,

Judging from your style of writing... it sounds like you are a confused 16 year old girl.

I did not say that ALL Iraqi's are terrorists. Neither did anyone else in this thread (unless I overlooked something.) Don't write such stupidity... What prejudice? aaghh... GO and read again what was written... by me at least!

[S_AL_ 1]

Calm down everyone. USCIS has posted recent changes in the policy and it states that beneficaries from both Afghanistan and Iraq will fall straight under the category of cases to be expedited without any expedite request. Seeing the grave condition of both countries, especially Iraq where on average 40 people die in bombings every day I strongly believe anyone applying from there has a right to be considered as a very serious case. Its only human that USCIS has considered this. I do know the frustration of waiting for ever over these petitions but the Iraqis do deserve special attention. I hope we all get approved soon.

[Marlita 0]

Wow!! This is a RIDICULOUS post. How dare you use such allegations as to call out FSU like that. I think her husband is a refugee from some of her posts. A refugee of war....not sure. But to be upset about his name and being from the Middle East is crazy. Many people on here get approvals out of the normal timelines not just Iraqis. I think its a racist and prejudiced thing you did for placing this post and I hope VJ TOS removes it cause you are specifically calling out a fellow ( and nice) VJ member and basically suggesting her husband as a terriorist.

[Marlita 0]

Calm down everyone. USCIS has posted recent changes in the policy and it states that beneficaries from both Afghanistan and Iraq will fall straight under the category of cases to be expedited without any expedite request. Seeing the grave condition of both countries, especially Iraq where on average 40 people die in bombings every day I strongly believe anyone applying from there has a right to be considered as a very serious case. Its only human that USCIS has considered this. I do know the frustration of waiting for ever over these petitions but the Iraqis do deserve special attention. I hope we all get approved soon.

Exactly and Rocketta stated this along time ago after getting her approval in 2 weeks. Its posted at travel.state.gov. There's many African countries that are under this same expedite. And GOOD FOR THEM. Not all people living in these war torn countries should be considered the inablers of the war. I mean seriously...there's way more U.S. military over there than Iraqis. And the total number death toll is crazy high on the Iraq side not the US side. A human being is a human being no matter what country they happen to be born in. And if there is a way to help a decent human being who cannot help themselves then we all should be for that.

It is prejudice and nothing more to suggest that all Iraqis are terrorists, and that's exactly what some people are stating in this thread.

And yes, Iraq was dangerous before. That doesn't get us out of responsibility for how dangerous it has become now. I'm not anti-war. But I recognize our responsibility in Iraq.

Anyway, I agree that it is the process that's screwed up.

And, anyone who can prove that their spouse is in danger can apply for an expedite. The process allows for it.

MsZ,

Judging from your style of writing... it sounds like you are a confused 16 year old girl.

I did not say that ALL Iraqi's are terrorists. Neither did anyone else in this thread (unless I overlooked something.) Don't write such stupidity... What prejudice? aaghh... GO and read again what was written... by me at least!

Actually you specifically called out the name of FSU and her husband when making your point. So THAT was wrong on your part. If you wanted to make a general statement then why would you mention another fellow VJ'er and her specific case and even show links to it.

[Mountain777 0]

Calm down everyone. USCIS has posted recent changes in the policy and it states that beneficaries from both Afghanistan and Iraq will fall straight under the category of cases to be expedited without any expedite request. Seeing the grave condition of both countries, especially Iraq where on average 40 people die in bombings every day I strongly believe anyone applying from there has a right to be considered as a very serious case. Its only human that USCIS has considered this. I do know the frustration of waiting for ever over these petitions but the Iraqis do deserve special attention. I hope we all get approved soon.

Exactly and Rocketta stated this along time ago after getting her approval in 2 weeks. Its posted at travel.state.gov. There's many African countries that are under this same expedite. And GOOD FOR THEM. Not all people living in these war torn countries should be considered the inablers of the war. I mean seriously...there's way more U.S. military over there than Iraqis. And the total number death toll is crazy high on the Iraq side not the US side. A human being is a human being no matter what country they happen to be born in. And if there is a way to help a decent human being who cannot help themselves then we all should be for that.

It is prejudice and nothing more to suggest that all Iraqis are terrorists, and that's exactly what some people are stating in this thread.

And yes, Iraq was dangerous before. That doesn't get us out of responsibility for how dangerous it has become now. I'm not anti-war. But I recognize our responsibility in Iraq.

Anyway, I agree that it is the process that's screwed up.

And, anyone who can prove that their spouse is in danger can apply for an expedite. The process allows for it.

MsZ,

Judging from your style of writing... it sounds like you are a confused 16 year old girl.

I did not say that ALL Iraqi's are terrorists. Neither did anyone else in this thread (unless I overlooked something.) Don't write such stupidity... What prejudice? aaghh... GO and read again what was written... by me at least!

Actually you specifically called out the name of FSU and her husband when making your point. So THAT was wrong on your part. If you wanted to make a general statement then why would you mention another fellow VJ'er and her specific case and even show links to it.

I used their case as the example... since it was the case in front of me, and this subject. There is nothing wrong with that... nothing prejudice.. or hateful... or nazi... etc.

[Marlita 0]

Well I beg to differ. I dont think it was appropriate to use her case with the wording and dialogue you originally stated. I think she would be very hurt by that.

[S_AL_ 1]

Well I beg to differ. I dont think it was appropriate to use her case with the wording and dialogue you originally stated. I think she would be very hurt by that.

I agree 100% with you Marlita

[ROZA 0]

HAS ANYONE READ THE THREAD WRITEN TODAY INTITLED: 'FEBRUARY 2008 I-130'?

READ THE POST SENT IN BY USER NAME: FSUmome ...THIS PERSON TELLS THAT HER I-130 FOR HER IRAC HUSBAND NO LESS... WAS APPROVED 42 DAYS LATER! READ CLEARLY... 42 DAYS!! SHE IS NOW WAITING FOR HER HUSBAND IN IRAC TO RECIEVE HIS INTERVIEW DATE. THEY SENT THEIR I-130 INTO THE VERMONT SERVICE CENTER FEB. 6TH 2008

HOW CAN THIS BE? ...BESIDES THE FACT THAT USCIS MUST WORK ON CASES IN ORDER RECIEVED.... THAT IS NOT HAPPENEING IS IT? THIS PERSON IS FROM THE MIDDLE EAST, NAMED 'AHMED'???? WHO MUST GO THROUGH MANY, MANY, MANY, MONTHS OF NAME CHECKS TO SEE IF HE IS IN ANY WAY RELATED TO ALQUIDA ETC... RIGHT? THAT HAS NOT HAPPENED EITHER! COULD NOT HAVE EVER IN 42 DAYS.

HERE IS A LINK TO THEIR TIMELINE: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=32429

I THINK WE ALL MUST START WRITING TO OUR CONGRESSMEN, GOVERNORS, PRESIDENTS, AND/OR TO THE LOCAL NEWS STATIONS AND ANYONE ELSE WE CAN FIND TO START MAKING THIS KNOWN THAT THIS IS HAPPENING AND IT IS NOT CORRECT OR FAIR.

C'mon you get a life, how can you judge a person like this, what about the mess we have created in iraq???

they all are not related to Al quida so dont pass your judgement like GOD.

[S_AL_ 1]

HAS ANYONE READ THE THREAD WRITEN TODAY INTITLED: 'FEBRUARY 2008 I-130'?

READ THE POST SENT IN BY USER NAME: FSUmome ...THIS PERSON TELLS THAT HER I-130 FOR HER IRAC HUSBAND NO LESS... WAS APPROVED 42 DAYS LATER! READ CLEARLY... 42 DAYS!! SHE IS NOW WAITING FOR HER HUSBAND IN IRAC TO RECIEVE HIS INTERVIEW DATE. THEY SENT THEIR I-130 INTO THE VERMONT SERVICE CENTER FEB. 6TH 2008

HOW CAN THIS BE? ...BESIDES THE FACT THAT USCIS MUST WORK ON CASES IN ORDER RECIEVED.... THAT IS NOT HAPPENEING IS IT? THIS PERSON IS FROM THE MIDDLE EAST, NAMED 'AHMED'???? WHO MUST GO THROUGH MANY, MANY, MANY, MONTHS OF NAME CHECKS TO SEE IF HE IS IN ANY WAY RELATED TO ALQUIDA ETC... RIGHT? THAT HAS NOT HAPPENED EITHER! COULD NOT HAVE EVER IN 42 DAYS.

HERE IS A LINK TO THEIR TIMELINE: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=32429

I THINK WE ALL MUST START WRITING TO OUR CONGRESSMEN, GOVERNORS, PRESIDENTS, AND/OR TO THE LOCAL NEWS STATIONS AND ANYONE ELSE WE CAN FIND TO START MAKING THIS KNOWN THAT THIS IS HAPPENING AND IT IS NOT CORRECT OR FAIR.

C'mon you get a life, how can you judge a person like this, what about the mess we have created in iraq???

they all are not related to Al quida so dont pass your judgement like GOD.

Yes I strongly agree with you all. That person and her husband from Iraq mentioned in this thread deserve a written apology from one who began this thread.

[kitty loves moudi 0]

Unbelievable!! You go on about Iraqi ppl as IF u begin to know any. That Iraqi man is the husband of USC and she has equal rights to yours and mine!! If you don't like this policy the USA has made, then go to complain to Bush about it. Here in VJ all spouses, fiances, etc are the same... it is not USCIS that made that policy, it is your government. And get used to it, as they have fallen behind on approvals for Iraqis and have yet to approve something like 9,000 in the next few months!!!

Roza, Marlita, S AL, MsZ, Hyd,000 You are the cat's meow.

Edited May 24, 2008 by kitty loves moudi

[hyd617 1]

Unbelievable!! You go on about Iraqi ppl as IF u begin to know any. That Iraqi man is the husband of USC and she has equal rights to yours and mine!! If you don't like this policy the USA has made, then go to complain to Bush about it. Here in VJ all spouses, fiances, etc are the same... it is not USCIS that made that policy, it is your government. And get used to it, as they have fallen behind on approvals for Iraqis and have yet to approve something like 9,000 in the next few months!!!

Roza, Marlita, S AL, MsZ, Hyd,000 You are the cat's meow.

i totaly agree with kity.. if u r married to a us citizen spouse then in the US u r treated like one.. ppl need to move on with life and stop hating on other humans, i mean come on everyone is in this.. everyone is going thru a hard time.. deal with it.. if u dont like it here then move to ur foreign spouses country.. but being an american, you should treat eveyone equally..

[MsZ 6]

Mountain, I read what you wrote and the implication is clear. That it wasn't stated outright does not erase the motivation behind the posts. Using language that skirts what you are clearing implying does not change the implication. It is clear to most 16 year old girls and probably quite a few 13 year olds as well. Shall I ask my daughter her interpretation of what you wrote so we can get an actual 13 year old to call your post prejudiced? Then how would you insult her? Would you call her a 10 year old? Or maybe a 6 year old?