OKAY VERMONT FILERS, WE HAVE TO DO SOMETHING

[MrsRowe 2]

OKAY, GUYS, TIME TO RALLY THE TROOPS. Vermont is not moving from July 30th, we need to make a huge effort here or continue down this pathetic road. I say that we are being taken for granted. I say that Vermont is doing nothing at all, posting July 30th while approving applications filed in December and leaving October and November applications behind. Let's pull together and figure something out. We need to do something to get their attention or this is going to go on for a long, long time. Who is with me. Let's brainstorm. I am in battle mode. Tired of sitting around waiting while my husband is miles away and my daughter is growing up without him. Come on people, lets work together. Gather ideas, something has got to give.

[Ilya R. 0]

The only reasonable thing is to have all the vermont applicants ask a site moderator to send an email containing mass inuiry and explanation why filers from april are getting approved and why some october/sept filers are getting shafted? And ofcorse explain their Fifo Policy and address July 30th, why is that magical date still here.

P.S. Did anyone notice which of their petition improved on dates dramatically? Thats prolly the priority visas.

[*Snowdrop* 604]

It all feels a bit hopeless - I'm not sure what can be done. My heart sank when I saw the date hadn't changed again. What do you think has happened to our applications - it seems as though Dec onwards are being looked at but the ones left over from before that have just been misplaced somewhere.

[Ilya R. 0]

write a mass letter to the new director of immigration(with CC: all important members of congress/senate) stating a big problem with their fifo system, attaching everyone's EAC #? hoping for a response?

Edited June 18, 2008 by Ilya R.

[yash_ash 0]

Yes, I am with you all, let’s figure out something. As I mentioned in the earlier post, CSC is way ahead…same processing date for last 4 months for VSC

[MsZ 6]

I'm feeling pretty demoralized. I was thinking about blocking this site and the USCIS site from my daily rounds just so I can stop feeling so irritated and sad about the process AND my government.

This doesn't hurt my relationship with my husband as much as it hurts my "relationship" with my country.

[MrsRowe 2]

It all feels a bit hopeless - I'm not sure what can be done. My heart sank when I saw the date hadn't changed again. What do you think has happened to our applications - it seems as though Dec onwards are being looked at but the ones left over from before that have just been misplaced somewhere.

I like this idea. I will draft a letter and have it up by the end of the day. I will volunteer to coordinate but i will need help. We have to do something.

[Ilya R. 0]

What Vermont Center needs is a kick in the ###!

[brnidokiegurl 0]

Wish something would change i know my timeline jumped 10 days further ..looking worse

[MsZ 6]

Look at employment related dates -- all within 3-ish months.

But California's the same way, so why can they process family apps and Vermont can't? IMO, no reason. They're choosing not to.

[Dr. Nick 0]

How about sending a copy of the letter to the New York Times, while we are at it? They wrote about the USCIS in the past and brought to light many issues they were having, and most likely still have. The public awareness may force them to assign family based petitions higher priority. Most folks don't have a clue what's going on with the family based petitions at the VSC, heck if I knew how this 'process' works, I wouldn't be here now.

[CJ Vasani 0]

i am in...let's go guns blazing! this is totally ridiculous! I've put in inquiry with my local congressman's office to find out what's up with the dates...i am sure i'll get no response or a useless response.

[Ilya R. 0]

How about sending a copy of the letter to the New York Times, while we are at it? They wrote about the USCIS in the past and brought to light many issues they were having, and most likely still have. The public awareness may force them to assign family based petitions higher priority. Most folks don't have a clue what's going on with the family based petitions at the VSC, heck if I knew how this 'process' works, I wouldn't be here now.

I think they'll only write something up if alot of people are involved.

[Mystique 0]

I believe there might be some mistake or either they have lot of applications for I130 petition. Guys also remember I130 petition is for immediate relative. your parents, spouse and children under 21 all fall under same category.

Where can I find information on what states are covered under Vermont? I know NJ is included under VSC and they have lot of filers.

I feel now I've done a big mistake by not going for K3. Is it too late look at my timeline I received NOA1 April 29th abt 1.5 months ago.

[EZO 0]

count me in...

(this is my first post, but i have been following vj for 8 months)