Sick of waiting... called USCIS

[Rachel Marie 0]

Since they updated their timeframes on the website and I currently fall within those timeframes (if you consider the send-date for the application and not the date of NOA1 as the date referenced) I called USCIS and talked to Brandon (rep ID G648409) and spoke with him briefly on my application.

My stupid effing lawyer messed up the paperwork and sent the I-129F and the I-130 together... for some reason, the I-130 was sent back and was REsent later. Apparently, according to Brandon with the southern accent, this should never have been done. He agrees with the Visa Journey process of sending the I-130 first and then the I-129F. Why it was done together I don't know, I just trusted my lawyer.

That being said, my I-129F was going to be approved within "2-3 months" according to Brandon, and my I-130 within 4-6 months. So, basically, Andrew can be down here on a K3 but can't be declared a resident until the I-130 is approved. Great. Which means he can live off of my measly earnings working in a call center. Wonderful. Splendid.

I don't know what to do. I'm at a loss for words and have been thinking about how this can be rectified. I'm writing letters to my congresswoman and senator, but I don't think that will help much.

What I really want to do (my mom put this idea in my head) is go to the Philly Inquirer and to inform them how re-freaking-diculous this is to get someone in the country legally! Heck, if anything, maybe a little bit of attention on my story will get something done. We've been married for over a year!

Has anyone else gone to the newspaper? Is it even worth a shot?

...I'm sorry this post is dripping with sarcasm, but I think you guys can understand.

[jonbless 0]

Since they updated their timeframes on the website and I currently fall within those timeframes (if you consider the send-date for the application and not the date of NOA1 as the date referenced) I called USCIS and talked to Brandon (rep ID G648409) and spoke with him briefly on my application.

My stupid effing lawyer messed up the paperwork and sent the I-129F and the I-130 together... for some reason, the I-130 was sent back and was REsent later. Apparently, according to Brandon with the southern accent, this should never have been done. He agrees with the Visa Journey process of sending the I-130 first and then the I-129F. Why it was done together I don't know, I just trusted my lawyer.

That being said, my I-129F was going to be approved within "2-3 months" according to Brandon, and my I-130 within 4-6 months. So, basically, Andrew can be down here on a K3 but can't be declared a resident until the I-130 is approved. Great. Which means he can live off of my measly earnings working in a call center. Wonderful. Splendid.

I don't know what to do. I'm at a loss for words and have been thinking about how this can be rectified. I'm writing letters to my congresswoman and senator, but I don't think that will help much.

What I really want to do (my mom put this idea in my head) is go to the Philly Inquirer and to inform them how re-freaking-diculous this is to get someone in the country legally! Heck, if anything, maybe a little bit of attention on my story will get something done. We've been married for over a year!

Has anyone else gone to the newspaper? Is it even worth a shot?

...I'm sorry this post is dripping with sarcasm, but I think you guys can understand.

We are nearing one year.

I can understand!

[pushbrk 12,877]

Since they updated their timeframes on the website and I currently fall within those timeframes (if you consider the send-date for the application and not the date of NOA1 as the date referenced) I called USCIS and talked to Brandon (rep ID G648409) and spoke with him briefly on my application.

My stupid effing lawyer messed up the paperwork and sent the I-129F and the I-130 together... for some reason, the I-130 was sent back and was REsent later. Apparently, according to Brandon with the southern accent, this should never have been done. He agrees with the Visa Journey process of sending the I-130 first and then the I-129F. Why it was done together I don't know, I just trusted my lawyer.

That being said, my I-129F was going to be approved within "2-3 months" according to Brandon, and my I-130 within 4-6 months. So, basically, Andrew can be down here on a K3 but can't be declared a resident until the I-130 is approved. Great. Which means he can live off of my measly earnings working in a call center. Wonderful. Splendid.

I don't know what to do. I'm at a loss for words and have been thinking about how this can be rectified. I'm writing letters to my congresswoman and senator, but I don't think that will help much.

What I really want to do (my mom put this idea in my head) is go to the Philly Inquirer and to inform them how re-freaking-diculous this is to get someone in the country legally! Heck, if anything, maybe a little bit of attention on my story will get something done. We've been married for over a year!

Has anyone else gone to the newspaper? Is it even worth a shot?

...I'm sorry this post is dripping with sarcasm, but I think you guys can understand.

This is why I've typed the following sentence over one hundred times. If you want an immigrant visa, don't file an I-129F for spouse.

Actually a few members have bee successful filing both petitions together, directly to the service center.

[MsZ 6]

Why did they return the I-130? It makes no sense!

[Phillip2 3]

I filed in jan. and have only filed the 130 and have just and NOA 1 and that has been all. the Vermontservice Center has not changed the date for the I 130 for three months now. were california caught all the way up to December in two months. I am happy for the California people but what has happened with the Vermont people.

[nunyab 0]

I don't understand why your lawyer sent both the I129f and I130 if your goal was a CR1???? I'd ask some hard questions to your attorney...

Newspapers?? give it a shot the general population has no idea how hard it is but than again would bringing a negative view of USCIS impact your petition???? I haven't a clue.

Good luck with your decsion...let us know.