Lets collect some information about IMBRA effects

[rlt 0]

Well, I just called. I told her that Our petition was returned do to the new IMBRA law, and asked if there were any new developments with the new form and the emergency information request. She asked for our receipt number and comes back on the phone and says, ok you wanted to know if your case has been recalled. I so no, I wanted to know when they were going to begin requesting the new information required, and how they will request it. She said, ummm we are waiting for instruction on that, and WE ARE WAITING TO. I just wanted say to her, well you are just waiting so you can continue your work, our lives are on hold. She had no timeframe. From her responses, I think she knows something, but they don't want to tell you a timeframe, because then they will be held to it. I HATE WAITING!!!!!!!!

I know! That´s the worst.

Well, I only think they are waiting indeed, but the people we speak to on the phone are not actually USCIS officers. They are instructed to give us information.

So maybe these guys are waiting but it doesn´t mean that USCIS is waiting as well. Maybe they are doing something and will let the phone-people know once they have it sorted.

That´s how I hope things are working right now...

It says on the OMB website that the I129F is still pending.

But it doesn´t have the ** meaning received recently anymore.

Don´t know if that´s good or not.

[Ladylethal 12]

I don't even want to think at my mental state if we hear nothing this week.

[MrsWhizz 0]

I don't even want to think at my mental state if we hear nothing this week.

*hugs*

I know what you mean. I think I have already lost the plot. Hang in there. This can't last forever.

[AndyMisiu 0]

Sorry, but this is fu*#ing bulls#@t!!!!!!!!!!

I was ok with the waiting until today!!! how the hell can they just leave everyone in the dark like this!! I think we should round up all there spouses and lock them in a cell until they resolve this issue.... now!!!!

I can't believe how this is being handled!!!!!

ok! thanks for letting me vent!!

I'm spending the last 2 day's in Poland with my fiancee and I wanted to file when I got back!! I hoped it would be resolved before my return!! it's not looking good!! I"m losing hope for a quick fix, every optimistic conclusion we have come up with has been shot down!!!!

Ok! keep prayin!! it's all we have!!

[Jello 0]

This is probably just more wishful thinking (just looking for anything positive at this point). Has anyone checked out the following web page – http://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main. This is a web page you are directed to from the OMB’s website regarding Regulatory Matters. It is for the public to post comments on Federal Regulations listed in the Federal Register (i.e. the new I-129f petition).

If you perform a search for USCIS and All Documents then sort by date, you will see the new I-129f request for comments. If you then perform a search for USCIS and Documents Open for Comment, the new I-129f is not listed. Hopefully, this means they have closed comments early due to emergency approval.

Regardless, I'm sure we will continue to be kept in the dark but hopefully it means something positive.

[Ladylethal 12]

But it´s showing the 60-day notice one, dated 05-26th. So dunno, I hope it´s good news.

[rlt 0]

This is probably just more wishful thinking (just looking for anything positive at this point). Has anyone checked out the following web page – http://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main. This is a web page you are directed to from the OMB’s website regarding Regulatory Matters. It is for the public to post comments on Federal Regulations listed in the Federal Register (i.e. the new I-129f petition).

If you perform a search for USCIS and All Documents then sort by date, you will see the new I-129f request for comments. If you then perform a search for USCIS and Documents Open for Comment, the new I-129f is not listed. Hopefully, this means they have closed comments early due to emergency approval.

Regardless, I'm sure we will continue to be kept in the dark but hopefully it means something positive.

True.

What doesn´t make much sense is that if the emergency request is approved, it would be valid for 180 days, and they would keep colleting comments for the first 60 days.

I don´t know...

The worst thing for me is that all the information we got so far were provided by members of VJ. Everytime something new came up it was posted here by someone who found it on a website.

They never contacted us. And it´s been a while now.

It doesn´t seem to me that our misery will make than release any sort of news.

[Razor 0]

I suspect USICS reason for a news blackout is that they don’t want to cause any confusion until all things are final.

[kitkat1 5]

Not sure if someone already posted this a few pages back. As I understand this, DHS has given notice that they have revised their original request for comments on the new proposed form and asked for ANOTHER 30 days as of May 26. This is getting out of hand. If you have not emailed your comment, NOW would be a good time to do so.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of an Existing

Information Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection under Review; Exemption from NSEERS Registration

Requirements (OMB Control No. 1653–0035).

The Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and CustomsEnforcement (ICE) has submitted the

following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on February 28, 2006 at 71 FR 10044, allowing for a 60- day public comment period. No comments were received by ICE on thisproposed information collection. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until June 26, 2006. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS, Director, Regulatory Management Division, Clearance Office,

111 Massachusetts Avenue, 3008, Washington, DC 20529. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202–272–8352 or via e-mail at rfs.regs@dhs.gov. When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add OMB Control Number 1653–0035. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following four points:

(1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the

functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information,

including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the

use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or

other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

Edited June 12, 2006 by kitkat1

[hockeygal 0]

criminy. What public would be commenting other than people in the process who want it sped up, not extended another 30 days for more comment!

I have had to give up my apartment as of August. I will be spending the rest of this process living in a friend's basement with all my belongings in boxes around me. I can deal with it, but I noted this morning my timeline expected approval date is now one full month later than it was when I started this process! ah well. I will continue to hope that once this gets resolved, all our approvals will fly off the adjudicator's desks!

[TracyTN 237]

Here's a comment for them: You SUCK!!!!!!!!!!

[rlt 0]

Not sure if someone already posted this a few pages back. As I understand this, DHS has given notice that they have revised their original request for comments on the new proposed form and asked for ANOTHER 30 days as of May 26. This is getting out of hand. If you have not emailed your comment, NOW would be a good time to do so.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of an Existing

Information Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection under Review; Exemption from NSEERS Registration

Requirements (OMB Control No. 1653–0035).

The Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and CustomsEnforcement (ICE) has submitted the

following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on February 28, 2006 at 71 FR 10044, allowing for a 60- day public comment period. No comments were received by ICE on thisproposed information collection. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until June 26, 2006. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS, Director, Regulatory Management Division, Clearance Office,

111 Massachusetts Avenue, 3008, Washington, DC 20529. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202–272–8352 or via e-mail at rfs.regs@dhs.gov. When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add OMB Control Number 1653–0035. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following four points:

(1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the

functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information,

including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the

use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or

other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

Can you please post the link?

About the comments, I´m worried because people anti-IMBRA are sending a lot of letters, emails, etc asking OMB not to approve the new form.

I read this in a lawyer´s website.

Kitkat, please post the link to this statement. I´m lost and don´t knoe if I had read this before!

thanks!

[MrsWhizz 0]

Here's a comment for them: You SUCK!!!!!!!!!!

[kitkat1 5]

Kitkat, please post the link to this statement. I´m lost and don´t knoe if I had read this before!

thanks!

I received this as a PDF from a friend who works for the gov. Try going here:

http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/mu...&WAISmaxHits=40

and then click on PDF.

If that doesn't work, start at: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html

type "fiance" into the search box and the forms will come up - the PDF is the most recent and the one that indicates an additional 30 days of comment.

PEOPLE, Email your comments about wanting e-filing NOW

[kitkat1 5]

I already sent an email 2 weeks ago with my comments about e-filing.

Here's what I want to send now - is this a REALLY bad idea?

How much longer can you people drag this out? Thousands of people are stuck in limbo until a form is approved to comply with IMBRA. The bill was approved in January. The law went into effect in March. Why you could not have provided correct forms for people to use to file after March 6 in incomprehensible.

1. Clearly the information on the proposed form is necessary - check

4. Clearly petitioners whose lives are on hold due to USCIS’s inefficiency want the form to be available electronically and want to be able to e-file – check

What more do you need to know?