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zidane   0

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Hi, I am a January K3 filer and still waiting for approvals. I want to contact my congress person to maybe try to speed things up.

Can someone tell me how to find out who my congress person is? And then how I can contact him / her? I live in Texas. Thanks!

K3 Visa

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Islamabad, Pakistan

I-130 Sent : 2008-01-22

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-02-13

I-130 Approval : 2008-09-08

I-129F Sent : 2008-03-03

I-129F NOA1 : 2008-03-04 (Received in post : 2008-03-18)

I-129F NOA2 : 2008-09-08

NVC Received : 2008-09-15

NVC left: 2008-09-16

Embassy received: Around 2008-09-23

Package 3.5 received: 2008-10-08

PAckage 3.5 sent: 2008-10-09

Medical: 2008-11-10

Interview date: 2008-11-24

Date of entry into US: 2008-12-14

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https://forms.house.gov/wyr/welcome.shtml

06/11/2007 Married

07/23/2007 Sent I-130 (priority date)

08/02/2007 NOA-1

12/21/2007 Approval (checked online)Merry Christmas

12/26/2007 NAO-2 postmarked

NVC

01/07/2008 NVC received case number assigned

01/28/2008 NVC generates and mails DS-3032 and AOS bill

01/29/2008 (DS-3032 request emailed by husband and fee paid using James shortcuts)

02/01/2008 AOS fee bill received by NVC

02/05/2008 I-864 packet generated (called NVC for this information)

02/09/2008 mailed I-864 packet priority mail

02/11/2008 IV Fee bill generated and paid IV bill using experimental shortcut

02/19/2008 recieved IV fee bill

03/24/2008 DS-230 generated (NVC operator informed me)

04/21/2008 CASE COMPLETE/ interview date JUNE 6th

06/06/2008 AP

12/15/2008 case returned for further review

10/01/2009 USCIS REAFFIRMS APPROVAL CASE SENT TO DOS

11/09/2009 CASE BACK IN CHENNAI

12/10/2009 2ND INTERVIEW rescheduled twice, now Feb. 12th 2010

02/19/2010 Passport with IR-1 visa recieved

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zidane   0

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While writing a letter to the congressperson, should we include case details such as receipt numbers?

K3 Visa

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Islamabad, Pakistan

I-130 Sent : 2008-01-22

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-02-13

I-130 Approval : 2008-09-08

I-129F Sent : 2008-03-03

I-129F NOA1 : 2008-03-04 (Received in post : 2008-03-18)

I-129F NOA2 : 2008-09-08

NVC Received : 2008-09-15

NVC left: 2008-09-16

Embassy received: Around 2008-09-23

Package 3.5 received: 2008-10-08

PAckage 3.5 sent: 2008-10-09

Medical: 2008-11-10

Interview date: 2008-11-24

Date of entry into US: 2008-12-14

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While writing a letter to the congressperson, should we include case details such as receipt numbers?

I believe your congress person will need the receipt numbers in order to submit an inquiry on your behalf.

I checked this link but it was not updated with my correct congressperson. We changed in June of 2008. I'm not sure about Texas, but you may want to double check. The address listed was correct, but the old congressman's name was listed. Best of luck!

I-130 Journey

03/12/2008 I-130 Sent

03/17/2008 NOA1

05/07/2008, 05/08/2008 Touched

10/31/2008 Approved!!

NVC Journey

11/07/2008 I-130 Received; Case Number Assigned

11/12/2008 AOS Fee Bill Generated/DS3032 mailed

11/12/2008 Emailed DS3032 11/13/2008 Mailed DS3032 Hardcopy

11/15/2008 AOS Fee Bill Received in Mail (IIN Received in the mail)

11/17/2008 Paid AOS Fee Online

11/17/2008 DS3032 Accepted

11/18/2008 AOS Fee shows as Paid; Mailed AOS Packet overnight

11/18/2008 IV Fee Available, IV Fee Paid Online

11/20/2008 Mailed DS230 Packet Overnight, AOS Entered into the system (False RFE Message) Rec 11/21

11/24/2008 IV Bill hardcopy received (not needed since I paid online)

11/26/2008 NVC Case Complete 19 days!!

12/23/2008 CR1Visa In Hand

12/24/2008 POE San Juan

US Entry

01/09/2009 Welcome Letter/Card Processing ordered

01/15/2009 Green Card Received, 01/14/2009 SS Card Received

Removal of Conditions

10/16/2010 I751 Sent

10/25/2010 NOA Received NOA Date 10/19/2010

01/12/2011 Biometrics (Biometrics letter date 12/15/2010)

03/03/2011 Approved - Card Production Ordered

03/10/2011 GC Received

US Citizenship

10/13/2011 N400 Sent

10/18/2011 NOA 10/19/2011 Check Cashed

04/17/2012 Email bio letter sent (received 4/19/12)

04/24/2012 Early Bio due to travel plans (bio date orig 5/11/12)

04/30/2012 Interview letter received

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Hi, I am a January K3 filer and still waiting for approvals. I want to contact my congress person to maybe try to speed things up.

Can someone tell me how to find out who my congress person is? And then how I can contact him / her? I live in Texas. Thanks!

what part of texas do you live in? Yes, your congressman do need all the information about your case pending at USCIS. They will also make you sign form so they can inquire about your case. Make sure you tell your congressman about specific things you want them to inquire, otherwise they will only inquire about processing time.

Krunal

U.S. Passport

xx-xx-2012: Passport application sent

I-130 petition for Sibling

07-19-2012: Sent I-130 via Priority mail

07-23-2012: I-130 received by PHX lbx (forwarded to california)

07-23-2012: Priority date

07-30-2012: I-797 receipt received

1. CR1 [Completed: 2009/Total Days: 325]

2. ROC [Completed: 2011/Total Days: 222]

3. CITIZENSHIP [Completed: 2012/Total Days: 125]

4. US PASSPORT [Completed: 2012/Total Days: ]

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Y's_habibitk   2

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Yu will also need a "privacy release form. Copy and paste, change names accordingly and include it with the letter. :)

http://bachus.house.gov/HoR/AL06/Helping+Y...e+Form+Page.htm

I am mailing a letter tomorrow. I'm not out of the current processing times, but I dont really care. The timelines are going backwards(which I kindly mentioned in my letter),so what difference does it make anyway right? <_< By the time the letter reaches my congressman the processing time at VSC may be Aug 29th 1989. lol

I also included my reciept numbers and which service center we are at.

Good Luck!

Lisa

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"you fondle my trigger then you blame my gun"

Timeline: 13 month long journey from filing to visa in hand

If you were lucky and got an approval and reunion with your loved one rather quickly; Please refrain from telling people who waited 6+ months just to get out of a service center to "chill out" or to "stop whining" It's insensitive,and unecessary. Once you walk a mile in their shoes you will understand and be heard.

Thanks!

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zidane   0

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Yeah the processing times are a killer. We've been waiting for a very long time it seems but still remain within the processing times.

Good luck to you

Yu will also need a "privacy release form. Copy and paste, change names accordingly and include it with the letter. :)

http://bachus.house.gov/HoR/AL06/Helping+Y...e+Form+Page.htm

I am mailing a letter tomorrow. I'm not out of the current processing times, but I dont really care. The timelines are going backwards(which I kindly mentioned in my letter),so what difference does it make anyway right? <_< By the time the letter reaches my congressman the processing time at VSC may be Aug 29th 1989. lol

I also included my reciept numbers and which service center we are at.

Good Luck!

Lisa

K3 Visa

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Islamabad, Pakistan

I-130 Sent : 2008-01-22

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-02-13

I-130 Approval : 2008-09-08

I-129F Sent : 2008-03-03

I-129F NOA1 : 2008-03-04 (Received in post : 2008-03-18)

I-129F NOA2 : 2008-09-08

NVC Received : 2008-09-15

NVC left: 2008-09-16

Embassy received: Around 2008-09-23

Package 3.5 received: 2008-10-08

PAckage 3.5 sent: 2008-10-09

Medical: 2008-11-10

Interview date: 2008-11-24

Date of entry into US: 2008-12-14

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filirican   3

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wow! i submitted my I 129F on march 2008 and got approved in may..i guess its a case to case basis..hang in there! it will come soon! goodluck!

Love is an unexpected thing...and when it arrives grab it with all ur heart....it may pass u jsut once.......

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11.20.07 : mailed I130

01.23.08 : NOA1

04.21.08 : mailed I129F

04.22.08 : NOA1

05.14.08 : NOA2 both for I 130 and I 129F

06.26.08 : medical exam 2nd day PASSED!!

07.09.08 : interview day! PASSED! PINK SLIP!

07.15.08 : visa on hand!!!

08.01.08 : POE SFO (home with my papi!)

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zidane   0

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Also my case is in Vermont. California was going very fast.

wow! i submitted my I 129F on march 2008 and got approved in may..i guess its a case to case basis..hang in there! it will come soon! goodluck!

K3 Visa

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Islamabad, Pakistan

I-130 Sent : 2008-01-22

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-02-13

I-130 Approval : 2008-09-08

I-129F Sent : 2008-03-03

I-129F NOA1 : 2008-03-04 (Received in post : 2008-03-18)

I-129F NOA2 : 2008-09-08

NVC Received : 2008-09-15

NVC left: 2008-09-16

Embassy received: Around 2008-09-23

Package 3.5 received: 2008-10-08

PAckage 3.5 sent: 2008-10-09

Medical: 2008-11-10

Interview date: 2008-11-24

Date of entry into US: 2008-12-14

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I am sorry guys, but, can anyone tell me who is "congress person"? I had never listened this word, even about exist this person. Excuse-me all, but, if this person really can help us, I really want to send him a email. Anyone can tell us?

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2ond journey   0

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Example Letter

When contacting our office, it is important that you have a written request for aid. Below is a template you may use to ensure you include all information relevent to our work on your behalf.

In addition, please complete the Privacy Act Waiver Form and include it with your letter.

Dear Senator Ted Stevens,

(In your first paragraph, state your general concern, then take a few sentences to explain pertinent background information.)

(In your second paragraph, explain what actions you have taken to resolve your concerns, and any further difficulties that arose.)

(In your concluding paragraph, clearly state any specific actions you are requesting. If you enclose copies of any documents, explain what they are. Share any necessary identification information that may be of assistance and provide your contact information.)

Provide your signature.

Maybe this might help alittle too :star:

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I am sorry guys, but, can anyone tell me who is "congress person"? I had never listened this word, even about exist this person. Excuse-me all, but, if this person really can help us, I really want to send him a email. Anyone can tell us?

congressperson is usually is a resprisentative in ur district where u live...if u live in a small state then a congressperson may take care of a few counties...

a congressperson is like ur representative in the government for ur district...

hope that helps.

USCIS (Vermont Service Center) Journey

Mailed I-130 Packet on 05/27/08

Approved: 12/23/08

NVC Journey

NVC Case Number assigned 01/02/09

Case Completed 01/21/09

End of Visa Journey

New Delhi Embassy Interview 03/17/09

VISA APPROVED!!!!!

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I am sorry guys, but, can anyone tell me who is "congress person"? I had never listened this word, even about exist this person. Excuse-me all, but, if this person really can help us, I really want to send him a email. Anyone can tell us?

congressperson is usually is a resprisentative in ur district where u live...if u live in a small state then a congressperson may take care of a few counties...

a congressperson is like ur representative in the government for ur district...

hope that helps.

Oww...Thanksss...but, tell me something: Can the congressperson helps us with our k3 case?Anyone sent a email to him and he did something for to be faster the k3 process?

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zidane   0

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Thanks.

I already sent an email to my congress person, Michael McCaul. His website didn't have a format of the letter we should write, or a privacy waiver form.

I suppose now we should write him another letter including the privacy waiver form and post this. Hopefully that will help.

CarolWygland, a congress person is a member of the US house of representatives. Every area has one to represent it. People have contacted their representatives to ask USCIS about their cases, sometimes it helps if the situation deserves it.

If you've been waiting for a long time, you should look up yours from that link above.

https://forms.house.gov/wyr/welcome.shtml

K3 Visa

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Islamabad, Pakistan

I-130 Sent : 2008-01-22

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-02-13

I-130 Approval : 2008-09-08

I-129F Sent : 2008-03-03

I-129F NOA1 : 2008-03-04 (Received in post : 2008-03-18)

I-129F NOA2 : 2008-09-08

NVC Received : 2008-09-15

NVC left: 2008-09-16

Embassy received: Around 2008-09-23

Package 3.5 received: 2008-10-08

PAckage 3.5 sent: 2008-10-09

Medical: 2008-11-10

Interview date: 2008-11-24

Date of entry into US: 2008-12-14

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Hi, I am a January K3 filer and still waiting for approvals. I want to contact my congress person to maybe try to speed things up.

Can someone tell me how to find out who my congress person is? And then how I can contact him / her? I live in Texas. Thanks!

Here is a link to find your Senators and Congress person. Just enter your address and it will give you their names and telephone numbers.

http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/

Good luck.

11/03/07: Civil Wedding

05/03/08: Religious Wedding

I-130 Timeline

11/27/07: I-130 sent to VSC

01/28/08: NOA1

02/24/08: Touched

08/13/08: I-130 transferred from VSC to CSC

08/14/08: Touched

08/21/08: I-130 now pending at CSC

09/17/08: Touched in the morning

09/17/08: NOA2 - Approval email sent at 10:15 PM. 295 days. 9 months, 21 days

09/18/08: Touched

09/19/08: Touched

NVC Timeline

09/24/08: Case number generated

10/02/08: AOS and IV invoice mailed by NVC. DS-3032 not needed

10/07/08: AOS invoiced received and paid online

10/08/08: IV invoice paid online

10/09/08: AOS and IV shows paid in online system. Printed bar coded pages

10/10/08: Mailed I864 package

10/14/08: I-864 package received at NVC

10/16/08: Mailed DS-230 package

10/17/08: DS-230 package received at NVC

10/24/08: Case complete. 31 days from NVC receipt to completion

10/29/08: NVC assigned interview date of 12/22/08

The last mile

12/22/08: Interview at the Lima, Peru embassy completed

12/23/08: Passport and documents picked up at DHL facility in Lima

12/27/08: Point of Entry - Miami International Airport. 398 days. 1 year, 1 month from submission of I130 to U.S. arrival

01/21/09: My wife received Residence Card in the mail

02/13/09: My wife received Social Security Card in the mail (had to go to SS office and apply in person)

I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

12/08/10: Received at VSC

12/24/10: Biometrics notice date

01/14/11: Biometrics appointment date

05/10/11: Approval letter received

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