Need Help Please

[Krystle + Tiago 0]

If you have an NOA1 date in July or August or later and have already received approval notice (NOA2)...pleeeeeeeease read.

First of all, I would like to say congrats to those who have gotten approvals. Wish I could say the same! I am a June Filer with NOA1 date June 5th. We have not had an RFE or anything, no news, and last touch was June 26th. I have contacted my senators about our case. I have told them that contrary to what Vermont tells them, they have begun approving July and even August filers. My Senator has asked if I could get a receipt number from a July or August filer who has there NOA2 already (and who has not been expedited) so they can further look into this issue. I'm sure this is a strange request, but they are just trying to follow up because Vermont obviously is not honoring the first come, first serve promise that they make. Which we all know has been an ongoing issue. I'm not trying to get anyone in trouble or anything like that. And I'm truly happy for those of you who have already gotten approvals. I would not wish this long wait of no answers upon anyone. So basically, I'm just asking for help. Really trying to be proactive and get Vermont on the ball! Thanks for you time and anyone who may be of some help. And I'm open for any questions. Thanks!

[Krystle + Tiago 0]

This is what my Senator sent me today....

I just followed up with the Vermont Center and they informed us that they do process the cases by date. I talked with the supervisor there and she said the only reason those other applicants would have received their approval notices before you is if their case had been expedited. If this is not the case and you know this for sure, she suggests you provide us with the receipt # and name of another applicant you know that received theirs before yourself but had a later received date and they will look into this. You can email me the information if you like….

[Stinky Monkey 1]

We all know that Vermont does not process in date order which is not fair

I do understand and agree with what you are saying but to be honest and this is just my opinion they will just say that they are processing in date order but some security checks come back faster than others.

I wish you luck and hope to get your NOA2 soon

[Krystle + Tiago 0]

Maybe, but at this point I'm willing to do whatever to find out anything about our case. And at least they will be telling that to my Senator. Maybe if we had enough people stand up and help out, we could change things for future filers

[Cham 3]

Maybe, but at this point I'm willing to do whatever to find out anything about our case. And at least they will be telling that to my Senator. Maybe if we had enough people stand up and help out, we could change things for future filers

although I know you are upset about this I know it is rough on you. I do not think anyone will want to give out their number in fear of being scammed. Why not post your senators number and whom you have talked to with your name

and let those who have received the noa 2 in july or august from Vermont call them on your behalf. To me that would be safer then handing out their noa2 number.

just my two cents

[Krystle + Tiago 0]

Maybe, but at this point I'm willing to do whatever to find out anything about our case. And at least they will be telling that to my Senator. Maybe if we had enough people stand up and help out, we could change things for future filers

although I know you are upset about this I know it is rough on you. I do not think anyone will want to give out their number in fear of being scammed. Why not post your senators number and whom you have talked to with your name

and let those who have received the noa 2 in july or august from Vermont call them on your behalf. To me that would be safer then handing out their noa2 number.

just my two cents

Thanks that is a great idea! I will post it.

[Krystle + Tiago 0]

As requested the information for the person in contact is:

Senator Lamar Alexander (Tennessee)

Heather Downs (who I spoke with)

phone # 865-545-4253

email address: Heather_Downs@alexander.senate.gov

If anyone is willing to help, pleeeeeeeeease do. Thank you all so much already just for your time in reading this

And if your willing, if anyone makes a contact to Heather, can you just send me a vague message telling me that you did. Just so that I know they have received something. If not, no biggie. Again, only filers who have not been expedited please. Thank you.

[RadzNSteve 0]

IM from TN also and glad to hear the senator is trying to assist you. IM also a june filer and I wish you luck on getting something done. I hope that someone from the July and Ausgust filers help you out.

[Krystle + Tiago 0]

IM from TN also and glad to hear the senator is trying to assist you. IM also a june filer and I wish you luck on getting something done. I hope that someone from the July and Ausgust filers help you out.

Thank you Steve (right)? I've seen ya on the June thread. Congrats on your status! Hope everything continues to work out for you

[panterchen 1]

Hey,

we are here waiting still too.

I have already posted it a few times, but have you already tried an infopass appointment???

We had one last week and they could actually tell us that yes we are late but we have already been assigned to an officer Nov 13 and that we should hear something within 2-4 weeks from now.

Those people cannot speed up the process (however they can put a service request for you in) but have more information than the call center agents or the online platform. And if you ask, they will probably also tell you if you got stuck in some checks or if there is anything wrong with your case!! We did it. She said, for now, she doesn't see why there should be anything wrong with our case. It's just a little late which might be due to the officer's vacations etc.

Infopass offices are in every major city. Make an appointment on the USCIS webpage a few days in advance and go there with your NOA1. It really helped us to know what's going on and you finally get to speak to a life person. Even though she tried to tell us the "we are aprproving March right now"-sentence, she was reasonable when my faincé told her what we know and that this is not true. She just said "hmm...okay, true." Be polite, reasonable and I am almost 90% sure they will try to help you. If not, try a different office!

I am sorry to hear about your case, but there are a few june filers still waiting. Seems we all got a little late in processing time to me.

Edited December 4, 2008 by panterchen

[Krystle + Tiago 0]

Hey,

we are here waiting still too.

I have already posted it a few times, but have you already tried an infopass appointment???

We had one last week and they could actually tell us that yes we are late but we have already been assigned to an officer Nov 13 and that we should hear something within 2-4 weeks from now.

Those people cannot speed up the process (however they can put a service request for you in) but have more information than the call center agents or the online platform. And if you ask, they will probably also tell you if you got stuck in some checks or if there is anything wrong with your case!! We did it. She said, for now, she doesn't see why there should be anything wrong with our case. It's just a little late which might be due to the officer's vacations etc.

Infopass offices are in every major city. Make an appointment on the USCIS webpage a few days in advance and go there with your NOA1. It really helped us to know what's going on and you finally get to speak to a life person. Even though she tried to tell us the "we are aprproving March right now"-sentence, she was reasonable when my faincé told her what we know and that this is not true. She just said "hmm...okay, true." Be polite, reasonable and I am almost 90% sure they will try to help you. If not, try a different office!

I am sorry to hear about your case, but there are a few june filers still waiting. Seems we all got a little late in processing time to me.

Thanks for your suggestion, but I checked into the Infopass and the nearest office is in Memphis which is about a 6 hour drive. So not very feasible at the moment. Glad it worked out for you!

I'm just so over the system and there are obvious changes that need to be made. So, if there is the slightest bit of chance that I can get these Senators to listen and take a "closer" look into it, then all the wait will be well worth it for me in the end. So now I have something to keep me occupied while I wait......LETS MAKE CHANGE PEOPLE

[jeffmelody 0]

Krystle/Tiago

I have sent email to my congressman from web again on Sunday. will fax them the same message tomorrow to follow up.

will let you know if there is any update. -Jeff

panterchen- I appreciate your information and will infopass after the response from congressman.

[MORAN&ELMA 0]

I find out that Iam not the only trying to see what is taking them so long with our NOA2 your right its not first come first serve. I have emailed and faxed copied phoned and mailed copys of everything to my congressman and senator . I think if you got paid for after they did the cases that would work faster lol No visa approved no pay check lol How about if we all went to vermont and formed a line at their office door on a monday then maybe they would start thinking they need to get their act together because we all need answers and our loves one with us now . The time we spend apart from them we can never get back never never

[Krystle + Tiago 0]

Krystle/Tiago

I have sent email to my congressman from web again on Sunday. will fax them the same message tomorrow to follow up.

will let you know if there is any update. -Jeff

panterchen- I appreciate your information and will infopass after the response from congressman.

great to hear from you Jeff! I really think our files must be in the same box When did you send your congressman the first letter? Let me know if you hear something and I will do the same for you.

-Krystle

[MORAN&ELMA 0]

We got touched today 12/11/08 and our last touch was june the 17th . Hoping its our approval