Senator or Congressman?

[maria teresa 0]

Who do you think has more pull with the USEM? I am planning to write one of them for help but can not decide which one. I do not want to write both of them and cause confusion. Thanks in advance.

[Otto 83]

Who do you think has more pull with the USEM? I am planning to write one of them for help but can not decide which one. I do not want to write both of them and cause confusion. Thanks in advance.

You have 2 Senators and (probably) 1 Congressman/Representative - personally I feel Senators have more 'pull' but either or - up to you. They'll all need you to complete/sign a 'release of information' in order to inquire on your behalf - most/many have this 'form' on their web sites or one of their assistants can fax you one.

[scandal 951]

Who do you think has more pull with the USEM? I am planning to write one of them for help but can not decide which one. I do not want to write both of them and cause confusion. Thanks in advance.

Well, you have 2 senators and 1 congressman (or woman).

If any of them has a particular background or reputation for running successful interference with immigration cases, you might prefer to use that one. No one here can help you make that decision without knowing where you live.

If you tell us your state -- we can know who your 2 senators are.

And if you tell us your congressional district, we will know who your congressman is.

In any event, I don't see the harm in stating your case to all three, if you believe that your case legitimately deserves intervention.

[MikenKyhen 0]

Who do you think has more pull with the USEM? I am planning to write one of them for help but can not decide which one. I do not want to write both of them and cause confusion. Thanks in advance.

Well, you have 2 senators and 1 congressman (or woman).

If any of them has a particular background or reputation for running successful interference with immigration cases, you might prefer to use that one. No one here can help you make that decision without knowing where you live.

If you tell us your state -- we can know who your 2 senators are.

And if you tell us your congressional district, we will know who your congressman is.

In any event, I don't see the harm in stating your case to all three, if you believe that your case legitimately deserves intervention.

Absolutely!!! I wouldn't hesitate one second in contacting all three. As a matter of fact I did. Trust me you can't confuse them any more than they already are. Good luck and I sincerely hope you get the help you deserve. Mike

[Nik+Heather 121]

The OP is talking about a response to a request for more documents after their interview at the end of May. Seems like most embassies tell you to wait 6-8 weeks, and sometimes this additional processing can take MONTHS. I wouldn't say you're out of "normal" processing times yet, so it's not time to contact your representatives. Have you asked in the Philippines forum? They know more about their embassy over there.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...=204397&hl=

ok well here is my situation. My fiancee had her interview on June 15th. She was given a 221g because they thought her decree of annulment and final decision was fake. On the 221g its says they are requesting all documents from the annulment including all trail papers. She went and got them the next day and had them sealed and signed by the courts and stapled her receipt. She hand delivered it to the USEM on the 17th.

[MikenKyhen 0]

The OP is talking about a response to a request for more documents after their interview at the end of May. Seems like most embassies tell you to wait 6-8 weeks, and sometimes this additional processing can take MONTHS. I wouldn't say you're out of "normal" processing times yet, so it's not time to contact your representatives. Have you asked in the Philippines forum? They know more about their embassy over there.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...=204397&hl=

ok well here is my situation. My fiancee had her interview on June 15th. She was given a 221g because they thought her decree of annulment and final decision was fake. On the 221g its says they are requesting all documents from the annulment including all trail papers. She went and got them the next day and had them sealed and signed by the courts and stapled her receipt. She hand delivered it to the USEM on the 17th.

Irregardless of how long most embassies may tell you to wait after requesting more docs I wouldn't. Particularly when it comes to the USEM.

[maria teresa 0]

The OP is talking about a response to a request for more documents after their interview at the end of May. Seems like most embassies tell you to wait 6-8 weeks, and sometimes this additional processing can take MONTHS. I wouldn't say you're out of "normal" processing times yet, so it's not time to contact your representatives. Have you asked in the Philippines forum? They know more about their embassy over there.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...=204397&hl=

ok well here is my situation. My fiancee had her interview on June 15th. She was given a 221g because they thought her decree of annulment and final decision was fake. On the 221g its says they are requesting all documents from the annulment including all trail papers. She went and got them the next day and had them sealed and signed by the courts and stapled her receipt. She hand delivered it to the USEM on the 17th.

Yea, i know i am not out of the "norm", but o'well i am going to try anyways. I dont think much harm can be done in trying. Some people may not like this idea but i am going to try to play the military card and the fact i am deployed in the Middle East to try to persuade my senators' and congressman to give me a hand. At desperate times, desperate people do desperate things.

[MikenKyhen 0]

The OP is talking about a response to a request for more documents after their interview at the end of May. Seems like most embassies tell you to wait 6-8 weeks, and sometimes this additional processing can take MONTHS. I wouldn't say you're out of "normal" processing times yet, so it's not time to contact your representatives. Have you asked in the Philippines forum? They know more about their embassy over there.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...=204397&hl=

ok well here is my situation. My fiancee had her interview on June 15th. She was given a 221g because they thought her decree of annulment and final decision was fake. On the 221g its says they are requesting all documents from the annulment including all trail papers. She went and got them the next day and had them sealed and signed by the courts and stapled her receipt. She hand delivered it to the USEM on the 17th.

Yea, i know i am not out of the "norm", but o'well i am going to try anyways. I dont think much harm can be done in trying. Some people may not like this idea but i am going to try to play the military card and the fact i am deployed in the Middle East to try to persuade my senators' and congressman to give me a hand. At desperate times, desperate people do desperate things.

Go for it. Play that card. As far as I'm concerned that's the least they can do for you. Good luck and we'll be pulling for you. Mike n Karen

[DouglasFiel 53]

Who do you think has more pull with the USEM? I am planning to write one of them for help but can not decide which one. I do not want to write both of them and cause confusion. Thanks in advance.

First make sure you have a legitimate issue. Because, they will not circumvent the normal process unless there is extenuating circumstance.

Second, use the Senator. There is only 100 of them. There is 435 members of Congress.

Basically, more powerful in Washingtion D.C.

I have used a Senator twice in the past. And, received a 48 hour response with positive results in both cases.

Regards,

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

The OP is talking about a response to a request for more documents after their interview at the end of May. Seems like most embassies tell you to wait 6-8 weeks, and sometimes this additional processing can take MONTHS. I wouldn't say you're out of "normal" processing times yet, so it's not time to contact your representatives. Have you asked in the Philippines forum? They know more about their embassy over there.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...=204397&hl=

ok well here is my situation. My fiancee had her interview on June 15th. She was given a 221g because they thought her decree of annulment and final decision was fake. On the 221g its says they are requesting all documents from the annulment including all trail papers. She went and got them the next day and had them sealed and signed by the courts and stapled her receipt. She hand delivered it to the USEM on the 17th.

Yea, i know i am not out of the "norm", but o'well i am going to try anyways. I dont think much harm can be done in trying. Some people may not like this idea but i am going to try to play the military card and the fact i am deployed in the Middle East to try to persuade my senators' and congressman to give me a hand. At desperate times, desperate people do desperate things.

Using your race, gender, national origin, or some other attribute you were born with would be "playing a card". Joining the military is a sacrifice you volunteered to make. As far as I'm concerned, you deserve special consideration.

Good Luck!

[Nik+Heather 121]

The OP is talking about a response to a request for more documents after their interview at the end of May. Seems like most embassies tell you to wait 6-8 weeks, and sometimes this additional processing can take MONTHS. I wouldn't say you're out of "normal" processing times yet, so it's not time to contact your representatives. Have you asked in the Philippines forum? They know more about their embassy over there.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...=204397&hl=

ok well here is my situation. My fiancee had her interview on June 15th. She was given a 221g because they thought her decree of annulment and final decision was fake. On the 221g its says they are requesting all documents from the annulment including all trail papers. She went and got them the next day and had them sealed and signed by the courts and stapled her receipt. She hand delivered it to the USEM on the 17th.

Yea, i know i am not out of the "norm", but o'well i am going to try anyways. I dont think much harm can be done in trying. Some people may not like this idea but i am going to try to play the military card and the fact i am deployed in the Middle East to try to persuade my senators' and congressman to give me a hand. At desperate times, desperate people do desperate things.

Using your race, gender, national origin, or some other attribute you were born with would be "playing a card". Joining the military is a sacrifice you volunteered to make. As far as I'm concerned, you deserve special consideration.

Good Luck!

Military expedite is a different thing entirely. Good luck in your efforts!

You're welcome to try, my intent in telling you what the "norms" are was to just hopefully set the expectation that the answer you'd get back is the same. Seems like most of the time the representatives just say "you're not over time, I can't do anything" Maybe it's different for you, they do do some expediting for military for petitions, it's true.

I know waiting is frustrating, so I hope that you don't have to wait long!