USCIS Director Gonzalez to Participate

[AstroM33 0]

Anyone know where exactly to go for the "live chat session"? I know how to submit a question. Now I want to know where to actually see the chat session. I went to the website right now and there doesn't seem to be a link for the session which should be taking place now.

[The Molinas 0]

i was wondering that myself

[ljs 1]

here's the link....you are not missing anything!

http://www.whitehouse.gov/ask/live.html

[gobdogman 0]

Its so lame its not even a live chat forum.

I think its just another way for them to censor our questions so they can keep us blinded.

I had a feeling it would be something like this, just take questions they want so as to make the immigration service look like they are doing something.

[joseph22 0]

The choice of questions are ridiculous!

"How long does it takes to get your greencard if married to a Us citizen ?"

Are you kidding me? Type 'greencard' into Yahoo for God's sake. What a waste of time.

I'd be really surprised if he even addressed our very valid and very current concerns with CSC and IMBRA at all.

Guess we probably shouldnt be surprised by this.

Atleast one can hope that someone noticed the questions we sent in and its been brought to attention internally if not publicly.

Edited July 24, 2006 by joseph22

[sbgwolf1 0]

He didnt seem to answer questions very long. Only a few and the ones that made it look like they were productive...I love that they put the immigration attorney on there that was praising the improved efficiency...hmm, wonder it it was a real question or planted there?

[The Molinas 0]

Matt, from Biloxi, MS writes:

Mr. Gonzalez,Due to the recently enacted IMBRA law, many visa applications (specifically I-129F K-1 applications) are being held up at the California Service Center with no word on when the approval process will begin again. The Vermont Service Center seems to be approving visas but the process at the California Service Center seems to be broke. Could you please tell us when we can expect to see this fixed? Many people have been waiting patiently but are starting to get impatient due to the inactivity and lack of answers from your personnel. Thank you.

Dr. Emilio González

Both the Vermont Service Center and the California Service Center are actively adjudicating petitions for alien fiance (Form I-129F). All those still pending that came in on the old, pre-IMBRA version if the I-129F have recently been sent a request for the additional information required under IMBRA. Once responses are received by the Service Centers, these cases will be completed.

WOW WELL THANX MR. WE KNOW ALL THAT ALREADY!!!!!!!

[dwar49 0]

HERE IS HIS ANSWER TO OUR QUESTION, CAN YOU SAY B******T

Mr. Gonzalez,Due to the recently enacted IMBRA law, many visa applications (specifically I-129F K-1 applications) are being held up at the California Service Center with no word on when the approval process will begin again. The Vermont Service Center seems to be approving visas but the process at the California Service Center seems to be broke. Could you please tell us when we can expect to see this fixed? Many people have been waiting patiently but are starting to get impatient due to the inactivity and lack of answers from your personnel. Thank you.

Dr. Emilio González

Both the Vermont Service Center and the California Service Center are actively adjudicating petitions for alien fiance (Form I-129F). All those still pending that came in on the old, pre-IMBRA version if the I-129F have recently been sent a request for the additional information required under IMBRA. Once responses are received by the Service Centers, these cases will be completed

[PlatyPius 5]

I was just about to post the same. LOL

Gee....what a helpful answer.....

*coughbullsh!tcough*

[joseph22 0]

HERE IS HIS ANSWER TO OUR QUESTION, CAN YOU SAY B******T

Mr. Gonzalez,Due to the recently enacted IMBRA law, many visa applications (specifically I-129F K-1 applications) are being held up at the California Service Center with no word on when the approval process will begin again. The Vermont Service Center seems to be approving visas but the process at the California Service Center seems to be broke. Could you please tell us when we can expect to see this fixed? Many people have been waiting patiently but are starting to get impatient due to the inactivity and lack of answers from your personnel. Thank you.

Dr. Emilio González

Both the Vermont Service Center and the California Service Center are actively adjudicating petitions for alien fiance (Form I-129F). All those still pending that came in on the old, pre-IMBRA version if the I-129F have recently been sent a request for the additional information required under IMBRA. Once responses are received by the Service Centers, these cases will be completed

Ha! Wow, just saw that...what a lame response. Sounds like he's part of the CSC email writing team.

I suppose there is little to no hope that he'll address the backlog since he already mentioned IMBRA once.

However, I have to say, the question was very well worded and anyone with a brain can tell that his response was a total disclaimer to it, as he didnt really address the writers concerns over speed of approval. To simply say these cases will be complete is only applicable if the question said "will these cases get completed." the question writer clearly asked when, how, why.... well done on his part. I hope someone besides us VJ'ers read the question and response closely and realize there is a problem at hand here.

[sbgwolf1 0]

I find this interesting...If this is accurate, doesn't it mean that a lot of the IMBRA holdup was unnecessary? If they did it anyway, why was this so hard to implement.

Jack, from CA writes:

Is name check delay by FBI really helping the national security?

Dr. Emilio González

Our top priority at USCIS continues to be preserving the integrity of the immigration system in this county. While providing accurate and responsive immigration service is of paramount importance, UISCIS does not do so at the expense of national security or public safety. To this end, USCIS conducts law enforcement checks on all applications and petitions before they are adjudicated, completing approximately 35 million background checks a year.

In addition, USCIS maintains a strict policy requiring that all law enforcement checks be resolved prior to granting an immigration benefit by obtaining necessary information from appropriate law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

[The Molinas 0]

Dr. Emilio González

I’m happy to join you today to discuss what we do at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). I consider it an honor and a privilege to have been selected by the President to be the Director of USCIS. Only in America, can an immigrant be in charge of immigration, and I am grateful for this unique opportunity to serve my adopted country.

wow... and he dont know more than we do....

[Keith & Xiang 0]

I love this one:

Geof, from McLean VA writes:

I was thriiled to see the notice that the premium processing program will be expanded. When will premium processing be available for I-140 applicants?

Dr. Emilio González

I-140 Premium Processing will be rolled out in several stages. The first stage will involve what is known as the EB-3 category, which relates to what are known as “skilled workers, professionals, and other workers.” USCIS expects to allow filing of EB-3 I-140’s sometime in August. As stated in the notice that you read, USCIS will announce on its website, www.uscis.gov, the exact date premium processing will become available. We plan to announce additional expansions on the website later this year.

Just goes to show you, it's all about the MONEY!!! Those that have the money can have it their way at a moments notice! Gee, first we have U.S. Citizens that will not do the job, "they're above doing that kind of labor", now we have U.S. Citizens that aren't skilled enough to do the job, amazing how we sell ourselves short. NO! We will NOT perform a job where the pay should be more than $4.00 an hour!!! And as for welcoming competition from India, SURE, when they abide by the U.S. laws, rules, and regulations!!! Give the the people from India health care and fair wages and see how many more jobs get contracted out overseas!!!

[The Molinas 0]

Dana, from Mesa, Arizona writes:

Good afternoon Mr. Gonzalez, First, I would like to congratulate you on the positive infastructual changes which have occured within U.S.C.I.S in assisting the elimination of the historical backlog. My question: I have read the CIRA 2006 and if passed into law how will this affect undocumented immigrants who are in removal proceedings and those who have been ordered removed, both due to a denial of a Cancellation of Removal application.

Dr. Emilio González

Thank you for acknowledging the hard work of USCIS employees to eliminate the backlog. The issue of access to legalization programs by aliens in removal proceedings, or subject to final orders, was vigorously debated in the Senate during consideration of S. 2611. The bill as passed by the Senate is not final legislation, therefore it is premature to comment on possible implications until a final bill is passed by Congress and signed by the President.

[Keith & Xiang 0]

Explain to me again about the 12 million illegal immigrants and how you propose doing a background check on them? Those of you that do not like the terminology "illegal immigrant", this is why we have procedures, to become law abiding citizens, going through the system "legally". Let's do background checks on the illegal immigrants and see how many of them pass, even the ones that have been here 5+ years.

Dr. Emilio González

Our top priority at USCIS continues to be preserving the integrity of the immigration system in this county. While providing accurate and responsive immigration service is of paramount importance, UISCIS does not do so at the expense of national security or public safety. To this end, USCIS conducts law enforcement checks on all applications and petitions before they are adjudicated, completing approximately 35 million background checks a year.

In addition, USCIS maintains a strict policy requiring that all law enforcement checks be resolved prior to granting an immigration benefit by obtaining necessary information from appropriate law enforcement and intelligence agencies.