PUBLIC THANK YOU TO CONGRESSMAN THOMAS

[dwar49 0]

I just talked to Congressman Bill Thomas' office (specifically Bonnie Fagan who is his immigration case worker). She informed me that they had faxed a letter to CSC late wednesday (with congressman's signature on) asking why our petition had not been approved and asked that CSC respond with the reason for delay. Considering that CSC picked up the fax thursday morning, then on Friday we got touched for first time since 6 July then approved on 6 August (saturday) I would say that the congressman's inquiry had alot to do with it!!!!

My hat is off to the first congressional representative that I have ever encountered that actually did something and did it in a timely manner. Bonnie Fagan was very polite and professional every time I talked to her and did an excellent job of taking care of our request. I am sending a letter of thanks to his office along with some flowers for Bonnie. I also intend on submitting the same letter to our local paper to let others know that the congressman does take an interest.

Moral of the story. Contacting your congressman can have an effect!!!!!!

Lessons learned.

Congressman are much more responsive than senators (still cant get answer from them)

Fill out all requested paperwork that the staffer asks for and write down everything pertaining to your case in non passionate manner stating the facts only.

Back it up with factual data on other approvals and issues encountered at the service center.

Above all give the congressional staffer feedback. Bonnie told me she would hold case open until we received our visa in hand, and if we needed any other help to just call her!!!

Info

Congressman Bill Thomas represents the 22nd congressional district in California.

Again a big THANK YOU TO CONGRESSMAN BILL THOMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[iceyspots 0]

Glad you had a good experience!

[Clare-n-Lisa 0]

Hats off to you and Congressman Bill Thomas.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I just talked to Congressman Bill Thomas' office (specifically Bonnie Fagan who is his immigration case worker). She informed me that they had faxed a letter to CSC late wednesday (with congressman's signature on) asking why our petition had not been approved and asked that CSC respond with the reason for delay. Considering that CSC picked up the fax thursday morning, then on Friday we got touched for first time since 6 July then approved on 6 August (saturday) I would say that the congressman's inquiry had alot to do with it!!!!

My hat is off to the first congressional representative that I have ever encountered that actually did something and did it in a timely manner. Bonnie Fagan was very polite and professional every time I talked to her and did an excellent job of taking care of our request. I am sending a letter of thanks to his office along with some flowers for Bonnie. I also intend on submitting the same letter to our local paper to let others know that the congressman does take an interest.

Moral of the story. Contacting your congressman can have an effect!!!!!!

Lessons learned.

Congressman are much more responsive than senators (still cant get answer from them)

Fill out all requested paperwork that the staffer asks for and write down everything pertaining to your case in non passionate manner stating the facts only.

Back it up with factual data on other approvals and issues encountered at the service center.

Above all give the congressional staffer feedback. Bonnie told me she would hold case open until we received our visa in hand, and if we needed any other help to just call her!!!

Info

Congressman Bill Thomas represents the 22nd congressional district in California.

Again a big THANK YOU TO CONGRESSMAN BILL THOMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's awesome!

[aj1 1]

I just talked to Congressman Bill Thomas' office (specifically Bonnie Fagan who is his immigration case worker). She informed me that they had faxed a letter to CSC late wednesday (with congressman's signature on) asking why our petition had not been approved and asked that CSC respond with the reason for delay. Considering that CSC picked up the fax thursday morning, then on Friday we got touched for first time since 6 July then approved on 6 August (saturday) I would say that the congressman's inquiry had alot to do with it!!!!

My hat is off to the first congressional representative that I have ever encountered that actually did something and did it in a timely manner. Bonnie Fagan was very polite and professional every time I talked to her and did an excellent job of taking care of our request. I am sending a letter of thanks to his office along with some flowers for Bonnie. I also intend on submitting the same letter to our local paper to let others know that the congressman does take an interest.

Moral of the story. Contacting your congressman can have an effect!!!!!!

Lessons learned.

Congressman are much more responsive than senators (still cant get answer from them)

Congratulations!!!!!!!

AJ1

Fill out all requested paperwork that the staffer asks for and write down everything pertaining to your case in non passionate manner stating the facts only.

Back it up with factual data on other approvals and issues encountered at the service center.

Above all give the congressional staffer feedback. Bonnie told me she would hold case open until we received our visa in hand, and if we needed any other help to just call her!!!

Info

Congressman Bill Thomas represents the 22nd congressional district in California.

Again a big THANK YOU TO CONGRESSMAN BILL THOMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's awesome!

[Kathryn41 3,205]

That's the way it is supposed to work. Kudos to your congressman - and to his staff - for doing a good job representing their constitutents. I know he will appreciate the letter of thanks and Bonnie will enjoy the flowers. Good for you - and Congratulations! (hehehe, wonder who just earned your vote for the for next election VBG).

[lisanne 0]

Congragulations on your approval!!!

[jg_am 0]

Congrats! I emailed my congressman earlier today. I was going to follow up with a phone call. Last time I emailed him with a question(about the immigration bills) I never heard back from him. My senators responded with a general form letter though one was more helpful than the other(Arlen Spector) who went on about what comittees he was on. It's kind of funny that his response bothered me more than a lack of one.

[wileastmot 0]

That is great to see a congressman/woman who is doing their job. I'm so glad for you.

Rhonda

[dwar49 0]

For anyone wanting help from your congressman or senator (I recommend congressman). Go to their website and print out the release of information form that they all have. Send that with a cover letter describing your problem. Send all official correspondance that you have received from the USCIS and any other pertinant data that will support your request. Most congressman's staffs will take a Fax saving you the mail time. Call them first and ask to speak to the staff immigration case worker.

Emailing or just calling any senator or congressman will usually not get anything done (I tried that at first). You must officially request assistance and provide the required forms. Okay I know more forms but I am convinced that just their simple inquiry direct to CSC got our petition approved. How many others have been approved on Saturday with email sent out on sunday? Since the IMBRA delay I know of no one that has been approved on a Saturday except for us.

[dirtyd301 0]

Good for you!!! Congratulations!!!

Diana

[vartan 0]

hats off to him .. and congrats to you