Jump to content
schopap
 Share

19 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

schopap Contributor

schopap   0

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Argentina
 Timeline
Posted

My wife went through POE in Miami. She was held in secondary questioning for almost 8 hours because there was an error with her A-number. The officers there while being pleasant and polite seemed to have no interest in trying to get her through, and she waited and waited. Finally there was a female officer who noticed she had been there a loooooooonng time and she took her case and corrected the error in about 20 mins.

The other guys including the supervisor seemed very arrogant and appeared to enjoy having the authority to hold her. They didn't know their job at all saying first she would have to go back to the embassy and have them correct the number, then that she would have a "temporary parole" where she would be admitted as a non-immigrant with 30 days to fix this. Thankfully the other officer took her case, processed it and got her out with her full immigrant (IR1) status

Link to comment
Share on other sites
engineer21 Proficient

engineer21   51

Posted
Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Indonesia
 Timeline
Posted

:wow:

Glad to hear everything worked out in the end!

AOS 05/08/10 - sent05/14/10 - receipt date on NOAs - transferred to National Benefits Center06/14/10 - Biometrics Done - Lawrence, MA (original appt)07/26/10 - Interview - APPROVED!!07/30/10 - Welcome letter rec'd (notice date: 07/26)08/05/10 - Green Card (&EAD) Received! - 2 months and 28 days total!ROC 04/28/12 - ROC package sent05/03/12 - check cashed05/04/12 - NOA1 received - dated 05/01/1206/07/12 - Biometrics done02/07/13 - Approved (status update via text msg)02/14/13 - Ten year Green card receivedNaturalization07/26/13 - eligible (90 day window opened 4/27/13)02/24/14 - N-400 sent to Dallas03/04/14 - Check cashed & case accepted (update via txt & email)03/10/14 - Biometrics appt letter rec'd (scheduled for 03/28/13)03/28/14 - Biometrics done04/01/14 - In line for interview 04/03/14 - Case status change to scheduled for interview04/10/14 - interview letter rec'd 5/13/14 - interview 6/3/14 - in line for oath 6/30/14 - Scheduled for oath
Link to comment
Share on other sites
OBX Mentor

OBX   51

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted

My wife went through POE in Miami. She was held in secondary questioning for almost 8 hours because there was an error with her A-number. The officers there while being pleasant and polite seemed to have no interest in trying to get her through, and she waited and waited. Finally there was a female officer who noticed she had been there a loooooooonng time and she took her case and corrected the error in about 20 mins.

The other guys including the supervisor seemed very arrogant and appeared to enjoy having the authority to hold her. They didn't know their job at all saying first she would have to go back to the embassy and have them correct the number, then that she would have a "temporary parole" where she would be admitted as a non-immigrant with 30 days to fix this. Thankfully the other officer took her case, processed it and got her out with her full immigrant (IR1) status

Sorry your wife had such an unpleasant welcome. Thankfully it all turned out and no more USCIS for awhile now.

Best wishes for a wonderful future together. :)

USCIS

NOA1 08/19/08

NOA2 01/20/09

NVC

Received 01/26/09

Completed 02/13/09 (19 Days)

Interview Assigned 03/27/09 (6 weeks after NVC completion)

Medical

04/14/09 (Toronto)

Interview

Montreal 05/12/09 (88 days after NVC completion) **APPROVED**

POE

06/16/09 Buffalo

07/02/09 Welcome Letter Received

07/07/09 Applied for SSN

07/10/09 "Card production ordered" email received

07/13/09 SSN received

07/14/09 "Approval notice sent" email received

07/17/09 GREEN CARD received

Removal of Conditions

03/21/11 I-751 mailed to VSC

03/23/11 I-751 received at VSC

03/29/11 Cheque Cashed

03/30/11 NOA1 received (3/24/11)

04/11/11 Biometrics appointment notice received

05/05/11 Biometric appointment

12/13/11 **Approval date** (5 days short of 9 months!)

12/19/11 Approval letter and green card received

Naturalization

05/16/2019 Filed online (estimated completion February 2020)

05/18/2019 Biometrics scheduled

05/21/2019 Receipt notice and biometrics notices posted to online account.05/23/2019 Hard copy of NOA1 received

05/24/2019 Hard copy of biometrics appointment received

06/07/2019 Biometrics appointment (estimated completion January 2020)

12/31/2019 Email received "Interview scheduled"

01/01/2020 Interview date notice posted to online account (02/19/2020)

01/05/2019 Hard copy of interview appointment received

02/19/2020 Interview (**Approved**) and same day Oath Ceremony. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
gina_raluca Collaborator

gina_raluca   14

Posted
Filed: Country: Romania
 Timeline
Posted

My wife went through POE in Miami. She was held in secondary questioning for almost 8 hours because there was an error with her A-number. The officers there while being pleasant and polite seemed to have no interest in trying to get her through, and she waited and waited. Finally there was a female officer who noticed she had been there a loooooooonng time and she took her case and corrected the error in about 20 mins.

The other guys including the supervisor seemed very arrogant and appeared to enjoy having the authority to hold her. They didn't know their job at all saying first she would have to go back to the embassy and have them correct the number, then that she would have a "temporary parole" where she would be admitted as a non-immigrant with 30 days to fix this. Thankfully the other officer took her case, processed it and got her out with her full immigrant (IR1) status

I'm sorry about your wife's experience. That must have been really scary for her :(

My mom's A number is incorrect on her visa, but she thankfully, did not have any problems at POE.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,478

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
 Timeline
Posted

if you'd like to complain, there's an official process about it..

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
sachinky Mentor

sachinky   465

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: India
 Timeline
Posted

Wow, that sucks.

Glad everything worked out in the end.

I too think you should make an official complaint.

03/27/2009: Engaged in Ithaca, New York.
08/17/2009: Wedding in Calcutta, India.
09/29/2009: I-130 NOA1
01/25/2010: I-130 NOA2
03/23/2010: Case completed.
05/12/2010: CR-1 interview at Mumbai, India.
05/20/2010: US Entry, Chicago.
03/01/2012: ROC NOA1.
03/26/2012: Biometrics completed.
12/07/2012: 10 year card production ordered.

09/25/2013: N-400 NOA1

10/16/2013: Biometrics completed

12/03/2013: Interview

12/20/2013: Oath ceremony

event.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites
schopap Contributor

schopap   0

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Argentina
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Wow, that sucks.

Glad everything worked out in the end.

I too think you should make an official complaint.

Thanks for the well wishes,

What is the complaint process? Is it on the USCIS website? I definately want to file something.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
schopap Contributor

schopap   0

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Argentina
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Thanks for the well wishes,

What is the complaint process? Is it on the USCIS website? I definately want to file something.

I guess it is the Customs and Border Patrol that I would be filing the complaint against

Link to comment
Share on other sites
thongd4me Experienced

thongd4me   69

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Thailand
 Timeline
Posted

My wife went through POE in Miami. She was held in secondary questioning for almost 8 hours because there was an error with her A-number. The officers there while being pleasant and polite seemed to have no interest in trying to get her through, and she waited and waited. Finally there was a female officer who noticed she had been there a loooooooonng time and she took her case and corrected the error in about 20 mins.

The other guys including the supervisor seemed very arrogant and appeared to enjoy having the authority to hold her. They didn't know their job at all saying first she would have to go back to the embassy and have them correct the number, then that she would have a "temporary parole" where she would be admitted as a non-immigrant with 30 days to fix this. Thankfully the other officer took her case, processed it and got her out with her full immigrant (IR1) status

At my wife's POE in Anchorage they misspelled her family name on the I-94 entry ticket.

We had to waste a day to go to JFK to have the "Deferred Inspections Unit" correct it.

It took 5 minutes.

02/2003 - Met

08/24/09 I-129F; 09/02 NOA1; 10/14 NOA2; 11/24 interview; 11/30 K-1 VISA (92 d); 12/29 POE 12/31/09 Marriage

03/29/-04/06/10 - AOS sent/rcd; 04/13 NOA1; AOS 2 NBC

04/14 $1010 cashed; 04/19 NOA1

04/28 Biom.

06/16 EAD/AP

06/24 Infops; AP mail

06/28 EAD mail; travel 2 BKK; return 07/17

07/20/10 interview, 4d. b4 I-129F anniv. APPROVAL!*

08/02/10 GC

08/09/10 SSN

2012-05-16 Lifting Cond. - I-751 sent

2012-06-27 Biom,

2013-01-10 7 Mo, 2 Wks. & 5 days - 10 Yr. PR Card (no interview)

*2013-04-22 Apply for citizenship (if she desires at that time) 90 days prior to 3yr anniversary of P. Residence

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,478

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
 Timeline
Posted

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/customerservice/handle_complaints.xml

TRIP - https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/11/kw/complaints/session/L3NpZC84djNPV1Q2aw%3D%3D/p/0/c/0

and

http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1169676919316.shtm

good luck !

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Donny3rd Contributor

Donny3rd   1

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Iran
 Timeline
Posted (edited)

WOW, i'm very sorry to hear that! 8 hours! does this happen a lot in miami airport? i live in florida and would be afraid for my fiance to enter this country at that port of entry. hopefully it'll be newark or some such.

i wish you luck in filing a complaint! that's horrendous and frightening for someone with so much at steak at that moment.

Darnell, you are everywhere and give the best info. you are always on top of things, you rock!

Edited by Donny3rd

late 2001 - Met online while using AOL buddy find wizard on a whim.

11/??/2008 - Got back in touch after a couple of years.

11/11/2008 - I always loved her, finally told her. Relationship started <3

10/14/2010 - Flew to Vancouver, Canada to meet her eldest brother.

10/15/2010 - Formally asked brother for his sister's hand in marriage.

10/17/2010 - Arrive back in U.S.

04/10/2010 - Flew to Beirut, Lebanon and met her for first time. Also met sister and mother.

04/25/2010 - Flew to Muscat, Oman to meet her other brother

05/02/2010 - PROPOSED on shore of The Gulf of Oman under the moon at night.

05/09/2010 - Arrived back in U.S. started making K1 packet

07/14/2010 - SENT OUT I-129F!!! to VSC

07/19/2010 - Check cleared (says Lewisville, Texas on back)

07/28/2010 - Touch

07/29/2010 - NOA1 arrives (recieve date 7/19/10, notice date 7/22/10)

10/03/2010 - Touch

12/25/2010 - Flew out to visit her over the holidays! (landed in Oman late evening 12/26/10)

01/08/2011 - Arrived back home. I miss her already very much.

02/01/2011 - Received approval (NOA2) text/email.

05/02/2011 - Received packet 3 (after pulling teeth in several emails.)

06-24-2011 - She turned in packet 3 in person.

07-09-2011 - Received packet 4

07-27-2011 - Interview! it went into administrative review for no reason and another appointment was scheduled.

08-03-2011 - Second interview. Wait for results.

08-16-2011 - Vague Email received telling her to pick up her K1 packet and passport.

08-17-2011 - APPROVED!!!She picked up her visa and it's in hand. :D

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Prawninator Community Regular

Prawninator   138

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Singapore
 Timeline
Posted

Something similar happened to me at the San Francisco Int'l airport too, but I was held for 3hrs, not 8. Only took 20 minutes for them to check my bags, my camera and have me out of there too. Sheesh. Thank goodness I had a 6hr layover, so I didn't miss my connecting flight to Boise as a result.

Good luck with your complaint, I hope you guys get compensation of some sort, even if only an apology. :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...