Called the congressman

[Lisamarie 79]

I called the congressman's office today, I was going to wait until next week because of the elections, but I relented and called. They gave me the number for a different office that handles immigration/visa issues, so I called, and had to leave a voicemail.......they said they are having a high volume of calls, and to leave a voicemail and someone from the staff will return my call....UGH....it's a never ending road of frustration. Do you think anyone will call me back?? It's going on 7 months now, with no NOA2, no updates, nothing. I called USCIS last week and they put in a service request to the filing office but we still haven't heard a word, and there are no updates on their site. At this rate, my husband isn't going to be here anytime soon....we can't even get passed step one.

Any other suggestions? I don't know what else I can do. Maybe our file is lost or something.........

Thanks;)

[GhLove 4]

I would suggest calling the first number back and getting an email address for the Immigration Case manager or a point of contact who handles immigration issues. I find that emails seems to be more convienent (spelling??) for most folks these days. Thats what I did and got a speedy response... Let us know how that goes! Good Luck!!!

[Markieboy 104]

I called the congressman's office today, I was going to wait until next week because of the elections, but I relented and called. They gave me the number for a different office that handles immigration/visa issues, so I called, and had to leave a voicemail.......they said they are having a high volume of calls, and to leave a voicemail and someone from the staff will return my call....UGH....it's a never ending road of frustration. Do you think anyone will call me back?? It's going on 7 months now, with no NOA2, no updates, nothing. I called USCIS last week and they put in a service request to the filing office but we still haven't heard a word, and there are no updates on their site. At this rate, my husband isn't going to be here anytime soon....we can't even get passed step one.

Any other suggestions? I don't know what else I can do. Maybe our file is lost or something.........

Thanks;)

Lisamarie

I replied to your question in the other thread. I'm not sure if you saw it.

[Lisamarie 79]

I will try that. Thank you:)

I would suggest calling the first number back and getting an email address for the Immigration Case manager or a point of contact who handles immigration issues. I find that emails seems to be more convienent (spelling??) for most folks these days. Thats what I did and got a speedy response... Let us know how that goes! Good Luck!!!

[Java917 1]

I contacted my congresswoman and both senators two weeks ago. Only have heard back from the congresswomans office that my file is with an officer and to expect something within 45 days. I had touches on 10/21 10/22 11/4 & 11/5. But until now no sign of approval. It could be maybe a matter of the country we are from which makes them slow down on the approval process.

[Lisamarie 79]

I just saw it, thanks:) I was looking for a response, but I was thinking it was on a different thread. And I didn't get anything in my email, but I think yahoo is slow on notifications. I printed out the form and just called them to get the fax number, so that is what I'll do. Wish me luck!! It's been way too long with absolutely nothing........Thank you!

Lisamarie

I replied to your question in the other thread. I'm not sure if you saw it.

[Lisamarie 79]

I don't know if it's that, or the person assigned to the file has some problem files and is behind, or what the problem is. I wish we at least had a touch so I would know it's there, and not lost somewhere. But I'm going to fax the form and see what happens. Good luck to you and I hope you hear something soon.

I contacted my congresswoman and both senators two weeks ago. Only have heard back from the congresswomans office that my file is with an officer and to expect something within 45 days. I had touches on 10/21 10/22 11/4 & 11/5. But until now no sign of approval. It could be maybe a matter of the country we are from which makes them slow down on the approval process.

[chuckandmalou 0]

call your state Senator for the state you live in you will get somewhere faster they will investigate your case.

[Lisamarie 79]

I called earlier, but there was a recording that said had a high volume of calls and to leave a message, so I did. I just faxed over the privacy release form so "hopefully" that will get something moving. Thank you:)

call your state Senator for the state you live in you will get somewhere faster they will investigate your case.

[mishellibelli 1]

It could be maybe a matter of the country we are from which makes them slow down on the approval process.

This could be part of the reason. I'm over processing time as well. After a service request to USCIS and getting in touch with my Congresswoman's office, they let me know fairly quickly that our issue was that the background checks are still not complete (after 5+ months??!), and they could not speculate as to when they would be complete. I think this has a lot to do with my fiance's country (Malawi) - I lived there for a while so I know that dealing with things like this takes forever - if it happens at all.

[mishellibelli 1]

I called the congressman's office today, I was going to wait until next week because of the elections, but I relented and called. They gave me the number for a different office that handles immigration/visa issues, so I called, and had to leave a voicemail.......they said they are having a high volume of calls, and to leave a voicemail and someone from the staff will return my call....UGH....it's a never ending road of frustration. Do you think anyone will call me back?? It's going on 7 months now, with no NOA2, no updates, nothing. I called USCIS last week and they put in a service request to the filing office but we still haven't heard a word, and there are no updates on their site. At this rate, my husband isn't going to be here anytime soon....we can't even get passed step one.

Any other suggestions? I don't know what else I can do. Maybe our file is lost or something.........

Thanks;)

Does your Congressman have a website? Mine had a page and an inquiry form specifically for immigration issues. Send them an email and keep trying to call (it's good to have everything in writing, too). Keep calling USCIS as well. I've found that some representatives are way more helpful than others, so just keep calling every so often until you get someone that will be more helpful. I called USCIS the day after we went past the 5 month processing time. The first representative I talked to said to just keep waiting and to call back in 2 weeks. I called again 1 week later and a different representative generated a service request immediately. Keep calling! Bug them! They are 2 months over processing time with you, you at least deserve an explanation of what the problem is!

[ckmlove 0]

I called my congressmans office too last week because we are also past the normal processing time "5 months", We are just at the 6 month mark and our case had not been touched or updated. I thought the same as you, it might be lost?? First, I spoke with my attorney and they put in a service request 2 weeks ago and was informed we must wait at least 30 days for a response, my attorneys office also told me this is not unusual for this amount of time to pass and that the USCIS could have had an influx of petitions and everything slows down. My immigration attorney is probably the best one that exist for this, he was president of AILA (Amer.immig.lawyers Assoc) look it up , its a big deal, and he's helped many people. After waiting almost 2 weeks I couldn't stand not seeing an update on my case, so I called my congressmans office and they referred me to the person in charge of immigration. I was told to fax a release form so they could give it to the lady in charge. I asked if I could personally bring it to her, and they said yes. The next day I went into the office and met with her and told her my story. She was very genuine and helpful,plus now she had a face to go with the paper. I have to say, two days later my case was updated 11/4 and again on 11/5. Something must have been done, and I just feel that our petitions are backlogged. I haven't received a decision yet, but at least I know its not lost and its being processed. So please, use your resouces and don't give up. Don't wait on a call back, go to their office, make as much happen as you have in your power. Good luck and sorry for the long explanation, but I hope it helps you.

[Lisamarie 79]

I thought the background checks on the beneficiary were after the file goes through NVC, and before the NOA2 they do background checks on the petitioner....am I wrong about that? Maybe that is what is taking so long, I really don't know....

This could be part of the reason. I'm over processing time as well. After a service request to USCIS and getting in touch with my Congresswoman's office, they let me know fairly quickly that our issue was that the background checks are still not complete (after 5+ months??!), and they could not speculate as to when they would be complete. I think this has a lot to do with my fiance's country (Malawi) - I lived there for a while so I know that dealing with things like this takes forever - if it happens at all.

[Lisamarie 79]

I called USCIS on the 26th of October and they put in a service request to the filing office. I called the senator's office yesterday and also faxed that form over to them. I guess now I just have to wait......I'll be calling USCIS again mid-month if we don't hear anything. Thanks:)

Does your Congressman have a website? Mine had a page and an inquiry form specifically for immigration issues. Send them an email and keep trying to call (it's good to have everything in writing, too). Keep calling USCIS as well. I've found that some representatives are way more helpful than others, so just keep calling every so often until you get someone that will be more helpful. I called USCIS the day after we went past the 5 month processing time. The first representative I talked to said to just keep waiting and to call back in 2 weeks. I called again 1 week later and a different representative generated a service request immediately. Keep calling! Bug them! They are 2 months over processing time with you, you at least deserve an explanation of what the problem is!

[Lisamarie 79]

The office that I had to fax it to is about six hours from here.........I will call on Monday to see if they received the fax. Yes I think they are backlogged, that's why they re-routed some files to the Texas office. But still.....I see a lot of approvals everyday for people that filed after us (don't get me wrong, I'm very happy for them!) and it makes me wonder where our file is and why it's not going through, or being updated, or something.........

I called my congressmans office too last week because we are also past the normal processing time "5 months", We are just at the 6 month mark and our case had not been touched or updated. I thought the same as you, it might be lost?? First, I spoke with my attorney and they put in a service request 2 weeks ago and was informed we must wait at least 30 days for a response, my attorneys office also told me this is not unusual for this amount of time to pass and that the USCIS could have had an influx of petitions and everything slows down. My immigration attorney is probably the best one that exist for this, he was president of AILA (Amer.immig.lawyers Assoc) look it up , its a big deal, and he's helped many people. After waiting almost 2 weeks I couldn't stand not seeing an update on my case, so I called my congressmans office and they referred me to the person in charge of immigration. I was told to fax a release form so they could give it to the lady in charge. I asked if I could personally bring it to her, and they said yes. The next day I went into the office and met with her and told her my story. She was very genuine and helpful,plus now she had a face to go with the paper. I have to say, two days later my case was updated 11/4 and again on 11/5. Something must have been done, and I just feel that our petitions are backlogged. I haven't received a decision yet, but at least I know its not lost and its being processed. So please, use your resouces and don't give up. Don't wait on a call back, go to their office, make as much happen as you have in your power. Good luck and sorry for the long explanation, but I hope it helps you.