Contacting Senator / Congressman

[Gingerpants 8]

*I hope this is the correct place for this question*

On Wednesday we will hit our five month mark. To be prepared for the likely chance that we still won't have our NOA2 by then I have started filling out the forms for getting our representative involved.

For the two long answer questions I am having difficulty finding the right words to use. I want to get the point across that we mean business and really need to get on to the next stage of the process, but at the same time I don't want to come across as being overly demanding. So I am hoping someone that has already done this can provide some insight into how I might phrase it in the most diplomatic way possible.

Here are the two questions:

1. Please briefly explain your problem. (In writing, provide my office with a detailed account. Include any additional relevant

correspondence that you have initiated or received concerning your problem.)

2. Please state how you would like Senator Nelson to help you.

Also, would be better to contact my congressman or senator? Or both?

[ScottThuy 140]

choose one and not both.... they handle hundereds of immigration cases every month and they know what to do.. they know you mean business so no need to be agressive... My congressman helped us alot and his office is a few blocks from my home so it was easy to go to the office for a face to face discussion... it makes things easier than back and forth over the phone or by mail... keep in mind that all they can really do is make a status inquiry.. that means they can email the USCIS office and ask whats up with mr x's case... they cant 'make' anyone do anything...

[Afrikan Queen 11]

*I hope this is the correct place for this question*

On Wednesday we will hit our five month mark. To be prepared for the likely chance that we still won't have our NOA2 by then I have started filling out the forms for getting our representative involved.

For the two long answer questions I am having difficulty finding the right words to use. I want to get the point across that we mean business and really need to get on to the next stage of the process, but at the same time I don't want to come across as being overly demanding. So I am hoping someone that has already done this can provide some insight into how I might phrase it in the most diplomatic way possible.

Here are the two questions:

1. Please briefly explain your problem. (In writing, provide my office with a detailed account. Include any additional relevant

correspondence that you have initiated or received concerning your problem.)

2. Please state how you would like Senator Nelson to help you.

Also, would be better to contact my congressman or senator? Or both?

First, call USCIS to put in a service request concerning your case, you may not need to contact your respresentatives. I would start by calling your local congressman, if they are unable to help then go higher, to your senator(s). They will ask you to fill out a consent form which will ask for details about the case and how they can help you. I'm not good with words either but remember you are asking a high official for help, be respectful and thank them for their assistance. Hope this helps.

[Gingerpants 8]

choose one and not both.... they handle hundereds of immigration cases every month and they know what to do.. they know you mean business so no need to be agressive... My congressman helped us alot and his office is a few blocks from my home so it was easy to go to the office for a face to face discussion... it makes things easier than back and forth over the phone or by mail... keep in mind that all they can really do is make a status inquiry.. that means they can email the USCIS office and ask whats up with mr x's case... they cant 'make' anyone do anything...

Thank you ScottThuy for your reply.

Unfortunately I am living abroad at the moment so I won't be able discuss the matter in person, but I agree that that would make it a bit easier.

In my experience the way you word things can have a big impact on whether you get a response in your favour, so I suppose I am hoping for some examples to go off of as a starting point.