Shout Out Loud Or It Will Get Much WORSE

[Gocka 17]

The poster you replied to didn't say it wasn't your RIGHT to marry who ever you choose to, cause it is.

It's the part of immigrating your spouse to the US that is considered a privilege.

I am not ignorant but what does that really mean? If baring my fiance to come here is a privilege that is the same as saying you can not marry her. I LIVE HERE! I can not marry here if they do not allow her to come. I can not be with her if they do not allow her to come. Its funny that I can own a gun buy drugs legally but I can not bring my wife here to LIVE WITH ME. Again (imigrating my spouse) here is also a right! Better?

Oh and if by your logic it is a privilege to let my spouse imigrate here, what give you a higher privilege for yours to come here? Are you better then me? Obviosuly some get the privilege and some do not. What makes those people any worse are not deserving as you? Would be saying this if they denied your spouse to come? I think not. My spouse hasnt even been denied,i am still waiting, its not as if im ranting in anger. I unlike maybe you or others have compassion toward others that is why I dont go and say stupid thinks like its a privilege becasue then you advocate that some have that privilege and others dont!!!

Edited January 21, 2011 by Gocka

[BringMyBabyHome 14]

That's right don't give them any money and then we can forget about processing you AOS and EAD too.

[yohino 22]

I am not ignorant but what does that really mean? If baring my fiance to come here is a privilege that is the same as saying you can not marry her. I LIVE HERE! I can not marry here if they do not allow her to come. I can not be with her if they do not allow her to come. Its funny that I can own a gun buy drugs legally but I can not bring my wife here to LIVE WITH ME. Again (imigrating my spouse) here is also a right! Better?

Oh and if by your logic it is a privilege to let my spouse imigrate here, what give you a higher privilege for yours to come here? Are you better then me? Obviosuly some get the privilege and some do not. What makes those people any worse are not deserving as you? Would be saying this if they denied your spouse to come? I think not. My spouse hasnt even been denied,i am still waiting, its not as if im ranting in anger. I unlike maybe you or others have compassion toward others that is why I dont go and say stupid thinks like its a privilege becasue then you advocate that some have that privilege and others dont!!!

Did I say anything about this being MY point of view about this?

I'm just stating how the USCIS sees it.

You have the right to leave the US and move to your spouse, that is also a RIGHT the US gives you. So that's not them keeping you apart.

I have no idea why you feel the need to attack me for a simple statement about how the Rights/Privilege things is divided when it comes to marrige and immigration.

And BTW, I'm the immigrant in my relationship, and if I would have been denied, we would have found a different place to live so we could be together. Would it have sucked, sure, but it wouldn't have been the end of the world.

[Gocka 17]

Did I say anything about this being MY point of view about this?

I'm just stating how the USCIS sees it.

You have the right to leave the US and move to your spouse, that is also a RIGHT the US gives you. So that's not them keeping you apart.

I have no idea why you feel the need to attack me for a simple statement about how the Rights/Privilege things is divided when it comes to marrige and immigration.

And BTW, I'm the immigrant in my relationship, and if I would have been denied, we would have found a different place to live so we could be together. Would it have sucked, sure, but it wouldn't have been the end of the world.

You should have said its not your point of view. So its that easy right you would have found another place to live? Well excuse me but not all of us have somewhere to go. Ive lived here my entire life, I dont have a pocket full of money to just move where ever i please. TAHNK GOD! that I am aloud to leave but who knows maybe one day that wont be aloud either. Sweetheart its not that simple ok. Most people if they get denied that is the end of it ok. Neither me or her have the funds or resources to go country hopping to be together. So let me revise my question to you. What if as a result of you hypothetically being denied you were not able to ever see your spouse again? Its pretty convienent to comment when you have options, sadly most dont.

[xxtinaxx 14]

Did I say anything about this being MY point of view about this?

I'm just stating how the USCIS sees it.

You have the right to leave the US and move to your spouse, that is also a RIGHT the US gives you. So that's not them keeping you apart.

I have no idea why you feel the need to attack me for a simple statement about how the Rights/Privilege things is divided when it comes to marrige and immigration.

And BTW, I'm the immigrant in my relationship, and if I would have been denied, we would have found a different place to live so we could be together. Would it have sucked, sure, but it wouldn't have been the end of the world.

The thing is you're from europe and it would be easy for you and your husband to find another place to live if you got denied. But for those who are from asian countries or anywhere else, for example my husband, it would be really hard and unfair for him to live in my country since he doesn't know anything about it. And I can't move anywhere else on this earth except usa and my country. So for some people, it could be the end of the world. Nuff said.

[amykathleen2005 441]

I like the letter but I think it should be more succinct. A busy staffer or Congressperson wants to know what issue you want worked on quickly and doesn't have time to waffle through a several page letter.

That is not to say that what you are saying is not good, I just think that for the purpose of contacting a government official a long letter is probably not the best route.

[Gocka 17]

The thing is you're from europe and it would be easy for you and your husband to find another place to live if you got denied. But for those who are from asian countries or anywhere else, for example my husband, it would be really hard and unfair for him to live in my country since he doesn't know anything about it. And I can't move anywhere else on this earth except usa and my country. So for some people, it could be the end of the world. Nuff said.

Thank every much, point proven. I have sympathy for those like you who do not have options, My spouse is from Macedonia and they are not in the EU which means she cannnot move anywehre in Europe either. Even if we could do I have the money to move to France? No, I dont. Its amaizing how people have forgoten to put themselves in the shoes of others. Like you said, its pretty easy to comment when you have OPTIONS.

[yohino 22]

You should have said its not your point of view. So its that easy right you would have found another place to live? Well excuse me but not all of us have somewhere to go. Ive lived here my entire life, I dont have a pocket full of money to just move where ever i please. TAHNK GOD! that I am aloud to leave but who knows maybe one day that wont be aloud either. Sweetheart its not that simple ok. Most people if they get denied that is the end of it ok. Neither me or her have the funds or resources to go country hopping to be together. So let me revise my question to you. What if as a result of you hypothetically being denied you were not able to ever see your spouse again? Its pretty convienent to comment when you have options, sadly most dont.

Can't belive this turned into a hunt on my little comment.

I know I have been priviledged becuase of the place I was born, but you can't really put that against me can you?

I'm totally on the same page that something has to change with the system that excists but for the letters that are being sent out to have any punch to them I think that everyone should have their facts checked and backed with all the information availible.

If I could never see my spouse again, I would be devastated, as I believe anyone else would be. And since that is a possibility for me right now, having a husband in Afghanistan, fighting for this country, that is a very touchy subject.

All I was trying to point out that something that makes sense to all of us going through this does not mean it makes sense to the goverment that sets up the laws.

As of right now, immigrating as a spouse of a US citizen or LPR is considered a privilege, not a right.

[amykathleen2005 441]

Let's not turn this into a competition. This process is hard on everyone for a variety of reasons. Everyone misses their loved ones, let's support each other instead of comparing the merit of our woes?

[qaz_j 0]

The government has the right to deny a visa based upon an interview or evidence. They do not have a right to stick your file in a box for 6 months for unexplained reasons. People are mad at arbitrary and unexplained delays in the process. The matter at hand is the lack of transparency.

[Charles-n-Erica 2]

Actually looking at the graphs here: http://dashboard.usc...e=6&charttype=1 and here http://dashboard.uscis.gov/index.cfm?formtype=1&office=1&charttype=1 will show you that since Obama took office in January 2009, the number of I-129Fs that are waiting to be processed have been cut by more than 20% and the overall VISA rate for all categories has been reduced by > 33%

Regarding K1's, I am confident that the processing time will be improved back to the 5 month range overall. The K1's are in fact a small fraction of all the VISAs that are processed and they can easily apply more processing power as the needs change. For instance, if they return to the average processing rate that they have done for the last 2 years (~5000 per month), they would quickly reduce the backlog. And in fact, at certain times, they have averaged 8000 per month. We do need to keep in mind that although VJ is an incredibly good resource, it only represents about 4% of the overall K1 VISAs that are applied for.

I think it is admirable to voice your opinion to the government, but in fact, they are quite correct that there isn't much of a problem at this point compared to historical norms.

As hard as the wait is, and I have only been waiting 1.5 months, I think there is certainty in the process and it will be over before you know it. My worry is the processing that will be happening for my fiance in China, where unfortunately it seems to be much less structured and potentially arbitrary on who gets approved.

I like your optimism! But I really do not share the same feelings about their ability to clear the backlog at VSC. I am sure they are nice people working there at VSC but due to money, staffing, cut-backs or whatever ... from what i can research and the info that they are giving out, I think that we will be looking at nearly 7 month K1 Visa processing for quite some time. I hope the processing time does go back down as soon as possible...for all those that have just sent in or are about to send in their K-1.

[Gocka 17]

Can't belive this turned into a hunt on my little comment.

I know I have been priviledged becuase of the place I was born, but you can't really put that against me can you?

I'm totally on the same page that something has to change with the system that excists but for the letters that are being sent out to have any punch to them I think that everyone should have their facts checked and backed with all the information availible.

If I could never see my spouse again, I would be devastated, as I believe anyone else would be. And since that is a possibility for me right now, having a husband in Afghanistan, fighting for this country, that is a very touchy subject.

All I was trying to point out that something that makes sense to all of us going through this does not mean it makes sense to the goverment that sets up the laws.

As of right now, immigrating as a spouse of a US citizen or LPR is considered a privilege, not a right.

Not holding it against you, good for you honetly. I wish I was born in Sweeden, Denmark, or Norway. See you just should have made your position a bit more clear becasue it seemed as if you were saying that it is ok for it to be a so called "privilege" when in reality it is not. Also your comment about "we would have just found another place to live" was a little lacking in thought and insensitive. It seemed like you down played the whole situation of being denied when it can truly be devistating to some, I for one have no clue what i would do if denied. I apologize if it seemed like a witch hunt, its just my wrong buttons were pushed. Sorry and hope your Husband is OK

[LewisandAlena 0]

a RIGHT the US gives you.

Not to bandy words, but it's really important where rights come from. NOT the government. That's a major founding principle of this country.

[Gocka 17]

The government has the right to deny a visa based upon an interview or evidence. They do not have a right to stick your file in a box for 6 months for unexplained reasons. People are mad at arbitrary and unexplained delays in the process. The matter at hand is the lack of transparency.

Exactly, I understand that fraud is prevelant in our society but lets face it, lets be honest, this process is an utter joke. They are taking something very serious and very life altering like this and turning into THIS. Land of the free? Yea right.

[Gocka 17]

Not to bandy words, but it's really important where rights come from. NOT the government. That's a major founding principle of this country.

Goverments dont give rights. We all own them, they are ours, the goverment can only take them away. Yes totally against our "supposed" system of government.