California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2

[sandipdesai 0]

Hey all, just thought I'd share my thoughts on repeatedly emailing Ms. Barrows.

When it comes to sending multiple emails in the span of 5 business days, I think it's a bad idea. Also, the weekend should not be counted when determining how long it's been since she's received your email, regardless of whether we think she's working or not, that's simple business etiquette.

I, like most of you, feel like we've paid for a service, thereby we're, for the lack of a better word, entitled to a result within a defined period of time.

We're fortunate that Wade (I believe) was able to procure Ms. Barrows' email address for us. With that email address in hand, we ought to be judicious about how we utilize it.

There is a difference between sending a single introductory email, versus electronically badgering someone. Some people deserve to be badgered, others don't.

In my opinion, the fact that Ms. Barrows has, for the most part, been very receptive to our messages, should warrant some type of hesitation on our part before we send her several "reminders." Also taking into consideration the "tone" one may employ in an email, there really is a gray transitional area that separates a single "please help me" email to an irritating "it's me again, for the Xth time in your inbox, did you forget me already?!" email.

Just my 2 cents for all of us to consider

Hey CellDoc..you are right.. i work for government too. i do not like to remind my job every time..

[fermat 32]

No it does not.

Unbelievable... Is there anyway you can see in the text the address that claims to be "undeliverable" ?

[CaliforniaGuy 2]

Unbelievable.

Did the RFE come out of Texas or Cali?

Texas,, can I call to see what they want or do I have to wait for the letter?

[celldoc 21]

Angela sent me 2 emails today saying my case was approved. I'm sure that part is fine, just hope this does not delay their forwarding it to NVC.

In that case I'd be rest assured that your approval isn't a false positive

I take it that your approval came out of TSC.

[Mrs. P 6]

Hey all, just thought I'd share my thoughts on repeatedly emailing Ms. Barrows.

When it comes to sending multiple emails in the span of 5 business days, I think it's a bad idea. Also, the weekend should not be counted when determining how long it's been since she's received your email, regardless of whether we think she's working or not, that's simple business etiquette.

I, like most of you, feel like we've paid for a service, thereby we're, for the lack of a better word, entitled to a result within a defined period of time.

We're fortunate that Wade (I believe) was able to procure Ms. Barrows' email address for us. With that email address in hand, we ought to be judicious about how we utilize it.

There is a difference between sending a single introductory email, versus electronically badgering someone. Some people deserve to be badgered, others don't.

In my opinion, the fact that Ms. Barrows has, for the most part, been very receptive to our messages, should warrant some type of hesitation on our part before we send her several "reminders." Also taking into consideration the "tone" one may employ in an email, there really is a gray transitional area that separates a single "please help me" email to an irritating "it's me again, for the Xth time in your inbox, did you forget me already?!" email.

Just my 2 cents for all of us to consider

I agree 100% with this. I understand wholeheartedly what this process has been like. However, we must keep in mind that this is probably not normal protocol for her to be communicating with us through email (as Val and Gary pointed out last week). I think due to the circumstance and the error in this transfer to TSC resulting in many cases being outside of the estimated processing time, that she has tried to show they are doing their best to resolve the situation and she is doing this on a more personal level.

I know how impatient we all are at this point, but I'm even surprised that she has responded to so many emails, considering that she is probably not just sitting at her desk waiting for emails to respond to. She is also trying to handle other workload, I'm sure.

Let's hang in there guys. The end of this part of the process is near.

[fermat 32]

The Tier 2 just told me it was an error and not to worry about it.

No it does not.

[celldoc 21]

Texas,, can I call to see what they want or do I have to wait for the letter?

Bummer! You can certainly call, but I'm not sure how far you can trust the info you'll be given on the phone. In my opinion, it's better to wait for the written form of what it is they want from you.

One of our fellow transferees had also received an RFE, unfortunately I don't remember her name, maybe Mahalia, but if memory serves me, I don't think her approval took too long once she had sent in the RFE.

[fermat 32]

The Tier 2 just told me it was an error and not to worry about it. On her screen it was approved still.

[celldoc 21]

The Tier 2 just told me it was an error and not to worry about it.

Back on track. Solid gold.

I question the value of signing up for USCIS email and text alerts.

Edited February 15, 2011 by celldoc

[babaa 0]

I was transferred to CSC on Friday. And today approved.. I am sure more to come..Looks like they are working..

[fermat 32]

We'll see.

Back on track. Solid gold.

[mary&besho 3]

I think they will let me to the end of the 36.000 applicant

[Mrs. P 6]

After waiting 6 months I get an RFE. Why do they wait this long? Now I am steaming! I double checked tripled checked quadrupled check before I sent the package. I don't think anything can be missing.

Unbelievable! At this point this is my worst fear! I wonder what it could be? Why do they wait so long? didn't they see anything wrong before they transferred it in NOVEMBER, when the case was already sitting down for a few months? smh. I just don't get it. Man this has been one hell of a ride.

Please keep us informed on the outcome.

I just got a text from USCIS:

On February 14, 2011, the post office returned the notice we last sent you on this case I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN as undeliverable. This may have serious effects on processing this case. Please call 1-800-375-5283 to update your mailing address for this notice to be re-sent.

It also tells me I'm back to initial review.

Funny, I've received several notices from them so far, never had any problem with my mailing address.

Now this is just bizarre!! Like what the heck is going on? :bonk:

[Val and Gary 29]

Unbelievable! At this point this is my worst fear! I wonder what it could be? Why do they wait so long? didn't they see anything wrong before they transferred it in NOVEMBER, when the case was already sitting down for a few months? smh. I just don't get it. Man this has been one hell of a ride.

Please keep us informed on the outcome.

Now this is just bizarre!! Like what the heck is going on? :bonk:

You know what, none of us are out of the woods until we're out of Texas. What I wouldn't give for confirmation we've been cut loose.

[Mrs. P 6]

Oops didn't read this. Well that's good then.