UNACCEPTABLE!!!

[Fofochinho73 8]

As the majority here I think about this whole process night and day. It is crazy how this process becomes such a big part of our lives, I feel like I eat, sleep and breathe the immigration process. Over six months waiting far away from the person who means more than anything else is just cruel and I feel like the time is literally wasted. Sure there should be screening, and sure there is plenty to do to prepare for the big day, but it is still UNACCEPTABLE! The whole system is UNACCEPTABLE. Think about that word and use it every time you talk to someone about your case, every time you tweet, every letter to Congress and the President should contain the word UNACCEPTABLE!

Thank you for the space to vent.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

How many of these threads are you going to make?

[Obama 2012 1,714]

If you're willing to put up triple the fees for a faster process, then that would be what it would take. Extra man power.

The people on VJ are only a very small percentage of the people filing/the cases that USCIS has to go through. Every case has to have the background checks, the evidence checks, has to be looked at carefully, etc.

From what I see, it's actually gotten better from what it used to be, so be thankful.

Actually, be thankful you have the opportunity to bring your loved one here. It would be just as easy for the Government to say "nope" to all cases like these. That's something to consider and something that would truly be UNACCEPTABLE.

There are bigger things to complain about, and there's always the option of you moving to your loved ones nation or trying to go elsewhere.

[Krikit 1,164]

Moving from K-1 Process to K-1 Progress.

[Markieboy 104]

If you feel so strongly about this, I would bring your concerns to USCIS. Call them and ask to speak to an adjudicator. Let him/her know what they are doing is UNACCEPTABLE. See if this helps or hurts your case.

Everyone on here goes through a long and trying process. What makes your case more important than others? There are some cases whose petition has been pending more than a year! It hasn't even been 6 months since your NOA1, which IS still within normal processing time.

Patience is a virtue.

[Sweet17L 3]

we're all being taught how to wait and trust.

[Fofochinho73 8]

Yes I would pay as big a fee as necessary for an expedited process. The fact that the official USCIS website gives a 5 month processing time and they don't meet that should be enough to make anyone squirm. The fact that anything just under 6 months is considered "normal processing time" should be a huge red flag. I have considered moving to Brazil several times, but I know that the US is a land of opportunity and the principles it was founded upon make it one of the greatest countries on earth. That being said, America deserves a lot better! When you need a passport you can pay an extra fee and have it in a matter of days. I completely understand that a visa for a foreign national requires, as it should, some extra background checks and other verifications. But honestly if it IS in fact just a matter of man power then make that clear and let the people do something about it, such as one suggested extra fees. Excellent idea!

I stand by my original post as well as all others that I have made or will make in the future referring to the same subject. The current immigration system is unacceptable across the board.

[Anh map 2,098]

Yes I would pay as big a fee as necessary for an expedited process. The fact that the official USCIS website gives a 5 month processing time and they don't meet that should be enough to make anyone squirm. The fact that anything just under 6 months is considered "normal processing time" should be a huge red flag. I have considered moving to Brazil several times, but I know that the US is a land of opportunity and the principles it was founded upon make it one of the greatest countries on earth. That being said, America deserves a lot better! When you need a passport you can pay an extra fee and have it in a matter of days. I completely understand that a visa for a foreign national requires, as it should, some extra background checks and other verifications. But honestly if it IS in fact just a matter of man power then make that clear and let the people do something about it, such as one suggested extra fees. Excellent idea!

I stand by my original post as well as all others that I have made or will make in the future referring to the same subject. The current immigration system is unacceptable across the board.

Contact your member of Congress and your US Senators and ask them to bring about the changes that you seek.

[zh & m 3]

If you feel so strongly about this, I would bring your concerns to USCIS. Call them and ask to speak to an adjudicator. Let him/her know what they are doing is UNACCEPTABLE. See if this helps or hurts your case.

Everyone on here goes through a long and trying process. What makes your case more important than others? There are some cases whose petition has been pending more than a year! It hasn't even been 6 months since your NOA1, which IS still within normal processing time.

This kind of logic only generates further abuse of applicants. Bureaucratic systems tend to treat you as poorly as you let them to, and the only way to improve their performance is to be the "squeaky wheel". Far from being selfish, it goes a long way toward helping other petitioners in the same situations. I hope people whose petitions have been pending for more then a year are raising hell, calling USCIS daily etc. If they need my help and support, I can gladly do it on their behalf as well.

Contact your member of Congress and your US Senators and ask them to bring about the changes that you seek.

Yes, I did that too. But one time may not be enough.

[Markieboy 104]

This kind of logic only generates further abuse of applicants. Bureaucratic systems tend to treat you as poorly as you let them to, and the only way to improve their performance is to be the "squeaky wheel". Far from being selfish, it goes a long way toward helping other petitioners in the same situations. I hope people whose petitions have been pending for more then a year are raising hell, calling USCIS daily etc. If they need my help and support, I can gladly do it on their behalf as well.

Yes, I did that too. But one time may not be enough.

Being logical and being realistic are not always the same. Logically, it makes sense to address the problem (ie USCIS) instead of venting on a forum. Realistically, USCIS seems understaffed with their employees. Each adjudicator receives a certain number of cases a day. They must carefully review each case before approval. How many cases does an adjudicator approve daily? I haven't the foggiest. The number of cases that are approved daily, more than likely, does not match the number of cases they receive daily. Unlike passport processing, which already establishes the applicant IS a U.S. citizen, USCIS processing scrutinizes applicants from all countries and nationalities. So, realistically, approvals take several months.

I understand the process is flawed, but then again, no system is perfect. We are all human, and we have limitations. Again, if you decide to be the "squeaky wheel," feel free to call USCIS with your concerns.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Yes I would pay as big a fee as necessary for an expedited process. The fact that the official USCIS website gives a 5 month processing time and they don't meet that should be enough to make anyone squirm. The fact that anything just under 6 months is considered "normal processing time" should be a huge red flag. I have considered moving to Brazil several times, but I know that the US is a land of opportunity and the principles it was founded upon make it one of the greatest countries on earth. That being said, America deserves a lot better! When you need a passport you can pay an extra fee and have it in a matter of days. I completely understand that a visa for a foreign national requires, as it should, some extra background checks and other verifications. But honestly if it IS in fact just a matter of man power then make that clear and let the people do something about it, such as one suggested extra fees. Excellent idea!

I stand by my original post as well as all others that I have made or will make in the future referring to the same subject. The current immigration system is unacceptable across the board.

And no amount of posts on VJ is going to change that.

[iampatricias 17]

... I was just thinking we haven't seen Al around in a while...

[Penny Lane 8,159]

[Richie Rich 70]

... I was just thinking we haven't seen Al around in a while...

Al is busy contacting his 'politicial friends'' to make it happen . Or just taking a sababtical

[Fofochinho73 8]

... I was just thinking we haven't seen Al around in a while...

I was thinking the same thing today...where is ole Al422?