I have a question

[Ingod'shands 0]

Hi everyone I have a question to ask. Is it possible to get a recommendation from the Consular officer? And what are your chances of getting an approval of an I-601 if the Consular officer gives you a good recommendation and a request for an approval?

[selrth 1]

I actually wonder myself how much weight the CO has with USCIS, but I'm sure that the CO's opinion carries some weight. I remember once I actually found the procedure online (once) how the info is passed on and how it's used, but I haven't been able to find it again. Don't worry though either way. I think USCIS knows what to look for. I'm curious... why do you ask?

[Ingod'shands 0]

I actually wonder myself how much weight the CO has with USCIS, but I'm sure that the CO's opinion carries some weight. I remember once I actually found the procedure online (once) how the info is passed on and how it's used, but I haven't been able to find it again. Don't worry though either way. I think USCIS knows what to look for. I'm curious... why do you ask?

I myself was doing some reading and like you (once) I came across a blog and in it they said that you could ask the CO for a recommendation so I was wondering if it were true or not and has it ever been done.

Edited October 11, 2011 by Ingod'shands

[selrth 1]

I myself was doing some reading and like you (once) I came across a blog and in it they said that you could ask the CO for a recommendation so I was wondering if it were true or not and has it ever been done.

I guess it wouldn't hurt to ask the CO if you have the opportunity to.

[Ingod'shands 0]

I guess it wouldn't hurt to ask the CO if you have the opportunity to.

Thank you so much for replying to me Selrth it means a lot

Did I ask my question in the right place? Because no one else responded!

[selrth 1]

Thank you so much for replying to me Selrth it means a lot

Did I ask my question in the right place? Because no one else responded!

Yes, you did. VJ seems a little slow lately. I've had a difficult time getting responses myself. People seem to respond more when you either beg them to, or you're completely upset over a decision.

[Ingod'shands 0]

Yes, you did. VJ seems a little slow lately. I've had a difficult time getting responses myself. People seem to respond more when you either beg them to, or you're completely upset over a decision.

Pfft beg ? I don't think so!

[momof1 205]

I tend to think that the CO's opinion carries very little weight. It *could* matter only slightly if there is a 212 waiver involved. I say this since its approval is based mostly on discretionary factors whereas the 601 is based on hardship. Often times, COs are very shaky with knowledge about inadmissibilities and its surrounding caselaw. The adjudicator with DHS generally knows caselaw very well and has their own standard of what constitutes extreme hardship. I wouldn't put too much weight on what the CO says. They make the relationship validity and initial inadmissibility determination and DHS handles the rest.

[Ingod'shands 0]

I tend to think that the CO's opinion carries very little weight. It *could* matter only slightly if there is a 212 waiver involved. I say this since its approval is based mostly on discretionary factors whereas the 601 is based on hardship. Often times, COs are very shaky with knowledge about inadmissibilities and its surrounding caselaw. The adjudicator with DHS generally knows caselaw very well and has their own standard of what constitutes extreme hardship. I wouldn't put too much weight on what the CO says. They make the relationship validity and initial inadmissibility determination and DHS handles the rest.

Thank you so much for the info- very informative! It's just a shame that people have to be mentally ill or on the brink of death to get an approval IMHO!

[Used to be broken 147]

I myself was doing some reading and like you (once) I came across a blog and in it they said that you could ask the CO for a recommendation so I was wondering if it were true or not and has it ever been done.

CO can make a recommendation, not sure how much weight it will carry. On a simple case of short overstay I think it would be helpful. On a complicated case with lots of aggravating factors not so much

[Nattychic 1]

Thank you so much for the info- very informative! It's just a shame that people have to be mentally ill or on the brink of death to get an approval IMHO!

[Nattychic 1]

Lol I totally agree with your comment my hubby is nither mentally ill nor is he on the brink of death however he does need me in his life now and forever.

[Ingod'shands 0]

CO can make a recommendation, not sure how much weight it will carry. On a simple case of short overstay I think it would be helpful. On a complicated case with lots of aggravating factors not so much

Thank you for your input

[Ingod'shands 0]

Lol I totally agree with your comment my hubby is nither mentally ill nor is he on the brink of death however he does need me in his life now and forever.

Natty girl I just read your story and my heart is breaking for you - But God don't ever give us more than we could handle.

[Nattychic 1]

Natty girl I just read your story and my heart is breaking for you - But God don't ever give us more than we could handle.

Are u sure it's me u talking about cause I didn't post my entire story, but I've been waiting over one year to go back to the states to be with my husband and now I'm waiting for the waiver to be approved.