I-130 and I-129 filers, LET'S GET THE PARTY STARTED!

[CHarvey80 72]

Hi everyone!!

First of all, I want to congratulate all of you that got your I-130 and/ or I-129 approvals these past few days! We are all getting closer to the end!! Yay!!! But, this is not what this post is about.

I'm feeling a little unhappy today since I came across a few articles explaining how the US government is making things better and easier for illegal immigrants to become lawful permanent residents, which I don't completely agree with, since I feel that those who are doing things right should get the help. Oh well, that is just wishful thinking. Anyways, I feel like it's unfair that we have to go through this whole process without any consideration for our situations. We all miss our spouses and family in the US and would like to be with them as soon as possible, but we still decide to do things the right way, and I know it will pay off in the long run, but, wouldn't it be nice if the government did something for all of you, US citizens, trying to get your families back together doing things the right way? I know the illegal immigration issue is now a big deal in the United States and that it needs to be addressed but, come on! There should be some compromise from the authorities that shows people that following the law is the way to go but they make it seem like is the other way around.

I talked to my husband today and told him that I feel that we should send a letter to our congressmen and complain about this situation, let them know how we are also afflicted but this situation, that it also hurt us to be apart from our loved ones, not only the people that willingly decided to break the law and stay illegally in the US. We count too! And I know that most of you think that writing a letter wont change anything, I often thing that way about many things, but reality is that if we don't say anything, things won't change. I'm writing this post to ask you, US citizens, filing for your spouses, parents or children to step up and do something. Write a letter and speak up your mind, complain, tell your congressmen how you feel, what you think and what you'd like. The change starts with us. This might not change our situation, but it could mean a change for those behind us.

People, we have more power that we thinks we do, lets use it! I hope you compromise too, I'm sure that one person won't be heard, but but all of us can make a lot of noise!

Maybe I'm going a little crazy today, maybe I miss my husband too much, but maybe, just maybe, this crazy idea could work!

People, good luck with your journeys! Now, let's make some noise!

[Demmy 6]

Actually we are writing a letter to the senator stating exactly that. We are working on it, the centers are swamped with paperwork from applicants who benefited from the dream act. This has made things slow down for all of us working through months and following the legal way to get to BE WITH OUR LOVED ONES. So unfair

[JTB11 1,079]

I agree and hope you guys can make some noise !

[Lou29 5]

I totally agree!

It seems easier to get into the country illegally than it is to get in legally. In my opinion this long and costly journey we are all on is one of the reasons why people would choose to do it illegally.

Good luck to everyone!

[Vic and EJ 2]

My family and I were talking about this recently. I could not agree more.

I would not be opposed to writing a letter as well - I should have just recorded the discussion we had recently and sent it to these decision makers!

I admire your passion and courage to speak up - it just might inspire many to make a dent in an age old problem. Good work my friend.

[Teague 6]

I'm on it! LETS DO SOME NOISE! esp VERMONT FILERS!

[N-o-l-a 7,168]

Count me in - these waivers and things for illegals are only punishing legal filers. We should have our applications processed first.

[ingrid_rachel 18]

Agree with you 100% My husband is alone in Mexico waiting for the process. We (wife and two sons) are in Puerto Rico missing him. His brothers and sisters in law are living in San Diego with tourist visas. It's so unfair :'(

[The Mean Lady 604]

I totally agree!

It seems easier to get into the country illegally than it is to get in legally. In my opinion this long and costly journey we are all on is one of the reasons why people would choose to do it illegally.

Good luck to everyone!

Have you ever watched border wars?

God bless those people that almost dehydrate in the desert trying to get over.

Or break limbs jumping over the fence.

Or get run over holding on under rail cars.

Or get crushed hiding in the landing gear of planes.

Or drown swimming across the rivers.

Or get hit by cars running across the highway.

Don't mistake this for approval.

I absolutely hate not being able to understand who is taking my order at McDonalds.

I'm just saying it's not so easy.

Count me in - these waivers and things for illegals are only punishing legal filers. We should have our applications processed first.

I'm pretty sure we do.

[N-o-l-a 7,168]

Have you ever watched border wars?

God bless those people that almost dehydrate in the desert trying to get over.

Or break limbs jumping over the fence.

Or get run over holding on under rail cars.

Or get crushed hiding in the landing gear of planes.

Or drown swimming across the rivers.

Or get hit by cars running across the highway.

Don't mistake this for approval.

I absolutely hate not being able to understand who is taking my order at McDonalds.

I'm just saying it's not so easy.

I'm pretty sure we do.

If we did there wouldn't be such a backlog at VSC right now. It is a little different for people brought here as children illegally, but still.

Also, add to that my father and my Yorkshire side....willing to marry any American and do anything to come over by hook or by crook.

Edited January 10, 2013 by Nola123

[The Mean Lady 604]

If we did there wouldn't be such a backlog at VSC right now. It is a little different for people brought here as children illegally, but still.

Also, add to that my father and my Yorkshire side....willing to marry any American and do anything to come over by hook or by crook.

Well then I don't know how those people have timelines like 1-2 years.

Not to mention even PR have to wait much longer than citizens to sponsor someone.

[N-o-l-a 7,168]

Well then I don't know how those people have timelines like 1-2 years.

Not to mention even PR have to wait much longer than citizens to sponsor someone.

Well my Aunt waited about 25 years to come here legally. How's that for you?

[The Mean Lady 604]

Well my Aunt waited about 25 years to come here legally. How's that for you?

Hey hey... there's more to that story and you know it.

[ludakrishna 2]

Reply sent to both senators and congressman in the house.

[N-o-l-a 7,168]

Hey hey... there's more to that story and you know it.

Everyone's got a story and a reason, no?