April 2013 I-130 Filers

[amysummer13 7]

Just sent the message to CBS through emails provided. We need such movement to make things happen for real.

[LoveMyTico 999]

I think the letter should describe the govt sponsored musical chair. How dream act created the back log and then transferred to NBC, which created back log there and then shifted to field office which overwhelmed the local office which are not staffed for these huge numbers. You can also add some graphs from the USCIS website showing how the local offices which were handing 200-300 ( JAX, florida for eg) now has 1200 pending ones.

And when local office couldn't handle, they are opening the Overland office and all the petitions are sitting somewhere is Lee's summit or overland.

Add that legal citizens are pushed to the sidelines to give amnesty to illegal people and in contrast to illegal immigrant (children) who may or may not face separations, we are in fact already facing long time duration of separation. We need to show facts as well as drama.

I never even thought of all this... Now I'm even more pissed off.... I have an issue with illegals getting away with being here and being able to benefit from our country after entering illegally and staying. And I am trying to follow the law and the book by filing the I-130. I can point out all the illegals in my neighborhood. Most of them drive BRAND NEW SUV's and have businesses, not to mention the 150 children they keep having with the hopes that one of them can file papers for them later ( and I heard one of them tell someone that exact statement, so I'm not makign that up) ... Last time I checked, we have immigration laws that say that is illegal and its not allowed. BUT here we are rewarding them .. now they get their papers processed first?? #######??? Not very lady-like... but this really makes me angry

Edited September 18, 2013 by LoveMyTico

[burnabrenna 19]

I never even thought of all this... Now I'm even more pissed off.... I have an issue with illegals getting away with being here and being able to benefit from our country after entering illegally and staying. And I am trying to follow the law and the book by filing the I-130. I can point out all the illegals in my neighborhood. Most of them drive BRAND NEW SUV's and have businesses, not to mention the 150 children they keep having with the hopes that one of them can file papers for them later ( and I heard one of them tell someone that exact statement, so I'm not makign that up) ... Last time I checked, we have immigration laws that say that is illegal and its not allowed. BUT here we are rewarding them .. now they get their papers processed first?? #######??? Not very lady-like... but this really makes me angry

I understand you're upset, but attacking these people and their families is not the way to get things done. There are plenty of risks associated with immigrating illegally to another country, and if those people are willing to face the consequences, then so be it. They're just trying to live their lives, the same as you. Generally, the only difference between these people and you and I is that they are undocumented. They pay taxes, they benefit local economies - they simply don't have documentation.

There are worse things in the world that should be addressed before we go around punishing people for trying to make a better life for themselves.

Yes, the government needs to focus more on completing spousal visa applications in a timely manner. And yes, the entire process needs an overhaul, but sitting here and belittling and degrading groups of people is not going to fix it.

[LoveMyTico 999]

I understand you're upset, but attacking these people and their families is not the way to get things done. There are plenty of risks associated with immigrating illegally to another country, and if those people are willing to face the consequences, then so be it. They're just trying to live their lives, the same as you. Generally, the only difference between these people and you and I is that they are undocumented. They pay taxes, they benefit local economies - they simply don't have documentation.

There are worse things in the world that should be addressed before we go around punishing people for trying to make a better life for themselves.

Yes, the government needs to focus more on completing spousal visa applications in a timely manner. And yes, the entire process needs an overhaul, but sitting here and belittling and degrading groups of people is not going to fix it.

I don't agree with you but we are all entitled to our own opinions. So we can agree to disagree.

It would take too long to explain why I feel that way.. and BTW... I have several friends in that situation, so I'm not attacking them... its our government for allowing it to get like this. our governemnt for passing laws that they don't even enforce. so let's let this one go.

and I have to laugh when you say face the consequences..... that's just it... there aren't any. And maybe they pay sales tax, but they don't pay income tax...

[burnabrenna 19]

I don't agree with you but we are all entitled to our own opinions. So we can agree to disagree.

It would take too long to explain why I feel that way.. and BTW... I have several friends in that situation, so I'm not attacking them... its our government for allowing it to get like this. our governemnt for passing laws that they don't even enforce. so let's let this one go.

and I have to laugh when you say face the consequences..... that's just it... there aren't any. And maybe they pay sales tax, but they don't pay income tax...

I'm not going to argue because clearly you're already convinced of your side and your facts, but if you took a little bit deeper look into the lives of undocumented people, you'd see that it's not all rainbows and butterflies.

As for the taxes, while not every undocumented person pays income tax, many of them do. http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/unauthorized-immigrants-pay-taxes-too

[scienceworks 64]

I understand you're upset, but attacking these people and their families is not the way to get things done. There are plenty of risks associated with immigrating illegally to another country, and if those people are willing to face the consequences, then so be it. They're just trying to live their lives, the same as you. Generally, the only difference between these people and you and I is that they are undocumented. They pay taxes, they benefit local economies - they simply don't have documentation.

There are worse things in the world that should be addressed before we go around punishing people for trying to make a better life for themselves.

Yes, the government needs to focus more on completing spousal visa applications in a timely manner. And yes, the entire process needs an overhaul, but sitting here and belittling and degrading groups of people is not going to fix it.

If they are illegal, only way they are employed is if they have fraudulent documents or the employer is hiring them illegally. Or they are working under the table. If under the table or illegally employed, then they are not paying any taxes. Only tax one would be paying is the sales tax on purchase.

I have a 10 year old car with paint completely flaked on the top of it. My Stipend is not enough to repaint it or buy a new car. Yet I like to travel in a decent looking car. Should I steal one since all I am doing is trying to make better life for myself?

[LoveMyTico 999]

If they are illegal, only way they are employed is if they have fraudulent documents or the employer is hiring them illegally. Or they are working under the table. If under the table or illegally employed, then they are not paying any taxes. Only tax one would be paying is the sales tax on purchase.

I have a 10 year old car with paint completely flaked on the top of it. My Stipend is not enough to repaint it or buy a new car. Yet I like to travel in a decent looking car. Should I steal one since all I am doing is trying to make better life for myself?

BOOOYA ! ! ! ! gracias !!! I agree.

I drive a 1997 Ford Mustang sold to me for $800.00 because my Honda civic was on its last leg. I would love to drive something nicer but unfortunately I'm not UNDOCUMENTED..LOL LOL LOL The illegal guy down the street from me drives a brand new Denali. Without a license and legal registration and he has a landscaping business and BRAGGED to me that he makes $10,000.00 a month. he also works in the morning at a local restaurant doing prep before he goes to work for himself. I know his whole deal... His wife is illegal too and waitresses... DO YOU THINK SHE REPORTS HER INCOME??? come on.... There is a family on my street where 3 of the four kids scammed to get a greencard.. How do I know? I THOUGHT they were my good friends. I fell for their lies and I feel totally stupid about it. THEY PLAYED ME. Two of them have a booming business which they had before they were legal and the other one shacks up with someone different than the guy she married to get her greencard. (Only a month after she was married to her victim) She drives a 2013 Toyota Corolla. I could go on.... and on.... By the way, they all bragged to me that they all had apartment buildings built and are making tons of money from the rent in their country .. And I have seen the apartment buildings. They are for real... it makes no sense why the legitimate relationships have to jump through hoops and wait so long and the illegals get through without one question

[burnabrenna 19]

Like I said, I'm not going to argue about facts when they're easily accessible, so believe what you want to believe.

We're all going through the same process and it can be frustrating, but berrating others for their choices is pretty low.

[GoLdEnSkY99 54]

Like I said, I'm not going to argue about facts when they're easily accessible, so believe what you want to believe.

We're all going through the same process and it can be frustrating, but berrating others for their choices is pretty low.

You are going through same process as others? really?? look at your timeline and look at the people who are living away from their spouse since Jan, Feb, March, April timeline. Congrats to u that your case is almost done but don't tell me that you know what other people are going through.

Edited September 18, 2013 by goldensky99

[LoveMyTico 999]

Like I said, I'm not going to argue about facts when they're easily accessible, so believe what you want to believe.

We're all going through the same process and it can be frustrating, but berrating others for their choices is pretty low.

isn't your file already approved and through the NVC already???? Isn't there a thread for that?

You are going though same process as others? really look at your timeline and look at the people who are living away from their spouse since Jan, Feb, March, April timeline. Congrats to u that your case is almost done but don't tell me that you know what other people are going through.

AGREED....

[burnabrenna 19]

You are going though same process as others? really look at your timeline and look at the people who are living away from their spouse since Jan, Feb, March, April timeline. Congrats to u that your case is almost done but don't tell me that you know what other people are going through.

isn't your file already approved and through the NVC already???? Isn't there a thread for that?

AGREED....

I have no control over the path my file took. So yes, we are all going through the same process. There's no need to take your frustrations out on me simply because my case got processed faster. I gave up a lot to move to Toronto to be with my husband, and there's no stopping anyone else from doing the same to be with their SO.

[katieflossom 54]

come on guys, less of the mob mentality on here. This is supposed to be a supportive, sharing environment. Everyone is under unimaginable stress. Go work it off at the gym/in the garden/at the pub and step away from the forum filled with people who are already upset enough without the stone throwing.

[BOS_LHR 829]

Where do you find that information? I can only see them organised by field office.

Are these people not held to account? That is over three times their goal.

I'd be fired if I was that far behind my targets.

Two places:

• USCIS National Processing Volume and Trends has data on national I-130 forms received, completed, and pending for each month. You can also view data for field offices here.
• USCIS Case Status Dashboard provides the national processing goal and average times.

Completely agree, it's insane for them to be 3x their posted goal time. I keep expecting them to raise it, what with call center support giving a 9-12 month timeframe, but I'm just as happy it's staying at 5. It gives me hope that they expect things to regulate a bit, but also it means we can continue to file service requests after 5 months. If they put their average in that 9-12 timeframe, our hands would be tied for much longer.

[GoLdEnSkY99 54]

I have no control over the path my file took. So yes, we are all going through the same process. There's no need to take your frustrations out on me simply because my case got processed faster. I gave up a lot to move to Toronto to be with my husband, and there's no stopping anyone else from doing the same to be with their SO.

I am not trying to take my frustration out on you. I am happy that your case was approved and you are almost done with this mess, congratulations to you. But simply I'm saying is that you do not know what others are going through, people waiting for NOA2 for 6+ months, you have no idea how it feels. Moving to different country might be easier for you but others have financial and family responsibility that they can't just simply move. Anyway just enjoy that you are done with your case, and let's hope that other unfortunate people will have change of luck soon!!

Edited September 18, 2013 by goldensky99

[LoveMyTico 999]

I have no control over the path my file took. So yes, we are all going through the same process. There's no need to take your frustrations out on me simply because my case got processed faster. I gave up a lot to move to Toronto to be with my husband, and there's no stopping anyone else from doing the same to be with their SO.

No sweetie, you have NO IDEA how we all feel. You do however have control over the snide comments. You are trolling around this thread and chiming in here and there and now you are saying we could "just move" like you did....What did you sacrifice? You have no idea what others are facing. Do you have children? A child with a medical condition that keeps you close to the Childrens Hospital? A mortgage on a home that is now not worth what you owe? a Custody agreement that keeps you where you are? I'm guessing NO. Don't come here and tell us that you "know how we feel" when you are already approved and through NVC. YOU are living with your husband... We are all ( for the most part) separated and we are still at the mercy of the USCIS . Goodie for you that you are approved. Have a little bit of sympathy or empathy for those of us who aren't as fortunate as you. No need to be snide and tell us there is nothing stopping us from moving... UGHHHHHHHHH

Edited September 18, 2013 by LoveMyTico