Aug 2013 I-130 filers

[Karmalicious 60]

What do you guys think? We have a brand new Congressman here in NE Oklahoma. Thought it might be worth a try. Anyone have any constructive comments? Thanks.

Dear Congressman Mullin:

My father was an Oklahoma State Senator in the 90's so I know how difficult it is to get started during your first term. So much to learn huh? Quickly, let me say that I am one of those that voted for you and I have watched as your business has grown as I drive by your home on my way to work... you must be very proud – I know that the majority of us in NE Oklahoma are.

And now to my point: There is a huge wrong being committed upon a large group of American citizens that you may not be aware of and I wanted to share what I know with you so when given the opportunity you will be aware of what is happening to us.

Immigration reform is a big deal right now and it is wonderful that the United States of America has the will and the means to open doors to help non Americans to better their life situations or to help them after a disaster. As you know, common thought in Oklahoma is that “The Dream Act” was enacted solely for votes but I want you to know my motivation is not to stop helping others.

What you may not know, as they, the US CITIZENS and Immigration Service, hide it very well, is that these people are being helped at the expense of the US Citizen that file the same petition, for the same status as those that America is trying to help.

Right now, Congressman Mullin, a couple that have known each other for just a few months and file for a K1 Fiance Visa can get through the USCIS step in just a few months while others that have been married for 8 years or more must wait 10 or more months because we share the same petition for DACA, VAWA and those waiting with their spouses to get to the place so they can file the 601 waiver. And this is just the first step of the visa process, the backlog will continue through the second step (National Visa Center) and then get slightly better at the third step, the Embassy that will interview the beneficiary.

What this says to myself and others Sir is that those that chose to stay here illegally and those that haven't built a relationship commitment to the point of marriage are being served before those of us that chose to follow the rules and/or have shown a higher level of commitment. Even Legal Permanent Residents looking for the 601 waiver are being served quicker while they get to wait together.

There is a group of citizens that have written several letters to USCIS and others that explains the situation better than I can so I will include them with this letter. In these letters are the graphs and charts and numbers from the websites for USCIS and the American Immigration Lawyers Association that strongly indicate that the numbers are being manipulated. For instance, on the USCIS website it shows that they are currently working on petitions on or before February 13, 2013 while every day we see approvals for months as late as July (that haven't been expedited and/or are not from the Phillipines).

I would really like you to read the attached letters to see what has happened is that even though we have paid the required fee for the requested service, all recourse or opportunity to inquire about the status of our petition has been taken away. They also claim on their website that they adjudicate petitions in the order that they are received and I can assure you that is not even close to the case. When I made my application the expected wait time was 5-6 months. If any other business would behave in the same manner there would be some recourse for us. USCIS has rigged the numbers so that we cannot even speak to the ombudsman.

Congreman Mullin, we need your help. Won't you please look in to what is happening to the citizens of the United States?

If you would like to discuss this further, feel free to contact me at XXX-XXX-XXXX.

Sincerely,

My Name

[Eastyo 100]

What do you guys think? We have a brand new Congressman here in NE Oklahoma. Thought it might be worth a try. Anyone have any constructive comments? Thanks.

Dear Congressman Mullin:

My father was an Oklahoma State Senator in the 90's so I know how difficult it is to get started during your first term. So much to learn huh? Quickly, let me say that I am one of those that voted for you and I have watched as your business has grown as I drive by your home on my way to work... you must be very proud – I know that the majority of us in NE Oklahoma are.

And now to my point: There is a huge wrong being committed upon a large group of American citizens that you may not be aware of and I wanted to share what I know with you so when given the opportunity you will be aware of what is happening to us.

Immigration reform is a big deal right now and it is wonderful that the United States of America has the will and the means to open doors to help non Americans to better their life situations or to help them after a disaster. As you know, common thought in Oklahoma is that “The Dream Act” was enacted solely for votes but I want you to know my motivation is not to stop helping others.

What you may not know, as they, the US CITIZENS and Immigration Service, hide it very well, is that these people are being helped at the expense of the US Citizen that file the same petition, for the same status as those that America is trying to help.

Right now, Congressman Mullin, a couple that have known each other for just a few months and file for a K1 Fiance Visa can get through the USCIS step in just a few months while others that have been married for 8 years or more must wait 10 or more months because we share the same petition for DACA, VAWA and those waiting with their spouses to get to the place so they can file the 601 waiver. And this is just the first step of the visa process, the backlog will continue through the second step (National Visa Center) and then get slightly better at the third step, the Embassy that will interview the beneficiary.

What this says to myself and others Sir is that those that chose to stay here illegally and those that haven't built a relationship commitment to the point of marriage are being served before those of us that chose to follow the rules and/or have shown a higher level of commitment. Even Legal Permanent Residents looking for the 601 waiver are being served quicker while they get to wait together.

There is a group of citizens that have written several letters to USCIS and others that explains the situation better than I can so I will include them with this letter. In these letters are the graphs and charts and numbers from the websites for USCIS and the American Immigration Lawyers Association that strongly indicate that the numbers are being manipulated. For instance, on the USCIS website it shows that they are currently working on petitions on or before February 13, 2013 while every day we see approvals for months as late as July (that haven't been expedited and/or are not from the Phillipines).

I would really like you to read the attached letters to see what has happened is that even though we have paid the required fee for the requested service, all recourse or opportunity to inquire about the status of our petition has been taken away. They also claim on their website that they adjudicate petitions in the order that they are received and I can assure you that is not even close to the case. When I made my application the expected wait time was 5-6 months. If any other business would behave in the same manner there would be some recourse for us. USCIS has rigged the numbers so that we cannot even speak to the ombudsman.

Congreman Mullin, we need your help. Won't you please look in to what is happening to the citizens of the United States?

If you would like to discuss this further, feel free to contact me at XXX-XXX-XXXX.

Sincerely,

My Name

Nice, send it asap, see what happens!

[Lisa y Miguel 62]

Definitely send it. Sounds great. And Im in to help no matter what you guys need also. I don't have all of the understanding that some of you have. But I know enough to see that this is a big unfairness. And i dont remember who said it...i think it was Eastyo...the second person i talked to WAS a tier 2...sad

[kssette 30]

Hey everyone - are all your status on USCIS site still stuck in "initial review"? My priority date is August 16th and I have not heard anything moving yet. At what month should we contact our senators and congressmen on the matter to have them inquire on the status of our cases.

Thanks!

My NOA1 or PD (or whatever the right term is) is August 9th. My status is also INITIAL REVIEW. I decided I would wait the 5 months out before I started making calls and writing letters. I swear if not for the health issues of some of my family members I would go live with my husband and apply with the consulate there. Unfortunately, I don't have that option.

[LoveMyTico 999]

I will at 6 months, we have (to be fair) only been at 4.5 months so i am not going to jump up and down yet. However a letter with another en-mass complaint at this time may well work wonders to make sure it doesn't get any worse. preventative medicine is sometimes the best...... what we DONT want is USCIS getting worse or pushing our cases back to meet the 5 month target..... But also until they update the 8.7 month timeframe on their website they have all the right in the world to tell you they are within timeframe if you complain.

I know this is horrible, but ultimately does the average american care, no, does he want this to go faster, no.... so until this becomes a factor which effects votes, why do they need to sort it? piss off a few hundred thousand people per year, small fry.....

However, as I read currently JULY cases have all but been transferred (correct me anyone if i am wrong) that means that we should see a transfer by the end of January. If not i will call then a tier - 2.

Sorry, what did you file in September? approved by halloween a few months later or a year and a few months later?

I would love to be IN the US by mid August, so approved early August would be fantastic....! thats 12 months start to finish.....

I am an April filer....

My NOA1 or PD (or whatever the right term is) is August 9th. My status is also INITIAL REVIEW. I decided I would wait the 5 months out before I started making calls and writing letters. I swear if not for the health issues of some of my family members I would go live with my husband and apply with the consulate there. Unfortunately, I don't have that option.

your status wont change until you get your NOA2.

[Kaylara 814]

I think it's a good letter, but I don't think that VAWA people should be included in the letter, or at least not put in the middle of the 601 or DACA filers. I thought that they'd already gone through the process and thus didn't have to file a new I130.

Edited January 6, 2014 by Kaylara

[aditya3245 113]

Who is in charge of the August spreadsheet? As long as there is one for August of those hoping like crazy to be transferred soon, can we add my name to the list please? Lisa and Shamo, PD Aug 15

Done !!!

[Eastyo 100]

I just read that a July filer was told by USCIS it was going to take another 5 Months for his approval..... #######?

[Eastyo 100]

Any August transfers yet?

[aditya3245 113]

Nopppppee

It looks like it died doing July 24-July 31

So. yay CIS

[festamati89 40]

If he did a inquiry that's what they always say or five months lets just stay positive the 20th is right around the corner meaning updated processing time

[Eastyo 100]

Nopppppee

It looks like it died doing July 24-July 31

So. yay CIS

Huh? What died?

If he did a inquiry that's what they always say or five months lets just stay positive the 20th is right around the corner meaning updated processing time

How do you know we will get an update on the 20th?

[festamati89 40]

Can I be added too of day august 29th

[aditya3245 113]

Can I be added too of day august 29th

done!!

[Eastyo 100]

done!!

I'm 22nd August - where can I access the sheet?