USC Green Card Petitioners' Committee

[Kaylara 814]

I think that we should put together a good story together, and submit it to them.

I think that we should put together a good story together, and submit it to them.

Posting in the comments here: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/26/opinion/jacoby-immigration-2014/index.html?sr=sharebar_twitter

[Kaylara 814]

My friend also suggested: White House Comments line 202-456-1111

We could all start calling them.

Edited December 31, 2013 by Kaylara

[thedude6752000 360]

My friend also suggested: White House Comments line 202-456-1111

We could all start calling them.

Good idea, but it is closed today.

[Kaylara 814]

I'll be doing it Thursday, then.

[Kaylara 814]

Found this one: http://www.dhs.gov/telecon-recap-application-processing-times-conversation-uscis-office-performance-and-quality

Interesting read.

[BOS_LHR 829]

Found this one: http://www.dhs.gov/telecon-recap-application-processing-times-conversation-uscis-office-performance-and-quality

Interesting read.

OPQ added to my mental list of agencies not doing their jobs properly If we make further complaints about manipulation of data, let's include David Garner, chief at the OPQ.

[psv57 88]

Trying to get the attention of someone at New York Times and hope she will do a story or something of some sort. Long story short, had talked to her long time back regarding another immigration case. I been doing this for 20 yrs legally in this country.... (Mine is long story lol...legal and right ways are always long, lengthy, costly, and frustrating) Will report back what happens. Hope she can do some story.

[psv57 88]

I don't know who's in charge of the committee but can you please message me ASAP as looking to get one or two heart wrenching cases possibly to be interviewed. I am not familiar with all members and the committee may know of some eye catching examples in this situation... I need to get stories ASAP.....

[Kaylara 814]

I don't know who's in charge of the committee but can you please message me ASAP as looking to get one or two heart wrenching cases possibly to be interviewed. I am not familiar with all members and the committee may know of some eye catching examples in this situation... I need to get stories ASAP.....

I already got my approval, but I will be happy to volunteer.

[psv57 88]

Thank you Kaylara. I know your story and it's really something that USCIS puts people through this. Let's try and get one more volunteer. I am going to need your contact number. Will email you all relevant details of interviewer.... Lol I wasn't expecting to get this done...

[BOS_LHR 829]

I already got my approval, but I will be happy to volunteer.

You were my first thought Kaylara I hope with this opportunity you can give a voice to all the incredible research you've done over the months, in addition to raising awareness of the huge personal tolls this process can take on a family. Good luck guys, I hope this article hits the press and finally gets people's attention!

[Kaylara 814]

You might want to start a topic asking for volunteers as I know not everyone reads this thread.

[naam_2013 72]

I am game for the interview with NYT. However, there are others on VJ who have been waiting longer than me and probably have a more painful history with USCIS, and that's what newspapers like.

[psv57 88]

I am game for the interview with NYT. However, there are others on VJ who have been waiting longer than me and probably have a more painful history with USCIS, and that's what newspapers like.

See my other post "volunteer to tell your story". The interviewer needs people going all the way and not hiding their identity. So if you are game for that, then PM me your contact info and a little blurb on your story.

[Kaylara 814]

I had an hour long interview tonight on the phone with the very nice reporter from the NY Times, and she said it's possible that they will send out a photographer. (I also told her she was welcome to use the pictures on my FB account if she thought it would be helpful. I not only discussed the details of my case, but also detailed our cumulative theories and exactly why we have them. (Proof from the USCIS's or Ombudsman's Reports data specifically, and also that we were following the transfers and approvals here. She seemed surprised to hear about Overland Park and what happened there, btw.) I also told her about the crazy RFE's, obnoxious Tier 2's, and the complete inability of the Congresspeoples or Senators offices or even the Ombudsman to help us due to them playing with the Processing Date. I even referenced the long wait that people in certain countries had with AP, and yes, even the bullshit going on down in the Equadorian consulate and the situation with the Stokes interviews down there. (Much thanks to Tbone for all of his work with informing people about that, btw. I just read all the threads on it the other day, and it was fresh in my mind.) Also I told her that several people had stated that they wanted to participate in an interview, but were afraid of possible retaliation from the USCIS. (She seemed angry at the idea that people were so scared of that; I think it really was a pretty powerful statement in and of itself.) But it is the right thing to do. (Besides, I have friends who are lawyers who I'm sure would help me out, and also two cute little blonde girls who need me to do everything I can to get their Daddy here. Cynical, maybe. Probably. But realistic, I hope.)

So, if all goes well, expect an article in the near future. Possibly with pictures. I hope I did a good job of representing the problems that we've had over the past (almost) year. And I really hope that this results in the situation as it stands being fixed.