Response to I-130 Processing Times

[lucybelle 453]

I also just sent in a complaint with the ombudsman about my specific case. (the fact that they "Requested" an RFE a month ago and have yet to send it out)

[bdrew612 1,071]

Sent! Let's make some noise!!!!!

[Sulaimon & Brandy 20]

Count us in. Emails sent soon faxes will begin........

[princess72605 0]

Im in, will do when i get to my office!! Does it matter if im in Texas?

[Blueberry Pancake 311]

Sent!

[bdrew612 1,071]

I can't help but wonder if Mr Mayorkas' fax line is out on purpose....

[bdrew612 1,071]

For anyone who missed the stats updated on uscis.gov yesterday, it wasn't good news. They've increased the average I-130 processing time from 7.4 to 8.7 months, and advanced the current processing date by ONE DAY from Feb 12 to Feb 13. After promising stakeholders in November that they've been focused on reducing the I-130 backlog for "several months," this update is unacceptable, and we're going to make sure USCIS knows it.

Today we're sending this email as the latest in our letter sending campaign. This is a swift reaction to yesterday's updates to show USCIS that we hold them accountable for keeping their promises to stakeholders and humanely reuniting families per the administration's directive. Background for this effort is in this thread.

The email should go to the following recipients:

Bob Goodlatte (Use address 1 Main Street, Roanoke VA 24015 when you fill in the web form)

alejandro.mayorkas@dhs.gov; alejandro.mayorkas@hq.dhs.gov; uscisfrcomments@dhs.gov; Lori.Scialabba@dhs.gov; Lori.Scialabba@hq.dhs.gov; cisombudsman@dhs.gov; maria.m.odom@dhs.gov; maria.m.odom@hq.dhs.gov; brandi.blackburn@uscis.dhs.gov; rand.beers@hq.dhs.gov; letters@washpost.com; executive@aila.org; newsroom@aila.org; Public.Engagement@uscis.dhs.gov

Please remember to insert your name at the end of the letter and include a subject line for your email. Fax it, too, if you can:

• 1.The Honorable Bob Goodlatte - Chairman House Judiciary Committee

  Fax 202-225-9681

• 2. Director USCIS: Alejandro Mayorkas

  Fax: 202-272-8118

• 3. Deputy Director USCIS: Lori Scialabba

  Fax: 202-272-8118

• 4. Maria M. Odom - Ombudsman USCIS

  Fax: 202-357-0042

• 5. Brandi Blackburn, Assistant Center Director for NBC Division 8 in Overland Park, KS

  Fax: 816-350-5785

• 6. Director: Nancy W. Guilliams - Office of Administration-USCIS

  Fax: 202-272-1553

• 7. Secretary DHS: Mr. Rand Beers

  Fax: 202-282-8420

• 8. Senator John Cornyn - Ranking Member U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee

  Fax: 202-228-2281 (committee office) OR 202-228-2856 (direct office)

• 9. Senator Chuck Schumer - Chairman U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee

  Fax: 202-228-2281 (committee office) OR 202-228-3027 (direct office)

If you don't have access to a fax machine, use a free online service such as: myfax.com/free, gotfreefax.com, and faxzero.com.

Let's keep the pressure on!

I tried faxing to Alejandro Mayorkas, but it failed. I located this fax number for Alejandro Mayorkas 202-272-1134, too. Should we try that?

[BOS_LHR 829]

Im in, will do when i get to my office!! Does it matter if im in Texas?

Not at all, the more the merrier. Doesn't even have to be a petitioner or beneficiary sending, lots of us are getting friends and family involved. Strength in numbers is the name of the game.

I tried faxing to Alejandro Mayorkas, but it failed. I located this fax number for Alejandro Mayorkas 202-272-1134, too. Should we try that?

Give it a shot and let us know if it works!

[naam_2013 72]

I tried faxing to Alejandro Mayorkas, but it failed. I located this fax number for Alejandro Mayorkas 2022721134, too. Should we try that?

the fax number "2022728118" failed for me twice, but it went thru on the 3rd attempt.

[naam_2013 72]

Please make sure to send email/fax to the following:

1. Senator Patrick Leahy - Chairman U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee
Fax: 202-224-3479
senator_leahy@leahy.senate.gov, John_Dowd@leahy.senate.gov

2. Senator Chuck Grassley - Ranking Member U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee
Fax: 202-224-6020
whistleblower@judiciary-rep.senate.gov, jill_kozeny@grassley.senate.gov

And here is the reason (The Judiciary committee is after Mayorkas and so are we):

1. http://www.grassley.senate.gov/judiciary/upload/EB-5-08-09-13-Mayorkas-letter-no-response-to-first-letters-Mayorkas-AAO-rewrite-email.pdf

2. http://www.grassley.senate.gov/judiciary/upload/EB-5-07-31-13-Grassley-letter-to-Mayorkas-preferential-treatment.pdf

[Kaylara 814]

They confirmed him for that position if what I read a few minutes ago is correct.

[SSB12 9]

Email sent!

Now sending fax

[bdrew612 1,071]

Not at all, the more the merrier. Doesn't even have to be a petitioner or beneficiary sending, lots of us are getting friends and family involved. Strength in numbers is the name of the game.

Give it a shot and let us know if it works!

It did not work :/

[lucybelle 453]

I tried faxing to Alejandro Mayorkas, but it failed. I located this fax number for Alejandro Mayorkas 202-272-1134, too. Should we try that?

Mine went through this morning. I wonder if they turned it off after they got a couple dozen faxes?

[bdrew612 1,071]

Mine went through this morning. I wonder if they turned it off after they got a couple dozen faxes?

It really wouldn't surprise me. But someone else commented that the fax went through on the third try. I'm wondering if this means the fax machine is getting jammed with so many faxes!!!