ALL Nebraska I-130 Filers - 2

acidrain · September 30, 2017

@DianalorenaYes Nebraska hung up on my lawyer who is a retired judge! He could not believe the level of disrespect! Someone else posted this article about what goes on at the Nebraska office: http://www.visalaw.com/update-entry/adam-cohen-authored-report-detailing-experience-nebraska-service-center-open-house/.

What I could not believe is how the workers at Nebraska are allowed to take our files home!!! I'm picturing all of our ID that we sent in. We sent my spouse's birth certificate, our marriage certificate, old passport, my ID, my son's birth certificate, etc.. There is so much personal information about our lives and these guys get to take it home! It also raises a question over whether anyone has any level of quality control. If these guys are working from home who determines whether a worker is doing anything? How would anyone know? This may explain why when I went the direct consulate route in 2010 it was instantaneous and now it's taking 10+ months. How does a supervisor know these workers are processing people by way of chronological date? Are they randomly selecting people from countries they like first? All sorts of questions are coming up in my mind as to what is going on behind the scenes at the NSC. The crazy part is OUR FEES pay these guys wages and no tax dollars are used to fund these service centers!

That is fantastic you are writing a letter to expose what is happening in immigration. It is shocking the level of disrespect that is given to us considering in 3 years many of us can apply to remove conditions and become a citizen! The part that I find absolutely appalling is there is nobody to complain to! I hope someone can get a hold of a politician that is willing to take on this cause. It just feels like these guys can do whatever they want with no consequence!

Edited September 30, 2017 by acidrain

Dianalorena · September 30, 2017

4 hours ago, acidrain said:

@DianalorenaYes Nebraska hung up on my lawyer who is a retired judge! He could not believe the level of disrespect! Someone else posted this article about what goes on at the Nebraska office: http://www.visalaw.com/update-entry/adam-cohen-authored-report-detailing-experience-nebraska-service-center-open-house/.

What I could not believe is how the workers at Nebraska are allowed to take our files home!!! I'm picturing all of our ID that we sent in. We sent my spouse's birth certificate, our marriage certificate, old passport, my ID, my son's birth certificate, etc.. There is so much personal information about our lives and these guys get to take it home! It also raises a question over whether anyone has any level of quality control. If these guys are working from home who determines whether a worker is doing anything? How would anyone know? This may explain why when I went the direct consulate route in 2010 it was instantaneous and now it's taking 10+ months. How does a supervisor know these workers are processing people by way of chronological date? Are they randomly selecting people from countries they like first? All sorts of questions are coming up in my mind as to what is going on behind the scenes at the NSC. The crazy part is OUR FEES pay these guys wages and no tax dollars are used to fund these service centers!

That is fantastic you are writing a letter to expose what is happening in immigration. It is shocking the level of disrespect that is given to us considering in 3 years many of us can apply to remove conditions and become a citizen! The part that I find absolutely appalling is there is nobody to complain to! I hope someone can get a hold of a politician that is willing to take on this cause. It just feels like these guys can do whatever they want with no consequence!

I read that and I couldn't believe it myself. It would be like a bank teller taking home your file. Sure, your bank account info is not on your USCIS file but your identity is: SSN, passport/birth certificate, full name, birthday, photos, etcetera. Also, I really don't know if they have any form of metrics, it makes sense that they would but just like you said, if they work from home there is no way to see if they're actually working a case or playing with our passport photos to see who's cute.

Not only that, but they seem so secretive about it all. The lack of transparency is astonishing, it's funny how the article talks about transparency, but the truth is we have no idea how USCIS really works. It would be good to get to talk to an employee even if he/her is undercover, I might try to see if there's some info out there or one can be contacted for a QA session.

Writing an article is scary since I know it could hinder our opportunities. I was thinking of doing it anonymously for now, and of course, no personal details about anyone, or real names would be provided. That's another thing I found hilarious, how we can become US citizens in around 3 years, we are married to US citizens and yet we are treated almost like common criminals for now. Also the fact that once I'm actually able to go back to my husband we will have been married for about a year and a half if we are lucky. Under the two-year mark between CR1 and R1, which almost makes me want to wait the extra months just to avoid going through ROC. I mean, if you survived that long away from your partner you should be exempt from removing conditions, or at least not make the process this long for those who are getting to be conditional residents only. It's ridiculous to think I'm going through all this hell to have to prove my relationship yet again in two years.

Vincent & Alejo · September 30, 2017

15 hours ago, ChristinaMS said:

Well ... interesting thread. I am a US citizen and have been living in Europe for 20+ years. My husband is Belgian and we have been married for 20 years. We have two children - both US citizens. We decided to re-locate to the US last year. I petitioned for my husband in December 2016. Our case is in Nebraska and we are still waiting for NoA2. It's been 280 days or so and ... nothing. The fact that the process is like a black hole is a real challenge. So far, he was able to travel to US on his B1/B2 visa without problems. He is now back in Belgium. An immigration lawyer that we consulted however has strongly recommended that he not try to re-enter the US until the process is finalised. Entering with the intention to visit (on a tourist visa) is contradictory to the intent to immigrate. If for any reason he was turned away by a Customs Officer, it could be a black mark on his dossier and he could never be re-admitted to the US again. This is absolutely absurd !

My lawyer said the exact opposite. That my spouse has every right to visit with his B1/B2 VISA as he is coming to visit, which is in the spirit of the B1/B2. Yes, there is a chance that the CBP officer might not let him in on November 4th, but it would only be if the officer believes he's not going to return or attempt to over stay the B1/B2 restrictions. My spouse is bringing a copy of our NOA1 and a letter from his boss stating when he is expected to return to work.

acidrain · September 30, 2017

@DianalorenaThat's a great comparison. I couldn't imagine another scenario where it would be okay to take home all of someone's personal information. Can USCIS guarantee that not only their employees don't go rogue but that the people in their household don't have access to it too? It's quite frankly disturbing the NSC can take all of our personal information home.

I am completely with you on how frustrating this whole situation is. People who have the same NOA1 date as us are now starting to get final interviews and we have absolutely no idea when our NOA2 will get approved. I have no doubt there is probably a lot more going on at the NSC than either one of us will ever know.

In terms of writing the article I would do what you feel comfortable doing. If that means writing it anonymously than I would. A part of me wants to take this issue public but I am afraid of the repercussions. So far I've tried to contact people at USCIS but not one person has gotten back to me. The Senator's office I contacted has not gotten in touch with me. I can't believe how nobody takes our needs seriously and if we ever get through this process can become US citizens in a few years.

You raise a very valid and good point about the CR1 process. It is really stupid to have to wait 18 months for the damn thing. But if you had waited 6 more months you'd have no conditions. I've seen CR1 applicants have trouble securing a mortgage because brokers think their green card status is not guaranteed.

For anyone who might want to write in about the slow processing times at USCIS I will list the contact information below:

1) Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
cisombudsman.publicaffairs@hq.dhs.gov
2) Donald Neufeld - Associate Director, Service Center Operations Directorate
Donald.W.Neufeld@uscis.dhs.gov
3) James McCament - Deputy Associate Director, Service Center Operations
james.w.mccament@uscis.dhs.gov

acidrain · September 30, 2017

I just sent an inquiry to the general email address I found for USCIS Canadian immigration issues. The auto reply states " We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible and in no later than 5 business days ".

@Dianalorena this is the following Mexico field office contact information I found for you: mexico.uscis@uscis.dhs.gov

Phone

5080-2000 ( from Mexico City)
01-55-5080-2000 (from within Mexico)
011-52-55-5080-2000 (from the U.S.)

Fax

5080-2313 (from Mexico City)
01-55-5080-2313 (from within Mexico)
011-52-55-5080-2313 (from the U.S.)

acidrain · September 30, 2017

For those who are stuck at Nebraska and want to follow up with your/spouse's International Field office. Canada's email address is USCIS.Canada@uscis.dhs.gov.

The following countries have field offices you can call or email directly:

Latin America, Canada and the Caribbean (LACC) District

Asia/Pacific (APAC) District

Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) District

Edited September 30, 2017 by acidrain

Dianalorena · September 30, 2017

5 hours ago, acidrain said:

@DianalorenaThat's a great comparison. I couldn't imagine another scenario where it would be okay to take home all of someone's personal information. Can USCIS guarantee that not only their employees don't go rogue but that the people in their household don't have access to it too? It's quite frankly disturbing the NSC can take all of our personal information home.

I am completely with you on how frustrating this whole situation is. People who have the same NOA1 date as us are now starting to get final interviews and we have absolutely no idea when our NOA2 will get approved. I have no doubt there is probably a lot more going on at the NSC than either one of us will ever know.

In terms of writing the article I would do what you feel comfortable doing. If that means writing it anonymously than I would. A part of me wants to take this issue public but I am afraid of the repercussions. So far I've tried to contact people at USCIS but not one person has gotten back to me. The Senator's office I contacted has not gotten in touch with me. I can't believe how nobody takes our needs seriously and if we ever get through this process can become US citizens in a few years.

You raise a very valid and good point about the CR1 process. It is really stupid to have to wait 18 months for the damn thing. But if you had waited 6 more months you'd have no conditions. I've seen CR1 applicants have trouble securing a mortgage because brokers think their green card status is not guaranteed.

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I think it is fairly similar, and it is really worrisome that they allow them to bring the cases home like it was nothing. I can picture an agent drinking a beer, shouting about how he is not going to take the trash out, while google-searching for our names and checking our pictures out, hah.

Are you kidding, are they already getting final interviews? that's beyond ridiculous. I knew many people 2-3 months ahead of us were getting their NOA2's but I didn't know it was that bad that they were almost done with the process. It makes me feel so damn angry, hopeless and powerless.

I'm still writing it for sure, I might not use my real name for now. The point is to share the information anyway not my name since I'm not a writer by trade. What I really want to do is bring our messages to as many people as I can, considering it is pretty obvious most people are oblivious to the process and what we go through. Immigration has to be reformed and improved in more ways than just ICE catching immigrants and building a useless wall. They have to start from the INSIDE, all the people overstaying VISAS and marrying on them, the fiance VISA being quicker than the marriage one! the incredible backlog and the lack of communication. The fact they friggin hang up on people. So many things I want to share, so I will definitely be asking you guys some questions about the process for the article.

acidrain · September 30, 2017

@DianalorenaI picture these guys at Nebraska attempting to work from home. Their kids running around while the worker isn't paying attention taking off with birth certificates and photos. I wonder if more RFE's get issued. I have no doubt there is a lot of googling and social media searches going on. Having worked for the government myself I know what goes on when people think they can get away with it. I laughed so hard at the eeny, miney, moe comment. It's like a lottery based system lol. I'm just shocked with all the privacy laws the government allows that to happen.

I noticed a lot of people from the other centers are getting their interview dates. The part I'm sure that is frustrating for both of us is we have absolutely zero idea when this process will be finished. I would LOVE to know when my interview date is. Then I can plan my life and figure out where we will be and when.

I have emailed everyone I can think of and sent in hard copies of my letters. I hope others consider doing what they feel comfortable doing. The consulates abroad are probably the best people to contact. I've had nothing but great experiences with the consulates here in Canada and the workers are exceptionally helpful. I saw there is an email address for the Nebraska office but didn't bother posting it. I have no doubt that office is aware of their own problems and have no interest to fix them.

You are so funny btw! You are a WONDERFUL writer who expresses her feelings and yourself exceptionally well. Do not doubt that! Perhaps after this horrible ordeal is over you will gain confidence as an independent and strong woman you are!

My hope is everyone keeps contacting people who will hopefully contact other people. At some point the message will start getting through. I had the same chaotic approach for my spouse's SSN. He never lived in the US as an adult so he never had a number. We applied for a number in Washington State which was the nearest office to us. Then the office said they wouldn't issue one unless he could prove he lived in Canada every year of his life. I gathered 168 certified government docs and it still wasn't enough. After that I got on the phone and just started calling people. The Washington State's Senator's office was involved, congressperson and then I called the US embassy in Ottawa who gave me a contact at headquarters in Baltimore. I'm positive that office laughed at us because of all the games they played. But the finale was someone from headquarters told the Supervisor to go in on her day off (Saturday) and issue the SSN herself! She called my husband and apologized. I could not believe it (still can't). The moral of the story is to not give up and try to get as many people involved as possible.

Edited September 30, 2017 by acidrain

Dianalorena · October 1, 2017

3 hours ago, acidrain said:

@DianalorenaI picture these guys at Nebraska attempting to work from home. Their kids running around while the worker isn't paying attention taking off with birth certificates and photos. I wonder if more RFE's get issued. I have no doubt there is a lot of googling and social media searches going on. Having worked for the government myself I know what goes on when people think they can get away with it. I laughed so hard at the eeny, miney, moe comment. It's like a lottery based system lol. I'm just shocked with all the privacy laws the government allows that to happen.

I noticed a lot of people from the other centers are getting their interview dates. The part I'm sure that is frustrating for both of us is we have absolutely zero idea when this process will be finished. I would LOVE to know when my interview date is. Then I can plan my life and figure out where we will be and when.

I have emailed everyone I can think of and sent in hard copies of my letters. I hope others consider doing what they feel comfortable doing. The consulates abroad are probably the best people to contact. I've had nothing but great experiences with the consulates here in Canada and the workers are exceptionally helpful. I saw there is an email address for the Nebraska office but didn't bother posting it. I have no doubt that office is aware of their own problems and have no interest to fix them.

You are so funny btw! You are a WONDERFUL writer who expresses her feelings and yourself exceptionally well. Do not doubt that! Perhaps after this horrible ordeal is over you will gain confidence as an independent and strong woman you are!

My hope is everyone keeps contacting people who will hopefully contact other people. At some point the message will start getting through. I had the same chaotic approach for my spouse's SSN. He never lived in the US as an adult so he never had a number. We applied for a number in Washington State which was the nearest office to us. Then the office said they wouldn't issue one unless he could prove he lived in Canada every year of his life. I gathered 168 certified government docs and it still wasn't enough. After that I got on the phone and just started calling people. The Washington State's Senator's office was involved, congressperson and then I called the US embassy in Ottawa who gave me a contact at headquarters in Baltimore. I'm positive that office laughed at us because of all the games they played. But the finale was someone from headquarters told the Supervisor to go in on her day off (Saturday) and issue the SSN herself! She called my husband and apologized. I could not believe it (still can't). The moral of the story is to not give up and try to get as many people involved as possible.

Nikki! (Nikki is the fictional kid, I decided that's her name) Noooo! drop that file! drop it! Momma is working! NO you can't draw a mustache on the photo! ( and it's me, my picture of course) Not only are they getting their interview dates, they're openly complaining about getting them 1-2 months ahead. Really? I get it, you couldn't find an earlier date and you're tired. But try not even knowing when you're going to get approved, or if (in my case this is a recurring nightmare at this point)

I already wrote an e-mail that I'm sending it on Monday. We are almost at the 8-month mark so I figured, hey, it's not too early to try. I'm sure contacting Nebraska directly won't do a thing, I mean these people are hanging up when someone has a complaint, so I'm sure they will just use the letter we sent as recycled paper for their copy machines.

Aw why thanks! I'm a bit self-conscious because my native language is Spanish. I feel much more comfortable writing in Spanish of course, but I think I can do a decent job of conveying my thoughts somewhat accurately in English as well. Thank you for your kind words by the way. I hate this process don't get me wrong, but meeting you guys at least online, is definitely a silver lining. Maybe one day we can have a Nebraska survivers reunion! Pick a city that's not too far from most. Or even just Skype it, haha.

I hope so too. I feel like more people need to voice their concerns, especially those at the 10-month mark already. It might not do much, but at least we are trying to make a difference, which is better than nothing I believe. That's ridiculous about your husband's SSN, but I'm glad he has such a strong and resourceful wife! Many people don't take that approach because they're either scared or they don't think it's an option. Are you kidding? Oh lord. I can imagine this person having to go on Saturday and not being too happy about it. I'm glad they called and apologize though, and that everything worked out. But it definitely sucks that you have to pressure people to do their jobs! I'm currently stuck waiting for some money back that I got stolen from my debit card and the bank is playing games. I will start calling everyone every week until that money is back, what the hell, world.

Mrs Prestige · October 1, 2017

Trying to check our case status, it keep saying they can t find our case number with the uscis.... that's strange I haven't had any problems checking our case status before. Is anybody experiencing such thing too?

Edited October 1, 2017 by Mrs Prestige

tcy · October 1, 2017

16 minutes ago, Mrs Prestige said:

Trying to check our case status, it keep saying they can t find our case number with the uscis.... that's strange I haven't had any problems checking our case status before. Is anybody experiencing such thing too?

Hello. Same thing happened to me too. I panicked initially but i guess there's some issue with uscis app itself

Mrs Prestige · October 1, 2017

2 minutes ago, tcy said:

Hello. Same thing happened to me too. I panicked initially but i guess there's some issue with uscis app itself

Oh thanks. It got me worried. Because I never had problem checking my case status before now. I hope they fix it real quick.

tcy · October 1, 2017

1 minute ago, Mrs Prestige said:

Oh thanks. It got me worried. Because I never had problem checking my case status before now. I hope they fix it real quick.

Yes hopefully! none of uscis apps are showing case status updates.. I downloaded 3 apps and I am experiencing same issue with all of them.

Mrs Prestige · October 1, 2017

Just now, tcy said:

Yes hopefully! none of uscis apps are showing case status updates.. I downloaded 3 apps and I am experiencing same issue with all of them.

Same here. I think it might be a general thing.

tcy · October 1, 2017

2 hours ago, Mrs Prestige said:

Same here. I think it might be a general thing.

Just to let you know the apps are working again!

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