I have questions wether obtaining an immigration lawyer will help speed up the process.

[JFH 12,190]

6 minutes ago, cordoba2015 said:

If you hire a crappy lawyer it will slow things down. A good one will prevent any RFEs and make sure everything is done right, keeping the process from taking any longer.

It's possible to prevent RFEs and get things done correctly without a lawyer. We didn't use one. No RFEs. 

[cordoba2015 224]

5 minutes ago, JFH said:

It's possible to prevent RFEs and get things done correctly without a lawyer. We didn't use one. No RFEs. 

Very true, but for others to say that lawyers cannot be helpful is not.

[NYCruiser 423]

18 hours ago, Sackeys_2016 said:

I will advice u contact rapidvisa.com if u haven't filed yet 

Pole sana. Don't bother with this site. They cannot do anything. It is a question of waiting.

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2 hours ago, Sundee said:

Oh wow. Since April 2016 you have been waiting? What service center if I may ask? Did you only file 1-130?

Our office is the Nebraska office. Even though I live in Oregon and CA is so much closer. The immigration website said we had to file in Nebraska. Then I read that the Nebraska office was the worst and are way behind. Then in December of 2016, I  received a notice that our paperwork was transferred to the Vermont office. I was really hoping that would possibly speed up the process. But it hasn't. 

 

Yes we only filed an I-130 form. I hate to admit that I am not very good at paperwork and feel like I am lost in this whole process. My dear wife is the one who has helped me fill out most of the forms and has helped me the most through this whole thing. 

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20 hours ago, KULtoATL said:

Hey Matt!

 

Sorry to hear about your accident. I hope you're recovering nicely now

 

Honestly, it kinda doesn't matter if she's working for the UN. The US government agencies will run their own thorough background checks. No one can speed up the checks in order for you guys to move further along in the process. A senator, congressperson and immigration attorney won't be able to find out more details about the background checks because they are considered confidential. 

 

So unfortunately, all you guys can do now is to wait patiently while continuing to see each other every available opportunity. 

 

However, you can try to contact USCIS ombudsman I think. Refer to this link: https://www.dhs.gov/publication/scope-assistance.

I am recovering well, thanks. I will look up the ombudsman. Thank you very much for the information. Every little bit helps. 

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24 minutes ago, NYCruiser said:

Pole sana. Don't bother with this site. They cannot do anything. It is a question of waiting.

Asante sana!!👍