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[NovaSprings 89]

I read the story and it left me questioning if this is a bit of scare news (aka not 100% fake, but stretching the truths with some misdirection to make people worried/scared)  I would also question the publication that posted the story, they do not appear to be mainstream.....just my thoughts.

[mushroomspore 3,044]

4 minutes ago, NovaSprings said:

I read the story and it left me questioning if this is a bit of scare news (aka not 100% fake, but stretching the truths with some misdirection to make people worried/scared)  I would also question the publication that posted the story, they do not appear to be mainstream.....just my thoughts.

Very good point. It came up on my Google newsfeed and I just copied and pasted the link. To be fair, I've read articles about immigration stories where the writer clearly did NOT know anything. Example: an article about a couple where the foreign spouse got arrested by ICE at their GC interview. Article said the interview was the first step in the process. 😒 

 

I'll try to see if I can find better sources about this.

[Crazy Cat 41,844]

I think it uses extreme cases, at least one fake case, and race-baiting simply as a hit piece aimed at Trump........

[Crazy Cat 41,844]

Were any of these people deported?  or did they get notices to appear?

[mushroomspore 3,044]

6 minutes ago, missileman said:

I think it uses extreme cases, at least one fake case, and race-baiting simply as a hit piece aimed at Trump........

Hahahaha! I always love your comments. 100% honesty, I am not a fan of the current admin BUT I also don't like how some people (especially on this forum) blame their immigration woes on the Prez. It's always been a tough process and USCIS and all the national security agencies have never been here to "play nice". 

 

I think the "cases" in the article are just examples to illustrate potential scenarios with the new changes.

 

Upon a quick superficial Google search, these "expansions of power" within the immigration agencies have been happening and changing since last year.

Edited July 7, 2018 by mushroomspore

[Ontarkie 14,218]

~~Three related threads merged~~

[poolemit 25]

Really? Y'all are on the side of USCIS and ICE now? You've never heard of files getting lost in the gigantic USCIS black hole, or mail from them getting lost - especially after address changes?? Not to mention letters getting lost due to USPS (another black hole if you've ever had to deal with them). Odd... Also, work-related visas/green cards are a whole other story, I know this is a mostly family-based forum, but still - most should know how complicated they are even without merger/acquisition stuff, so yeah, to me this isn't as simple as "don't commit crimes and you'll be fine" because many things can be out of your control and your entire life is ruined. Remember, some people work here, paying taxes, for over 10 years, patiently waiting for a green card, not everyone gets it in 12 months through marriage.

 

Without getting political, the vibe around immigrants hasn't exactly been the friendliest lately.

[geowrian 22,337]

No sides...just pointing out that there's nothing of particular concern here for people following the law. The examples provided are either extremes or unrealistic, and it only gives them discretion to pursue removal...not a mandate to do so nor recognizing the ability for CoR to be successful because one actually has a strong case.

 

Edit: For reference, at least one of the examples noted applies to my situation. I'm still not concerned.

Edited July 7, 2018 by geowrian

[poolemit 25]

Honestly, it's really not that extreme or unrealistic if it's YOU that it's happening to. It's just one more thing to worry about on top of everything else, especially for those who are already living under the "taxation without representation" paradigm for many years. Family-based will probably remain OK.

[florida racer 73 200]

1 hour ago, poolemit said:

Honestly, it's really not that extreme or unrealistic if it's YOU that it's happening to. It's just one more thing to worry about on top of everything else, especially for those who are already living under the "taxation without representation" paradigm for many years. Family-based will probably remain OK.

No offense, but you seem to be taking this conversation to heart?

 

this all started to control the illegals from coming into the country, you know the ones that have been deported several times, have serious criminal offenses against them. Am I on the side of USCIS and ICE.... as a born American citizen, 46 years old and have been paying taxes since I was 16, the answer is yes I am.

 

what you are seeing is the media and any hack with a pen and paper writing their ideas of what the laws say. The truth in the media is so distorted it is not even funny anymore, you just simply cannot believe them. There is an old saying I learned from when I was a kid.... believe half of what you see and none of what you hear.

 

according to some people, our government has gestapo groups knocking down doors and dragging everyone away that has a green card, not true!

 

do you remember what happened in 2001? That is part of the reason for the increased security in our nation, why do you think that when we go to the airport we have to basically have to be cavity searched and they stop short of the happy ending. This is for the safety of our country and us (the citizens). 

 

Let me ask you this.... how do you feel about the illegals coming into the country freely and demanding right and citizenship when each and every one of us have spent large amounts of time, money, heartache and tears trying to get thru the immigration system the legal way, to me this is a slap in all of our faces.

 

so, basically, just chill out. This is just more junk written by so called reporters trying to stir people up into a frenzy and by the way, these laws have been around for anlong time, they are not new. They were just not fully enforced under previous administrations.

 

[poolemit 25]

49 minutes ago, florida racer 73 said:

Let me ask you this.... how do you feel about the illegals coming into the country freely and demanding right and citizenship when each and every one of us have spent large amounts of time, money, heartache and tears trying to get thru the immigration system the legal way, to me this is a slap in all of our faces.

Right...this is not about the "illegals" though. As a side note, I am yet to see an "illegal" demanding much of anything. 

 

Of course I am taking it to heart given how much USCIS can (removed) up and you can end up in a lot of trouble through no fault of your own.

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[florida racer 73 200]

32 minutes ago, poolemit said:

Right...this is not about the "illegals" though. As a side note, I am yet to see an "illegal" demanding much of anything. 

 

Of course I am taking it to heart given how much USCIS can(removed)up and you can end up in a lot of trouble through no fault of your own.

Look, I am not going to get into an all night debate about this but I have seen plenty of illegals demanding and I am sure alot of other members on here have seen it too, just turn on the tv...... daca comes to mind!

 

i hate to tell you this but USCIS, NVC, the embassy, the local police, the IRS all have the ability to mess you up, it is up to you to be vigilant and stay on top of things to make sure your paperwork, requests for documents and follow up’s are taken care of. Stop trying to blame USCIS, the post office and anyone else, this is you’re reaponsability, no one elses.

 

sorry if I come accross rude but this is the truth.

Edited July 8, 2018 by Ontarkie
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[poolemit 25]

Great, I'll make sure to self-deliver my USPS from now on, otherwise I'm not responsible enough >.<

Any suggestions for how to tackle files getting lost and/or being sent to another field office with no trace? Maybe I could plant a GPS in my papers next time. But what happens when the battery runs out?

 

DACA is a very complicated matter, I'm very envious you have a firm opinion on it. I have gone back and forth on it myself many times but I believe most people can at least acknowledge it's kids (or at least people brought as kids) we're talking about here. Don't worry about being rude, go ahead, I'm definitely used to it. This country was founded by immigrants looking for better lives, so sad to see what it has become.

[little immigrant 801]

2 hours ago, geowrian said:

Edit: For reference, at least one of the examples noted applies to my situation. I'm still not concerned.

I hope your spouse doesn't have cancer

 

But so if one really gets a Notice to Appear, does this in itself already mean the end? I mean one still gets a hearing before a judge?

[florida racer 73 200]

2 minutes ago, poolemit said:

Great, I'll make sure to self-deliver my USPS from now on, otherwise I'm not responsible enough >.<

Any suggestions for how to tackle files getting lost and/or being sent to another field office with no trace? Maybe I could plant a GPS in my papers next time. But what happens when the battery runs out?

 

DACA is a very complicated matter, I'm very envious you have a firm opinion on it. I have gone back and forth on it myself many times but I believe most people can at least acknowledge it's kids (or at least people brought as kids) we're talking about here. Don't worry about being rude, go ahead, I'm definitely used to it. This country was founded by immigrants looking for better lives, so sad to see what it has become.

Immigrants are more than welcome and are very well accepten in our country as long as they follow the rules and come here legally, daca is not complicated, it is an illegal program by obama and even he admitted it was illegal. 

 

USCIS has a customer service phone number and a website you can self track you case

 

NVC has a customer service phone number you can call from 7 am until 12 midnight and a website

 

it looks to me like you just want to blame everone else for any issues you either have or possibly could have, take responsability for your own actions and future. The rest of us that have dealth with immigration have sucessfully done it, why are you having difficulties?

 

maybe if you are having problems you should try asking questions to improve your sisuation you are having instead of trying to lay blame. You say lost papers due to address changes, case transfered, have you filed change of address paperwork with the post office? Have you called USCIS to inquire abour your case?

 

there are alot of very smart members on this site that would be more than willing to help you.