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Rayyan   27

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Hi,

can I contact the DOS of Washington about my spousal visa case for travel ban reasons, or do I have to contact my congressman to contact them?. 

Will they reply to my inquiry ?

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Roel Experienced

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I honestly don't think the congressman can do anything about the current travel ban.

You can try to apply for a waiver, but those are apparently extremely rare.

K1

29.11.2013 - NoA1

06.02.2014 - NoA2

01.04.2014 - Interview. 

AoS

03.2015 - AoS started.

09.2015 - Green Card received.  

RoC

24.07.2017 - NoA1.

01.08.2018 - RoC approved. 

 

 

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You should contact the local US consulate in that country.  They are the ones who make those decisions.  As far as the travel ban is concerned, the US Supreme Court has ruled that it is completely within the duties of the President of the United States to issue the ban.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

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Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Rayyan   27

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Just now, Roel said:

I honestly don't think the congressman can do anything about the current travel ban.

You can try to apply for a waiver, but those are apparently extremely rare.

No my case is already under waiver processing. I just want to know if I can contact my congressman or myself to contact DOS in Washington about it because they have the final decision on the waiver approval. 

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Crazy Cat   41,886

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8 minutes ago, Rayyan said:

No my case is already under waiver processing. I just want to know if I can contact my congressman or myself to contact DOS in Washington about it because they have the final decision on the waiver approval. 

Your contacting the Department of State will likely get nowhere.  Of course, you can contact your Congresspersons.  At least, they can get their feet in the door.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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debbiedoo   2,339

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10 minutes ago, Rayyan said:

No my case is already under waiver processing. I just want to know if I can contact my congressman or myself to contact DOS in Washington about it because they have the final decision on the waiver approval. 

anyone can FILE for a waiver. Actually GETTING it is a different story.

 

You can contact your congressman but to my knowledge, they do NOT have the final say nor can they make anything happen (just as they can not expedite or get approval for K1s or CR1s). They can inquire on the status for you, and bring it back up to light IF it has been buried or forgotten, but they cant DO anything about it.

i 485, 130, EAD and AP

04/09/2019    NOA1 received/check cashed i 485 and 130 (direct adjustment)

11/7/2019      Interview- Norfolk

11/10/2019    APPROVED (notification rec'd 11/10, approval dated 11/8)

DONE FOR TWO YEARS!!! ;)

 

Filed everything ourselves with no RFE's or delays.

 

CR1 for Child under 21 (20 at time of filing)- Filed by LPR Spouse for his son

4/4/20     Mailed packet

4/12/20   NOA1 rec'd

10/14/21 (havent heard anything... when do i start to get worried?)

9/15/22 APPROVED! Now to wait for NVC and interview....

 

ROC

10/14/21 Mailed to AZ PO Box. Let the waiting begin. Again.

10/16/21 Received at PO Box

10/19/21 Received Text NOA1

10/23/21 Received Mailed NOA1

 

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Rayyan   27

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14 minutes ago, missileman said:

Your contacting the Department of State will likely get nowhere.  Of course, you can contact your Congresspersons.  At least, they can get their feet in the door.

So you’re saying it’s better if my congressman contacted the DOS...

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Crazy Cat   41,886

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10 minutes ago, Rayyan said:

So you’re saying it’s better if my congressman contacted the DOS...

Personally, I think so.....

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Rayyan   27

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17 minutes ago, debbiedoo said:

anyone can FILE for a waiver. Actually GETTING it is a different story.

 

You can contact your congressman but to my knowledge, they do NOT have the final say nor can they make anything happen (just as they can not expedite or get approval for K1s or CR1s). They can inquire on the status for you, and bring it back up to light IF it has been buried or forgotten, but they cant DO anything about it.

My question is that if I call my congressman to email dos in Washington different than i contacting them!!!!

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1 minute ago, Rayyan said:

My question is that if I call my congressman to email dos in Washington different than i contacting them!!!!

Most likely NO.

 

manage your expectation. Your congressman will not be able to influence the outcome of your waiver.

 

 

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1 minute ago, Rayyan said:

My question is that if I call my congressman to email dos in Washington different than i contacting them!!!!

If you want something to happen (progress on your visa) neither will do diddly squat. If you want to know what is going on with your case (they're not going to tell you what you don't already know) you can contact your congressman/woman and ask them to ask them what's up. But nothing is actually going to happen, they have no say. 





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26 minutes ago, Rayyan said:

So you’re saying it’s better if my congressman contacted the DOS...

were saying it doesnt make a difference and your congressman has no power over anything.

i 485, 130, EAD and AP

04/09/2019    NOA1 received/check cashed i 485 and 130 (direct adjustment)

11/7/2019      Interview- Norfolk

11/10/2019    APPROVED (notification rec'd 11/10, approval dated 11/8)

DONE FOR TWO YEARS!!! ;)

 

Filed everything ourselves with no RFE's or delays.

 

CR1 for Child under 21 (20 at time of filing)- Filed by LPR Spouse for his son

4/4/20     Mailed packet

4/12/20   NOA1 rec'd

10/14/21 (havent heard anything... when do i start to get worried?)

9/15/22 APPROVED! Now to wait for NVC and interview....

 

ROC

10/14/21 Mailed to AZ PO Box. Let the waiting begin. Again.

10/16/21 Received at PO Box

10/19/21 Received Text NOA1

10/23/21 Received Mailed NOA1

 

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From having spoken to people who have gotten the waivers, almost all of them did get their senators involved. I don't know if it influences the actual decision, but senators do have a direct contact in Washington and can get you more information. 

 

Things are changing everyday on this front, more and more waivers are coming through. At last count, 1000 waivers were cleared. Actual visas are also coming. 

 

There are multiple lawsuits that should shed light on waiver timelines, qualifications criteria, etc.  I am seeing waivers for immediate family (CR/IR), fiances, (K1), as well as some B1/B2s for conferences and such. 

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