Considering a possible lawsuit for Manila

[Joe98 31]

I’m not writing this to ask any questions or anything, I’m simply stating how I possibly feel that things will need to go. I am considering working with a law firm to do a lawsuit against the Manila embassy in the Philippines. After reading too many updates and seeing videos on YouTube and other sources, I am beginning to feel that unless I and others take action things will not happen with k1 visas at all. I’m tired of the lies coming out of the Philippines government and the fact that they don’t seem to care about anything with vaccines or the people. And to be honest I really don’t think our current president will do anything either because of the fact k1 visas are done the legal and correct way and he only seems to be concerned about the illegal people so I think we have been duped by him. I’m sure I will probably get some negative comments about this and people have the right to their opinion and you can disagree with me if you wish, but I will ask that you respect my opinion and how I feel as I’m sure others feel the same way.

[Phil967 4]

1 hour ago, Joe98 said:

I’m not writing this to ask any questions or anything, I’m simply stating how I possibly feel that things will need to go. I am considering working with a law firm to do a lawsuit against the Manila embassy in the Philippines. After reading too many updates and seeing videos on YouTube and other sources, I am beginning to feel that unless I and others take action things will not happen with k1 visas at all. I’m tired of the lies coming out of the Philippines government and the fact that they don’t seem to care about anything with vaccines or the people. And to be honest I really don’t think our current president will do anything either because of the fact k1 visas are done the legal and correct way and he only seems to be concerned about the illegal people so I think we have been duped by him. I’m sure I will probably get some negative comments about this and people have the right to their opinion and you can disagree with me if you wish, but I will ask that you respect my opinion and how I feel as I’m sure others feel the same way.

No you’ve got a point. All the focus is toward catering to the illegals and refugees at this point. I have yet to see anything being done about the delays in legal immigration.

[Nitas_man 3,100]

Your points are good but a lawsuit may get you noticed?

[payxibka 10,045]

2 hours ago, Joe98 said:

I’m not writing this to ask any questions or anything, I’m simply stating how I possibly feel that things will need to go. I am considering working with a law firm to do a lawsuit against the Manila embassy in the Philippines. After reading too many updates and seeing videos on YouTube and other sources, I am beginning to feel that unless I and others take action things will not happen with k1 visas at all. I’m tired of the lies coming out of the Philippines government and the fact that they don’t seem to care about anything with vaccines or the people. And to be honest I really don’t think our current president will do anything either because of the fact k1 visas are done the legal and correct way and he only seems to be concerned about the illegal people so I think we have been duped by him. I’m sure I will probably get some negative comments about this and people have the right to their opinion and you can disagree with me if you wish, but I will ask that you respect my opinion and how I feel as I’m sure others feel the same way.

There is one already with about 150 plaintiffs.  Unfortunately it's to late to join in. 

[Kai G. Llewellyn 832]

1 hour ago, Phil967 said:

No you’ve got a point. All the focus is toward catering to the illegals and refugees at this point. I have yet to see anything being done about the delays in legal immigration.

I think the Administration is focusing on that because the issue is immediately pressing, plus the border areas around Mexico aren't exactly known to be safe with all the drug cartels and such. As much as family separation suck and case delays are driving us all collectively up the wall, we're not in any immediate danger.

 

That being said, it's not like the US Government can't multitask. Biden is trying to get his new USCIS Director confirmed by the Senate. The nominee is one of the people from DHS Watch and a critic of the Trump immigration policies...it would lead me to believe (and you can knock me for being naive) that they will be focused on tackling the backlogs there. Right now there's just an acting director at USCIS and their job is to just keep the light on while the Senate confirms the nominee. 

 

However, it has been frustrating to see that the DoS has been pretty slow but from what I understand getting accredited Consular Offices out to diplomatic missions to process visas isn't a quick nor easy process, and I think foreign countries limit the number of diplomats to boot. I would hope that the administration has a plan to sort out the visa backlog because it's evidently not sustainable unless there is a significant increase in people processing and interviewing cases.

Edited May 6, 2021 by Kai (CanadaDude)

[payxibka 10,045]

USCIS isn't the problem.   Getting consulate interviews is.

[Phil967 4]

3 hours ago, payxibka said:

USCIS isn't the problem.   Getting consulate interviews is.

Not only interviews but also the processing of the visas after approval. 

[BOKURAGAITA 101]

My fiancé called today and the lady told that the Embassy in manila is resuming but no specific date and they are doing another review for each cases and after that they will contact or send an email to applicants for their interview. And she checked our case that has been escalated and confirmed that its in line for another review and those expired cases is okay but many thought those expired cases will get an interview the lady said no because they follow the order of their timeline like when did they file and when it was approved. 

[Joe Kano 327]

12 hours ago, Joe98 said:

I’m not writing this to ask any questions or anything, I’m simply stating how I possibly feel that things will need to go. I am considering working with a law firm to do a lawsuit against the Manila embassy in the Philippines. After reading too many updates and seeing videos on YouTube and other sources, I am beginning to feel that unless I and others take action things will not happen with k1 visas at all. I’m tired of the lies coming out of the Philippines government and the fact that they don’t seem to care about anything with vaccines or the people. And to be honest I really don’t think our current president will do anything either because of the fact k1 visas are done the legal and correct way and he only seems to be concerned about the illegal people so I think we have been duped by him. I’m sure I will probably get some negative comments about this and people have the right to their opinion and you can disagree with me if you wish, but I will ask that you respect my opinion and how I feel as I’m sure others feel the same way.

The President of Philippines has destroyed the economy and basically locked up most of the people in the Philippines. With the curfews, travel bans, quarantine, kids under 16 not allowed to leave there houses, people over 65 on house arrest as well. 

 

I don't see the US Embassy in Manila doing routine K1 visa interviews until sometime in 2022.  Duterte has proved to be a total idiot and incapable of leading a country.  You see now why Philippines is a 3rd world country with systemic poverty and with a bleak future, 

 

I can see now why so many people want to escape the Philippines, either by fiance or spousal visa to other countries, or even going to another Asian country as a domestic helper.  

 

Have you looked into flying into another country and getting married?  Some guy recently posted he meet his fiance in Costa Rica and got married and filed a spousal visa and was approved in 49 days.   That's seems like a better, quicker and faster option than doing a lawsuit. 

[Crazy Cat 41,456]

8 hours ago, Phil967 said:

Not only interviews but also the processing of the visas after approval. 

What do you mean?  

[PWB 213]

Perfectly normal to get frustrated.   I feel like I am in a battle and there is no one to help me.  My wife arrived on December 4, 2020 and to date I have not been able to get Homeland Security to update their computer to reflect that she is here lawfully.  We have the 485 NOA and still can not get any cooperation from USCIS who when last contacted stated that they will contact the "local" Homeland Security Office and have the computer updated.  Instead of doing that they sent me an Email and said after further consideration my request was being forwarded to NBC in Missouri.  So we can not  get an ID card, which for us means no Medical Insurance, and unable to correct the SSAN mess up.  For that matter she can not even get a fishing license. It is so frustrating when USCIS can tell you what the problem is but still will not fix it.   Best of luck to all you folks going through this horrid K1 Visa process.

[NeonParticles 126]

Definitely more and more considering marrying in a 3rd country and switching to CR-1 while living in the Philippines half the year (eventually).  K-1 just feels like a dead end right now for Manila.  No end in sight.

[flicks1998 1,044]

28 minutes ago, PWB said:

Perfectly normal to get frustrated.   I feel like I am in a battle and there is no one to help me.  My wife arrived on December 4, 2020 and to date I have not been able to get Homeland Security to update their computer to reflect that she is here lawfully.  We have the 485 NOA and still can not get any cooperation from USCIS who when last contacted stated that they will contact the "local" Homeland Security Office and have the computer updated.  Instead of doing that they sent me an Email and said after further consideration my request was being forwarded to NBC in Missouri.  So we can not  get an ID card, which for us means no Medical Insurance, and unable to correct the SSAN mess up.  For that matter she can not even get a fishing license. It is so frustrating when USCIS can tell you what the problem is but still will not fix it.   Best of luck to all you folks going through this horrid K1 Visa process.

Can I ask what you mean to reflect that she is here lawfully?  Do you mean the I-94?  On Tuesday this week, I sent in the I-485 forms (along with the 1-765 and I-131) and am expecting a long wait for that process to materialize, at least 8-11 months for 765 and 131 and years for the 485.  However, we were able to get a SSN within a month of arrival and my wife is on my employer health insurance.  I didnt need any documentation for that, except to give them a copy of our marriage certificate as a "life changing" event.  Technically her I-94 "expires" on May 19th but Im not worried about getting the NOA1 on time as that will take months according to current processing times.

[Chauncey 138]

20 hours ago, Joe98 said:

I’m not writing this to ask any questions or anything, I’m simply stating how I possibly feel that things will need to go. I am considering working with a law firm to do a lawsuit against the Manila embassy in the Philippines. After reading too many updates and seeing videos on YouTube and other sources, I am beginning to feel that unless I and others take action things will not happen with k1 visas at all. I’m tired of the lies coming out of the Philippines government and the fact that they don’t seem to care about anything with vaccines or the people. And to be honest I really don’t think our current president will do anything either because of the fact k1 visas are done the legal and correct way and he only seems to be concerned about the illegal people so I think we have been duped by him. I’m sure I will probably get some negative comments about this and people have the right to their opinion and you can disagree with me if you wish, but I will ask that you respect my opinion and how I feel as I’m sure others feel the same way.

They just filed the manila one. I'm sure they will do another though. Go to siskinds page and email them about your interest. 

[JeanneAdil 6,405]

1 hour ago, PWB said:

Perfectly normal to get frustrated.   I feel like I am in a battle and there is no one to help me.  My wife arrived on December 4, 2020 and to date I have not been able to get Homeland Security to update their computer to reflect that she is here lawfully.  We have the 485 NOA and still can not get any cooperation from USCIS who when last contacted stated that they will contact the "local" Homeland Security Office and have the computer updated.  Instead of doing that they sent me an Email and said after further consideration my request was being forwarded to NBC in Missouri.  So we can not  get an ID card, which for us means no Medical Insurance, and unable to correct the SSAN mess up.  For that matter she can not even get a fishing license. It is so frustrating when USCIS can tell you what the problem is but still will not fix it.   Best of luck to all you folks going through this horrid K1 Visa process.

i wonder and ponder why anyone still tries the K1 visa /  it no longer (and has not been for well over 2  years before the virus) the fastest way to go and the draw backs are huge  /  just dealing with AoS, EAD,  SS #'s medical insurance and all the K1 entails is enough to discourge anyone/  plus the K1 and doing AOS and ROC later is more expensive 

 

Back in 2009 i applied for a K1 July 1st and interview was in November / that's how it use to be but no longer is

 

and we were denied the K1 and had to marry/  upset me at the time but the CR1 /IR1 has so many advantages,  the Moroccan embassy actually did me a favor by making us go the spousal route