This Dip stick has finally lost it

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

Would getting an immigration lawyer help?

[Ta Ta 1]

I am sorry for your pain in this long process.

We are in a mess also and sometimes it just is too much to endure but pray that God will give you new strength.

This will end and there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Write letters as the poster suggested. Take it one day at a time.

[mybackpages 0]

Okay some one help me remember. There is something called expidite. I do not mean the normal expidite process say for military deployment, but there is something out there about once you are outside the processing times there are some steps to take to request an expedition of the case.

I do remember reading about this shortly after joining last year when we were going through USCIS. I remember the discussion had something to do with andy who had a fiance from Poland?

I know I didnt dream this.

[Jenn! 918]

Okay some one help me remember. There is something called expidite. I do not mean the normal expidite process say for military deployment, but there is something out there about once you are outside the processing times there are some steps to take to request an expedition of the case.

I do remember reading about this shortly after joining last year when we were going through USCIS. I remember the discussion had something to do with andy who had a fiance from Poland?

I know I didnt dream this.

I think you're thinking of this: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...c=33992&hl=

Being stuck in an FBI namecheck is a whole other ball of wax as far as I know. Look at all the people stuck in AOS hell. I don't think there's much that can be done, unfortunately.

Edited September 6, 2007 by Jenn!

[mybackpages 0]

Okay some one help me remember. There is something called expidite. I do not mean the normal expidite process say for military deployment, but there is something out there about once you are outside the processing times there are some steps to take to request an expedition of the case.

I do remember reading about this shortly after joining last year when we were going through USCIS. I remember the discussion had something to do with andy who had a fiance from Poland?

I know I didnt dream this.

I think you're thinking of this: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...c=33992&hl=

Being stuck in an FBI namecheck is a whole other ball of wax as far as I know. Look at all the people stuck in AOS hell. I don't think there's much that can be done, unfortunately.

Yes I guess you are right. It just seems with the wealth of knowledge and experience on this board, that we could collectively come to some course of action that could break the hold on this case.

[Jenn! 918]

Okay some one help me remember. There is something called expidite. I do not mean the normal expidite process say for military deployment, but there is something out there about once you are outside the processing times there are some steps to take to request an expedition of the case.

I do remember reading about this shortly after joining last year when we were going through USCIS. I remember the discussion had something to do with andy who had a fiance from Poland?

I know I didnt dream this.

I think you're thinking of this: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...c=33992&hl=

Being stuck in an FBI namecheck is a whole other ball of wax as far as I know. Look at all the people stuck in AOS hell. I don't think there's much that can be done, unfortunately.

Yes I guess you are right. It just seems with the wealth of knowledge and experience on this board, that we could collectively come to some course of action that could break the hold on this case.

The only thing I can think of is contacting the ombudsman http://www.dhs.gov/ximgtn/programs/editorial_0497.shtm

It's crazy to me that once they start the FBI namecheck process, it's like it's out of USCIS's hands and there's nothing that they can do (or at least that's what is claimed). These agencies must be accountable to somebody, right? Who do you contact when you want to complain about the FBI?

[The_dip_sticks 0]

Thanks every one, Im just lost today. I feel like a robot. I really dont know what to think say or do. I thought about sending an envelope to USCIS as an RFE with evidence of a bonofide marriage (with pics, emails, letters, insurance, banking, ect) but it's been over a 1 yr if they wanted additional evidence they would have sent us the RFE by now. Also people told me that the chances of my package getting to the right file are slim when they did not request an RFE. I just thought that maybe if I labled the evelople RFE like they request, it might get matched up correctly. I dont know what else to do. I wish they would let us move on as we still have more than half a journey to complete after we leave USCIS. Honestly Im scared of NVC now, but at least you can call them and ask about the status of the checks, we cant even do that here. They wont tell us jack. Any one else got stuck in USCIS hell of "additional review" from the start like we did?

I got a reply from my sentor back in July, saying that there is nothing they can do and that "some times these cases take weeks, months, or years to get resolved, and in some cases some of them never even get resolved." That last part really gave me losts of hope. I was better of not knowing that.

Edited September 6, 2007 by The_dip_sticks

[Jenn! 918]

I got a reply from my sentor back in July, saying that there is nothing they can do and that "some times these cases take weeks, months, or years to get resolved, and in some cases some of them never even get resolved." That last part really gave me losts of hope. I was better of not knowing that.

Was he able to tell you anything about what you can do? I mean, are you just supposed to wait indefinitely? There must be some point at which you can withdraw the petition and refile, no?

[The_dip_sticks 0]

No nothing just to wait and contact USCIS again in 6 months.

[Anna C. 4]

Seriously, with the answer from that senator and the whole case I would contact your local media. They will love to publish this story and you will finally get some help. The congressmen and senators of course can do something, this guy just doesn't want to. Go public, it is your best bet.

[MarocAmer 0]

I feel your pain! We are in the same situation since June 2006 (over a year). No one answers you. I've called the 800# all they do is take name, bio data and say don't call back, we'll write you. I requested expedited service and again got no response. I made an INFO pass appointment in August 2007 and the Immigration Officer assisting me told me and I quote: "You need to contact your Senator, they can fix this." What kind of USCIS help is that? I did contact my Senator's office again and they said they didn't have any "magic" to fix this. The Ombusman takes input from all of us requesting their assistance, but again they don't work magic either. What they try to address with USCIS is aknowledging their work backload and lack of consistent service and try to work out an equitable solution. Do you feel like you'll never be reunited on American soil? I do. Patience is a vurtue.....and I don't have any.

[MelindaandTarek 0]

I am so sorry to hear of your situation - I sure hope that there is a resolution to ur case soon - and someone said going to the media as an option - might not hurt?! i pray for you both....

[doodlebug 3]

Thanks every one, Im just lost today. I feel like a robot. I really dont know what to think say or do. I thought about sending an envelope to USCIS as an RFE with evidence of a bonofide marriage (with pics, emails, letters, insurance, banking, ect) but it's been over a 1 yr if they wanted additional evidence they would have sent us the RFE by now. Also people told me that the chances of my package getting to the right file are slim when they did not request an RFE. I just thought that maybe if I labled the evelople RFE like they request, it might get matched up correctly. I dont know what else to do. I wish they would let us move on as we still have more than half a journey to complete after we leave USCIS. Honestly Im scared of NVC now, but at least you can call them and ask about the status of the checks, we cant even do that here. They wont tell us jack. Any one else got stuck in USCIS hell of "additional review" from the start like we did?

I got a reply from my sentor back in July, saying that there is nothing they can do and that "some times these cases take weeks, months, or years to get resolved, and in some cases some of them never even get resolved." That last part really gave me losts of hope. I was better of not knowing that.

I agree about contacting the newspapers but I would also contact a different Senator since the one you used seems to be useless. You must have more than one Senator in Houston right? I know we have two Senators and a Congressman where I am that I could contact. Try a different one.

[mybackpages 0]

Thanks every one, Im just lost today. I feel like a robot. I really dont know what to think say or do. I thought about sending an envelope to USCIS as an RFE with evidence of a bonofide marriage (with pics, emails, letters, insurance, banking, ect) but it's been over a 1 yr if they wanted additional evidence they would have sent us the RFE by now. Also people told me that the chances of my package getting to the right file are slim when they did not request an RFE. I just thought that maybe if I labled the evelople RFE like they request, it might get matched up correctly. I dont know what else to do. I wish they would let us move on as we still have more than half a journey to complete after we leave USCIS. Honestly Im scared of NVC now, but at least you can call them and ask about the status of the checks, we cant even do that here. They wont tell us jack. Any one else got stuck in USCIS hell of "additional review" from the start like we did?

I got a reply from my sentor back in July, saying that there is nothing they can do and that "some times these cases take weeks, months, or years to get resolved, and in some cases some of them never even get resolved." That last part really gave me losts of hope. I was better of not knowing that.

I agree about contacting the newspapers but I would also contact a different Senator since the one you used seems to be useless. You must have more than one Senator in Houston right? I know we have two Senators and a Congressman where I am that I could contact. Try a different one.

Everyone has 2 Senators and one Congressman/woman. I doubt either Senators have helpful aides. I can speak of one from experience. There are a couple of Representaives which may be more helpful than others. My House rep is usless on this issue. There is one that comes to mind who loves to get in fornt of the cameras but I am not sure which district the dip Sticks lives in.

[MaRob 0]

Thanks every one, Im just lost today. I feel like a robot. I really dont know what to think say or do. I thought about sending an envelope to USCIS as an RFE with evidence of a bonofide marriage (with pics, emails, letters, insurance, banking, ect) but it's been over a 1 yr if they wanted additional evidence they would have sent us the RFE by now. Also people told me that the chances of my package getting to the right file are slim when they did not request an RFE. I just thought that maybe if I labled the evelople RFE like they request, it might get matched up correctly. I dont know what else to do. I wish they would let us move on as we still have more than half a journey to complete after we leave USCIS. Honestly Im scared of NVC now, but at least you can call them and ask about the status of the checks, we cant even do that here. They wont tell us jack. Any one else got stuck in USCIS hell of "additional review" from the start like we did?

I got a reply from my sentor back in July, saying that there is nothing they can do and that "some times these cases take weeks, months, or years to get resolved, and in some cases some of them never even get resolved." That last part really gave me losts of hope. I was better of not knowing that.

Have they ever actually transferred you to the service center your petition is at? Do you have a case number even?