Was wondering who else is waiting since 2006- we should keep in touch

[The_dip_sticks 0]

Omg I think this group is where we fit in too sadly but true. WE have been wating also for over a year. NO NOA2 in sight. Also getting married wont change any thing with seciruty checks, you might get stuck again and will be waiting double time. Blue blue what is AAO? You have been in USCIS for 9 years? OMG this nightmare cant go on. There must be something we could do. This is so unfair. Ins't the whole purpose of the K3 to reunite families faster allowing them to wait out the long I130 process together here in the states. My lawyer is saying that she will look into a WOM but Im not sure what that will do for us at USCIS. Im really confused and frustarted. Couldnt a group of us that have been wating stuck endlesly at USCIS get together and file a case action WOM? Blueblue have you been living apart from y our husband for 9 years?

[blueblue 0]

It's been 9 security checks since 2002, 5 and a half years separated because of immigration. AAO is the Administrative Appeals Office, part of USCIS.

The WOM can help to force the government to do their job. Depending on where your case is and how long you have been waiting on this action, it can help and is good your attorney is looking into it as a potential options for you.

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

Omg...really sorry to hear that guys...wish your stressful visa journey is soon over and you get to be with your loved ones

[~~~water~~~ 0]

whats WOM?

[blueblue 0]

whats WOM?

Writ of Mandamus

[Ban Hammer 13,490]

whats WOM?

Writ of Mandamus

and all this time i was trying to figure out how wife of mahmoud figured into all this

[The_dip_sticks 0]

How did you get to AAO, do you have to get reffered to them through some one or can any one stuck in USCIS for over a yr contact them?

So did you move to where your husband is right now to wait with him?. Im going on a year and a half at USCIS and I feel like my life is over. At times i feel lime im going mentally crazy, i feel like im in self destruct mode, we keep hitting walls and we have tried to contact every one we can but they all say there is nothing any can do to help when it come to these checks. My heart is bleeding here, when i saw that you been there for 9 years I felt like there is no hope for any of us that have been there for over a year at USCIS.

This is like the worst nightmare. I dont get it how some people have it so easy but for people that are stuck at USCIS it's beyond hell.

It's been 9 security checks since 2002, 5 and a half years separated because of immigration. AAO is the Administrative Appeals Office, part of USCIS.

The WOM can help to force the government to do their job. Depending on where your case is and how long you have been waiting on this action, it can help and is good your attorney is looking into it as a potential options for you.

[Zee Bee 61]

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone going through this long, stressful process

[blueblue 0]

How did you get to AAO, do you have to get reffered to them through some one or can any one stuck in USCIS for over a yr contact them?

So did you move to where your husband is right now to wait with him?. Im going on a year and a half at USCIS and I feel like my life is over. At times i feel lime im going mentally crazy, i feel like im in self destruct mode, we keep hitting walls and we have tried to contact every one we can but they all say there is nothing any can do to help when it come to these checks. My heart is bleeding here, when i saw that you been there for 9 years I felt like there is no hope for any of us that have been there for over a year at USCIS.

This is like the worst nightmare. I dont get it how some people have it so easy but for people that are stuck at USCIS it's beyond hell.

I know how you feel, it does make you crazy, literally, and the only advice I can give is to just try to take it a day at a time and try not to think about it as much as you can. It only makes you crazier when you do.

The AAO isn't someone to complain to, we ended up there because at one point they told us we needed to file a waiver, then our waiver was denied because they said we were not suffering enough. The AAO then got the case and sat on it for 18 months until they finally said, oh yeah, you're right, you DON'T need to file a waiver.

I have been through the emotional ringer and my husband even more. Our daughter too. Unfortunately, we were not able to move overseas. At first we never expected anything like this could happen, then we thought it was just a mistake that would quickly get resolved. In the meantime, our daughter entered high school and I needed to care for my disabled brother, so moving was out of the question.

I hope that we will get the visa soon. I am waiting to hear what their next monkeywrench they are going to throw at us. It's been 2 and a half months since the AAO decision and we are waiting to know when we will have the next interview. It has definately harmed our family relationships. I am hoping we can overcome it if we ever are able to be together.

The one thing that has helped me is getting involved with American Families United. I want so much to help change the laws and processes so that other families do not have to suffer like this. You're right, when it goes right, people think it is so simple but when it goes wrong, they think you did something wrong, not the system and they don't have a clue of how wrong it can go and the devastation that it causes.

Keep your hope alive, it is a powerful tool and is the best thing to help you get through this dark times. Also, as much as you can, try to visit each other, that does help too.

[blueblue 0]

I do have a CIS complaint address that may be useful to you. I will look it up when I get home and post it.

[morocco4ever 63]

yes, we filed our first petition in this process in July 2002. It has been a long, winding, ugly torturous, unfair, degrading, et al road since then. We filed all the papers, paid fee upon fee, provided all the proof, our petitions were approved twice, but then were accused of fraud marriage, accused of lying, and accused of being inadmissible. None of the accusations with any evidence to support them and overwhelming evidence refuting them. But it wasn't until we got to the AAO that someone actually looked at our case without prejudice and finally acknowledged that our marriage is and always was valid, we never lied about anything and we were never inadmissible. We are waiting now on our 10th security check. You'd think after making us wait for all these years, 9 security checks would be enough.

Its nice to hear from you again. I think of you often, and hope your case is resolved soon.

Sadly some people breeze through and some are put through the wringer. I can relate since my husband didn't get to come until after our 2 year anniversary. They do some major damage to our souls going through this. Getting married just starts the same process over again, so as much as it sucks it is best to stick it out. My husband kept telling me to forget the visa and move there, but it just wasn't feasible. I am glad that we waited though, he is here now and I will never let them take him away from me again.

[The_dip_sticks 0]

visa in hand was your two year wait at USCIS waiting for the noa2 or after the interview did youget stuck in Ap/AR then?

[myfellah 0]

My prayers go out for all of you waiting. I hope you hear something in the very near future.

Doreen

[Nutty 2]

Who else is waiting since 2006 or even before that? I always feel forgotton on this forum because people are worried about having to wait for 6 months or 3 months. I am sure that there are more people waiting like I have been. And please dont give me the advice that I should contact people to help. Trust me I have contacted everyone that I can. The problem with Senators and Congressman is they can only do an inquiry on your file. I can do my own inquiry. Also anyone from MENA- has anyone successfully claimed descriminination and won that anyone is aware of?

Well, I filed in December 2006 and at this point waiting for my case to be complete at the NVC and forwarded to Embassy.

What I would like to know is why you have not considered having an attorney to file a Writ of Mandamus for you?

There are hundreds of people ALREADY IN USA who are being denied timely process of their citizenship because of their names have not cleared the FBI checks. They are all filing Writ of Mandamus law suits as a last resort.

[blueblue 0]

I do have a CIS complaint address that may be useful to you. I will look it up when I get home and post it.

Here is the complaint information I was thinking of.

If you feel you were mistreated by an immigration employee, or wish to make a complaint of misconduct by an immigration employee, you may write to the District Director, or write directly to the:

Director, Office of International Operations

20 Massachusetts Ave., NW

Suite 3300

Washington, DC 20529

Or you may write directly to the Director, Office of Security and Investigations, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 5003 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20529