Letter to congressman

[andrea&roberto 1]

Hey, I wrote to my state senantor, local reps, and congressman, all that handle federal issues....here is one letter in particular, with a little more interest than the other.... tell me what you think.

Dear Congressman Poter,

My name is Andrea da Silva. Let me first start off by saying, that in the Summer of 2004, I worked for the Nevada Republican Party, on your campaign. I walked miles daily, in 100+ temperatures, wearing your shirt, carrying your flyers, and knocking door to door, all over Las Vegas & outskirts of Henderson, encouraging residents to register to vote; and to VOTE FOR POTER. I helped you that summer, and now, I'm asking you for help.

I'm addressing a situation that I have to you, because I don't know where else to start. I recently got married in April 2006, in Brazil, to a Brazilian. I have immigration papers in the process at the California Service Center. I filed my initial I-130 form, and have received my first Notice of Action receipt on June 3, 2006. Now, the waiting begins.

I know you must get many of these requests, to help a person's spouse be reunited together again, in the United States, through expediting the application, and my situation, is no better or more urgent than others; but I have to try at least, knowing that I've done all that I can to see my husband again.

It may be even a little selfish to have the CSC consider my application first, by expediting, when I know others' are in more urgent need, such as a disease, or extreme financial peril, or dangerous foreign countries.

For me, I've only spent just barely over 1 month, and not consecutively, with my husband, in person. I'm struggling financially, and having him here, working, would greatly relieve so much stress with an additional income; not to mention, my emotional status that hits lows everyday, from the pain of being separated, and not really knowing, if or when our application will be approved....

For my sanity, and peace of heart, I have to try everything that might get him here one day sooner. And if it all fails, at least I know I did try all that I can; and I can rest at night.

There is no way to describe the incredible pain in my heart of how much I miss my husband. The fight between our countries governments, which sets up a very uncertain outcome; knowing that some cranky consulate worker could deny our application just because they're having a bad day; having our marriage, our life, our "destiny" in the hands of another human, is the most vulnerable feeling in the world. I could face the death of my husband if he was fighting in a war....but it is so hard for me to face the government, knowing that they could keep us apart.

Please help in whichever way you can to expedite my application for my husband. And please offer advice for other avenues that may be of help beyond your reach. Thank you sincerely, for taking time to read my letter. I know you're very busy, and I appreciate you taking a moment to listen to a resident of Nevada. Thank you for all you do Congressman Poter, you have my vote!

Sincerely, Andrea da Silva

P.s. I want to share with you a little of my life, of my husband and I. If you have the time, you can visit www.****.com

[JenT 0]

I will be surprised if you get more than a form letter in return, but I guess it never hurts to try.

Good luck - Jen

[girl 37 7]

I understand your great desire to be with your husband (we all want this process to be concluded ASAP), but if something like that works, won't that indicate that the US government is more corrupt than ever? It seems like you're asking to be repaid for a favour? (Yes, I know we have political scandals in Canada too.)

[andrea&roberto 1]

No, not really. Wouldn't you write a letter, or do whatever you could, even to fail, to just know you tried everything? I know of others who have done what I'm doing, which is where I got the idea from, and it worked for them. Afterall, I do pay my congressman and senators with my taxes...it's their job to help me if they can.

[samir_shannon 0]

hmm you will just get the same response as the rest of us....

hey wait a mn..... you didnt send your in till 5/19? i have had mine in since march. i am at day 115. comeon now. i talked to my congresswoman but, at least wait 90 days before you complain. you are going to have to be patient. i know its hard but, you are just in the beginning... good luck.

[andrea&roberto 1]

That's fine! Wow, there are so many cynical people on this site. You can just sit on your little throne, and do nothing, and wait and wait.... But me, I'm going to try EVERYTHING possible, including selling my soul to the devil if I have to, to get my husband here sooner. And if none of it helps, then so be it. At least to hell, I know I tried-that I did everything I could...and I can live that.

[girl 37 7]

No, not really. Wouldn't you write a letter, or do whatever you could, even to fail, to just know you tried everything? I know of others who have done what I'm doing, which is where I got the idea from, and it worked for them. Afterall, I do pay my congressman and senators with my taxes...it's their job to help me if they can.

No, I wouldn't. I'd wait in line like everyone else because I truly believe that's the only fair thing to do. I have tons of sympathy for people who are experiencing true hardships, for medical reasons or whatever, and think they should go right to the front of the line, but if cases like yours are successful, I'll lose even more faith in the system.

[andrea&roberto 1]

Why should I wait 90 days, when I can write now? What difference does it make but 90 days past? I'll take the chance now-that if they CAN/WILL help, then it might as well be now, 40 days into it, than 90 days....it absolutely doesn't hurt to try. And it's not even about the patience part....it's about being efficient with my time. Preparing now. Sorry if you waited...but I'm not. And good luck to you anyway, I want nothing more than for EVERYONE on this site to be reunited with their honey's tomorrow....but I'm gonna start with myself first.

[girl 37 7]

That's fine! Wow, there are so many cynical people on this site. You can just sit on your little throne, and do nothing, and wait and wait.... But me, I'm going to try EVERYTHING possible, including selling my soul to the devil if I have to, to get my husband here sooner. And if none of it helps, then so be it. At least to hell, I know I tried-that I did everything I could...and I can live that.

Speaking of thrones...

[samir_shannon 0]

That's fine! Wow, there are so many cynical people on this site. You can just sit on your little throne, and do nothing, and wait and wait.... But me, I'm going to try EVERYTHING possible, including selling my soul to the devil if I have to, to get my husband here sooner. And if none of it helps, then so be it. At least to hell, I know I tried-that I did everything I could...and I can live that.

hey i am not being cynical... i am doing everything i can for my fiance.... leaving him in algeria was the hardest thing i ever had to do. we love our husbands/fiances as much as you love yours. you have to understand this is a process....... i have sent emails to CSC and i have talked to senators here and they will all tell you this process takes sometimes upto a year. also k-3 visa usually take longer than k-1 visas. that is one of the reasons my fiance and i didnt marry when i was there cos it would be longer before we could be together. be patient. i am still waiting on my NOA2.

[andrea&roberto 1]

You know, this isn't a debate for me. I simply was asking about the content in the letter itself. Not wheter or not you agreed with my aproach, or whether or not it was justful. I have NO control over the government, and no control about what others, with serious medical conditions choose how to handle their petitions. Hopefully, they do the same as me, and hopefully, they're even bumped up in front of me, but I'm still going to try to get mine bumped up as well. Because the worst that can happen is that they'll say no, and then i'll only be in the same place that i was to start. I would have lost nothing. I can't control whether my government is corrupt or not- this doesn't effect that.

[girl 37 7]

So what did you want to know about the content? It seems like you're asking a government official to behave in a corrupt manner? You seem very selfish? Please elaborate.

[andrea&roberto 1]

samir shannon-I hear what you're saying, although this isn't about patience for me. It's just doing what I can-even if it doesn't work...it's assuring me that I did everything possible, instead of just waiting and waiting. I have to be proactive. And just to clear things up, I didn't file for a K-3. I filed an I-130, so i guess that's a CR1, right? which, i also heard is in fact, processing faster than the K-3, which was meant to bring our spouses here sooner, but in fact is not, so quite the oxymoron it is....

[samir_shannon 0]

You know, this isn't a debate for me. I simply was asking about the content in the letter itself. Not wheter or not you agreed with my aproach, or whether or not it was justful. I have NO control over the government, and no control about what others, with serious medical conditions choose how to handle their petitions. Hopefully, they do the same as me, and hopefully, they're even bumped up in front of me, but I'm still going to try to get mine bumped up as well. Because the worst that can happen is that they'll say no, and then i'll only be in the same place that i was to start. I would have lost nothing. I can't control whether my government is corrupt or not- this doesn't effect that.

the reason i mentioned 90 days is because it takes usually at LEAST 90 days minimum to process the petition itself...... i think you should have researched all of this .. sounds like you are like totally clueless. newsflash .. the government doesnt give a ####### how much we miss our s/o. ok? they have a system and that is that. send the letter. your approach sounds desperate. i havent seen samir since feb. i am desperate too. goodluck.

samir shannon-I hear what you're saying, although this isn't about patience for me. It's just doing what I can-even if it doesn't work...it's assuring me that I did everything possible, instead of just waiting and waiting. I have to be proactive. And just to clear things up, I didn't file for a K-3. I filed an I-130, so i guess that's a CR1, right? which, i also heard is in fact, processing faster than the K-3, which was meant to bring our spouses here sooner, but in fact is not, so quite the oxymoron it is....

ok ... well do what you gotta do.... good luck to ya.

[andrea&roberto 1]

girl 37-how is asking a government official, if there is anything they can do personally for me, or directing me in a better avenue, asking them to be corrupt? This is why their elected. Acutally, if you check out Senantor Harry Reid's website, he in fact states, that he's happy to help with immigration issues....check it out for yourself! http://reid.senate.gov/services/casework.cfm

samir shannon- do NOT accuse me of being "clueless" in this process. you don't know what i know... I am very much aware that it takes at least 90 days...in fact, i don't anticipate my husband actually coming here until January of next year.....i'm only trying to be prepared now.

Edited July 24, 2006 by andrea&roberto