I told you so!!!

[AndyMisiu 0]

Dear, KitKat1, regeccajo, and devilette.

You can kiss my bumper, just kiss it!!

I just got a letter in the mail that states the following.

September 29, 2006

Andrew*********

***************

File Receipt Number: *****************

Beneficiary: Anna **************

Dear Sir or Madam:

Upon receipt of your letter requesting expeditious handling, this matter was reviewed and a determination was made that it met the criteria for special handling.

The petition/application will be reviewed and you should be receiving notification from this office very shortly.

Bla, Bla, Bla,

Sincerely,

Paul E. Novak, Jr

Center Director

Man I am so glad that I didn't listen to the people who told me I was wasting my time with an expedite request. I'm really glad that I contacted more than one elected official, because everyone has there own way of presenting things. One of my Senators simply made the inquire while the other Senator actually mentioned something about an expedite in her inquire. You all can say what you want. All I know is I'm glad I did everything that I did. I'm glad I listened to my heart and followed through with my case. I'm glad I didn't take "nothing" as an answer. I think this goes to prove that when theres a window of opportunity, take it. The USCIS phone line said 60 days to process the RFE, they were outside of that time. One of the conditions to order an expedite request is "Compelling interest of the USCIS". I guess I struck the right nerve.

Thank you so much Kirsten for helping me with the letter.

I hope everyone can stop jumping my case when I make suggestions, because it obviously worked. My Expedited request sent on the 26th, responded to on the 29th, and an NOA2 date of October 3rd.

There is a difference between being patient and being passive!!

Good Luck to everyone!!! Hope you get the results you looking for!!!!

Can we all be friends now?? we'll see

Ohh, I forgot to mention the other part of the "compelling interest of USCIS." in my eyes was the fact that they sent me an IMBRA RFE even though I used the new forms. That kind of rubbed me the wrong way as well.

Edited October 6, 2006 by AndyMisiu

[Waiting in Vancouver 6]

I don't know much about your case but coming on here going neener neener neener really isn't the best approach ... Don't you think you could have been a little more mature ??

[AndyMisiu 0]

I don't know much about your case but coming on here going neener neener neener really isn't the best approach ... Don't you think you could have been a little more mature ??

In most cases, yes. But not in this one.

[Jenn! 918]

Can we all be friends now??

Hmmm, I don't know. You just told them to kiss your bumper. Harsh words!

[Dean iWait 0]

Hey Andy. Could you post or PM me a copy of your request less any of your personal info of course?

[Kirsten L 0]

Thank you so much Kirsten for helping me with the letter.

There is a difference between being patient and being passive!!

Ohh, I forgot to mention the other part of the "compelling interest of USCIS." in my eyes was the fact that they sent me an IMBRA RFE even though I used the new forms. That kind of rubbed me the wrong way as well.

Andy, you did indeed have good reason to ask for expedition...and I am DELIGHTED to have helped you. I agree. There's a difference between patience and passivity. You knew your rights, and you stood up for them. The letter you sent was entirely calm, respectful, and dignified. I'm really happy to see the text of the response you got back. Your efforts paid off!! Makes me smile all over!!

[gobdogman 0]

I don't know much about your case but coming on here going neener neener neener really isn't the best approach ... Don't you think you could have been a little more mature ??

If you see some of his other post's you will see that this one is actually in stride with his others.

[matako 0]

WHAT LIE DID YOU USE TO GET EXPEDITED HANDLING?

[Sheriff Uling 3]

I missed the backstory... What rational did you use that made them say... YES!!!

[Kirsten L 0]

I missed the backstory... What rational did you use that made them say... YES!!!

Since I helped Andy with his letter, let me first explain that he was not at all out of line in sending the expedition request. Nor did he lie as someone, perhaps jokingly, implied. He simply held USCIS to their own published standards. To clarify: He received an RFE that he should not have received in the first place; he nonetheless complied with the RFE; after doing so, he heard nothing within the promised sixty days. He thus engaged congressional support and made the request for expedition invoking his rights under USCIS's own proceedural guidelines. He was honest, calm, concise, and straightforward in his communication with the involved parties. It worked. I applaud him.

This was not about finding loopholes. It was not about repeatedly pushing buttons he shouldn't have. This was simply about respectfully holding USCIS to its own promises and standards. End of story.

[AndyMisiu 0]

Thanks Kirsten!! I can say that I have you to thank. If you wouldn't have taken the time to proof read my original letter and add you very good writing skills, it wouldn't have been possible. I really thank you so much.

If you want the story check out these threads:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=33992

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...pedited+service

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...pedited+service

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...pedited+service

That's how this thing has played out.

Edited October 7, 2006 by AndyMisiu

[Sheriff Uling 3]

I missed the backstory... What rational did you use that made them say... YES!!!

Since I helped Andy with his letter, let me first explain that he was not at all out of line in sending the expedition request. Nor did he lie as someone, perhaps jokingly, implied. He simply held USCIS to their own published standards. To clarify: He received an RFE that he should not have received in the first place; he nonetheless complied with the RFE; after doing so, he heard nothing within the promised sixty days. He thus engaged congressional support and made the request for expedition invoking his rights under USCIS's own proceedural guidelines. He was honest, calm, concise, and straightforward in his communication with the involved parties. It worked. I applaud him.

This was not about finding loopholes. It was not about repeatedly pushing buttons he shouldn't have. This was simply about respectfully holding USCIS to its own promises and standards. End of story.

That's great! I'm very excited to know that someone finally received some justice, and I'm happy that you were there to assist. Lord knows that we need one another. Of course he received justice only after going through the fire, but what's new. By the by, there's nothing wrong with a loophole here and there as long as it's ethical and doesn't set someone else back. LOL! I applaud you both...

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

Edited October 7, 2006 by Uling

[masterpiece 2]

Well the story does not end there....

Sure i am personally glad of the positive outcome. The part i find obnoxious is the absolutely immature approach of rubbing it in to those who may have expressed pessimistic views during his quest for this outcome.

I congratulate you on your tenacity but you have thumbs down for the aftermath: yes your statement was certainly childish. PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BPM-MVS 0]

Congrats Andy!!! And Way to go Kristen!!!!

Just goes to show that good advice comes from others who look for the things we just don't see.

[rl2009 0]

I missed the backstory... What rational did you use that made them say... YES!!!

Since I helped Andy with his letter, let me first explain that he was not at all out of line in sending the expedition request. Nor did he lie as someone, perhaps jokingly, implied. He simply held USCIS to their own published standards. To clarify: He received an RFE that he should not have received in the first place; he nonetheless complied with the RFE; after doing so, he heard nothing within the promised sixty days. He thus engaged congressional support and made the request for expedition invoking his rights under USCIS's own proceedural guidelines. He was honest, calm, concise, and straightforward in his communication with the involved parties. It worked. I applaud him.

This was not about finding loopholes. It was not about repeatedly pushing buttons he shouldn't have. This was simply about respectfully holding USCIS to its own promises and standards. End of story.

Is it possible someone could help me???