Accra Embassy Statement on current backlog!

[luv4ragga 1]

Here is a link to a statement from the Accra Embassy pertaining to the current backlog there:

http://ghana.usembassy.gov/visa_applicant.html. I am perplexed by the statement since it really does not shed any new light on why there is a current backlog and what actions are being taken to address the matter. Really, it seems that people are complaining and they are not DOING much to make the situation better. It is going on 14 months and we are still in the dark about what's going on with our case. And to make matters worse, the NVC.....well, you all know the routine.....same ole same! I am not saying that progress has not been made for some, BUT for the overwhelming majority of Accra filers, things are moving at a snail's pace. I know that it is not just me waiting, either. There are countless others on VJ as well as those not on VJ that are waiting. We should continue to expect the embassy to resolve whatever issues that currently exist and/or contribute to the ongoing backlog. We pay the visa fees like anyone else that files, so we DESERVE reasonable processing times. This 2 or more years wait time is CRAZY. For those USC's, there is a website called www.congress.org where you can send letters to our politicians including the U.S.President/VP. Perhaps, it's the only way that our "complaints" will be taken seriously.

[luv4ragga 1]

http://ghana.usembassy.gov/visa_applicant.html

[JustUs 3]

http://ghana.usembassy.gov/visa_applicant.html

Bottom line - there is nothing we can do but to wait.

[luv4ragga 1]

Bottom line - there is nothing we can do but to wait.

I understand we all have to wait, however that never means that we should just do or say nothing about the serious problem in Accra. For most of my career I have advocated for those that are voiceless or disenfranchised. I guess it's just in my nature to "do something" even if it only means writing a letter to voice my concerns. Believe it or not, but politicians respond even if it is only to win votes or elections. I think about the many movements that have helped to effect and shape this great country of ours(U.S). If no one ever had the notion to do "something" then perhaps they too would still be waiting!

I am very happy and elated for those whose visas were approved! It gives all of us hope about our own situations. So, while we are waiting some of us will continue to make our voices heard about the backlog. Blessed!

[Darnell 8,478]

would an increase in headcount, for vetted Visa Officers, make a difference ?

[Zee Bee 61]

This is some kind of crazy. So basically: we have a backlog, we know about it, but read the instructions about what happens at NVC so that the process goes quicker....ummm....that does not help.

[wb7985 0]

Here is a link to a statement from the Accra Embassy pertaining to the current backlog there:

http://ghana.usembassy.gov/visa_applicant.html. I am perplexed by the statement since it really does not shed any new light on why there is a current backlog and what actions are being taken to address the matter. Really, it seems that people are complaining and they are not DOING much to make the situation better. It is going on 14 months and we are still in the dark about what's going on with our case. And to make matters worse, the NVC.....well, you all know the routine.....same ole same! I am not saying that progress has not been made for some, BUT for the overwhelming majority of Accra filers, things are moving at a snail's pace. I know that it is not just me waiting, either. There are countless others on VJ as well as those not on VJ that are waiting. We should continue to expect the embassy to resolve whatever issues that currently exist and/or contribute to the ongoing backlog. We pay the visa fees like anyone else that files, so we DESERVE reasonable processing times. This 2 or more years wait time is CRAZY. For those USC's, there is a website called www.congress.org where you can send letters to our politicians including the U.S.President/VP. Perhaps, it's the only way that our "complaints" will be taken seriously.

I've been waiting for an interview date since April 2010(IR2- for my son) and till this date nothing has happened. this wait time is getting out of hand. And something has to give. Only one word can express this "Frustration".

[luv4ragga 1]

@Darnell, wb7985, and zeebee:

I think dat more staff is definitely needed since there is always a backlog. And, wb7985 the word frustrating is definitely an accurate description about things at da embassy . And zeebee definitely the statement on da website tells us no more about what's "really going on" than it did without a generic statement! All of u r right on da money,k....so, da journey continues

[TBoneTX 45,329]

would an increase in headcount, for vetted Visa Officers, make a difference ?

I asked this same thing of the Immigrant Visa Section Chief in Ecuador, when I called down there and finally got through (to the top). He indicated (without saying so) that there's a tremendous shortage of bodies to be assigned anywhere, and he said that even if they got extra help, they might not have a place to put them (office or desk space, I presume). Enlightening stuff, si man.