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It's Melvin
QUOTE(zyggy @ Mar 13 2008, 02:37 PM) *
QUOTE(Peter T @ Mar 13 2008, 11:34 AM) *
QUOTE(zyggy @ Mar 13 2008, 01:26 PM) *
There are essentially the people you can send your complaints to:
- Both of your US Senators
- The Chair and Ranking Member of the Immigration Subcommittee of each House of Congress
- The Secretary of DHS
- THe Director of USCIS
- Your Congressman
- The USCIS Ombudsman
- The Inspector General of DHS
These are the people who actually have the outside influence to do something and the people who need to know what is going on. If we do not let them know what is going on, they can't do anything about it.

The two senators and the representative are obvious contacts for complaints. I had never heard of the USCIS Ombudsman before, what is his/her influence? And what is the job and the influence of the Inspector General? (I don't believe that the Secretary or the Director would react to our complaints if they are not brought forward by the other contacts on the list.)



The USCIS Ombudsman

The Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) provides recommendations for resolving individual and employer problems with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). As mandated by the Homeland Security Act of 2002 § 452, CISOMB is an independent DHS office that reports directly to the DHS Deputy Secretary. The CIS Ombudsman:

Assists individuals and employers in resolving problems with USCIS;
Identifies areas in which individuals and employers have problems in dealing with USCIS; and
Proposes changes to mitigate identified problems.

DHS Inspector General

The Inspector General is responsible for conducting and supervising audits, investigations, and inspections relating to the programs and operations of the Department. The OIG is to examine, evaluate and, where necessary, critique these operations and activities, recommending ways for the Department to carry out its responsibilities in the most effective, efficient, and economical manner possible.




The longtime (almost 5 years) CIS ombudsman resigned effective March 1. The agency says his resignation was unconnected to his repeated and insistent criticisms of CIS regarding its horrible backlogs. Most people think otherwise. CIS has appointed a government shill to take his place. I don't expect he will rock the boat.
kristimunn
QUOTE(Peter T @ Dec 28 2007, 08:24 PM) *
The new processing date of the I-751 at the Nebraska service center is Feb 9, 2007, as of Dec 14, 2007 . As far as I understand, that means that at Dec 14, the oldest non-processed I-751 application should be from Feb 9, 2007, or am I wrong? There are many of us who have a NOA with a date before Feb 9 who haven't heard anything from the USCIS until Dec 14, and there seems to be none that has been approved or received a RFE after September this year. What is going on? I can understand that a few applications can be missed when counting, after all, not counting but processing is their job. There are, however, too many "missed" application now. I have read on their website that they have been overwhelmed this summer with new applications, especially naturalizations. So, why don't they admit that they can't make progress with old less-urgent application like ours now? Why are they lying instead?

Below are the data from some applicants out of the status thread, many of them having a NOA before 02/09/07. Please add yourself or give your data, if you fall into this time window.

UserName............Serv. Ctr.....Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date.......Biometrics......Approved
haozi101........... NSC...........11/27/06..........12/06/06........01/03/07........09/14/07
Bertrand............NSC...........12/19/06..........12/27/06........01/20/07........--/--/--
jennybirgitta.......NSC...........01/13/07..........01/18/07........02/14/07........--/--/--
dee.................NSC...........01/25/07..........01/29/07........02/20/07........--/--/--
chus................NSC...........01/26/07..........02/03/07........02/23/07........--/--/--
Peter T.............NSC...........01/27/07..........02/01/07........03/09/07........--/--/--
Illinois............NSC...........02/19/07..........02/23/07........04/18/07........--/--/--
Frances.............NSC...........04/02/07..........05/05/07........05/24/07........--/--/--
Kearinne............NSC...........04/09/07..........04/30/07........06/02/07........--/--/--
gyuwono.............NSC...........04/17/07..........04/20/07........05/18/07........--/--/--
charlie & yeng......NSC...........04/19/07..........05/01/07........06/02/07........--/--/-- (re-submitted 4/27/07)

how do u know if your case was touched??
jamieswith
QUOTE(kristimunn @ Mar 13 2008, 02:27 PM) *
how do u know if your case was touched??


One of two ways... either the date on the online status changes without actually changing your status....

Or you just get that special feeling.... lol
iansig40
QUOTE(Illinois77 @ Mar 13 2008, 02:25 PM) *
QUOTE(iansig40 @ Mar 13 2008, 11:58 AM) *
Few weeks ago I suggested that every single one of us should send a letter to Nebraska asking for an explanation why is taking so long to process our applications and why the older applications were left unattached collecting dust (or even getting lost) while the newer ones were transferred to California and approved within 3 to 4 months
Guess what ....not even one person wanted to join this kind of protest ,more then that someone (I won't name it ) even sad not to do it because it will slow down the process even more ,can you believe that ?????
You won't find any support here as pretty much everyone is willing to put up with this BS. Sad but true !
mad.gif


That was me and I stand to my word! smile.gif
Oh, and "every single one of us" would be about... hmmm 35 letters? I don't think you'd make a difference that way. If you really want change, vote (or have your spouse vote..) for the right people and address the folks above the service center level. You won't achive anything by bogging down the SC itself. IMHO


Better 35 letters then nothing or we want to give them the impression that everything is OK ?
A vote won't bring anything positive for me right now specially after waiting 13 months ,I hope you realize that .
And now because you probably don't know this but today when I called USCIS after contacting my Senator ,they acknowledged that Nebraska IS NOT PROCESSING I-751 Applications anymore .Didn't 't get any details why but what I got instead was an "Expediting Service Request " for March 18,2008. Maybe some other people will consider now calling USCIS too and get the same thing except maybe you !
2long
QUOTE(iansig40 @ Mar 13 2008, 02:03 PM) *
QUOTE(Illinois77 @ Mar 13 2008, 02:25 PM) *
QUOTE(iansig40 @ Mar 13 2008, 11:58 AM) *
Few weeks ago I suggested that every single one of us should send a letter to Nebraska asking for an explanation why is taking so long to process our applications and why the older applications were left unattached collecting dust (or even getting lost) while the newer ones were transferred to California and approved within 3 to 4 months
Guess what ....not even one person wanted to join this kind of protest ,more then that someone (I won't name it ) even sad not to do it because it will slow down the process even more ,can you believe that ?????
You won't find any support here as pretty much everyone is willing to put up with this BS. Sad but true !
mad.gif


That was me and I stand to my word! smile.gif
Oh, and "every single one of us" would be about... hmmm 35 letters? I don't think you'd make a difference that way. If you really want change, vote (or have your spouse vote..) for the right people and address the folks above the service center level. You won't achive anything by bogging down the SC itself. IMHO


Better 35 letters then nothing or we want to give them the impression that everything is OK ?
A vote won't bring anything positive for me right now specially after waiting 13 months ,I hope you realize that .
And now because you probably don't know this but today when I called USCIS after contacting my Senator ,they acknowledged that Nebraska IS NOT PROCESSING I-751 Applications anymore .Didn't 't get any details why but what I got instead was an "Expediting Service Request " for March 18,2008. Maybe some other people will consider now calling USCIS too and get the same thing except maybe you !


A Postive suggestion is dont show them anger but show them polite Protest by sending flowers with one line note.Many of us already files or will be filling N-400.Send Uscis a flower and Note that either process our N-400 on Priority or Process our I-751 soon.
Few guys on H1b visa Protest that way and it worked for them,When they extend the 485 filling window for them.Uscis Director was impressed by that Protest

If they dont have time to Process our I-751 atleast they can expediate N-400 for us.

Think about this and all positive suggestions are welcome.
iansig40
QUOTE(2long @ Mar 13 2008, 04:44 PM) *
QUOTE(iansig40 @ Mar 13 2008, 02:03 PM) *
QUOTE(Illinois77 @ Mar 13 2008, 02:25 PM) *
QUOTE(iansig40 @ Mar 13 2008, 11:58 AM) *
Few weeks ago I suggested that every single one of us should send a letter to Nebraska asking for an explanation why is taking so long to process our applications and why the older applications were left unattached collecting dust (or even getting lost) while the newer ones were transferred to California and approved within 3 to 4 months
Guess what ....not even one person wanted to join this kind of protest ,more then that someone (I won't name it ) even sad not to do it because it will slow down the process even more ,can you believe that ?????
You won't find any support here as pretty much everyone is willing to put up with this BS. Sad but true !
mad.gif


That was me and I stand to my word! smile.gif
Oh, and "every single one of us" would be about... hmmm 35 letters? I don't think you'd make a difference that way. If you really want change, vote (or have your spouse vote..) for the right people and address the folks above the service center level. You won't achive anything by bogging down the SC itself. IMHO


Better 35 letters then nothing or we want to give them the impression that everything is OK ?
A vote won't bring anything positive for me right now specially after waiting 13 months ,I hope you realize that .
And now because you probably don't know this but today when I called USCIS after contacting my Senator ,they acknowledged that Nebraska IS NOT PROCESSING I-751 Applications anymore .Didn't 't get any details why but what I got instead was an "Expediting Service Request " for March 18,2008. Maybe some other people will consider now calling USCIS too and get the same thing except maybe you !


A Postive suggestion is dont show them anger but show them polite Protest by sending flowers with one line note.Many of us already files or will be filling N-400.Send Uscis a flower and Note that either process our N-400 on Priority or Process our I-751 soon.
Few guys on H1b visa Protest that way and it worked for them,When they extend the 485 filling window for them.Uscis Director was impressed by that Protest

If they dont have time to Process our I-751 atleast they can expediate N-400 for us.

Think about this and all positive suggestions are welcome.


You go ahead and send them a flower .
After waiting for 13 months and seeing how others were aproved in three months you want me to send them flowers ?
I don't understand why you guys encourage their incompetence
MDZJ
I just went on the infopass website again trying to schedule an info pass to get the one year extension stamp for the Denver office. And I got this message. This is at least the 3rd time I am on that website. I have no clue why this doesn't work.

"At this time, there are no information appointments available for the office in your area. Please try back again later."


QUOTE(NickD @ Mar 13 2008, 02:34 PM) *
I did write a letter the day the July 05, 2006 date came out, even included key documents with a plea of concern to make whoever read that letter easy to read, with all the information in front of them. No reply as of yet, and perhaps a waste of a stamp. Calling the toll free number on case status only results in keying in your application number to hear the same thing on the web and if your application date doesn't exceed the processing date, don't bother us kind of thing. Infopass appointments can only be made two weeks in advance and no sense in making that long trip until the very last minute.

Glad I made that call to my senators office yesterday, least have some knowledge and they promised to make the inquiry for us.

Just put a big red X on my calendar, won't hold my breathe, and if nothing happens between then and now, will make that infopass appointment.

What else can one do? Those that pushed either got yelled at or who knows what happened to their application. The ball is in their court. Those that I know that sent in their I-751 early, had it returned, but is 90 days really enough?

jamieswith
QUOTE(MDZJ @ Mar 13 2008, 06:46 PM) *
I just went on the infopass website again trying to schedule an info pass to get the one year extension stamp for the Denver office. And I got this message. This is at least the 3rd time I am on that website. I have no clue why this doesn't work.

"At this time, there are no information appointments available for the office in your area. Please try back again later."


QUOTE(NickD @ Mar 13 2008, 02:34 PM) *
I did write a letter the day the July 05, 2006 date came out, even included key documents with a plea of concern to make whoever read that letter easy to read, with all the information in front of them. No reply as of yet, and perhaps a waste of a stamp. Calling the toll free number on case status only results in keying in your application number to hear the same thing on the web and if your application date doesn't exceed the processing date, don't bother us kind of thing. Infopass appointments can only be made two weeks in advance and no sense in making that long trip until the very last minute.

Glad I made that call to my senators office yesterday, least have some knowledge and they promised to make the inquiry for us.

Just put a big red X on my calendar, won't hold my breathe, and if nothing happens between then and now, will make that infopass appointment.

What else can one do? Those that pushed either got yelled at or who knows what happened to their application. The ball is in their court. Those that I know that sent in their I-751 early, had it returned, but is 90 days really enough?



I've had this exact trouble before getting appointments in the past... but I found this trick quite by accident... worked in the past, might want to try it if you can.... it might only have been for my local office at the time... no idea if it's the case where you are too.... but here goes...

A whole bunch of new appointment slots appear on the system at 2am ET each day.... if you go on the system at like 2am, 2.01am etc you quite often find a whole bunch of available slots...
MDZJ
awesome, thank you for the advice. I just got myself an infopass appoint on 3/28 early morning. Hopefully they will give me a 12 month extension but not take my temp PR card away. I feel like an illegal in this country right now.

QUOTE(jamieswith @ Mar 13 2008, 11:21 PM) *
QUOTE(MDZJ @ Mar 13 2008, 06:46 PM) *
I just went on the infopass website again trying to schedule an info pass to get the one year extension stamp for the Denver office. And I got this message. This is at least the 3rd time I am on that website. I have no clue why this doesn't work.

"At this time, there are no information appointments available for the office in your area. Please try back again later."


QUOTE(NickD @ Mar 13 2008, 02:34 PM) *
I did write a letter the day the July 05, 2006 date came out, even included key documents with a plea of concern to make whoever read that letter easy to read, with all the information in front of them. No reply as of yet, and perhaps a waste of a stamp. Calling the toll free number on case status only results in keying in your application number to hear the same thing on the web and if your application date doesn't exceed the processing date, don't bother us kind of thing. Infopass appointments can only be made two weeks in advance and no sense in making that long trip until the very last minute.

Glad I made that call to my senators office yesterday, least have some knowledge and they promised to make the inquiry for us.

Just put a big red X on my calendar, won't hold my breathe, and if nothing happens between then and now, will make that infopass appointment.

What else can one do? Those that pushed either got yelled at or who knows what happened to their application. The ball is in their court. Those that I know that sent in their I-751 early, had it returned, but is 90 days really enough?



I've had this exact trouble before getting appointments in the past... but I found this trick quite by accident... worked in the past, might want to try it if you can.... it might only have been for my local office at the time... no idea if it's the case where you are too.... but here goes...

A whole bunch of new appointment slots appear on the system at 2am ET each day.... if you go on the system at like 2am, 2.01am etc you quite often find a whole bunch of available slots...

NickD
That makes sense for making infopass appointments with a two week limit, each new day should open another new day at the end of that two week period. So in this case, the early bird gets the worm.

Are we limited to the field offices we can go to? At my location, St. Paul and Milwaukee are within ten miles of each other, Chicago with a different route is another hour away, so that give us three choices of field offices. We were assigned to St. Paul for our initial interview with a first trip for biometrics and Milwaukee for the I-751 biometrics. Prefer St. Paul because it's out in the sticks where Milwaukee is close to downtown, and you never know what kind of traffic jam you will run into. Chicago would be crazy and always is. I allowed an extra two hours to get to Milwaukee because you never know how traffic jams would be, but we recently had a huge increase in the price of gas right before then and the roads were empty.

It was cold, so I dropped my wife and daughter off at the door to find a place to park, they needed their PRC to get in, I just told the armed guard I wanted to join my family, he let me in. Wondered about all those armed guards standing around, is this a terrorist target? Did have the guts to ask one about that, he just said, you never know. Man, what a boring job, reminded my of my military days, lot's of boring days.

The seem to have a bug about cameras and cell phones, certainly nothing interest in there to want to take a picture of, wife and I left our cells in the car, daughter couldn't part with hers, so she had to check it in and get it back when finished, kids! Had to sit on folding chairs in an overcrowded room and wait and wait and wait. People coming in an hour later than us were being called in, was told we had an appointment with a specific interviewer and she was tied up, don't recall making an appointment with a specific interviewer, they just leave you in the dark. Getting use to that.

Ha, wife says I am terrible, if I make an appointment and forced to wait, will just get up and leave, but no choice here, these are those appointment types I am paying good money for, I still haven't learned how to deal with our government.
jamieswith
QUOTE(MDZJ @ Mar 14 2008, 01:00 AM) *
awesome, thank you for the advice. I just got myself an infopass appoint on 3/28 early morning. Hopefully they will give me a 12 month extension but not take my temp PR card away. I feel like an illegal in this country right now.


Glad it worked out for you, and appears to be a trick that doesnt just work at my local office...

The same issue is sure to come up again for someone else... and a lot of people don't read the historical threads... so remember it and share it!
NickD
Found this on the web at: http://www.immigrationlinks.com/news/news506.htm

"The following is information provided by the Vermont Service Center to AILA regarding I-751 processing issues:

1. Within the 90-day period immediately preceding the second anniversary date on which the conditional resident obtained his/her permanent residence status, he/she must file a Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence, Form I-751. This petition must be filed with the regional service center having jurisdiction over the conditional alien's place of residence.

2. Upon receipt of the Form I-751 Petition, the Service mails a receipt notice to the conditional alien. The receipt notice informs the conditional alien that a 12-month extension for employment and travel purposes has been granted.

3. I-751 Petitions are adjudicated according to the receive date.

4. The I-751 Petitions are reviewed by a Center Adjudication Officer. The officer will review the petition to determine that it correct and complete. Next, the adjudication officer will review the documentary evidence submitted and will determine whether or not to waive the requirement of an interview. The computer system determines by a random process which cases have been selected for interview scheduling.

5. The District Office is responsible for determining the percentage of interview slots and for determining the number of available interview slots for each day.

6. If the petition is scheduled for this random interview, the VSC adjudicator will notate the file with this information. The file will be relocated to the appropriate office for the interview process.

7. If the case is selected for interview scheduling, and no interview slot is available the case will be housed at the Vermont Service Center until the District Office schedules an interview or submits a request for that file."


This one sentence explains the procedure:

The officer will review the petition to determine that it correct and complete, then adjudication officer will review the documentary evidence submitted and will determine whether or not to waive the requirement of an interview.


Wouldn't this be done before the I-797C extension notice is sent, find it difficult to believe they would even send that extension unless the application is complete with suitable supporting evidence. Seems like it should only take a couple of minutes to review the supporting evidence, I even highlighted all the important details.

So what happens after that? Apparently that package has to be filed someplace, and someplace very large and complex, how much time does that take? Then after gathering cobwebs for months, someone has to dig that file out and return it to the officer where again the same file is examined by an officer again, but perhaps taking that extra minute or two. Does sound very inefficient, I was general manage of a fortune 500 company, would never tolerate that, every second had to be accounted for.

Ha, did work for civil service for about 7 months, needed a calendar handy to even determine if I had to report to work that day with countless holidays off with extended sick leave and five weeks of vacation. That was nice, but promoting people to supervisor jobs because they couldn't do the work, and the inefficiencies and red tape drove me nuts, so I quit. A mistake on my part as my friends that stuck it out retired at 55 with 75% pay and full medical benefits while my company was moved to China. No matter how hard you work, just cannot compete with a buck a day labor rates.
zyggy
QUOTE(NickD @ Mar 14 2008, 03:58 AM) *
That makes sense for making infopass appointments with a two week limit, each new day should open another new day at the end of that two week period. So in this case, the early bird gets the worm.

Are we limited to the field offices we can go to? At my location, St. Paul and Milwaukee are within ten miles of each other, Chicago with a different route is another hour away, so that give us three choices of field offices. We were assigned to St. Paul for our initial interview with a first trip for biometrics and Milwaukee for the I-751 biometrics. Prefer St. Paul because it's out in the sticks where Milwaukee is close to downtown, and you never know what kind of traffic jam you will run into. Chicago would be crazy and always is. I allowed an extra two hours to get to Milwaukee because you never know how traffic jams would be, but we recently had a huge increase in the price of gas right before then and the roads were empty.

It was cold, so I dropped my wife and daughter off at the door to find a place to park, they needed their PRC to get in, I just told the armed guard I wanted to join my family, he let me in. Wondered about all those armed guards standing around, is this a terrorist target? Did have the guts to ask one about that, he just said, you never know. Man, what a boring job, reminded my of my military days, lot's of boring days.

The seem to have a bug about cameras and cell phones, certainly nothing interest in there to want to take a picture of, wife and I left our cells in the car, daughter couldn't part with hers, so she had to check it in and get it back when finished, kids! Had to sit on folding chairs in an overcrowded room and wait and wait and wait. People coming in an hour later than us were being called in, was told we had an appointment with a specific interviewer and she was tied up, don't recall making an appointment with a specific interviewer, they just leave you in the dark. Getting use to that.

Ha, wife says I am terrible, if I make an appointment and forced to wait, will just get up and leave, but no choice here, these are those appointment types I am paying good money for, I still haven't learned how to deal with our government.



You have to go to the field office that has jurisdiction over your place of residence.. period. You can't pick and choose.

You used to be able to pick the ASC to go to and make an appointment yourself, but they've taken that away.
Peter T
QUOTE(NickD @ Mar 14 2008, 11:40 AM) *
The officer will review the petition to determine that it correct and complete, then adjudication officer will review the documentary evidence submitted and will determine whether or not to waive the requirement of an interview.
Wouldn't this be done before the I-797C extension notice is sent, find it difficult to believe they would even send that extension unless the application is complete with suitable supporting evidence. Seems like it should only take a couple of minutes to review the supporting evidence, I even highlighted all the important details.

I think that they check only a few formal things upon receiving the application: Is the application signed, has the check the right amount - yes, then send the check for cashing and the NOA to the applicant. The review of the evidence demands the judgement of an officer trained in detecting fraudulent applications, you cannot do that in ten minutes in the mailroom. I do not want to defend, however, the ridiculous processing times we have now - the USCIS is among the worst federal authorities, and little is done to improve that.
MDZJ
However, I have always been impressed with the speed they cash our checks. Maybe the account/finance department is the most efficient department in USCIS? I have seriously thought about filing for N400 to get a government job just for the stability and all the holidays/sick days/vacation days as described by some poster here. My company is being bought so I am worried about my job security, too.

QUOTE(Peter T @ Mar 14 2008, 04:40 PM) *
QUOTE(NickD @ Mar 14 2008, 11:40 AM) *
The officer will review the petition to determine that it correct and complete, then adjudication officer will review the documentary evidence submitted and will determine whether or not to waive the requirement of an interview.
Wouldn't this be done before the I-797C extension notice is sent, find it difficult to believe they would even send that extension unless the application is complete with suitable supporting evidence. Seems like it should only take a couple of minutes to review the supporting evidence, I even highlighted all the important details.

I think that they check only a few formal things upon receiving the application: Is the application signed, has the check the right amount - yes, then send the check for cashing and the NOA to the applicant. The review of the evidence demands the judgement of an officer trained in detecting fraudulent applications, you cannot do that in ten minutes in the mailroom. I do not want to defend, however, the ridiculous processing times we have now - the USCIS is among the worst federal authorities, and little is done to improve that.

2long
QUOTE(iansig40 @ Mar 13 2008, 05:29 PM) *
QUOTE(2long @ Mar 13 2008, 04:44 PM) *
QUOTE(iansig40 @ Mar 13 2008, 02:03 PM) *
QUOTE(Illinois77 @ Mar 13 2008, 02:25 PM) *
QUOTE(iansig40 @ Mar 13 2008, 11:58 AM) *
Few weeks ago I suggested that every single one of us should send a letter to Nebraska asking for an explanation why is taking so long to process our applications and why the older applications were left unattached collecting dust (or even getting lost) while the newer ones were transferred to California and approved within 3 to 4 months
Guess what ....not even one person wanted to join this kind of protest ,more then that someone (I won't name it ) even sad not to do it because it will slow down the process even more ,can you believe that ?????
You won't find any support here as pretty much everyone is willing to put up with this BS. Sad but true !
mad.gif


That was me and I stand to my word! smile.gif
Oh, and "every single one of us" would be about... hmmm 35 letters? I don't think you'd make a difference that way. If you really want change, vote (or have your spouse vote..) for the right people and address the folks above the service center level. You won't achive anything by bogging down the SC itself. IMHO


Better 35 letters then nothing or we want to give them the impression that everything is OK ?
A vote won't bring anything positive for me right now specially after waiting 13 months ,I hope you realize that .
And now because you probably don't know this but today when I called USCIS after contacting my Senator ,they acknowledged that Nebraska IS NOT PROCESSING I-751 Applications anymore .Didn't 't get any details why but what I got instead was an "Expediting Service Request " for March 18,2008. Maybe some other people will consider now calling USCIS too and get the same thing except maybe you !


A Postive suggestion is dont show them anger but show them polite Protest by sending flowers with one line note.Many of us already files or will be filling N-400.Send Uscis a flower and Note that either process our N-400 on Priority or Process our I-751 soon.
Few guys on H1b visa Protest that way and it worked for them,When they extend the 485 filling window for them.Uscis Director was impressed by that Protest

If they dont have time to Process our I-751 atleast they can expediate N-400 for us.

Think about this and all positive suggestions are welcome.


You go ahead and send them a flower .
After waiting for 13 months and seeing how others were aproved in three months you want me to send them flowers ?
I don't understand why you guys encourage their incompetence

By Shouting at them will not work.By shouting we are just barking dogs and it will not solve the purpose.Sending Flowers is also way of complaining that will ashame them and will hit their heart.This is just the way to show our protest in very polite way.As I told It worked for H1b visa guys who were in the Process of applying 1-485.If you dont agree,then dont even write your anger here because USCIS does not read this FORUM.Work for solution and stop complaining.
jamieswith
QUOTE(2long @ Mar 14 2008, 04:04 PM) *
QUOTE(iansig40 @ Mar 13 2008, 05:29 PM) *
QUOTE(2long @ Mar 13 2008, 04:44 PM) *
QUOTE(iansig40 @ Mar 13 2008, 02:03 PM) *
QUOTE(Illinois77 @ Mar 13 2008, 02:25 PM) *
QUOTE(iansig40 @ Mar 13 2008, 11:58 AM) *
Few weeks ago I suggested that every single one of us should send a letter to Nebraska asking for an explanation why is taking so long to process our applications and why the older applications were left unattached collecting dust (or even getting lost) while the newer ones were transferred to California and approved within 3 to 4 months
Guess what ....not even one person wanted to join this kind of protest ,more then that someone (I won't name it ) even sad not to do it because it will slow down the process even more ,can you believe that ?????
You won't find any support here as pretty much everyone is willing to put up with this BS. Sad but true !
mad.gif


That was me and I stand to my word! smile.gif
Oh, and "every single one of us" would be about... hmmm 35 letters? I don't think you'd make a difference that way. If you really want change, vote (or have your spouse vote..) for the right people and address the folks above the service center level. You won't achive anything by bogging down the SC itself. IMHO


Better 35 letters then nothing or we want to give them the impression that everything is OK ?
A vote won't bring anything positive for me right now specially after waiting 13 months ,I hope you realize that .
And now because you probably don't know this but today when I called USCIS after contacting my Senator ,they acknowledged that Nebraska IS NOT PROCESSING I-751 Applications anymore .Didn't 't get any details why but what I got instead was an "Expediting Service Request " for March 18,2008. Maybe some other people will consider now calling USCIS too and get the same thing except maybe you !


A Postive suggestion is dont show them anger but show them polite Protest by sending flowers with one line note.Many of us already files or will be filling N-400.Send Uscis a flower and Note that either process our N-400 on Priority or Process our I-751 soon.
Few guys on H1b visa Protest that way and it worked for them,When they extend the 485 filling window for them.Uscis Director was impressed by that Protest

If they dont have time to Process our I-751 atleast they can expediate N-400 for us.

Think about this and all positive suggestions are welcome.


You go ahead and send them a flower .
After waiting for 13 months and seeing how others were aproved in three months you want me to send them flowers ?
I don't understand why you guys encourage their incompetence

By Shouting at them will not work.By shouting we are just barking dogs and it will not solve the purpose.Sending Flowers is also way of complaining that will ashame them and will hit their heart.This is just the way to show our protest in very polite way.As I told It worked for H1b visa guys who were in the Process of applying 1-485.If you dont agree,then dont even write your anger here because USCIS does not read this FORUM.Work for solution and stop complaining.


People might find it easier if they sent flowers... but then a bag full of dog poo along with a note... something special in recognition of your speedy service.... it's manure for the flowers of course!
iansig40
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Few weeks ago I suggested that every single one of us should send a letter to Nebraska asking for an explanation why is taking so long to process our applications and why the older applications were left unattached collecting dust (or even getting lost) while the newer ones were transferred to California and approved within 3 to 4 months
Guess what ....not even one person wanted to join this kind of protest ,more then that someone (I won't name it ) even sad not to do it because it will slow down the process even more ,can you believe that ?????
You won't find any support here as pretty much everyone is willing to put up with this BS. Sad but true !
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That was me and I stand to my word! smile.gif
Oh, and "every single one of us" would be about... hmmm 35 letters? I don't think you'd make a difference that way. If you really want change, vote (or have your spouse vote..) for the right people and address the folks above the service center level. You won't achive anything by bogging down the SC itself. IMHO


Better 35 letters then nothing or we want to give them the impression that everything is OK ?
A vote won't bring anything positive for me right now specially after waiting 13 months ,I hope you realize that .
And now because you probably don't know this but today when I called USCIS after contacting my Senator ,they acknowledged that Nebraska IS NOT PROCESSING I-751 Applications anymore .Didn't 't get any details why but what I got instead was an "Expediting Service Request " for March 18,2008. Maybe some other people will consider now calling USCIS too and get the same thing except maybe you !


A Postive suggestion is dont show them anger but show them polite Protest by sending flowers with one line note.Many of us already files or will be filling N-400.Send Uscis a flower and Note that either process our N-400 on Priority or Process our I-751 soon.
Few guys on H1b visa Protest that way and it worked for them,When they extend the 485 filling window for them.Uscis Director was impressed by that Protest

If they dont have time to Process our I-751 atleast they can expediate N-400 for us.

Think about this and all positive suggestions are welcome.


You go ahead and send them a flower .
After waiting for 13 months and seeing how others were aproved in three months you want me to send them flowers ?
I don't understand why you guys encourage their incompetence

By Shouting at them will not work.By shouting we are just barking dogs and it will not solve the purpose.Sending Flowers is also way of complaining that will ashame them and will hit their heart.This is just the way to show our protest in very polite way.As I told It worked for H1b visa guys who were in the Process of applying 1-485.If you dont agree,then dont even write your anger here because USCIS does not read this FORUM.Work for solution and stop complaining.


People might find it easier if they sent flowers... but then a bag full of dog poo along with a note... something special in recognition of your speedy service.... it's manure for the flowers of course!


Are they polite with us? Do they show any kind of respect for the money we paid to process our applications ? The answer is NO ! To me respect means both ways ,Nebraska doesn't seam to care about that
Flowers will be the last thing on this planet to send those SOB....."a bag full of dog poo " will be more appropriate and it will show them how much we value their "work"
Anyway for the past few days I was able to get in contact with some important people that promise to investigate why Nebraska suddenly stopped processing this type of applications .Hopefully they will create a bit stem around Nebraska Service Center
NickD
"The review of the evidence demands the judgement of an officer trained in detecting fraudulent applications"

Is this true? Experiencing a nasty IRS tax audit back in 95, learned very quickly that our government know more about me than I knew about myself, what a dreadful two year long very expensive procedure for me only for them to learn I paid a dollar too much one year and a dollar less the next. The government knows a lot more about you than you think.

What about the extensive background check the US citizen and the immigrant goes through with the I-130, I-485, and the G-325A's, if anything was fraudulent, should have been picked up then.

And exactly what is the function of the I-751, doesn't make any difference for the immigrant that applies for it is married to the US citizen or not, and only has to show a hardship that would result if deported back to their country. Showing abuse in a divorce in WI would be rather difficult because abuse is not a reason for a divorce, the only reason is that the couple has an irreconcilable difference. Prenuptial agreements do not hold up in our courts, nor does the court recognize that one spouse is drinking and gambling the household money and valuables left while the other spouse is working their can off trying to hold the family together. At the time of the divorce, if there is only one can of beans left, each gets half of it, regardless.

Marrying an immigrant for profit in WI would not be a good idea, that immigrant would not only get back half of what he/she paid, but half of everything else that culprit owns.

So exactly what is the purpose of the I-751? Don't have to stay married, but if you are have to prove that you are living together, why do you have to send in joint income taxes for example since this information is available to any government official as well as all credit card information, and bank accounts. The government already knows if you are living together and if your not, what difference does it make according to the instructions provide with the I-751? Just in case you didn't know, none of your immigration expenses are tax deductible, all paid with post tax dollars. And why is one limited to sending in the I-751 90 days before the expiration date when it's taking almost 18 months to process it, and process what?

Is it computers? Well get rid of them, only took Uncle Sam two weeks to check me out for a top secret clearance in the military, well before computers.

Only thing I can say about the I-751 is it can break up a marriage with the stress it causes and that is due to these long delays and living in uncertainty. Not even a spot on this application for the US citizen to sign, strictly filled out and signed by the immigrant wanting to maintain permanent, or rather another ten years of residence. Who ever used that word permanent, when there is nothing permanent about this card.

Another ironic thing, the fine for copying a DVD is $250,000.00 and five years in prison, same penalty as being caught to bring in an immigrant under the guise of marriage. So apparently this crime is no more serious than copying a five buck DVD.

Where I object to the entire premise of the I-751, you are guilty of a crime until you prove yourself innocent, just the opposite of what our US constitution teaches.

Yes, I did discuss all these matters with my senator with no return arguments. Not that I want to change the law, just want peace of mind for my family and me.
iansig40
QUOTE(NickD @ Mar 14 2008, 09:22 PM) *
"The review of the evidence demands the judgement of an officer trained in detecting fraudulent applications"

Is this true? Experiencing a nasty IRS tax audit back in 95, learned very quickly that our government know more about me than I knew about myself, what a dreadful two year long very expensive procedure for me only for them to learn I paid a dollar too much one year and a dollar less the next. The government knows a lot more about you than you think.

What about the extensive background check the US citizen and the immigrant goes through with the I-130, I-485, and the G-325A's, if anything was fraudulent, should have been picked up then.

And exactly what is the function of the I-751, doesn't make any difference for the immigrant that applies for it is married to the US citizen or not, and only has to show a hardship that would result if deported back to their country. Showing abuse in a divorce in WI would be rather difficult because abuse is not a reason for a divorce, the only reason is that the couple has an irreconcilable difference. Prenuptial agreements do not hold up in our courts, nor does the court recognize that one spouse is drinking and gambling the household money and valuables left while the other spouse is working their can off trying to hold the family together. At the time of the divorce, if there is only one can of beans left, each gets half of it, regardless.

Marrying an immigrant for profit in WI would not be a good idea, that immigrant would not only get back half of what he/she paid, but half of everything else that culprit owns.

So exactly what is the purpose of the I-751? Don't have to stay married, but if you are have to prove that you are living together, why do you have to send in joint income taxes for example since this information is available to any government official as well as all credit card information, and bank accounts. The government already knows if you are living together and if your not, what difference does it make according to the instructions provide with the I-751? Just in case you didn't know, none of your immigration expenses are tax deductible, all paid with post tax dollars. And why is one limited to sending in the I-751 90 days before the expiration date when it's taking almost 18 months to process it, and process what?

Is it computers? Well get rid of them, only took Uncle Sam two weeks to check me out for a top secret clearance in the military, well before computers.

Only thing I can say about the I-751 is it can break up a marriage with the stress it causes and that is due to these long delays and living in uncertainty. Not even a spot on this application for the US citizen to sign, strictly filled out and signed by the immigrant wanting to maintain permanent, or rather another ten years of residence. Who ever used that word permanent, when there is nothing permanent about this card.

Another ironic thing, the fine for copying a DVD is $250,000.00 and five years in prison, same penalty as being caught to bring in an immigrant under the guise of marriage. So apparently this crime is no more serious than copying a five buck DVD.

Where I object to the entire premise of the I-751, you are guilty of a crime until you prove yourself innocent, just the opposite of what our US constitution teaches.

Yes, I did discuss all these matters with my senator with no return arguments. Not that I want to change the law, just want peace of mind for my family and me.


There is no logical explanation for this I-751 other then being another money grab from USCIS.
Yes, they knew who I am from the moment I came here, well ...maybe long time before that but was that enough?
For the security of this country maybe but for their pockets, no way !
They have to make sure you pay dearly for the privilege of living in this country
I won't be surprise in the future to see them coming up with even more applications for the same purpose
NickD
Using Adobe Acrobat 8, copied and pasted all the information from the I-485 and G-325 for both the I-751 and the N-400, same old stuff. On the N-400, finally asked if I was previously married to any immigrants, now that is hitting the nail on the head, seems more appropiate on the I-751.

Only two parts on the N-400 twisted my brain, regarding the number of times (I am the US citizen) have been married, read the question one way, seems like they only are asking for previous marriages, read it the other, the total number of marriages. On an older N-400 form, they came out and asked for the total number of marriages, my attorney said to list the total number of marriages. And also to list all charitable fund organizations my wife was working for like the United Fund, etc.

Ha, is planning on voting for other than an incumbent a means to overthrow the US government and how many people do you feel will answer yes that they are a terrorist? Also the USCIS is providing me with a motive to kill both of our ex's, much easier to copy a single death certificate than some 60 odd pages of our divorce papers, again.

Some nice things about living in America, took my wife and daughter a while to get use to drinking water directly from the faucet and to take a walk on the streets at night. But that still excludes the NW part of Milwaukee or the south side of Chicago. In visiting my mother-in-laws home and my wife's condo, felt I was walking into a jail with triple locks on the steel doors and bars on all the windows. And noted my wife was in a constant state of fear when walking down the streets or driving. We were approached by a shady looking character in Caracas from all appearances wanted to rob us, instantly got into a stance and he decided to run off rather than to attack us. But he probably was afraid that my wife would hit him with her purse.

Ha I was looking into moving into Canada, very beautiful country, especially in the Vancouver area, have friends that live in the islands, very nice.
2long
QUOTE(NickD @ Mar 15 2008, 08:11 AM) *
Using Adobe Acrobat 8, copied and pasted all the information from the I-485 and G-325 for both the I-751 and the N-400, same old stuff. On the N-400, finally asked if I was previously married to any immigrants, now that is hitting the nail on the head, seems more appropiate on the I-751.

Only two parts on the N-400 twisted my brain, regarding the number of times (I am the US citizen) have been married, read the question one way, seems like they only are asking for previous marriages, read it the other, the total number of marriages. On an older N-400 form, they came out and asked for the total number of marriages, my attorney said to list the total number of marriages. And also to list all charitable fund organizations my wife was working for like the United Fund, etc.

Ha, is planning on voting for other than an incumbent a means to overthrow the US government and how many people do you feel will answer yes that they are a terrorist? Also the USCIS is providing me with a motive to kill both of our ex's, much easier to copy a single death certificate than some 60 odd pages of our divorce papers, again.

Some nice things about living in America, took my wife and daughter a while to get use to drinking water directly from the faucet and to take a walk on the streets at night. But that still excludes the NW part of Milwaukee or the south side of Chicago. In visiting my mother-in-laws home and my wife's condo, felt I was walking into a jail with triple locks on the steel doors and bars on all the windows. And noted my wife was in a constant state of fear when walking down the streets or driving. We were approached by a shady looking character in Caracas from all appearances wanted to rob us, instantly got into a stance and he decided to run off rather than to attack us. But he probably was afraid that my wife would hit him with her purse.

Ha I was looking into moving into Canada, very beautiful country, especially in the Vancouver area, have friends that live in the islands, very nice.



QUOTE(2long @ Mar 15 2008, 04:15 PM) *
QUOTE(NickD @ Mar 15 2008, 08:11 AM) *
Using Adobe Acrobat 8, copied and pasted all the information from the I-485 and G-325 for both the I-751 and the N-400, same old stuff. On the N-400, finally asked if I was previously married to any immigrants, now that is hitting the nail on the head, seems more appropiate on the I-751.

Only two parts on the N-400 twisted my brain, regarding the number of times (I am the US citizen) have been married, read the question one way, seems like they only are asking for previous marriages, read it the other, the total number of marriages. On an older N-400 form, they came out and asked for the total number of marriages, my attorney said to list the total number of marriages. And also to list all charitable fund organizations my wife was working for like the United Fund, etc.

Ha, is planning on voting for other than an incumbent a means to overthrow the US government and how many people do you feel will answer yes that they are a terrorist? Also the USCIS is providing me with a motive to kill both of our ex's, much easier to copy a single death certificate than some 60 odd pages of our divorce papers, again.

Some nice things about living in America, took my wife and daughter a while to get use to drinking water directly from the faucet and to take a walk on the streets at night. But that still excludes the NW part of Milwaukee or the south side of Chicago. In visiting my mother-in-laws home and my wife's condo, felt I was walking into a jail with triple locks on the steel doors and bars on all the windows. And noted my wife was in a constant state of fear when walking down the streets or driving. We were approached by a shady looking character in Caracas from all appearances wanted to rob us, instantly got into a stance and he decided to run off rather than to attack us. But he probably was afraid that my wife would hit him with her purse.

Ha I was looking into moving into Canada, very beautiful country, especially in the Vancouver area, have friends that live in the islands, very nice.

well anybody want to move to canada or other country then do that but please dont say anything bad about this country
Kathryn41
QUOTE(NickD @ Mar 14 2008, 09:22 PM) *
Only thing I can say about the I-751 is it can break up a marriage with the stress it causes and that is due to these long delays and living in uncertainty. Not even a spot on this application for the US citizen to sign, strictly filled out and signed by the immigrant wanting to maintain permanent, or rather another ten years of residence. Who ever used that word permanent, when there is nothing permanent about this card.

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Just a short comment - both the husband and the wife do need to sign the I-751 - it is a joint application and there is a spot on this application for both to sign. It is on the bottom of page 2, Part 6. If only the immigrant is signing then he/she needs to check off the appropriate waiver of the joint filing condition and provide the evidence of why both individuals are not signing.

The residency is permanent as long as you have done nothing to violate the terms of your residency (ie. living outside of the US for more than 1 year without prior permission, etc.). The status is still valid - the card is needed to prove it. It is only recently that they have discussed that failure to renew the 10 year card may lead to a loss of status. I don't believe that this have been enacted yet - or if it will be.
NickD

well anybody want to move to canada or other country then do that but please dont say anything bad about this country


Who said anything bad about this country? And if something "bad" was said, as a USA citizen under the first amendment under the US Constitution, we have a right to criticize our government. But nothing here with the likes of what Bill Maher, Jon Stewart, Jay Leno, or even what the current candidates running for president are saying negative about this country. Our Senator Feingold is the only senator that voted against the American Patriot Act, on the basis that he is the only one that read it. Did you read it? I read it, can couldn't believe this is from a country that I was forced to lay my life down for.

If I stated anything that is inaccurate, you have the right to report me to the VisaJourney board and have me kicked off, also if I stated anything that was offensive to another forum member.

If anything is inaccurate, is the USCIS site stating my wife's case is in Nebraska while my senator is telling me it's in California or an officer telling me that our case is being delayed due to a background check. So exactly who is being inaccurate?

What's wrong with saying Canada is a beautiful country? Go up there all time, but can drive without a passport, but required to have a passport to fly, explain that! No, I did not go to Canada to evade the draft and neither did my brothers.

Still feel the current procedure to bring my wife into this country is extremely redundant, care to challenge that statement?
Cassie
QUOTE(NickD @ Mar 15 2008, 06:41 PM) *
well anybody want to move to canada or other country then do that but please dont say anything bad about this country


Who said anything bad about this country? And if something "bad" was said, as a USA citizen under the first amendment under the US Constitution, we have a right to criticize our government. But nothing here with the likes of what Bill Maher, Jon Stewart, Jay Leno, or even what the current candidates running for president are saying negative about this country. Our Senator Feingold is the only senator that voted against the American Patriot Act, on the basis that he is the only one that read it. Did you read it? I read it, can couldn't believe this is from a country that I was forced to lay my life down for.

If I stated anything that is inaccurate, you have the right to report me to the VisaJourney board and have me kicked off, also if I stated anything that was offensive to another forum member.

If anything is inaccurate, is the USCIS site stating my wife's case is in Nebraska while my senator is telling me it's in California or an officer telling me that our case is being delayed due to a background check. So exactly who is being inaccurate?

What's wrong with saying Canada is a beautiful country? Go up there all time, but can drive without a passport, but required to have a passport to fly, explain that! No, I did not go to Canada to evade the draft and neither did my brothers.

Still feel the current procedure to bring my wife into this country is extremely redundant, care to challenge that statement?



The "you need a passport for land entry" rule is in the works, FYI. smile.gif

And I agree with you, for a country that prides itself on free speech, etc etc., there's a lot of people that can't handle hearing some criticism about it!
iansig40
QUOTE(NickD @ Mar 15 2008, 06:41 PM) *
well anybody want to move to canada or other country then do that but please dont say anything bad about this country


Who said anything bad about this country? And if something "bad" was said, as a USA citizen under the first amendment under the US Constitution, we have a right to criticize our government. But nothing here with the likes of what Bill Maher, Jon Stewart, Jay Leno, or even what the current candidates running for president are saying negative about this country. Our Senator Feingold is the only senator that voted against the American Patriot Act, on the basis that he is the only one that read it. Did you read it? I read it, can couldn't believe this is from a country that I was forced to lay my life down for.

If I stated anything that is inaccurate, you have the right to report me to the VisaJourney board and have me kicked off, also if I stated anything that was offensive to another forum member.

If anything is inaccurate, is the USCIS site stating my wife's case is in Nebraska while my senator is telling me it's in California or an officer telling me that our case is being delayed due to a background check. So exactly who is being inaccurate?

What's wrong with saying Canada is a beautiful country? Go up there all time, but can drive without a passport, but required to have a passport to fly, explain that! No, I did not go to Canada to evade the draft and neither did my brothers.

Still feel the current procedure to bring my wife into this country is extremely redundant, care to challenge that statement?



Don't worry about "2long" he/she has no clue what you were trying to say !
NickD
One thing for sure, the reason must of us are here, is that, we are in a high degree of frustration augmented by the fact that we are helpless.

Forgot to mention that my first cousin's name in on that VN Memorial Board in Washington DC, he wasn't so lucky.

Also I me doing the complaining as a USA Citizen, not my wife, she's an angel. And she comes first in my life, this country comes in second.
iansig40
QUOTE(Kathryn41 @ Mar 15 2008, 06:21 PM) *
QUOTE(NickD @ Mar 14 2008, 09:22 PM) *
Only thing I can say about the I-751 is it can break up a marriage with the stress it causes and that is due to these long delays and living in uncertainty. Not even a spot on this application for the US citizen to sign, strictly filled out and signed by the immigrant wanting to maintain permanent, or rather another ten years of residence. Who ever used that word permanent, when there is nothing permanent about this card.

.


Just a short comment - both the husband and the wife do need to sign the I-751 - it is a joint application and there is a spot on this application for both to sign. It is on the bottom of page 2, Part 6. If only the immigrant is signing then he/she needs to check off the appropriate waiver of the joint filing condition and provide the evidence of why both individuals are not signing.

The residency is permanent as long as you have done nothing to violate the terms of your residency (ie. living outside of the US for more than 1 year without prior permission, etc.). The status is still valid - the card is needed to prove it. It is only recently that they have discussed that failure to renew the 10 year card may lead to a loss of status. I don't believe that this have been enacted yet - or if it will be.


You are wrong :

http://www.foreignborn.com/visas_imm/immig...green_cards.htm

Will I lose my permanent resident status if I do not renew my Green Card?

No, you will not lose your permanent resident status if you do not renew your Green Card–your permanent resident status will not expire or change. However, you are required by law to carry evidence of your status/registration (e.g. a valid, unexpired Green Card or the temporary proof of status you receive at the time of filing to renew your Green Card.)

What will happen if I do not renew my expiring Green Card?

If you fail to renew your expiring card, you may experience difficulties in obtaining employment, benefits and re-entry into the United States from abroad.
Kathryn41
Thank you, yes, I didn't think it had been enacted although it had been discussed. Sometimes those in government seats seem to suffer from paranoia!

Also another correction - you currently require a passport to enter Canada by air, but a US or Canadian citizen does not require a passport to enter Canada by land. It was originally set to be required in Jan, 2008 and was then extended to June 2008 and has now been extended to at least June 2009. You do require a birth certificate, though, to prove your US or Canadian citizenship as well as some sort of government issued proof of your residency (ie. driver's license). That came into force in January 2008.
NickD

What will happen if I do not renew my expiring Green Card?

If you fail to renew your expiring card, you may experience difficulties in obtaining employment, benefits and re-entry into the United States from abroad.
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I stand corrected on the spouse signing the I-751, confused that with the N-400. But without a job, no drivers license, no aid or charity either governmental or private due to the I-864, doesn't sound like a very bright future. How would one eat?
iansig40
QUOTE(NickD @ Mar 16 2008, 12:27 AM) *
What will happen if I do not renew my expiring Green Card?

If you fail to renew your expiring card, you may experience difficulties in obtaining employment, benefits and re-entry into the United States from abroad.


I stand corrected on the spouse signing the I-751, confused that with the N-400. But without a job, no drivers license, no aid or charity either governmental or private due to the I-864, doesn't sound like a very bright future. How would one eat?


Do you think they really care ? Keep the applications going and they are happy .The more applications to file the better
For me I-751 will be the last one .I have had it with these SOB
NickD
Do you think they really care ? Keep the applications going and they are happy .The more applications to file the better
For me I-751 will be the last one .


What are the alternatives? With just a PRC, you still have to depend on a foreign country to maintain a valid passport and depending on that country, well in these times, the leaders of these countries are not getting along very well, and who pays the price?

Visa's are certainly not bilateral, had no problems going to either Colombia and Venezuela without a visa, was welcomed and met a ton of very nice people there. Hard working good Christians, just a shame their leaders don't reflect the will of their people and they live in a state of fear. European descendants just like most of us are.

On the other hand, took my super sweet mother-in-law over a year to get a visa just to come here for a short visit with a four hour delay due to a strip search. But I suppose the thinking is instead of the terrorist sending crazy young Arabs, they would be sending Caucasian sweet old ladies instead.

For almost two hundreds, Canada and the USA bragged about the worlds longest unprotected border, for me, when driving east with the great lakes as a barrier, shorter to head north and use the Canadian roads to get to a USA destination. What has changed, is Canada now becoming our enemy?

Many American jobs have been lost due to globalization, but it stops short at products, regarding people wanting to travel, well that is getting to be just about impossible.

I knew immigration was going to be very expensive to do it legally that put me on my toes to make sure I knew what I was doing with my relationship, and we both agreed we wanted to do everything above board and legally. It's these delays that are killing us with the additional headaches of keeping her passport from a foreign country. How can a person get their foreign passport stamped if they can't get a foreign passport? Sounds crazy.
iansig40
QUOTE(NickD @ Mar 17 2008, 07:23 AM) *
Do you think they really care ? Keep the applications going and they are happy .The more applications to file the better
For me I-751 will be the last one .


What are the alternatives? With just a PRC, you still have to depend on a foreign country to maintain a valid passport and depending on that country, well in these times, the leaders of these countries are not getting along very well, and who pays the price?

Visa's are certainly not bilateral, had no problems going to either Colombia and Venezuela without a visa, was welcomed and met a ton of very nice people there. Hard working good Christians, just a shame their leaders don't reflect the will of their people and they live in a state of fear. European descendants just like most of us are.

On the other hand, took my super sweet mother-in-law over a year to get a visa just to come here for a short visit with a four hour delay due to a strip search. But I suppose the thinking is instead of the terrorist sending crazy young Arabs, they would be sending Caucasian sweet old ladies instead.

For almost two hundreds, Canada and the USA bragged about the worlds longest unprotected border, for me, when driving east with the great lakes as a barrier, shorter to head north and use the Canadian roads to get to a USA destination. What has changed, is Canada now becoming our enemy?

Many American jobs have been lost due to globalization, but it stops short at products, regarding people wanting to travel, well that is getting to be just about impossible.

I knew immigration was going to be very expensive to do it legally that put me on my toes to make sure I knew what I was doing with my relationship, and we both agreed we wanted to do everything above board and legally. It's these delays that are killing us with the additional headaches of keeping her passport from a foreign country. How can a person get their foreign passport stamped if they can't get a foreign passport? Sounds crazy.


I'm one of the few people here on VisaJourney that do not consider becoming a US Citizen ...I have my own reasons and yes this PRC will be my last applications sent to USCIS. 10 years should be enough to decide if I want to stay here or not and the way this country is going right now chances are I will be moving back to Canada.
Once you are a Permanent Resident in this country you CAN'T LOOSE YOUR STATUS BY CHOOSING NOT TO RENEW YOUR GC. Any possible problems traveling with an expired card ? Maybe... but I will deal with it if I'm still going to be around in 10 years . I paid them enough money for all this circus
It's Melvin
QUOTE(NickD @ Mar 17 2008, 07:23 AM) *
Visa's are certainly not bilateral, had no problems going to either Colombia and Venezuela without a visa, was welcomed and met a ton of very nice people there. Hard working good Christians, just a shame their leaders don't reflect the will of their people and they live in a state of fear.


That's definitely not true about Colombia. President Uribe is serving an unprecedented second term and has enjoyed sky-high approval ratings in the 70% - 80% range since he took office in 2002.

Chavez has the nominal support of the poor and working poor -- the majority of the country -- but he does not have the support of the upper middle class and upper classes. Those are the people who live in fear, and I can't blame them. I was last there during the strike of 2002-03, and I have no desire to go back anytime soon with all that has gone on.
Sister Fracas
QUOTE(iansig40 @ Mar 17 2008, 10:53 AM) *
I'm one of the few people here on VisaJourney that do not consider becoming a US Citizen ...I have my own reasons and yes this PRC will be my last applications sent to USCIS. 10 years should be enough to decide if I want to stay here or not and the way this country is going right now chances are I will be moving back to Canada.
Once you are a Permanent Resident in this country you CAN'T LOOSE YOUR STATUS BY CHOOSING NOT TO RENEW YOUR GC. Any possible problems traveling with an expired card ? Maybe... but I will deal with it if I'm still going to be around in 10 years . I paid them enough money for all this circus

Good for you...
iansig40
QUOTE(NickD @ Mar 17 2008, 07:23 AM) *
Do you think they really care ? Keep the applications going and they are happy .The more applications to file the better
For me I-751 will be the last one .


What are the alternatives? With just a PRC, you still have to depend on a foreign country to maintain a valid passport and depending on that country, well in these times, the leaders of these countries are not getting along very well, and who pays the price?

Visa's are certainly not bilateral, had no problems going to either Colombia and Venezuela without a visa, was welcomed and met a ton of very nice people there. Hard working good Christians, just a shame their leaders don't reflect the will of their people and they live in a state of fear. European descendants just like most of us are.

On the other hand, took my super sweet mother-in-law over a year to get a visa just to come here for a short visit with a four hour delay due to a strip search. But I suppose the thinking is instead of the terrorist sending crazy young Arabs, they would be sending Caucasian sweet old ladies instead.

For almost two hundreds, Canada and the USA bragged about the worlds longest unprotected border, for me, when driving east with the great lakes as a barrier, shorter to head north and use the Canadian roads to get to a USA destination. What has changed, is Canada now becoming our enemy?

Many American jobs have been lost due to globalization, but it stops short at products, regarding people wanting to travel, well that is getting to be just about impossible.

I knew immigration was going to be very expensive to do it legally that put me on my toes to make sure I knew what I was doing with my relationship, and we both agreed we wanted to do everything above board and legally. It's these delays that are killing us with the additional headaches of keeping her passport from a foreign country. How can a person get their foreign passport stamped if they can't get a foreign passport? Sounds crazy.



I have a bit of advise for everyone here :
You had enough with the long delay ?
Contact USCIS every week
Contact your Senator /Congressman
Contact the Ombudsman ....

make enough pressure and I think you will achive what I achived today :
Receipt Number: LIN07XXXXXXXX


Application Type: CRI89, PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED

Current Status: Card production ordered.

On March 17, 2008, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

For me this BS is over !
Spiderette
Congratulations iansig40 I'm glad you have finally been approved!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif
iansig40
QUOTE(Spiderette @ Mar 17 2008, 01:51 PM) *
Congratulations iansig40 I'm glad you have finally been approved!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif



Thank you good.gif
Peter T
QUOTE(iansig40 @ Mar 17 2008, 12:47 PM) *
Current Status: Card production ordered.
On March 17, 2008, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you.

Congratulations, your wait is over.

Could you do us a favor, please, and post your data with the NSC in this thread, like date on NOA and of biometrics? I would like the readers to be able to estimate their own wait. From a previous post, I assume that the date on your NOA was close to 02/16/07, is that correct? (You quoted them: On February 16, 2007, we received this CRI89 PETITION ...)
winterpassing
Congratulations iansig40! Hopefully my application will be approved soon too since we applied around the same time.

It's finally over!!
iansig40
QUOTE(Peter T @ Mar 17 2008, 02:07 PM) *
QUOTE(iansig40 @ Mar 17 2008, 12:47 PM) *
Current Status: Card production ordered.
On March 17, 2008, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you.

Congratulations, your wait is over.

Could you do us a favor, please, and post your data with the NSC in this thread, like date on NOA and of biometrics? I would like the readers to be able to estimate their own wait. From a previous post, I assume that the date on your NOA was close to 02/16/07, is that correct? (You quoted them: On February 16, 2007, we received this CRI89 PETITION ...)


Sure :

I-751 (Removal of conditions)
02-02-07 - I-751 sent to NSC
02-16-07 - NOA1
03-23-07 - Biometrics
03-17-08 - Card production ordered

A well deserved gift for St.Patrick's Day !

QUOTE(winterpassing @ Mar 17 2008, 02:14 PM) *
Congratulations iansig40! Hopefully my application will be approved soon too since we applied around the same time.

It's finally over!!


Thank you and I hope all of you guys will be aproved soon
It' s been a long,long wait
Sister Fracas
so 13 months, just like Bertrand's petition filed 12/06, approved 1/08. So did in fact all of the contacting really speed up the petition? hmmm

Well congrats anyway, now you can be less stressed out.
NickD
C Abongratulations, iansig40, and thank you for a ray of hope.

James, my key point is, without US Citizenship, one has to depend upon a foreign country to get that passport. We can elaborate on how things are today, but what about tomorrow? And the USCIS demands an unexpired passport, if you think the USCIS is bad, try dealing with Chavez.

Lots of riots in Venezuela, we were scheduled to leave last June on a 10:00 AM flight, but her sister asked if we could do it earlier, so she got us a 6:00 AM flight. The night before, Chavez announced he was closing a TV station down that plays a lot of American sitcoms, we heard all the traffic was jammed at 7:30 AM, neither the rich, middle class, nor dirt poor liked that move.

We own property down there, but if sold it, would take a beating on the black market to get our money out, so just waiting and wondering if Chavez will take that away from us and give it to the poor. But if he takes all the property away from the middle class and gives that to the poor, the middle class would be poor, and the poor would be rich, so he would have to reverse that. Do not feel I can use the language to express my feelings toward this man on this board, the reason my wife acquired that property, is because she worked her can off going to school at night and working during the day, or she would have been dirt poor.

Sister Fracas, are there still nuns left in this world? First cousin is a nun, but haven't heard from her in years. Can you pray for us?
iansig40
QUOTE(Sister Fracas @ Mar 17 2008, 03:02 PM) *
so 13 months, just like Bertrand's petition filed 12/06, approved 1/08. So did in fact all of the contacting really speed up the petition? hmmm

Well congrats anyway, now you can be less stressed out.


Yes, I do think that based on the numerous calls I made for the past 40 days kinda fixed the problem.
Something tells me that this approval is not coincidently
No,I wasn't stressed out, I was and I'm still mad that it took so long to process this stinking application while for other took only 3-4 months .This was not fair to me nor to you guys and it's up to you to do something about it

I'm done here , I'm sure a few of you would like to see me gone !
Peter T
Added data and approval for iansig40 - Congratulations!

List of I-751 to NSC, ordered by date on NOA, after the last known approval in 2007 (NOA 06-Dec-06)
and before the first known transfer to CSC (NOA 05-Aug-07)
Names ordered by date on NOA instead of date of I-751, because NOA is the date relevant to USCIS.
UserName...........Date of I-751.....Date on NOA...Biometrics......Approved.....RFE, Service Request, etc.
haozi101...........11/27/06..........12/06/06......01/03/07........09/14/07.....
Bertrand...........12/19/06..........12/27/06......01/20/07........01/29/08.....N-400
sandeepb...........12/26/06..........01/04/07......02/05/07........--/--/--.....service request, N-400, I-551 stamp for 12 months
coloradogirl.......12/27/06..........01/04/07......01/30/07........--/--/--.....
echostorm..........12/--/06..........01/05/07......02/16/07........--/--/--.....
mew5280(CAPG)......01/06/07..........01/16/07......02/15/07........--/--/--.....I-551 stamp for 6 months, interview scheduled
jennybirgitta......01/13/07..........01/18/07......02/14/07........--/--/--.....service request, congressman, N-400
traversm...........01/14/07..........01/18/07......02/14/07........--/--/--.....
MDandZJ............01/21/07..........01/25/07......02/14/07........--/--/--.....
Ruari..............--/--/--..........01/25/07......02/23/07........--/--/--.....congressman
ron&nadine.........01/07/07..........01/22/07......02/27/07........--/--/--.....
dee................01/25/07..........01/29/07......02/20/07........--/--/--.....
Peter T............01/27/07..........02/01/07......03/09/07........--/--/--.....I-551 stamp for 12 months
drawbridgep........01/11/07..........02/02/07......02/15/07........--/--/--.....
Illinois77.........01/31/07..........02/02/07......03/02/07........--/--/--.....
chus...............01/26/07..........02/03/07......02/23/07........--/--/--.....
STBM04.............01/31/07..........02/05/07......03/02/07........--/--/--.....I-551 stamp for 12 months
ives_damian........01/31/07..........02/06/07......03/12/07........--/--/--.....
winterpassing......02/06/07..........02/12/07......03/09/07........--/--/--.....
MonicaT............02/08/07..........02/14/07......03/10/07........--/--/--.....I-551 stamp for 12 months
iansig40...........02/02/07..........02/16/07......03/23/07........03/17/08.....
grenoble38.........02/01/07..........02/20/07......03/03/07........--/--/--.....I-551 stamp for 12 months
Illinois...........02/19/07..........02/23/07......04/18/07........--/--/--.....I-551 stamp for 12 months
onur ............. 06/26/06..........03/15/07......04/13/07........--/--/--.....
Tammi..............02/23/07..........03/23/07......04/05/07........--/--/--.....
decharte...........02/28/07..........03/26/07......04/10/07........--/--/--.....
ace13..............03/22/07..........03/27/07......04/17/07........--/--/--.....
NickD..............03/27/07..........04/--/07......05/01/07........--/--/--.....congressman
Lyuba..............--/--/--..........04/17/07......05/07/07........--/--/--.....
gyuwono............04/17/07..........04/20/07......05/18/07........--/--/--.....
Kearinne...........04/09/07..........04/30/07......06/02/07........--/--/--.....
charlie & yeng.....4/27/07(resubm.)..05/01/07......06/02/07........--/--/--.....
Frances............04/02/07..........05/05/07......05/24/07........--/--/--.....
Kanadka............05/12/23..........05/23/07......06/11/07........--/--/--.....
Badgerbabe.........05/10/07..........05/24/07......06/11/07........--/--/--.....
debeselizz.........05/24/07..........05/31/07......06/21/07........--/--/--.....
sandy2000..........06/--/07..........06/12/07......07/13/07........--/--/--.....
laura19angel.......--/--/--..........06/15/07......07/13/07........--/--/--.....
pkmk...............06/18/07..........07/02/07......07/13/07........--/--/--.....
wifiman............06/29/07..........08/05/07......08/15/07........08/25/07.....NSC > CSC

NSC claimed accomplishments for processing I-751s:
Posting date......Processing timeframe
12/14/07..........02/09/07
01/15/08..........02/10/07
02/15/08..........07/05/06 (yes, they went backwards)


Please check your data for correctness.
2long
QUOTE(iansig40 @ Mar 17 2008, 02:28 PM) *
QUOTE(Sister Fracas @ Mar 17 2008, 03:02 PM) *
so 13 months, just like Bertrand's petition filed 12/06, approved 1/08. So did in fact all of the contacting really speed up the petition? hmmm

Well congrats anyway, now you can be less stressed out.


Yes, I do think that based on the numerous calls I made for the past 40 days kinda fixed the problem.
Something tells me that this approval is not coincidently
No,I wasn't stressed out, I was and I'm still mad that it took so long to process this stinking application while for other took only 3-4 months .This was not fair to me nor to you guys and it's up to you to do something about it

I'm done here , I'm sure a few of you would like to see me gone !


that is what I'm saying to everyone do something together rather than just complaining onthis thread.
Sister Fracas
QUOTE(2long @ Mar 17 2008, 02:45 PM) *
QUOTE(iansig40 @ Mar 17 2008, 02:28 PM) *
QUOTE(Sister Fracas @ Mar 17 2008, 03:02 PM) *
so 13 months, just like Bertrand's petition filed 12/06, approved 1/08. So did in fact all of the contacting really speed up the petition? hmmm

Well congrats anyway, now you can be less stressed out.


Yes, I do think that based on the numerous calls I made for the past 40 days kinda fixed the problem.
Something tells me that this approval is not coincidently
No,I wasn't stressed out, I was and I'm still mad that it took so long to process this stinking application while for other took only 3-4 months .This was not fair to me nor to you guys and it's up to you to do something about it

I'm done here , I'm sure a few of you would like to see me gone !


that is what I'm saying to everyone do something together rather than just complaining onthis thread.

I always think it's funny when someone says you should be doing something other than posting on a thread and yet, here they are, on the thread.
Cassie
Congratulations iansig, I am genuinely glad to hear that you are approved. smile.gif
iansig40
QUOTE(Sister Fracas @ Mar 17 2008, 04:09 PM) *
QUOTE(2long @ Mar 17 2008, 02:45 PM) *
QUOTE(iansig40 @ Mar 17 2008, 02:28 PM) *
QUOTE(Sister Fracas @ Mar 17 2008, 03:02 PM) *
so 13 months, just like Bertrand's petition filed 12/06, approved 1/08. So did in fact all of the contacting really speed up the petition? hmmm

Well congrats anyway, now you can be less stressed out.


Yes, I do think that based on the numerous calls I made for the past 40 days kinda fixed the problem.
Something tells me that this approval is not coincidently
No,I wasn't stressed out, I was and I'm still mad that it took so long to process this stinking application while for other took only 3-4 months .This was not fair to me nor to you guys and it's up to you to do something about it

I'm done here , I'm sure a few of you would like to see me gone !


that is what I'm saying to everyone do something together rather than