My aunt is doing on paperwork for her daughter. She is doing conditional immigrant visa. This is I130 I believe. Her daughter got married in Cairo, and her husband has been A/P for quite some time now!! Almost 2 months!! I was reading some profiles here and saw that some people write to thier senator?!! Why would someone do that??? does it help at all, and would it really hurt the case to try??? what would they say or write in the letter?? they live in Kentucky. thanks u kindly...

Often people write to their senators so that they will make an inquiry on the person's behalf. Some people say it works and some say it doesn't matter - i guess it depends on your senator. I know that I contacted mine at both the interview stage and at the AOS stage when we were stuck. With the interview we recieved an e-mail from Casablanca saying when our interview was within a few days of my senator contacting the consulate. When it comes to the AOS stage it often takes more paperwork for them to get involved. After all our paperwork went through my husband's EAD (work permit) was approved in a week and we had our interview letter in hand within 2 weeks. I truly believed it helped in our case but that's not to say it will make a difference in all. I think it's definetely worth a try though. She should do some research and find out which of the 2 senators has more pro-immigration or pro-immigrant background. She could also contact her representative (in the House) - often they are a lot closer to their constituents.

You can contact any of your national representatives (one House, 2 Senators) and talk to their immigration aide to get help in looking into cases that fall outside of normal processing times. You will need to sign a privacy wavier (which is often found on the rep's website.

so what does my aunt ask in this letter? he is on a/p?

Well I hate to break it to you, but 2 months is not long for Cairo. In fact, they usually take much longer to complete administrative processing and administrative review -- at least 3 months, and sometimes (unfortunately) a LOT more. We have one member here who has been waiting since the interview in MARCH, and they're just now about to issue the visa, 9 months later.

Of course you can always contact your Senator or Congressional Rep. You would need to let them know all the specifics of the case -- names, case #, which Consulate, the date the case was sent, etc. And tell them why you think it's taking too long. It's possible they can help, but be aware that they might not -- the security checks are all out of their hands.

But as I said before, 2 months isn't even close to the average for Cairo. Your family will probably just have to grit their teeth and be patient.

Sorry -- I'm sure this isn't what you wanted to hear. But insha'allah your relatives will eventually come through successfully. Wishing you all the best for a speedy conclusion.



-MK

WOM is right. When writing the letter just explain as much about the case as possible and give all pertinent case information (names, receipt numbers etc.). Did he already have his interview and is just waiting for the visa to be issued?

yeah he is just waiting for his visa to be issued... but her daughter is just devastated.. we all want to help out.. she is getting to the point where she doesnt even talk to her husband anymore

its taking to long for her? she probably needs to learn some patience!!!

Awwwwww We all know exactly how she feels !!! We have people here who have waited more than 2 and 3 and 4 YEARS to complete the process (not common, but it happens.) This visa thing can drive you completely nuts, so you have to have nerves of steel to make it through. It's just the way it is... so do your best to try to help her stay strong and stay positive. Hang in there -- the odds are in their favor and insha'allah they will come out of this with a Visa Victory.



-MK

I am probably one of many who charged into this whole visa thing without knowing much. One of the most beneficial things I did, and what I would suggest she do, is to educate herself on the process. When she understands much of what is done and why, maybe it will help her. Most of us here know too well that the separation, longing, anxiety, and trying to carry and nurture a long distance relationship under the weight of the visa process is not an easy task. But it can be done and many here can stand testiment to the fact that this whole ordeal does eventually pass and a successful marriage can result.

I also want to say I was very guilty early on after his interview of the "the bad things won't happen to me" syndrome. Well they can. Repeated name checks, delays, fingerprints, well the list goes on and on... I told myself it wouldn't happen to us. It did. It can. This process is something you just have to gut out if you want to be reunited and build a life here.

My husband and I started this process 2 years ago, and we are still not together. Its not an easy road, you must learn a lot of patience.