Jump to content
Adnan&Liane

How long did it take for your senator/congress person to make an inquiry?

 Share

60 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

Filed: Timeline

Hey VJ'ers...

For those of you who contacted your senator or congress-person...how long did they take to get back to you? I contacted my senator (Kirsten Gillibrand - New York) about a month ago (03/19) and I am still waiting to hear back...I'm sure they are busy because it's a New York office and I'm sure the embassy also takes a while to respond to the inquiry...but I'm getting anxious...I talked to them over the phone a while ago and they had all of the info they needed...but how long should I expect to wait for a response? This whole process really tests your patience...

Hope some of us hear good news this week! Good luck all! :star:

Members of the House all serve roughly the same number of constituents. If you have not received an acknowledgement within a week or so, recontact the office. Remember next election whether or not your Representative was helpful, and tell all your friends.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Ok guys, so I just called Senator Gillibrand's office and I found out that they have not even made the inquiry yet! I am SO frusterated! I tried very hard not to freak out on the poor guy that was speaking to me, but I was so upset that they haven't even checked into our case yet that I got a little emotional (I tried not to but I couldn't control it). He said it was because they have many cases to check into - it is a senator's office and not a congress person - but still...A MONTH?! and you haven't even checked into it yet?! I contacted them because I am SICK of waiting - not because I have ANOTHER month to spare! :( So anyways, he said he let his supervisor know and they would inquire asap. Either way I'm not waiting anymore...I just emailed my congresswoman (Carolyn B. Maloney) instead...hopefully that does some good. Although I can honestly say I have absolutely NO faith in any area of our government anymore. There is no wonder that illegal immigration is so prevalent if this is what happens when you do things the proper way. :crying:

Thank you to everyone for your help!

God delays but doesn't forget.

event.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Morocco
Timeline

Ok guys, so I just called Senator Gillibrand's office and I found out that they have not even made the inquiry yet! I am SO frusterated! I tried very hard not to freak out on the poor guy that was speaking to me, but I was so upset that they haven't even checked into our case yet that I got a little emotional (I tried not to but I couldn't control it). He said it was because they have many cases to check into - it is a senator's office and not a congress person - but still...A MONTH?! and you haven't even checked into it yet?! I contacted them because I am SICK of waiting - not because I have ANOTHER month to spare! :( So anyways, he said he let his supervisor know and they would inquire asap. Either way I'm not waiting anymore...I just emailed my congresswoman (Carolyn B. Maloney) instead...hopefully that does some good. Although I can honestly say I have absolutely NO faith in any area of our government anymore. There is no wonder that illegal immigration is so prevalent if this is what happens when you do things the proper way. :crying:

Thank you to everyone for your help!

I'm so sorry :( The waiting is horrible, but you guys will get through it!

Never give up on anything God has told you to believe for; never quit doing anything He has clearly shown you to do. Your diligence will pay off with a blessing from God." -Joyce Meyers

K1 Journey

-Filed August 2009

-Approved October 2009

-Interview in Casablanca January 2010

-Results DENIED

CR1 Journey

-Married March 2010

-Filed June 2010

-Approved October 2010

-NVC Journey 13 Weeks

-Interview in Casablanca March 2011

-Results DENIED

-USCIS received May 10, 2011

-NOIR received January 30, 2012

-NOIR sent February 21, 2012

-NOIR received by USCIS February 22, 2012

-NOIR response February 28, 2012--REAFFIRMED!

-NVC received petition March 19, 2012

-Petition sent to Casa March 20, 2012

-Consulate called husband to set interview March 26, 2012

-Interview set for April 2, 2012 at 3pm!!

-Interview results--APPROVED!

-Civil documents in--April 5, 2012

-Consulate called April 6, 2012 to pick up visa following Monday

-IR1 received--April 9, 2012

-POE--May 9, 2012

-Applied SS card--May 23, 2012

-Received SS card--May 26, 2012

-Received Welcome Letter--May 29, 2012

-GC mailed--June 1, 2012

-Received 10 year GC--June 4, 2012

-Applied for citizenship--February/March 2015

-Request for more proof/evidence--July 2015

-Approved--July 2015

-Citizenship Ceremony-- August 2015

NO MORE IMMIGRATION!!????

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
Timeline

Ok guys, so I just called Senator Gillibrand's office and I found out that they have not even made the inquiry yet! I am SO frusterated! I tried very hard not to freak out on the poor guy that was speaking to me, but I was so upset that they haven't even checked into our case yet that I got a little emotional (I tried not to but I couldn't control it). He said it was because they have many cases to check into - it is a senator's office and not a congress person - but still...A MONTH?! and you haven't even checked into it yet?! I contacted them because I am SICK of waiting - not because I have ANOTHER month to spare! :( So anyways, he said he let his supervisor know and they would inquire asap. Either way I'm not waiting anymore...I just emailed my congresswoman (Carolyn B. Maloney) instead...hopefully that does some good. Although I can honestly say I have absolutely NO faith in any area of our government anymore. There is no wonder that illegal immigration is so prevalent if this is what happens when you do things the proper way. :crying:

Thank you to everyone for your help!

She doesn't like immigrants in general.

http://24ahead.com/s...-tough-or-just-

try this website to find some info about your representatives.

http://www.thepoliticalguide.com/

Edited by unlockingsky

"Family time is very precious and you should cherish every moment of it."

01/20/12 - I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox.

01/26/12 - NOA1 received and processing at Vermont.

06/28/12 - NOA2 announced on status check.

06/29/12 - NVC received case learned on 07/2/12.

06/30/12 - Hard copy NOA2 received.

07/09/12 - NVC Casefile Number and IIN Issued.

07/16/12 - Receive and Sent DS-3032 via email.

07/17/12 - Mailed DS-3032 via mail, AOS bill received via email, paid online, Optin email sent.

07/18/12 - Optin accepted and new case number, AOS marked paid, emailed AOS packet.

07/24/12 - Assigned as Agent, IV Fee bill received via email, paid online.

07/25/12 - IV Fee marked paid, emailed IV packet.

07/31/12 - Emailed GZO Supplemental Packet 3.

08/02/12 - Case completed and commenced final review.

08/03/12 - Shipped all copies of forms/letters/documents to my wife - arriving on 8/9/12.

08/06/12 - Case completed final review.

08/09/12 - Appointment letter received via email interview date set 9/6/12.

08/14/12 - Medical exam done.

08/15/12 - Medical exam results all normal.

09/06/12 - Submitted required documents at the embassy and interview set next day at 0730.

09/07/12 - Visa approved, click here for review http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/view-dos-cis-reviews.php?entry=10401 .

09/14/12 - Visa received on hand!

10/07/12 - Arrived at NYC! click here for review http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/view-poe-reviews.php?entry=15293

10/20/12 - Received welcome letter from USCIS.

10/25/12 - Green Card received!

"Nothing is more difficult than the art of maneuvering for advantageous positions." - Sun-Tzu

04/27/13 - Submitted DS-160 online for parent-in-laws and sister-in-law.

05/01/13 - Paid DS-160 or MRV Fee Payments on CGI Stanley.

05/03/13 - Made appointment for 05/16/13 on CGI Stanley.

05/16/13 - Arrived at GUZ and impromptu notice on the front it was closed.

05/30/13 - B2 visa interview passed! Read review here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/433263-b2-visa-was-approved-for-parentinlaw/ <p>

"Good ideas are not adopted automatically. They must be driven into practice with courageous patience." - ADM Hyman G. Rickover

08/08/14 - Mailed I-175 application.

08/11/14 - I-175 arrived at VSC.

08/18/14 - Received NOA1 with date 08/12/14.

08/27/14 - Received biometrics appointment for 09/09/14.

02/27/15 - GC in production from email notification.

03/02/15 - Received NOA2 with approval dated 02/25/15.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

She doesn't like immigrants in general.

http://24ahead.com/s...-tough-or-just-

try this website to find some info about your representatives.

http://www.thepoliticalguide.com/

I knew she was against illegal immigration, but I thought she supported the legal route....afterall - her husband is a british national (just like mine is)....

Thank you for the info!

God delays but doesn't forget.

event.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
Timeline

I knew she was against illegal immigration, but I thought she supported the legal route....afterall - her husband is a british national (just like mine is)....

Thank you for the info!

her attitude toward immigration is protectionism. she wants to protect the american jobs from immigrants.

maybe you can write a letter promising a donation in exchange for getting a response from uscis.

she is the devil and im sure she need to fund-raise for the upcoming election.

you can try your local congressman or chuck schumer.

Edited by unlockingsky

"Family time is very precious and you should cherish every moment of it."

01/20/12 - I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox.

01/26/12 - NOA1 received and processing at Vermont.

06/28/12 - NOA2 announced on status check.

06/29/12 - NVC received case learned on 07/2/12.

06/30/12 - Hard copy NOA2 received.

07/09/12 - NVC Casefile Number and IIN Issued.

07/16/12 - Receive and Sent DS-3032 via email.

07/17/12 - Mailed DS-3032 via mail, AOS bill received via email, paid online, Optin email sent.

07/18/12 - Optin accepted and new case number, AOS marked paid, emailed AOS packet.

07/24/12 - Assigned as Agent, IV Fee bill received via email, paid online.

07/25/12 - IV Fee marked paid, emailed IV packet.

07/31/12 - Emailed GZO Supplemental Packet 3.

08/02/12 - Case completed and commenced final review.

08/03/12 - Shipped all copies of forms/letters/documents to my wife - arriving on 8/9/12.

08/06/12 - Case completed final review.

08/09/12 - Appointment letter received via email interview date set 9/6/12.

08/14/12 - Medical exam done.

08/15/12 - Medical exam results all normal.

09/06/12 - Submitted required documents at the embassy and interview set next day at 0730.

09/07/12 - Visa approved, click here for review http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/view-dos-cis-reviews.php?entry=10401 .

09/14/12 - Visa received on hand!

10/07/12 - Arrived at NYC! click here for review http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/view-poe-reviews.php?entry=15293

10/20/12 - Received welcome letter from USCIS.

10/25/12 - Green Card received!

"Nothing is more difficult than the art of maneuvering for advantageous positions." - Sun-Tzu

04/27/13 - Submitted DS-160 online for parent-in-laws and sister-in-law.

05/01/13 - Paid DS-160 or MRV Fee Payments on CGI Stanley.

05/03/13 - Made appointment for 05/16/13 on CGI Stanley.

05/16/13 - Arrived at GUZ and impromptu notice on the front it was closed.

05/30/13 - B2 visa interview passed! Read review here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/433263-b2-visa-was-approved-for-parentinlaw/ <p>

"Good ideas are not adopted automatically. They must be driven into practice with courageous patience." - ADM Hyman G. Rickover

08/08/14 - Mailed I-175 application.

08/11/14 - I-175 arrived at VSC.

08/18/14 - Received NOA1 with date 08/12/14.

08/27/14 - Received biometrics appointment for 09/09/14.

02/27/15 - GC in production from email notification.

03/02/15 - Received NOA2 with approval dated 02/25/15.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

her attitude toward immigration is protectionism. she wants to protect the american jobs from immigrants.

maybe you can write a letter promising a donation in exchange for getting a response from uscis.

she is the devil and im sure she need to fund-raise for the upcoming election.

you can try your local congressman or chuck schumer.

Did you have a bad experience with her? I've already emailed Carolyn Maloney and I plan on reaching out to Chuck Schumar tomorrow... thank you! :star:

God delays but doesn't forget.

event.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Morocco
Timeline
1334595829[/url]' post='5305326']

Hey VJ'ers...

For those of you who contacted your senator or congress-person...how long did they take to get back to you? I contacted my senator (Kirsten Gillibrand - New York) about a month ago (03/19) and I am still waiting to hear back...I'm sure they are busy because it's a New York office and I'm sure the embassy also takes a while to respond to the inquiry...but I'm getting anxious...I talked to them over the phone a while ago and they had all of the info they needed...but how long should I expect to wait for a response? This whole process really tests your patience...

Hope some of us hear good news this week! Good luck all! :star:

Try Schumers office.

01/2006 - Filed k1(1st time)

04/2006 - Interview (1st time) denied

Waited, waited...... no review

06/2009 - Filed k1 (2nd time)

09/2009 - NOA 2 approved

12/2009 - Interview (2nd time) APPROVED! VISA ISSUED

02/2010 - Arrived USA

04/2010 - Married

AOS Timeline

4/19/2010-Sent to Chicago Lockbox

4/26/2010-Received texts and emails 7th day

4/30/2010-Received NOA's(Hardcopies) 11th day

5/3/2010-Received ASC appointment notice(mailed 4/29/2010)14th day

5/7/2010-Walk-in Biometrics done(2 weeks earlier)18th day

5/13/2010-Case transferred to CSC

6/2/2010- Case received/resumed at CSC

6/18,6/22,6/23 AOS touches

6/28/2010- EAD production and touch on AP

6/29/2010-AOS APPROVED

7/2/2010- 2nd update on EAD production and touched on AP....

7/6/2010- Received "Welcome Letter" and AP document

7/12/2010-Received GREEN CARD and EAD

greencard.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
Timeline

It sounds like you need to be more aggressive now. No more Mr Nice guy or patient or sweet or calm.

Get out the big guns and call them every other day and stay on them till they do what your tax dollars pay them to do--SERVE YOU

Good Luck.

May 24, 2011 NOA1

Sept 11, 2011 NOA2-took 19 days to get case number

Sept 30, 2011 NVC number and IIN received Friday-gotta wait till Monday

Oct 13, 2011 Case Completed- 13 days from receiving case number Took 32 days from NOA2

Nov 30, 2011 Notified of Interview date

January 19, 2012 Interview- 240 days from NOA1

INTERVIEW RESULTS-APPROVED WITH 14 WEEKS AP--but he got his visa in 56 days!!!!!!

PLEASE EDIT YOUR TIMELINE IN YOUR PROFILE SO OTHERS CAN LEARN HOW LONG EACH STEP TAKES IN THIS PROCESS

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Bangladesh
Timeline

I personally visited my Congressman Bob Turner's office (NEW YORK). They emailed the Embassy the next day and Dhaka embassy emailed back immediately and the office forwarded the email to me the same day. So all was done within 2 days. They were very helpful but unfortunately I`m still stuck in AP......

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I personally visited my Congressman Bob Turner's office (NEW YORK). They emailed the Embassy the next day and Dhaka embassy emailed back immediately and the office forwarded the email to me the same day. So all was done within 2 days. They were very helpful but unfortunately I`m still stuck in AP......

Senators will not and can not interfere with AP. All they can do is make inquires on your behalf. It's considered a matter of National security, and they can't hurry the process, or force them to finish it sooner. Unfortunately all you can do is wait it out.

I can explain it to you. But I can't understand it for you.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Turkey
Timeline

Hey VJ'ers...

For those of you who contacted your senator or congress-person...how long did they take to get back to you? I contacted my senator (Kirsten Gillibrand - New York) about a month ago (03/19) and I am still waiting to hear back...I'm sure they are busy because it's a New York office and I'm sure the embassy also takes a while to respond to the inquiry...but I'm getting anxious...I talked to them over the phone a while ago and they had all of the info they needed...but how long should I expect to wait for a response? This whole process really tests your patience...

Hope some of us hear good news this week! Good luck all! :star:

I am in the same boat like you. I send all my paper work to Jackie. I have not received anything yet :bonk:

jkshrmfeqk.png

ooOcm7.png

event.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Ok guys, so I just called Senator Gillibrand's office and I found out that they have not even made the inquiry yet! I am SO frusterated! I tried very hard not to freak out on the poor guy that was speaking to me, but I was so upset that they haven't even checked into our case yet that I got a little emotional (I tried not to but I couldn't control it). He said it was because they have many cases to check into - it is a senator's office and not a congress person - but still...A MONTH?! and you haven't even checked into it yet?! I contacted them because I am SICK of waiting - not because I have ANOTHER month to spare! :( So anyways, he said he let his supervisor know and they would inquire asap. Either way I'm not waiting anymore...I just emailed my congresswoman (Carolyn B. Maloney) instead...hopefully that does some good. Although I can honestly say I have absolutely NO faith in any area of our government anymore. There is no wonder that illegal immigration is so prevalent if this is what happens when you do things the proper way. :crying:

Thank you to everyone for your help!

I'd contact them back (the Gillibrand ones) to let them now that their services are not longer required. Is not spite, it is so time and resources are not wasted and instead used effectively in another case. As well, is one less duplicate check at USCIS/DOC, which will help others. DOn't descend to their level and teach them how it is done.

This senator has already received bad publicity here and will seen by anyone, member or not.

And yes, next election, remember who actually helped and cared; and tell your friends

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: Timeline

Hey VJ'ers...

For those of you who contacted your senator or congress-person...how long did they take to get back to you? I contacted my senator (Kirsten Gillibrand - New York) about a month ago (03/19) and I am still waiting to hear back...I'm sure they are busy because it's a New York office and I'm sure the embassy also takes a while to respond to the inquiry...but I'm getting anxious...I talked to them over the phone a while ago and they had all of the info they needed...but how long should I expect to wait for a response? This whole process really tests your patience...

Hope some of us hear good news this week! Good luck all! :star:

few days (3business days..the senator) but she not helpful at all act like she doesn't know what the heck your asking her. i guess her election is not up yet lol if u need to contact an government official it's always better to ask someone who's about to run for election soon.

The longer it takes to happen the more you'll appreciate it when it does!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...