~July 2007 K-1 Filers~

[teachmehistory 0]

thanks everyone for having a good rant with me. I just think this particular display of USCIS incompetence and lack of organization, etc is totally stunning - to say the least. At this point in our process, I think little would have surprised me, but this screw up sent me sideways.

I spent an hour calling the approved 'civil surgeons' in our area and finally found one for less than $400.00 - that's the other thing that gets me....how come the huge price differences?? seems to me that USCIS probably gives these places a certain stipend or something to be an approved civil surgeon - and they are all performing the exact same exam and service - why the difference?? I mean - I was quoted differences of up to $200.00 dollars - for the same thing. Is this what free market health care would look like??? there should be a standard fee...well I guess I should say - there should be standards - period.

so - we are going to suck it up and do the exam as I agree with everyone here that there is no way around it that will be pleasant - or in our favor for that matter. and I want that green card safely in hand so we can move on with our lives. However I fully intend to follow through with my senator once we have the green card in hand. We hear so much about illegal immigration in the country - I just want to scream what about LEGAL immigration?? maybe if this process were not such a nightmare - so ineffective, incompetent, inaccessible, expensive, discriminatory, and very confusing (I have a Master's Degree and have struggled to understand/meet all of the overlapping, contradicting requirements), we would not have such an illegal problem??? or is that just crazy talk!?!

I am the most pissed at 1) the loss of all of my personal information - not to mention that of my family. talk about prime identity theft - you could not ask for anymore info about Matthew or I - not that there is ever that kind of corruption in the government that I should worry! and 2) the added time and expense to repeat something we have already spent the time and money on! this process has cost us thousands of dollars - which we would gladly do again, but I often think of immigrant families who are not educated, well-employed, professionals with supportive families. A hit like this might be more than some families could afford and might end a 2 year long process in a deportation even after they have done everything right - if they could even afford the trip home - you know???? I mean, what if they had lost the file on a family of 4 or something.....can only imagine what that would cost!

grrrrrrr

Sara

[weedebz 0]

SARA.....I'm reeling on your behalf. I actually shouted at the PC which somewhat startled my mother in law...told her your situation and she walked away mumbling profanities (now she is a good christian woman which just shows). oooo I'm so angry. That is just no good, it's rediculous...you need to take it further. I'd be writing angry letters to everyone. Well i'd be getting my mammy to. She is the queen of angry letters and has done many on my behalf with an excellent success rate of refund, money back and freebies. (including getting 800GBP wiped off my credit card debt).

My turn...OK. went to SS office. Handed them old ssn card, passport, marriage certificate and EAD card. They processed it all fine but then said I have to wait 3-4 weeks whilst they confirm my name change with immigration. EEEERRRRM. doesn't my k1 with photo and maiden name then EAD with photo and married name plus marriage certificate already confirm!!!!!!

Applied for job today at my kitties vet office. Kennel and animal care assistant. Not great money but bearable job in nice enviroment with nice people. Just happened to mention I was looking for work when I was there this morning with my land lady and her St. Bernard (135lb woman taking 114lb resistant dog to vets...she needs help)

[StillThePrettiest 4]

I am the most pissed at 1) the loss of all of my personal information - not to mention that of my family. talk about prime identity theft - you could not ask for anymore info about Matthew or I - not that there is ever that kind of corruption in the government that I should worry! and 2) the added time and expense to repeat something we have already spent the time and money on! this process has cost us thousands of dollars - which we would gladly do again, but I often think of immigrant families who are not educated, well-employed, professionals with supportive families. A hit like this might be more than some families could afford and might end a 2 year long process in a deportation even after they have done everything right - if they could even afford the trip home - you know???? I mean, what if they had lost the file on a family of 4 or something.....can only imagine what that would cost!

THIS

[weedebz 0]

I got a job interview on Monday for that job above. Put in application 2 hrs ago and they just called and said come in monday 8am for a working interview, wear old clothes. They do on the job interview as they can't tell how you interact with animals just by talking to you. WEEEEEEE so excited. Wish me luck.

[English Muffin 59]

I got a job interview on Monday for that job above. Put in application 2 hrs ago and they just called and said come in monday 8am for a working interview, wear old clothes. They do on the job interview as they can't tell how you interact with animals just by talking to you. WEEEEEEE so excited. Wish me luck.

Yaaay CONGRATULATIONS!

:dance:

[Jeraly 4]

Gratzies again!! Hehehehe That is such awesome news!!

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

guess who got 25% fired on friday?

Sorry to hear that Agnes Now I bet they want you to do exactly the same amount of work just in less time and for less money I wish for you to find something better soon

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

Sara that really sucks! If I were in your place I'd get the medical done first and after he gets his GC try to get the money you had to spent on it back from them. The price is really strange. We did the whole medical here for $165.00 so try to call a few more doctors if you can. Or come visit us here You get the medical cheaper and the rest of the money you would have spent in your area you can spend on the plane ticket and have a nice trip

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

Julez After very serious consideration we decided not to call our little boy Julian Hope you won' t get too angry

Debz good luck with the interview

Aly, does Jeremy need to eat more chocolate cake? Sometimes it helps

[*julez* 124]

I got a job interview on Monday for that job above. Put in application 2 hrs ago and they just called and said come in monday 8am for a working interview, wear old clothes. They do on the job interview as they can't tell how you interact with animals just by talking to you. WEEEEEEE so excited. Wish me luck.

That's great debz!! Congrats & good luck!!!

Julez After very serious consideration we decided not to call our little boy Julian Hope you won' t get too angry

Obviously, I'm very sad, but I'll somehow get over it!

So, what names do you have in mind now that Julian is off the short list?

[Jeraly 4]

Alystair!!

[tucson_chick 0]

i hate applying for jobs.

lots.

*sigh*

[Jeraly 4]

Ugh - I know what you mean - at the moment I don't feel so bad about the prospect of it but I know that the novelty will soon wear off when reality hits

HUGE HUGE HUGS!!!

You'll get through it - you're a bright, intelligent woman and anyone should want to snap you up in a second, then you can say a big F*** You to those yucky people

[tucson_chick 0]

Ugh - I know what you mean - at the moment I don't feel so bad about the prospect of it but I know that the novelty will soon wear off when reality hits

HUGE HUGE HUGS!!!

You'll get through it - you're a bright, intelligent woman and anyone should want to snap you up in a second, then you can say a big F*** You to those yucky people

funny enough they really tried to show us in the last few days how sorry they are, by feeding us, and giving us gift cards to restaurants and stuff. *sigh*

jeremy is at work tonite?

[Jeraly 4]

Yup! I have the house to myself along with the kitties Just contemplating dinner mmm

So the people where you work started being nice?! Isn't that typical? Maybe they just feel guilty and it won't last Nice to make the most of it while you can though!!