Should I try to write to my congressman

[V-G-1 1]

Does this actually work?

Or will it just pi$% them off and make them want to put my folder to the back of the line?

[Anh map 2,098]

what would you be writing to your rep about? According to your signature you've just mailed in your 129F.

[YuAndDan 153]

Why??? It has only been a month since you file the petition.

It can take USCIS 6 months or longer to process it.

Please look at others timelines.

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/k1list...ll&dfile=No

https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/Processtim...eviceCenter=VSC

[V-G-1 1]

basically, to see if i can a shortcut, or get looked at in 1 month, or 2, instead of 5 or 6.

Thats why i asked whether the fact that i am writing to my congressmen so shortly would pi%^ them off??

[Marty J 0]

basically, to see if i can a shortcut, or get looked at in 1 month, or 2, instead of 5 or 6.

Thats why i asked whether the fact that i am writing to my congressmen so shortly would pi%^ them off??

Unless you have a seriously good reason for wanting to go to the top of the queue, it's unlikely you'll achieve anything.

[Minya's wife 25]

basically, to see if i can a shortcut, or get looked at in 1 month, or 2, instead of 5 or 6.

Thats why i asked whether the fact that i am writing to my congressmen so shortly would pi%^ them off??

Yes, in your case it would piss USCIS off severely!

So you want to skip the line? Why do you think you deserve to get special treatment? Take a look at the timelines here...keeping in mind that VJ is a microcosm of the greater family visa journey....and seeing that the average wait time is 5-6 months to get your petition approved.....and then tell us why a congressman should intervene so you should get your $hit approved faster??

[Hell0W0rld 10]

no line jumping, you'll have to wait like the rest of us....

[al-Hubb jameel 0]

Does this actually work?

Or will it just pi$% them off and make them want to put my folder to the back of the line?

I know exactly how you feel...you just want to do SOMETHING, even though you just recently filed. (me too!) I wrote a letter to Obama. I know that nohing will happen, but at least I feel like I did SOMETHING!! I didn't write to my congressman for that very reason- that I figured if I actually have a problem later and I need him, he might remember me as being that annoying person who asked for help when it's only been a month since filing. I also have been racking my brain trying to think of anyone else I could write to. It just somehow makes me feel better, like I am doing something...and even if it doesn't help speed things up, at least I know I tried.....Good luck to you! Things seem to be moving alot quicker then they were a few months ago!!!!!

[AnnexoxShay 1]

Yup, like the others said... youll have to wait patiently ... it usually takes about 90 days sometimes longer .... in the mean time if you want something to do download the forms from http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...;page=downloads and the Example forms from http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;page=examples and read up on your countries US embassy at http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?letter=L or you can find a list of all embassies here http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?letter=ALL .... when you finish all that reading start filling forms out and start gathering all the evidence you need, that way you have everything you need as you need it and that itself will make the process move on faster ...

All the best with everything ...

[Sinergy 3]

Im not trying to be rude, but your hoping to only wait 2-3 months instead of the 6-8? what makes your case any more special than the rest of the ppl who are waiting? I understand the anticipation, but you are going to just have to learn patience.

[al-Hubb jameel 0]

Yup, like the others said... youll have to wait patiently ... it usually takes about 90 days sometimes longer .... in the mean time if you want something to do download the forms from http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...;page=downloads and the Example forms from http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;page=examples and read up on your countries US embassy at http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?letter=L or you can find a list of all embassies here http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?letter=ALL .... when you finish all that reading start filling forms out and start gathering all the evidence you need, that way you have everything you need as you need it and that itself will make the process move on faster ...

All the best with everything ...

Yes, very good point, I agree. Something else to feel productive and moving towards the goal. Besides letter writing, preparing everything I could for the next 2 stages of our journey has helped me in the very loooooong (less than a) month since I filed. It's just impossible for me to sit and wait and do nothing. Next week I will start cleanng out the closets so there is room for his clothes! And I'm going to Jordan in 28 days to see him so hopefully that will calm me down as well. Otherwise, this is going to be the most productive 6+ or - months of my life!!!

[John24689 0]

I seriously doubt your representative would do anything. The only reason they get involved, in my opinion, is to help someone with a problem. Line jumping is not a problem. Just be patient like the rest of us have been and it will be over before you know it. There are no short cuts in these procedures, other than filling out the forms correctly and supplying the proper evidence and attachments for approval. Good luck on your journey.

[Minya's wife 25]

Yup, like the others said... youll have to wait patiently ... it usually takes about 90 days sometimes longer .... in the mean time if you want something to do download the forms from http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...;page=downloads and the Example forms from http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;page=examples and read up on your countries US embassy at http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?letter=L or you can find a list of all embassies here http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?letter=ALL .... when you finish all that reading start filling forms out and start gathering all the evidence you need, that way you have everything you need as you need it and that itself will make the process move on faster ...

All the best with everything ...

But...but that would mean actually being pro-active and doing something other that bitchin n moaning to get special treatment.

[AnnexoxShay 1]

Yes, very good point, I agree. Something else to feel productive and moving towards the goal. Besides letter writing, preparing everything I could for the next 2 stages of our journey has helped me in the very loooooong (less than a) month since I filed. It's just impossible for me to sit and wait and do nothing. Next week I will start cleanng out the closets so there is room for his clothes! And I'm going to Jordan in 28 days to see him so hopefully that will calm me down as well. Otherwise, this is going to be the most productive 6+ or - months of my life!!!

Thats exactly what Ive been doing .... Ive slowly started sorting out my apartment and finding new homes for belongings ... Im down to basics now and have already packed my suitcase with the winter stuff I also have a box of maybes and every couple days I sort thru it to see if I really cant live with a certain item... When the time comes and I return from my interview it will only take me a few hours to finish packing and a few hours off cleaning and Ill be all done.... Mind you Im going nutz waiting for my interview date at the moment but thems the breaks...

[AnnexoxShay 1]

But...but that would mean actually being pro-active and doing something other that bitchin n moaning to get special treatment.

yeah but you know what, all the bitchin and moaning gets you as as far as it got the rest of us ... full circle back to the start and waiting, waiting, waiting and waiting some more