Should I try to write to my congressman

[Hell0W0rld 10]

Actually her best bet is to take the time it takes to approve her petition to study and learn how to prepare the best possible file. It isn't that it is a bad idea to contact her representative, but it would be better served to introduce yourself, and let them know about your case, and ask them if she can request their assist if they should run into any problems in the future. Just don't try to abuse it by requesting special treatment over and above any of the other filers.

agreed.... give it a few more months!!

[al-Hubb jameel 0]

Actually her best bet is to take the time it takes to approve her petition to study and learn how to prepare the best possible file. It isn't that it is a bad idea to contact her representative, but it would be better served to introduce yourself, and let them know about your case, and ask them if she can request their assist if they should run into any problems in the future. Just don't try to abuse it by requesting special treatment over and above any of the other filers.

I think is is very good advice! Thanks so much! And thanks for the positive additude! Best of luck to you!

[al-Hubb jameel 0]

ok..ok...ok....calm down folks.....i was just inquiring hehehehe--- i know i have to wait........

besides,,,Lebanon..you be lucky to get an the visa by 2012 ..save your letter..for the future...

Keep positive thoughts. My friend just brought her fiance here from Lebanon and entire time from NAO1 to visa in hand was about 9 months. He arrived last week. And, for the record, his name is Mohammad.

[rocks 494]

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??

why should you be entitled to that when everyone else has to wait?

Edited March 13, 2009 by rocks

[BokGao 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??

why should you be entitled to that when everyone else has to wait?

Stop beating the dead horse. It was just an exploritory question. I think we've already established this point. Thanks

[al-Hubb jameel 0]

Stop beating the dead horse. It was just an exploritory question. I think we've already established this point. Thanks

[Paul & Evelyn 0]

ok..ok...ok....calm down folks.....i was just inquiring hehehehe--- i know i have to wait........

I think some people got excited about your post because everyone has to put up with the long wait. It took 4 months 12 days between our NOA1 and NOA2. I doub't if my Congressman would have had much impact to speed things up for me. You may want to read the "Q&A Session with a former USCIS Adjudicator" found in the Guides section of this website. It is a little dated, and a little bit funny, but it gives an interesting perspective of the process from that side of the fence.

[Old Dominion 26]

Actually her best bet is to take the time it takes to approve her petition to study and learn how to prepare the best possible file. It isn't that it is a bad idea to contact her representative, but it would be better served to introduce yourself, and let them know about your case, and ask them if she can request their assist if they should run into any problems in the future. Just don't try to abuse it by requesting special treatment over and above any of the other filers.

This is the best advice I've seen here. Once you have the NOA1, which will provide the case number, then simply let your congressman's office know of this petition and the fact that down the road, you might be asking for advice from them. Basically, congressmen can't interfere with the decisions of USCIS, but they can help when a case seems to be lost in the system. That would be 5-6 months from now, if by then you haven't received your NOA2, i.e, approval of petition.

[cdneh 3,112]

I think if there was a speedy short-cut...we would ALL be using it

[dandkam 0]

I missed this party

they all got overexcited...mabrouk !

[Justin.IraLove 0]

I think you should write a letter to your fiancee/wife, or at least a nice mushy email every week (or day/hour/minute if you like). Sure they would love to read it at the interview, and it will show contenued relationship also.

PS.. I feel your pain on the wait...and the need to want to do something, heh. i check my status and mail everyday since i sent the petition. LoL.. like im gonna get approved in 2 days.. haha.

Edited April 13, 2009 by Justin.IraLove

[Ed+Cindy 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??

Ah no, why should you get to jump the queue when the rest of us have to wait?

(edited: sorry, not meaning to beat a dead horse, best of luck waiting)

Edited April 13, 2009 by Ed+Cindy

[chinese_mutt 11]

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??

wait for your turn, it's only been a month.

it might piss off your congressman.

[Nita&Assaad 0]

it can actually delay your process further if you do an inquiry via your congress before 6 months.. Also some Congress wont even do it unless its been more then 6 months.. But good luck to you

Nita

[native2music 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?

Wish I could be in your shoes.... a couple of months into it and wanting to contact congress.... I didn't even bat an eye at 6 months waiting, I just expected it to take a while. Nowadays I am nauseous over it.

I do hope your case processes quickly and that you won't have to wait as long as we are.