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Wyld Blu   35

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While talking to our congressman's office today regarding an RFE issue we are having, he tells me they are going to just back off our case because they are running into a brick wall asking the CSC for the status of our case and why we got the RFE. They won't give him any information other than my husband needs to do the medical all over again. They won't budge or give him ANY other info at all, so he decided to just stop trying. He says they have really no power over this situation at all if the CSC won't cooporate. So, if a congressman really has NO power over anything like this, or even any persuasion, why engage them at all?

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-Blu-

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Amsterdam

02-27-09: I-129F Sent

03-10-09: I-129F NOA1

06-10-09: I-129F NOA2

06-17-09: Rec'vd by NVC

06-18-09: STUCK IN NVC AP

06-25-09: FINALLY petition on it's way to the embassy

06-29-09: DHL delivered our packet to the embassy in Amsterdam

07-01-09: Rec'd Packet 3!!!!

08-01-09: Rec'd Packet 4

08-25-09: Interview date...APPROVED!!!!

12/12/09: Fiancee arrival date WOOOT!

02/20/10: Married and SOOOO happy!

04/20/10: Sent off AOS (finally!)

05/03/10: Rec'd AOS NOA1

Markieboy Proficient

Markieboy   104

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While talking to our congressman's office today regarding an RFE issue we are having, he tells me they are going to just back off our case because they are running into a brick wall asking the CSC for the status of our case and why we got the RFE. They won't give him any information other than my husband needs to do the medical all over again. They won't budge or give him ANY other info at all, so he decided to just stop trying. He says they have really no power over this situation at all if the CSC won't cooporate. So, if a congressman really has NO power over anything like this, or even any persuasion, why engage them at all?

Thoughts? Comments?

-Blu-

We must remember what a congressional inquiry entails. The congressman/senator can only inquire as to the status of your USCIS case. They cannot get any details regarding your RFE, nor can they persuade USCIS to make a decision. The most they can do is have USCIS touch your case. It is then up to USCIS to adjudicate your case, or require additional information.

I hope this helps. Good luck with your journey! :thumbs:

NATURALIZATION
02/15/13 - Mailed N-400
02/19/13 - Received by Phoenix Lockbox (day 01)
02/21/13 - NOA1 issued (day 03)

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS (WIFE)
02/18/12 - Eligible for Removal of Conditions on Residence
03/23/12 - Mailed I-751 to CSC
03/26/12 - Received by CSC (day 01)
03/31/12 - Received NOA1 (day 06)
05/02/12 - Biometrics done (day 38)
10/23/12 - Received approval email (day 212)
11/01/12 - Received green card (day 221)

IR-2 (STEPDAUGHTER)
06/01/10 - Mailed I-130 petition
06/03/10 - Package delivered to USCIS (day 01)
06/08/10 - NOA1 issued (day 06)
11/03/10 - Received approval email (day 154)
11/08/10 - Received approval notice in mail (day 159)

NATIONAL VISA CENTER (STEPDAUGHTER)
11/08/10 - NVC received case from USCIS
11/09/10 - NVC case # & IIN generated, email addresses given, DS-3032 sent via email & USPS (day 01)
11/16/10 - Received and paid AOS bill (day 08)
11/17/10 - AOS bill marked as PAID; AOS packet express mailed (day 09)
11/19/10 - Received and paid IV bill; DS-3032 accepted (day 11)
11/22/10 - IV bill marked as PAID; IV packet express mailed (day 14)
12/03/10 - Sign-in failed (day 25)
12/09/10 - INTERVIEW SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 10, 2011 @ 6:45AM
12/28/10 - Medical exam done at SLEC Manila - PASSED! (day 40)
01/10/11 - Interview at USEM Manila - APPROVED! (day 53)
01/21/11 - Stepdaughter received passport with IR-2 visa! (day 64)

SimplyMacy Collaborator

SimplyMacy   4

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Thats right. I actually contacted the Congressman's office about my case 2months ago and they said have to wait bcoz the processing time is 5-6 months at the service center. The constituent Aide told me that he will call again after a month but when I contacted him again, he didnt reply at all. I think its useless to call them. But at that time he called the service center, my case was updated. :innocent: I am not sure if it really works or just a waste of time.

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"The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it."

06/20/2009 - Met online ( I am from Philippines and he's from Wisconsin)

04/26/2010 - Met in Philippines (for 2 weeks)

05/08/2010 - Officially engaged!! ( He sent the engagement ring 09/24/2010 and he proposed to me on bended knee in Philippines with the second part of engagement ring) *melting*

06/18/2010 - I-129F package Sent

06/21/2010 - NOA1

06/24/2010 - Touched

09/23/2010 - Touched (when I contacted the Congressman's office)

11/15/2010 - Touched (hopefully the approval)

11/17/2010 - NOA2 (Received hard copy 11/22/2010)

12/01/2010 - Received a letter from DOS dated 11/29/2010 stating that the petition will be forwared to USE AD within a week and that I will received the packets very soon from embassy.

01/18/2011 - Interview. APPROVED!!! No words can express how happy i am.

01/25/2011 - VISA in hand! YAY!!!

02/20/2011 - POE Chicago (O'hare)

05/14/2011 - Our Wedding day

Wyld Blu Community Regular

Wyld Blu   35

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Thats right. I actually contacted the Congressman's office about my case 2months ago and they said have to wait bcoz the processing time is 5-6 months at the service center. The constituent Aide told me that he will call again after a month but when I contacted him again, he didnt reply at all. I think its useless to call them. But at that time he called the sevice center, my case was updated. :innocent: I am not sure if it really works or just a waste of time.

Well we are not sure at the moment if anything happened. According to an email he got from CSC, they sent us an intent to deny on 11/10, which we never received. When I called the USCIS they said nothing has been sent yet, and they are still adjudicating our response to the original RFE. We are sitting on pins and needles now and don't know what to do.

-Blu-

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Amsterdam

02-27-09: I-129F Sent

03-10-09: I-129F NOA1

06-10-09: I-129F NOA2

06-17-09: Rec'vd by NVC

06-18-09: STUCK IN NVC AP

06-25-09: FINALLY petition on it's way to the embassy

06-29-09: DHL delivered our packet to the embassy in Amsterdam

07-01-09: Rec'd Packet 3!!!!

08-01-09: Rec'd Packet 4

08-25-09: Interview date...APPROVED!!!!

12/12/09: Fiancee arrival date WOOOT!

02/20/10: Married and SOOOO happy!

04/20/10: Sent off AOS (finally!)

05/03/10: Rec'd AOS NOA1

Ning Experienced

Ning   619

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Well we are not sure at the moment if anything happened. According to an email he got from CSC, they sent us an intent to deny on 11/10, which we never received. When I called the USCIS they said nothing has been sent yet, and they are still adjudicating our response to the original RFE. We are sitting on pins and needles now and don't know what to do.

-Blu-

You have learned the value of a politician in these matters. They are useless unless in most instances.

The intent to deny may have been sent because they hadnt registered the RFE yet after you sent it. Make sure they have your correct address at USCIS & the U S post office.

The best thing to do now is to make an INFO PASS appointment & go talk to USCIS in person. Find the link on their web site to set the appointment date & time. My RFE took 60 days to be approved.

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baron555   934

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So, if a congressman really has NO power over anything like this, or even any persuasion, why engage them at all?

Thoughts? Comments?

-Blu-

Yep that's the reality. USCIS marches to their own drummer and do not answer to them.

Phil (Lockport, near Chicago) and Alla (Lobnya, near Moscow)

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VanessaTony   3,567

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** moved from "Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from Family Based Visas" to "Off Topic" as this isn't a question about the AOS process or about Immigration **

Aussie K1 process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/
AOS, EAD & AP - the Aussie Way (including document list) - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/
ROC April 2012 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358760-i-751-april-2012-filers/ (includes document list)
N-400 April 2013 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/ (includes document list)

N-400 Interview review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6381814

N-400 Oath Ceremony review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6537699
Aussie Chat page continued - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331922-new-2011-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/
Aussie Name Change on Passport Process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248400-australian-passport-name-change-process/
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Wyld Blu Community Regular

Wyld Blu   35

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So, kind of on a whim, I actually wrote a letter to the President regarding our immigration issue. Anyone wanna take a bet that we will only get back a form letter..if we get anything back? I can only hope something good will come of this.

-Blu-:help:

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Amsterdam

02-27-09: I-129F Sent

03-10-09: I-129F NOA1

06-10-09: I-129F NOA2

06-17-09: Rec'vd by NVC

06-18-09: STUCK IN NVC AP

06-25-09: FINALLY petition on it's way to the embassy

06-29-09: DHL delivered our packet to the embassy in Amsterdam

07-01-09: Rec'd Packet 3!!!!

08-01-09: Rec'd Packet 4

08-25-09: Interview date...APPROVED!!!!

12/12/09: Fiancee arrival date WOOOT!

02/20/10: Married and SOOOO happy!

04/20/10: Sent off AOS (finally!)

05/03/10: Rec'd AOS NOA1

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norrin   3

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So, kind of on a whim, I actually wrote a letter to the President regarding our immigration issue. Anyone wanna take a bet that we will only get back a form letter..if we get anything back? I can only hope something good will come of this.

-Blu-:help:

He can't respond he ran out of the country after midterm elections, is he back yet?

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Matt&Divorced   0

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He can't respond he ran out of the country after midterm elections, is he back yet?

Headed to Alaska and then to Washington. I'd say he's back already.

Adjustment of Status from K-1 visa.

CIS Office: Charleston WV

Date Filed: 2010-06-08

NOA Date: 2010-06-14

RFE(s): 2010-07-26

Bio. Appt: 2010-07-01

AOS Transfer 2010-08-26 CSC

AP and EAD approved 01 September 2010

Service Request issued: March 17, 2011

Green Card Approval: March 29, 2011

Green Card in Hand: April 4, 2011

Permanent Resident since March 23, 2011

Full time State employee (VA)

ROC Window opens: December 23, 2012

 

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