Congressman

[vs2011 3]

I've been reading that contacting your local congressman to help process your case or move it along quicker is a sure thing, but how come in my situation it hasn't helped at all? I have been in contact with my local congressman since November 17 and it has almost been a full month, and still I am sitting in the same position. How can I push them harder? What can I do differently? Is my local congressman really doing their job?

Just really frustrated and down right now...

[Adriene H 89]

I've been reading that contacting your local congressman to help process your case or move it along quicker is a sure thing, but how come in my situation it hasn't helped at all? I have been in contact with my local congressman since November 17 and it has almost been a full month, and still I am sitting in the same position. How can I push them harder? What can I do differently? Is my local congressman really doing their job?

Just really frustrated and down right now...

Actually, congressman/woman intervention is not a sure thing.

Even their power has limitations

[sunshine5196 0]

I've been reading that contacting your local congressman to help process your case or move it along quicker is a sure thing, but how come in my situation it hasn't helped at all? I have been in contact with my local congressman since November 17 and it has almost been a full month, and still I am sitting in the same position. How can I push them harder? What can I do differently? Is my local congressman really doing their job?

Just really frustrated and down right now...

I know how you feel, we have contacted our congressman and senator and they haven't done nothing but tell you what you already know. we was denied and we are appealing and dont know where to turn it's very stressful

[Dan & Jenni 457]

it could be worse... you could of been waiting 7-8 months like some others have

[vs2011 3]

My case is going on 190 days, 6 months. It's ridiculous, driving me insane...! I get even more depressed when I read others are getting their NOA2 when their NOA1 dates are much later than mine is. No fair, oh well. Nothing much I can do.

[Ro Damon 7]

I've been reading that contacting your local congressman to help process your case or move it along quicker is a sure thing, but how come in my situation it hasn't helped at all? I have been in contact with my local congressman since November 17 and it has almost been a full month, and still I am sitting in the same position. How can I push them harder? What can I do differently? Is my local congressman really doing their job?

Just really frustrated and down right now...

HEy Vinaysedey, it looks like you're over a month with 4 days more to spare. The friend i had at the congressman's office said if you do not hear back anything after 5 days exactly after your 5 month mark you can try again.looks like tomorrow is your 5 day mark give it another shot on Friday if you dont hear back....I hope u do! I was so anxious to open this topic, just saw "congressman" and thought you got approved!...but hang in there....you kno i truly know your pain and kno what its like to sit and watch others get approved ahead of me (though i genuinely am happy for them )

All the best and just try (& im sure u are) to be really polite to the person at the congressman's office!....

Oh and just of out curiosity, who is your congressman? and secondly did you write the congressman online or actually contacted the local office and went in to give permission to look into the hold up?

Bless,

Ro

[vs2011 3]

My congressman is based in Plano, Texas. His name is Sam Johnson. I am not directly dealing with him, mainly with his main lady that works in the local Plano office. I hand wrote and faxed in a letter to them November 17. I always contact the office via phone. She is usually very polite and always calls them (VSC) to get updates for me. I called this morning at 8:45 AM and she told me to call back this afternoon. Just called, she was unavailable. Gonna call her back in a few hours before their office closes.

[at long last 58]

I just wanted to chime in here. We have been waiting close to 8 months now. We did the service request - which they said "bought them 90 more days to process" their words not mine...not kidding.. #######

contacted congresswoman - her answer was nothing more than what we could read online

contacted USCIS spoke to supervisor who said we were way past the normal processing time and that she (me) was just from Canada for heavens sake. Then when she was still reading on computer she mumbled something about next week. And that maybe it will be a valentines present. Sure hope not..

My fiance has another call into the congresswoman and failing that it will be a drive to Vermont to ask what gives with our petition.

Good luck and be persistent.

Terri

[vs2011 3]

Wow, 228 days since NOA1 and your fiance visa is for Canada? That is absolutely ridiculous. I am sorry to hear about your waiting. It seems like when you think you have got it bad, you find someone else who has it worse than you. I hope yours gets processed before mine, seriously. You deserve it. Also, I had posted on another forum, I think it's entitiled 'No NOA2' about my recent experience with a local immigration officer, went terrible! Got me even more upset and depressed... Just can't wait til Saturday when I get to go see my fiance for a month.

Like they say: 'It's better when we're together.'

[Ro Damon 7]

My congressman is based in Plano, Texas. His name is Sam Johnson. I am not directly dealing with him, mainly with his main lady that works in the local Plano office. I hand wrote and faxed in a letter to them November 17. I always contact the office via phone. She is usually very polite and always calls them (VSC) to get updates for me. I called this morning at 8:45 AM and she told me to call back this afternoon. Just called, she was unavailable. Gonna call her back in a few hours before their office closes.

okay, yea didnt think you were talking to him directly ....okay...it soon come

Wish u nothing but the best!

Ro

[me&him 2]

I tried my congressman office when I was 6 months and 3 weeks into waiting. congressman aid was able to expedite my case at vsc and I was approved the next day after expedite.

[cdneh 3,112]

I've been reading that contacting your local congressman to help process your case or move it along quicker is a sure thing, but how come in my situation it hasn't helped at all? I have been in contact with my local congressman since November 17 and it has almost been a full month, and still I am sitting in the same position. How can I push them harder? What can I do differently? Is my local congressman really doing their job?

Just really frustrated and down right now...

There isn't anything they can do. They can make an inquiry, the same as you can. There is no way to push them harder. All you can do is wait.

[Dan & Jenni 457]

I tried my congressman office when I was 6 months and 3 weeks into waiting. congressman aid was able to expedite my case at vsc and I was approved the next day after expedite.

how do you know your approval was down to contacting your congressman and not just because USCIS would of approved it on that day anyway??

[Noah Lot 387]

Congressmen cannot order anyone to do anything. They are not some sort of omnipotent authority that rules the land.

[shannonn55 0]

I've been reading that contacting your local congressman to help process your case or move it along quicker is a sure thing, but how come in my situation it hasn't helped at all? I have been in contact with my local congressman since November 17 and it has almost been a full month, and still I am sitting in the same position. How can I push them harder? What can I do differently? Is my local congressman really doing their job?

Just really frustrated and down right now...

My USC is visiting his Congressman's office today, with release form etc. in hand. Our NOA1 date is July 19th, so we're just about to come to the 5 month mark. I'm also very interested to know if this helps. Sure hope so.

I feel very bad about those VJ'ers who have been waiting much longer than me. Looks like CSC has taken an early Christmas break . . .