How to write a letter to congressman

[noorjaha 0]

Actually I applied I 130 for my husband it is almost 6 month and I haven't received NOA2 still waiting..

Filed on 08/25/2011 no response.

I am confuse in USCIS website Processing time is update last case was Aug 02, 2011.

but someone in VP said that who filed on Aug 26th they received their NOA2 so confused.

Dont know what to do?

Can someone help me What format letter I should write to Congress man..

I need example.?

Anyone know what exactly date CSC is processing Please let me know..

Thank you..

[foofurrah 4]

The good news is that you should probably hear soon. I wrote my Congressman last week, after the processing time passed the 5 month mark, which at the time was reported as the average processing time. It seems that despite the recent update to Aug. 2, people in mid to late August are getting their approval.

To write your Congressman or Senator, you should first go to his/her website to download the appropriate release form and get the office contact information. You should also call or contact the office first so they are aware of your case and will assign someone from the office to handle your case. You then need to submit the release form, copies of all the materials you submitted to USCIS, and likely a cover letter to your Congressman/Senator. I'll include the cover letter I wrote below, but you'll need to adapt it to your purposes. No promises that it's the best or anything.

[foofurrah 4]

Sorry, changed something in the attached file and can't edit, so re-posting it here.

congressman.doc

[Divs 35]

Wow, that's a very elaborate letter indeed.

We wrote a simpler one. Unable to attach file, so just copying and pasting contents here.

From place and date

Your name and address

To

Congressman’s name and address

Dear Congressman ______,

Sub: USCIS receipt number WAC11xxxxxxxxxfor Alien Relative

I had filed a petition for my wife, Mrs. xxx, with a notice ofapplication received from USCIS dated 08/19/2011. We are approaching six months since the dateof application, and thus far have not received any word from CSC with regardsto the status of the said petition. Weare well over CSC’s normal processing time of five months.

May I take this opportunity to request you to kindly look into thismatter. Any help in this regard would begreatly appreciated.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely,

Your name and signature

Mind you, four days after the letter to the congressman, we got our reply as well as our approval

Actually I applied I 130 for my husband it is almost 6 month and I haven't received NOA2 still waiting..

Filed on 08/25/2011 no response.

I am confuse in USCIS website Processing time is update last case was Aug 02, 2011.

but someone in VP said that who filed on Aug 26th they received their NOA2 so confused.

Dont know what to do?

Can someone help me What format letter I should write to Congress man..

I need example.?

Anyone know what exactly date CSC is processing Please let me know..

Thank you..

[foofurrah 4]

I can't argue with a four day turn-around. I think the main thing is just to give them the basic information and introduce yourself a little to explain why they should help you. A lot of the release forms seem to include a space in which you can explain what you are requesting on that page, in which case you could probably even skip the cover letter.

[Divs 35]

Oh, I'm so sorry. I wasn't trying to undermine your letter. Frankly, I liked your letter much better than ours. When I mentioned that we got our approval in four days, my state of mind was that indeed we got lucky despite sending a short mail.

I do hope you understand where I'm coming from. God bless and may you get your approval soon too.

I can't argue with a four day turn-around. I think the main thing is just to give them the basic information and introduce yourself a little to explain why they should help you. A lot of the release forms seem to include a space in which you can explain what you are requesting on that page, in which case you could probably even skip the cover letter.

[maiortum 6]

Actually I applied I 130 for my husband it is almost 6 month and I haven't received NOA2 still waiting..

Filed on 08/25/2011 no response. I am confuse in USCIS website Processing time is update last case was Aug 02, 2011.

but someone in VP said that who filed on Aug 26th they received their NOA2 so confused.Dont know what to do?

Can someone help me What format letter I should write to Congress man..I need example.?

Anyone know what exactly date CSC is processing Please let me know..Thank you..

Point One: The timelines that are published on USCIS site are "Guidelines" not set in stone or have any legal bearing. If the street in front of their office is being repaired and they cannot get in their offices - all work will get backlogged. So the 5 month guideline is not something I would hold on to.

Point Two: A request to an elected official is also no guarantee that the case will move forward over regular work flow. The exceptions are "humanitarian grounds", health emergency, etc. Unfortunately too many use those as a reason why their case must be worked on before others. Does not work like that and one can say something which may not be true and create more problems.

A Congressional inquiry will help only if the guideline timeline has exceeded by a substantial time. Currently it appears (no one really has any concrete information or data - it is pure speculation) that CSC is running 7-9 months for any number of reasons. Think of it like this: too many petititons, too many poorly organized cases, too many issues pointing to more closer scrutiny and the list goes on.

Best Advice (I am a lay person trying to help my fellow humans (smile)) Have patience, be ready to supply any additional information requested, get your paperwork for NVC ready, if your sponsor information is weak then work on getting another sponsor in case you need one, and if you believe in God Almighty then pray sincerely that your case is treated with fairness and moves forward.

Many Blessings. And lots of good old fashioned Luck.

[foofurrah 4]

Oh, I'm so sorry. I wasn't trying to undermine your letter. Frankly, I liked your letter much better than ours. When I mentioned that we got our approval in four days, my state of mind was that indeed we got lucky despite sending a short mail.

I do hope you understand where I'm coming from. God bless and may you get your approval soon too.

Please don't apologize, no offense taken. The more responses and information the better. Glad you got your NOA2 and I hope the next steps go quickly for you!

[mounir412 101]

Sorry, changed something in the attached file and can't edit, so re-posting it here.

[Divs 35]

Please don't apologize, no offense taken. The more responses and information the better. Glad you got your NOA2 and I hope the next steps go quickly for you!

God bless!

[mrsbinns 2]

Hey all, I was frustrated as well and decided to write my Senator a letter, actually i sent an email and she responded and sent a letter to my home witha consent form to contact the USCIS on my behalf in which i sent back on 2-08 and i got and I-130 approval email on 2-16 so i would say contacting your Senator is a great idea, im still waiting on my letter from NVC but i know its on the way so im just gathering all my other items ready and waiting Good Luck to u all and God Bless !

Edited February 25, 2012 by mrsbinns