Is 1.76 Million applications going to have an effect on AOS?

[JohnR! 5,495]

This is a good thought -- thanks. In this instance, it's probably not feasible. However, great minds work alike -- I'd already planned to tell him that hundreds (zillions?) of family-based petitioners will appreciate answers. Definitely stay tuned here.

You can tell him/her that but chances are s/he will not believe you, for you are only one and you can only speak for yourself.

In the least, you could post his/her name, phone and e-mail address, and more importantly the contact information of his/her immigration liaison, to whom you are speaking, so that others in your area can also direct their comments to them.

Remember that this is an election year, so I would definitely post the venue and time of the function which you are attending so others can participate. If your congressman is worth anything he/she will welcome the additional participants. After all, is that not the reason s/he is holding a public office?

[elmcitymaven 9,711]

Look how easy it is to get a fee waiver! My goodness, they will all be eligible!

The fee to request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals is $465 and cannot be waived.

Fee exemptions are available in very limited circumstances. In order to be considered for a fee exemption you must submit a letter and supporting documentation demonstrating that you meet one of the following conditions:

• You are under 18 years of age, homeless, in foster care, or under 18 years of age and otherwise lacking any parental or other familial support and your income is less than 150% of the U.S. poverty level,
• You cannot care for yourself because you suffer from a serious chronic disability and your income is less than 150% of the U.S. poverty level, or
• You, at the time of the request, accumulated $25,000 or more in debt in the past 12 months as the result of unreimbursed medical expenses for yourself or an immediate family member and your income is less than 150% of the U.S. poverty level.

A request for a fee exemption must be filed and favorably adjudicated before you file a request for consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals without a fee. If you submit Forms I-821D, I-765 and I-765WS to a USCIS Lockbox facility without a fee and there is no record a fee exemption request has been approved, both forms will be rejected and returned to you.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=e21adaee78529310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=fe529c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

[TBoneTX 43,048]

You can tell him/her that but chances are s/he will not believe you

Respectfully stated, you know neither him nor me.

In the least, you could post his/her name, phone and e-mail address, and more importantly the contact information of his/her immigration liaison, to whom you are speaking, so that others in your area can also direct their comments to them.

This isn't really the way it works. Congressmen represent their own constituents. Neither they nor their staff typically appreciate being contacted from outside, and in fact many of their websites are constructed to filter messages in this way.

I would definitely post the venue and time of the function which you are attending so others can participate. If your congressman is worth anything he/she will welcome the additional participants. After all, is that not the reason s/he is holding a public office?

Your logic, at least in great general, isn't wrong; however, it's not that type of function. Trust me, please, si man.

[JohnR! 5,495]

Respectfully stated, you know neither him nor me.This isn't really the way it works. Congressmen represent their own constituents. Neither they nor their staff typically appreciate being contacted from outside, and in fact many of their websites are constructed to filter messages in this way.Your logic, at least in great general, isn't wrong; however, it's not that type of function. Trust me, please, si man.

I agree and that is the reason it would help you and others if his name were made known. His is a public office and as such he works for the American people, so you really should consider disclosing his information and let him decide whether to heed the call of other people. In addition, there may be others in your area, whom he represents that might benefit from the information.

The reason I recommend you do that is so that others who share your interest in this matter can contact their reps as well and refer them to yours. There is strength and numbers.

As you say, he represents his constituents, so even if you say there are others like you, he won't be interested for he can only represent you. If other reps were to contact him it would give your cause, and that of others, more weight.

I am just trying to help...

Edited September 8, 2012 by Gegel

[TBoneTX 43,048]

I am just trying to help...

Was and is understood, si man, and appreciated. Let's see how it goes.

[TBoneTX 43,048]

For an update, such as it is, see post #29 here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/381462-august-15th-doomsday/page__st__15

It's what I expected. Further updates will be posted.

Edited September 10, 2012 by TBoneTX

[JohnR! 5,495]

Good news for those who are waiting for adjudication:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=ddce0b89284a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=ddce0b89284a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD

National Customer Service Center (NCSC): 1-800-375-5283

1-800-767-1833 (TDD for the hearing impaired)

The USCIS National Customer Service Center is expanding its hours to include Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Live agents will now be available Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m in each time zone.

Call this toll-free number to receive nationwide assistance for immigration services and benefits offered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). If you are outside the United States, contact your local embassy or consulate. See link to the right for US Department of State.

• Service is available in English and Spanish.
• To view hours of operation, services offered and emergency request information, see the "National Customer Service Center" link to the right.
• To view the National Customer Service Center telephone menu or reference guides (scripts), see the links to the right.