Should I do nothing? Or Mandamus..

[Legend of Summer 23]

where's the lockbox at? Cali?

[Cirkul 3]

Just now, Legend of Summer said:

where's the lockbox at? Cali?

I'm afraid I don't even know how to tell where the lockbox is. But I did send a certified letter to TSC in January for a case update but no response.

[Legend of Summer 23]

2 minutes ago, Cirkul said:

I'm afraid I don't even know how to tell where the lockbox is. But I did send a certified letter to TSC in January for a case update but no response.

what's the first 3 characters of your case #?

 

 

– EAC – Vermont Service Center;
– VSC – Vermont Service Center;
– WAC – California Service Center;
– CSC – California Service Center;
– LIN – Nebraska Service Center;
– NSC – Nebraska Service Center;
– SRC – Texas Service Center;
– TSC – Texas Service Center;
– MSC – National Benefits Center;
– NBC – National Benefits Center;
– IOE – ELIS (e-Filing) or (increasingly more common) a paper filing which has been electronically processed; and
– YSC – Potomac Service Center.

[Cirkul 3]

3 hours ago, Legend of Summer said:

what's the first 3 characters of your case #?

 

 

– EAC – Vermont Service Center;
– VSC – Vermont Service Center;
– WAC – California Service Center;
– CSC – California Service Center;
– LIN – Nebraska Service Center;
– NSC – Nebraska Service Center;
– SRC – Texas Service Center;
– TSC – Texas Service Center;
– MSC – National Benefits Center;
– NBC – National Benefits Center;
– IOE – ELIS (e-Filing) or (increasingly more common) a paper filing which has been electronically processed; and
– YSC – Potomac Service Center.

IOE

[Redro 4,600]

9 minutes ago, Cirkul said:

IOE

Have you reached out to Ask Emma at USCIS either via phone or chat to ask where the case is? 
I still think filing an I129F is one of the cheaper solutions to your issue. 
But also reach out to your political representatives who are friendly to immigrants. 

[Cirkul 3]

2 minutes ago, Redro said:

Have you reached out to Ask Emma at USCIS either via phone or chat to ask where the case is? 
I still think filing an I129F is one of the cheaper solutions to your issue. 
But also reach out to your political representatives who are friendly to immigrants. 

Hi Redro,

 

No I have not tried to file an I129F. Nor have I tried a K3. I think because I married my wife in her country the I129F is off the table...but not the K3.

[Redro 4,600]

5 minutes ago, Cirkul said:

Hi Redro,

 

No I have not tried to file an I129F. Nor have I tried a K3. I think because I married my wife in her country the I129F is off the table...but not the K3.

It is the same form I129F is for K1 or K3. 

[Cirkul 3]

On 4/13/2024 at 6:45 PM, Family said:

I just realized you have not contacted USCIS nor Congressman. 
Poking the bear is often effective to bring attention to old paper ( non digital) cases stuck in the black hole. 
 

YOU should do both on your own. Call and USCIS, ask for tier 2 and try either an expedite or service request. 
Look up your congressman and email authorization 

 

Hi Family,

 

Thank you so much for your help. Two questions for when I call on Monday.. What is Tier 2, and what is a service call? 

 

I printed the form to send to my congressman today. It would be awesome to get through USCIS stage before I go back to visit my wife in June. While that is unlikely, at least I can get some seeds planted before I leave.

 

Thanks again!

On 4/16/2024 at 7:19 PM, Redro said:

It is the same form I129F is for K1 or K3. 

Thank you, Redro!

[Family 3,491]

26 minutes ago, Cirkul said:

 

Hi Family,

 

Thank you so much for your help. Two questions for when I call on Monday.. What is Tier 2, and what is a service call? 

 

I printed the form to send to my congressman today. It would be awesome to get through USCIS stage before I go back to visit my wife in June. While that is unlikely, at least I can get some seeds planted before I leave.

 

Thanks again!

Thank you, Redro!

Tier 1 is a call center human with limited access who seem to create their own script ..often blarney rich .

 

Tier 2 are actual USCIS officers . 
A service request is opened when they identify an issue that requires follow up action and resolution . 
 

Remember, you are calling not to just get a How Y’all Doing Status Update ..rather to ask for help in getting action and if possible an expedite due to hardship