Are you fed up with USCIS yet?

[athena_ny 1]

I'd like to know where is TimsDaisy? 7 pages and no comment from her.

We might as well make this a party and get everyone's opinion.

<3

Ramos

I haven't seen her in a LOOONG time.

[no name 1]

This is not a re-invention of the wheel....

Last year with the IMBRA RFE, many of us had no answers for weeks/months. We talked about protesting, we wrote letters, we contacted our congresspeople.

One VJer had a quite a big story (about the wait times for immigration) write up by AP that got picked up for national use. Didn't make a difference either way though.

post about story

Edited September 19, 2007 by devilette

[ramos96 1]

Thread Killer!

devilette: flawless victory!!

[rebeccajo 14]

See? This is what I mean.

Go on. Have a go at me. At least I didn't do that to you.

And that's MY personality talking.

!!!!!!!!

you mentioned a guy called Tom something, who you said was far worse; THAT'S who I was talking about; I said I was glad I wasn't here then, when personalities were given free rein or whatever it was you said

do NOT accuse me of rudeness, because I have gone out of my way not to be

trying reading ME for meaning, if you don't mind

My apologies - apparently I misunderstood.

[*julez* 124]

Well, then I suppose that we should just roll over and play dead.

Sorry, devilette, but I don't like that quitter attitude! Maybe it didn't make a diffence last time, maybe it won't this time BUT that doesn't mean people should give up trying. Imagine if so many before us had just accepted the status quo, instead of keeping up the fight for worthy causes - as women, you and I wouldn't have the right to vote, there would still be segregation, etc. Maybe this isn't quite as noble a cause, but it is still worth people fighting for it if they are so inclined.

Just remember its because people over the years have fought for what they believed in that we finally have a woman running for president! She might not get elected, but then again she might. But people have to try, regardless of the possibility of failure. Don't accept the status quo.

[no name 1]

Sorry, devilette, but I don't like that quitter attitude! Maybe it didn't make a diffence last time, maybe it won't this time BUT that doesn't mean people should give up trying. Imagine if so many before us had just accepted the status quo, instead of keeping up the fight for worthy causes - as women, you and I wouldn't have the right to vote, there would still be segregation, etc. Maybe this isn't quite as noble a cause, but it is still worth people fighting for it if they are so inclined.

Excuse me? When did I have a 'quitter attitude'????

All I'm saying is this thread started all high & mighty & we won't stand for USCIS treating us badly! Older members opinion's were shut down because they got quick NOA2s - which is beyond ridiculous.

Anyhow, I simply pointed out we(older VJers) are well versed in protest with USCIS. Had any 'newbies' (who so callously dismissed older members advice) cared to delve deeper, they would see it has been done before, and I'm confident there will be protests again.

RJ offered some very good points about how to affect change, BESIDES writing letters to USCIS. You think USCIS honestly wants more paper when they have 2 SEMI TRUCKS FULL OF APPLICATIONS in their parking lot????

Edited September 19, 2007 by devilette

[*julez* 124]

This is not a re-invention of the wheel....

Last year with the IMBRA RFE, many of us had no answers for weeks/months. We talked about protesting, we wrote letters, we contacted our congresspeople.

One VJer had a quite a big story (about the wait times for immigration) write up by AP that got picked up for national use. Didn't make a difference either way though.

post about story

Thats why.

[StillThePrettiest 4]

My apologies - apparently I misunderstood.

thank you

no problem

[LaL 418]

woah people play nice! I think its a wonderful thing when there is motivation to get involved with the process. There is something to be said about looking at the overall picture to pick your battles.

Just a quick example - USCIS loses.mail.all.the.time. You would think some kind of mechanism would be employed to ensure people receive their paperwork - or say a greencard? Talk about identity theft! How about just sending it certified? So easily remedied! There are so many nuances in this process that could easily be changed by talking to lobbyist groups supporting such.

In the group I belong to we have a campaign to send flowers from every member to the FBI. Our concern is not for our own individual cases, but because namechecks can take years while the immigrant sits in the country. Makes no logical sense for "national security". We want attention - so we are gonna "kill 'em with kindness" aka. bouquets!

*puts mod hat back on*

Please forgo the sarcastic replies/insults/etc. Conversation is a great tool! Many members here can put you in touch with some groups who are furthering some part of the process.

[no name 1]

This is not a re-invention of the wheel....

Last year with the IMBRA RFE, many of us had no answers for weeks/months. We talked about protesting, we wrote letters, we contacted our congresspeople.

One VJer had a quite a big story (about the wait times for immigration) write up by AP that got picked up for national use. Didn't make a difference either way though.

post about story

Thats why.

No, that is so all these super excited letter writers get a dose of reality. And that ran as a national story.

I wrote my congressperson in Cali (about the immigration bill) & had constant phone contact with my Senator in Ohio (about IMBRA). I educate my friends & others about immigration & how much it needs to change. I read up on current legislation for immigration as well. What did/do you do?

Edited September 19, 2007 by devilette

[*julez* 124]

This is not a re-invention of the wheel....

Last year with the IMBRA RFE, many of us had no answers for weeks/months. We talked about protesting, we wrote letters, we contacted our congresspeople.

One VJer had a quite a big story (about the wait times for immigration) write up by AP that got picked up for national use. Didn't make a difference either way though.

post about story

Thats why.

No, that is so all these super excited letter writers get a dose of reality. And that ran as a national story.

I wrote my congressperson in Cali (about the immigration bill) & had constant phone contact with my Senator in Ohio (about IMBRA). I educate my friends & others about immigration & how much it needs to change. I read up on current legislation for immigration as well. What did/do you do?

Sorry if I offended you. I just got the impression that you don't think people should continue to bother in lobbying for reform.

To answer your questions. Well, I haven't written to anyone in Cali or Ohio, but I have in NY - Congressman Higgins and Sens. Clinton and Schumer. I too constantly educate people about the immigration process since I have learned so much in my research over the last year. People are amazed at how many hoops we have to jump through, and how long and drawn out the process is. And I keep up on the overall immigration issue as much as I can.

Regardless of whether or not this particualr battle is won, I still think its a war worth fighting.

[athena_ny 1]

This is not a re-invention of the wheel....

Last year with the IMBRA RFE, many of us had no answers for weeks/months. We talked about protesting, we wrote letters, we contacted our congresspeople.

One VJer had a quite a big story (about the wait times for immigration) write up by AP that got picked up for national use. Didn't make a difference either way though.

post about story

Thats why.

No, that is so all these super excited letter writers get a dose of reality. And that ran as a national story.

I wrote my congressperson in Cali (about the immigration bill) & had constant phone contact with my Senator in Ohio (about IMBRA). I educate my friends & others about immigration & how much it needs to change. I read up on current legislation for immigration as well. What did/do you do?

Sorry if I offended you. I just got the impression that you don't think people should continue to bother in lobbying for reform.

To answer your questions. Well, I haven't written to anyone in Cali or Ohio, but I have in NY - Congressman Higgins and Sens. Clinton and Schumer. I too constantly educate people about the immigration process since I have learned so much in my research over the last year. People are amazed at how many hoops we have to jump through, and how long and drawn out the process is. And I keep up on the overall immigration issue as much as I can.

Regardless of whether or not this particualr battle is won, I still think its a war worth fighting.

I'd start writing people outside of NY, then. Clinton and Schumer are useless. (And don't take that as me thinking letter writing is useless.)

If you're from NYC though, it's possible they might care. Just a little.

[deadbird 2]

No, that is so all these super excited letter writers get a dose of reality. And that ran as a national story.

.... I educate my friends & others about immigration & how much it needs to change. I read up on current legislation for immigration as well. What did/do you do?

:thumbs:

In all seriousness, I think a peaceful march would be noticed. Maybe not actually get anything done, but be noticed enough to have a small write up in the press. Besides, marches are fun.

[Bill B 0]

"Rising over what? Over the last few weeks since the fee increase?

Take a look at how processing times have IMPROVED over the last two to three years.

Rome wasn't built in a day."

Rebecca,

I guess you were not kidding in a follow-on post about being sarcastic. Out of all the things I said it my post, you keyed in on one thing--rising timelines, and did not say one positive thing about any of the rest of it. I appreciate those that have stayed in this forum and helped others along and provided constructive criticism with mutual respect, but not those that think their role in here is to "give a dose of reality to others." Many of us newer members know more about Government and immigration than some veteran VJers may think. By the way, I was mainly referring to the VJ chart at

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...ge=k1historical

labeled I-129F NOA 1 to NOA2 @ VSC for K1 VISAS where it clearly shows a large rise in times beginning around Apr/May each month through now. I would like to thank you for all the posts you have made in VJs as I am sure you have provided some useful information to folks over the years. Also congratulations to all of you who have your loved ones now with you and hopefully you are having a wonderful life together.

Edited September 19, 2007 by Bill B

[no name 1]

QUOTE(Bill B @ Sep 19 2007, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Rebecca,

I guess you were not kidding in a follow-on post about being sarcastic. Out of all the things I said it my post, you keyed in on one thing--rising timelines, and did not say one positive thing about any of the rest of it. I appreciate those that have stayed in this forum and helped others along and provided constructive criticism with mutual respect, but not those that think their role in here is to "give a dose of reality to others." Many of us newer members know more about Government and immigration than some veteran VJers may think. By the way, I was mainly referring to the VJ chart at

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...ge=k1historical

labeled I-129F NOA 1 to NOA2 @ VSC for K1 VISAS where it clearly shows a large rise in times beginning around Apr/May each month through now. I would like to thank you for all the posts you have made in VJs as I am sure you have provided some useful information to folks over the years. Also congratulations to all of you who have your loved ones now with you and hopefully you are having a wonderful life together.

Assuming you read that page you linked...you would see that OVERALL things are the same (processing time comparison chart). Obviously over the last few months things are different as they are merging 4 service centers to 2, along with the increase in apps to beat the fees. That means VSC will SHARE THE LOAD NOW whereas before CSC had apps from 3 centers going to them. But I assume you knew that already as an educated newbie, right?

Signed, a reality check

Edited September 19, 2007 by devilette