mango85

The problem is that this is all political. Unfortunately, as USCs, our stories don't make good fodder for political ads and positioning. I recently heard an interview on NPR with a guy from Mexico who was complaining that the U.S. government forces them to cross the border illegally because it doesn't issue visas to everyone who applies. I was stunned. Since when does the world have rights to enter and live here?
Immigration is a joke here, and I'm offended when my elected officials give me bs lines about protecting the country's security. The issue of overstays is something else, though. People are shocked when I tell them about visa overstays and how they live here. Do you know how many people bought tickets and came here to stay as soon as they heard talk of amnesty? Don't get me started on that. These fools have no intentions of doing anything more than padding the ballot box.
You're right about letting people go. I personally know four different people who are here without documentation and have been pulled over by the police for traffic violations. They were all allowed to leave without penalty, and one of them already had a deportation order issued. That's an admittedly small sample, but I don't think they are exceptions to the rule because I've heard plenty of similar stories from co-workers. This is why it infuriates me when I hear people talking about how they're all living in fear. The whole thing is a crock.

I thought I'd chime in here. It does make me feel better to know others are in the same situation I'm in. I'm still waiting after my file was transferred November 15.
I've written to EVERYONE I can think of within the government, and all I get in response is a form letter saying, "I am committed to securing our borders." What??? It's bad enough that we're all stuck waiting, but those responses are even more insulting. This process is frustrating, expensive, and emotionally draining. I just wish someone would listen to what it does to families. (BTW, the president's office did tell me that his number one concern was keeping families together and protecting the sanctity of marriage...after that, it's all about securing the border. That was super helpful and just made everything soooooo much better.)

I've been following this forum, but haven't posted.
Priority date: April 3, 2013 (NBC)
I just received an email and text saying that my file was transferred to another office and that I will receive more information in the hard copy they sent.
I thought I'd let everyone know that another April filer was transferred.