Madison Man

I was hoping they would acknowledge recipt. Maybe Monday. I sent it Monday and handed it to the postman himself that day, so I know it went out Monady morning.

I overnighted mine, so it probably got there sooner. They got mine on the 9th.

If you sent it 1st class, going out of state can take 3 or even 4 days to get there sometimes.

Well I sent the RFE in the mail, here is hoping it get there safely, and things start processing through.

It's been just slightly under a year since i was last able to see my Fiancee in person. Luckily we use skype video chat so it could be worse. But I really wish she was here!

I estimate that it will take 3 weeks and 3 days to get the case back to the embassy if everything is processed through. THen once at the embassy it will sit for 2 weeks, then they may schedule the interview a month in the future, so I am probably looking at a Late October/November final interview.

Yeah I too am hoping to get an interview that fast.

Yeah, your not the only one who feels a little better knowing now my cas has not vanished from the face of the earth. Our timelines are real close.....

RFE u/d for me on July 31

Just to let you know

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status:

On July 31, 2006, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or

information in this case. The notice explains in detail what

additional material is needed. If you have questions about the notice, what is

required, or if 30 days have passed and you have not received the

notice. Please contact the service center where you submitted your

application during business hours.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case

status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision or

advice from USCIS within the projected processing time frame*, please

contact the National Customer Service Center.

National Customer Service Center (800) 375-5283.

*The projected processing time frame can be found on the receipt notice

that you received from the USCIS.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Just Got this today.

Maybe good news for I-129Fiancee Recalled People not opened and not approved yet? I just read on the Immigration Attorney Website

http://www.aila.org/RecentPosting/RecentPostingList.aspx

that the VSC anounced on July 26, they were transferring 5,000 I-129 NON IMMIGRANT WORKER and 22,000 I-130 SPOUSAL PETITIONS TO TSC AND VSC, so maybe they can start processing the backlog quickly.

SEE ANOUNCEMENT AT: http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/publicaffair...ns_072606PN.pdf

Yeah... This should be good news for all of us waiting for the VSC to process

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status:

On July 27, 2006, this case was reopened on a USCIS motion, and the

case is now in process. We will mail you a decision as soon as processing

is complete. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this

case will be done. Follow the the link below for current processing

dates.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case

status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision or

advice from USCIS within the projected processing time frame*, please

contact the National Customer Service Center.

National Customer Service Center (800) 375-5283.

*The projected processing time frame can be found on the receipt notice

that you received from the USCIS.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Finally my case was reopened!!!!! Got this email today!!!!!!!!

YAY! I'll update the chart! I'm so happy for you guys!

Still nothing for my case. Congratulations. Now even the Phillipines got reopened. Good news for them.

It will Happen for you soon!

I thought for sure my Petition was lost....

asianeuro.com. We both pay a fee to meet people online in other countries, but not necesarily to marry. (I joined earlier to talk with Japanese people to learn better Japanese. )

So... let's check what IMBRA brings...

(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘international marriage broker’’ means a corporation, partnership, business, individual, or other legal entity, whether or not organized under any law of the United States, that charges fees for providing dating, matrimonial, matchmaking services, or social referrals between United States citizens or nationals or aliens lawfully admitted to the United States as permanent residents and foreign national clients by providing personal contact information or otherwise facilitating communication between individuals.

(B) EXCEPTIONS.—Such term does not include—

(i) a traditional matchmaking organization of a cultural or religious nature that operates on a nonprofit

basis and otherwise operates in compliance with the laws of the countries in which it operates, including

the laws of the United States; or

(ii) an entity that provides dating services if its principal business is not to provide international dating

services between United States citizens or United States residents and foreign nationals and it charges

comparable rates and offers comparable services to all individuals it serves regardless of the individual’s

gender or country of citizenship.

...

(6) PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION.—

(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘personal contact information’’ means information, or a forum to obtain such information, that would permit individuals to contact each other, including—

(i) the name or residential, postal, electronic mail, or instant message address of an individual;

(ii) the telephone, pager, cellphone, or fax number, or voice message mailbox of an individual; or

(iii) the provision of an opportunity for an in-person meeting.

(B) EXCEPTION.—Such term does not include a photograph or general information about the background or

interests of a person.

Okay. So you both had to pay a fee and it doesn't fall under the exceptions.

Now, what kind of information do you get to contact people? Maybe you can fall under the exception

about "personal contact information".

I answered "No" to question #1 on the RFE question. We met On Mate1.com She joined for free, I originally joined for free. We met on the Free instant messenger to chat with others online. I did later pay a fee to use email, but I had already met my Sweetie on the "free" side of the website.

Can't see how this would qualify as an IMB can anyone else?

I'm #######, so I think I would answer yes, just for having paid later to get to contact her through e-mail. Did you send an extra sheet stating why you've answered 'no'? Maybe that would make a difference.

Yes I did send an extra sheet. I told them that if they did consider it an IMB than I would accept there decision. I also explained that we started using the Yahoo instant messenger soon after so we did not even go back to the site. When I joined the site, I also wrote that it was not my intention to meet Foriegn Woman at all. She contacted me lol. Anyway, I also explained to them that IMB's are illegal in the Philippines so how was She able to join then?

Hope I did not screw up answering "No"!

I think that the definition of a marriage broker in the Philippines can be different from the definition that IMBRA brings. So... even if she wouldn't be allowed to join a marriage broker the way they define it there, a website would still be considered as such if it matches the definition according to IMBRA. The same goes for the intention of meeting a foreign woman or not. It wasn't your intention, but what really counts is what kind of services the website provides and how they do it, according to the law.

Well, let's see whether you'll get an RFE. My guess would be you will get one, because it seems to me that they have to do things according to their protocol. But maybe you'll get lucky. In any case, you've made up your mind as to what to answer when/if it comes.

One other thing....

I also stressed to them that we met on November 11th 2005 which is clearly before the Law was passed. Now those with cases pending after the Law was passed may see more scrutiny?

I don't think that should be of any importance. The law got into effect on March 6th and should affect those petitions being processed, with NOA1s dated as of. So... even if one's met one's fiance before that, it should bear no importance as to how they'll strutinize one's petition.

Well I guess Im the Guinea Pig then lol!

asianeuro.com. We both pay a fee to meet people online in other countries, but not necesarily to marry. (I joined earlier to talk with Japanese people to learn better Japanese. )

So... let's check what IMBRA brings...

(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘international marriage broker’’ means a corporation, partnership, business, individual, or other legal entity, whether or not organized under any law of the United States, that charges fees for providing dating, matrimonial, matchmaking services, or social referrals between United States citizens or nationals or aliens lawfully admitted to the United States as permanent residents and foreign national clients by providing personal contact information or otherwise facilitating communication between individuals.

(B) EXCEPTIONS.—Such term does not include—

(i) a traditional matchmaking organization of a cultural or religious nature that operates on a nonprofit

basis and otherwise operates in compliance with the laws of the countries in which it operates, including

the laws of the United States; or

(ii) an entity that provides dating services if its principal business is not to provide international dating

services between United States citizens or United States residents and foreign nationals and it charges

comparable rates and offers comparable services to all individuals it serves regardless of the individual’s

gender or country of citizenship.

...

(6) PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION.—

(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘personal contact information’’ means information, or a forum to obtain such information, that would permit individuals to contact each other, including—

(i) the name or residential, postal, electronic mail, or instant message address of an individual;

(ii) the telephone, pager, cellphone, or fax number, or voice message mailbox of an individual; or

(iii) the provision of an opportunity for an in-person meeting.

(B) EXCEPTION.—Such term does not include a photograph or general information about the background or

interests of a person.

Okay. So you both had to pay a fee and it doesn't fall under the exceptions.

Now, what kind of information do you get to contact people? Maybe you can fall under the exception about "personal contact information".

All the contact you have is through IM on the website, you can post e-mail addresses or anything. Private personal info comes voluntarily.

Hey Zethris... Just wanted to give a congratulations to having your case opened...

asianeuro.com. We both pay a fee to meet people online in other countries, but not necesarily to marry. (I joined earlier to talk with Japanese people to learn better Japanese. )

So... let's check what IMBRA brings...

(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘international marriage broker’’ means a corporation, partnership, business, individual, or other legal entity, whether or not organized under any law of the United States, that charges fees for providing dating, matrimonial, matchmaking services, or social referrals between United States citizens or nationals or aliens lawfully admitted to the United States as permanent residents and foreign national clients by providing personal contact information or otherwise facilitating communication between individuals.

(B) EXCEPTIONS.—Such term does not include—

(i) a traditional matchmaking organization of a cultural or religious nature that operates on a nonprofit

basis and otherwise operates in compliance with the laws of the countries in which it operates, including

the laws of the United States; or

(ii) an entity that provides dating services if its principal business is not to provide international dating

services between United States citizens or United States residents and foreign nationals and it charges

comparable rates and offers comparable services to all individuals it serves regardless of the individual’s

gender or country of citizenship.

...

(6) PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION.—

(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘personal contact information’’ means information, or a forum to obtain such information, that would permit individuals to contact each other, including—

(i) the name or residential, postal, electronic mail, or instant message address of an individual;

(ii) the telephone, pager, cellphone, or fax number, or voice message mailbox of an individual; or

(iii) the provision of an opportunity for an in-person meeting.

(B) EXCEPTION.—Such term does not include a photograph or general information about the background or

interests of a person.

Okay. So you both had to pay a fee and it doesn't fall under the exceptions.

Now, what kind of information do you get to contact people? Maybe you can fall under the exception about "personal contact information".

I answered "No" to question #1 on the RFE question. We met On Mate1.com She joined for free, I originally joined for free. We met on the Free instant messenger to chat with others online. I did later pay a fee to use email, but I had already met my Sweetie on the "free" side of the website.

Can't see how this would qualify as an IMB can anyone else?

I'm #######, so I think I would answer yes, just for having paid later to get to contact her through e-mail. Did you send an extra sheet stating why you've answered 'no'? Maybe that would make a difference.

Yes I did send an extra sheet. I told them that if they did consider it an IMB than I would accept there decision. I also explained that we started using the Yahoo instant messenger soon after so we did not even go back to the site. When I joined the site, I also wrote that it was not my intention to meet Foriegn Woman at all. She contacted me lol. Anyway, I also explained to them that IMB's are illegal in the Philippines so how was She able to join then?

Hope I did not screw up answering "No"!

I think that the definition of a marriage broker in the Philippines can be different from the definition that IMBRA brings. So... even if she wouldn't be allowed to join a marriage broker the way they define it there, a website would still be considered as such if it matches the definition according to IMBRA. The same goes for the intention of meeting a foreign woman or not. It wasn't your intention, but what really counts is what kind of services the website provides and how they do it, according to the law.

Well, let's see whether you'll get an RFE. My guess would be you will get one, because it seems to me that they have to do things according to their protocol. But maybe you'll get lucky. In any case, you've made up your mind as to what to answer when/if it comes.

One other thing....

I also stressed to them that we met on November 11th 2005 which is clearly before the Law was passed. Now those with cases pending after the Law was passed may see more scrutiny?

asianeuro.com. We both pay a fee to meet people online in other countries, but not necesarily to marry. (I joined earlier to talk with Japanese people to learn better Japanese. )

So... let's check what IMBRA brings...

(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘international marriage broker’’ means a corporation, partnership, business, individual, or other legal entity, whether or not organized under any law of the United States, that charges fees for providing dating, matrimonial, matchmaking services, or social referrals between United States citizens or nationals or aliens lawfully admitted to the United States as permanent residents and foreign national clients by providing personal contact information or otherwise facilitating communication between individuals.

(B) EXCEPTIONS.—Such term does not include—

(i) a traditional matchmaking organization of a cultural or religious nature that operates on a nonprofit

basis and otherwise operates in compliance with the laws of the countries in which it operates, including

the laws of the United States; or

(ii) an entity that provides dating services if its principal business is not to provide international dating

services between United States citizens or United States residents and foreign nationals and it charges

comparable rates and offers comparable services to all individuals it serves regardless of the individual’s

gender or country of citizenship.

...

(6) PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION.—

(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘personal contact information’’ means information, or a forum to obtain such information, that would permit individuals to contact each other, including—

(i) the name or residential, postal, electronic mail, or instant message address of an individual;

(ii) the telephone, pager, cellphone, or fax number, or voice message mailbox of an individual; or

(iii) the provision of an opportunity for an in-person meeting.

(B) EXCEPTION.—Such term does not include a photograph or general information about the background or

interests of a person.

Okay. So you both had to pay a fee and it doesn't fall under the exceptions.

Now, what kind of information do you get to contact people? Maybe you can fall under the exception about "personal contact information".

I answered "No" to question #1 on the RFE question. We met On Mate1.com She joined for free, I originally joined for free. We met on the Free instant messenger to chat with others online. I did later pay a fee to use email, but I had already met my Sweetie on the "free" side of the website.

Can't see how this would qualify as an IMB can anyone else?

I'm #######, so I think I would answer yes, just for having paid later to get to contact her through e-mail. Did you send an extra sheet stating why you've answered 'no'? Maybe that would make a difference.

Yes I did send an extra sheet. I told them that if they did consider it an IMB than I would accept there decision. I also explained that we started using the Yahoo instant messenger soon after so we did not even go back to the site. When I joined the site, I also wrote that it was not my intention to meet Foriegn Woman at all. She contacted me lol. Anyway, I also explained to them that IMB's are illegal in the Philippines so how was She able to join then?

Hope I did not screw up answering "No"!

asianeuro.com. We both pay a fee to meet people online in other countries, but not necesarily to marry. (I joined earlier to talk with Japanese people to learn better Japanese. )

So... let's check what IMBRA brings...

(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘international marriage broker’’ means a corporation, partnership, business, individual, or other legal entity, whether or not organized under any law of the United States, that charges fees for providing dating, matrimonial, matchmaking services, or social referrals between United States citizens or nationals or aliens lawfully admitted to the United States as permanent residents and foreign national clients by providing personal contact information or otherwise facilitating communication between individuals.

(B) EXCEPTIONS.—Such term does not include—

(i) a traditional matchmaking organization of a cultural or religious nature that operates on a nonprofit

basis and otherwise operates in compliance with the laws of the countries in which it operates, including

the laws of the United States; or

(ii) an entity that provides dating services if its principal business is not to provide international dating

services between United States citizens or United States residents and foreign nationals and it charges

comparable rates and offers comparable services to all individuals it serves regardless of the individual’s

gender or country of citizenship.

...

(6) PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION.—

(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘personal contact information’’ means information, or a forum to obtain such information, that would permit individuals to contact each other, including—

(i) the name or residential, postal, electronic mail, or instant message address of an individual;

(ii) the telephone, pager, cellphone, or fax number, or voice message mailbox of an individual; or

(iii) the provision of an opportunity for an in-person meeting.

(B) EXCEPTION.—Such term does not include a photograph or general information about the background or

interests of a person.

Okay. So you both had to pay a fee and it doesn't fall under the exceptions.

Now, what kind of information do you get to contact people? Maybe you can fall under the exception about "personal contact information".

I answered "No" to question #1 on the RFE question. We met On Mate1.com She joined for free, I originally joined for free. We met on the Free instant messenger to chat with others online. I did later pay a fee to use email, but I had already met my Sweetie on the "free" side of the website.

Can't see how this would qualify as an IMB can anyone else?

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status:

On July 27, 2006, this case was reopened on a USCIS motion, and the

case is now in process. We will mail you a decision as soon as processing

is complete. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this

case will be done. Follow the the link below for current processing

dates.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case

status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision or

advice from USCIS within the projected processing time frame*, please

contact the National Customer Service Center.

National Customer Service Center (800) 375-5283.

*The projected processing time frame can be found on the receipt notice

that you received from the USCIS.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Finally my day has come. I already sent them my own version of the questions they need answered yesterday. So hopefully I won't get an "Official" RFE.

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status:

On July 27, 2006, this case was reopened on a USCIS motion, and the

case is now in process. We will mail you a decision as soon as processing

is complete. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this

case will be done. Follow the the link below for current processing

dates.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case

status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision or

advice from USCIS within the projected processing time frame*, please

contact the National Customer Service Center.

National Customer Service Center (800) 375-5283.

*The projected processing time frame can be found on the receipt notice

that you received from the USCIS.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Finally my case was reopened!!!!! Got this email today!!!!!!!!

I got news today from Congressman Simmons' office that the VSC still does not have my case. I have gotten conflicting emails galore who has my Petition right now. I don't know who to believe anymore.

I sent out my Infoe to Vermont today. I got home and nothiced an email from my Congressmans office..... Bad news. The said that Vermont still does not have my Petition. Meaning all of the other emails claiming they did where lies?

I gotta get some space from this now.

It's getting to be too much

I called again, was a little more edgy and didn't accept a simple case assignment and tollerated being told another scripted response. I requested to speak with a supervisor and explained the situation as forceful and to the point as I possibly could. In the car, all the while on the way driving to Rick Santorum's office to hopefully see him in person and plead for his help, without accepting to see anyone else, armed with all the documents I could bring and print outs of the threads on this board.

In any case, after I got no where again with the VSC, I arrived at the office.

Well the weasel is out making his free money by sitting somewhere and voting favors to keep himself in office as most politicians do.

I come back to hear the chat and that the directo of USCIS is absolutely clueless. The news media doesn't really care, and I can't really sue because the DHS and USCIS is practically untouchable.

What the hell am I supposed to do next? I have waited and waited, the lack of communication since April is disheartening at best. Especially when I try to offer a line of communication, they don't give me any information!

When will this end? This is really starting to take it's toll on my ability to be me.

Can anyone help?! Is there anyone out there who can do something?! ( I yell out as loud as I can while typing this)

Zethris.... Here is an Idea I was given By an Officer Today at the USCIS!

She said the best thing to do is to "Cut & Paste Questions Pertinent to getting the RFE moving". She said send this to them in Vermont with a letter explaining the circumstances. She said if you give them the Info they need, they just may reprocess the case without sending your Official RFE. I told her that I have access to the Scan that is posted here, She said then "Cut & Paste the pertinent Questions and send that with copies of the 797 NOA's and even the letter from the NVC". Her advice I think is probably the best thing to do if you are waiting for an RFE like me. She said that this may be all that they need and wont waste any more time. She also said that once this part is done, the case will go directly to Manila and wont go to the NVC again. Make sure you sign the "Document" that you will be in essence "creating". I also would send it at least Certified Mail to make them sign for it when they recieve it. Mark the Package "Request For More Evidence" is also good advice.

GOD willing this just may at least "Get the ball rolling" for us!!!!!!!

Zethris, based on comments from people in your area, seems like this guy is your best bet:

Congressman Phil English: http://www.house.gov/english/pdf/privacy_r...se_form0506.pdf

"We help with naturalization applications, immigrant petitions for relatives and adjustment of status applications that are delayed or lost."

PLEASE CONTACT HIM NOW AND GET SOME ASSISTANCE!!!!

Good luck

The link does not work....

I'm in the same boat as you are. It's really taking it's toll on me too. As I have said before, nobody gives a ####### unless its them its happening too. This is the ultimate lesson in Futility. All I can say is, It's gotta get better cause it can't get any worse. I've been misled and lied to long enouph by the NVC, USCIS, and The Embassy in the Philippines. Nobody even knows for sure where my case is. All of them contridict each other when called. I bet my Petition is with yours somewhere with the other 298 that have been "Misplaced". Knowing that I'm gonna wait 3 to 6 months for even an interview all over again in Manila is the backbreaker. I have never felt this powerless before. I own my own business, part of the reason I work for myself is because I have learned I can't rely on others in life at all. So this is twice as hard on me too. Not used to losing like this... I will say that your not alone, cause Im there with you

I also like to think that the reason they haven´t approved a recalled case from Vermont yet is that it´s taking them aprox. 2 weeks to do so.

Seems like the process is the same. They receive the RFE back and after 15 days or so they approve it.

But for now we can only guess, since it hasn´t been 15 days since the VSC recalled cases got the RFE update.

Let´s hope for news this week.

I just hope they are not still "trying to figure what to do" with the recalled cases.

Some of us are only waiting for an approval, after dealing with all the IMBRA thing..

They must be ready to reapprove the cases now.

This has been my fear all along. I had posted earlier 2 weeks ago that an officer in Vermont told me that "there is no Protocol to process NOA2's and sure you will get your RFE but..." He kind of stopped there. My big fear is that they really don't know what to do and maybe expect legal challenges to the IMBRA Bill and dont want to be caught up in Lawsuits? At this point I just want things to move forward. This delay is Unforgivable for us to be put on the back burner after being lied to so many times by the NVC and USCIS. The slow burn is starting to boil over again.

zethris, before you rage at the machine, help us understand. Your I-129f was approved in less than a month? And you have the NOAs to prove it? Give the NVC a few minutes to catch up with you. Or you'll bust a main artery over nothing.

It's been a two year long process (well almost) already. The actuall submission didn't occur until later due to learning about this visa process, preparation, ensuring I had a good job to work at for incom requirements, preparation, and also more preparation. My concern is this delay is going to cause some of the evidence to be expired. Fact of the matter is, there are no overseer's overseeing these overseer's so they will allow for documents to expire We already have to renew CENOMAR, clearances, etc. I now may have to come up with another $2500 or so to go visit again next year when I have more time off available, and quite possibly have to re-apply if it doesn't go through by Sept or at the very latest Oct. Then, because there is yet another law on the books to be passed like this one slated this December, I could be lost in a never ending circus of being juggled by the clowns of the DHS and USCIS

I am getting caught in a cycle here, even though the VSC was as fast as everyone has said they were, it is irrelevent to the situation.

I love ya Jersey Girl, you are a great poster by the way, in some ways (except maybe my lower tollerances for this kind of thing) we are kindred spirits in humor.

Im with you Bud!!!

Starting to get Pissed again. It's like a cycle of anger, You get over it, then a couple of weeks pass and your back to square 1. I must admit that I waited to have my Fiance get her CENOMAR and Im hoping her other clearences don't expire. The reason I waited was I kind of expected nonsense like what we are going thru. I know I sound negative, but I have my share of tough breaks lol. This Immigration is such a racket. I too am traveling to the Philippines again.

Actually the government's job is NOT to process applications

Their job is to enforce united states immigration law. The processing of applications is just a by product of the enforcement effort... the government processes the applications so that they can insure that the people entering the united states are in compliance with the law.

The process takes as long as it takes...

There really is little or no sympathy from the american public for people complaining that they may have to wait months or maybe even years for approvals when many in our military face the same if not longer periods of seperation.

Look Not trying to Rip you. But the reason people are becoming Xenophobic again is Because The GOV. HAS NOT ENFORCED THE LAW BY PROTECTING THE BOARDERS.....HELLO?

To answer your second point, I have and presently going through seperation with my own family... You see my family Is A Military Family and I have been through sacrifice before and presently. 1 stepson is in the 82nd Airbourne and the other stepson is active Airforce. Ive raised them both from the ages of 8 and 7 years old.

That's what makes this latest kick in the Balls so hard to take thats all.

Your points are well taken

t&s has one of the MIA cases and posted this to the old thread of recalled NOA2 petitions not too long ago today. I thought you guys would want to know.

Just got off the phone with NVC (New Hampshire), spoke with Jane. They told me my case was recalled and they have it. They will be mailing it to USCIS today for further processing, hopefully it is going to the Vermont office. I don't know if this is because I contacted my congressman and they made an inquiry on my behalf. I wonder how long it takes to get from New Hampshire to Vermont?

Thanks Mew, I just got off the phone with my Congressman's Immigration Specialist again, and he indicated it is entirely possibile that NVC is dribbling them back slowly to avoid the deluge. He also stressed that the formal inquiry sent to Ms. Sarah Taylor (Congressional Liaiason for Immigration) will not only result in her team investigating the specifics of my case, but she can speak with the Secretary about overall process problems and affect overall changes to a problemtaic system. SO, IT MAY BE BEHOOVING FOR ALL AFFECTED PETITIONERS, TO FAX A LETTER TO THEIR CONGRESSPERSON/SENATOR DETAILING THE SITUATION AND REQUESTING A FORMAL INQUIRY FOR YOUR CASE BY MS. TAYLOR. THE MORE PEOPLE THAT DO THIS, THE MORE PRESSURE WILL BE EXERTED TO AFFECT IMPROVMENT.

Cigarovich, I'm still MIA also. All of my worst fears when this nonsense started have come true. Especially when involved with Manila. Only ray of hope I have is my Congressmans office got confirmation from the NVC that my Petition was forwarded to the USCIS on June 28th. That's the last I have heard. The Vermont service center processing time page says April 3rd now, so Hopefully Im close.

I went expecting my Fiance to be here in mid September to now figuiring mid December after Manila gets done with taking there time all over agin. Another tidbit of good news is, Manila Finally made contact with my Fiance... It's only been 4 months

I have lost all hope in anything going right from here on in on this. So I have decided to make another trip to Manila when the interview finally comes. I want to make Freakin' sure our Gov. doesnt screw me over again. I will leave nothing to chance anymore. Our Gov. can F@#$ UP A WET DREAM! I also want to find a Filipino or Asian specialist Immigration Lawyer cause I'm tired of being abused.

Anybody know a good Immigration Lawyer in the connecticut Area? The one I was using is Useless. The Guy actually was taking other phone calls while I sat in front of him in a consultation!!! Here he was stting in a suit and Tie with Birkenstocks on his feet, Scratching his Balls right in front of me!!!!! Then He Hands me some Documents from Thailand from a previous case of his and tries to tell me that "Manila runs the same way... I have heard". No Confidence in him, Nor my Local or Federal Government.

Damn it!!! Now Im really Mad!!!! IM OUT OF SCOTCH!!

Hey Madison Man, Karen @ VSC (after calling NVC) also told me my Petition was sent from NVC to VSC on June 28th too. But 2 days ago, my congressional immigration specialist told me NVC told him thay sent it back that day, i.e., Wednesday 2 days ago. See my posts about formal inquiry with Ms. Sarah Taylor.

Gonna get on it and ask my Congressman for Ms. Taylor to Investigate too! It can't hurt can it?

Thank you Mew

Cigarovich, I'm still MIA also. All of my worst fears when this nonsense started have come true. Especially when involved with Manila. Only ray of hope I have is my Congressmans office got confirmation from the NVC that my Petition was forwarded to the USCIS on June 28th. That's the last I have heard. The Vermont service center processing time page says April 3rd now, so Hopefully Im close.

I went expecting my Fiance to be here in mid September to now figuiring mid December after Manila gets done with taking there time all over agin. Another tidbit of good news is, Manila Finally made contact with my Fiance... It's only been 4 months

I have lost all hope in anything going right from here on in on this. So I have decided to make another trip to Manila when the interview finally comes. I want to make Freakin' sure our Gov. doesnt screw me over again. I will leave nothing to chance anymore. Our Gov. can F@#$ UP A WET DREAM! I also want to find a Filipino or Asian specialist Immigration Lawyer cause I'm tired of being abused.

Anybody know a good Immigration Lawyer in the connecticut Area? The one I was using is Useless. The Guy actually was taking other phone calls while I sat in front of him in a consultation!!! Here he was stting in a suit and Tie with Birkenstocks on his feet, Scratching his Balls right in front of me!!!!! Then He Hands me some Documents from Thailand from a previous case of his and tries to tell me that "Manila runs the same way... I have heard". No Confidence in him, Nor my Local or Federal Government.

Damn it!!! Now Im really Mad!!!! IM OUT OF SCOTCH!!

I might be able to get the ear of Glenn Beck.

I enjoy Beck. I grew up listening to him when he worked for WELI/ KC101. His wife wasa neighbor of a good friend of mine. I emailed Glenn and Stu and got no response. So hopefully your connections are better than mine lol

I would be willing to help...

But my Cynical side says that most people really dont give a Rat's Rearend. As a matter of fact people who I would expect to care do not. On the contrary, I have been told by some that they are "happy the Gov. is taking there time". "The Gov. should check out all of these people coming in really really good!" is another response. I just tell them "Yees I'm all for that, Now if the Gov. would just do there job and PROCESS THE APPLICATIONS!"....... People just don't understand unless THEY are directly affected.