orimai

Ok... So here is what I am thinking.... Obviously VJ now has lurkers "fact-checking" so-to-speak people's posts. If a post is found to be offensive to those lurkers and admins, even for something ever so small as asking to stick to a topic..... People will get threatened with violating the TOS. In other words, perhaps get banned for something so ridiculous. Why? Because of political correctness run rampant and so many people being extraordinarily sensitive. Let me give you an example of what might be a violation of your TOS, so you can properly frame your incredibly narrow point of view... Perhaps then, with my sacrifice on VJ after so many years... It may help someone else.  

Example: You are so self absorbed and selfish that you actually report people for simple thoughts and suggestions. You have no room for debate, you just want to ban ban ban based on your feelings; especially if they are hurt! Well get over it! You misconstrue and twist a comment, then reproduce it to fit your narrative, thoughts and feelings. Example: "Please do not violate the TOS by telling others not to post.". When in reality I said: "...I just want to get input in this regard. No need to even respond since that is not an answer to my question.". In adult language, that means please do not respond unless you're addressing the topic. Not an unreasonable thing. Telling others not to post is a blanket statement, and in this context it is clear that I'd just like answers to the topic, not some fluff response from uppity people who love to cause trouble...  Which is below you right? Because your all lurkers and admins and stuff, so you're all righteous and Holy and do-gooders in your own eyes. In conclusion, have fun banning me, any John or Jane with common sense can tell the difference here. And to be totally honest, there is nothing in this example that merits reporting someone or banning someone unless you are in-fact afraid of free speech.

omg I can't believe you, what is so difficult about people just giving their thoughts on the topic? No wonder this country is going down the toilet.

Remind me of what? Wanting to stick to the topic? Forget it. I can't believe how butt hurt and sensitive people have become. Forget it.

Just now, powerpuff said:

Nobody is defensive here. AT ALL.

 

Please do not violate the TOS by telling others not to post. 

Can we stick to the topic please? I don't care about your thoughts, I just want to know about the question posed.

No need to be defensive, I just want to get input in this regard. No need to even respond since that is not an answer to my question.

Right, I understand "by law", but our laws are not exactly being followed at the southern border right now. That is what I am trying to figure out.

I was curious what has changed here under the current admin. I've been reading the travel.state.gov and cdc websites and it appears, at least on the surface, that they are allowing immigrants from any country through the southern border without visa's. It appears, that all you need to present is a passport and proof of vaccination and they'll let anyone in. Can someone verify this or provide more information? 

So we would like to petition (FB4) our siblings to the US from the Philippines. I noticed the USCIS website giving an action date (I think it was) of like 1993. What on god's earth does that mean? People who petitioned their brothers and sisters in 93 are just now getting visas? We are looking at a 30 year wait? What are we missing?

Good morning everyone. Again, sorry for any long pauses between updates. With the Thanksgiving holiday, it has been hard to push forward. As of now, I am still waiting to connect with the firm I had mentioned in a previous post. It seems like a ripe time to be moving ahead with this. Will update as I receive info.

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20141203/us--immigration-texas-0e6478e753.html

Good idea. We should all email Fox News!!!

Just sent the press manager a detailed email. If I get a response, will follow up here.

Good morning all. This is as good a time as ever to update this thread considering recent developments. I've not stopped searching and pursuing this despite the lack of updates. It is more challenging to locate a firm than I anticipated. I did go on the air today to speak on the radio and push this topic a bit more. I've drummed up interest from a firm and will be speaking to them on the matter shortly after Thanksgiving. Keep the faith and hang in there! Tell people that you know what is going on and spread the word please.

Thank you all!

Just wanted to provide a status update. Also wanted to let those of you know how much I appreciate your responses, it is encouraging. Seems hard to find people who will stand up and do what is right so your courage is commendable. If possible, please spread the word about this thread.

I've been in contact with 8 law offices. To this point, 3 have responded and said they only deal with immediate family immigration issues and are not equipped or experienced enough to handle the scope of this case. Starting next week I plan to contact my state bar and attempt to track down/make inquiries from a more competent and ambitious firm.

Thank you all for the support!

Well said.

What baffles me is people that chirp about how grateful they are that they went through this ghastly immigration process to get the benefits of citizenship, and how it keeps out others who are undesirable.

Nothing could be further from the truth. This process acts as a barrier to decent people whilst MILLIONS of illegals just march across the border. Days for them, no fees, no invasive interrogations about everything you have ever done in your life, the work you did, where you've lived, official copies of every damned document they can think of, medical requirements, and for Filipinos they even require a stupid class they have to take where they learn about how awful American husbands can be. You make one tiny mistake like my wife writing the letter "n" not quite clearly enough on a piece of paper - that cost us months of extra time and in other cases you can get denied altogether for some arbitrary and capricious reason. Ten year ban for saying something not true whereas an illegal can commit the crime of illegal entry and is allowed to stay.

There are drug gang thugs who have committed murder that have not only been let in, but the feds are paying amazing amounts of money for their food, shelter, and medical treatment. Whereas if you admit to having taken one puff of a joint in high school - you may not get in at all.

The only thing that can help is elimination of the barriers we legal immigrants face. It took more than a YEAR to finally get them to give us a damn fingerprint appointment, and they already had her fingerprints. They claimed they "expire" in six months - as if people grew new fingers with different prints. Just eliminating the requirement that only the immigration people can take fingerprints - that would have saved us many, many months of anxiety and frustration. We had to get a congressional investigation started just to contact the Anchorage office that takes the fingerprints!

That is the one strategy that has a potential for success. Not suing in court. But demonstrations by legal immigrants holding signs that say "What about us?" or "Double Standard", "Punish Legals, Reward Illegals" and etc. in order to get the process of legal immigration simplified for those who are actually following the law.

Look forward to reading this.

How do you propose we demonstrate? I'm working 40 hours a week to make sure I meet the poverty line limit to bring my husband here legally. I have a proposal for you guys. I will start it in a new thread.

I will keep this thread updated as I move ahead. Appreciate all the conversation and support, I know it's a subject of passion for many people. I also believe this is a rabbit hole of considerable depth and even though I may not be the best at articulating it, know that this is a valid course of action with valid concerns.

I'd jump on board too, but would need to know more of the particulars. Of course, finding a firm to represent folks who did the process legally and without any problems... that might be tough. Not sure how far the "I had to pay for mine but they got theirs for free" argument would get in court.

I don't pretend to have the answers but I am hoping if this moves forward and gains momentum, that it will all become clear.

As of now, I am searching for an attorney who will take the case. Typically, I am running into immigration lawyers who only want to deal with petitions and immediate family concerns. They are not interested in larger cases like this. I know they are out there, just have to find them.

For what? Breach of contract -- what contract? Some tort claim -- what damage do you claim? A civil rights violation -- which of your rights have been abridged? Just saying you want to "sue" without actually stating any potential causes of action isn't very persuasive.

Beyond that, good luck overcoming sovereign immunity, dudes.

I have not gotten that far in the process, just putting my feelers out to see what type of response I can drum up. If we can gain some momentum and interested folks, I am absolutely resolute on pursuing this.

Hi and welcome.

What are the specifics of the lawsuit and what would be required for anyone who wants to get involved?

Hello everyone.

I'd imagine that no matter what side of the aisle your on, since you are here and are interested in, in process of, or have legally petitioned or brought someone to the United States; that you have a genuine and heartfelt interest in what is happening with immigration.

I am one of thousands here on VJ that have been through the process. I've been successful at bringing family over and have also been denied a visa for a relative for simply being $200.00 under the federal poverty guideline.

Regardless of your situation, it's my assumption that most of us here desire lawful and legal immigration. I'd also assume most of us are pretty passionate about this since we have taken the time, spent the money and jumped through the hoops to get our loved ones here under considerable stress.

With recent events and this government letting thousands (if not tens of thousands) into this country illegally, it is becoming increasingly frustrating.

I am here to submit a plea on behalf of all here who have either been successful or unsuccessful at this process.

I believe the federal government should be held accountable for their actions on immigration. We know that the president and others are considering amnesty and/or other programs to allow legal status to many illegals who are already here and are pouring in on a daily basis.

I would like to see who is interested in possibly filing a class action lawsuit against the federal government. This is an especially sensitive area for those of us who have been denied a visa for trivial reasons and yet our federal government still insists on allowing this immigration crisis to continue. This is a double standard and our families are the one's to suffer while the illegals among us are being rewarded.

Yes, sibling petitions for PI are taking 23 years currently.

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/law-and-policy/bulletin/2014/visa-bulletin-for-july-2014.html

People who applied 23 years ago can now start applying for their visas.

Ok I am now sick to my stomach.

Thanks for the info.

To benefit the children have to be under 21 at the time the visa number becomes available.

It is a guess but on current date they will be more likely to be 30 plus.

You can deduct the time taken to process the petition, but USCIS would need to sit on it for a very long time for that to come into play.

You are saying it would take over 20 years to petition them? Because the kids are all under 8 years old.

So they would be 30 something, would need a really odd situation under CSPA to qualify.

Ok that makes zero sense to me

How old are they, most unlikely children would qualify under a F4 anyway

All under 8 years old

When completing I-130 for a sibling, what additional paperwork is needed for their kids or are they automatically petitioned with the sibling on the one I-130?

Thanks!

The federal poverty guideline... Is that number based on gross or net income and would there be an issue if the net income was lower but the gross was higher than the threshold?

Thanks!

My wife who is now a citizen is petitioning her mother. We are curious what it means when the petition is approved (Go to local U.S. consulate to complete visa processing.) We can not seem to find what that means for the alien relative and/or what they will need so we can prepare them. What is involved with that and what will they need? Thanks!

Orimai

Why do you care?

23 years wait just to get a visa. what are they gonna do in the usa in 23 years?