AOS delays?
Mar 13th 2003, 6:07 pm
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AOS delays?
We had our AOS interview in Chicago (based on DV-2003) more than a
month ago. They told us that they need to do some checks in Washington
and then they will send us the green cards by mail. So far nothing...
Our friend had her interview (based on marriage) more than 3 months
ago and she did not hear anything either... I start to worry. Do you
think that it is a good idea to contact BCIS (INS)? Or shall we
contact a local congressperson? What is the average delay between AOS
interview and getting the green card? Thanks, Dan
month ago. They told us that they need to do some checks in Washington
and then they will send us the green cards by mail. So far nothing...
Our friend had her interview (based on marriage) more than 3 months
ago and she did not hear anything either... I start to worry. Do you
think that it is a good idea to contact BCIS (INS)? Or shall we
contact a local congressperson? What is the average delay between AOS
interview and getting the green card? Thanks, Dan
Mar 14th 2003, 3:08 am
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Re: AOS delays?
The problem likely is that all approvals have been halted until the FBI
and CIA respond to the background checks. It used to be that if INS didn't
hear from them in a certain time (something like four weeks or so, I don't
remember), they just assumed there was nothing on file and would approve
your case. Now, they actually have to wait however long it takes for the
FBI or CIA.
This is generally nothing to worry about, but you may want to contact your
Congressperson anyway to draw attention to this issue.
On Thu, 13 Mar 2003 11:07:31 +0000, Dan wrote:
> We had our AOS interview in Chicago (based on DV-2003) more than a
> month ago. They told us that they need to do some checks in Washington
> and then they will send us the green cards by mail. So far nothing...
> Our friend had her interview (based on marriage) more than 3 months
> ago and she did not hear anything either... I start to worry. Do you
> think that it is a good idea to contact BCIS (INS)? Or shall we
> contact a local congressperson? What is the average delay between AOS
> interview and getting the green card? Thanks, Dan
and CIA respond to the background checks. It used to be that if INS didn't
hear from them in a certain time (something like four weeks or so, I don't
remember), they just assumed there was nothing on file and would approve
your case. Now, they actually have to wait however long it takes for the
FBI or CIA.
This is generally nothing to worry about, but you may want to contact your
Congressperson anyway to draw attention to this issue.
On Thu, 13 Mar 2003 11:07:31 +0000, Dan wrote:
> We had our AOS interview in Chicago (based on DV-2003) more than a
> month ago. They told us that they need to do some checks in Washington
> and then they will send us the green cards by mail. So far nothing...
> Our friend had her interview (based on marriage) more than 3 months
> ago and she did not hear anything either... I start to worry. Do you
> think that it is a good idea to contact BCIS (INS)? Or shall we
> contact a local congressperson? What is the average delay between AOS
> interview and getting the green card? Thanks, Dan
Mar 18th 2003, 3:15 am
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Re: AOS delays?
In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
wrote:
> The problem likely is that all approvals have been halted until the FBI
> and CIA respond to the background checks. It used to be that if INS didn't
> hear from them in a certain time (something like four weeks or so, I don't
> remember), they just assumed there was nothing on file and would approve
> your case. Now, they actually have to wait however long it takes for the
> FBI or CIA.
>
> This is generally nothing to worry about, but you may want to contact your
> Congressperson anyway to draw attention to this issue.
>
Very stupid question: how do you go about asking a congressperson to
check, say, why your greencard process is taking ages (or convince the INS
to do so)?
--
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(if you need to email me, use this address =)
wrote:
> The problem likely is that all approvals have been halted until the FBI
> and CIA respond to the background checks. It used to be that if INS didn't
> hear from them in a certain time (something like four weeks or so, I don't
> remember), they just assumed there was nothing on file and would approve
> your case. Now, they actually have to wait however long it takes for the
> FBI or CIA.
>
> This is generally nothing to worry about, but you may want to contact your
> Congressperson anyway to draw attention to this issue.
>
Very stupid question: how do you go about asking a congressperson to
check, say, why your greencard process is taking ages (or convince the INS
to do so)?
--
Mauricio raubvogel-yahoo-com
(if you need to email me, use this address =)
Mar 18th 2003, 4:13 am
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Re: AOS delays?
On Tue, 18 Mar 2003 04:15:51 +0000, Mauricio wrote:
> In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
> wrote:
>
>> The problem likely is that all approvals have been halted until the FBI
>> and CIA respond to the background checks. It used to be that if INS didn't
>> hear from them in a certain time (something like four weeks or so, I don't
>> remember), they just assumed there was nothing on file and would approve
>> your case. Now, they actually have to wait however long it takes for the
>> FBI or CIA.
>>
>> This is generally nothing to worry about, but you may want to contact your
>> Congressperson anyway to draw attention to this issue.
>>
> Very stupid question: how do you go about asking a congressperson to
> check, say, why your greencard process is taking ages (or convince the INS
> to do so)?
Go to http://www.house.gov and find out who your Congressperson is and how
to contact the office. Most Congresspeople have Web sites with all this
information.
You can also try to use your state's Senator instead. Unless you live in a
very small state, your Senators are likely to be more busy and give you
less attention. On the other hand, I chose to contact a Senator rather
than Representative because my particular Rep back here was rabidly
anti-immigrant (he retired since).
> In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
> wrote:
>
>> The problem likely is that all approvals have been halted until the FBI
>> and CIA respond to the background checks. It used to be that if INS didn't
>> hear from them in a certain time (something like four weeks or so, I don't
>> remember), they just assumed there was nothing on file and would approve
>> your case. Now, they actually have to wait however long it takes for the
>> FBI or CIA.
>>
>> This is generally nothing to worry about, but you may want to contact your
>> Congressperson anyway to draw attention to this issue.
>>
> Very stupid question: how do you go about asking a congressperson to
> check, say, why your greencard process is taking ages (or convince the INS
> to do so)?
Go to http://www.house.gov and find out who your Congressperson is and how
to contact the office. Most Congresspeople have Web sites with all this
information.
You can also try to use your state's Senator instead. Unless you live in a
very small state, your Senators are likely to be more busy and give you
less attention. On the other hand, I chose to contact a Senator rather
than Representative because my particular Rep back here was rabidly
anti-immigrant (he retired since).
Mar 19th 2003, 12:15 am
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Re: AOS delays?
In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
wrote:
> On Tue, 18 Mar 2003 04:15:51 +0000, Mauricio wrote:
>
> > In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
> > wrote:
> >
> >> The problem likely is that all approvals have been halted until the FBI
> >> and CIA respond to the background checks. It used to be that if INS didn't
> >> hear from them in a certain time (something like four weeks or so, I don't
> >> remember), they just assumed there was nothing on file and would approve
> >> your case. Now, they actually have to wait however long it takes for the
> >> FBI or CIA.
> >>
> >> This is generally nothing to worry about, but you may want to contact your
> >> Congressperson anyway to draw attention to this issue.
> >>
> > Very stupid question: how do you go about asking a congressperson to
> > check, say, why your greencard process is taking ages (or convince the INS
> > to do so)?
>
> Go to http://www.house.gov and find out who your Congressperson is and how
> to contact the office. Most Congresspeople have Web sites with all this
> information.
>
> You can also try to use your state's Senator instead. Unless you live in a
> very small state, your Senators are likely to be more busy and give you
> less attention. On the other hand, I chose to contact a Senator rather
> than Representative because my particular Rep back here was rabidly
> anti-immigrant (he retired since).
Thanks for the reply, but I guess the question was: what to say so
he/she/it will actually want to do something instead of using the letter
as scratch paper. =)
--
Mauricio raubvogel-yahoo-com
(if you need to email me, use this address =)
wrote:
> On Tue, 18 Mar 2003 04:15:51 +0000, Mauricio wrote:
>
> > In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
> > wrote:
> >
> >> The problem likely is that all approvals have been halted until the FBI
> >> and CIA respond to the background checks. It used to be that if INS didn't
> >> hear from them in a certain time (something like four weeks or so, I don't
> >> remember), they just assumed there was nothing on file and would approve
> >> your case. Now, they actually have to wait however long it takes for the
> >> FBI or CIA.
> >>
> >> This is generally nothing to worry about, but you may want to contact your
> >> Congressperson anyway to draw attention to this issue.
> >>
> > Very stupid question: how do you go about asking a congressperson to
> > check, say, why your greencard process is taking ages (or convince the INS
> > to do so)?
>
> Go to http://www.house.gov and find out who your Congressperson is and how
> to contact the office. Most Congresspeople have Web sites with all this
> information.
>
> You can also try to use your state's Senator instead. Unless you live in a
> very small state, your Senators are likely to be more busy and give you
> less attention. On the other hand, I chose to contact a Senator rather
> than Representative because my particular Rep back here was rabidly
> anti-immigrant (he retired since).
Thanks for the reply, but I guess the question was: what to say so
he/she/it will actually want to do something instead of using the letter
as scratch paper. =)
--
Mauricio raubvogel-yahoo-com
(if you need to email me, use this address =)
Mar 19th 2003, 5:55 am
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Re: AOS delays?
On Wed, 19 Mar 2003 01:15:19 +0000, Mauricio wrote:
> In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
> wrote:
>
>> On Tue, 18 Mar 2003 04:15:51 +0000, Mauricio wrote:
>>
>> > In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> >> The problem likely is that all approvals have been halted until the FBI
>> >> and CIA respond to the background checks. It used to be that if INS didn't
>> >> hear from them in a certain time (something like four weeks or so, I don't
>> >> remember), they just assumed there was nothing on file and would approve
>> >> your case. Now, they actually have to wait however long it takes for the
>> >> FBI or CIA.
>> >>
>> >> This is generally nothing to worry about, but you may want to contact your
>> >> Congressperson anyway to draw attention to this issue.
>> >>
>> > Very stupid question: how do you go about asking a congressperson to
>> > check, say, why your greencard process is taking ages (or convince the INS
>> > to do so)?
>>
>> Go to http://www.house.gov and find out who your Congressperson is and how
>> to contact the office. Most Congresspeople have Web sites with all this
>> information.
>>
>> You can also try to use your state's Senator instead. Unless you live in a
>> very small state, your Senators are likely to be more busy and give you
>> less attention. On the other hand, I chose to contact a Senator rather
>> than Representative because my particular Rep back here was rabidly
>> anti-immigrant (he retired since).
>
> Thanks for the reply, but I guess the question was: what to say so
> he/she/it will actually want to do something instead of using the letter
> as scratch paper. =)
How about calling and talking to the actual person in charge of dealing
with the BCIS? They often have somebody who handles nothing but
immigration matters day after day.
> In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
> wrote:
>
>> On Tue, 18 Mar 2003 04:15:51 +0000, Mauricio wrote:
>>
>> > In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> >> The problem likely is that all approvals have been halted until the FBI
>> >> and CIA respond to the background checks. It used to be that if INS didn't
>> >> hear from them in a certain time (something like four weeks or so, I don't
>> >> remember), they just assumed there was nothing on file and would approve
>> >> your case. Now, they actually have to wait however long it takes for the
>> >> FBI or CIA.
>> >>
>> >> This is generally nothing to worry about, but you may want to contact your
>> >> Congressperson anyway to draw attention to this issue.
>> >>
>> > Very stupid question: how do you go about asking a congressperson to
>> > check, say, why your greencard process is taking ages (or convince the INS
>> > to do so)?
>>
>> Go to http://www.house.gov and find out who your Congressperson is and how
>> to contact the office. Most Congresspeople have Web sites with all this
>> information.
>>
>> You can also try to use your state's Senator instead. Unless you live in a
>> very small state, your Senators are likely to be more busy and give you
>> less attention. On the other hand, I chose to contact a Senator rather
>> than Representative because my particular Rep back here was rabidly
>> anti-immigrant (he retired since).
>
> Thanks for the reply, but I guess the question was: what to say so
> he/she/it will actually want to do something instead of using the letter
> as scratch paper. =)
How about calling and talking to the actual person in charge of dealing
with the BCIS? They often have somebody who handles nothing but
immigration matters day after day.
Mar 19th 2003, 7:57 pm
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Re: AOS delays?
"Mauricio" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
> wrote:
> > On Tue, 18 Mar 2003 04:15:51 +0000, Mauricio wrote:
> > > In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
> > > wrote:
> > >> The problem likely is that all approvals have been halted until the
FBI
> > >> and CIA respond to the background checks. It used to be that if INS
didn't
> > >> hear from them in a certain time (something like four weeks or so, I
don't
> > >> remember), they just assumed there was nothing on file and would
approve
> > >> your case. Now, they actually have to wait however long it takes for
the
> > >> FBI or CIA.
> > >>
> > >> This is generally nothing to worry about, but you may want to contact
your
> > >> Congressperson anyway to draw attention to this issue.
> > >>
> > > Very stupid question: how do you go about asking a congressperson
to
> > > check, say, why your greencard process is taking ages (or convince the
INS
> > > to do so)?
> >
> > Go to http://www.house.gov and find out who your Congressperson is and
how
> > to contact the office. Most Congresspeople have Web sites with all this
> > information.
> >
> > You can also try to use your state's Senator instead. Unless you live in
a
> > very small state, your Senators are likely to be more busy and give you
> > less attention. On the other hand, I chose to contact a Senator rather
> > than Representative because my particular Rep back here was rabidly
> > anti-immigrant (he retired since).
> Thanks for the reply, but I guess the question was: what to say so
> he/she/it will actually want to do something instead of using the letter
> as scratch paper. =)
The Congressperson's office will handle immigration matters which are beyond
the usual processing time, or which have become so urgent after filing that
it is reasonable to ask for expedited processing.
You should telephone the local office, ask to speak with a staff person in
charge of immigration inquiries, and briefly describe your situation. Ask
for a copy of the Privacy Release Notice which you must sign to allow the
Congressperson to inquire on your behalf. Fill out the form, sign it,
attach a one-page letter summarizing your situation, and fax it to the staff
member. A day or two later, call to see how the inquiry is going.
news:[email protected]...
> In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
> wrote:
> > On Tue, 18 Mar 2003 04:15:51 +0000, Mauricio wrote:
> > > In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
> > > wrote:
> > >> The problem likely is that all approvals have been halted until the
FBI
> > >> and CIA respond to the background checks. It used to be that if INS
didn't
> > >> hear from them in a certain time (something like four weeks or so, I
don't
> > >> remember), they just assumed there was nothing on file and would
approve
> > >> your case. Now, they actually have to wait however long it takes for
the
> > >> FBI or CIA.
> > >>
> > >> This is generally nothing to worry about, but you may want to contact
your
> > >> Congressperson anyway to draw attention to this issue.
> > >>
> > > Very stupid question: how do you go about asking a congressperson
to
> > > check, say, why your greencard process is taking ages (or convince the
INS
> > > to do so)?
> >
> > Go to http://www.house.gov and find out who your Congressperson is and
how
> > to contact the office. Most Congresspeople have Web sites with all this
> > information.
> >
> > You can also try to use your state's Senator instead. Unless you live in
a
> > very small state, your Senators are likely to be more busy and give you
> > less attention. On the other hand, I chose to contact a Senator rather
> > than Representative because my particular Rep back here was rabidly
> > anti-immigrant (he retired since).
> Thanks for the reply, but I guess the question was: what to say so
> he/she/it will actually want to do something instead of using the letter
> as scratch paper. =)
The Congressperson's office will handle immigration matters which are beyond
the usual processing time, or which have become so urgent after filing that
it is reasonable to ask for expedited processing.
You should telephone the local office, ask to speak with a staff person in
charge of immigration inquiries, and briefly describe your situation. Ask
for a copy of the Privacy Release Notice which you must sign to allow the
Congressperson to inquire on your behalf. Fill out the form, sign it,
attach a one-page letter summarizing your situation, and fax it to the staff
member. A day or two later, call to see how the inquiry is going.
Mar 21st 2003, 3:58 am
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In article , "Sylvia Ottemoeller"
wrote:
> "Mauricio" wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
> > In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
> > wrote:
>
> > > On Tue, 18 Mar 2003 04:15:51 +0000, Mauricio wrote:
>
> > > > In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
> > > > wrote:
>
> > > >> The problem likely is that all approvals have been halted until the
> FBI
> > > >> and CIA respond to the background checks. It used to be that if INS
> didn't
> > > >> hear from them in a certain time (something like four weeks or so, I
> don't
> > > >> remember), they just assumed there was nothing on file and would
> approve
> > > >> your case. Now, they actually have to wait however long it takes for
> the
> > > >> FBI or CIA.
> > > >>
> > > >> This is generally nothing to worry about, but you may want to contact
> your
> > > >> Congressperson anyway to draw attention to this issue.
> > > >>
> > > > Very stupid question: how do you go about asking a congressperson
> to
> > > > check, say, why your greencard process is taking ages (or convince the
> INS
> > > > to do so)?
> > >
> > > Go to http://www.house.gov and find out who your Congressperson is and
> how
> > > to contact the office. Most Congresspeople have Web sites with all this
> > > information.
> > >
> > > You can also try to use your state's Senator instead. Unless you live in
> a
> > > very small state, your Senators are likely to be more busy and give you
> > > less attention. On the other hand, I chose to contact a Senator rather
> > > than Representative because my particular Rep back here was rabidly
> > > anti-immigrant (he retired since).
> >
> > Thanks for the reply, but I guess the question was: what to say so
> > he/she/it will actually want to do something instead of using the letter
> > as scratch paper. =)
>
> The Congressperson's office will handle immigration matters which are beyond
> the usual processing time, or which have become so urgent after filing that
> it is reasonable to ask for expedited processing.
>
> You should telephone the local office, ask to speak with a staff person in
> charge of immigration inquiries, and briefly describe your situation. Ask
> for a copy of the Privacy Release Notice which you must sign to allow the
> Congressperson to inquire on your behalf. Fill out the form, sign it,
> attach a one-page letter summarizing your situation, and fax it to the staff
> member. A day or two later, call to see how the inquiry is going.
Thanks for the info! I will be doing that this friday.
--
Mauricio raubvogel-yahoo-com
(if you need to email me, use this address =)
wrote:
> "Mauricio" wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
> > In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
> > wrote:
>
> > > On Tue, 18 Mar 2003 04:15:51 +0000, Mauricio wrote:
>
> > > > In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
> > > > wrote:
>
> > > >> The problem likely is that all approvals have been halted until the
> FBI
> > > >> and CIA respond to the background checks. It used to be that if INS
> didn't
> > > >> hear from them in a certain time (something like four weeks or so, I
> don't
> > > >> remember), they just assumed there was nothing on file and would
> approve
> > > >> your case. Now, they actually have to wait however long it takes for
> the
> > > >> FBI or CIA.
> > > >>
> > > >> This is generally nothing to worry about, but you may want to contact
> your
> > > >> Congressperson anyway to draw attention to this issue.
> > > >>
> > > > Very stupid question: how do you go about asking a congressperson
> to
> > > > check, say, why your greencard process is taking ages (or convince the
> INS
> > > > to do so)?
> > >
> > > Go to http://www.house.gov and find out who your Congressperson is and
> how
> > > to contact the office. Most Congresspeople have Web sites with all this
> > > information.
> > >
> > > You can also try to use your state's Senator instead. Unless you live in
> a
> > > very small state, your Senators are likely to be more busy and give you
> > > less attention. On the other hand, I chose to contact a Senator rather
> > > than Representative because my particular Rep back here was rabidly
> > > anti-immigrant (he retired since).
> >
> > Thanks for the reply, but I guess the question was: what to say so
> > he/she/it will actually want to do something instead of using the letter
> > as scratch paper. =)
>
> The Congressperson's office will handle immigration matters which are beyond
> the usual processing time, or which have become so urgent after filing that
> it is reasonable to ask for expedited processing.
>
> You should telephone the local office, ask to speak with a staff person in
> charge of immigration inquiries, and briefly describe your situation. Ask
> for a copy of the Privacy Release Notice which you must sign to allow the
> Congressperson to inquire on your behalf. Fill out the form, sign it,
> attach a one-page letter summarizing your situation, and fax it to the staff
> member. A day or two later, call to see how the inquiry is going.
Thanks for the info! I will be doing that this friday.
--
Mauricio raubvogel-yahoo-com
(if you need to email me, use this address =)
Mar 23rd 2003, 11:07 pm
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Re: AOS delays?
Ingo Pakleppa wrote:
> The problem likely is that all approvals have been halted until the FBI
> and CIA respond to the background checks. It used to be that if INS didn't
> hear from them in a certain time (something like four weeks or so, I don't
> remember), they just assumed there was nothing on file and would approve
> your case. Now, they actually have to wait however long it takes for the
> FBI or CIA.
>
> This is generally nothing to worry about, but you may want to contact your
> Congressperson anyway to draw attention to this issue.
>
> On Thu, 13 Mar 2003 11:07:31 +0000, Dan wrote:
>
>
>>We had our AOS interview in Chicago (based on DV-2003) more than a
>>month ago. They told us that they need to do some checks in Washington
>>and then they will send us the green cards by mail. So far nothing...
>>Our friend had her interview (based on marriage) more than 3 months
>>ago and she did not hear anything either... I start to worry. Do you
>>think that it is a good idea to contact BCIS (INS)? Or shall we
>>contact a local congressperson? What is the average delay between AOS
>>interview and getting the green card? Thanks, Dan
>
>
It also depends on whether there has been a positive IBIS "hit" that may
require further investigation. If there is a "hit", then BCIS cannot
act until paper clearances are received, which takes longer.
Some general advice for people filling out forms: put full middle names
for everyone listed on the form, even if the form asks for only a middle
initial. If there is no middle name, put "(no middle name)" in the box
where it asks for a middle initial or name. This helps prevent false
positives from delaying your case.
--
Above intended as general commentary, not legal advice.
Your mileage may vary.
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> The problem likely is that all approvals have been halted until the FBI
> and CIA respond to the background checks. It used to be that if INS didn't
> hear from them in a certain time (something like four weeks or so, I don't
> remember), they just assumed there was nothing on file and would approve
> your case. Now, they actually have to wait however long it takes for the
> FBI or CIA.
>
> This is generally nothing to worry about, but you may want to contact your
> Congressperson anyway to draw attention to this issue.
>
> On Thu, 13 Mar 2003 11:07:31 +0000, Dan wrote:
>
>
>>We had our AOS interview in Chicago (based on DV-2003) more than a
>>month ago. They told us that they need to do some checks in Washington
>>and then they will send us the green cards by mail. So far nothing...
>>Our friend had her interview (based on marriage) more than 3 months
>>ago and she did not hear anything either... I start to worry. Do you
>>think that it is a good idea to contact BCIS (INS)? Or shall we
>>contact a local congressperson? What is the average delay between AOS
>>interview and getting the green card? Thanks, Dan
>
>
It also depends on whether there has been a positive IBIS "hit" that may
require further investigation. If there is a "hit", then BCIS cannot
act until paper clearances are received, which takes longer.
Some general advice for people filling out forms: put full middle names
for everyone listed on the form, even if the form asks for only a middle
initial. If there is no middle name, put "(no middle name)" in the box
where it asks for a middle initial or name. This helps prevent false
positives from delaying your case.
--
Above intended as general commentary, not legal advice.
Your mileage may vary.
================================================== =============
Jonathan McNeil Wong Voice: 510-451-0544
Donahue, Gallagher Woods LLP Facsimile: 510-832-1486
P.O. Box 12979 URL: http://www.donahue.com
Oakland, CA 94604-2979 E-mail: [email protected]
================================================== =============
Mar 24th 2003, 12:28 am
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Re: AOS delays?
Mauricio wrote:
> In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
> wrote:
>
>
>>The problem likely is that all approvals have been halted until the FBI
>>and CIA respond to the background checks. It used to be that if INS didn't
>>hear from them in a certain time (something like four weeks or so, I don't
>>remember), they just assumed there was nothing on file and would approve
>>your case. Now, they actually have to wait however long it takes for the
>>FBI or CIA.
>>This is generally nothing to worry about, but you may want to contact your
>>Congressperson anyway to draw attention to this issue.
>
> Very stupid question: how do you go about asking a congressperson to
> check, say, why your greencard process is taking ages (or convince the INS
> to do so)?
>
Every member of Congress has field workers who deal with immigration
issues. Call your member of Congress and ask.
--
Above intended as general commentary, not legal advice.
Your mileage may vary.
================================================== =============
Jonathan McNeil Wong Voice: 510-451-0544
Donahue, Gallagher Woods LLP Facsimile: 510-832-1486
P.O. Box 12979 URL: http://www.donahue.com
Oakland, CA 94604-2979 E-mail: [email protected]
================================================== =============
> In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
> wrote:
>
>
>>The problem likely is that all approvals have been halted until the FBI
>>and CIA respond to the background checks. It used to be that if INS didn't
>>hear from them in a certain time (something like four weeks or so, I don't
>>remember), they just assumed there was nothing on file and would approve
>>your case. Now, they actually have to wait however long it takes for the
>>FBI or CIA.
>>This is generally nothing to worry about, but you may want to contact your
>>Congressperson anyway to draw attention to this issue.
>
> Very stupid question: how do you go about asking a congressperson to
> check, say, why your greencard process is taking ages (or convince the INS
> to do so)?
>
Every member of Congress has field workers who deal with immigration
issues. Call your member of Congress and ask.
--
Above intended as general commentary, not legal advice.
Your mileage may vary.
================================================== =============
Jonathan McNeil Wong Voice: 510-451-0544
Donahue, Gallagher Woods LLP Facsimile: 510-832-1486
P.O. Box 12979 URL: http://www.donahue.com
Oakland, CA 94604-2979 E-mail: [email protected]
================================================== =============
Apr 2nd 2003, 1:27 pm
#11
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: AOS delays?
In article , [email protected] wrote:
> Mauricio wrote:
> > In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
> > wrote:
> >
> >
> >>The problem likely is that all approvals have been halted until the FBI
> >>and CIA respond to the background checks. It used to be that if INS didn't
> >>hear from them in a certain time (something like four weeks or so, I don't
> >>remember), they just assumed there was nothing on file and would approve
> >>your case. Now, they actually have to wait however long it takes for the
> >>FBI or CIA.
> >>
> >>This is generally nothing to worry about, but you may want to contact your
> >>Congressperson anyway to draw attention to this issue.
> >>
> >
> > Very stupid question: how do you go about asking a congressperson to
> > check, say, why your greencard process is taking ages (or convince the INS
> > to do so)?
> >
>
> Every member of Congress has field workers who deal with immigration
> issues. Call your member of Congress and ask.
Here is an update: on Marc 24 I called my congressman's local office.
As Ingo mentioned, I received the Privacy Release Notice, which I filled,
copied, and mailed back with a copy of my I-485 receipt and my EAD card.
on the 31st, I called and got the answering machine, so I left a message
asking if they needed anything else from me. I also gave my cell number
in case they wanted to call back and talk to me directly. Yesterday,
while I was out they called. Since my application was received in July of
2001 and the INS is right now dealing with 2000 cases, they said there is
nothing they can do, even though the receipt said this would take up to a
year to be processed.
How should I take that? Does my congressman cannot indeed help me or he
might be rather anti-immigrant and found a polite way not to do a thing?
Should I now try my senator?
--
Mauricio raubvogel-yahoo-com
(if you need to email me, use this address =)
> Mauricio wrote:
> > In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
> > wrote:
> >
> >
> >>The problem likely is that all approvals have been halted until the FBI
> >>and CIA respond to the background checks. It used to be that if INS didn't
> >>hear from them in a certain time (something like four weeks or so, I don't
> >>remember), they just assumed there was nothing on file and would approve
> >>your case. Now, they actually have to wait however long it takes for the
> >>FBI or CIA.
> >>
> >>This is generally nothing to worry about, but you may want to contact your
> >>Congressperson anyway to draw attention to this issue.
> >>
> >
> > Very stupid question: how do you go about asking a congressperson to
> > check, say, why your greencard process is taking ages (or convince the INS
> > to do so)?
> >
>
> Every member of Congress has field workers who deal with immigration
> issues. Call your member of Congress and ask.
Here is an update: on Marc 24 I called my congressman's local office.
As Ingo mentioned, I received the Privacy Release Notice, which I filled,
copied, and mailed back with a copy of my I-485 receipt and my EAD card.
on the 31st, I called and got the answering machine, so I left a message
asking if they needed anything else from me. I also gave my cell number
in case they wanted to call back and talk to me directly. Yesterday,
while I was out they called. Since my application was received in July of
2001 and the INS is right now dealing with 2000 cases, they said there is
nothing they can do, even though the receipt said this would take up to a
year to be processed.
How should I take that? Does my congressman cannot indeed help me or he
might be rather anti-immigrant and found a polite way not to do a thing?
Should I now try my senator?
--
Mauricio raubvogel-yahoo-com
(if you need to email me, use this address =)
Apr 2nd 2003, 10:25 pm
#12
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: AOS delays?
"Mauricio" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article , [email protected] wrote:
> > Mauricio wrote:
> > > In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
> > > wrote:
> > >>The problem likely is that all approvals have been halted until the
FBI
> > >>and CIA respond to the background checks. It used to be that if INS
didn't
> > >>hear from them in a certain time (something like four weeks or so, I
don't
> > >>remember), they just assumed there was nothing on file and would
approve
> > >>your case. Now, they actually have to wait however long it takes for
the
> > >>FBI or CIA.
> > >>
> > >>This is generally nothing to worry about, but you may want to contact
your
> > >>Congressperson anyway to draw attention to this issue.
> > > Very stupid question: how do you go about asking a congressperson
to
> > > check, say, why your greencard process is taking ages (or convince the
INS
> > > to do so)?
> > Every member of Congress has field workers who deal with immigration
> > issues. Call your member of Congress and ask.
> Here is an update: on Marc 24 I called my congressman's local office.
> As Ingo mentioned, I received the Privacy Release Notice, which I filled,
> copied, and mailed back with a copy of my I-485 receipt and my EAD card.
> on the 31st, I called and got the answering machine, so I left a message
> asking if they needed anything else from me. I also gave my cell number
> in case they wanted to call back and talk to me directly. Yesterday,
> while I was out they called. Since my application was received in July of
> 2001 and the INS is right now dealing with 2000 cases, they said there is
> nothing they can do, even though the receipt said this would take up to a
> year to be processed.
> How should I take that? Does my congressman cannot indeed help me
He probably cannot get your case approved.
or he
> might be rather anti-immigrant and found a polite way not to do a thing?
> Should I now try my senator?
The congressman can only get INS to approve a case which has been pending
longer than the usual processing time, or which have become urgent, and
eligible for expedited processing, ahead of other cases received about the
same time.
You could try to verify the usual processing time for your INS office. See
http://www.shusterman.com/toc-sc.html.
You could review the reasons for expedited processing. The standards are
very tough to meet.
Expeditious Handling Requests:
Expedited processing will be granted on a case-by-case basis. Expedite
requests will be considered under the following criteria:
Significant public health concerns;
Significant environmental concerns;
Significant loss of revenue by the petitioner;
Compelling national or regional interest;
Significant job creation or loss;
Extraordinary industry specific circumstances;
Significant humanitarian concerns; or
When an expedite is determined to be in the best interest of BCIS.
news:[email protected]...
> In article , [email protected] wrote:
> > Mauricio wrote:
> > > In article , "Ingo Pakleppa"
> > > wrote:
> > >>The problem likely is that all approvals have been halted until the
FBI
> > >>and CIA respond to the background checks. It used to be that if INS
didn't
> > >>hear from them in a certain time (something like four weeks or so, I
don't
> > >>remember), they just assumed there was nothing on file and would
approve
> > >>your case. Now, they actually have to wait however long it takes for
the
> > >>FBI or CIA.
> > >>
> > >>This is generally nothing to worry about, but you may want to contact
your
> > >>Congressperson anyway to draw attention to this issue.
> > > Very stupid question: how do you go about asking a congressperson
to
> > > check, say, why your greencard process is taking ages (or convince the
INS
> > > to do so)?
> > Every member of Congress has field workers who deal with immigration
> > issues. Call your member of Congress and ask.
> Here is an update: on Marc 24 I called my congressman's local office.
> As Ingo mentioned, I received the Privacy Release Notice, which I filled,
> copied, and mailed back with a copy of my I-485 receipt and my EAD card.
> on the 31st, I called and got the answering machine, so I left a message
> asking if they needed anything else from me. I also gave my cell number
> in case they wanted to call back and talk to me directly. Yesterday,
> while I was out they called. Since my application was received in July of
> 2001 and the INS is right now dealing with 2000 cases, they said there is
> nothing they can do, even though the receipt said this would take up to a
> year to be processed.
> How should I take that? Does my congressman cannot indeed help me
He probably cannot get your case approved.
or he
> might be rather anti-immigrant and found a polite way not to do a thing?
> Should I now try my senator?
The congressman can only get INS to approve a case which has been pending
longer than the usual processing time, or which have become urgent, and
eligible for expedited processing, ahead of other cases received about the
same time.
You could try to verify the usual processing time for your INS office. See
http://www.shusterman.com/toc-sc.html.
You could review the reasons for expedited processing. The standards are
very tough to meet.
Expeditious Handling Requests:
Expedited processing will be granted on a case-by-case basis. Expedite
requests will be considered under the following criteria:
Significant public health concerns;
Significant environmental concerns;
Significant loss of revenue by the petitioner;
Compelling national or regional interest;
Significant job creation or loss;
Extraordinary industry specific circumstances;
Significant humanitarian concerns; or
When an expedite is determined to be in the best interest of BCIS.
Apr 2nd 2003, 11:11 pm
#13
Howling at the Moon
Joined: Oct 2002
Location: Incline Village, NV
Posts: 3,742
When an expedite is determined to be in the best interest of BCIS.
I just LOVE that last one.
I'm sorry no matter how many times I see it it never fails to make me chuckle...
I just LOVE that last one.
I'm sorry no matter how many times I see it it never fails to make me chuckle...
Apr 4th 2003, 2:04 pm
#14
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: AOS delays?
In article , "Sylvia Ottemoeller"
wrote:
> The congressman can only get INS to approve a case which has been pending
> longer than the usual processing time, or which have become urgent, and
> eligible for expedited processing, ahead of other cases received about the
> same time.
>
> You could try to verify the usual processing time for your INS office. See
> http://www.shusterman.com/toc-sc.html.
>
According to that link, TX is dealing with the work-based I-485
requests of Nov 2001. It seems it will be a long wait; I wonder how long
it will take to reach July 2002. =(
> You could review the reasons for expedited processing. The standards are
> very tough to meet.
>
>
> Expeditious Handling Requests:
>
> Expedited processing will be granted on a case-by-case basis. Expedite
> requests will be considered under the following criteria:
>
> Significant public health concerns;
> Significant environmental concerns;
> Significant loss of revenue by the petitioner;
The petitioner here is the sponsoring company, right?
> Compelling national or regional interest;
> Significant job creation or loss;
> Extraordinary industry specific circumstances;
> Significant humanitarian concerns; or
> When an expedite is determined to be in the best interest of BCIS.
--
Mauricio raubvogel-yahoo-com
(if you need to email me, use this address =)
wrote:
> The congressman can only get INS to approve a case which has been pending
> longer than the usual processing time, or which have become urgent, and
> eligible for expedited processing, ahead of other cases received about the
> same time.
>
> You could try to verify the usual processing time for your INS office. See
> http://www.shusterman.com/toc-sc.html.
>
According to that link, TX is dealing with the work-based I-485
requests of Nov 2001. It seems it will be a long wait; I wonder how long
it will take to reach July 2002. =(
> You could review the reasons for expedited processing. The standards are
> very tough to meet.
>
>
> Expeditious Handling Requests:
>
> Expedited processing will be granted on a case-by-case basis. Expedite
> requests will be considered under the following criteria:
>
> Significant public health concerns;
> Significant environmental concerns;
> Significant loss of revenue by the petitioner;
The petitioner here is the sponsoring company, right?
> Compelling national or regional interest;
> Significant job creation or loss;
> Extraordinary industry specific circumstances;
> Significant humanitarian concerns; or
> When an expedite is determined to be in the best interest of BCIS.
--
Mauricio raubvogel-yahoo-com
(if you need to email me, use this address =)
Apr 4th 2003, 4:16 pm
#15
Forum Regular
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 54
Mauricio,
Read again - TSC is processing Employment Based I-485s dated
11/1/2000 (not 2001 as stated in your post)
*sigh*
britintx
Read again - TSC is processing Employment Based I-485s dated
11/1/2000 (not 2001 as stated in your post)
*sigh*
britintx