I am now a USC, but still dealing with USCIS!
Jul 7th 2006, 2:42 pm
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I am now a USC, but still dealing with USCIS!
I wish that the fact that I obtained my US citizenship on Wednesday (5th July) meant that I never have to deal with the USCIS again.
Unfortunately, three of us (myself and my two children) entered the United States and only two of us are now citizens - myself and my daughter. My son's application for AOS is now with the Administrative Appeals Office and we have no idea how long it will be before they make their "certified" decision. He only applied for AOS 3 years ago!
So, the Oath Ceremony was an upsetting event for me - especially when we were shown a video of President George W. Bush welcoming us as new citizens and pointing out how he understands how important to all of us "family" is.
Unfortunately, three of us (myself and my two children) entered the United States and only two of us are now citizens - myself and my daughter. My son's application for AOS is now with the Administrative Appeals Office and we have no idea how long it will be before they make their "certified" decision. He only applied for AOS 3 years ago!
So, the Oath Ceremony was an upsetting event for me - especially when we were shown a video of President George W. Bush welcoming us as new citizens and pointing out how he understands how important to all of us "family" is.
Jul 7th 2006, 3:10 pm
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Re: I am now a USC, but still dealing with USCIS!
Originally Posted by Girona40
So, the Oath Ceremony was an upsetting event for me - especially when we were shown a video of President George W. Bush welcoming us as new citizens and pointing out how he understands how important to all of us "family" is.
http://answers.firstgov.gov/cgi-bin/...nduser/ask.php
Jul 7th 2006, 4:00 pm
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Re: I am now a USC, but still dealing with USCIS!
Originally Posted by Ray
Ask your goverment why!!!!!!!!
http://answers.firstgov.gov/cgi-bin/...nduser/ask.php
http://answers.firstgov.gov/cgi-bin/...nduser/ask.php
Jul 7th 2006, 4:08 pm
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Re: I am now a USC, but still dealing with USCIS!
Originally Posted by Girona40
Thank you, Ray, for the suggestion. I have posed the question on the Firstgov. site. Will let you all know if I ever get a reply - don't hold your breath!
Jul 8th 2006, 12:15 am
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Originally Posted by MightBe
I think you will. Whether it will be helpful is to be seen ...
"Thank you for contacting FirstGov.gov.
For information on how to obtain advice on an immigration
case, you may wish to seek legal assistance. To view
information on finding legal assistance, please visit the
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website
at:
http://uscis.gov/graphics/LawsRegs/advice.htm
For further information, please call the USCIS National
Customer Service Center (NCSC) toll-free at 1-800-375-5283.
For complete information on the NCSC's hours of operation,
please visit:
http://uscis.gov/graphics/services/ncsc.htm
If you are outside of the United States, you may contact
the USCIS international office that has jurisdiction over
your country. It should be noted, however, that sometimes
these offices may be located in a third country. To
access a list of USCIS international offices, please visit:
http://uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/worldmap.htm
To access the USCIS homepage, please visit:
http://uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm
We hope you find this information helpful.
We regret that we are unable to accept replies sent to our
mailbox; if you have any further questions about the
government, please do not hesitate to call our National
Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday
through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. eastern time, or send
us another message through our webform at:
http://answers.firstgov.gov/
Regards,
FirstGov.gov Citizen Response Team"
I guess they see the word "immigration" somewhere in the text of your question and they send you this generic reply.
Oh well, hey ho!
Jul 8th 2006, 2:28 am
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Re: I am now a USC, but still dealing with USCIS!
Umm!! that was a con..... try this one
[email protected]
(And Remember to add your name, address, and phone number at the bottom of your message.)
[email protected]
(And Remember to add your name, address, and phone number at the bottom of your message.)
Jul 8th 2006, 3:02 pm
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Re: I am now a USC, but still dealing with USCIS!
Originally Posted by Ray
Umm!! that was a con..... try this one
[email protected]
(And Remember to add your name, address, and phone number at the bottom of your message.)
[email protected]
(And Remember to add your name, address, and phone number at the bottom of your message.)
I am sure if I ask any question again, that relates to immigration, it will only be forwarded to the USCIS. But I'll have another go!
Jul 8th 2006, 3:11 pm
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Re: I am now a USC, but still dealing with USCIS!
Originally Posted by Girona40
Ray, I used this e-mail facility, to e-mail the President, back in 2004. I didn't hear anything in response, but about a two months later I got a letter from the USCIS office in Washington DC telling me that they had been forwarded my e-mail and then proceeded to waffle on about illegal immigration - again a generic response.
I am sure if I ask any question again, that relates to immigration, it will only be forwarded to the USCIS. But I'll have another go!
I am sure if I ask any question again, that relates to immigration, it will only be forwarded to the USCIS. But I'll have another go!
Its said Than Reagan .. did actually phone people who wrote to him ..sometimes.. if it was something that interested him ...
Unfortunately most people though it was a wind up and told him
to piss off... allegedly
Jul 8th 2006, 3:18 pm
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Re: I am now a USC, but still dealing with USCIS!
Originally Posted by Ray
At least it cost nothing ... you may be lucky ..and George will check it out personally .. he sits up every night reading them you know...... lol...
Its said Than Reagan .. did actually phone people who wrote to him ..sometimes.. if it was something that interested him ...
Unfortunately most people though it was a wind up and told him
to piss off... allegedly
Its said Than Reagan .. did actually phone people who wrote to him ..sometimes.. if it was something that interested him ...
Unfortunately most people though it was a wind up and told him
to piss off... allegedly
That's hilarious!
I will let you know what kind of response I get, although I suspect my mail will be forwarded to the local USCIS office.
Jul 8th 2006, 3:23 pm
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Re: I am now a USC, but still dealing with USCIS!
Originally Posted by Girona40
That's hilarious!
I will let you know what kind of response I get, although I suspect my mail will be forwarded to the local USCIS office.
I will let you know what kind of response I get, although I suspect my mail will be forwarded to the local USCIS office.
perhaps I could come and have tea with George to discuss it.....
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Jul 8th 2006, 6:46 pm
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Originally Posted by Ray
Of course you could add ... please dont send me to the USCIS ...
perhaps I could come and have tea with George to discuss it.....
perhaps I could come and have tea with George to discuss it.....
I did ask that it not be forwarded to the USCIS - I only wish I had thought of inviting George to tea at my home. Do you think he will think I was being awfully rude?
Jul 8th 2006, 6:48 pm
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Re: I am now a USC, but still dealing with USCIS!
Originally Posted by Girona40
I did ask that it not be forwarded to the USCIS - I only wish I had thought of inviting George to tea at my home. Do you think he will think I was being awfully rude?
Jul 8th 2006, 9:57 pm
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Re: I am now a USC, but still dealing with USCIS!
I remembered you hired an attorney to help you through this appeal process. What the hell is he doing for you? He should have contacts in the CIS that he can call and check the status and perhaps push it through. Thought that was one of the purposes of retaining an ALIA member immigration attorney.
Originally Posted by Girona40
I wish that the fact that I obtained my US citizenship on Wednesday (5th July) meant that I never have to deal with the USCIS again.
Unfortunately, three of us (myself and my two children) entered the United States and only two of us are now citizens - myself and my daughter. My son's application for AOS is now with the Administrative Appeals Office and we have no idea how long it will be before they make their "certified" decision. He only applied for AOS 3 years ago!
So, the Oath Ceremony was an upsetting event for me - especially when we were shown a video of President George W. Bush welcoming us as new citizens and pointing out how he understands how important to all of us "family" is.
Unfortunately, three of us (myself and my two children) entered the United States and only two of us are now citizens - myself and my daughter. My son's application for AOS is now with the Administrative Appeals Office and we have no idea how long it will be before they make their "certified" decision. He only applied for AOS 3 years ago!
So, the Oath Ceremony was an upsetting event for me - especially when we were shown a video of President George W. Bush welcoming us as new citizens and pointing out how he understands how important to all of us "family" is.
Jul 8th 2006, 11:18 pm
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Re: I am now a USC, but still dealing with USCIS!
Originally Posted by Rete
I remembered you hired an attorney to help you through this appeal process. What the hell is he doing for you? He should have contacts in the CIS that he can call and check the status and perhaps push it through. Thought that was one of the purposes of retaining an ALIA member immigration attorney.
If you recall, the OP's son's case involves a LEGAL issue which as arisen in many locations throughout the United States and therefore now has national importance. A related case invovled a removal proceeding AND district court litigation in Colorado -- and due to a small factual difference from the OP's son's case was resolved. A discussion of that case came up in public discussion at the AILA conference recently concluded in San Antonio.
I've been at this for three decades now and every so often some legal issue comes up and becomes a big bone of contention between the bar and the government. However, these legal issues are not just an intellectual excercise -- they involve real people. If the case is resolved in his favor that will be fine and good. If it goes to litigation, his name may be in the case books.
However, the point is that big legal issues often take time to settle out.
Jul 8th 2006, 11:29 pm
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Re: I am now a USC, but still dealing with USCIS!
I remember the issue. I believe the son entered on a K-2; mom married before his 18th birthday; son was not adjudicated before he was 21 and CIS is now saying he can't be adjudicated based on the K-1 entry and AOS filing because the child protection act does not cover K-2 recipients.
However, I thought that it was a matter of filing for the appeal in a timely manner since there they had a contact at the CIS who was willing to act in their favor if they were to have the appeal in their hands within a certain timeframe. I take it that the OP's attorney was unable to meet this deadline. I don't recall that her posting exactly what had transpired so I was not aware that it might go to litigation until you mentioned it. Why would it go to litigation and not just before an IJ who will make the final decision. It would appear to be the most expedital means of resolving the issues.
Also as she is now a new citizen, why doesn't she just refile the I-130 and I-485 for her son and be done with it. That will be adjudicated long before any litigation would be if that were to occur.
However, I thought that it was a matter of filing for the appeal in a timely manner since there they had a contact at the CIS who was willing to act in their favor if they were to have the appeal in their hands within a certain timeframe. I take it that the OP's attorney was unable to meet this deadline. I don't recall that her posting exactly what had transpired so I was not aware that it might go to litigation until you mentioned it. Why would it go to litigation and not just before an IJ who will make the final decision. It would appear to be the most expedital means of resolving the issues.
Also as she is now a new citizen, why doesn't she just refile the I-130 and I-485 for her son and be done with it. That will be adjudicated long before any litigation would be if that were to occur.
Originally Posted by Folinskyinla
Hi Rete:
If you recall, the OP's son's case involves a LEGAL issue which as arisen in many locations throughout the United States and therefore now has national importance. A related case invovled a removal proceeding AND district court litigation in Colorado -- and due to a small factual difference from the OP's son's case was resolved. A discussion of that case came up in public discussion at the AILA conference recently concluded in San Antonio.
I've been at this for three decades now and every so often some legal issue comes up and becomes a big bone of contention between the bar and the government. However, these legal issues are not just an intellectual excercise -- they involve real people. If the case is resolved in his favor that will be fine and good. If it goes to litigation, his name may be in the case books.
However, the point is that big legal issues often take time to settle out.
If you recall, the OP's son's case involves a LEGAL issue which as arisen in many locations throughout the United States and therefore now has national importance. A related case invovled a removal proceeding AND district court litigation in Colorado -- and due to a small factual difference from the OP's son's case was resolved. A discussion of that case came up in public discussion at the AILA conference recently concluded in San Antonio.
I've been at this for three decades now and every so often some legal issue comes up and becomes a big bone of contention between the bar and the government. However, these legal issues are not just an intellectual excercise -- they involve real people. If the case is resolved in his favor that will be fine and good. If it goes to litigation, his name may be in the case books.
However, the point is that big legal issues often take time to settle out.