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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #25 on: December 13, 2006, 10:15:08 AM »
Any recourse if it is a two year - which probably will occur with our luck  ::)? 
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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #26 on: January 23, 2007, 09:39:37 AM »
OK, its been more than 60 days since we went to immigration in NYC and all we got for it was fingerprints so I made another infopass appointment and went on down to immigration with my wife.  Luckily, we did not have to bring our baby because MIL is here and happy to watch her. 

Anyway, we made an infopass appointment and made our way up to get processed.  We got a number in the event Mrs. Rodriguez was not available.  When we got to the big room full of immigrant cases to wait to be called I had my wife sit down and I went to look for Mrs. Rodriguez.  Luckily she was available and she had me bring my wife and we went with Mrs. Rodriguez directly to a large black lady (I'll call her Mrs. Big) who pulled up my wife's case on a screen.  Mrs. Big said nothing was done yet but in 30 days she should have something mailed to her.  I asked about doing another I-131.  They told me to wait six weeks and then come back and if it is still not resolved they will push our I-131 through at that time point.  They gave us a pass that lets them come to see either one of them any time we want, but asked that we wait six weeks and if they do not receive anything in the mail to come back to them.  They said they are trying as hard as they can in the New York office but there is little they could do to help our case along since it is in the California office.  They asked us to keep our fingers crossed but did not promise anything. 

Mrs. Big and Mrs. Rodriguez gave me the name of their district supervisor and asked that I write a letter thanking them for the treatment we had received from them which I agreed to do.  Heck, I was in effect pleading with them to resolve our case because I already have had way too much stress in my life from my wife because of our immigration problems.

When we got out of the immigration office my wife was very upset.  She was calling me cheap for not getting a lawyer to start a lawsuit at this time.  In fact she became quite hysterical.  I have never had more problems in my marriage then after our meeting with immigration.  My wife is very upset because they guaranteed her nothing.  She claims in Russia at least she had a job, at least she was a citizen and here she has nothing.....................etc. and threatens to just go back to Russia etc.  I believe it would be counterproductive to begin a lawsuit at this time and assume my wife will calm down, realize I am doing the right thing and take it in stride albeit how difficult it is to wait for a woman who is tired to waiting like her.  I assume she is being held up by the FBI etc. (thats the only thing that makes sense to me) and a lawsuit will only make matters worse at this time.

Any advice would be appreciated. 
« Last Edit: January 23, 2007, 09:43:19 AM by Bruce »
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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #27 on: January 23, 2007, 09:52:01 AM »
Write the nice letter thanking the workers for their efforts.

Then see if the local congressman will help.

A newspaper might be nice. I think that the spin should be that if they (USCIS) can do such a good job with legal immigration cases, how the hell do they expect to operate in an era of a new amnesty?

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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #28 on: January 23, 2007, 10:24:52 AM »
Here is an article talking about 26 Federal Plaza and what my wife and I have to go through each time we enter that building which is more graphic than my description, though a bit off on stating that only non-whites have problems:

http://www.joebobbriggs.com/specialreports/20011109.html
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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #29 on: January 23, 2007, 10:50:10 AM »
Bruce,

 I feel for ya dude! We went through something similar with getting Sergei his Green Card. Took 3 filings (with associated fee of course), several meetings with the congressman's representative, and some very turbulent emotions but we waited it out and after close to 2 years we got the GC for him.

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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #30 on: January 23, 2007, 12:09:25 PM »
God Bless Google :-)

Bringing Mandamus Suits Against the USCIS

Something to think about..no?

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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #31 on: January 23, 2007, 12:15:00 PM »
This option was discussed downthread. . .

DONT do it yourself. . . You can get a referral from the local AILA branch in your area.

But-since Bruce has already selected a non-judicial course, the next step is the congressman and the newspapers.
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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #32 on: January 23, 2007, 02:09:01 PM »
One more question - What is the maximum time a person could wait after a legal K-1 / I-485 etc. prior to receiving a greencard anyway, be it two, ten year or whatever?
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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #33 on: January 23, 2007, 02:12:03 PM »
In the old days of not so long ago, some went 4 years, but never 4 years after interview. About 5 or 6 years ago, the press was jumping all over INS because of people not being able to emigrate family members due to the failure to issue approvals on pending cases. . . .
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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #34 on: January 23, 2007, 02:19:40 PM »
Heck, we were never interviewed.  Everywhere my wife goes they want to see her green card before they will let her do anything.  Her drivers license says status expired.  She can not get into the nursing program with two higher degrees from Russia and all A's in the courses she has taken here without a green card.  She can go on and on about how she is treated like a second class citizen without a green card etc.  What do I have to do to get her a green card? 
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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #35 on: January 23, 2007, 02:29:57 PM »
Take all of your facts and go see your congressional liason for immigration and, at the same time, write a long letter to your major newspaper, providing them all the facts.

That is your best way forward right now.
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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #36 on: January 23, 2007, 02:38:32 PM »
William thanks, will try - but what makes more sense, going to our local congressman or faxing the information to Senator Clinton?  She supposedly is considering a run for President and perhaps she would want to satisfy as many constituents as possible.  The again, she knows she already has the "blue state" votes and probably could not care less about our immigration plight. 

The biggest joke is my wife received a letter in the mail today stating "they" are looking into her case dated October 30 (mailed January 19).  You'd think if it was on their central computer system they would have mentioned it.  The two times I went to the immigration office they did not even acknowledge anything about that. 

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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #37 on: January 23, 2007, 02:56:55 PM »
How about applying for citizenship for her soon?  I have not looked into it, but my wife tells me that after being married for three years to an American citizen she could apply for citizenship.  Is that worth doing with the never ending AOS?  Three years married will be here before we know it.
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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #38 on: January 23, 2007, 03:18:15 PM »
NO- eligibility for naturalization BEGINS in the 90 days prior to the third anniversary of the initial GRANT of lawful permanent resident status. . . .
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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #39 on: January 29, 2007, 08:39:46 PM »
Poor Bruce,poor your wife...I understand her very much same as feel sorry about you. Try to calm down her as you do all you can in this situation -and earlier or later she will get her GC. Just be patient. I know how difficult is it to be without the documents so forgive her hysteric. Did she contact other girls with the same situation?
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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #40 on: January 30, 2007, 07:41:57 AM »
Actually she knows of two other girls from other States with similar situations, but at least they were interviewed.
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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #41 on: January 30, 2007, 04:02:06 PM »
Does she visit any russian girls sites? I would recommend www.russian-fiancee.com  Click Russian,then forum.
She can get some info there,also ask the questions. There are many good advices.
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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #42 on: January 31, 2007, 05:14:17 AM »
Thanks for the link Zhena.  My wife really does not have time to play around on the computer.  Between the baby, her classes and her life she is swamped.  The biggest problem with the BCINS is the inequality of the system.  She is getting it in her head that she is not accepted here and wants to go back to Russia, with me as well - but I do not want to live in Russia, thats for sure.  Seeing all your friends and acquaintances having their greencard much earlier then you makes one feel upset.  I keep on saying, what the heck do you need a greencard for anyway?  Her answer is now it will take longer to citizenship these days, which is nice.  I answer her so what, who cares.  Then it gets to Svetlana came here and got her card in three months, Elena got it in six months, why are we approaching three years. I am not a criminal.  Why does this country not want me, etc. 

So, today we did the congressional inquiry thing.  I gave our information over the phone to the congressional aide for congressman Nadler.  She seemed nice enough and concerned but could not promise anything.  I am just putting this all together for some lawyer, because if nothing is resolved in six weeks I have decided I'll just give it to a hopefully competent immigration lawyer with connections and let him or her get to work.  At least we will feel like we are doing everything we can do to resolve our case.
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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #43 on: January 31, 2007, 05:34:24 AM »
Quote from: Bruce on January 31, 2007, 05:14:17 AM
The biggest problem with the BCINS is the inequality of the system.  She is getting it in her head that she is not accepted here and wants to go back to Russia, with me as well - but I do not want to live in Russia, thats for sure.  Seeing all your friends and acquaintances having their greencard much earlier then you makes one feel upset.  I keep on saying, what the heck do you need a greencard for anyway?  Her answer is now it will take longer to citizenship these days, which is nice.  I answer her so what, who cares.  Then it gets to Svetlana came here and got her card in three months, Elena got it in six months, why are we approaching three years. I am not a criminal.  Why does this country not want me, etc.

 We had those same talks when USCIC was screwing around with Sergei's GC. One thing the congressional aide told us is that they do not like being looked at too closely so even a few inquiries from a congressman will often get them to get off their @sses and take care of something that they have been ignoring. Try to keep the faith and I truly do feel for you.

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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #44 on: January 31, 2007, 04:49:43 PM »
You know,I didnt get my SSN number just because I applied for it in the couple days before my visa expiration. And the girl in the office didnt give it to me. We asked for a manager-but she said the same-we cant give this to you. My friend in another state got her SSN in 2 days before the visa expiration without any problem. So its a matter of luck,I guess...Now I have to wait until Ill get my first GC. In this country many depends on luck when you dealing with the goverment...In my country it wasnt so bad. So what to do...have to be patient. Yes,they drink your blood. But one day she ll get her american passport and will be more free than ever. No more visas :P
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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #45 on: February 09, 2007, 10:00:49 AM »
Thanks all for the comments and concern.

William III - What are the chances of a lawsuit actually speeding up a case like ours, and how fast do you anticipate my wife would get her greencard with and without a lawyer? 

Anyone else care to guesstimate our timeframe from here?
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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #46 on: February 13, 2007, 10:08:06 AM »
Take the advice of a government employee.
The management at federal agencies take to Congressional inquiries like flies on doo doo. Congressional cases are our number one priority.
To have a Congressperson on your side is even better, so maybe going to the Congressional office for an interview is better than just writing a letter.
The feds have to answer the inquiry within a set number of days or there are repercussions.
William's idea of going to the media is the second most feared tactic.
The government does not want to lose face.
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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #47 on: February 13, 2007, 10:36:20 AM »
Mandamus actions can have immediate results.

I would be hiring an attorney in your area-look up AILA members. However, the last I heard here was that you seemed to be getting close. Your congressman should send his letter off by now and then. . . . then. . . .

It never should have come down to this for you. 99% of the cases move forward normally-unless they are from muslim countries.

Follow your game plan to mid-March and then get an attorney referral to bring your mandamus action.

I would definitely use an attorney for your action because most federal courts take a dim view of pro se claimants. Monetary sanctions can be brutal. . .and if you make a mistake, you just wasted valuable time

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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #48 on: February 13, 2007, 11:40:51 AM »
Well, none of the local news programs are interested.  None of the Newspapers (NY Times or Daily News) are interested that I could contact.  The NY Post is just hard to contact - I guess they are just interested in Sports anyway.  Our local congressman Nadler sent off a letter.  I'll be paying a visit to 26 Federal Plaza next week to file our I-131 and I'll see what is happening then. 
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Re: AOS Delay Options?
« Reply #49 on: February 13, 2007, 08:11:58 PM »
Bruce,

  Any chance you might bump into Mrs. Rodriguez and have
a follow-up discussion when you go for the I-131?

  Not a city paper, but don't overlook Newsday - those people
just love to scoop the NY Times.

  We haven't forgotten the strain on your wife, and hope she's
holding up well through the seemingly endless delay.

Vaughn
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