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Re: End of the road
« Reply #285 on: January 24, 2012, 11:41:38 pm »
I think that government employees keep these delays as long as possible just to see if a relationship outlives their personal sadistic mandates.

I bet they have a score card to notch up their 'successes' against 'those who succomb to the pressure and fall by the wayside.

'nil desperandum' to all in,  not just 2012 but every year to come.

Our Governments spend billions of our money in fighting wars we do not belong in and yet they cannot employ a few more staff to do their duty to our own citizens.

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Re: End of the road
« Reply #286 on: January 25, 2012, 12:35:14 am »
Another 180 days?, Are they delaying on purpose?, Up to 6 months to do a background check, That is ridiculous, I hope this is resolved soon so you and Fiona can can enjoy the rest of your lives back in America, John.
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Re: End of the road
« Reply #287 on: January 25, 2012, 01:52:15 am »
I think that government employees keep these delays as long as possible just to see if a relationship outlives their personal sadistic mandates.

I bet they have a score card to notch up their 'successes' against 'those who succomb to the pressure and fall by the wayside.

I recon you got it in one Willy

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Re: End of the road
« Reply #288 on: January 25, 2012, 05:09:23 am »
It took me 6 months for a background check.  Currently I am 7 months into an appeal.   The problem as I see it is they have quotas and they don't  do any more applications than what their quota is.

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Re: End of the road
« Reply #289 on: January 25, 2012, 11:43:36 am »
Are you calling them, or only talking to them by email?

I found that calling them solves problems much faster sometimes.

well, finnaly after another 60 day delay the uscis has a response to my inquiry.

The status of this service request is:

The required background checks for this case remain pending. We will render a decision as soon as the background checks are complete. If you do not receive a decision within 180 days of this inquiry, please contact csc-

Still doing background checks after 10 months??. To me it sounds like an excuse for being buried in paperwork.

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Re: End of the road
« Reply #290 on: January 25, 2012, 12:03:13 pm »
Tes, I called them on the phone. This was their response via email.
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Re: End of the road
« Reply #291 on: January 26, 2012, 06:54:16 pm »
Tes, I called them on the phone. This was their response via email.


Use the number and information on this page (link), you need to talk with a tier 2 person. The tier 1 people are hardly ever any help at all.
http://www.dhs.gov/files/publications/gc_1305658440339.shtm

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Re: End of the road
« Reply #292 on: January 26, 2012, 09:39:05 pm »
About 9 months and counting
Feb 22, 2011. Sent petition to USCIS
Feb 28, 2011. They cashed the check
March 2 2011. Received receit confirmation letter from USCIS.
April 3, 2011. Your Case Status: Initial Review
May 10 2011. Your Case Status: Initial Review
June 13 2011. Your Case Status: Initial Review
June 30 I received a 5 page document "request for evidence" . They want everythink they could think of to prove a bonafied marriage.
July 26 2011 Mailed respons to RFE to USCIS
August 3rd USCIS acknowledged receipt of my response and began reviewing it. They promised a reply within 60 days.
August 26 Your Case Status: Request for Evidence Response Review
September 23 2011 Your Case Status: Request for Evidence Response Review
October 8 2011. Received request for evidence for prior marriage divorce document. (already provided in previous mailing)
October 10 2011 Your Case Status:Request for Evidence Response Review

On October 24, 2011, we received your response to our request for evidence. This case is being processed at our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. You should expect to receive a written decision or written update within 60 days of the date we received your response

Nov. 16 2011 Your Case Status:Request for Evidence Response Review
The status of this service request is:

The required background checks for this case remain pending. We will render a decision as soon as the background checks are complete. If you do not receive a decision within 180 days of this inquiry, please contact csc-ncsc-followup@dhs.gov.

If you have any further questions, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

Please remember: By law, every person who is not a U.S. citizen and who is over the age of 14 must submit Form AR-11 AND notify this office of their change of address, within 10 days from when they move (persons in "A" or "G" nonimmigrant status are exempt from this requirement). To notify this office of a move, visit our website at: www.uscis.gov or call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. The Form AR-11 can be downloaded from our website or you can call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and we can order one for you. Instructions for filing the Form AR-11, including mailing instructions, are included on the Form.

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Re: End of the road
« Reply #293 on: March 01, 2012, 12:22:25 am »
Wait. wait. wait....... I want to go home.

Me in China.  http://youtu.be/cru5yOkx3Zc
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Re: End of the road
« Reply #294 on: March 01, 2012, 08:32:05 am »
Great Video Gerry, I enjoyed watching it.

It makes me look forward to my next visit to China.

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Re: End of the road
« Reply #295 on: March 01, 2012, 03:29:12 pm »
Nicely done! Enjoyed it also.. thanks Gerry!

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Re: End of the road
« Reply #296 on: March 02, 2012, 08:32:59 am »
I am contacting the office of my US senator from Colorado, Michael Bennet. This is what I have prepared.
Any suggestions before I send it.

I am a US citizen with a Chinese wife. I have filed a i-130 petition to bring her to America. That was over a year ago. Twice the USCIS has asked for evidence to prove a bonafide marriage and I have complied. The evidence that I sent with the initial petition should have been enough to convince anyone that it was a bonafied marriage but they still required more. Each time they ask for addition documentation it cost the applicant another 60 days wait time as your response will be placed at the bottom of the queue.  The second request for evidence was to provide a document that they already had but overlooked. Now I am told that they have begun the background checks and not to bother their office for another 6 months. I think this is outrageous. I have already been waiting over a year and they have just now started the background checks.  I have been living with my wife in Guangzhou China for the past year and travel back and forth to Colorado to take of of business and pay my taxes. This has been a financial and logistical hardship for me and my family. I have a home along with mortgage and bills in Colorado as well as rent, and other expenses for my family while we are waiting in China.
The case number is WAC119 xxx
Will you please investigate and use whatever influence you have with this government office to expedite my petition so I can return to America with my family?

Feb 22, 2011. Sent petition to USCIS
Feb 28, 2011. They cashed the check
March 2 2011. Received receit confirmation letter from USCIS.
April 3, 2011. Your Case Status: Initial Review
May 10 2011. Your Case Status: Initial Review

June 30 I received a 5 page document "request for evidence" . They want everything they could think of to prove a bonafied marriage.
July 26 2011 Mailed respons to RFE to USCIS
August 3rd USCIS acknowledged receipt of my response and began reviewing it. They promised a reply within 60 days.
August 26 Your Case Status: Request for Evidence Response Review
September 23 2011 Your Case Status: Request for Evidence Response Review
October 8 2011. Received request for evidence for prior marriage divorce document. (already provided in with the original petition)
October 10 2011 Your Case Status:Request for Evidence Response Review

On October 24, 2011, we received your response to our request for evidence.   We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. You should expect to receive a written decision or written update within 60 days of the date we received your response
No response after 60 days so I called and got this in an email
Nov. 16 2011 Your Case Status:Request for Evidence Response Review
The status of this service request is:

The required background checks for this case remain pending. We will render a decision as soon as the background checks are complete. If you do not receive a decision within 180 days of this inquiry, please contact csc-ncsc-followup@dhs.gov.
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Re: End of the road
« Reply #297 on: March 02, 2012, 09:10:49 am »
Ger, I see one thing that needs fixing in "travel back and forth to Colorado to take of of business and"

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Re: End of the road
« Reply #298 on: March 02, 2012, 09:28:47 am »
Thanks Vince.

Anyone think this is risky starting a feud with the USCIS.
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Re: End of the road
« Reply #299 on: March 02, 2012, 10:13:36 am »
Gerry that is fine.I don't think you sending a letter to your congressmen is going to do any good.But it never hurts to try.Good luck with this.And let us know how it turns out.