is this the standard treatment for american citizens trying to bring their wifes home from another country? I would like to see one of our fine congress men who helped make up these immigration laws and see if he could live for 17 months not seeing his wife, not setting down to dinner or anything else that married people should be doing daily, my question mainly is how dam much longer could they me wait in this endless hell, and no i'm not having to wait because of the background check because that comes last if you can figure that one out , any way how long do you think this is going to take ,and could this customer service that is less than you would get at any discount DOLLAR STORE , be part of the reason so many come to the USA illegal because they know they could die of old age doing it the legal way, please try to help me understand why they make such a mess of peoples life without care, thank you.
2007-07-22 16:42:31 · 14 answers · asked by JALISCO 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
This is why people come illegal, life is to short to let a bunch of office flunkies waist it with out a care in the world, american citizens should not be left powerless to deal with such people because they work for us, we do not work for them. illegal may be the best.
2007-07-22 17:19:37 · update #1
The immigration laws are complex and are designed to be handled by attorneys. Frequent changes in the laws only add to the complexity. If you are an american citizen, sponsoring a wife from another country would fall under the LIFE Act and would require a K3 Visa. This should take about 6 to 9 months. Your wife wouldn't have to wait for the Immigrant K3 Visa however. Depending on the country she is a citizen of, she may be able to come to the US on a visitor's or other type of visa. You could then petition for an adjustment of status.
If you came here illegally, on the other hand, it will take forever to complete the process. It is obvious that you are not familiar with the laws, so my question is why didn't you get someone to help you? An attorney would have cost between $800 and $2200.00. Most people dont need an attorney, but in your case, it sounds like you do.
There are certain agencies that may provide free or discounted help -- they are listed on the INS / BCIS website. I currently provide free help to people here in New York City. I am no lawyer, but I can feel your pain. Maybe I can help. Email me, if you have further questions.
2007-07-22 17:02:10 · answer #1 · answered by anderentag 3 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Yes, as long as it takes into consideration the needs of citizens, not corporations. I could tolerate a very selective amnesty for the best of illegals (no criminal record at all), and strictly enforce employment laws. Repeal the so called and misused anchor baby law (not retroactively). Secure the border (a must, and first) No special privileges for any one group of illegals. I could probably think of more but I don't see the point. Have you heard about the North American Union? Immigration reform as presented recently by our government was meant to bring us closer to it while keeping us too busy to see the big picture. Also, La Raza and similar groups should be banned from being involved in the process. No work visas until everything settles down and we see how many workers, if any, that we need.
2016-05-20 22:06:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not alone, my dear. There are millions of U.S. citizens who could not comprehend the mystery of our immigration systerm. If you look at the INS website, you will be amazed to find that the relatives of the green card holders are better treated than the relatives of the U.S. citizens. Check the Visa Bulletin and it is self-explanatory. And the most excruciating part is not just waiting for your family member for ten to twenty long years but more so, the feeling of helplessness on the part of those who are here in the US because no one at the INS office is willing to respond to legitimate questions.
Someone suggested to go to your congressman who might be able to help. Believe me, that is simply not true. When it comes to immigration, the illegals are in a lot better position than the relatives of American citizens. I know all these things because I have been personally experiencing it and still is agonizing over it after all those years.
2007-07-29 14:42:15 · answer #3 · answered by Belen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to http://www.visajourney.com
This is a US immigration support forum. You'll be able to post detailed questions and get answers, suggestions & advice from others who are also going through this hell
If it's been 17 months then something has gone wrong. Philippines is averaging 6-9 months now. Longer delays are usually due to RFEs (Missing documents, wrong/missing answers)
If it has been 17 months without RFE, then contact your Congressman's Office and your Senator's Office and ask for help.
2007-07-28 13:28:25 · answer #4 · answered by Fritz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i know exactly how you feel. I am the wife of a U.S citizen and we went through the same hell!
However we started immigration process the day we got engaged , and i came into U.S on a fiance visa.We got married a few weeks later! How ever it took 15 months for me to get my visa to come to U.S. !!
i will tell you one thing though, if your marriage is real and can survive this ordeal then you definately know your wife will stand by you through any other hardships that may come your way!!
Just so you know , you will have more hell when applying for permanent resident visa and greencard. so be prepared.
It took me 12 months to get approved, after i had to constantly resend and update information.
I wish you the best of luck.You have come so far dont give up now!!
2007-07-22 16:52:00 · answer #5 · answered by TakeNoticeNow 3 · 9⤊ 1⤋
I agree that this is why they cross illegally. Me and my 5 children have been without my husband for a whole year now!! :(
But finally, in only 19 days I get to go and pick him up. The Department of Homeland Security is working on September 2006 appeals. I don't know when you submitted yours, but you should contact your congressmen every month and tell them that yet another month has passed without your spouse. That is what I did, and now after only one long harsh year, my family will be reunited. PRAISE GOD!
2007-07-23 06:26:36 · answer #6 · answered by Mother of 5/Madre de 5 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Part of the reason it takes so long is because the system is flooded with illegals. Blame the illegals who cheat the system for the backlog and long back ground check.
2007-07-29 15:59:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jalisco it depends on the country she is from how long it is going to take. We waited 12 years for a child that was 2 when we applied for her to come here legally. So you are not alone in this. People talk about lines, but they forget that these are families we are talking about here and most times families of US citizens or legal residents that we are keeping seperated by red tape that takes not months but YEARS to accomplish. I wonder how many of those quick to yell about a line would wait 12 years or more to see their child and be with that child. I doubt a single one would be able to handle it without breaking under the pressure.
One word of advice is call your congressman and perhaps they can do something, but it depends on where they are on the immigration issue. If your congressman is Tancredo you will be out of luck, he doesn't give a crap about families that aren't white.
2007-07-22 17:03:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋
I'm sorry. Who made you marry someone outside of the country? Quit your crying. You made the decision. The government did not do that for you. They come illegally bc they do not care about our laws and don't want to pay taxes. Deal with it or marry from your own country!
2007-07-30 15:19:18 · answer #9 · answered by TAT 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That sounds very unusual. I know many that have brought family members to America to stay. There is a process but nothing like what your describing. What country is she from?
2007-07-30 15:34:56 · answer #10 · answered by Ms Blue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋