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Weeks of calling for status update, can't get through. Any tips?

I've been trying to get a status update for weeks now and I can't get through to anyone. The wait times are insane. Has anyone else been dealing with this? It's so frustrating to be left in the dark about my case.

Dmitry Petrov

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Same here! I've been calling every day for the past two weeks and can't even get put on hold. It's like they've completely shut down the phone lines or something.

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Ava Williams

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I heard they're understaffed due to budget cuts. Doesn't excuse the lack of communication tho šŸ™„

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Miguel Castro

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Budget cuts? More like they don't give a damn about us. We're just numbers to them 😤

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Dmitry Petrov

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Yeah, it's ridiculous. You'd think they'd at least have an automated system to give basic updates.

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Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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LunarEclipse

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20 bucks? Thats kinda steep for something that should be free...

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Yara Khalil

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Just used it yesterday and can confirm it works! Saved me hours of frustration.

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Keisha Brown

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Pro tip: try calling right when they open. I got through after only a 30 minute wait last week.

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This is getting ridiculous. We need to start contacting our representatives about this. It's not okay to leave people hanging for weeks without any information.

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Amina Toure

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100% agree. I've already sent emails to my local rep. The more of us that speak up, the better chance we have of seeing change.

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Oliver Weber

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Good idea! Does anyone have a template we could use for emails/calls to reps?

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FireflyDreams

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Have you tried checking your online account? Sometimes they update the status there without actually contacting you.

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StormChaser

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Yeah, I check it obsessively lol. No updates there either 😩

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Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been dealing with this for MONTHS. Here's what I've learned: • Best times to call are Tuesday-Thursday, avoid Mondays and Fridays • Use the online portal to submit questions when possible • If you do get through, ask for a direct callback number or extension • Keep detailed records of all your calls and attempts • Consider reaching out to your local legal aid office for help It's a broken system, but hang in there. Eventually, you'll get through!

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This is super helpful, thanks for sharing your experience!

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Great advice. I'd add: don't be afraid to escalate to a supervisor if you're not getting anywhere with the first person you talk to.

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Anyone else feel like were living in a kafka novel? 🤔 Spend hours trying to reach someone only to be told to call a different department, who then tells you to call the original number. Its a never-ending cycle of bureaucratic nonsense.

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Lmao too real šŸ˜‚ Sometimes I wonder if there's actually anyone on the other end of the line or if it's just a recording designed to drive us insane

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I've given up on calling. Sent a certified letter instead. At least this way I have proof that I've been trying to contact them.

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Ravi Kapoor

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Has anyone tried going to the office in person? I'm considering it at this point, even if I have to wait in line all day.

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I tried last month. They turned me away and told me to use the phone or online system. Complete waste of time.

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Omar Mahmoud

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Some offices are open for in-person now, but you need an appointment. Check their website for info.

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