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lol watch them lose your evidence and make you start all over again π€‘
Plz don't jinx it π
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Has anyone tried contacting their local congressman's office for help? I've heard they can sometimes speed things up.
Really? How do you even go about doing that?
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Just google your local congressman and look for a 'Help with a Federal Agency' form on their website. Fill it out with your case details and they'll reach out to USCIS on your behalf.
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Have you tried checking your case status online? Sometimes there are updates there that they don't tell you about on the phone.
Unpopular opinion: maybe we should all just chill and be patient? The immigration system is overwhelmed, and getting angry won't make it go faster. π€·ββοΈ
Easy for you to say! Some of us have been separated from our families for YEARS because of these delays. It's not just about patience.
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I get that, and I'm sorry if I came off as insensitive. I just meant that stress doesn't help. But you're right, the delays are really tough on families.
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Pro tip: Keep a detailed log of every interaction you have with USCIS. Note down dates, times, names of reps you speak to, and what was discussed. It'll help if you need to escalate the issue later.
Anyone else feel like we need a support group for dealing with immigration bureaucracy? π I swear, I've aged 10 years just trying to navigate this system!
LOL sign me up! We can all commiserate over bad hold music and conflicting information πΆπ€ͺ
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Seriously tho, a support group would be amazing. This process is so isolating sometimes.
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This is why we need to overhaul the entire system. It's ridiculous that in 2023 we're still dealing with these kinds of delays for essential documents.
Preach! π The whole thing needs to be dragged into the 21st century.
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Yeah but good luck getting Congress to agree on anything these days π
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Hey OP, just wondering - did you apply online or by mail? I've heard the online applications sometimes get processed faster.
I applied online, but it doesn't seem to have made much difference in my case unfortunately.
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Quick question - how long ago did you submit your expedite request? I'm in the same boat and wondering about typical wait times.
I actually haven't submitted it yet. That's why I'm trying to talk to someone - to figure out how to do it properly.
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Ah gotcha. Well, when you do submit, be prepared to wait. It took them about 3 weeks to even acknowledge my request π
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Pro tip: if u cant get thru on the phone, try the online chat feature on their website. Sometimes its faster and you can still request expedited processing that way
This! π The chat feature saved my sanity during this whole process
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Hey OP, what specific status are you trying to check? Might be able to give more targeted advice if we know what kind of application you're dealing with.
lmao imagine if other businesses operated like USCIS. "Sorry, we can't tell you the status of your order. Please call our hotline and wait 4 hours to speak to someone who might not even have the info you need." π€‘
ROFL π€£ "Your package might arrive sometime in the next 2 years. Or not. Who knows?"
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Bruh π This is too accurate
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tbh sometimes i think USCIS just throws darts at a board to decide whos case to look at next π―π
Hey OP, what type of application did you submit? The processing times can vary wildly depending on the form type and service center.
It's for an I-485. I know those can take a while, but they specifically told me 10 days for this particular info
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Ah gotcha. Yeah, I-485s are a whole different ballgame. Hang in there!
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This is why the whole system is broken. Regular people shouldnt have to jump through hoops just to fix a simple billing error. USCIS needs to get there act together smh
Preach! π The bureaucracy is out of control. We need serious reform.
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Hey OP, just curious - how long has this been going on? And have you tried reaching out to USCIS through social media? Sometimes public pressure can get results.
It's been about a week now. I haven't tried social media yet - that's a good idea! I'll give it a shot if my next phone call doesn't work out. Thanks!
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Congrats on becoming a citizen! π I went through something similar last year. It's frustrating, but unfortunately, USCIS moves at a snail's pace. Have you tried calling them directly? Sometimes that can help move things along.
Thanks! Yeah, I've been trying to call but its impossible to get through. Always busy or on hold forever π«
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Pro tip: call first thing in the morning when they open. Better chance of getting through!
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I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/eSz742AOvHc
How long did it take to get through?
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I've heard about Claimyr as well, and while the cost might be a concern for some, convenience can be worth it. That said, it's important to weigh the pros and cons and see if it's the right choice for your situation.
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TillyCombatwarrior
have u checked ur spam folder? sometimes uscis emails end up there lol
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Thais Soares
Haha, I wish it was that simple! But yeah, I've checked everywhere. No luck π
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Anna Xian
Plot twist: what if USCIS is actually run by sloths? π¦₯ That would explain the speed of their processes!
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Jungleboo Soletrain
LOL π€£ That actually makes so much sense. Mystery solved!
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Rajan Walker
Nah, sloths would be faster π
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