I think that thread is a great resource, but we need to advertise it more and give it more prominence. I can't understand why people can't send a simple one page fax? I will try to beat it into people's heads that they need to make things happen!Originally posted by kashmir
Or we may be able to use karma_yoga's thread. Now, we are requesting a meeting to several Congresspersons.
Once one of the meeting being decided, we should work together like the town hall meeting.
- D CA 13th - Pete Stark - karma_yoga
- D CA 14th - Anna Eshoo - kashmir
- D CA 15th - Mike Honda - kuldeepc
- D CA 16th - Zoe Lofgren - rk4gc
r_srinii,Originally posted by r_srinii
Guys,
I applied my 485 in feb 2002 in CA. I am staying in KS. Can anybody tell me if it will help the I-485 cases in CA if I try to do the "FAQ list for congressional campaign" here in KS?
thanks
Originally posted by 140_takes_4ever
I think that thread is a great resource, but we need to advertise it more and give it more prominence. I can't understand why people can't send a simple one page fax? I will try to beat it into people's heads that they need to make things happen!
Originally posted by karma_yoga
If we can push the "action required info" thread as important, then it will stay at top and people can access the info easily. I am not populating that thread (natural way to keep it on front). That will defeat the purpose of only relevent info. I have requested moderator but don't know what to do more.
Karma_yoga.
Hi, 140_takes_4ever,Originally posted by 140_takes_4ever
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Are the people making contact planning for 1 on 1 meetings? Or is it a precursor for a delegation to sit down with the congressmen to discuss issues?
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Originally posted by kashmir
I have just talked with Ms. Julia Lee at Barbara Boxer Washington DC office.
She has not seen our petition yet, so I mentioned that several members of ImmigrationPortal.Com had sent letters and that I had sent hundres pages of list.
She promised to read them at first.
I emphasized the followings:
1) only EB I-485 backlog has been significantly growing recently
2) to need to talk to the CSC Director
When I mentioned about the backlog at the CSC, she told that she had heard it from ONE person before.
So, I am 2ND person to claim the backlog at the CSC directly to her.
TO: those who sent a letter to Barbara Boxer's office by fax or by mail;
I encourage to call Ms. Julia Lee at 202-224-3553.
-kashmir
Originally posted by kashmir
Attended Anna Eshoo town hall meeting in Half Moon Bay on 11/10/2003
I drove to Half Moon Bay yesterday to attend Anna Eshoo's town hall meeting.
There were 30-minute speech and 90-minute Q&A session.
Main focus were MediCare, Energy, National Budget, Education, and Open Space System.
The only discussion on Immigration was H and L visas and outsourcing.
After the meeting, I waited for 30 minutes, and talked directly with Congresswoman.
She remembered me and I updated the current status shortly.
She told me that she had written to Head of Western Service Center (maybe, Director of CSC) and promised to let me now when she would receive a reply.
It took 30 minutes one way, and I spent 4 hours just for the meeting, totally 6 hours including preparation of documents and visiting the office, but I believe it should be worth to talk directly with Congressperson.
-kashmir
I received a fax from Aris Aguirre.Originally posted by kashmir
I called to Anna Eshoo's Washington DC office this morning and talked with Ms. Aris Aguirre.
1) Anna Eshoo sent a letter to Don Neufeld, Director, CSC on 11/11/2003. He should reply to Congresswoman. Aris will fax me that letter later.
2) no progress for amendment of INA
-kashmir
Originally posted by kashmir
I received a fax from Aris Aguirre.-kashmir
Originally posted by kashmir
I received a fax from Aris Aguirre.
-kashmir
Originally posted by kashmir
I received a letter from Dianne Feinstein yesterday.
It's exactly the same as ngadhia - reply from Senator - 8/1/2003,
so it seems the standard format,
however, I think I can use this letter for my future activities.
It was written by the staff whoese initial was G.B.
-kashmir
November 12, 2003
(my name)
(my address)
Dear Mr. (my last name);
Thank you for taking the time to write to me about problems with the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS). I have read your letter and welcome the opportunity to respond.
In 2000, I introduced and Congress enacted the "Immigration Services and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2000." The Act required the Department of Justice to issue a report to Congress on the extent of the immigration and naturalization backlogs and the adequacy of the agency's automated systems to manage and reduce its pending workload. The report did not address all of my concerns, however, and BCIS has not issued an update to its efforts to reduce processing delays. Please know that I will continue to raise your concerns with Eduardo Aguirre, Director of BCIS.
Thank you again for writing. Should you have any further questions regarding this issue, please feel free to contact my Washington, D.C. office at (202) 224-3841.
Best Regards.
Sincerely yours,
(Dianne Feinstein's signature)
Dianne Feinstein
United States Senator
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DF:gb
I received a letter from Barbara Boxer today.Originally posted by kashmir
(originally posted at the subproject thread)
I have just called to Ms. Julia Lee,
and she told me
1) our document was forwarded to Tim Haugh, Acting Director, Congressional Relations, USCIS, DHS last week.
2) she and I should receive some response maybe in two weeks.
I will let you know once I get some information.
-kashmir