Hey guys,
Just want to give you an update on what's going on with contacting the congressmen deal. I never got a reply from a CO senator I contacted. The representative's office (Bob Beauprez, Rep-CO), on the other hand, called me yesterday to cofirm my immi info that I included in the letter I sent them. After they confirmed the information with me, they said that they will initiate a case inquiry on my behalf. Yeah!
Unfortunately, I found out yesterday that I need to go to Russia ASAP and I can't wait for the approval any longer. It would be ironic if they approve me as soon as I leave the US!
I will try to keep you posted, but I might not be able to next few weeks.
Good luck everybody!