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Whould CIS Ombudsman helps??
- Thread starter wala.dou
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Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha...............
They really don't want to help you with an N-400 or any N-form problems. The Ombudsman panders to business interests almost exclusively. Search their site for N-400 and then for naturalization and all you get are links to mumbo-jumbo statistical reports and press releases.
Seriously, from their website:
Mission
Assist individuals and employers in resolving immigration benefits problems, propose changes in administrative practices to improve customer service, and directly provide Congress and the Department of Homeland Security substantive analysis on the quality of immigration services.
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When Should I Submit a Case Problem to CIS Ombudsman?
You should contact the CIS Ombudsman if you have an ongoing or immediate issue with USCIS, such as:
•You are facing, or are about to face, an immediate adverse action or impact, an emergency or any other type of significant hardship caused by an action/inaction/delay in processing by USCIS, or a problem, which could not be resolved through the normal processes provided for by USCIS;
•Your case experienced processing delays beyond anticipated processing times;
•You will incur, or are about to incur, significant and unusual costs (including fees for professional representation that are not normally incurred);
•Have not received a response or resolution within the anticipated time frames as published by USCIS.
They really don't want to help you with an N-400 or any N-form problems. The Ombudsman panders to business interests almost exclusively. Search their site for N-400 and then for naturalization and all you get are links to mumbo-jumbo statistical reports and press releases.
Seriously, from their website:
Mission
Assist individuals and employers in resolving immigration benefits problems, propose changes in administrative practices to improve customer service, and directly provide Congress and the Department of Homeland Security substantive analysis on the quality of immigration services.
****************************************************
When Should I Submit a Case Problem to CIS Ombudsman?
You should contact the CIS Ombudsman if you have an ongoing or immediate issue with USCIS, such as:
•You are facing, or are about to face, an immediate adverse action or impact, an emergency or any other type of significant hardship caused by an action/inaction/delay in processing by USCIS, or a problem, which could not be resolved through the normal processes provided for by USCIS;
•Your case experienced processing delays beyond anticipated processing times;
•You will incur, or are about to incur, significant and unusual costs (including fees for professional representation that are not normally incurred);
•Have not received a response or resolution within the anticipated time frames as published by USCIS.
I had my interview July 2nd, decision could not be made at the time, I been waiting since. Requested a case inquiry after 90 days were due and received letter saying my case still under review with an adjudication officer, made 2 info passes and was told the same think, Just wait. Until when??
More than 120 days have passed since your examination. Your case is ripe for Judicial Review under INA 336(b) [8 USC 1447(b)].
To seek such review you must file in the U.S. District Court with jurisdiction over your place of residence and the subject USCIS Office. The court has jurisdiction to make a decision on the merits of your case or to remand the case to USCIS with instructions to determine the matter. In most cases, the court will remand the case and set a deadline.
In case the matter involves an agency outside the USCIS, name the Secretary of DHS and the Attorney General as respondents. The AG is in charge of the FBI, in case it's a fingerprint or name check delay. DHS includes 22 different agencies but of interest are USCIS, CBP and ICE. As for USCIS officials, name the USCIS Director, District Director and Field Office Director.
Here is a good reference: http://www.aila.org/content/default.aspx?docid=17809
Here is a sample of such a filing: http://www.immigrantlawcentermn.org/probono/Documents/natz/litigation/061114_Sample_336.pdf
Sometimes, just threatening to file may spur action. However, don't say that you will file (like "within 30 days") unless you actually mean it.
Good Luck,
To seek such review you must file in the U.S. District Court with jurisdiction over your place of residence and the subject USCIS Office. The court has jurisdiction to make a decision on the merits of your case or to remand the case to USCIS with instructions to determine the matter. In most cases, the court will remand the case and set a deadline.
In case the matter involves an agency outside the USCIS, name the Secretary of DHS and the Attorney General as respondents. The AG is in charge of the FBI, in case it's a fingerprint or name check delay. DHS includes 22 different agencies but of interest are USCIS, CBP and ICE. As for USCIS officials, name the USCIS Director, District Director and Field Office Director.
Here is a good reference: http://www.aila.org/content/default.aspx?docid=17809
Here is a sample of such a filing: http://www.immigrantlawcentermn.org/probono/Documents/natz/litigation/061114_Sample_336.pdf
Sometimes, just threatening to file may spur action. However, don't say that you will file (like "within 30 days") unless you actually mean it.
Good Luck,
Do I need a lawyer to file? The fees must be exorbitantly high.
You file the petition yourself - per se . No lawyer required. It costs little less than $400 including postage. Read the thread "Anyone with a lawsuit against USCIS or thinking about a lawsuit (Merged)" Lot of reading to do. Happy weekend.
Did you contact your US senator or Rep. They are also helpful.
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha...............
They really don't want to help you with an N-400 or any N-form problems.
That's a rather pessimistic view considering the useful recommendations and case examples the Ombudsman provides in its annual report to congress and USCIS.
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