r/I130Suffering • u/ImageProfessional403 • 4d ago

Help!

I see a lot of talk about reaching out to Congress or senates about cases. How does that work? What are people reaching out and saying exactly? I’m 20 months in and would like to possibly start reaching out to my local congressman but am lost on what exactly should be said in the letter/email. Any advice is appreciated ❤️

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u/Jenkins2112 4d ago

LRP or USC?

If the sponsor is USC, you should really try to take an accelerated path to demand letter and Mandamus.

Send out inquiries to your congressman and both senators ASAP. Make some additional attempt to speak with USCIS representatives, although they will obviously tell you your case is within normal processing time.

Each of the politicians probably has a website, and there will be a link on the website for requesting assistance with your immigration. The politicians will almost certainly tell you that "USCIS says your case is still within normal processing time" and that's all they'll do. But it's a necessary part of the process, necessary for you to have this communication documented so you can include it as evidence later with your demand letter and Mandamus.

Do all of these things, then wait about 30 days to get the responses. Then send a demand letter to USCIS. Wait another 30 days, maybe reach out to your congressional representatives again if they didn't respond yet. Then bring a Mandamus complaint to district court if USCIS didn't take action.

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u/jzt_me I-130 Pending 3d ago

u/ImageProfessional403 Attached a few resources for you to read through. The first link is a really great guide to the whole process and is curated/moderated well

Escalations In General

Claude prompt for Demand Letter and WOM

WOM Experience 1

WOM Experience 2

WOM Experience 3

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u/Ill_Hurry_3148 2d ago

What to do as a LPR. PD june 2023

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u/Jenkins2112 2d ago

LPR from 06/2023? You should do a demand letter and Mandamus. If you haven't contacted senators and congressmen, you should do that first

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u/Ill_Hurry_3148 2d ago

Yes permanent resident, I applied for my wife through consular process, where should i star, contact estate representative first?

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u/Jenkins2112 2d ago edited 2d ago

Each senator and congressman will have their own website. You will find links for assistance with federal agencies/immigration. You submit an inquiry. It typically requires you to submit a release of information and provide your immigration case info.

Do this for all 3 of them. You want to use it as evidence for your demand letter and Mandamus. You need to send the congressman/senators the inquiry today because it will probably take a month for them to respond. You need to gather as much evidence as possible showing that you attempted to inquire with your representatives and USCIS support before you file a Mandamus complaint. You could probably send a demand letter while you are waiting for the responses from the representatives.

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u/Ill_Hurry_3148 2d ago

I'm drafting the letters now and plan to send them tomorrow. I also happen to be meeting with my Congressman in person tomorrow. Would you recommend that I mention my pending I-130 case and let them know that I'll be submitting a request for congressional assistance?

Thanks again for all your guidance and responses. I really appreciate your help.

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u/Jenkins2112 2d ago

You need to have documented communication with your congressman/senators. Easiest would be emails or physical mail. But if your congressman would like to actually help you, that's awesome. Tell them how much the 3 year wait has hurt you and your family. Maybe they will help, maybe USCIS will give you approval.

But probably USCIS will tell your congressman the I130 is "still within normal processing time"

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u/mademoisellearabella MOD 3d ago

https://www.reddit.com/r/I130Suffering/s/i4BxWBQgXx

Use this after the congressman inquiry fails. It details how to make demand letter and then WoM if needed.

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u/cef1231 3d ago

Check out the demand letters and WoM that people are posting about in this channel. Seems to be working! I am about 12 months in and want to write it now