USCIS can't even keep names straight ?

[adaviswells]

After waiting over a year already on the I-130, I got a bizarre letter from the USCIS asking for a marriage termination between my name before I remarried and a fictitious person. They mixed my ex husband's last name with my current husband's (and beneficiary on the petition) first and middle name. Do they do this sort of mess all the time ? No wonder they take so long even in the case they have everything they need right off the bat. They acted like I must have made a mistake on the application. I double checked to be sure I wasn't really that stupid as so have messed up that badly. Everything was perfect on my end...uhg...why do they have to over complicate simple things when it comes to government paperwork. This will likely delay it even longer...anyone else had this happen before?

Ashley

 

[OHRoadwarrior]

ADMINISTRATIUM

The heaviest element known to science was recently discovered by investigators at a major U.S. research university. The element, tentatively named administratium, has no protons or electrons and thus has an atomic number of 0. However, it does have one neutron, 125 assistant neutrons, 75 vice neutrons and 111 assistant vice neutrons, which gives it an atomic mass of 312. These 312 particles are held together by a force that involves the continuous exchange of meson-like particles called morons.

Since it has no electrons, administratium is inert. However, it can be detected chemically as it impedes every reaction it comes in contact with. According to the discoverers, a minute amount of administratium causes one reaction to take over four days to complete when it would have normally occurred in less than a second.

Administratium has a normal half-life of approximately three years, at which time it does not decay, but instead undergoes a reorganization in which assistant neutrons, vice neutrons and assistant vice neutrons exchange places. Some studies have shown that the atomic mass actually increases after each reorganization.

Research at other laboratories indicates that administratium occurs naturally in the atmosphere. It tends to concentrate at certain points such as government agencies, large corporations, and universities. It can usually be found in the newest, best appointed, and best maintained buildings.

Scientists point out that administratium is known to be toxic at any level of concentration and can easily destroy any productive reaction where it is allowed to accumulate. Attempts are being made to determine how administratium can be controlled to prevent irreversible damage, but results to date are not promising.

 

[Proserpina]

After waiting over a year already on the I-130, I got a bizarre letter from the USCIS asking for a marriage termination between my name before I remarried and a fictitious person. They mixed my ex husband's last name with my current husband's (and beneficiary on the petition) first and middle name. Do they do this sort of mess all the time ? No wonder they take so long even in the case they have everything they need right off the bat. They acted like I must have made a mistake on the application. I double checked to be sure I wasn't really that stupid as so have messed up that badly. Everything was perfect on my end...uhg...why do they have to over complicate simple things when it comes to government paperwork. This will likely delay it even longer...anyone else had this happen before?

Ashley

Do you have a legal question?

 

[adaviswells]

Yes, will this huge screw up on their end cause possible rejection of the petition ? They have been silent for over a year and all I get is request for legal documentation for an event that didn't happen and people who aren't real...should I expect this to be actually corrected on their end without re-applying ? I called in immediately and reported the error for correction. My husband is no longer legal at this point since it is taking so long already, but if I was informed correctly before, once the I-130 is in progress, that should not come into play really. When the application was received, he was still 100% legal. Am I totally off base with this information? and if so, should I hire an attorney?

 

[Zigner]

So, he took steps to remain legal in the interim, right?

 

[adaviswells]

as far as I know he cannot apply for any other visa while this is in progress. I did foresee this being difficult as it was a visitor visa that he came in to the country with, but he had the intention to return (round trip ticket and all). The application was sent in an received while he was still completely legal and we were not married until he had been here for more than 60 days. It was not the plan to do things this way, but it happened this way. I am more than prepared to hire an attorney if need be. I simply keep getting mixed information from immigration legal advice specialists. One says it's dicey to do it this way but should be ok, the other says as long as the application is in and received and all supporting documentation is there, there shouldn't be an issue. I am a US citizen (my family was here almost 30 years before the mayflower lol) and we both have clean back grounds. I also meet all qualifications for the income requirements for spousal support.

 

[Silverplum]

Nobody in the private sector ever makes an error of any type.

Right?

 

[Proserpina]

as far as I know he cannot apply for any other visa while this is in progress. I did foresee this being difficult as it was a visitor visa that he came in to the country with, but he had the intention to return (round trip ticket and all). The application was sent in an received while he was still completely legal and we were not married until he had been here for more than 60 days. It was not the plan to do things this way, but it happened this way. I am more than prepared to hire an attorney if need be. I simply keep getting mixed information from immigration legal advice specialists. One says it's dicey to do it this way but should be ok, the other says as long as the application is in and received and all supporting documentation is there, there shouldn't be an issue. I am a US citizen (my family was here almost 30 years before the mayflower lol) and we both have clean back grounds. I also meet all qualifications for the income requirements for spousal support.

Yep, it's time for an attorney.

He entered as a visitor and now he's trying to adjust status, yes? While this is not illegal, it can raise some eyebrows over at USCIS and you're going to need to prove that this is a bona fide marriage. Whether or not it's considered "dicey" might depend entirely on the success/fail rate of the attorneys you spoke to.

So, "get thee to an attorney" is really the only advice we can give.

 

[LdiJ]

Yes, will this huge screw up on their end cause possible rejection of the petition ? They have been silent for over a year and all I get is request for legal documentation for an event that didn't happen and people who aren't real...should I expect this to be actually corrected on their end without re-applying ? I called in immediately and reported the error for correction. My husband is no longer legal at this point since it is taking so long already, but if I was informed correctly before, once the I-130 is in progress, that should not come into play really. When the application was received, he was still 100% legal. Am I totally off base with this information? and if so, should I hire an attorney?

You are correct, once the process has started he is permitted to remain in the US until its completed.

However I agree with Pro, its time to get an attorney on board.

 

[RRevak]

ADMINISTRATIUM

The heaviest element known to science was recently discovered by investigators at a major U.S. research university. The element, tentatively named administratium, has no protons or electrons and thus has an atomic number of 0. However, it does have one neutron, 125 assistant neutrons, 75 vice neutrons and 111 assistant vice neutrons, which gives it an atomic mass of 312. These 312 particles are held together by a force that involves the continuous exchange of meson-like particles called morons.

Since it has no electrons, administratium is inert. However, it can be detected chemically as it impedes every reaction it comes in contact with. According to the discoverers, a minute amount of administratium causes one reaction to take over four days to complete when it would have normally occurred in less than a second.

Administratium has a normal half-life of approximately three years, at which time it does not decay, but instead undergoes a reorganization in which assistant neutrons, vice neutrons and assistant vice neutrons exchange places. Some studies have shown that the atomic mass actually increases after each reorganization.

Research at other laboratories indicates that administratium occurs naturally in the atmosphere. It tends to concentrate at certain points such as government agencies, large corporations, and universities. It can usually be found in the newest, best appointed, and best maintained buildings.

Scientists point out that administratium is known to be toxic at any level of concentration and can easily destroy any productive reaction where it is allowed to accumulate. Attempts are being made to determine how administratium can be controlled to prevent irreversible damage, but results to date are not promising.

I just want you to know that I have copied, pasted, and officially stolen this piece of wonder. Expect royalty checks sometime soon

 

[Proserpina]

I just want you to know that I have copied, pasted, and officially stolen this piece of wonder. Expect royalty checks sometime soon

OHW should probably give credit to the folk who actually wrote the thing

 

[Shadowbunny]

OHW should probably give credit to the folk who actually wrote the thing

According to Donald Simanek:

"This bit of humor was written in April 1988 and appeared in the January 1989 issue of The Physics Teacher. William DeBuvitz is a physics professor at Middlesex County College in Edison, New Jersey (USA). He retired in June of 2000. " http://www.lhup.edu/~dsimanek/administ.htm

 

[Proserpina]

According to Donald Simanek:

"This bit of humor was written in April 1988 and appeared in the January 1989 issue of The Physics Teacher. William DeBuvitz is a physics professor at Middlesex County College in Edison, New Jersey (USA). He retired in June of 2000. " http://www.lhup.edu/~dsimanek/administ.htm

For the record:

Shadowbunny is fawesome.

 

[OHRoadwarrior]

http://www.lhup.edu/~dsimanek/administ.htm

ADMINISTRATIUM

The heaviest element known to science was recently discovered by investigators at a major U.S. research university. The element, tentatively named administratium, has no protons or electrons and thus has an atomic number of 0. However, it does have one neutron, 125 assistant neutrons, 75 vice neutrons and 111 assistant vice neutrons, which gives it an atomic mass of 312. These 312 particles are held together by a force that involves the continuous exchange of meson-like particles called morons.

Since it has no electrons, administratium is inert. However, it can be detected chemically as it impedes every reaction it comes in contact with. According to the discoverers, a minute amount of administratium causes one reaction to take over four days to complete when it would have normally occurred in less than a second.

Administratium has a normal half-life of approximately three years, at which time it does not decay, but instead undergoes a reorganization in which assistant neutrons, vice neutrons and assistant vice neutrons exchange places. Some studies have shown that the atomic mass actually increases after each reorganization.

Research at other laboratories indicates that administratium occurs naturally in the atmosphere. It tends to concentrate at certain points such as government agencies, large corporations, and universities. It can usually be found in the newest, best appointed, and best maintained buildings.

Scientists point out that administratium is known to be toxic at any level of concentration and can easily destroy any productive reaction where it is allowed to accumulate. Attempts are being made to determine how administratium can be controlled to prevent irreversible damage, but results to date are not promising.