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HI,

i got a letter today from Lisa piascik in CA and she said one of the goverment agencies has put a hold on my wifes case for clearance. need more time ? well has anyone been ever told this? PM me if so.

 

thanks

yes, just a few people .... I counted 1/2 dozen recently...

We / I have no idea why at this point in this group...

I don't think this is a "hit" FBI style .... You might want to call back and asks for specifics. I would, definitely.

Good luck to you...

 

This is getting worrisome however..as it started happening 10 days ago I am starting to think that on DHS request, State is pulling some cases at random for audit and procedures checks.... Then again. DHS has nothing to do yet with visa clearances.. This is State's sandbox...

It's just my thought... I hope I am totally wrong...

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I recall several people reporting this on the board recently, but not many. It could mean any number of things but, as Eric says, I would push hard for specifics. Could be some sort of "hit" or it could in fact be related to the upcoming DHS issue. One board member offered the opinion that it was DOJ related but this was only speculation. I know this hasn't helped you much but I would just say, check into it as thoroughly as possible.

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Here is what the letter said.

 

 

Dear Mr. xxxxx:

 

Assistant Secretary Maura Harty has asked us to respond to your

e-mail of

February 27 requesting information about the immigrant visa

application of

xxxx xxxx. We last corresponded with you about this case on January 3.

Let

me assure you again that we fully understand that delays in visa

issuance

are seriously complicating the lives of applicants and of those who

are

waiting for their arrival.

 

Your wife's case is still pending completion of required

security-related

vetting through an interagency clearance process. Changes to this

process

made in July 2002, together with communications problems, computer

issues,

and vastly increased work volumes, have had the effect of delaying

many

clearances.

 

We are working with the relevant agencies to complete all clearance

requests. We are also working with technical experts here in

Washington in

an attempt to find new ways to expedite the clearance process.

 

Unfortunately, your wife's clearance will not be processed as quickly

as

most others are. A government agency has placed a hold on the

process. We

are working with the other agency to resolve this issue so that we

may

process the case to conclusion. However, we expect that a

significant

amount of time may be required to do so. When Ms. xxxx clearance

process

is concluded, the Consulate will notify her.

 

We hope this information is helpful.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Lisa Piascik

Director

Office of Public and Diplomatic Liaison

Visa Services

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Here is what the letter said.

 

 

Dear Mr. xxxxx:

 

Assistant Secretary Maura Harty has asked us to respond to your

e-mail of

February 27 requesting information about the immigrant visa

application of

xxxx xxxx.  We last corresponded with you about this case on January 3. 

Let

me assure you again that we fully understand that delays in visa

issuance

are seriously complicating the lives of applicants and of those who

are

waiting for their arrival. 

 

Your wife's case is still pending completion of required

security-related

vetting through an interagency clearance process.  Changes to this

process

made in July 2002, together with communications problems, computer

issues,

and vastly increased work volumes, have had the effect of delaying

many

clearances. 

 

We are working with the relevant agencies to complete all clearance

requests.  We are also working with technical experts here in

Washington in

an attempt to find new ways to expedite the clearance process.

 

Unfortunately, your wife's clearance will not be processed as quickly

as

most others are.  A government agency has placed a hold on the

process.  We

are working with the other agency to resolve this issue so that we

may

process the case to conclusion.  However, we expect that a

significant

amount of time may be required to do so.  When Ms. xxxx clearance

process

is concluded, the Consulate will notify her. 

 

We hope this information is helpful.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Lisa Piascik

Director

Office of Public and Diplomatic Liaison

Visa Services

:blink: :D :D

why god treat me so unfair? i have never done anything wrong . just so unfair GOD :D :P

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Here is what the letter said.

 

 

Dear Mr. xxxxx:

 

Assistant Secretary Maura Harty has asked us to respond to your

e-mail of

February 27 requesting information about the immigrant visa

application of

xxxx xxxx.  We last corresponded with you about this case on January 3.  

Let

me assure you again that we fully understand that delays in visa

issuance

are seriously complicating the lives of applicants and of those who

are

waiting for their arrival.  

 

Your wife's case is still pending completion of required

security-related

vetting through an interagency clearance process.  Changes to this

process

made in July 2002, together with communications problems, computer

issues,

and vastly increased work volumes, have had the effect of delaying

many

clearances.  

 

We are working with the relevant agencies to complete all clearance

requests.  We are also working with technical experts here in

Washington in

an attempt to find new ways to expedite the clearance process.

 

Unfortunately, your wife's clearance will not be processed as quickly

as

most others are.  A government agency has placed a hold on the

process.  We

are working with the other agency to resolve this issue so that we

may

process the case to conclusion.  However, we expect that a

significant

amount of time may be required to do so.  When Ms. xxxx clearance

process

is concluded, the Consulate will notify her.  

 

We hope this information is helpful.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Lisa Piascik

Director

Office of Public and Diplomatic Liaison

Visa Services

:( :( :(

why god treat me so unfair? i have never done anything wrong . just so unfair GOD :( :(

With all respect and kindness intended SBS, I don't think it was God. It was the US Government. Did you receive this letter also? It would be interesting to know how many of our members got this letter. :huh: :unsure: :blink:

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Here is what the letter said.

 

 

Dear Mr. xxxxx:

 

Assistant Secretary Maura Harty has asked us to respond to your

e-mail of

February 27 requesting information about the immigrant visa

application of

xxxx xxxx.  We last corresponded with you about this case on January 3.  

Let

me assure you again that we fully understand that delays in visa

issuance

are seriously complicating the lives of applicants and of those who

are

waiting for their arrival.  

 

Your wife's case is still pending completion of required

security-related

vetting through an interagency clearance process.  Changes to this

process

made in July 2002, together with communications problems, computer

issues,

and vastly increased work volumes, have had the effect of delaying

many

clearances.  

 

We are working with the relevant agencies to complete all clearance

requests.  We are also working with technical experts here in

Washington in

an attempt to find new ways to expedite the clearance process.

 

Unfortunately, your wife's clearance will not be processed as quickly

as

most others are.  A government agency has placed a hold on the

process.  We

are working with the other agency to resolve this issue so that we

may

process the case to conclusion.  However, we expect that a

significant

amount of time may be required to do so.  When Ms. xxxx clearance

process

is concluded, the Consulate will notify her.  

 

We hope this information is helpful.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Lisa Piascik

Director

Office of Public and Diplomatic Liaison

Visa Services

:( :( :(

why god treat me so unfair? i have never done anything wrong . just so unfair GOD :( :(

With all respect and kindness intended SBS, I don't think it was God. It was the US Government. Did you receive this letter also? It would be interesting to how many of our members got this letter. :( :unsure: :huh:

I am this wife who is metioned in this letter :( :( :(

We have been waiting for my case to be checked for too long

:blink: :(

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So sorry to hear that SBS. I didn't know you were the wife involved. I think the only thing to do is just press for information and I am sure your husband will do that. Like I mentioned earlier in the thread, I think several people have received this letter. I am at a loss to say what it may actually mean as it is basically a form letter and really kind of vague.

 

One suggestion is that your husband maybe put a post on the board, asking how many people have received this letter. Then they can contact one another and pool information. Just a thought.

 

This has been a long, twisting ordeal for all of us, filled with many unexpected bumps along the way. I hope this is a small one and my best wishes and prayers are with you.

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great, now when i wanna contact Director Lisa Piascik her machine said she's out of the office for 3 weeks.

 

just my luck  ;)

Lisa Piasick, as far as I am concerned, is the queen of the cut-and-paste answers taken from State's infamous "press releases " ..

I would concentrate on either Kathryn Cabral VO/P/I office or one of her officer if I were you.

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Reading SBS's post has quite literally brought tears to my eyes. The cruelty of some people simply knows no bounds - absolutely none. To throw out that kind of information, without ANY explanation as to why the hold has been placed, or how long it will be there, shows a level of insensitivity to the suffering of others that is truly difficult to fathom. It is disgusting beyond words.

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