Anybody ever get anything useful from

[keelec]

I was browsing the Candle, and found some "HOT LINKS"

 

http://www.foia.state.gov/MMS/OrgDirectory...OrgDir.asp?ID=1

http://foia.state.gov/MMS/OrgDirectory/Org...rgDir.asp?ID=27

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index....t=ST&f=1&t=2603

 

Colin Powell, Secretary of State 202-647-5291

Maura Harty, Assistant Secretary of Bureau of Consular Affairs, 202-647-9576

Janice Jacobs, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services, 202-647-9584, Fax - (202) 663-1083 (I think).

 

 

Anyway, I had read earlier that some Candle Members had sent a note to Colin Powell, and actually got a personalized response from Maura Harty. But, I think that was in reference to the thousands of cases that were stuck earlier, not just a single individual.

 

However, would Colin Powell, Maura Harty, or Janice Jacobs look at individual cases, or just trends?

 

Thanks,

----- Clifford -----

[Mick]

Clifford, back in the early days of the Black Hole, Harty did respond to several of us who wrote letters to her. At first the responses, as I recall, were more personal but eventually were just the usual cut and paste stuff. Still, it can't hurt to write. Maybe enough letters will get somebody's attention.

[keelec]

Well, I tried calling Janice Jacob's office today.

 

I got a receptionist. I explained that I was having significant problems with my visa application and needed help.

 

She said "sure", then I heard a click, and suddenly found myself listening to the standard DOS greeting message.

 

I realize that those of us with "problems" are a hassle to deal with. But, if the immigration process was streamlined, and if the government had better communication, then there wouldn't be so many people calling to ask for help.

 

Thank you all who send me ideas and leads. I will be following up on then soon.

 

----- Clifford -----

[chinadave2001]

In a word, No. Especially Colin Powell. I must have sent him 20 emails, never got any repsonse of any sort. ever. not even an auto -response.

CD