My original question was to check on the status of a pending case...
Take a look at what I had to do to get this information... Don't
forget, your TAX dollars paid for most of this!!
When you call Information You are given this number to call: 800 755-0777
Elapsed time: 1 minute.
To get forms 800 870-3676
After listening to a long speech and selecting a language, you will be given 7 choices
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4420 fairfax drive #210
Ask Immigration: (202) 307-1501
Elapsed time: 9 minutes.
So I figured what the heck, I called the number. When you dial
that number a voice speaks and thanks you for calling
'Ask Immigration'. It then gives you the number for 'Live Assistance'
800 375-5283 and then hangs up!
I guess that way they can say they answer all of their calls at the local offices!
Elapsed time: 11 minutes.
I called 800 375-5283 and got:
#1 english
get a pencil and paper, cause you will need them
for naturalization press 1
for green card press 2
for replace /renew press
1
for employment press 2
for remove cx status marriage
press 3
for keep perm res id stat away
from us 1 year or more press 4
must apply to ins for a reentry permit i-131 before leave
us
i-131 filed for each family member
After picking this option, it left me there. all you can do is press
# to repeat the message.
By hacking I found out you can press * to directly connect to a live person!! (well its not direct, you end up on hold)
for passport/visa press 3
for relatives to us press 4
for non imigrant work press 5
for speak to rep press 6
Elapsed time: 28 minutes.
After a long hold I got someone who turned out to not be an immigration officer. She is now letting me speak with an immigration officer.
You need to find out if the person is an officer and if not convince them to let you speak with an officer..
Elapsed time: 33 minutes.
I am back on hold again...
Elapsed time: 42 minutes.