I drop back down in Amsterdam to sheer frustration. I decided to call the IND today to see whether they had any news on the status of my immigration papers. Very very bad idea. To recap the facts:
- Applied for visa
- Was rejected for no apparent reason
- Have now gone through 3 lawyers.
- Filled an appeal on Feb 14th (yep, Valentine’s day, how ironic?)
- Appeal decision is allowed to legally take a maximum of 10 weeks
- Has now been 27 weeks (no exaggeration, almost 3 times their self imposed maximum)
Conversation with IND today:
Me: Its now been 27 weeks, can you give me the status or ANY information on my case?
IND: No
Me: Is there anyone I can talk to?
IND: No
Me: Can I make an appt to meet with someone about my case?
IND: No
Me: Can you at least tell me when you think they might have a decision?
IND: Ummm, No.
Me: So, I can’t talk to anyone, talk write to anyone, can’t have an apt with anyone, and can’t have any information on my case?
IND: Yes
Me: And do you think it’s a bit strange that your maximum is 10 weeks, and its been 27 weeks and there is no solution in sight.
IND: No, not really
Me: Can I file a complaint about the delay?
IND: Technically yes, but...there is a current delay in the complaints department, and they won’t receive your complaint for an average of 6 weeks.
Me: Which will probably be more like 12 weeks right?
IND: Right.
Oh well no worries, right, 'cause tonight is M-A-D-O-N-N-A!!!!!
