They Only Talk To Me When They Need Something

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A couple came to me for help on the wife's permanent residency card or green card - a little bit of background: the husband is from here in the U.S., the wife is from the Philippines (like me). They are on the process of adjusting her status so she can be a permanent resident and be allowed to work here. However, the USCIS sent them a letter requesting for more supporting documentation. Out of all the Filipinas here in town, they came to me for reasons I do not know. So I helped them to gather and understand what the agency is looking for. I, of course, am not expecting any payment or anything in return for helping out - failure to follow the agency's instruction would mean deportation for the wife, and my heart just goes to them as I know I do not want to be apart from my husband if I am in that situation. So after a few weeks, I found out that her permit is approved and they threw a party for that. Guess who was not invited? I mean, I know I said that I am not expecting anything in return, but maybe a little update that my efforts produced the desired results would be nice; I have to hear about this from someone else. It's not really so much as being part or invited to the party, but maybe being in the loop that my help worked for them in their situation is appreciated. This is the kind of mentality that I have to deal with - if they need some help, they come to me. But when it comes to fun, I am left out. Am I really that boring or unlikeable? But whatever the case may be, her immigration journey is not over yet. She will still have to go through the removal of conditions of her residency, and renewal of her permanent GC or naturalization. Guess who will no longer spend lots of time to help them. Maybe, I don't know. I am a sucker for those who are in need. Oh well...