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i-485 denied followed by i-290 B dismissed without any valid reason.
Hi Folks, I have a very frustating case to be shared. Need your suggestions based on your experience; appreciate your quick response on the next steps: I filed for i-485, i-131 and i-765 at the same time around Sept, 2022. Then got the biometric appointment for the below dates: 1. Oct 18th 2022 (received late so could not make it) 2. Dec 6th 2022 (was out of USA for emergency so had to reschedule) 3. Dec 23rd 2022 (was out of USA for emergency so had to reschedule) 4. Jan 9th 2023 (ASC was closed for construction work) 5. Jan 31 2023 (ASC was closed for hazardous weather - snowing) : here I have not reschedule the appointment seeing the instruction from USCIS site, it's USCIS job to reschedule since the ASC was closed Then in Feb I got the I-131 denied stating NOT appearing for Biometrics. My attorney suggested not to appeal rather file a fresh i-131, which we did. Later on my i-765 and at last my i-485 was denied for the same reason on March 22, 2023. Now, we had to file the appeal/motion on Apr 3rd 2023 stating, it’s not my fault since the ASC was closed on Jan 31. Around 45 days after on May 19, 2023 got the status as ‘Appeal/ Motion was Dismissed’ Your case remains denied. As per the notice sent, USCIS is unable to approve your motion for the following reason (s): The evidence you submitted with this motion doesn’t overcome the reason (s) for the detail of your application or petition. # i-290B Denial #Not appearing for Biometric # i-485 Denial # i-131 Denial # i-765 Denial
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