Case Processing
Missing document at local office
Hi All,
Just to share something I experienced recently. It’s been over 1 year since my vawa was approved and I’m yet to get a decision on my I-485. so I called Uscis to ask the status, I was told they didn’t receive my response which has a deadline of August 19 2024. When I tracked it online, it showed it was delivered the morning of August 19. Meanwhile I requested FOIA in November 2024 and got a response in December 2024. In the FOIA response, I saw all the applications I have filed and all my responses including the one the representative said they didn’t receive. So I argued with him that the response is right in my file with their stamp. He said it could be an error that he will forward my case to a senior officer who will reach out to me within 72hours. About 2hrs after the call, I got a call from Uscis, I explained to the lady and she said she would go ahead and schedule an info pass for me. I went to the appointment with my attorney, we met with a supervisor who was so kind to go look for my file. He got my file and checked for over 2hrs but couldn’t find my response. Luckily for me, I printed the page they stamped from my FOIA response and showed him. He confirmed indeed my response was received with that stamp but couldn’t find it. At the end of the day, he advised I send another package which I did. Moral of the story here, don’t depend only on your attorney. Don’t get me wrong, my attorney is good but I did the follow up myself from requesting FOIA, to calling Uscis. I noticed most local office don’t update if they get response to RFE, if you feel your case has been pending too long especially if you responded to RFE, go ahead and call Uscis atleast to ascertain they received your response. Once they confirm they received it, you can chill and just wait for the decision. But please be on top of your case till you get decision. I always mail my application myself and always keep my receipt for record purpose. Another thing is that, I contacted congressman in January 2025, they responded last month that USCIS said they should give them 60days to make decision. Imagine what would have happened, they claim that did not receive my response and they want to make decision in 60days??? These people are joking with people’s lives in my opinion. I’m sorry the post is long but there’s a lesson to learn. I wish us all favor on this journey
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The only benefit I'm honeslty getting from this app is all the lovely people sharing their cases progress in the community channel. Apart from that the premium and basic features of this app is pointless and doesn't seem to be accurate. why did they even remove the dailt cases approval comparison? My visa has
journey abs reddit seems to be more forthcoming 😐
is VAWA taking long for you as well? 🥲
I applied Sept 2022 and since then all I’ve received were my fees were waived and Prima Facie extensions. I used to be under DACA but haven’t renewed since 2018. My lawyer has only applied for I-360 no EAD or I-485, should I ask him to apply for these? any help or advice appreciated! Thank you 🙏🏽
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