F A
Mar 6, 2025
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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Chris sing Mar 6, 2025
I agreed
f gMar 6, 2025
@F A when you submitted your fio it was that detailed ..How did you do it since when I requested mine they just sent the I-485 form
Hifyberry ifyMar 6, 2025
Fact 👌
Ni TaMar 6, 2025
can you tell me the number of USCIS or where I can get they number please 🙏
Mrkvica M.Mar 6, 2025
@Ni Ta just google it. Good luck 😊
sweet linsMar 6, 2025
yes I always used to stay on top of my case until it got approved.
mili JeanMar 6, 2025
thank you for sharing and let me tell you something; you are smart and proactive and kind for sharing with us
F AMar 6, 2025
@F g you will have to specify that you want to access your entire file or all record relating to your case. @Ni Ta +1 (800) 375-5283 @Mili Jay you’re welcome and thank you for your kind words. @Mrkvica M. my permanent resident friend how are you doing? @sweet Lins you’ve left us in the journey 😀
f gMar 6, 2025
@F A how do you specify that
Mrkvica M.Mar 6, 2025
@F A i am waiting for you my friend to get a decision 🙏🙏🙏
Ni TaMar 7, 2025
@F A thank you 🙏
F AMar 7, 2025
@Mrkvica M. I honestly can’t wait to share my approval with you
F AMar 7, 2025
@F g the same place you specified only I-485, in this case, you want to put “All records “
Mrkvica M.Mar 7, 2025
@F A can't wait for that day! I really belive that all of you who waited since 2019,2020,2021 will get decision this year 🙏🙏
sweet linsMar 7, 2025
@F A you all will get your PR soon. I won’t delete this app until I see you all win. 🙏🙏🙏
