stupid-stupi-stupid USCIS

[B'sA 0]

Listen to the people advising you to make an InfoPass appointment. As for the people basically telling you that you shouldn't have made a mistake just ignore them. I also made a minor mistake early on in my K1 process and it set us back 4 months. Sure I made the mistake but the fact that I lost 4 months while my petition collected dust on some clerks desk upset me as much as your situation is upsetting you.

Take a deep breath, relax & make that appointment.

Thank you!

I sceduled an infopass for tomorrow, and hopefully it'll work out.

God bless you.

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Thank you!

I sceduled an infopass for tomorrow, and hopefully it'll work out.

God bless you.

Good Luck!!!

[B'sA 0]

Thank you!

I sceduled an infopass for tomorrow, and hopefully it'll work out.

God bless you.

Good Luck!!!

Thanks, Laura and Nick!

It means alot to me!

[JillA 2]

Good luck, and don't worry. Everyone makes mistakes, this process is stressful as it is and not everything can go perfect. Don't beat yourself up over it, I hope the Infopass works it all out!

[JeremyR 8]

I'm totally on the OPs side with this. If I'm reading the OP's description of events correctly, USCIS changed the status of the case to "Response received and processing resumed". If the response was not what they wanted, they should NOT have done that. Further, they should obviously have sent another RFE - it's just common sense. Further still, the OP made it quite clear that they honestly believed that they had answered the RFE adequately and that they only found out that they hadn't from the denial letter.

The people suggesting that it's the OPs fault should have a little heart. Of course it's technically their fault - the law is the law and all that but us ordinary people are not experts in immigration law, nor are we experts in understanding the finer points of RFEs and we all make mistakes. Show some compassion, guys.

FWIW, I totally agree with the other less judgemental advice that's been given (1) make an InfoPass, speak to the immigration officer and very politely explain that you really didn't know that you hadn't answered the RFE correctly and that the case status in fact suggested that you had. (2) contact your local congressman. The US citizen may need to do this. They should be able to explain your options and can help by liaising with USCIS on your behalf.

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Edited February 11, 2009 by JeremyR

[B'sA 0]

I'm totally on the OPs side with this. If I'm reading the OP's description of events correctly, USCIS changed the status of the case to "Response received and processing resumed". If the response was not what they wanted, they should NOT have done that. Further, they should obviously have sent another RFE - it's just common sense. Further still, the OP made it quite clear that they honestly believed that they had answered the RFE adequately and that they only found out that they hadn't from the denial letter.

The people suggesting that it's the OPs fault should have a little heart. Of course it's technically their fault - the law is the law and all that but us ordinary people are not experts in immigration law, nor are we experts in understanding the finer points of RFEs and we all make mistakes. Show some compassion, guys.

FWIW, I totally agree with the other less judgemental advice that's been given (1) make an InfoPass, speak to the immigration officer and very politely explain that you really didn't know that you hadn't answered the RFE correctly and that the case status in fact suggested that you had. (2) contact your local congressman. The US citizen may need to do this. They should be able to explain your options and can help by liaising with USCIS on your behalf.

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Thanks, Jeremy!

I felt like i'm sinking today and some of the posters tried to just put a foot on my head to make sure i won't come out.

i'll see how's the infopass going to go tomorrow.

Thank you!

[Rosie74 0]

Let us know how it goes, and good luck.

I really hope it will all turn our for the best!

[B'sA 0]

Let us know how it goes, and good luck.

I really hope it will all turn our for the best!

ok, i will!

tahnks!

[mary'n'ev 0]

Let us know how it goes, and good luck.

I really hope it will all turn our for the best!

ok, i will!

tahnks!

Wow, what a thread!

I hope everything works out for the two of you!

Best of luck!

[Bobo Meow 0]

Listen to the people advising you to make an InfoPass appointment. As for the people basically telling you that you shouldn't have made a mistake just ignore them. I also made a minor mistake early on in my K1 process and it set us back 4 months. Sure I made the mistake but the fact that I lost 4 months while my petition collected dust on some clerks desk upset me as much as your situation is upsetting you.

Take a deep breath, relax & make that appointment.

Thank you!

I sceduled an infopass for tomorrow, and hopefully it'll work out.

God bless you.

Good Luck! Everything will be fine! Think positive...

[Kez/JWolf 6]

Nobody was trying to put a foot on yur head. At the begining of your post you explained the situation and were given some very good information about what to do to try and fix this situation. You chose to continue blaming everything on USCIS, yes they do make mistakes and yes it is very frustrating. In your case thay followed their procedure to the letter.

You never did say exactly what you forgot to include that they were looking for, all we know is that it was tax information. The fact that you were sent a RFE and when you returned the information you thought they were looking for and you got the update saying they had recieved the response and processing would resume. In no way does that mean that they have accepted the information you sent, that just indicates they got it and will now look at your case again.

Everyone makes mistakes, All we were trying to do was to point out to you that you do have to take some responsability for what has happened, if the requested information had been sent with the initial application then this would not have happened, but that is all in the past, Your post continued to be very agry and accusing and with that sort of attatude you are not going to get anywhere with USCIS. We all want to help you get through this dificult time but until you can see past the "Its All Their Fault" you are going to have a hard time sorting this all out.

I am sure once you have spoken to a immigration officer at your infopass appointment you will feel better about how you move forward. I am sure you will overcome this setback and will succeed in getting this sorted out and be able to move on with your life. Those of us who have been around for awhile know how going to USCIS with all guns blazing is not going to help at all.

I wish you well and good luck at your infopass.

Jon

[Sinergy 3]

Nobody was trying to put a foot on yur head. At the begining of your post you explained the situation and were given some very good information about what to do to try and fix this situation. You chose to continue blaming everything on USCIS, yes they do make mistakes and yes it is very frustrating. In your case thay followed their procedure to the letter.

You never did say exactly what you forgot to include that they were looking for, all we know is that it was tax information. The fact that you were sent a RFE and when you returned the information you thought they were looking for and you got the update saying they had recieved the response and processing would resume. In no way does that mean that they have accepted the information you sent, that just indicates they got it and will now look at your case again.

Everyone makes mistakes, All we were trying to do was to point out to you that you do have to take some responsability for what has happened, if the requested information had been sent with the initial application then this would not have happened, but that is all in the past, Your post continued to be very agry and accusing and with that sort of attatude you are not going to get anywhere with USCIS. We all want to help you get through this dificult time but until you can see past the "Its All Their Fault" you are going to have a hard time sorting this all out.

I am sure once you have spoken to a immigration officer at your infopass appointment you will feel better about how you move forward. I am sure you will overcome this setback and will succeed in getting this sorted out and be able to move on with your life. Those of us who have been around for awhile know how going to USCIS with all guns blazing is not going to help at all.

I wish you well and good luck at your infopass.

Jon

I agree...however i also believe the OP only wants to read the posts of the ppl agreeing with him...no matter what advise was given.

i hope all works out for the OP...but when he goes to his infopass i hope he doesnt use the same kind of additude he used on this thread.

[Rosie74 0]

I agree...however i also believe the OP only wants to read the posts of the ppl agreeing with him...no matter what advise was given.

i hope all works out for the OP...but when he goes to his infopass i hope he doesnt use the same kind of additude he used on this thread.

What's wrong in trying to get some sympathy in such a stressful moment?

[JeremyR 8]

Since this thread's been bumped, it's brought it back to mind... Any updates? What happened next?

[B'sA 0]

Since this thread's been bumped, it's brought it back to mind... Any updates? What happened next?

I didn't wind up going to an infopass.

Instead, we spent all day putting together financial information and we included all sorts of papers just in case.

Than we completed the appeal form, and we also wrote a letter explaining what a big misunderstanding happened.

Besides, we made a waiver request and an expedite request all based on the fact that my husband is the only one working and supporting both of us, and not only we would be happy if i started working, but we can't pay the $600 out of nowhere, because the budget is tight.

We got a reply 2 weeks later.

Our case reopened and they accepted the waiver request.

It was a huge relief, although we're conscious that it'll probably take around 6 months for them to process the case...

Anyway, now i'm trying to check the status of the I-290B on line and it says that the case does not exist- that's weird, but i heard this has happened to people- so we're just waiting.

Thanks to everyone who put a good word for us.