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i-130 denied, we don't know why or what it means

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MaryQ   1

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Hi there. I will be so grateful to you if you have any helpful advice on this topic:

My husband is from Peru and was here on an F-1 student visa when we met. We married in November 2009 and then filed for AOS in early February 2010. We received receipts for all our forms and he went in for the fingerprints and medical. We thought we'd then be invited for an interview. But we called the "help" line at the end of June and were informed we had been sent a letter. We never received it, didn't know what it was, and they would not verify the address. They said they were sending it again, we still haven't received it. Anyway, I figured out how to check the case status online last week. I see that we were sent a DENIAL letter on June 10th. It doesn't say online why we were denied. I have again requested to have the letter re-sent and still haven't received it. Our 30 day window to appeal has obviously passed. We are scared and don't know how to proceed. I don't know what my husband's status is or what our options are. We talked to an attorney who said we need to re-file and need an attorney. We barely have enough money to re-file and definitely don't have money for an attorney. But do you we really need to scrape together the money and get one? Just hold our breath for the letter? I made an infopass appointment for Sept 15 (earliest available) but I have this bad feeling they won't be helpful there. Thank you so much for your help.

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Darnell   8,478

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i think is time to talk with an ISO ( see http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure/gc_1221837986181.shtm#5 )

and get some exact details of your case.

it may be that an RFE was issued, and for some reason, you never received it.

an ISO can verify that the address you give them is the one they have on file and

verify if anything was 'returned from USPS' and can

request to resend any 'failed delivery' notices.

not that it helps, exactly, but - to 'know more', always, is useful.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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MaryQ   1

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Thank you for your response. I have called several times and they insist that they cannot verify the address in the system since we are no longer "pending." I've asked many questions but there are never allowed to give me any answers it seems. By checking online, I do see that some travel documents were returned to them as undeliverable and maybe that's why we weren't getting other documents. Anyway, I suppose I will just keep calling and asking questions.

i think is time to talk with an ISO ( see http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure/gc_1221837986181.shtm#5 )

and get some exact details of your case.

it may be that an RFE was issued, and for some reason, you never received it.

an ISO can verify that the address you give them is the one they have on file and

verify if anything was 'returned from USPS' and can

request to resend any 'failed delivery' notices.

not that it helps, exactly, but - to 'know more', always, is useful.

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MaryQ   1

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I also just wanted to ask generally, do people almost always get lawyers to handle the application process? If you talk to an attorney they say it's absolutely a bad idea to do it on your own but then I've heard from others that you don't need an attorney at all, you just have to be smart and careful.

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Inky   1,110

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could you not make an infopass appointment and go speak to someone in person about your case and get them to tell you what the leter is and have your address fixed etc.

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Your I-129f was approved in 5 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 67 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

AOS was approved in 2 months and 8 days without interview.

ROC was approved in 3 months and 2 days without interview.

I am a Citizen of the United States of America. 04/16/13

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MaryQ   1

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could you not make an infopass appointment and go speak to someone in person about your case and get them to tell you what the leter is and have your address fixed etc.

I did make an infopass appointment but the first available date was September 15 so I haven't gone yet. I just wanted to see if there was anything we should do in the meantime. Also I am hoping and praying they will be helpful at that appointment--the people at the USCIS phone line said that the office may or may not provide me with a copy of the letter.

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an ISO can tell you a lot, actually.

please get an ISO on the phone, yes?

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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if you read the content at this link --> http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure/gc_1221837986181.shtm#5

it should all become clear(er).

Good Luck !

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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MM+EV   0

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Questions and it may be irrelevant. Can you help someone adjust their status on an F1 visa?

8.6.10 Married

AOS Timeline

8.20.10 Mailed Package Express USPS I-130/485/765 8.20.10 (Day 1)

8.23.10 Received at 943a in Chicago signed by LBox (now I wait) (Day 3)

8.31.10 Received SMS with receipt numbers (Day 8) ^_^

09.01.10 Check Cashed! (day 9)

09.04.10 Received 3 Hard copy of NOA 1 (day 12)

09.07.10 Received Hard copy NOA for biometrics. Scheduled for 9/20/10 (day 15)

09.20.10 Biometrics done

10.20.10 Email about EAD card ordered

10.26.10 Second email about EAD card

10.30.10 EAD card received (gotta love saturday mail in the U.S)

12.13.10 Scheduled interview at 2PM JFK Boston (APPROVED)

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That would depend on who you were.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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