I-485 Denial due to USCIS losing my medical...

[Verrou 1,962]

21 minutes ago, PGaffney said:

 

Thank you so much. Have been absolutely gutted this past week. I will do everything you mentioned above - I am certified mailing the 290B this Wednesday once I pick up the brand new medical envelope, which I will send in on top of the old one as a part of the evidence. I was confused as whether or not to choose one or BOTH options (re-open/re-consider). I understand what you're saying on how it qualifies as both, so I'm glad you confirmed that for me. But does that mean I need to pay $675 for each or is that for the one filing fee? Thanks in advance for your help.

Just one time $675 fee. 

[PGaffney 18]

21 minutes ago, Verrou said:

Just one time $675 fee. 

Thanks. I agree with you on what you said - I definitely feel a certain way about paying a fee to correct their mistake. But I just want it to be over. Thanks everyone. I appreciate the community's response. Please let me know if there's anything else I can do. 

 

The weirdest thing is - I screen shot the USCIS website a week before this current notice stating they had received evidence and were reviewing it. Then a week later they say they received nothing? Crazy.... When I called them, they never acknowledged anything I said about that. 

[manyfudge 285]

Definitely enclose that screen shot in your 290B!

[Family 3,988]

5 hours ago, Verrou said:

5 hours ago, Family said:

Yes you pay the I-2990 B fee  even though it’s Service Error. But you are DIY so look at it as a $2K legal fee saved😂

Is it bad if I think OP shouldn’t file for I-290B for USCIS mistake and incompetence ? I refused to pay the fee just because it’s not my mistake. Can OP actually send explanation letter along with the evidence of the certified mail and send it to service center and also the local field office to avoid I-290B

As in any legal process , the way to be effective is to know/understand your recourse . No fee waiver available for OP. 
 

Should he attempt to plead Woeth Me , It’s Your Fault USCIS..( previously known as a Service Motion for Service Error w no fee required ..BUT no longer exists )..he would pay a pretty penny ti refile I-485 and lose a great deal of time .

 

I get your frustration..but think of USCIS more like a court and not like DMV 😂
 

 

[Family 3,988]

6 hours ago, PGaffney said:

I figured! Government! But, what I mean is - they say they treat each one separately. If I choose that option to file both, is it $675 or double that? Ty

You mark both but pay only one fee.

[Family 3,988]

11 hours ago, manyfudge said:

Uscis has been known to give out incorrect information.

 

 I would not send in the EAD.

 

Is your spouse a USC?

 

I would hire hackinglaw or schusterman asap.

 

 

I love that you like Schustermam ..and will forgive your weaknesses for Hacking ( for anything other than WOM) 😂

 

[Loren Y 2,755]

Shouldn't have quit your job. Any unauthorized work is forgiven when you marry a US citizen. My wife flat out admitted to working without a work permit or EAD at the AOS interview and nothing was even mentioned about it. She is now a US citizen.

[manyfudge 285]

7 hours ago, Family said:

Schustermam

The most epic case was the one where he was able to lay down a clear line of descent and requisite time in the US for a man to claim US citizenship from his U.S. born great x 3 or 4 grandparents.

 

As for Hacking, he seems ok based on the shows.  Yes, he over simplifies but the callers are also … interesting.

[JohnnyForeigner 35]

Feel really bad for you.

 

So unfair that YOU get penalised and inconvenienced by THEIR mess up.

[Ellie_7 103]

@PGaffney Sorry to hear of this denial and praying for your success. (Kudos to you for screenshotting their website and keeping good records.) Please keep us updated on the outcome. Thank you!

[igoyougoduke 1,653]

file in court for the quickest resolution. 

[Ketsuban 1,034]

I apologize if I missed it, but did you speak to Tier 2 at USCIS? I'm not sure if they can have someone re-review your file if indeed your medical did make it in? The people who pick up the phone initially are customer service agents, but Tier 2 are actual officers with some power. 

[Caligirl1 212]

21 hours ago, PGaffney said:

 

Yes my spouse is a USC. The attorney said we didn't need him - unless we wanted to pay someone to fill out the form for us. I have all the evidence and I even got a NEW medical to submit. So, I'm heartbroken about my job. Whether they are right or wrong, they scared me into quitting. So, am I still allowed to work? The denial notice is very scary. 

 

I also have a DMV driver test appointment on Aug. 28. Can I keep that and continue to try to obtain my CDL?

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/assembly-bill-ab-60-driver-licenses/ read this about driver's license in CA- that's how I got mine.Once you get your greencard, just go to dmv and update😉

[PGaffney 18]

14 hours ago, manyfudge said:

Definitely enclose that screen shot in your 290B!

Its already in there!

 

5 hours ago, Loren Y said:

Shouldn't have quit your job.

I realize that now. This is what I get for trying to do everything exactly as they say.

 

23 minutes ago, Ketsuban said:

I apologize if I missed it, but did you speak to Tier 2 at USCIS?

No - the person I spoke to was a representative. Before, I couldn't even speak to a live person at USCIS - the AI bot would hang up on me. It's insane trying to speak to anyone there. I doubt they would be able to help. I imagine my medical packet sitting in a huge pile of stamped letters and envelopes.

 

2 hours ago, JohnnyForeigner said:

Feel really bad for you.

 

So unfair that YOU get penalised and inconvenienced by THEIR mess up.

I know  Trust me, we are upset at the unfairness of it all.

 

2 hours ago, Ellie_7 said:

Please keep us updated on the outcome. Thank you!

I will, thank you.

 

And thank you to all with suggestions and comments and well wishes. I am going to pick up my "new" medical tomorrow and send everything away. Just hope my job will take me back without much of a fuss.

[Ketsuban 1,034]

A tier 2 officer may very well be able to help you. Not a guarantee, but they have more power than the phone reps. I think you should call back, get a rep on the phone and politely but firmly request a tier 2 officer, explaining you sent your medical in but it was not reviewed despite them confirming receipt. It's either that or you would have to pay again. I don't think you should if someone can locate the documentation and review it.