[Urgent advice needed] I-130 and I-485 Denied Prematurely, before deadline for RFE

[HopefulForGC 12]

On 2/24/2024 at 10:32 PM, OldUser said:

At least they're fixing their mess. There's no reason not to submit evidence from the start. Waiting for RFE or interview just adds unnecessary delay or results in denial, like in your case.

 

Many AOS approved without interview or RFE if everything is submitted from the start.

 

Good luck and tell us how it goes.

Hi ,

providing an update. My lawyer submitted the I-290B motion to reopen/reconsider for both my I-130 and I-485 on March 7th, 2024. In the filing, he also included the evidence for the original RFE. Lawyer did not charge for this service but I paid a filing fee $1350 unfortunately. 
 

Today, both my I-130 and I-485 cases were reopened and status changed to “Case is actively being reviewed”. In addition, for the I-485 , my field office sent me another RFE notice which is asking me to resubmit my medical because the last one I submitted with the original application is no longer valid as it’s been 2 years. I think this is good news as it may mean the original RFE for a bonafide marriage has been cleared and now I just need to clear the medical RFE again. 
 

I will be submitting the RFE for medical in the coming days and will report back, but I have a feeling GC is coming soon.  
 

Thanks all for advice. 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 5 by HopefulForGC

[Family 4,065]

6 hours ago, HopefulForGC said:

Hi ,

providing an update. My lawyer submitted the I-290B motion to reopen/reconsider for both my I-130 and I-485 on March 7th, 2024. In the filing, he also included the evidence for the original RFE. Lawyer did not charge for this service but I paid a filing fee $1350 unfortunately. 
 

Today, both my I-130 and I-485 cases were reopened and status changed to “Case is actively being reviewed”. In addition, for the I-485 , my field office sent me another RFE notice which is asking me to resubmit my medical because the last one I submitted with the original application is no longer valid as it’s been 2 years. I think this is good news as it may mean the original RFE for a bonafide marriage has been cleared and now I just need to clear the medical RFE again. 
 

I will be submitting the RFE for medical in the coming days and will report back, but I have a feeling GC is coming soon.  
 

Thanks all for advice. 

 

 

 

 

They will definitely approve your green card. ..under F-2A if current or as soon as hubby naturalizes.

It’s common misconception for attorneys to insist that 2 s I-290 B filings are required …but you stood your ground and got them to do it free. ..so take it as a BIG WIN. 

[HopefulForGC 12]

Hi, another update, my I-130 application status was changed to "Case approved" on April 5th, 2024. I-485 is still pending the RFE for medical!

[TBoneTX 45,654]

10 hours ago, HopefulForGC said:

my I-130 application status was changed to "Case approved"

You must feel wonderful after this great news!  Keep us apprised.

[HopefulForGC 12]

Still waiting for I-485 to be approved. It seems the priority date is not current, the June 2024 visa bulletin shows November 2021 for F2A category, and my priority date is March 2022. I hope I do not have to wait much longer. When I filed back in March 2022, the final action date was current. They did ask for an RFE for an updated medical a few weeks ago, so it seems like they are working on it. My I-131 advance parole document expired in April 2024 and my hubby filed for naturalization (N-400) today. I would like to travel to my home country as my 5 year old nephew is unwell after undergoing surgery for a brain tumor and I would love to be able to visit him and my family, but I am not sure If I should apply for another I-131 advance parole document, or wait it out for I-485

Edited June 3 by HopefulForGC

[Family 4,065]

52 minutes ago, HopefulForGC said:

Still waiting for I-485 to be approved. It seems the priority date is not current, the June 2024 visa bulletin shows November 2021 for F2A category, and my priority date is March 2022. I hope I do not have to wait much longer. When I filed back in March 2022, the final action date was current. They did ask for an RFE for an updated medical a few weeks ago, so it seems like they are working on it. My I-131 advance parole document expired in April 2024 and my hubby filed for naturalization (N-400) today. I would like to travel to my home country as my 5 year old nephew is unwell after undergoing surgery for a brain tumor and I would love to be able to visit him and my family, but I am not sure If I should apply for another I-131 advance parole document, or wait it out for I-485

File the I-131 and request expedite . Don’t count on I-485 as it it’s tied to visa bulletin fluctuations . Your husband will likely complete his N-400 before F-2A gets to your pd

[HopefulForGC 12]

Almost 6 months later, the I-485 is still pending, and the priority date only moved from Nov 15 2021 to Jan 1st 2022 in those 6 months.  My priority date is March 30, 2022. I am 3 months away from being current, but that could take months to reach. My husband has his naturalization oath ceremony on the 25th of October. I spoke to my lawyer and he mentioned that it's best to send a cover letter and a copy of the certificate of naturalization to the USCIS field office to let them know that the petitioner is now a USC. I really hope this speeds things up.

[Boiler 45,743]

It should

[Family 4,065]

2 hours ago, HopefulForGC said:

Almost 6 months later, the I-485 is still pending, and the priority date only moved from Nov 15 2021 to Jan 1st 2022 in those 6 months.  My priority date is March 30, 2022. I am 3 months away from being current, but that could take months to reach. My husband has his naturalization oath ceremony on the 25th of October. I spoke to my lawyer and he mentioned that it's best to send a cover letter and a copy of the certificate of naturalization to the USCIS field office to let them know that the petitioner is now a USC. I really hope this speeds things up.

Well, no one expected the I-485 to do anything other than stand still ( pending) and solidly protect your legal /authorized stay. 
‘Once husband naturalizes , feel free to pester them often 😂. Congratulations, you are in home stretch 

 

I love the I-290 B wins.

Edited October 18 by Family

[HopefulForGC 12]

The request to upgrade the application to that of Immediate Relative of USC was delivered to USCIS field office as on November 5th, 2024. Any recommendations as to how long I should wait before submitting a service request for "Case outside normal processing time", or before contacting my local representative? According to my priority date of 3/31/2022, as of today Nov 11, I am eligible to submit a request for case outside normal processing time.

 

Is there any way to tell if USCIS has processed the request to upgrade? There hasn't been any update on my case status since we sent the request to upgrade.

 

Edited November 11 by HopefulForGC