Hello everyone!
I need help with a pretty rare situation here.
Back in March, USCIS approved my I-485 a few weeks before I became eligible. I pointed it out to them, and now they sent me an NOIR. The form was indeed approved in error, but it was their mistake and not mine, since asylees are allowed to apply before they satisfy the one-year requirement. What do I do now? As I see it, my options are:
Respond to NOIR. Are they able to re-approve the petition? Or if it was approved in error, they can only rescind? Can I still do I-290B and ask them to reopen?
Request a hearing in front of a judge. What are the chances, possible outcomes and risks in this scenario?
Ignore it, wait for a rescission, re-apply. Why do people say that you end up in removal proceedings if your GC is rescinded? Don't you just go back to your previous status?
I'm probably going to get a lawyer anyway. How do I find one that has dealt with something similar?
Any info and advice is greatly appreciated🙏