Hi all,
It's been a bad day, if anyone has any guidance on this issue I would be very appreciative!
My 2-year green card expired on 12/9/2021. I filed my I-751 and it arrived in Phoenix on 11/3/2021 according to tracking. I had been waiting and waiting for even just a confirmation of receipt but nothing came. I suppose I waited too long before checking in, but I know USCIS operates slowly so I gave them the benefit of the doubt. Upon calling today, I find out that my application was promptly rejected on receipt due to "improper filing" (no further feedback at all, even though I think I was pretty meticulous about the forms) but the real issue is that they claim they sent a rejection notice and returned the packaged to me, yet, nothing ever arrived. They do not track these returns, I have not changed address since filing, I had zero idea I was in this situation.
Now I'm trying to re-file, as I suppose that is my only option (is there something else I could do?) New binder, new print-outs etc. Thankfully they didn't even charge my card from the previous filing. Problem is I'm now filing late and I'm not sure if this circumstance will be seen as "good cause", or how to phrase the letter explaining it, and most of all, I have no idea what I did "improperly", so I see no reason why this might just not happen again. Maybe I won't even find out if happens again too.
So it feels like I'm taking another shot in the dark, despite having followed all the rules to the best of my knowledge and ability. I've read that I'm eligible for deportation now and need to confirm that there aren't active proceedings against me. Perhaps I need to get an immigration lawyer now. Such a nightmare. What do you make of it all?