Denial Of Adjustment of Status

[Anh map 2,098]

I am actually terrified to the fact that I may be facing a removal proceeding. I was on legal status when my Father filed for my petition and even filed for an extension. Not intending to go out of status, I seeked legal counsel and hoping that I will get an approval within that time frame. But the immigration took 4 years to process my I-130. And I waited another 4-5 years to be able to file for an adjustment of status, hopeful through all these years of wait, only to find out due to the gap in their system guidelines I would be denied. There is certainly a gap in their system, and that is not my fault. Because if their guidelines meet in all areas, I wouldn't be put in this position as well as many others whose in the similar situation, and we would've been on legal status already. I suffered through these years trying to pursue legal status and due to all the significant time of delay I grew up unable to establish myself because I've already gone out of status just waiting. Deprived with so many opportunities. I put my life on hold for 9 years, I wasn't able to get a real job and wasn't able to pursue my education because I didn't have the documents. Within that 9 years I would've been a doctor or something else already. But even through these years of neglected status I have not seeked nor spent money from the government. I survived through the support of my family and relatives, that now I may be taken apart from. It feels like my heart has been eaten out. I've been crying every day I don't know what is going to happen to me if I get sent back, I have no family nor a place to stay over there anymore.

I made an appointment with another attorney hopefully he has something good to say about my case.

Stop trying to blame others for not telling you about the status of your case and find a qualified, experienced immigration attorney who can give the proper guidance.

Very insensitive reply and the OP was not blaming you, she was pointing to problems in the system but of cos as is typical of people who have gotten their visas on VJ, they loose their manners and start acting obnoxious! To the OP, what you need is a very good immigration lawyer. I don't see anyone on VJ being able to provide the kind of advice that will help you through this.

I wish some people would bother not replying to a post if all they are going to do is pass judgement, people come on here for advice/help not for your smart and silly answers which in no way profers any solution to their problems.

OP is blaming "the system" rather than taking the situation head on and getting the proper advice from a qualified attorney. It's no one's responsibility to inform any one of us of changes in policies and procedures that apply to our lives.

Obtaining adequate counsel is the most important thing the OP can do, as many of us (see my prior post) have suggested already on this thread.

Edited July 21, 2009 by Anh map

[luckymom 0]

I think the office of Atty. Michael Gurfinkel can help you. Just google where his offices are, he is also very familiar with filipino immigrants because his wife is a filipina as they say. Just a suggestion. Good luck and may God bless you on your journey.

[diadromous mermaid 36]

Month and date in 1982?

diadromous mermaid "What is your birthdate?" 1982

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

Sounds unbelievable. Wow. You sure need an experienced attorney, and since you mentioned your life is here and you have nowhere to go back to, the first word that comes to my mind is "hardship."

I hope there will be a hearing in front of an immigration judge where you, with the help of your attorney, can plead your case.

[aanxious 0]

Month and date in 1982?

diadromous mermaid "What is your birthdate?" 1982

02-24

[TBoneTX 43,158]

Good (from my experience) immigration-law firm: http://www.fosterquan.com

Largest in Houston; experience in all areas of immigration; VERY reasonable e-mail & phone-consultation rates. If any attorneys can help you, they can.

[aanxious 0]

I am considering the process of switching attorneys, and taking steps in doing so. Apparently most people here are only familiar with marriage based petitions, that's why some are beleaguered to the idea about other complex petition cases mostly like Parent to Child petitions when age, timing and many factors plays a vital role in the guidelines and in determining the category & priority dates. Basically I am only being told what I already know which is to hire an/another attorney. Just for the record I retained an attorney throughout these whole process from the time we filed my petition to this present day, but I guess I didn't hire the best one in my particular case cause of the age-out and etc. Hence, I should be switching. I truly appreciate the input of the kind ones, thanks for taking the time. I wish you all the best of luck and smooth sailing throughout the process. As for the supercilious people, I hope nothing goes wrong with your case!

[aanxious 0]

I am actually terrified to the fact that I may be facing a removal proceeding. I was on legal status when my Father filed for my petition and even filed for an extension. Not intending to go out of status, I seeked legal counsel and hoping that I will get an approval within that time frame. But the immigration took 4 years to process my I-130. And I waited another 4-5 years to be able to file for an adjustment of status, hopeful through all these years of wait, only to find out due to the gap in their system guidelines I would be denied. There is certainly a gap in their system, and that is not my fault. Because if their guidelines meet in all areas, I wouldn't be put in this position as well as many others whose in the similar situation, and we would've been on legal status already. I suffered through these years trying to pursue legal status and due to all the significant time of delay I grew up unable to establish myself because I've already gone out of status just waiting. Deprived with so many opportunities. I put my life on hold for 9 years, I wasn't able to get a real job and wasn't able to pursue my education because I didn't have the documents. Within that 9 years I would've been a doctor or something else already. But even through these years of neglected status I have not seeked nor spent money from the government. I survived through the support of my family and relatives, that now I may be taken apart from. It feels like my heart has been eaten out. I've been crying every day I don't know what is going to happen to me if I get sent back, I have no family nor a place to stay over there anymore.

I made an appointment with another attorney hopefully he has something good to say about my case.

Stop trying to blame others for not telling you about the status of your case and find a qualified, experienced immigration attorney who can give the proper guidance.

Very insensitive reply and the OP was not blaming you, she was pointing to problems in the system but of cos as is typical of people who have gotten their visas on VJ, they loose their manners and start acting obnoxious! To the OP, what you need is a very good immigration lawyer. I don't see anyone on VJ being able to provide the kind of advice that will help you through this.

I wish some people would bother not replying to a post if all they are going to do is pass judgement, people come on here for advice/help not for your smart and silly answers which in no way profers any solution to their problems.

----------THANK YOU!

[diadromous mermaid 36]

What was the filing date on the I-130 petition your father originally filed for you? (Day, month, year) What date did he naturalise? (Day, month, year) What was the date on the approved I-130? (Day, month, year)

[aanxious 0]

What was the filing date on the I-130 petition your father originally filed for you? (April 26, 2001) What date did he naturalise? (December 2004) What was the date on the approved I-130? (Aug. 28, 2005)