AOS Interview Rescheduleing

[VanessaTony 3,567]

which is what i am now too though right?

Well right now you're in temporary protected status while waiting for your AOS to be processed. Once it's been approved you're an LPR. If you're denied you will become out of status.

It appears that you are very sick. Get a doctor's note. That's proof that your claim is true. You have been given the worst case scenario. If anything negative happens, a call to your congressman will fix it. You have proof. Don't go to the doctor after the fact. Ensure that you go before or on the day of the interview.

Yep agree. Definitely get a doctors note for the day of interview, just in case it comes to that.

[bigdog 377]

I would go to the interview, wear a mask if coughing, do not reschedule. Tell the IO you are not well.

[jpidgley 9]

I would go to the interview, wear a mask if coughing, do not reschedule. Tell the IO you are not well.

After all this i wish i had lead down in the back of the suburban, got my wife to drive us there, stumbled in wearing my PJs and Gown, and thrown up multiple times in the office making everyone else ill too, just to make a point that the system could possibly be flawed... although then i'd probably be charged with bio terrorism.

Too late now, just got to wait for what happens.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Dr's note (as mentioned previously) is probably your best bet.

[jpidgley 9]

OK,

So a few days ago i received a letter from the USCIS saying that because i had not called to reschedule i had abandoned my petition, my green card was denied, all subsequent work authorization and advanced parole was invalid, and i was now in the US unlawfully. FREAK OUT COMMENCES!

I had been one of the few who had done everything legally (like everyone here) paying the $$$$$$ being apart from fiancé for ages, doing more interviews, scan, fingerprinting etc etc than i can remember, not working, Basically doing everything right, and now because i was ill and didn't take the sickness that was causing me constant vomitting and diarrhea into a government building, at the last step, i am now illegal. Was feeling pretty angry.

I called the USCIS and told them what had happened, explained i did call to reschedule and had a confirmation number to prove it. The Agent on the line took me through all the security steps to get into the account and then told me that a denial was not on my petition, but rather the most recent action taken was back in January when they first scheduled my interview. Then as we were talking she said the system was saying a letter had just been sent to me (not from her) RE my application to reschedule. Proving again that i did call. She said i should send back both the coming application letter and the denial letter to the USCIS so they could decide what to do.

OK.

So i got the mail today and the USCIS letter was there. only it doesn't say application for reschedule, it says "we will reschedule this appointment and a notice will be forthcoming" meaning they are already going to do it.

So my question,

Do you think i should mail in the letters like the Agent on the phone said.... or just wait for the appointment notice and go to it, ignoring the denial letter.....?

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Again, as I said before in another thread... There is a period of time before it is denied, to give the applicants a chance to communicate (months). The OP called to reschedule on the day of his appointment. That event will be noted in his file. Before a decision to deny is made, the person making that decision will look at the file and see that the applicant made an effort to communicate. It won't be denied. There is a system in place for rescheduling appointments, and this system is fair and works.

Though it doesn't help the OP I felt it was important to point out that what we said would happen DID happen and now the OP is in a mess. It's fixable with some effort and a LOT of stress.

Though the OP DID call and advise them she needed to reschedule she still received a denial notice.

Edited February 10, 2012 by Vanessa&Tony

[VanessaTony 3,567]

So a few days ago i received a letter from the USCIS saying that because i had not called to reschedule i had abandoned my petition, my green card was denied, all subsequent work authorization and advanced parole was invalid, and i was now in the US unlawfully. FREAK OUT COMMENCES!

I had been one of the few who had done everything legally (like everyone here) paying the $$$$$$ being apart from fiancé for ages, doing more interviews, scan, fingerprinting etc etc than i can remember, not working, Basically doing everything right, and now because i was ill and didn't take the sickness that was causing me constant vomitting and diarrhea into a government building, at the last step, i am now illegal. Was feeling pretty angry.

I called the USCIS and told them what had happened, explained i did call to reschedule and had a confirmation number to prove it. The Agent on the line took me through all the security steps to get into the account and then told me that a denial was not on my petition, but rather the most recent action taken was back in January when they first scheduled my interview. Then as we were talking she said the system was saying a letter had just been sent to me (not from her) RE my application to reschedule. Proving again that i did call. She said i should send back both the coming application letter and the denial letter to the USCIS so they could decide what to do.

OK.

So i got the mail today and the USCIS letter was there. only it doesn't say application for reschedule, it says "we will reschedule this appointment and a notice will be forthcoming" meaning they are already going to do it.

So my question,

Do you think i should mail in the letters like the Agent on the phone said.... or just wait for the appointment notice and go to it, ignoring the denial letter.....?

Completely understand your anger and yes, going in and throwing up all over them would have protected you.. ridiculous huh!

Now you do have to fix this. While they sent you an interview reschedule notice, they also sent you a denial. You're hoping they ignore the bad and follow the good... but in the event they don't you're in trouble.

Make an INFOPASS appointment. Take BOTH notices. You want something from them that confirms your case is still active.

I'm sorry you're going through this.

[Harpa Timsah 13,259]

Though it doesn't help the OP I felt it was important to point out that what we said would happen DID happen and now the OP is in a mess. It's fixable with some effort and a LOT of stress.

Though the OP DID call and advise them she needed to reschedule she still received a denial notice.

I think it is important to point out that the event of the request for reschedule was noted in their file and therefore the denial was sent in error - and USCIS (even a Tier 1 person) can plainly see that event in their records. Since they can plainly see that fact they have moved forward towards granting a reschedule.

I agree on the INFOPASS though. Make one ASAP. Better to talk to a person in that office so word gets out that you're around and you just had extenuating circumstances. Good luck.

You know, I do think for future problems of this type, it might be good for the non-sick spouse (even if it's the USC) to go to the appointment to at least talk to the IO.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

I think it is important to point out that the event of the request for reschedule was noted in their file and therefore the denial was sent in error - and USCIS (even a Tier 1 person) can plainly see that event in their records. Since they can plainly see that fact they have moved forward towards granting a reschedule.

I agree on the INFOPASS though. Make one ASAP. Better to talk to a person in that office so word gets out that you're around and you just had extenuating circumstances. Good luck.

You know, I do think for future problems of this type, it might be good for the non-sick spouse (even if it's the USC) to go to the appointment to at least talk to the IO.

Completely agree. Hindsight is 20/20. I'm sure the OP will end up fine but the stress! Ugh. Sometimes USCIS (heck just Government agencies) are just insane.

[vancedan 5]

Completely agree. Hindsight is 20/20. I'm sure the OP will end up fine but the stress! Ugh. Sometimes USCIS (heck just Government agencies) are just insane.

I'll say that I found this topic interesting as we're in an interesting and similar stick. My wife was in the hospital the night before with a miscarriage and could hardly go to the appt the next day. This was Tuesday, but I've stressed out about it, as despite having the confirmation number and a doctor's note the day of (as we were instrcted to do a follow-up the next day), and hospital discharge letter, who knows the US gov'ts logic. So we sent a letter and copies explaining it along with confirmation express mail yesterday, and set up an infopass (not sure if it's necessary) Friday, which will also at least give us a nice four day holiday. So I'll be following your thread to see and I wish you good luck. I def understand the stress, and if it's any consolation we were worried about deportation at one point too, untill we saw the posters on this thread!