I-94 taken by IO at AOS interview

[Lovelynyc 0]

Hi everyone,

Im just curious when a IO takes your i-94 at a greencard interview does it mean anything imparticular?

Im in limbo right now as im atill waiting for my infopass apt. I made a topic of my situation already.

Basically i applied for AOS on a F-1 , did fingerprints, interview went well the IO said everything was fine, no flaws no discripancys. And i should get a decision within 90days.

My PD was not current at the time of interview but it is now( i filed due to the new filing dates in october 2015)

Few days later i got a denial notice and it had no reason as to why i was denied i believe it to be in error and spoke with two lawyers who believe the same.

Made 2 service requests on NVCS and still havent heard anything.

But any input would be great, will i recieve back my i-94 since the application was denied?

[Merrytooth 5,748]

Can't you get your I-94 info online?

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/consent.html

[Lovelynyc 0]

I did try to get it online but it will only show info within the last 5yrs and i have not traveled since 2009

[Merrytooth 5,748]

Do you have a copy of the original I-94 then?

If not, you could try filing G-884 (not sure how long it would take USCIS to get to you though)

https://www.uscis.gov/g-884

[blest.but.strest 50]

, will i recieve back my i-94 since the application was denied?

You will not get the I-94 back.

File I-102 in order to get a replacement one. It does cost $330, so I'm not sure if going that way is the best thing for you.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-102

Edited May 2, 2016 by blest.but.strest

[Merrytooth 5,748]

You will not get the I-94 back.

File I-102 in order to get a replacement one.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-102

Good to know there is a option to file for I-94 replacement!

Just need to pay extra $330.

[Lovelynyc 0]

You will not get the I-94 back.

File I-102 in order to get a replacement one. It does cost $330, so I'm not sure if going that way is the best thing for you.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-102

I was hoping they could give it back to me at the info pass appointment or i could get some answers on the status of my case.

I cant believe they would mail a denial decision without stating a reason for why it was denied.

This is all so strange to me

[blest.but.strest 50]

I was hoping they could give it back to me at the info pass appointment or i could get some answers on the status of my case.

I cant believe they would mail a denial decision without stating a reason for why it was denied.

This is all so strange to me

I doubt they will give it back to you at the infopass, doesn't hurt to try.

On what basis are you adjusting your status, family(marriage), employment? Or ?

According to where this is posted, you are adjusting through marriage, uscis should definitely justify the denial.

Get your lawyers working asap.

Edited May 2, 2016 by blest.but.strest

[Lovelynyc 0]

I doubt they will give it back to you at the infopass, doesn't hurt to try.

On what basis are you adjusting your status, family(marriage), employment? Or ?

According to where this is posted, you are adjusting through marriage, uscis should definitely justify the denial.

Get your lawyers working asap.

[Lovelynyc 0]

I am adjusting through family F2B and my priority date is aug 3 2009.

I applied oct 20 2015 because of the new filing application dates.

The denial letter states this as the reason;

"The evidence of record shows that, when you filed your application, you were present in the United States contrary to law because [ state reason, such as - your lawful nonimmigrant or parole status had already expired or you were present without admission or parole or you had engaged in unauthorized employment or etc.] you are not authorized to remain in the United States and should make arrangements to depart as soon as possible. ..."

That is the reason and i believe it to be a template and error.

This is so fustrating because everyday i get closer to losing my F1 status which is about to expire. And i have never worked without athourization, never entered the US illegally and never fallen out of status

[almost_umrican 53]

Hi everyone,

Im just curious when a IO takes your i-94 at a greencard interview does it mean anything imparticular?

Im in limbo right now as im atill waiting for my infopass apt. I made a topic of my situation already.

Basically i applied for AOS on a F-1 , did fingerprints, interview went well the IO said everything was fine, no flaws no discripancys. And i should get a decision within 90days.

My PD was not current at the time of interview but it is now( i filed due to the new filing dates in october 2015)

Few days later i got a denial notice and it had no reason as to why i was denied i believe it to be in error and spoke with two lawyers who believe the same.

Made 2 service requests on NVCS and still havent heard anything.

But any input would be great, will i recieve back my i-94 since the application was denied?

They cancel your B2 (if that is the one you used to enter) which ultimately voids the I-94.

[Lovelynyc 0]

They cancel your B2 (if that is the one you used to enter) which ultimately voids the I-94.

I am on a F-1 visa, the i-94 was in my passport valid for Duration of status. I am still in F-1 status but im wondering why he took it. Is that a good or bad thing?

[almost_umrican 53]

I am on a F-1 visa, the i-94 was in my passport valid for Duration of status. I am still in F-1 status but im wondering why he took it. Is that a good or bad thing?

it's not a bad thing, you shall get another I-94 the next time you will enter the US

[Lovelynyc 0]

it's not a bad thing, you shall get another I-94 the next time you will enter the US

Oh okay, but i just wondered why he would need it at the greencard interview if we submitted copies. Why would he need the original and copy

[almost_umrican 53]

Oh okay, but i just wondered why he would need it at the greencard interview if we submitted copies. Why would he need the original and copy

your I-94 becomes invalid once you file an immigrant petition from within the US. asking someone for a copy and than the original is common sense.