Pushing USCIS Field Office Director Success Story - GC Approved

[GP1977 288]

I am a very persistent individual and have lived my life by when there is a will there is a way.  And you really can't accept no for an answer.

 

I wanted to give an update on my wife obtaining her Green Card.  For those of you that aren’t familiar with Baltimore they are unlike many offices in that they do not approve a GC on the spot.  Their standard MO is to give a letter saying that they need to review the case and to allow them 120 days to make a decision.   There are some exceptions but this seems to be done the majority of the time.  The letter which we were given actually told us to please wait at least 120 days and at that point we may make an inquiry through the national customer service center or we may request an infopass appointment.  The letter was had the name of the local field office director in Baltimore.   At 122 days I called the national customer service center requesting an infopass appointment, was routed to tier 2, and was told its not a thing to request an infopass for case update.  I asked for him to please explain to me why the field office director would have letters issued with his name and title on the bottom of the letter if its not a thing?  They Tier 2 officer kept on talking in circles and really couldn’t give me an answer.  I asked him for the email address for the officer handling my case so I could reach out directly.  He said he didn’t have it.  I asked for him to call the local Baltimore field office.  They said he can’t do it but maybe he supervisor could.   So he put me on hold and got his supervisor.

 

This supervisor told me the same thing.  That the prior officer was correct and that infopass appointments are not for case status updates and he couldn’t speak to the letter that I received.  He told me I could complain to the ombudsman about the letter.  I told him I have no interest in making a complaint as that does not solve my issue at hand.  He then advised for me to make an online inquiry.  I told him we both know that it’s a waste of time and it wont get anyone moving on the case.  He didn’t acknowledge this directly but seemed to agree with me.  I asked him to call the local office and the officer handling my case to see what was going on.  He said he couldn’t do that.  I asked him what else I could do.  He advised for me to write a letter to the local field office director that was listed on the case.  I basically did a pre writ of mandamus letter.  Outlined my concerns and said I was reaching out prior to filing a writ of mandamus and that I wanted the case to be adjudicated as its been over 120 days since the interview.  I found the email address for the field office director online and sent it to him via email and also sent signed receipt certified mail delivery via USPS.  That letter was received on Monday and this morning the case was updated to “New Card is being produced”.

 

Hope this helps someone else.

[Matrix13 131]

1 hour ago, GP1977 said:

I basically did a pre writ of mandamus letter.  Outlined my concerns and said I was reaching out prior to filing a writ of mandamus and that I wanted the case to be adjudicated as its been over 120 days since the interview. 

Congratulations on your latest success. Were you actually prepared to file a writ of mandamus, or was that just an empty threat?

[GP1977 288]

1 minute ago, Matrix13 said:

Congratulations on your latest success. Were you actually prepared to file a writ of mandamus, or was that just an empty threat?

At this point it was an empty threat.  Not sure when I would have pulled the trigger and filed it.

 

Although I am an attorney, i do not practice law and filing that is not something that is DIY. 

[flfreddy 92]

Whats a  writ of mandamus? maybe you can teach us something of empty hreats.. it worked

[GP1977 288]

3 minutes ago, flfreddy said:

Whats a  writ of mandamus? maybe you can teach us something of empty hreats.. it worked

A writ of Mandamus if granted by an immigration judge will,force USCIS to adjudicate the petition. You can file one in federal court if there is a significant delay with your case.  It doesn’t guarantee an outcome it just means USCIS has to act and make a decision. 
 

they are filed in federal court and you need an experienced immigration attorney to do one. My letter was a pre writ of mandamus where i threatened to file one if they did not act.

[flfreddy 92]

3 minutes ago, GP1977 said:

A writ of Mandamus if granted by an immigration judge will,force USCIS to adjudicate the petition. You can file one in federal court if there is a significant delay with your case.  It doesn’t guarantee an outcome it just means USCIS has to act and make a decision. 
 

they are filed in federal court and you need an experienced immigration attorney to do one. My letter was a pre writ of mandamus where i threatened to file one if they did not act.

I should hire you for the same pre writ   cut paste edit

[GP1977 288]

2 minutes ago, flfreddy said:

I should hire you for the same pre writ   cut paste edit

Would be happy to send to you for free..

[ttt196988 1]

Congratulations! That's very impressive! 

 

I've tried everything from ombudsman to congressman, case still under "extended review" after 9 months. I guess my next step is to file A writ of Mandamus. Do you mind share your send to the office? Thanks!

 

 

[GP1977 288]

24 minutes ago, ttt196988 said:

Congratulations! That's very impressive! 

 

I've tried everything from ombudsman to congressman, case still under "extended review" after 9 months. I guess my next step is to file A writ of Mandamus. Do you mind share your send to the office? Thanks!

 

 

Yes, you need to write a letter. You need to have an experienced immigration lawyer file a writ of mandamus, they are not something you can do on your own.  Probably will cost a few grand.

 

i wrote a letter asking them to adjudicate the case as it’s been in review for over 120 days and  that I was reaching out to them in advance of filing a writ of mandamus 

[ttt196988 1]

15 hours ago, GP1977 said:

Yes, you need to write a letter. You need to have an experienced immigration lawyer file a writ of mandamus, they are not something you can do on your own.  Probably will cost a few grand.

 

i wrote a letter asking them to adjudicate the case as it’s been in review for over 120 days and  that I was reaching out to them in advance of filing a writ of mandamus 

Thank you! I found my field office director’s email address online. I’m writing the email right now to tell him my intent to file a writ of mandamus if my case is still not adjudicated by the end of the month. I’m a little nervous. Hope this won’t cause any negative result. Any suggestion would be appreciated!

[GP1977 288]

2 minutes ago, ttt196988 said:

Thank you! I found my field office director’s email address online. I’m writing the email right now to tell him my intent to file a writ of mandamus if my case is still not adjudicated by the end of the month. I’m a little nervous. Hope this won’t cause any negative result. Any suggestion would be appreciated!

They have to give you a reason if they are going to deny you and writing to the field director is not one of those.

 

I would tell them, that you had your interivew 9 months ago, you have filed inquires with the obudsman as well as online inquiries, and also your state senators office.   Noone has been of assistance.  THat your post interivew letter said to allow for 120 days, and you cannot make an infopass appointment to discuss the case.  Let him know you are reaching out for assistance to see if he could help you.  And that you are doing this as a last resort before filing a writ of mandamus.   

 

I provided a scanned copy of the interview notice, i was very formal and addressed it to Mr. Blah blah blah and said the name of the officer that conducted the interview.

 

[GP1977 288]

I sent it via email and also certified mail/signed receipt delivery to the office.

I put on the outside of the envelope in big letters with a large marker 

NOT TO BE OPENED IN THE MAILROOM

[ttt196988 1]

3 minutes ago, GP1977 said:

I sent it via email and also certified mail/signed receipt delivery to the office.

I put on the outside of the envelope in big letters with a large marker 

NOT TO BE OPENED IN THE MAILROOM

Thank you! This’s very helpful! Have a good day. 

[GP1977 288]

Just now, ttt196988 said:

Thank you! This’s very helpful! Have a good day. 

good luck and keep us posted once you hear back.  Hopefully it gets them moving.

 

[ability 56]

Oh, I’m so sorry for you guys, but you finally did it! Now I’m scared, because my interview would be in the end of the month, a lot of stress 😓 . May I ask you?Do you remember how he looks like?

Edited January 16, 2020 by ability