Attorney doesn’t file G-1145

[TangoVictor 37]

So I’m paying a lawyer to file everything (yesyes I know I could’ve done it myself) and he says he doesn’t file form G-1145 because what’s important is the paper NOA not a text message. 
 

On the other hand my I-20 expires Oct 31 2020 and for my peace of mind I rather he file it. Seriously I see no reason not to do so. Should I force him to do it? Also if I get a text notification from USCIS before Oct 31 is that my priority date or does the paper version change? 

Edited September 22, 2020 by TangoVictor

[geowrian 22,337]

No good reason not to file it...wonder why he doesn't want to? It's a single page with very basic info that takes seconds.

The actual Priority Date will be on the paper NOA. The electronic notifications are only for convenience. It's nice to have and know that it was accepted a week or so before the paper comes in.

[SusnOwen 160]

27 minutes ago, TangoVictor said:

So I’m paying a lawyer to file everything (yesyes I know I could’ve done it myself) and he says he doesn’t file form G-1145 because what’s important is the paper NOA not a text message. 
 

On the other hand my I-20 expires Oct 31 2020 and for my peace of mind I rather he file it. Seriously I see no reason not to do so. Should I force him to do it? Also if I get a text notification from USCIS before Oct 31 is that my priority date or does the paper version change? 

He doesn't file it because he doesn't want to use his text for each client - and if he files it and uses the client numbers, every client will be calling him each time they get a text instead of waiting for him to contact them - It gives the client more insight and control of the case.

[Riley and SP 17]

On 9/22/2020 at 12:01 PM, SusnOwen said:

He doesn't file it because he doesn't want to use his text for each client - and if he files it and uses the client numbers, every client will be calling him each time they get a text instead of waiting for him to contact them - It gives the client more insight and control of the case.

Our lawyer also didn’t file the form. However, I called USCIS personally after the application was submitted. They gave me the case numbers and I registered online. So, I knew the application was accepted may be 10 days before receiving the USCIS NOA in the mail and two weeks before the lawyer emailed me that the application was accepted. 😀

[TangoVictor 37]

Just now, Riley and SP said:

Our lawyer also didn’t file the form. However, I called USCIS personally after the application was submitted. They gave me the case numbers and I registered online. So, I knew the application was accepted may be 10 days before receiving the USCIS NOA in the mail and two weeks before the lawyer emailed me that the application was accepted. 😀

When you say registered online, where exactly did you go?

[Riley and SP 17]

2 minutes ago, TangoVictor said:

When you say registered online, where exactly did you go?

You go to the USCIS website and you register to follow case status. Once you have your case numbers, you enter the case numbers and can follow your cases. You can also request email/ sms notifications. 
 

I got my case numbers after calling USCIS may be about 2 weeks after the application was submitted. I called twice - the first person only told me that the application was accepted but didn’t give me case numbers. I called the next day again and this time the person gave me case numbers.