Rejected without notification, now out of status

[SafeTravels 42]

Hi all,

It's been a bad day, if anyone has any guidance on this issue I would be very appreciative!
My 2-year green card expired on 12/9/2021. I filed my I-751 and it arrived in Phoenix on 11/3/2021 according to tracking. I had been waiting and waiting for even just a confirmation of receipt but nothing came. I suppose I waited too long before checking in, but I know USCIS operates slowly so I gave them the benefit of the doubt. Upon calling today, I find out that my application was promptly rejected on receipt due to "improper filing" (no further feedback at all, even though I think I was pretty meticulous about the forms) but the real issue is that they claim they sent a rejection notice and returned the packaged to me, yet, nothing ever arrived. They do not track these returns, I have not changed address since filing, I had zero idea I was in this situation.

Now I'm trying to re-file, as I suppose that is my only option (is there something else I could do?) New binder, new print-outs etc. Thankfully they didn't even charge my card from the previous filing. Problem is I'm now filing late and I'm not sure if this circumstance will be seen as "good cause", or how to phrase the letter explaining it, and most of all, I have no idea what I did "improperly", so I see no reason why this might just not happen again. Maybe I won't even find out if happens again too.

So it feels like I'm taking another shot in the dark, despite having followed all the rules to the best of my knowledge and ability. I've read that I'm eligible for deportation now and need to confirm that there aren't active proceedings against me. Perhaps I need to get an immigration lawyer now. Such a nightmare. What do you make of it all?

Edited January 27, 2022 by SafeTravels

[Rocio0010 5,579]

You’ll be fine. Refile and that’s it.

No, you’re not subject to deportation. You still have your PR status until an immigration judge rules the opposite. You can still work. 

[nepttako 18]

Hopefully you still have the post office receipt and the tracking number for the initial shipment. I would add this evidence in an explanation page in your second package. 

[SafeTravels 42]

6 minutes ago, nepttako said:

Hopefully you still have the post office receipt and the tracking number for the initial shipment. I would add this evidence in an explanation page in your second package. 

Yes, I have the tracking number which still shows it as delivered. That's not really in question though, they did get it, and rejected it. I just wish they had a tracking number for that rejection... They don't text or email either, which I thought was the whole point of e-notification. Such a flimsy system with an obvious point of failure.

[nepttako 18]

Just now, SafeTravels said:

Yes, I have the tracking number which still shows it as delivered. That's not really in question though, they did get it, and rejected it. I just wish they had a tracking number for that rejection... They don't text or email either, which I thought was the whole point of e-notification. Such a flimsy system with an obvious point of failure.

I am very sorry for what you had been through. It could be very frustrating. You don't even have an application number if you wanted to create your USCIS online account. Is it possible to call the customer service to at least get your application number if they had? I was just curious if there was any more information in your account.

[SafeTravels 42]

8 minutes ago, nepttako said:

I am very sorry for what you had been through. It could be very frustrating. You don't even have an application number if you wanted to create your USCIS online account. Is it possible to call the customer service to at least get your application number if they had? I was just curious if there was any more information in your account.

Thanks, that's a good idea, I'll ask them tomorrow.

[African Zealot 1,455]

16 hours ago, SafeTravels said:

Thankfully they didn't even charge my card from the previous filing.

Next time that’s a way to check if your petition has been accepted. Check your credit card charges.

 

Your other questions have been answered.

 

Good luck!

[dwheels76 5,468]

20 hours ago, SafeTravels said:

Hi all,

It's been a bad day, if anyone has any guidance on this issue I would be very appreciative!
My 2-year green card expired on 12/9/2021. I filed my I-751 and it arrived in Phoenix on 11/3/2021 according to tracking. I had been waiting and waiting for even just a confirmation of receipt but nothing came. I suppose I waited too long before checking in, but I know USCIS operates slowly so I gave them the benefit of the doubt. Upon calling today, I find out that my application was promptly rejected on receipt due to "improper filing" (no further feedback at all, even though I think I was pretty meticulous about the forms) but the real issue is that they claim they sent a rejection notice and returned the packaged to me, yet, nothing ever arrived. They do not track these returns, I have not changed address since filing, I had zero idea I was in this situation.

Now I'm trying to re-file, as I suppose that is my only option (is there something else I could do?) New binder, new print-outs etc. Thankfully they didn't even charge my card from the previous filing. Problem is I'm now filing late and I'm not sure if this circumstance will be seen as "good cause", or how to phrase the letter explaining it, and most of all, I have no idea what I did "improperly", so I see no reason why this might just not happen again. Maybe I won't even find out if happens again too.

So it feels like I'm taking another shot in the dark, despite having followed all the rules to the best of my knowledge and ability. I've read that I'm eligible for deportation now and need to confirm that there aren't active proceedings against me. Perhaps I need to get an immigration lawyer now. Such a nightmare. What do you make of it all?

I hope you have done a stop payment on that MO or check? It seems USCIS has some new folk or something rejecting applications for wrong fee when it's correct. Improper filing they probably looked at 90 day filing window wrong. Who knows.

 

If it was rejected there's no receipt# assigned. So just refile soon as possible.

[Rafagus 68]

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