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[Leydenn 1]

So I have 1485 that was reopened on January 22 of 2021 after I sent the medical exam that they requested from me but since then it hasn’t even been updated it still says case reopened. I have lawyer who wont tell me anything until I pay him off but should I be concerned about this situation could my green card be approved and he has it on him this lawyer and waiting for me pay him so he can give it to me I need some answers 

[iwannaplay54 985]

Good idea to pay that lawyer but if he received your green card and kept it that would not be a legal act.

[Family 3,555]

1. Call USCIS and ask for the status, you can say “ info pass “ to get a live agent 

 

2 Make an infopass appointment and go to field office in person ( review reasons valid for infopass )

 

3. Did attorney file an I-290 ( motion to re open/reconsider ? 
 

4. File a FOIA ( online , it’s free) and get complete copy of your file/decision 

 

5. Request a copy of your file from the attorney ( he cannot refuse , but will probably charge you $200 for copies)

 

6. Make a written offer of payments, if you can’t afford to settle his bill at once 

[Mike E 11,727]

7 hours ago, Leydenn said:

So I have 1485 that was reopened on January 22 of 2021 after I sent the medical exam that they requested from me but since then it hasn’t even been updated it still says case reopened. I have lawyer who wont tell me anything until I pay him off but should I be concerned about this situation could my green card be approved and he has it on him this lawyer and waiting for me pay him so he can give it to me I need some answers 

If you think you were sent a green card then call USCIS, say “info pass”, and request a tier 2 officer call you regarding your case.  

[mytruelove18 607]

12 hours ago, Leydenn said:

So I have 1485 that was reopened on January 22 of 2021 after I sent the medical exam that they requested from me but since then it hasn’t even been updated it still says case reopened. I have lawyer who wont tell me anything until I pay him off but should I be concerned about this situation could my green card be approved and he has it on him this lawyer and waiting for me pay him so he can give it to me I need some answers 

If you have the application number, you can check the status online and also call uscis and found out.

[Leydenn 1]

8 hours ago, Family said:

1. Call USCIS and ask for the status, you can say “ info pass “ to get a live agent 

 

2 Make an infopass appointment and go to field office in person ( review reasons valid for infopass )

 

3. Did attorney file an I-290 ( motion to re open/reconsider ? 
 

4. File a FOIA ( online , it’s free) and get complete copy of your file/decision 

 

5. Request a copy of your file from the attorney ( he cannot refuse , but will probably charge you $200 for copies)

 

6. Make a written offer of payments, if you can’t afford to settle his bill at once 

I will do that but can it be sent out even tho it’s not updated on the case status 

[Leydenn 1]

On 12/25/2022 at 9:33 AM, Family said:

1. Call USCIS and ask for the status, you can say “ info pass “ to get a live agent 

 

2 Make an infopass appointment and go to field office in person ( review reasons valid for infopass )

 

3. Did attorney file an I-290 ( motion to re open/reconsider ? 
 

4. File a FOIA ( online , it’s free) and get complete copy of your file/decision 

 

5. Request a copy of your file from the attorney ( he cannot refuse , but will probably charge you $200 for copies)

 

6. Make a written offer of payments, if you can’t afford to settle his bill at once 

I called the uscis finally someone answered but all they said is I can mail them for information about my case and I have filed foai online which I have no idea how long it takes or even if  it’ll work but here I am being patient 

[Family 3,555]

1 minute ago, Leydenn said:

I called the uscis finally someone answered but all they said is I can mail them for information about my case and I have filed foai online which I have no idea how long it takes or even if  it’ll work but here I am being patient 

1. Keep calling, ask for an InfoPass so you can go in person and maybe get a straight answer

2. Call and ask for a Tier 2 Officer 

3. Some valid reasons for getting an InfoPass appointment are : potential job loss if EAD is expiring , need for urgent travel ..

4. Google your Congressman and ask for help 

5. FOIA response is anywhere between a few weeks to months

 

Did your attorney file an I-290 B ? Do you have a filing receipt notice for it?

[Leydenn 1]

On 12/25/2022 at 11:40 AM, mytruelove18 said:

If you have the application number, you can check the status online and also call uscis and found out.

 

On 12/25/2022 at 2:25 AM, Leydenn said:

So I have 1485 that was reopened on January 22 of 2021 after I sent the medical exam that they requested from me but since then it hasn’t even been updated it still says case reopened. I have lawyer who wont tell me anything until I pay him off but should I be concerned about this situation could my green card be approved and he has it on him this lawyer and waiting for me pay him so he can give it to me I need some answers 

So I received foia and it says this which is not much by the way it didn’t change 

 

January 22, 2021 Case Was Reopened

January 21, 2021 We approved your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

January 21, 2021 We reopened your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, and are reconsidering our earlier decision.

January 20, 2021 We ordered your new card.

July 27, 2019 We completed our review of your fingerprints and are continuing to work on your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

July 27, 2019 We received your correspondence for Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

February 11, 2019 We received your case and waived the filing fee for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

[Family 3,555]

22 minutes ago, Leydenn said:

January 22, 2021 Case Was Reopened

January 21, 2021 We approved your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

January 21, 2021 We reopened your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, and are reconsidering our earlier decision.

January 20, 2021 We ordered your new card

You’ve been an LPR for a year and didn’t even know it. That card they produced was indeed your green card. Attorney kept it…not ethical but he will deny receiving the card if cornered by a Bar Complaint. 
 

I find it odd that you did not also receive the a copy of the I-485 Approval Notice ..did you move or are you VAWA…? 

Simply do an I-90 , use lost card as a reason , and pay the fee. You cannot claim “ never received “ card because card was delivered to attorney and does not show returned by post office to USCIS. 
 

In the meantime, call and make an InfoPass, go get a stamp in your passport to show you have status.and Congratulations!!!
 

[Family 3,555]

35 minutes ago, Leydenn said:

filing fee for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

I missed it, you adjusted through VAWA so you got no notices from USCIS ..only attorneys did. 
I know you owe them $$..but what they did is quite bad…

[Family 3,555]

Because you are VAWA it explains why you could not get any information by phone from USCIS..so just go get your stamp and do I-90 . You can do I-912 if you qualify .

[Family 3,555]

My math is funky tonight because you have an LPR for 2 years now..without knowing. You can apply for citizenship on January of next year 2024 under the 3 yr rule if you adjusted through VAWA..but 5 years if adjustment was through U-Visa or asylum. 
 

Post your category please.

[Leydenn 1]

6 hours ago, Family said:

My math is funky tonight because you have an LPR for 2 years now..without knowing. You can apply for citizenship on January of next year 2024 under the 3 yr rule if you adjusted through VAWA..but 5 years if adjustment was through U-Visa or asylum. 
 

Post your category please.

Oh wow these are really great news I really didn’t know any of this stuff Was lost with this greedy lawyer who didn’t tell me now I gotta do my thing and get the card 

thank you all for you responses 

[Leydenn 1]

7 hours ago, Family said:

You’ve been an LPR for a year and didn’t even know it. That card they produced was indeed your green card. Attorney kept it…not ethical but he will deny receiving the card if cornered by a Bar Complaint. 
 

I find it odd that you did not also receive the a copy of the I-485 Approval Notice ..did you move or are you VAWA…? 

Simply do an I-90 , use lost card as a reason , and pay the fee. You cannot claim “ never received “ card because card was delivered to attorney and does not show returned by post office to USCIS. 
 

In the meantime, call and make an InfoPass, go get a stamp in your passport to show you have status.and Congratulations!!!
 

How do y’all know it got approved by the way I’m concussed because on the case status website it don’t say that it only say case reopened on January 21 2021