I-485 Processing Time 2023

[COPK 5]

Hi, my lawyer sent my green card application package at the beginning of February this year, but we haven’t seen USCIS cash our check yet. My lawyer said there’s nothing we can do since we don’t have a receipt or case number. I don’t know what to do since I’m running out of time. I heard most cases get their receipt within 2 weeks or a month after they mailed their applications, but my case is almost 5 months already. Is there any suggestion of what I should do? Thank you. 

[Crazy Cat 39,226]

Your attorney is lazy.  It is well past time to receive an NOA1.  I would stop payment on the check, fire the attorney, then refile myself.  I would demand a refund from the lazy lawyer.

Edited May 25, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[JeanneAdil 6,196]

receipt would have gone to the lawyer

she needs to contact the attorney

not sure what u mean by "i'm running out of time"  but this process will take time

 

lawyer should give u copy ot the receipt

[Crazy Cat 39,226]

5 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

receipt would have gone to the lawyer

she needs to contact the attorney

not sure what u mean by "i'm running out of time"  but this process will take time

 

lawyer should give u copy ot the receipt

Who is "She"?  Op has been in contact with lazy attorney.   USCIS has not cashed the OP's check.   There is no receipt.

Edited May 25, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[slavaskii 885]

Edit: Misunderstood problem, see @Crazy Cat's answer

Edited May 25, 2023 by slavaskii

[Crazy Cat 39,226]

1 minute ago, slavaskii said:

5 months is far, far too short of a time to expect an AOS decision. 12 months for *some movement* is to be expected for most field offices, be thankful if you get EAD / AP in the meantime.

The OP is not expecting a decision yet.  There is no NOA1 yet.  The OP said USCIS has not cashed his/her check.   

Edited May 25, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[slavaskii 885]

Just now, Crazy Cat said:

There is no NOA1.  The OP said USCIS has not cashed his/her check.  

Apologies! I was just editing my post as you replied.

[Crazy Cat 39,226]

1 minute ago, slavaskii said:

Apologies! I was just editing my post as you replied.

Thanks.  5 months is way, way too long for an NOA1.....

[COPK 5]

42 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Your attorney is lazy.  It is well past time to receive an NOA1.  I would stop payment on the check, fire the attorney, then refile myself.  I would demand a refund from the lazy lawyer.

I agree that it’s the attorney problem, when I asked her, she said that it happens to all of her clients. The fact that I paid her $4000 for this makes me so disappointed and depressed. 

 

47 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

receipt would have gone to the lawyer

she needs to contact the attorney

not sure what u mean by "i'm running out of time"  but this process will take time

 

lawyer should give u copy ot the receipt

I might be out of status because my visa is expired and I don’t have any pending case with USCIS.

[COPK 5]

When I ask the lawyer about the delivery tracking number, she responded that it’s the IMS problem and she doesn’t have any answer for me. She even gaslighted me saying if I am being like this she doesn’t know how to work with me. I’m so devastated right now. 

[Crazy Cat 39,226]

40 minutes ago, COPK said:

When I ask the lawyer about the delivery tracking number, she responded that it’s the IMS problem and she doesn’t have any answer for me. She even gaslighted me saying if I am being like this she doesn’t know how to work with me. I’m so devastated right now. 

I think you have a lazy, lying attorney.  

[JeanneAdil 6,196]

27 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

I think you have a lazy, lying attorney.  

you need to take action and report this attorney to the American Bar Association

this is not normal and she should have been on top of this

 

Do u have any proofs she sent the petition in?

[Crazy Cat 39,226]

15 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

 

Do u have any proofs she sent the petition in?

When the OP asked for the shipping receipt, the attorney said it was an IMS problem.  I don't think the attorney sent it.

 

"When I ask the lawyer about the delivery tracking number, she responded that it’s the IMS problem and she doesn’t have any answer for me. "

Edited May 25, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[powerpuff 5,897]

28 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

Do u have any proofs she sent the petition in?

My question exactly, what if she never actually sent it? 

 

1 hour ago, COPK said:

When I ask the lawyer about the delivery tracking number, she responded that it’s the IMS problem and she doesn’t have any answer for me. She even gaslighted me saying if I am being like this she doesn’t know how to work with me. I’m so devastated right now. 

That’s unfortunate. Were there reviews on the attorney before you retained her?

Edited May 25, 2023 by powerpuff

[JeanneAdil 6,196]

3 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

Who is "She"?  Op has been in contact with lazy attorney.   USCIS has not cashed the OP's check.   There is no receipt.

he mentioned ''''she"  as his attorney in previous posts

 

and sorry if i write it wrong /  2nd shoulder surgery last monday and i am a bit slow these days

Edited May 25, 2023 by JeanneAdil