If USCIS does not return everything in a rejection packet, then it is important to reprint the documents and add them to a refiling. Never assume USCIS is holding anything. Without a filing, there may be no place for the officer to leave the documents.
When a filing is mailed/submitted to USCIS, the filing pages are barcoded at the bottom of every page. However, when a filing is rejected, the barcoded pages are mailed back to the sender with a rejection notice. Questions start to arise, such as:
If the I-693 medical is not returned in a USCIS Sealed Envelope (different from the doctor sealed envelope), a “sealed envelope” is the requirement and many doctors are willing to reseal the results if the medical was produced less than 2 months prior. Asking the doctor is best.
In short, Yes, barcoded pages can be reused. Although it is cleaner to reprint the entire form or supporting documents, some people may use it as an excuse to delay the resubmission. If you are eligible, and you are using the correct forms, the filing should be returned to the government as soon as possible to avoid form expiration.
Another common reason for rejection is the submission of an old edition of the form: USCIS updates form all the time, and it is important to check the acceptable edition dates prior to submitting the package. At times, due to mailing delays, a form may get “old” only in a couple of days!
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Basically, every filed on the form I 589 must contain information or have Not Applicable “N/A” writing in it. Otherwise, the form and submission will be rejected! If you state on I 589, “see declaration attached”: make sure you do attach it. A declaration is a part of the form!
Invalid Signature. Almost all immigration forms must be signed personally by the person filing for benefits. Most often these issues arise when it is a corporation and not a person that files for an immigration benefit. USCIS needs to make sure that the person who signs the forms is authorized to do so.
But, USCIS will not accept signatures that are generated by a typewriter, word processor, stamp, auto-pen, or similar device. For some benefits, USCIS requires “wet” signatures. An electronic signature is acceptable for electronically submitted forms only.
Interestingly, the USCIS policy manual states that the signature does not have to be a “wet” signature” and can be a photocopy! A person does not need to even “sign” the form, he/she can put an “X” is a similar mark, as long as this is how a person usually signs his/her name.
However, for asylum cases, if the difference in filing dates may impact the one- year deadline, and if the original filing was within the one-year deadline, the asylum office will allow using the exception to the one-year filing date if the omissions on the new filing are corrected promptly.
So, if you have received a denial notice from USCIS, don’t pack your bags yet—get your immigration case reviewed first. Regardless of the outcome of the review, in the end, you will have a better understanding of your case and you will be informed of all your immigration options.
Some mistakes are very easy to spot: for instance if the denial notice refers to information inconsistent with your application or petition ; the denial notice incorrectly claims that you failed to submit requested evidence; or the denial notice erroneously claims that you untimely filed your application or petition.
When the local U.S. Attorney’s office receives a copy of the USCIS lawsuit, it is assigned to a particular Assistant U.S. Attorney. The Assistant U.S. Attorney calls or emails the lawyer for USCIS to ask about the naturalization application and the cause of the delay. A lawyer then notifies the local field office of the lawsuit and asks why ...
The law says that any government agency, including USCIS, has to decide your case within a reasonable amount of time. If the immigration service refuses to act, you can sue them in federal court by filing a lawsuit against USCIS. Once you have already had your naturalization test and interview and more than 120 days (four months) have gone by, ...
The only action proven to force USCIS to decide your case is to file a lawsuit against the immigration service in federal court.
A summons is a notice for the defendants that they have been sued in federal court and have to respond. Once the suit is served on the defendants, they have 60 days to file a response.
Most of the time, we do not hear anything on our end until about 50 days after the defendants are served. Sometimes, we get outright approval without anything further. An oath ceremony is scheduled shortly thereafter.
When filing a lawsuit against USCIS, it is important to work with a knowledgeable St. Louis, MO immigration delay attorney. The lawyers at Hacking Immigration Law, LLC can guide you through the process of filing a lawsuit against USCIS to help you get the answers you deserve.
USCIS also sometimes sends an additional request for evidence after a lawsuit has been filed against them. Only rarely do we get a denial without further information or interview requests. Once the immigration service issues its final decision, we dismiss the lawsuit in federal court and the process is finished.
If you believe your package has been lost, please contact your carrier service. If you have questions regarding your submission after 30 business days of processing, you may contact Lockbox Support at lockboxsupport@uscis.dhs.gov for review of your submission.
If you mailed your form to an incorrect Lockbox facility, your submission may be forwarded to the correct processing facility. However, if your form is not processed by a Lockbox facility, your package will be returned to the address provided on your forms.
This policy change could lead to your application being denied for making a mistake with your paperwork.
A rejected or denied application can lead to huge delays in gaining the immigration benefit you’re ...
An RFE is a notice sent via postal mail to you regarding your immigration application. In the notice, the USCIS would explain why and what evidence they need from you in order to continue processing your case. This typically would happen whenever an applicant would forget to send in supporting evidence, send the wrong evidence, ...
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In the past, if there was an issue with your application or if the USCIS determined you needed to provide more supporting evidence, they commonly would issue a Request for Evidence, also referred to as an RFE.
That’s what has changed, an immigration officer can now choose to de ny your application instead of sending an RFE that would have given you a chance to correct the issue. So, as of September 11, 2018, an immigration officer can deny an immigration application for having mistakes, omissions, or problems with supporting evidence.
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The replacement check (or credit card payment) had to be received within 14 days of the invoice date.
Under the regulations, failure to properly file a petition may result in a denial or rejection, with no return of fees. Improper filings include cases where the filing fee check or credit card payment was returned as not payable. Previously, if a payment was rejected, USCIS generally would arrange with the BFC to invoice the applicant or petitioner. The replacement check (or credit card payment) had to be received within 14 days of the invoice date. Now, however, USCIS will no longer give individuals the opportunity to cure a dishonored payment. If a payment is initially returned as unpayable by the applicant’s or petitioner’s financial institution, the Department of Treasury will “re-present” the rejected payment to the remitter’s financial institution once more before notifying USCIS of the dishonored payment. Once the payment is dishonored, USCIS will reject the filing and impose a $30 charge. A rejected benefit request will lose its filing date and any receipts issued will be voided. If an application or petition is approved prior to the discovery of a dishonored payment, USCIS may revoke the approval. Moral of the story: Make sure you have sufficient funds in your bank account when paying the filing fee for your immigration case.
If the service center agrees that a refund is warranted, it will forward the refund request to the Burlington Finance Center (BFC) for check/money-order issuance, usually within 2-3 weeks of the case being adjudicated.
Refund Requests. Generally, USCIS does not issue refunds for filing fees, regardless of the decision on the application. There are very limited exceptions: for example, when USCIS collects the incorrect fee. If an applicant or petitioner believes he or she is entitled to a refund of a fee, the first step is to write to the service center where ...
Yes.. The notice of action (denial) helps them to determine the reason why your application was rejected.
You should discard only the form that had a mistake then fill out and put the corrected form. Every other documents should be mailed back including the notice of action and the green letter if any was sent to you. Just from experience.