Really Really need HELP!!!

[RubyR]

Hi,
my son petitioned me in 2002 . I filed all papers i-130 and 1-485 along with the other (i765 and biographical evidence) I work as a housekeeper and I had put my son's address as my address. Unfortunately he's been moving a lot and evertie I filed the AR-11 and the change of address to my local office in NYC. USCIS just sent the notice of action paper in march 2005. to the first address that I filed. it didint say anything specific just that they had received the papers (3 years later) then I received a paper to my present address deniyng my i-485 in nov. 2005 because according to them they sent the fingerprints paper and I never went to the appointment. But they sent the i-130 approval again to my first address. So I talked to a lawyer and he said that it was better off to apply just tot he i-485 than to appeal the case, that it would take forever to appeal the case. so I am going to apply to the i-485 with my approved i-130. Now I work in Florida as a housekeeper and I want to apply with this address here in florida.
1. Do you think it would be a problem to apply from here even though my case was approved in NY?
2. How long do you think it would take? I really need to have my greencard.
Any other advises? After all this mess I need some support and advice.
Thanks,
Ruby

[patty579]

Dear Ruby

I'm sorry to hear about your case.
I don't know much about denials and appealing, but if you want to read more about this to get an idea here is what USCIS has to say:

http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/RepealDenial2.htm

It makes sense that you could just file a new application, but I'm not sure whether it is going to be harder to get another one approved, when the first one got denied. So maybe it would be better to appeal?

In the future, make sure you not only file an AR-11 when you move, but ALWAYS also call the service number 1 (800) 375-5283
and change your address with them directly. I heard of a lot of cases in this forum, where they only changed their addresses with AR-11 and their mail got lost, too.

I would wait on more opinions on your case. Meanwhile check out the USCIS website (see above) to see if you can find anything that can help you understand the process better.

I wish you all the best, hope it works out for you. Don't give up!

[RubyR]

thanks so much for the response, unfortunately is too late for me to appeal, its been more than 30 days after my denial. I wish i could of seen this before.
Thanks,
Rubyr

[patty579]

There was another discussion of denial and appealing a couple of days ago.
See here:
http://www.immigrationportal.com/sho...d.php?t=208727

Maybe one of their suggestions can help you?

Good luck!