AAO Appeals Office
Hi,
It is better to chill out in the Ol'US until everything is straight. I applied for advance parole in May 2005, but since I got my I 140 denied during that summer, they automatically put my AP in "Put on Hold" shelf, nonetheless they asked for pictures in September, I've been waiting since. But Ain't going nowhere at this point of time.
FYI: When my I-140 and I-485 got denied the first time prior to being sent to the Appeals office, I called an immigration officer about status and work eligibility. And trust me they dont know anything. One said that when your I-485 gets denied, you should stop working. Another one said that the law can be misconstrued. But legally even if you get denied, it is not yet a final decision since you are still eligible for the appeal.
Thank god to my background in Public Administration and research, I found out that I was still eligible.
In the immigration issues, you have to do your due diligence and all answers are on the Immigration and Nationality Act. And the federal register.
But I still don't know what really happens after the AAO denial decision.
For people who just received a denial and are allowed to appeal. Hire an attorney practicing in the Washington, DC area preferably with a law degree from George Washington Univ since people working at the appeals office are mainly graduates of GW. It is who you know!!!!