C1/D and I-485 Rejection

poisoned

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Me and my wife (USC) went to initial interview with USCIS. Very unpleasant USCIS "officer" right off the bat informad us that her I-130 have been approved, but my I-485 was not, and I have to leave country. Even though USCIS sent a whole list of what we should bring with us to the interview, all he wanted to see was proof that we live together. My wife started to cry so he finally took mercy on us and told us that he has to obey the law, but there are ways around it and that we should file some kind of petition. We couldn't write it down, as he told us that, while at the same time he was kicking us out from the room, and now we don't remember what kind of petition was it.
Also I entered with C1/D 10 years ago and he was asking me to give him proof if I entered US in a legal way, like with B2. I'm not sure if he knows that I entered with C1/D or that he assumes that I entered US as a crewmen on a ship and maybe left without being admitted to US? Or is C1/D just not good enough.

Also how can I obtain copies of all the forms and papers I filed with USCIS? Is there any way to ask for duplicate copies?

And last one, that USCIS guy gave my wife "Notice of Approval of Relative Immigrant Visa Petition" (on the bottom in small print says Form I-171,) is there any kind of action required on our part, or this is only for our information?
 
The lawyer would be best choice. Not many are familiar with crewman visas. I think it is considered by INS like entry without inspection and does not qualify for adjustment of status...But again, you need a professional help, not forums.
 
transit/crewman visas

It seems to me that I-485 instructions say that alien who entered on C-1 or D visas is indeed not eligible for AOS, unless some "special rules" apply (page 1, left column, bottom).

/dzxing

Disclaimer: IANAL and all that.
 
Hello

Can you please tell if your husband got work permission in the U.S? Did he get arrested when you guys went to the appoinment?
Now, what letter do your husband have in your i 94 in the part of the stamp that says "class or type"? tell me if it has C or D or has nothing. You might ask for Freedom Imformation Act, which helps you to find more imformation about you case or the type of visa the the immigration officer punched in his entrance to this country in the i-94. Please let me know.
My e-mail is johnmaya0@gmail.com
 
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