This may be of use to someone.I filed a number of petitions at the Buffalo office in January 2004:I-485,I-130,I-765,I-131,I-601.I had to apply for another I-765 earlier today because there was a problem with some of the petitions.The I-485 and the I-601 were both denied.I telephoned BCIS a few weeks ago inquiring what steps I should take,hoping I could get at least some information.I was transferred from one section to the next trying to find some answers.I finally found out that I would be required to appear before an Immigration judge in reference to the I-485 and I-601.My EAD was set to expire on Jan 21 of this year.I called the 1-800 number in hopes of getting help as to what I should do.I was again transferred from one department to the next and was finally able to speak with an Immigration officer.He told me that since my I-485 and I-601 was denied I was placed in a non active file and I was not eligible to renew or apply for a I-765 until I had a positive outcome with an immigration judge.I was also told at the 1-800 number(and through research from information placed on this website)that even if I was to apply for another I-765 that it could take up to 90 days for the application to be granted.
Last week I was able to speak to the actual person that was handling my file.I explained the situation to him and he told me that I should come to the Buffalo office and re-apply for another I-765.I did,and I was quite shocked of the outcome.Luckily enough I took the name of the person who was handling my file with me to BCIS.He had apparently worked as an Immigration officer and seemed to know the steps I should take.To make a long story short,I arrived at the Buffalo office at approx. 12:30 pm and within 45 minutes I left BCIS with a new EAD dated for another year.I had prepared myself for the worse so this was quite unexpected.The time line as to my petitions filed are the following.
I-485 filed January 21,2004
I-130 filed January 21,2004
I-131 filed January 21,2004
I-765 filed January 21,2004 expiration Jan 21,2004
Receipt in regards to I-485 received Feb 23,2004
Interview notice May 24,2004
I-601 filed May 24,2004
I-485 denied October 19,2004
I-601 denied October 19,2004
I-765 filed January 26 12:30 pm
I-765 granted January 26 1:15 pm
to date:no hearing date set
I was quite shocked by the speed in which I was able to get the I-765 once again after being told in all liklihood it would be refused.I believe that the person handling my file had a hand into the issuance of a new card.I guess the immigration gods smiled on me today.I hope this is of some sort of use to someone.Also if anyone knows an Immigration attorney in the Buffalo/Rochester ny area please let me know...good luck to all!
Last week I was able to speak to the actual person that was handling my file.I explained the situation to him and he told me that I should come to the Buffalo office and re-apply for another I-765.I did,and I was quite shocked of the outcome.Luckily enough I took the name of the person who was handling my file with me to BCIS.He had apparently worked as an Immigration officer and seemed to know the steps I should take.To make a long story short,I arrived at the Buffalo office at approx. 12:30 pm and within 45 minutes I left BCIS with a new EAD dated for another year.I had prepared myself for the worse so this was quite unexpected.The time line as to my petitions filed are the following.
I-485 filed January 21,2004
I-130 filed January 21,2004
I-131 filed January 21,2004
I-765 filed January 21,2004 expiration Jan 21,2004
Receipt in regards to I-485 received Feb 23,2004
Interview notice May 24,2004
I-601 filed May 24,2004
I-485 denied October 19,2004
I-601 denied October 19,2004
I-765 filed January 26 12:30 pm
I-765 granted January 26 1:15 pm
to date:no hearing date set
I was quite shocked by the speed in which I was able to get the I-765 once again after being told in all liklihood it would be refused.I believe that the person handling my file had a hand into the issuance of a new card.I guess the immigration gods smiled on me today.I hope this is of some sort of use to someone.Also if anyone knows an Immigration attorney in the Buffalo/Rochester ny area please let me know...good luck to all!