Hello Everybody,
I am now involved in what I consider to be a strange situation. Before I go about explaining my problem, here is a bit of background, I do not remember the exact dates:
Labor: RIR Nov 2002, EB3 world.
Labor: Approved sometime earlier this year, i.e., 2006
I-140: Applied late Oct, 2006, non-PP, Texas.
They issued an RFE for my I-140 asking to provide evidence that I had satisfied the 30- day special registration rule that is part of NSEERS. This is applicable to people mostly belonging to the Muslim countries.
Okay, some more background info: A few years back, I had gone abroad on a visit and entered back into the US without any issues. I was however required to register at the port of entry. As a follow-up, I was required to register at my local INS office if I intended to stay longer than 30 days. This is where the confusion started as I called the USCIS 1-800 number and was told twice that this is not necessary. As a precaution, I went to my local immigration office anyway and they mentioned that it was mandatory for me to re-register on or around 30 days. I re-registered on the 27th day. A year or so later, an RFE was issued when renewing my H1B that they had no evidence of my second registration. I called up my local immigration office and upon inquiring, they said I definitely registered and all the Service Center needed to do was enter my FIN # that was assigned the first time into the computer and all information was there. My attorney had me sign an affidavit that I did register the second time for special registration and sent it as evidence. I received an approval. Few years later, my 7th year extension of H1B went without issues.
When we received the similar RFE on the I-140, the attorney prepared a similar affidavit and enclosed documents from the H1B renewal as further evidence that I had satisfied all requirements. Few days ago, my attorney received an Intent to Deny notice that they were not satisfied with the evidence and that I should attend an interview at the local “Immigration and Customs Enforcement” (ICE) office where it would be determined what happened. The attorney wants to talk about this after the new year. Also, a lot has changed so when I tried to call my local immigration office, they do not know what I am talking about and I cannot find a number for ICE.
My question is, has anyone gone through anything similar or attended an interview at their local ICE office for any reason? If yes, any pointers would be greatly appreciated. As you can imagine, I have been completely restless about this and can’t stop myself from thinking about the worst that could happen in case they determine that I did not register, even though I did.
Thanks,
Stoned!
I am now involved in what I consider to be a strange situation. Before I go about explaining my problem, here is a bit of background, I do not remember the exact dates:
Labor: RIR Nov 2002, EB3 world.
Labor: Approved sometime earlier this year, i.e., 2006
I-140: Applied late Oct, 2006, non-PP, Texas.
They issued an RFE for my I-140 asking to provide evidence that I had satisfied the 30- day special registration rule that is part of NSEERS. This is applicable to people mostly belonging to the Muslim countries.
Okay, some more background info: A few years back, I had gone abroad on a visit and entered back into the US without any issues. I was however required to register at the port of entry. As a follow-up, I was required to register at my local INS office if I intended to stay longer than 30 days. This is where the confusion started as I called the USCIS 1-800 number and was told twice that this is not necessary. As a precaution, I went to my local immigration office anyway and they mentioned that it was mandatory for me to re-register on or around 30 days. I re-registered on the 27th day. A year or so later, an RFE was issued when renewing my H1B that they had no evidence of my second registration. I called up my local immigration office and upon inquiring, they said I definitely registered and all the Service Center needed to do was enter my FIN # that was assigned the first time into the computer and all information was there. My attorney had me sign an affidavit that I did register the second time for special registration and sent it as evidence. I received an approval. Few years later, my 7th year extension of H1B went without issues.
When we received the similar RFE on the I-140, the attorney prepared a similar affidavit and enclosed documents from the H1B renewal as further evidence that I had satisfied all requirements. Few days ago, my attorney received an Intent to Deny notice that they were not satisfied with the evidence and that I should attend an interview at the local “Immigration and Customs Enforcement” (ICE) office where it would be determined what happened. The attorney wants to talk about this after the new year. Also, a lot has changed so when I tried to call my local immigration office, they do not know what I am talking about and I cannot find a number for ICE.
My question is, has anyone gone through anything similar or attended an interview at their local ICE office for any reason? If yes, any pointers would be greatly appreciated. As you can imagine, I have been completely restless about this and can’t stop myself from thinking about the worst that could happen in case they determine that I did not register, even though I did.
Thanks,
Stoned!
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Anyhow, after the interview, the attorney sent all the documentation to the immigration who approved my I-140 application. Now it is just a waiting game for me till my PD becomes current.