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Re: Official 2016 Renewal Thread

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Originally Posted by ggalicia (Post 572450)

No one e-filed did you get a letter with an access code to setup a profile?

No I haven't. I received my notice of receipt almost immediately but have not gotten an access code. So what's the current timeline? I'm 29 business day(s) in already ☹️

Re: Official 2016 Renewal Thread

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Originally Posted by Leap of Faith (Post 572451)

Yes, no one e-filed. Also, you have to enter the case number WITH the IOE, not just the numbers. Whenever I call in, I usually choose the option that says "I lost my receipt" so that I am transferred to an agent instead. Either way you'll get the same general info, but talking to an agent allows you to ask questions. Most of them don't know all that much, but some of them can give small bits of info here and there. E.g- The last one I spoke to told me that they'd been getting A LOT of calls from DACA applicants and that there is a backlog of our cases in particular.

Thanks for the tip, I'll try calling Monday but I doubt if I'll get direct answer.

Re: Official 2016 Renewal Thread

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Originally Posted by dreamy14 (Post 572441)

What does your status online sa if you don't mind me asking. I've seen cases where it says "card sent" so I'm wondering why yours wouldn't be updated tho.

Congrats! Mine expires the same day as yours so hopefully I would get some answers soon.

Request Type: Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Case Received Date: 03/25/2016
Received As: Paper Request
Status: In Process
Status Message: USCIS has accepted your application, petition, or request for processing.
Pending Action: None

Request Type: Application for Employment Authorization
Case Received Date: 03/25/2016
Received As: Paper Application
Status: In Process
Status Message: Your benefit request has been accepted and is under review.
Pending Action: None

Re: Official 2016 Renewal Thread

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MAJOR DELAYS AT USCIS!
July 13, 2016 By: Rachel Einbund - No Comments
Our firm has noticed a recent trend of excessive delays at USCIS. Whether due to anticipation about upcoming elections, our nation’s current political turmoil, or just an enormous backlog of applications, USCIS has been taking much longer than normal to process and complete immigration cases.

At our firm, we have so many cases that are simply pending for months and months. There is nothing out of the ordinary with these cases. We have many clients waiting to be scheduled for interviews, or waiting for a decision on their case. It now seems apparent that the waiting time has been extended. Last year at this time, Marriage-Based Green Card applications could be completed within 6 months. Now it’s taking at least 8 months to be scheduled for an interview, sometimes even longer.

USCIS hasn’t addressed the cause of these delays or even acknowledged that they are happening. While USCIS hasn’t explicitly stated they are delayed more than usual, the reality is that cases are taking much longer now than they have in the past. We’ve seen this affect many clients, and there is really no way to push USCIS to move faster or to complete cases within a timely fashion. Its nearly impossible to find out how long a case is going to take, as there is no way to speak to an officer directly that has knowledge about individual cases. For many of our clients, we’ve tried writing letters to USCIS and the various field offices, submitted countless “e-requests” (electronic requests), and have called the USCIS hotline for updates, but to no avail.

These delays are causing applicants stress and worry, which is not fair in an already worrisome process. If your case has been pending outside normal processing time, don’t worry; you are not alone. If you have received a receipt notice, your case is still in process, and still in queue to be adjudicated. However, you may have to wait a bit longer for the interview or final decision. Hopefully, after November, the pace will pick up and USCIS will get back on track with adjudicating cases and scheduling interviews in a timely manner. As for now it looks like this summer will be a prolonged waiting game.

http://lo-re.com/major-delays-uscis/

Re: Official 2016 Renewal Thread

I honestly believe DACA recipients are considered to be their lowest priority. It doesn't make any sense specially for renewal. That's just my opinion hopefully we can make enough noise for them to get their acts together.

Re: Official 2016 Renewal Thread

Our concern is real. It's all over the place. This article is about H1B holders. They face the same issue. However, they are luckier than us because they can get a 240 day extension and can even expedite the process. We need to brainstorm and get a voice in this mess.

http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/x...ir+H1B+Workers

http://www.lexology.com/library/deta...a-caea362edcf0

Re: Official 2016 Renewal Thread

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Inquiry process

USCIS has provided a three-step process for submitting inquiries when an employer needs to utilise a case escalation process:

The petitioner should submit an online inquiry or call the national customer service centre;
If a response is not received or the response is unsatisfactory, the petitioner should follow up with the specific service centre; and
If no response from the specific service centre is received, the petitioner should follow up with Service Centre Operations.

Has anyone done the last step?

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Even AILA sent a letter to USCIS Director.
http://www.aila.org/advo-media/aila-...cessing-delays

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-87_zBurEqI

At the end of the letter, there is an email and a phone no. I think everyone should either email or call them to let them know that the problem has not been solved. It's even getting bigger. And ask them to send another letter on behalf of DACA recipients. We will be unemployed unless we can get a 240 day extension.

Re: Official 2016 Renewal Thread

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Originally Posted by AsianDreamer (Post 572477)

Has anyone done the last step?

Yes, have done all three. But, there's no response from the other side.

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I've found another option we might have not known before.

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Should status inquiries and INFOPASS appointments fail to result in a decision from USCIS, an applicant may file a petition for a writ of mandamus with the local Federal District Court. A mandamus petition seeks an order of the Federal Court Judge to compel USCIS to complete the delayed application within a specified time period. The Judge cannot decide the application himself. A mandamus petition should not be attempted without competent legal representation. Furthermore, an applicant should not initiate a mandamus action against USCIS without first attempting to resolve the delay through status inquiries and INFOPASS appointments.

http://chicagodispatcher.com/what-to...yed-p128-1.htm