I-485 Rejected Twice for missing I -864 With 40 Quarters ( Your Help is Needed)

[Tibwa]

Hi Guys,

My I-485 has been rejected twice for the same reasons. I filed everything, including I-944 but did NOT include I-864. I do NOT include the form I-864 because I have more 40 Qualifying Quarters in the Country since I have been working legally for 16 years in the Country. The funny thing is that the instructions Page 1 & 2 of the Form I-864 clearly indicates that I am EXEMPT from filing I-864 provide that I send my Social Security Statement.

The frustrating part is that I have talked to 2 immigration lawyers who confirmed that I am correct and I need to highlight that for them and even send them special paper with colors highlight that fact.

Does Any of you Experience this?

[catparade]

You should add a letter that you include in place of the I-864, detailing the reasons why you are exempt from the I-864. Give it a clear subject line like "RE: Exemption from I-864 Filing Requirement". Attach a copy of your Social Security Statement to show evidence of your work history.

This is not legal advice, it's just my interpretation of the forms and their instructions.

[Tibwa]

You should add a letter that you include in place of the I-864, detailing the reasons why you are exempt from the I-864. Give it a clear subject line like "RE: Exemption from I-864 Filing Requirement". Attach a copy of your Social Security Statement to show evidence of your work history.

This is not legal advice, it's just my interpretation of the forms and their instructions.

Bro: The funny thing is that I have done all of what you have said. I even talked to 2 Immigration Attorneys before re sending it who told me to do the exact same thing, which I did. I Even talked to a USCIS Supervisor who told me the same thing. At this point, I am speechless to see the people in the processing center cannot realize that. I am gonna try to talk to USCIS again tomorrow but my hope is pretty low.

[catparade]

That really sucks. I guess the folks at the Lockbox are not able to handle the nuances of your situation and just conclude "I-864 is missing, reject". :-/

Best of luck. I'm sure you'll be able to get through somehow. You could try reaching out to LockboxSupport@uscis.dhs.gov .

[catparade]

Here's another tip, from https://www.uscis.gov/archive/archiv...box-processing

stakeholders can continue to put “attention supervisor” on packages when they are being resubmitted because of a previously rejected application or petition.

[Tibwa]

That really sucks. I guess the folks at the Lockbox are not able to handle the nuances of your situation and just conclude "I-864 is missing, reject". :-/

Best of luck. I'm sure you'll be able to get through somehow. You could try reaching out to LockboxSupport@uscis.dhs.gov .

Thank you- Let me try that route.