You may have never put so much effort into something as your green card application, because of how earnest you are to become a permanent resident of the United States. This is why your spirits may be crushed when you hear back from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) with the bad news that your petition was rejected. With this, you may have already gotten used to your lifestyle in the United States and do not want to be forced to pack up and return to your home country. Well, if this is your case, please follow along to find out what you can do if your initial green card application gets denied and how a proficient green card lawyer in Milwaukee, WI, at Sesini Law Group, S.C., can help you gain access to entering this great country.
What are some reasons why my green card application was denied?
Before feelings of devastation rush through you, your initial reaction may be puzzlement about your green card application getting denied. Well, hopefully, some of this confusion may clear up after reading the USCIS’s written notice to you, which should explain their reason for the denial. Some potential reasons for this resulting decision include the following:
- The USCIS may have concluded that you failed to provide all the required and correct information within your application.
- The USCIS may have found that you have a criminal record for certain crimes that make you ineligible.
- The USCIS may have found that you have certain health conditions that make you ineligible.
- The USCIS may have found that you previously committed immigration law violations with your existing status in the U.S.
- The USCIS may have found that you previously lied or misrepresented yourself at the United States border to gain entry.
What can I do if my initial green card application gets denied?
Also within the USCIS’s written notice to you, they should explain whether or not you are eligible to appeal their decision on your green card application getting rejected. So, if you get the go-ahead for an appeal, you should definitely take advantage of this opportunity.
To successfully petition for an appeal of the decision, you must file Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion, with the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) or the Board of Immigration Appeals. Importantly, this must be submitted within 30 days of getting notice of the USCIS’s decision, or 33 days if you received their decision by mail. Lastly, there is a required $675 filing fee associated with this petition.
If you do not have a legal representative to help you with your initial green card application, then you should definitely acquire one for your appeals process. In conclusion, for more information on if and when to start your green card application appeal, please don’t hesitate to contact a talented family immigration lawyer in Milwaukee, WI, from Sesini Law Group, S.C. We look forward to hearing from you and later on helping you.