As noted above, the denial of an I-485 is not appealable, but can be reviewed by an Immigration Judge in Removal Proceedings. An I-290B can also be used to file a motion to reopen a previous decision. Howver, the time to process an motion to reopen varies considerably by USCIS office and the difficulty of the issue involved. When you filed your I-290B you should have received a receipt from USCIS with an estimated processing time for that office.
Carl Michael ShustermanImmigration AttorneyLos Angeles, CA ·
The I-290B is an appeal form. However, the denial of an I-485 cannot be appealed. Therefore, I assume that you have appealed the underlying petition. If, for example, the petition is an I-140, you can see the various appeal times at
Mr. Shusterman provided the link for the appeal times as requested. 1. Can I print a p1 visa in my passport -
Foreign nationals who wish to obtain a visa in their passport in a country where they do not have a resident and are not citizens must explain why they cannot obtain a visa in their country. This attorney has handled third country processing for Venezuelan nationals in Canada. Before foreign nationals travel outside the United States, I strongly suggest a consultation with an immigration attorney who will discuss the risks and benefits of attempting third country processing in Canada.
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