I came to the usa with a J1 visa.I tried to change my status from J1 to F1 at the end of my program.I was denied due to abdonement becuase they requested for a j1 waiver which I did not have at the time.My case was denied.I had an address change but USCIS sent the denial letter to my old address...I did not have an alien number when I applied for thr change of status from J! to F1.My case was denied over a year now.I keep checking from my old address if i had any letter.I married now and will be attending interwiew for my green card based on marriage soon.I have the j1 waiver now.How do I know if I have a deportation order so I dont get detained by ICE during my green card interwiew?
Richard Arlen Alvoid Jr.Immigration AttorneyPensacola, FL ·
Difficult to know. All you can ever do is request a copy of your file through FOIA - which takes a few months - and call the EOR 800# to check your A#. However, you might have 2 A#s.
The likelihood that the USCIS put you in Removal Proceedings based on your I-539 is very low, but possible in some instances. If you do attend the interview, make sure you have bond money ready, as well as attorney fees saved up, just in case. But in most instances, it is unlikely
Difficult to know. If you haven't received an NTA and you've been checking the mail, its not likely you have been ordered deported. But, have an attorney with you and prepare just in case.
My colleagues have provided excellent answers. You should consult with an immigration attorney. Please feel free to contact my office as we offer free initial consultations.
Call 1-800-898-7180, enter you 'A' number and you will find out.
If no A number it might be a bit tricky. Call the local court with jurisdiction over your place of residence and ask.
Retain a lawyer to attend interview with you.
Goodluck..
I agree with my colleagues; you can request a FOIA but that takes 6 to 8 months to get the CD with your documents. You should contact an experienced immigration attorney who can be prepared to assist you are held by at the interview.
First, if you had a 212(e) J1 and you do not have a waiver for it, then you cannot adjust status. The I-485 will likely be denied and you will be issued a notice to appear in removal court. Second and concerning detention, without a criminal conviction it is unlikely that ICE would get involved. Third, it behooves you to retain local counsel asap to prepare your case for the interview and attend the interview with you and your spouse.
