Problem on IMBRA K-1 RFE's to attorneys
Folinskyinla
Hi:
Most attorneys set up and index their files by client NAME. A problem
has come up in the batch IMBRA K-1 RFE's sent to attorneys -- the RFE's
contain the Service Center number and the "A" number. However, they do
NOT have the names of the Petitioner or Beneficiary! On the attorney
chat boards this is a problem that has developed of late.
--
Certified Specialist
Immigration & Nat. Law
Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization
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"Folinskyinla" <member4043@british_expats.com> wrote in message
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The search should be easy for a competent secretary who has a decent
knowledge of the search feature of a computer program. Database software
come in various forms and versions nowadays.
You're not suggesting most attorneys are still behind in electronic systems
filing and organization, are you? I hope not!
Folinskyinla
Hi:
I just KNEW that I would get a posting like this. ;)
But, yes -- most law offices do NOT index their files by alien
registration number or service center number. Also, do remember that
EACH application for a file will have a separate SC number.
Rete
> Hi:
>
> I just KNEW that I would get a posting like this. ;)
>
> But, yes -- most law offices do NOT index their files by alien
> registration number or service center number. Also, do remember that
> EACH application for a file will have a separate SC number.
Since those numbers are issued after the initial filing of the I-129F, I
can understand why attorneys have this problem. Also is the fact that
files are not keep electronically in attorney offices but rather are
paper files.
One way around this in the future is to set up a database file with the
client name(s), type of petition filed, service center filed at, and
then when the notice arrives the ASC number is inputted under the client
name(s). You can then search by name, service center, petition number
and/or ASC number. If you are not dealing with a 100 of more active
cases per month and are an independent attorney without staff, you can
do this yourself in the space of 2 hours. If you have a case load of
more than 100 active cases at one time, have your secretary or para, do
the database. It is a very surmountable problem.
--
I'm not an attorney. This disclaimer is valid in NYS!
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Folinskyinla
> Since those numbers are issued after the initial filing of the I-129F,
> I can understand why attorneys have this problem. Also is the fact
> that files are not keep electronically in attorney offices but rather
> are paper files.
>
> One way around this in the future is to set up a database file with
> the client name(s), type of petition filed, service center filed at,
> and then when the notice arrives the ASC number is inputted under the
> client name(s). You can then search by name, service center, petition
> number and/or ASC number. If you are not dealing with a 100 of more
> active cases per month and are an independent attorney without staff,
> you can do this yourself in the space of 2 hours. If you have a case
> load of more than 100 active cases at one time, have your secretary or
> para, do the database. It is a very surmountable problem.
Hi:
Don't disagree at all. Of course, this is assuming that DHS has its
numbers straight. I have a case going now which got screwed up somewhat
because of a wrong number from DHS. This is a problem in the law that
probably was in existence when Lincoln was a practicing lawyer. ;)
A running joke among the immigration bar in Los Angeles is the repeated
answer to "who was your prior attorney?" and you get "Someone on
Wilshire Boulevard." In Los Angeles, that is an extremely uninformative
answer! Well, when I moved from Wilshire Blvd to my current Sunset
Blvd. address, the EOIR court clerk changed my address EXCEPT to still
have me on Wilshire! I would have Immigration Judges get mad at me when
their notices were returned and I would say "My current address is ..."
and they would see the correct numbers and zip code and totally miss the
fact that I was no longer on Wilshire.