Problem on IMBRA K-1 RFE's to attorneys
Jul 3rd 2006, 5:33 pm
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Problem on IMBRA K-1 RFE's to attorneys
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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.
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.
Jul 3rd 2006, 10:18 pm
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Re: Problem on IMBRA K-1 RFE's to attorneys
"Folinskyinla" <member4043@british_expats.com> wrote in message
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| Hi:
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| 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.
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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!
news:[email protected] m...
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| Hi:
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| 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
| Posted via http://britishexpats.com
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!
Jul 4th 2006, 1:54 am
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Re: Problem on IMBRA K-1 RFE's to attorneys
Originally Posted by Voltes34
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!
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.
Jul 4th 2006, 10:04 pm
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Re: Problem on IMBRA K-1 RFE's to attorneys
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.
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.
Originally Posted by 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.
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.
Jul 4th 2006, 11:28 pm
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Re: Problem on IMBRA K-1 RFE's to attorneys
Originally Posted by Rete
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.
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.
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.
