Huge USCIS win for constituents in Florida's 7th district

My office was able to assist a local family facing a serious immigration casework challenge. After marrying in July 2021, the couple filed the required I-485 and I-130 applications, along with work and travel permits, through their attorney. While they received the work permit in July 2022 and travel authorization in January 2023, their process took an unexpected turn.

In October 2023, they were notified that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) had closed their case because an alleged Notice of Intent to Deny, dated April 2022, had gone unanswered. However, neither the family nor their attorney ever received that notice. They immediately filed a motion to reopen with extensive evidence, but nine months passed without any response or progress.

That’s when they contacted my office and my team quickly stepped in to advocate directly with the appropriate federal agencies, ensure the case received proper review, and help move this family’s long-delayed process forward. I’m proud that we were able to cut through red tape and deliver answers after months of uncertainty.

"We cannot thank you enough for your help and support. This is great news! We want to restate our appreciation for your outstanding support." -- Constituents from Longwood, Florida.