u/GlitteringMorning964

My I-140 was just denied after waiting almost 23 months for a decision. Nearly two years of checking case updates, staying hopeful, trying to be patient, and putting major life plans on hold, only to end up with a denial in the end.

What makes it more frustrating is the agency that I have a contract with to process my papers have not given me an answer what to do next. I can't e-mai the USCIS on my own, I have to depend on the agency that is bottling up my journey. My question is, is it the agency that messed up the process or is it a fault on my part? If the case had issues, why let it sit for that long? The uncertainty, stress, and emotional toll of waiting that long is something only people going through this process can truly understand.

Now it feels like all that time was wasted, and I’m left trying to figure out what comes next.should I start a fresh or where should I go?. Immigration processing delays are not just numbers on a website, they affect real people, careers, families, and futures.

According to a video shared by U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement X account; ICE Director Todd Lyons recently raised concerns about fraud and misuse within the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, which allows international students in the U.S. to gain work experience after graduation. According to ICE Director, authorities have investigated cases involving visa fraud, fake employment records, and other alleged abuses tied to some individuals using the student visa system improperly. He also said past investigations uncovered students reporting jobs at companies or worksites that could not be verified.

He further claimed that the OPT program has expanded far beyond its original scope, with authorities identifying thousands of students linked to employers considered suspicious. Investigators reportedly visited multiple worksites across several states and found cases where businesses appeared inactive, shared questionable addresses, or could not confirm employment claims. He said the investigations are ongoing and that broader oversight efforts are being expanded nationwide.

According to a video shared on X: A congressional hearing with Rep. Jerry Nadler, immigration analyst David Bier raised concern of repeated claim that ICE is mainly targeting dangerous criminals. Bier cited ICE and DHS data showing that 72% of immigrants booked into ICE custody reportedly had no criminal conviction, while only 6% had violent criminal convictions.

Bier also claimed DHS internal threat assessments classified most detainees as “not a threat,” arguing that enforcement actions are increasingly affecting workers, legal immigrants, and even U.S. citizens. He further accused USCIS leadership under Joseph Edlow of slowing or halting green card processing, which he said could leave some immigrants out of status and vulnerable to arrest. The remarks are likely to fuel ongoing debate over whether current immigration enforcement priorities are focused on public safety threats or broader deportation efforts.

From my inbox: kindly ask if guys in the community have experienced RFE on I-140, how long did it take because my agency is saying timing for submitting the RFE documents will depend on the specific documents requested by USCIS!