BFD Renewal Delay Case
We will be onboarding this case now through Monday, May 11, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria:
You previously received a bona fide determination;
You filed a Form I-765 to renew your BFD before your previous BFD expired;
You’ve waited at least 4 months for a decision;
You have the receipt number for your Form I-765; and
All Plaintiffs are in the United States.
Costs and Timing
We will close onboarding on May 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern.
Costs: For one adult, we charge $2065; For two or more members of the same family, we charge $4125. These are the total costs for the case if you do not do a payment plan.
Payment Plans: For 1 adult, we accept 3 payments of $750 (total $2250); and for 2+ adults, we accept 4 payments of $1,075 (total of $4300). Yes, we charge an administrative fee for payment plans.
Join the Case in 3 Steps:
Contract
Payment
Questionnaire
To Complete Onboarding You Will Need:
A copy of your current work authorization card
I-765 Receipt Number(s) (Click here for an example of an I-765 Receipt)
Frequently Asked Questions:
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No. But if you have not done your fingerprints, the government will require you to give them before it issues you a BFD or EAD.
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No. But we would encourage you to tell your petition attorney. Depending on what address receives your BFD and EAD, you will want to put them on notice that those documents should be arriving soon. Also, if you get a request for evidence, your petition attorney NOT Banias Law, will be responsible for responding to USCIS timely.
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No. I have never seen USCIS retaliate against a U visa applicant for filing a delay suit or being part of a group delay suit. First, it is illegal for them to retaliate against someone for suing them; the U.S. Constitution protects your right to sue the government. Second,
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You can join our next case if you filed on or before October 15, 2023.
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For 1 person, the cost will be $1854; for 2 or more people, the cost will be $3296. We offer payment plans for both types of cases. We do not charge for minor children (under 16 years old). So, if you are a parent with two young children, your cost will be the same as for 1 person.
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Follow the instructions on the next page.
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No. These cases are typically decided on the papers. And even if the court has a hearing, it will be for the attorneys to answer questions.
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You can still join the law suit. The law suit