12 years ago I spent 2 years in the USA on an O-1 visa. Today I contacted the lawyer / sponsor who prepared the petition and asked about re-filing that same petition, which I know can be done because I have a musician friend who has performed for years in the USA by refiling the same old O-1 case.
I received a very frosty response from the lawyer, who quoted a full legal fee and, most disconcertingly, asked me to re-send all the documentary evidence.
My key concern is that my file might have been thrown away without my consent -- I was never asked about it. My file contained original copies of very valuable evidence used in the original O-1 case.
What do you advise? I am ready to file a complaint with his State Bar, but that won't recover my evidence if it has all been thrown away.
Any advice would be hugely appreciated!
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