Judicial/governmental entities involved in reviewing and adjudicating I-829 denials

Any or all of the below adjudicating governmental entities can be involved in any attempt to overcome an I-829 denial issued by USCIS

CSC/USCIS

AAO (AAO appeal not available for denied I-829 cases unless USCIS certifies the denial decision to AAO. If USCIS denies and then certifies the decision to AAO, given the history of AAO always affirming USCIS' denial of I-829 cases, you can bet your house that AAO will also deny.

Immigrant Judge (IJ)

Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)

Federal District Court

Circuit Court

* Remember, "It ain't over until the fat lady sings."