Yes the school is not more functioning, i guess they try to contact the school.
I don't even know why the officer has to make this an issue, the requirements clearly states that they need educational documents, I also submitted other school documents like First Aid CPR, Health and safety certificates which will have made me qualified even if I don't possess a PSW certificate. I know a lot of people that applied with just First Aid and CPR and got approved
I worked and over 1200 hours,
This is very depressing, i couldn't sleep since i received the letter.
I quite understand how you feeling.Is not your fault the school shutdown or discontinue operating.
As for your Lawyer,you might need to ditch him at this moment and handle your case yourself.Most of them don’t really care,all they want is their money and when they get paid,they start misbehaving.
And yes,many people got their COPR without PSW certificate.Maybe,if you had not submitted it,you might not be facing this issue.
The reason the officer had to verify your school was because,a lot of things have been submitted.Both real and fake stuff.
The officer is trying to nail you.How?Yes,you have the hours requested,but the prerequisite which is the main certificate which you submitted to get the hours is invalid to him or her.
You need a very good robust response to counter them back.
Is not your fault the school shutdown.
You never knew they are not accredited.
You might need to talk to more experienced people on this.
Go to a nearby PSW school and meet the owner,explain you plight.Some info might come out which will be your defence.
If you can meet up the deadline given,it will help you more.