Terrified I messed up (CR1)

[Lee & Lei 42]

My wife and I both live in Kuwait, I am an American citizen and she is a Filipino. I am sponsoring her for a CR1 visa.

 

I filed her I-130 packet to the Chicago lockbox and the tracking shows Delivered on Feb 10. The check was cashed on Feb 14. I still have not received any communication from them.

 

What worries me is that the address shown in my packet is my current overseas address where I live with her, and I cannot receive mail there. It is an apartment without a mailbox/post office. My email address was in the G-1145, but I also believe I screwed up because I put that form underneath the Cover Letter, so maybe they didn't see it. What do I do? Is there a way I can contact them and explain to them my situation? What course of action should I take? Please help me! I just realized this and I am about on the verge of tears, believing I doomed the process from the start.

[Jawaree 717]

One can do change of address online or call

be sure you use a solid physical address,

they will find your G1145. Its not so bad

for tears 

[Lee & Lei 42]

6 minutes ago, Jawaree said:

One can do change of address online or call

be sure you use a solid physical address,

they will find your G1145. Its not so bad

for tears 

Thanks, I found the USCIS number online so I will just wait a few hours for them to open and then give them a call. I hope everything works out. 

[Jawaree 717]

It should they'll give you directions

[Lee & Lei 42]

Just now, Jawaree said:

It should they'll give you directions

I've read some discouraging things about dealing with them though.... like they'll repeatedly tell you just go online to update the address -- that would be all well and good if I had my case number, which I don't. So that will be the first thing I try to explain to them, I guess... Tell them "Hi I am calling because I realized my mailing address in my CR-1 petition was incorrect, and I haven't yet received my 1-130 case number." Think that will be okay?

[Jawaree 717]

Right , you need receipt number, I'd say send a letter

with signature confirmation needed to them explaining,

so you see irs signed for....Be sire to put all pertinent

info dor them to match to your petition

[R and KJ 180]

7 hours ago, knightofdight said:

Thanks, I found the USCIS number online so I will just wait a few hours for them to open and then give them a call. I hope everything works out. 

Good luck.. 

[R and KJ 180]

7 hours ago, knightofdight said:

I've read some discouraging things about dealing with them though.... like they'll repeatedly tell you just go online to update the address -- that would be all well and good if I had my case number, which I don't. So that will be the first thing I try to explain to them, I guess... Tell them "Hi I am calling because I realized my mailing address in my CR-1 petition was incorrect, and I haven't yet received my 1-130 case number." Think that will be okay?

Don't get discouraged. While waiting for the time they open. You may scroll this website on the guidelines, it may help you a lot. Good luck 

[Ryan H 3,790]

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[Lee & Lei 42]

Just an update:

 

I attempted to call the USCIS number several times and wasn't able to get through, only getting an automated service telling me their hours of operation. Finally, after 7 pm my time (8 am PACIFIC time -- why did it have to be PACIFIC time...) I was able to get ahold of a person. I explained my situation and they escalated me to Tier 2, where I submitted my number through an automated service for a call back (estimated waiting time was 260 minutes). I went to bed and eventually they called me, and the T2 representative I spoke to was EXTREMELY helpful. After providing some personal information, she looked up my file which had already made it to the service center, respectfully answered all my questions, processed a change of address, and was even able to provide my receipt number over the phone.

 

Overall, I was incredibly satisfied and happy with USCIS's level of support, which goes contrary to everything I've ever read. This is a huge weight off, as now I feel like I am back on track for this process.