Where to get Online Check Status Number ??

[christera22 8]

Hi All,

We are adjusting based on marriage to USc from B1/B2 visa. As you can see in my timeline we have recieved NOA1 for all 3 and also biometrics notice.

1) Now all of them has the application number starting with MSC as its coming from Missouri service center. And only the Biometrics letter has a extra USCIS A# number. But i am unable to check my case status online as they look for a number starting with EAC, WAC, LIN, or SRC. Other if i try to check with my number it says

" Validation Error(s)

You must correct the following error(s) before proceeding:

Your case can not be found at this time in Case Status Online. Please check your receipt number and try again. If you need further assistance please call the National Customer Service Center at 1.800.375.5283."

when can i get my real number ?

2) After my Biometrics interview, do they give a document that we can take for applying for SSN ? ( as far as i have read one can apply for SSN after biometrics)

I wd appreciate all replies.

Thanks a lot

Christera

[FRJ 0]

Hi All,

We are adjusting based on marriage to USc from B1/B2 visa. As you can see in my timeline we have recieved NOA1 for all 3 and also biometrics notice.

1) Now all of them has the application number starting with MSC as its coming from Missouri service center. And only the Biometrics letter has a extra USCIS A# number. But i am unable to check my case status online as they look for a number starting with EAC, WAC, LIN, or SRC. Other if i try to check with my number it says

" Validation Error(s)

You must correct the following error(s) before proceeding:

Your case can not be found at this time in Case Status Online. Please check your receipt number and try again. If you need further assistance please call the National Customer Service Center at 1.800.375.5283."

when can i get my real number ?

2) After my Biometrics interview, do they give a document that we can take for applying for SSN ? ( as far as i have read one can apply for SSN after biometrics)

I wd appreciate all replies.

Thanks a lot

Christera

it normally takes a while for the status to be available online. i had an msc receipt # and i also got the validation error until after the biometrics. for other people it varies too. i wouldn't pay too much attention to the online status system..i gt approved on feb 19 and i have already gotten my gc but the system still shows status pending..

[christera22 8]

Thanks FRJ which visa where you adjusting from ?? Also can anyone throw some light on my Social Security Number question. I did some online research. Some says one have to get a EAD to get a SSN. Others says one can get a SSN after Biometrics only. Can someone advice ?? Thanks

[FRJ 0]

Thanks FRJ which visa where you adjusting from ?? Also can anyone throw some light on my Social Security Number question. I did some online research. Some says one have to get a EAD to get a SSN. Others says one can get a SSN after Biometrics only. Can someone advice ?? Thanks

i'm adjusting from an f-1 but i was out of status. as for the ssn question, i would think that you would get it after the EAD. the biometrics only entails finger prints and picture so it would have to be after you receive the EAD.

[christera22 8]

So i think i have to wait till I get my EAD and then i can apply for SSN. And without SSN or EAD i wont be able to a get a learners permit or a drivers license. hmmmm

Had another small query. Saw they have mentioned a A# number both on my Biometrics notice and I-485 NOA 1. I did some research and saw it Alien registration number. Is it common to get this number on these letters while adjusting from B1/B2 based on marriage ??

Thanks

[FRJ 0]

So i think i have to wait till I get my EAD and then i can apply for SSN. And without SSN or EAD i wont be able to a get a learners permit or a drivers license. hmmmm

Had another small query. Saw they have mentioned a A# number both on my Biometrics notice and I-485 NOA 1. I did some research and saw it Alien registration number. Is it common to get this number on these letters while adjusting from B1/B2 based on marriage ??

Thanks

yes...the A number is gonna be the number by which they can pull up all ur info..as a matter of fact when u get your welcome letter, they tell you to take note of this number because this becomes ur permanent resident account and file number. if ever u need to contact uscis, thats the number that they will most likely ask u for.

[christera22 8]

Thanks again FRJ. I did some small research online. Found this :

"There actually are four separate types of A#. You can tell them apart by the number of digits and the first digit. The first kind is an eight-digit A#. These are manually assigned at local offices. If you have one of these numbers, simply treated it as if it was "0" plus the number. Nine-digit A#'s that start with the digit 1 are used for employment authorization cards, usually related to students. Nine-digit A#'s that start with the digit 3 are used for fingerprint tracking of V visa applicants. All other nine-digit A#'s (these actually always start with a 0) are permanent A#'s and remain permanently with you for life."

Mine one starts with 0. Is it starts the same for all VJers ?

[FRJ 0]

Thanks again FRJ. I did some small research online. Found this :

"There actually are four separate types of A#. You can tell them apart by the number of digits and the first digit. The first kind is an eight-digit A#. These are manually assigned at local offices. If you have one of these numbers, simply treated it as if it was "0" plus the number. Nine-digit A#'s that start with the digit 1 are used for employment authorization cards, usually related to students. Nine-digit A#'s that start with the digit 3 are used for fingerprint tracking of V visa applicants. All other nine-digit A#'s (these actually always start with a 0) are permanent A#'s and remain permanently with you for life."

Mine one starts with 0. Is it starts the same for all VJers ?

yeah. mine starts with a 0 also and its the same one that i had throughout the AOS process and on the welcome letter, after the GC, it states that that it will be your permanent file #

[christera22 8]

Thanks again for the prompt reply. I wd keep ypu posted.

[christera22 8]

I went to this site https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/index.jsp to register my case . It didnt accept the MSC... number but did let me to create an account.

1) So I presume I get the eac.... etc etc number with the 2nd NOA ?

2) Do they stop sending paper notification through email if I choose to get email notification ? or both goes simultaneously ?

Thanks

Edited March 18, 2009 by christera22

[FRJ 0]

I went to this site https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/index.jsp to register my case . It didnt accept the MSC... number but did let me to create an account.

1) So I presume I get the eac.... etc etc number with the 2nd NOA ?

2) Do they stop sending paper notification through email if I choose to get email notification ? or both goes simultaneously ?

Thanks

the online status normally takes a while for some people. you already have the receipt number so just keep trying.

they do not stop sending the paper notifications. ideally you should be gettin both updates simultaneously but as you will see and as i have pointed on here b4, the online status system is very flawed. mine still shows .."case pending" so just use it for general info, dont drive yourself crazy.

[christera22 8]

I hope i wont drive myself crazy ..... sitting here and not being able to do anything. Just trying to increase number of evidences of ongoing relationship & marriage.

[mariawow 0]

Hi Christine,

I'm in the same situation as you...driving myself crazy haha. I'm adjusting from B1/B2 too. I had my biometrics taken on Feb 26th but I still haven't received anyhting yet. My receipt number starts with MSC too and it doesn't work!!!

Let's keep in touch

[FRJ 0]

Hi Christine,

I'm in the same situation as you...driving myself crazy haha. I'm adjusting from B1/B2 too. I had my biometrics taken on Feb 26th but I still haven't received anyhting yet. My receipt number starts with MSC too and it doesn't work!!!

Let's keep in touch

just be patient you will be ok

[Cino 5]

Hi Partner!....

I'm in the same situation, I can't see my status on-line either, but

I don't get excited. People don't get it, it is NOT a perfect system.

USCIS updates everything randomly. What do you expect, it is a government &

Btw, they know how to cash our checks very quickly, definitely no delay on that !....

I guess they need this money badly to give AIG employees as bonus? ha ha ha ha...

See u around, Partner.

Edited March 20, 2009 by Cino