I realized I did something wrong

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I just realized I filled out the check for $455 incorrectly. (Stupid! ) Instead of making it out to Department of Homeland Security, I made it out to USCIS. Should I wait for them to request a new check or should I just go ahead and send in a new one? I just sent the petition packet a day ago.

[Justine+David 218]

Unless you can stop the petition from getting to USCIS in the first place, you're better off waiting for them to tell you to send a new check if they require it. You have to remember that something like 60,000 people apply for a fiance visa each year, not to mention the numerous other visas. The chances of your new check getting to the right place are pretty slim.

Sorry Hope it goes quickly for you!

[JD63 4]

I just realized I filled out the check for $455 incorrectly. (Stupid! ) Instead of making it out to Department of Homeland Security, I made it out to USCIS. Should I wait for them to request a new check or should I just go ahead and send in a new one? I just sent the petition packet a day ago.

I made mine out to USCIS and they cashed it no problem, dont' worry.

[TracyTN 237]

I made mine out to USCIS and they cashed it no problem, dont' worry.

That certainly is not the norm. The OP may get lucky, but they should also prepare themselves for the package to be sent back.

[JD63 4]

I made mine out to USCIS and they cashed it no problem, dont' worry.

That certainly is not the norm. The OP may get lucky, but they should also prepare themselves for the package to be sent back.

Fair enough, give it a couple days and you can check on your bank's website, mine had a electronic scan of the cashed check after 4 days or so.

[e+c 0]

Unless you can stop the petition from getting to USCIS in the first place, you're better off waiting for them to tell you to send a new check if they require it. You have to remember that something like 60,000 people apply for a fiance visa each year, not to mention the numerous other visas. The chances of your new check getting to the right place are pretty slim.

Sorry Hope it goes quickly for you!

Yeah, that's what I'm worried about. I can't believe I did that! I looked at everything 5 times, but completely forgot to make sure the check was correct. I knew I was missing something

Would they send a RFE (i know a check is not evidence) or something like that...or would they just send back my whole package??

[JD63 4]

Unless you can stop the petition from getting to USCIS in the first place, you're better off waiting for them to tell you to send a new check if they require it. You have to remember that something like 60,000 people apply for a fiance visa each year, not to mention the numerous other visas. The chances of your new check getting to the right place are pretty slim.

Sorry Hope it goes quickly for you!

Yeah, that's what I'm worried about. I can't believe I did that! I looked at everything 5 times, but completely forgot to make sure the check was correct. I knew I was missing something

Would they send a RFE (i know a check is not evidence) or something like that...or would they just send back my whole package??

They'll send the whole thing back, they won't issue NOA1 without cashing the check. Someone earlier put the wrong amount or forgot to sign it and they mailed it back.

[missmissy 38]

We mailed our AOS packet on November 18th and I did the same thing - made the check to USCIS and they cashed it.

[Dakine 26]

Quite a few people have done what you did and their checks were cashed. USCIS wants your/our money!

[Cherry&Ed 4]

It'll be fine. I did the same thing... wrote USCIS on the Pay To section of the check. So, don't worry about it.

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Yay!! It went through, I just got the notice today.

[brightskte 18]

That's great! yay!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I just realized I filled out the check for $455 incorrectly. (Stupid! ) Instead of making it out to Department of Homeland Security, I made it out to USCIS. Should I wait for them to request a new check or should I just go ahead and send in a new one? I just sent the petition packet a day ago.

I doubt it will be a problem.