Filed I130 while both living abroad, got NOA2, Have to file I824!? HELP!

[2 canucks 12]

Reading the NOA2, it says

"the above petition has been approved. The petition indicates that the person for whom you are petitioning is in the United States and will apply for adjustment of status. he or she should contact the local USCIS office to obtain For I-485, Application for Permanent Residence. A copy of this notice should be submitted with the application.

If the person for whom you are petitioning decides to apply for a visa outside the United States based on this petition, the petitioner should file Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, to request that we send the petition to the Department of State National Visa Center. " among some other info.

I (the USC) have lived abroad in Canada for over 10 years, my husband has never lived or worked in the US. Why would they think he is in the US? Why would they say to file an I-485!? This doesn't make sense... it's approved, but I have to pay $400 some dollars for them to transfer it to NVC? Can anyone shed some light on this?

[2 canucks 12]

Update - I called USCIS, the clerk tried to issue a Service Request for me as she thought it was a typographical error and it would be reviewed in 7-10 days. She was unable to do so as I did not have a 5-digit zip code. She put me in cue for a second level person that could override and that was a 290 minute wait... I left my name and number. Hoping that I get an answer soon!

[NikLR 13,234]

Yeah this is a tier 2 issue. Make sure it's being sent to the NVC not the NRC.

[2 canucks 12]

They apologized... they sent the NOA2 with the wrong information written on it. My case was sent to NVC Oct. 8. No need to file either of the documents mentioned.

Edited October 18, 2014 by 2 canucks