January 2018 AOS Filers

[DebbieRaney 126]

14 hours ago, Eros99 said:

That's a bummer, I used cashier's check from my bank since I couldn't decide whether to use a personal check or not. My only guess would be, how you split the payment.

I wrote two cashier's check for $1,225 (I-485 + Biometrics) and $535 (I-130) on the memo part I wrote what they were for.

Let me see if I understood correctly.

I could just get one cashier's check from my bank for 1,225$ (writing on the memo part what it's for) and it'd be fine, right? I'm so scared of messing up the second time! 

[Stt 235]

5 minutes ago, DebbieWRaney said:

Let me see if I understood correctly.

I could just get one cashier's check from my bank for 1,225$ (writing on the memo part what it's for) and it'd be fine, right? I'm so scared of messing up the second time! 

You could probably try buying the 85 for bio separate and the 1140 that way ur certain each has the exact amt 

[Eros99 68]

50 minutes ago, bestofluck said:

Just find out a really good app for anyone who already received receipt numbers: In APP Store search: USCIS, it should come up first called"Case Tracker", you can import your USCIS account with all the receipt numbers and the app will send you a notification whenever there is an update on your case!   

I downloaded it couple of weeks ago, last update seem to have fixed the crashing issue. Does it refresh automatically? Mine is still showing fingerprint fee was received and that my case was last updated 23 days ago.

Edited January 21, 2018 by Eros99

[Eros99 68]

38 minutes ago, DebbieWRaney said:

Let me see if I understood correctly.

I could just get one cashier's check from my bank for 1,225$ (writing on the memo part what it's for) and it'd be fine, right? I'm so scared of messing up the second time! 

That’s what I did, I’m staring at my receipts right now. I will try and upload a photo later.

[twoDs 590]

1 hour ago, DebbieWRaney said:

Let me see if I understood correctly.

I could just get one cashier's check from my bank for 1,225$ (writing on the memo part what it's for) and it'd be fine, right? I'm so scared of messing up the second time! 

I sent a single personal check for $1,225, with "I-485 + Bio Fee" in the memo, and it went through just fine -- including our AP and EAD apps (which are free when filed with a I-485.)

[bestofluck 129]

1 hour ago, DebbieWRaney said:

Let me see if I understood correctly.

I could just get one cashier's check from my bank for 1,225$ (writing on the memo part what it's for) and it'd be fine, right? I'm so scared of messing up the second time! 

I also sent in one single check with my total. Just wrote USCIS fees in the memo but I guess should have been more specific. I’m 100% sure you can write up the whole amount as our package was prepared by our lawyer...

[bestofluck 129]

1 hour ago, Eros99 said:

I downloaded it couple of weeks ago, last update seem to have fixed the crashing issue. Does it refresh automatically? Mine is still showing fingerprint fee was received and that my case was last updated 23 days ago.

Humm... good question, I’m not sure it can automatically refresh. I’m going to the biometrics appointment tomorrow, will see if the app will send me notification afterwards. 

[Nouchigang 200]

Hello guys,

 

My AOS package was made of: i-131, i-485 and i-785. I sent in 3 checks for each form ($535, $1225 (1140+85 biometrics) and $410) and later found out thru VJ that I didnt have to pay since I was filing for my AOS at the same time. Do you think they will send me the $400 check back? Anybody heard of something similar please?

 

Thank you

[Eros99 68]

29 minutes ago, bestofluck said:

I also sent in one single check with my total. Just wrote USCIS fees in the memo but I guess should have been more specific. I’m 100% sure you can write up the whole amount as our package was prepared by our lawyer...

I submitted two cashier’s checks clipped them on top of the two forms thst required payments respectively. I’m lucky uscis didn’t return my package, looking at my receipt just noticed the teller misspelled biometric and forgot to add . after S.

[cherryblossoms916 216]

Is it ok if we just sent just one check worth $1,225? We didn’t split the payment for aos and biometrics.

[Orkey 69]

2 minutes ago, cherryblossoms916 said:

Is it ok if we just sent just one check worth $1,225? We didn’t split the payment for aos and biometrics.

You don't need to split it, you are good.

[Eros99 68]

24 minutes ago, Nouchigang said:

Hello guys,

 

My AOS package was made of: i-131, i-485 and i-785. I sent in 3 checks for each form ($535, $1225 (1140+85 biometrics) and $410) and later found out thru VJ that I didnt have to pay since I was filing for my AOS at the same time. Do you think they will send me the $400 check back? Anybody heard of something similar please?

 

Thank you

How long ago was this? If they haven’t cashed the checks there are couple of things you could do

1. Go to your bank and cancel the $410 check and contact USCIS immediately. 

2. Call USCIS and speak to tier 2 supervisor and explain to them what happened.

3. Email lockbox support and explain to them what you did and wait for their answer.

 

Based on what I have read on other forums, USCIS will likely reject the check and send it back with a rejection notice.

 

http://forums.immigration.com/threads/over-payment-to-uscis-under-review.305338/

[Stt 235]

1 hour ago, bestofluck said:

I also sent in one single check with my total. Just wrote USCIS fees in the memo but I guess should have been more specific. I’m 100% sure you can write up the whole amount as our package was prepared by our lawyer...

Hey! Did your lawyer include proof of bona fide marriage in your package? Mine didn't. Just told me to have them ready for the interview! 

[Nouchigang 200]

1 hour ago, Eros99 said:

How long ago was this? If they haven’t cashed the checks there are couple of things you could do

1. Go to your bank and cancel the $410 check and contact USCIS immediately. 

2. Call USCIS and speak to tier 2 supervisor and explain to them what happened.

3. Email lockbox support and explain to them what you did and wait for their answer.

 

Based on what I have read on other forums, USCIS will likely reject the check and send it back with a rejection notice.

 

http://forums.immigration.com/threads/over-payment-to-uscis-under-review.305338/

Thank you for your help, my package was received at the Lockbox on Jan 8th.

I just saw on my bank account, they cashed just the 2 checks needed ($535 and $1225), does it mean they accepted my package and are just sending me back the extra check?

 

from the link you sent me it seems that sometimes they send you back the check with no pb or they reject the entire package, but since they cashed the 2 other checks Im assuming they accepted my application. Right? I will email them tomorrow 1st thing.

 

Thank you

[Lindsayacbeck 14]

We sent our aos package on Friday!

Edited January 22, 2018 by Lindsayacbeck