Package returned

[Lyz 23]

I am filing for AOS for K1 Visa. Our package got returned yesterday because the credit card was declined. We called the Visa company and they said it was declined for security reasons because it was such a large amount (almost 5k$ for four people). They never called to inform us and my husband was understandably ticked off. We want to resend the package today as their was no other problem cited
 My question is,  can I send back the same package or do I need to make a new one (pages and pages for AOS, EAD and AP). I noticed that there are some grey numbers that have been superimposed at the bottom of all the pages.  Anyone with such an experience before?

[Crazy Cat 39,218]

You can send the same package back........did they also charge you an extra fee because of the declined card? 

[Lyz 23]

2 minutes ago, missileman said:

You can send the same package back........did they also charge you an extra fee because of the declined card? 

I am not sure of any extra fees charged but I will check with my husband.  They have also put a line using a pen across the superimposed numbers on the first two pages of each document then signed off. Is it ok to send it back the same way? Ps we got an alien number too

[Crazy Cat 39,218]

Just now, Lyz said:

I am not sure of any extra fees charged but I will check with my husband.  They have also put a line using a pen across the superimposed numbers on the first two pages of each document then signed off. Is it ok to send it back the same way? Ps we got an alien number too

I would send it back as is with a check or money order is possible.  I have seen other posters who were charged a $35 fee for a declined payment......

[Lyz 23]

Just now, missileman said:

I would send it back as is with a check or money order is possible.  I have seen other posters who were charged a $35 fee for a declined payment......

Thank you so very much for your help. It's such a relief not to have to do all that paperwork again 

[payxibka 10,044]

1 minute ago, missileman said:

I would send it back as is with a check or money order is possible.  I have seen other posters who were charged a $35 fee for a declined payment......

Declined check not declined credit card.   

[Crazy Cat 39,218]

Just now, payxibka said:

Declined check not declined credit card.   

OK. I believe it, but I don't know why it would be different.

[payxibka 10,044]

Just now, missileman said:

OK. I believe it, but I don't know why it would be different.

Because most banks charge a NSF fee and while a credit card doesn't

[Crazy Cat 39,218]

5 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Because most banks charge a NSF fee and while a credit card doesn't

After further research, it appears that USCIS will attempt to process a check 2 times.  If it is unpayable after the 2nd attempt, USCIS charges a $30 fee.    They will attempt to run a CC only once.

Edited May 18, 2019 by missileman

[Lyz 23]

16 minutes ago, missileman said:

OK. I believe it, but I don't know why it would be different.

 

13 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Because most banks charge a NSF fee and while a credit card 

Confirmed.  We were not charged. 

[Mike E 11,723]

USCIS IT systems strike again. 

 

A better system lets one pay by credit card online before the package is sent.  Then print the transaction record and include with the AOS packet.  

 

But if so, VJ would be plagued with threads that “help I lost my AOS fee payment record” 

 

Always pay by check. My lawyer paid ours using her credit card but presumably she has a right relationship with her bank and/or calls for preauth. 

[Lyz 23]

1 minute ago, Mike E said:

USCIS IT systems strike again. 

 

A better system lets one pay by credit card online before the package is sent.  Then print the transaction record and include with the AOS packet.  

 

But if so, VJ would be plagued with threads that “help I lost my AOS fee payment record” 

 

Always pay by check. My lawyer paid ours using her credit card but presumably she has a right relationship with her bank and/or calls for preauth. 

Now that we know,  we wish we had sent a cheque but my husband has been in contact with the company and they have assured him the cc will go through this time 

[Pitaya 2,576]

Often when I have a large purchase that I plan to use a credit card (CC), and/or going on a vacation (or any charge that may be considered out of the ordinary), I will contact the credit card I plan on using, and tell them I am planning a large purchase and/or going on vacation. The CC company has asked if I know the approximate amount of the large purchase and/or the length of the vacation. They can put a notation in your file to that effect. It is generally viewed as an attempt by the CC company to protect you from possible fraudulent use of the CC. 

 

Good luck on your immigration journey. 

Edited May 18, 2019 by Pitaya (火龙果)

[Lyz 23]

9 minutes ago, Pitaya (火龙果) said:

Often when I have a large purchase that I plan to use a credit card (CC), and/or going on a vacation (or any charge that may be considered out of the ordinary), I will contact the credit card I plan on using, and tell them I am planning a large purchase and/or going on vacation. The CC company has asked if I know the approximate amount of the large purchase and/or the length of the vacation. They can put a notation in your file to that effect. It is generally viewed as an attempt by the CC company to protect you from possible fraudulent use of the CC. 

 

Good luck on your immigration journey. 

In retrospect,  my husband should have called them but we have done that now. Thanks for the advice 

[Mintosman 11]

On 5/18/2019 at 6:27 AM, Lyz said:

I am filing for AOS for K1 Visa. Our package got returned yesterday because the credit card was declined. We called the Visa company and they said it was declined for security reasons because it was such a large amount (almost 5k$ for four people). They never called to inform us and my husband was understandably ticked off. We want to resend the package today as their was no other problem cited
 My question is,  can I send back the same package or do I need to make a new one (pages and pages for AOS, EAD and AP). I noticed that there are some grey numbers that have been superimposed at the bottom of all the pages.  Anyone with such an experience before?

$5000  for you and 3 kids or...?