Help please

[help_me_please 3]

I filed for citizenship last month ( not online) and i requested a fee waiver ! My friend told me to go to welfare and request a document called ( passport to service) to proof that you're a low income,  so i did and i prepared the documents myself ( not based on marriage) and i sent it to the PO box address in Arizona ,  it's  been almost a month so i went ahead and called uscis today and the lady said that they received it yesterday even though i sent it a month ago and she gave me a receipt number and when i checked it online this is what its showing 

On July 25, 2019, we received your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, Receipt Number xxxxxxxxxd , and mailed you a receipt notice. It is being processed at our Integrated Operating Env location. The notice describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you move, go to etc.....

 

Does that mean that they accepted the fee waiver ? Coukd this be a denial letter? Thank you guys 

 

[help_me_please 3]

Any opinions?

[wbeem 567]

I have no idea so I can't give you any advice.  A receipt number is, to my knowledge, only issued when payment is received.  It is possible that it took longer than usual because they had to verify your claim for fee waiver eligibility.  

I know it's weekend now and it means waiting for Monday, but it may be worth calling USCIS and asking them specifically to clarify - unless someone who has experienced a similar situation pops onto this thread before Monday

[help_me_please 3]

Thank you so much I really appreciate it.  I did call them and the representative didn't have any information for me , she just gave me the receipt number. I am not sure either but to me a receipt means they accepted it otherwise they've just sent me the file back ! I could be wrong but i am trying to make myself feel better lol 🤭 also I've never seen a receipt number from uscis starts with IOE ! 

Edited July 26, 2019 by help_me_please

[jamrep 105]

2 hours ago, help_me_please said:

Thank you so much I really appreciate it.  I did call them and the representative didn't have any information for me , she just gave me the receipt number. I am not sure either but to me a receipt means they accepted it otherwise they've just sent me the file back ! I could be wrong but i am trying to make myself feel better lol 🤭 also I've never seen a receipt number from uscis starts with IOE ! 

Many of us receipt started with IOE

[help_me_please 3]

14 minutes ago, jamrep said:

Many of us receipt started with IOE

I know, but what i meant isxit a regular receipt that they sent me ? Does it mean they granted the fee waiver ? Can this be a denial letter? And who process the IOE cases? Which processing center?

[Just Paul 4,591]

1 minute ago, help_me_please said:

I know, but what i meant isxit a regular receipt that they sent me ? Does it mean they granted the fee waiver ? Can this be a denial letter? And who process the IOE cases? Which processing center?

IOE cases are logged in the ELIS interface.   You will receive a receipt that shows where the case is assigned.   The receipt is for the case being processed, not accepted.

[help_me_please 3]

2 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

IOE cases are logged in the ELIS interface.   You will receive a receipt that shows where the case is assigned.   The receipt is for the case being processed, not accepted.

I see , thank you so much.  I hope they granted . I sent it a month ago but the online status shows that they received it yesterday 

[help_me_please 3]

Damnt! I got too excited i thought it was a regular receipt i thought thet accepted the filing 😔

[help_me_please 3]

Ok now really wth! I just checked and the msg changed to the following and its not even the 27th yet!

 

 

On July 27, 2019, we scheduled you for a biometrics appointment and mailed you an appointment notice for Receipt Number IOExxxxxxxxx. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your appointment notice by August 26, 2019, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request to request a copy of the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

[wbeem 567]

This is a good sign. There’s a fee for biometrics that has to be sent in with your application and filing fees.  This looks good - I can’t imagine they would schedule an appointment for you without a fee, or, in your case, accepting the waiver. Wait a few days and check your account. A copy of the letter they are going to send should show in your documents tab. 

 

 

[Dashinka 23,207]

3 hours ago, wbeem said:

This is a good sign. There’s a fee for biometrics that has to be sent in with your application and filing fees.  This looks good - I can’t imagine they would schedule an appointment for you without a fee, or, in your case, accepting the waiver. Wait a few days and check your account. A copy of the letter they are going to send should show in your documents tab. 

 

 

Agree, if they did not accept the fee waiver, the submission would most likely be rejected and sent back for improper payment.  Having a biometrics appointment scheduled seems like it would indicate the fee waiver was accepted.

[little immigrant 800]

9 hours ago, help_me_please said:

Ok now really wth! I just checked and the msg changed to the following and its not even the 27th yet!

 

 

On July 27, 2019, we scheduled you for a biometrics appointment and mailed you an appointment notice for Receipt Number IOExxxxxxxxx. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your appointment notice by August 26, 2019, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request to request a copy of the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

I think you have your answer

 

By the way I don't think they'll deny just like that. They might reject but then you don't get a case number but you have one so it's accepted. Congrats! 

[Am & Ra 19]

18 hours ago, help_me_please said:

I filed for citizenship last month ( not online) and i requested a fee waiver ! My friend told me to go to welfare and request a document called ( passport to service) to proof that you're a low income,  so i did and i prepared the documents myself ( not based on marriage) and i sent it to the PO box address in Arizona ,  it's  been almost a month so i went ahead and called uscis today and the lady said that they received it yesterday even though i sent it a month ago and she gave me a receipt number and when i checked it online this is what its showing 

On July 25, 2019, we received your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, Receipt Number xxxxxxxxxd , and mailed you a receipt notice. It is being processed at our Integrated Operating Env location. The notice describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you move, go to etc.....

 

Does that mean that they accepted the fee waiver ? Coukd this be a denial letter? Thank you guys 

 

It sounds to me like, YES they are going to accept passport to service waiver; however, I would be more concerned about them making a  decision that you are going to be a public charge. Especially since your N-400 is not based on Marriage. 

[help_me_please 3]

13 minutes ago, Am & Ra said:

It sounds to me like, YES they are going to accept passport to service waiver; however, I would be more concerned about them making a  decision that you are going to be a public charge. Especially since your N-400 is not based on Marriage. 

Thank you for your answer.  I know what you mean but I've never applied for assistance, i only have medi-cal . I was making good money but a year ago i got robbed at work , the guy hit me on my head with a sledgehammer so i had severe concussion etc... thats when i started working less hours etc... only medi-cal though! I hope this doesn't affect my case

Edited July 27, 2019 by help_me_please