Help! Package Rejected 2nd Time for Incorrect Reason (Check)

[starlarose 1]

I honestly don't know what to do about this and I am seeking any help or suggestions on the matter. I posted earlier about checks clearing but I have just found out the package was rejected again on June 9th, 2007 on the basis that the check was not in the correct US amount. I honestly don't know what to do as the check is written on a US bank with a US address in US funds for the correct amount, signed, dated, etc... The second time we did as USCIS suggested and included a business card for the bank and a post-it note declaring what it is. The only explanation we can think of is the check has a picture of Big Ben on it and says London at the top as they are checks that are novelty around the world.

We are looking at submitting a certified check this time. But I am very upset by this as it is clear that it is a US check. This has pushed our process back considerably. My Vis runs out in Dec but I need to return to the US in October. Does anyone have any suggestions? I am getting desperate here.

[L_n_O 3]

have you tried calling your bank?

[starlarose 1]

have you tried calling your bank?

The bank provided the business card for us to submit with it. The check has never been presented to the bank as the USCIS has never submitted the check to be cashed.

-Dawn

[KarenCee 3]

I submitted a cashier's check from my bank. The case number was on the back and my bank, very nicely, kept track of it for me and when it was deposited I was informed. Not all banks are this accomodating. But cashier's check is one way of doing this.

Money order would work too, you would have to wait for the NOA1 to arrive in the mail. You mentioned it being sent back because of the incorrect amount. What amount did you send with the petition?

[L_n_O 3]

i think she put the right amount but they didn't realize it in fact was in US funds.. and not another currency

[starlarose 1]

I submitted a cashier's check from my bank. The case number was on the back and my bank, very nicely, kept track of it for me and when it was deposited I was informed. Not all banks are this accomodating. But cashier's check is one way of doing this.

Money order would work too, you would have to wait for the NOA1 to arrive in the mail. You mentioned it being sent back because of the incorrect amount. What amount did you send with the petition?

It was for the correct amount. They are saying it's not in US funds but it is. Drawn up on a US bank with my US address in US funds. I am looking at a certified check from the bank. I can go to my branch manager that is a friend of the family for assistance on this. The problem with all this is at this rate the application won't get done till January and I have to return well before it. We can't get married in England and apply for a spousal due to my status as a student visa and requiring a certificate of approval that takes 3 months to get. So trying to figure out all options so we know them.

[Epiphany 0]

I submitted a cashier's check from my bank. The case number was on the back and my bank, very nicely, kept track of it for me and when it was deposited I was informed. Not all banks are this accomodating. But cashier's check is one way of doing this.

Money order would work too, you would have to wait for the NOA1 to arrive in the mail. You mentioned it being sent back because of the incorrect amount. What amount did you send with the petition?

It was for the correct amount. They are saying it's not in US funds but it is. Drawn up on a US bank with my US address in US funds. I am looking at a certified check from the bank. I can go to my branch manager that is a friend of the family for assistance on this. The problem with all this is at this rate the application won't get done till January and I have to return well before it. We can't get married in England and apply for a spousal due to my status as a student visa and requiring a certificate of approval that takes 3 months to get. So trying to figure out all options so we know them.

I used a Certified Cashiers check from BANK OF AMERICA.

No misunderstanding that.

[MaxxumUSA 0]

I submitted a cashier's check from my bank. The case number was on the back and my bank, very nicely, kept track of it for me and when it was deposited I was informed. Not all banks are this accomodating. But cashier's check is one way of doing this.

Money order would work too, you would have to wait for the NOA1 to arrive in the mail. You mentioned it being sent back because of the incorrect amount. What amount did you send with the petition?

It was for the correct amount. They are saying it's not in US funds but it is. Drawn up on a US bank with my US address in US funds. I am looking at a certified check from the bank. I can go to my branch manager that is a friend of the family for assistance on this. The problem with all this is at this rate the application won't get done till January and I have to return well before it. We can't get married in England and apply for a spousal due to my status as a student visa and requiring a certificate of approval that takes 3 months to get. So trying to figure out all options so we know them.

They refused funds from the same bank TWICE! DO NOT send them another check from that bank. Get a US Postal money order, or a certified check from any Bank of America branch.

It makes no sense to try and send funds from the same bank a third time. Even a certified check may not be good in their eyes.

[starlarose 1]

They refused funds from the same bank TWICE! DO NOT send them another check from that bank. Get a US Postal money order, or a certified check from any Bank of America branch.

It makes no sense to try and send funds from the same bank a third time. Even a certified check may not be good in their eyes.

The bank is Wachovia. It's a national US bank. A large one at that. I think the confusion is because of the pictures on the check. I doubt it's the bank itself as it was never even submitted to them at all. But you may have a point, not risk it one more time. I can go to a Bank of America and get a certified check from them. I want a way to track this thing and money orders make me nervous.

[KarenCee 3]

I submitted a cashier's check from my bank. The case number was on the back and my bank, very nicely, kept track of it for me and when it was deposited I was informed. Not all banks are this accomodating. But cashier's check is one way of doing this.

Money order would work too, you would have to wait for the NOA1 to arrive in the mail. You mentioned it being sent back because of the incorrect amount. What amount did you send with the petition?

It was for the correct amount. They are saying it's not in US funds but it is. Drawn up on a US bank with my US address in US funds. I am looking at a certified check from the bank. I can go to my branch manager that is a friend of the family for assistance on this. The problem with all this is at this rate the application won't get done till January and I have to return well before it. We can't get married in England and apply for a spousal due to my status as a student visa and requiring a certificate of approval that takes 3 months to get. So trying to figure out all options so we know them.

I used a Certified Cashiers check from BANK OF AMERICA.

No misunderstanding that.

I am very much aware of that. I was merely telling her of MY experience.

[bszoom42 0]

These are just some questions I can think of that may help you. Please don't mind that some of these are obvious, but please do take a look at your returned check and see if any of these apply to you.

1. What did you specifically put in the Payable To line? Perhaps they did not like how the check was addresses to.

2. What did you put on the amount line?

3. What did you put on the amount box?

4. Did you sign your check, and is your signature legible and in ink?

5. Did you put the correct date on the check, in MM-DD-YYYY format or long format Month DD, Year?

6. Is this a brand new checkbook? (perhaps there is a typo on the routing/account numbers on the bottom), I work at a print shop, and I have seen that happen.

7. Are there any security features on the check that you can't seem to replicate? For example, missing watermark...

8. Did you print legibly and in block letters? Perhaps they don't like your handwriting.

Good luck!

[Cry_Tuff 0]

They stated it was due to incorrect funds right? How much did you send to them? I know currently the fees are 170 US Dollars...and they are increasing to 455 US Dollars in July.

[GOLDEN.247 0]

They refused funds from the same bank TWICE! DO NOT send them another check from that bank. Get a US Postal money order, or a certified check from any Bank of America branch.

It makes no sense to try and send funds from the same bank a third time. Even a certified check may not be good in their eyes.

The bank is Wachovia. It's a national US bank. A large one at that. I think the confusion is because of the pictures on the check. I doubt it's the bank itself as it was never even submitted to them at all. But you may have a point, not risk it one more time. I can go to a Bank of America and get a certified check from them. I want a way to track this thing and money orders make me nervous.

Certified Check should solve this problem. Also, from my understanding, if you get a money order from the bank it can be traked just like a certified check. Me personally, I prefer the certified check that's what I mailed in to USCIS, I also photo copied the check for my records.

[matthias 0]

Wait a minute......#######!!!!!!!!our government denying your money This is very odd....are you sure they said incorrect amuont and not insufficient fund? Believe me, when it come to money, our government does not discriminate against which bank issue the money....this is an interesting topic...keep us update on this will ya...and good luck to you....

[gag54611 1]

If they said "incorrect amount" then it begs the question: what amount did you write on your check?

They did not say "incorrect currency", or "non-US bank". So it seems to me that the amount was wrong.

I used a so-called novelty check with my submission and it was just fine.

G