doggieandsam

i think compiling the supporting documentation varies by case and really depends on the quality of evidence provided to create a convincing enough case. the official reminder notice did say to submit proof for the whole duration of the marriage. for instance, submitting bank statements as proof of joint finances and proof of "doing life together", I interpreted that to mean periodic statements over a 2-3 year period, not just the from the last 2 months. but that is just me...my motto in dealing with USCIS has always been: if even after careful consideration I am still in doubt, send it. This process is already stressful and anxiety inducing in the best circumstances, so if I can alleviate some of that by the things I can control and sending an extra paper here and there, I'd rather do that.   

5 hours ago, thoko said:

I filed the I-751 along with the G-1145 at the Phoenix lockbox.  Saw my cheque cashed on June 10th. But I haven't seen any email or text notification with a receipt number. Anyone else here have the same experience as me?

did you send in a notification form with your application?

Just now, Diane and Chris said:

Not sure. How do you determine that?  It starts with MSC. 

Through the first 3 letters of the case number. MSC is the National Benefits Center in Missouri. It used to be called Missouri Service Center (I think). 

5 minutes ago, cazzz84 said:

Yeah this is true. I’ll wait another week or so and hopefully something will arrive in the mail. Fingers crossed!

No don’t wait...just call and ask if they have a case number for you. They can search by name or A number. Worst case if they say they can’t find you. Call early in the morning first thing when they open, shorter wait times then.

4 minutes ago, Diane and Chris said:

We received the receipt number today via text message and the check was cashed as well. They received our case on June 15th. The text also stated the receipt notice (form I-797) to follow in mail. Was your NOA received in the mail?  

What service center did you get?

11 minutes ago, cazzz84 said:

I did not. Doh! Totally missed that part on the website. I guess that’s why I haven’t had a text then. Maybe I’ll call them and ask for the receipt number tomorrow.
Thank you for your help!

That might indeed be why! Let us know how the call went, hopefully you get your case number at least through there!

29 minutes ago, nepttako said:

 

Hello everyone,

 

A little update about my case:

 

6/12 sent out package to TX

6/15 USPS notified the package has delivered. I obtained Proof of delivery.

6/22 received text message from USCIS. 'Your case has been received. Receipt# MSCXXXXXXXXX. Official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) to follow in mail.

 

I do have some questions if anyone could share insight:

1. I checked my bank account, my check hasn't been cash yet. Shouldn't it be cashed before having this receiving notice?
2. How do you check your local office if the case goes to MSC? (I am in VA and I sent my package to TX PObox)
3. I did a little research about MSC. I am still confused about how MSC(NBC) worked. On an USCIS archived article, it seemed like every case in MSC needs to go through an interview and background check. Is this different from other service centers? is the timeline faster or slower than other SCs? Are the process the same? Getting 18 months extension applied to all the filers?

Good luck everyone, keep strong and stay safe.

 

 

Are you removing conditions from CR1? That might be the reason why you were assigned to MSC. That SC from what I read preps cases for interviews. Not 100% guaranteed of course, but that could mean you will be called for an interview.

Yes, all cases as of now get the 18 months extension. 

6 minutes ago, cazzz84 said:

Ok so it’ll be one week tomorrow since my check was cashed and still no text message. Has anyone else experienced this or know why I wouldn’t get a text? I mailed within the 90 day window so it wasn’t an early application.

I’m getting concerned now 😰

Did you send in the notification form? 

would it be too crazy to think that maybe the reason they were not sending NOAs but applying the biometrics and then sending the notice for it very quickly is because they plan to adjudicate ROCs during this time faster? i wish!

2 minutes ago, kpmartini said:

Potomac YSC

me too! i wonder if that's where all the new ROC cases are going? unless you are ROC'ing from CR1, those seem to be going to NBC. 

16 minutes ago, kpmartini said:

Update on my ROC case. Received a NOA stating that the fingerprints from my previous case will be applied to the ROC and that I do not have to appear for a biometrics appointment and the fee will not be refunded.

 

Also, still waiting for the first NOA that case was received with receipt number... anyone get this yet? 

 

 

ROC Timeline:

 

June 1 2020- sent package I-751

June 4 2020- Delivered to TX PO Box

June 9 2020- Credit Card charged for the $680

June 16 2020- Online case update; fingerprints applied to case

June 22 2020- received physical NOA for fingerprints being applied to case

what's your service center?

Just got a text notification from USCIS. I'm in YSC.

22 minutes ago, nexiou75 said:

Did you include passport pictures in your package?

No. I did include a copy of my marriage certificate.

23 minutes ago, nexiou75 said:

...did you write one check with the $680 fee or two separate, one with the $595 fee and another one with the $85 biometric fee? 

I paid using a credit card, using  form g-1450 and i put the total amount of $680 into one form. I would imagine one check would work similarly, but defer to other's actual experience on this.

my card just got charged! 

4 minutes ago, Judys54 said:

No, I just found out on my own. Tracking shows they just received my packet on Thursday. So I guess I can't do anything besides wait. 

wondering if instead of the package being returned, if you'll just get an RFE for the green card copy...

1 hour ago, peachouille said:

My credit card was just charged from the Phoenix lockbox (package delivered on June 17)! Hopefully will receive the case number soon.

Good news! Mine was delivered to the Lewisville one last June 16 but haven't received any notifications and my card hasn't been charged yet.

58 minutes ago, Judys54 said:

I'm a june filer, but we forgot to submit the copy of the green card 🤦🏽‍♀️

did you get your package back yet? or you just found out on your own? 

11 minutes ago, peachouille said:

You update the profile separately from the timeline. Go to Account -> Profile and then you can update your info.

Thank you, that worked!!!

question - in your profile info (below), how did you all change the "filing for" field to say "removing conditions". i've updated my timeline and added info under lifting conditions but it hasn't changed for me.

8 hours ago, valentinasc said:

I'm curious to know if any of you received a letter from USCIS as a "reminder" to Remove Conditions. I haven't and my window to apply opens up in 5 days.

i received one. iirc got it at the end of April, exactly a month before my window opened. 

hi @jeanieCZ - if you are in Arlington, VA...your local office is Washington, DC (not Norfolk). Technically,  the office is in Fairfax, VA, but like many federal buildings in this area it is nevertheless addressed DC.

Just found out that Potomac is here in Northern VA, which has been badly badly hit by the pandemic. The area shut down, with non-essential federal workers working remotely since March 2020. On top of that, the county where YSC is (Arlington), is the worst hit in Northern VA. As of today, the rest of VA has already re-opened but Northern VA is still just on Phase 2 (restrictions are still in place with teleworking still strongly encouraged). Not sure if USCIS can work on cases at the same service level while teleworking, but this could be a reason why YSC has slowed down this year when before it was one of the fastest centers. 

15 minutes ago, thatsmygsp said:

Will they refund the biometric fee?

 

 

hahahaha nope, it's stated on the uscis website: "When you send a payment, you agree to pay for a government service. Filing and biometric service fees are final and non-refundable, regardless of any action we take on your application, petition, or request, or if you withdraw your request." also read a post on here from folks who received biometrics waiver notices about the fee not being refunded.  

6 minutes ago, sebastianshaw said:

now now...remember my double edged sword comment ? don't work yourself up, reading too many cases will freak you out. Relax. Generally people get money debited and e-notifications in the next 2 weeks from arrival at lockbox. 

i know, i know...i have to remind myself this process has no rhyme or reason. thanks!

reading posts from folks who have not received their NOAs is giving me anxiety.

26 minutes ago, ALittleBritish said:

@doggieandsam we sent ours to the Phoenix lockbox via USPS. I did registered mail so I could track it and see when it got there. 

 

thanks for sharing!

10 minutes ago, ALittleBritish said:

I'm sorry @kendraf that's super frustrating! Fingers crossed they send you your letter very soon! We haven't received the NOA yet but I will keep you updated when they do. So weird how inconsistent it is, I wonder if some people are working on cases faster than others?

i had wondered the same thing. specifically if it's happening more when sending to the PO Box (through USPS) vs the actual address (though FedEx / UPS / DHL). the other is there is a difference between sending to Phoenix vs Texas. @kendraf and @ALittleBritish - how and where did you send in your packages?

The other thing I think is, with the pandemic still going on, there might be some steps in the process with no manpower available. For example, some service centers might be in an area which is harder hit by the virus and therefore have a lesser workforce than other centers which are not as affected.