JasonGG

Hello all.  I was looking for info on Potomac and found this thread.  My wife just got her text this morning that the i-751 for her and her daughter was received and the application is at Potomac with a "YSC" receipt number. 
 
Filed: August 1, 2020
Rejected: August 12, 2020 - wrong i-751 edition
Refiled: August 19, 2020
Received (Texas): August 21, 2020
Text/NOA: September 2, 2021
 
Their AOS was super fast, but from what I have read in this thread, it doesn't sound like we will be so lucky with removing conditions.  It will be interesting (hopefully fun) to follow everyone's progress in this thread.
For now, we'll wait to see what happens with biometrics and plan to file the N-400 in a year. 
 
Good luck everyone - Jason
 
 
 

After a false start from a rejected application (wrong application edition 😖), we finally got the USCIS text message and notice from our bank that the check was cashed this morning!  Receipt date was 8/21 and I assume the application is now headed to the Potomac Service Center because the receipt number begins with "YSC."  Now the real waiting begins!

I remember your story, that's why I'm little nervous. My wife had her interview, got the job and was working there with customers. I think her English is good enough, but I don't want to take any chances.
 
On the interview letter it says to arrange interpreter available over the phone.
 
That's all I would need, just to rephrase the questions if she would be confused by them.
 
Thanks all for your suggestions.

During my wife's and daughter's interviews in 2018, I was able to rephrase questions in English to help my wife understand.  My wife interpreted for her daughter who was 8 years old at the time.  Prepare yourself by reviewing the list of "yes / no" questions on the application.  At my wife's interview, he rephrased some questions so the answer would be opposite of what was on the form.  Be prepared to talk about your married life and you will be fine.
 
Good Luck - Jason

After a false start from a rejected application (wrong application edition 😖), we finally got the USCIS text message and notice from our bank that the check was cashed this morning!  Receipt date was 8/21 and I assume the application is now headed to the Potomac Service Center because the receipt number begins with "YSC."  Now the real waiting begins!

They have not. I pay by check so it may take a few days. Thank you.
I sent it to Texas. And my case number is with Potomac. Your wife will receive the text soon

Just want to let you know that I have just received a text message with case number. Haleluja, I feel so good now. Hope the same to you.

Good morning all,

We wanted to share our great new..
We had our expedited interview scheduled this morning and have secured the VISA.
Thank you all for your help and in particular @flea89   @JasonGG, @rooster92, and of course the big one @Greenbaum
 
We would have certainly had a much more difficult time without you help.

Fugy (& Mylan)

I get a 12-month, multi entry visa directly from the embassy in Washington DC.  I send my passport by usps priority with a prepaid priority return envelope.  Takes less than a week to get my passport and visa back.
 
You can request the visa for a future date.  I get mine a few months in advance.  The application will ask what your entry date is expected to be.

Once I figured out how USCIS reorganized everything, I was able to reuse almost everything.  We just sent it back to the Texas lockbox - with the correct i-751 edition from the USCIS website.  So, we're still August filers and hopefully will have a receipt text and NOA soon!
 
A couple interesting observations about what was sent back to me . . . we organized everything with paperclips and binder clips.  All of those were removed and what we sent was stapled with big (inch long) staples in 3 piles.  The first pile was the application and tax transcripts.  They purposely had to assemble these together as we did not include the transcripts directly after the application.  The other two piles were just randomly separated and stapled.  I say randomly because part of an  electric bill was at the end of one pile and the other part began the next pile. 
 
Also, the staples were not done neatly in the corner, they were about 3 inches down the pages and in the center and off-center.  One pile was stapled 3 times.  I had to use pliers to get these staples out., so I don't expect anyone at USCIS would be going through these piles page by page to examine them closely.  They also cut out and included the FedEx box label in a plastic bag as well as the folder and sticky label we put the entire application and evidence into like they were part of a police investigation!

My wife's resubmitted application was delivered to the Texas lockbox this morning.  Now, we wait to see if it will get processed in Texas or forwarded to Arizona.  Hoping the check will be cashed and we get a text by the end of next week.  

Package received 8/14 and check cashed.

UPDATE:
 
I-751 Package sent via USPS Priority Mail:              8/13
USPS Tracking confirmed delivery:                            8/15
Text Message from USCIS confirming receipt:        8/21
Check cashed:                                                               8/21

Once I figured out how USCIS reorganized everything, I was able to reuse almost everything.  We just sent it back to the Texas lockbox - with the correct i-751 edition from the USCIS website.  So, we're still August filers and hopefully will have a receipt text and NOA soon!
 
A couple interesting observations about what was sent back to me . . . we organized everything with paperclips and binder clips.  All of those were removed and what we sent was stapled with big (inch long) staples in 3 piles.  The first pile was the application and tax transcripts.  They purposely had to assemble these together as we did not include the transcripts directly after the application.  The other two piles were just randomly separated and stapled.  I say randomly because part of an  electric bill was at the end of one pile and the other part began the next pile. 
 
Also, the staples were not done neatly in the corner, they were about 3 inches down the pages and in the center and off-center.  One pile was stapled 3 times.  I had to use pliers to get these staples out., so I don't expect anyone at USCIS would be going through these piles page by page to examine them closely.  They also cut out and included the FedEx box label in a plastic bag as well as the folder and sticky label we put the entire application and evidence into like they were part of a police investigation!

Once I figured out how USCIS reorganized everything, I was able to reuse almost everything.  We just sent it back to the Texas lockbox - with the correct i-751 edition from the USCIS website.  So, we're still August filers and hopefully will have a receipt text and NOA soon!
 
A couple interesting observations about what was sent back to me . . . we organized everything with paperclips and binder clips.  All of those were removed and what we sent was stapled with big (inch long) staples in 3 piles.  The first pile was the application and tax transcripts.  They purposely had to assemble these together as we did not include the transcripts directly after the application.  The other two piles were just randomly separated and stapled.  I say randomly because part of an  electric bill was at the end of one pile and the other part began the next pile. 
 
Also, the staples were not done neatly in the corner, they were about 3 inches down the pages and in the center and off-center.  One pile was stapled 3 times.  I had to use pliers to get these staples out., so I don't expect anyone at USCIS would be going through these piles page by page to examine them closely.  They also cut out and included the FedEx box label in a plastic bag as well as the folder and sticky label we put the entire application and evidence into like they were part of a police investigation!

Check cashed on 8/18/20. 
Fingers crossed for a prompt conclusion and journey through this stage 

Update, check cashed this morning by the looks of it!

$595 check cashed this morning, Biometrics one doesnt show yet. At least i know they accepted application! 

Neither have I. Mine was received on aug 6th... no email yet. Don’t think I’m going to get a message since we’re overseas but I’m starting to worry 😑

Hello all, sharing my timeline so far-
 
8/1: Package sent to TX lockbox
8/5: Package delivered around 5AM
8/7: CC charged 
8/11: Text message with receipt number (EACxxxxxxxxx, received around 1AM)
8/17: NOA1 received (dated 8/7) 
 
Fingers crossed for biometrics to be waived!! 

mine was received in Texas 8.11 but still nothing,  check not cashed, no sms

Hello, 
Sent paperwork 8.8.2020. Delivered 8.10.2020.  Check was cashed 8.14.2020.
 
Still waiting for Letter. 

Hey all, 
Another August filer here. 
USCIS received my package Aug 6th
Credit Card charged Aug 14th
Received NOA via SMS and Email Aug 17th
Application making its way from the Dallas PO box to the Potomac Service Center 

Arizona for me.....mailed via FedEx on August 7th....arrived on the 10th.....haven't received anything yet....

Received the text and receipt number a few hours after posting this....