DaehanMingukManse

3 hours ago, celie&joseph said:

I don't think so.. we haven't received an update either. Ours shows "Fingerprint Fee Received" since before we even got our Biometrics letter. I wonder if it's the Local Office that updates them and that's why there are different results in time lapse.

Same here it's still "Fingerprint Fee Received".  I have a feeling tho based on my observation that, people who walked-in early for biometrics don't have a real-time status change compared to those people who really follow their Biometrics schedule.

1 hour ago, J&K 💕 said:

Thank you. I'm being confused to the website. For the information we just put payable to US homeland security? Did u put address for that? 

Payable to: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The banker/teller will ask for USCIS' address and phone number for confirmation, I remember just providing the address and no phone number.  The address that I gave was the Chicago office, since I was sending my I-130 and AOS packets there.  You can also add a memo. For me I did put "For I-130 Application" and "For AOS and biometrics fee" respectively.

19 hours ago, J&K 💕 said:

Hi guys. anyone here just recently use money order for paying aos? I'm confused because I read online that I can pay money order but I read also on uscis that some office don't accept money order anymore.

I just did. Money order or cashier's check was from Bank of America. We applied last May. 

3 minutes ago, Srinath06 said:

got my text messages on 19th June.

havent recieved any reciept notices via USPS. anyone recieved such in mail?

Most of the time, it shows up a week after you received the text notifications. I got text on May 14, hardcopies arrived May 20.  Some even waited more than that but in the event that you haven't received any in the mail after 30 days, it's time to call USCIS. 

NOA1s are just merely a receipt, telling you that they have received your application/petition. 

If you still haven't received any NOA1 in the mail after 30 days or so from the date it got delivered, you can call and inquire.

NOA1s are just merely a receipt, telling you that they have received your application/petition. 

The only instructions that you can find in each of them is to check and make sure that the personal information (name, address, etc.) are correct.

Ahh I see. There you go, if I were in your shoes, I would make a letter of explanation and attach the naturalization document of your husband.  And submit it based on what the instructions is or submit it during the interview (that I'm not sure.)

Congratulations on your husbands naturalization, by the way and to you too.  Your medical exam is still valid and that's what really matters.

I wouldn't chance not to bring one.

Just to make sure I got this correctly, you did your medical 60 days before sending AOS packet, right?

To make sure, call them and ask them how to reply to this exactly. I think what they need you to provide is an explanation why you waited 60 days before sending the application.  The only reason why it raises concern is that the medical report should be valid until the interview.  And in your case, it's already 2 months down the whole waiting time until the interview, it might or might not be valid until then.

2 hours ago, elmers said:

Credit cards are known to have issues sometimes. Regular bank checks are probably the best way to do this.

 

We sent two checks: $535 attached with the form I-130 and another one for $1225 with the form I-485. It was cashed without any issues. Please do the same if you are able to pay using bank checks.

you're right, should've done bank checks.

thank you

Hi guys! one quick question.

In paying using cashier's check for I-130 and I-485 concurrently, it doesn't matter who's the remitter on the cashier's check is (either the petitioner or applicant/beneficiary) just as long as the amounts are correct, it should be good to go, right?

The reason I asked this, is because we sent out G-1450, it got rejected due to invalid or incomplete information. But we checked the copy of G-1450 that we sent out, everything was fine. I think the bank just didn't allow the authorization/transaction to go through.

On 8/6/2018 at 8:50 PM, hoangthaihuy said:

Alright, so my card was charged today for $1760, now gotta wait for NOA1 and biometric.

It seems quick, sent the package overnight on the 31st, arriving at USCIS office on the 1st of August, credit card charged on the 6th, so it took 4 working days.

 

Just a tip for everyone, I submitted as what I received from them (with staples, the arrangement, everything) with only one fee payment form G-1450 amounting $1760 instead of using 2 separate ones. 

I followed this advice when I received my packet back and for the second time, I got rejected again. I don't know what went wrong. Here's how we filled up form G-1450:

Applicant's/Petitioner's/Requester's Information (Full legal Name)

-my husband's name because he's the petitioner and we're using his card.

and then we put the whole amount of $1760 and we put the card details and doubled checked it a million times and then he signed it.

I don't know if its a bank's thing they haven't responded to us yet.

What do you think went wrong with our application? Should we opt for a cashier's check this time then?

3 minutes ago, geowrian said:

1. Any of those 3 are acceptable payment methods.
2. You can send the same forms, if desired.
3. Either using the same order or rearranging it yourself is fine.

Note: That the image you attached contains a 2D barcode. This is an standard encoded version of all information provided on the form. I have reported it so a mod can remove it on this very public website.

Thank you so much. 🤗

So, last April 10th I sent an AOS packet.  Today I got the packet back from USCIS Chicago.  

My applications got rejected due to insufficient information of the my G-1450. I sent two forms for I-130 ($535.00) and I-485 ($1,225.00). Since I still have the filed form in my computer, I checked everything it was correct except for the signature because you can't just sign the form electronically. I made sure before sending that all of the forms, cover letters, etc are all signed but I don't really know what went wrong. 🤷‍♀️

For those who experienced this, Here's my questions:

1.  Did you guys still use the g-1450 or paid with check or money order instead?

2.  Did you guys sent all of the original forms back? or did you print new set of forms again?

     I was planning to send it all back, since they were just asking for the form G-1450 or other means of payment.  But they marked something on the bottom of the every form's first page, just like the images below:

3.  Did you guys arranged it again? or did you sent it back as how they sent it back to  you?

Thanks so much for your help guys.  

If this topic already existed, kindly attach the link, I can't find anything as of right now.

thanks thanks thank again!

46 minutes ago, Shiran said:

This is might be just my perception but it seems using FedEx or UPS vs USPS tends to result in a few days of delay, because couriers deliver to a different address with live person who has to sign for it vs USPS which delivers to P.O. Box without signature which I believe is located more directly. This might be just my perception though. 

-I agree, it probably is.

46 minutes ago, Shiran said:

 

I never got SMS notifications despite having included G-1145. I did see money taken from our bank account before we got paper NOA1s.

-right. We've been checking our bank account too, but nada 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️. we'll keep checking.

7 hours ago, ricorica290 said:

Im in the same boat , mailed 4/10/2019 , and no updates since then ! 14 days and counting.

7 hours ago, yahoo263 said:

Same. Mailed on the 10th via FedEx. Received and signed for on the 12th.....and nothing after that...trying not to be too concerned (yet)

1 hour ago, ability said:

We sent documents on March 21, received sms on April 11, notice of action  on April 16, we also worried all this time, now we’re  waiting for an invitation to biometrics

Even though I know the expected turn around time is 3 weeks, what messed me up is reading all of the people timeline here that they only waited for a week (max) to get notifications back, I am also expecting the same, yah know? 😂

1 hour ago, yahoo263 said:

FedEx Package delivered to Chicago on April 12th BUT still nothing at all received to date, no texts or email, check for $1225.00 has also not been cashed, I am now wondering, show we be worried????

 

Timeline
Filed for:

1. i-485  - K1
2. i-765
3. i-131 
4. i-864

Sent package from Dallas via FedEx on  April 10th, 2019 

FedEx delivered package : 12 April 2019  (signed for by  J. Harper)

4 minutes ago, DaehanMingukManse said:

Wow! mine too.  Got delivered and signed on April 16th but still no good news yet.  I'm starting to wonder if it's because of the kind of visa that I'm adjusting from which is J1.  How about you?

Oh, nvm. You're adjusting from K-1. 😰 But anyways, I'm trying not to think about it too much just to not get stressed out about this.

1 hour ago, yahoo263 said:

FedEx Package delivered to Chicago on April 12th BUT still nothing at all received to date, no texts or email, check for $1225.00 has also not been cashed, I am now wondering, show we be worried????

 

Timeline
Filed for:

1. i-485  - K1
2. i-765
3. i-131 
4. i-864

Sent package from Dallas via FedEx on  April 10th, 2019 

FedEx delivered package : 12 April 2019  (signed for by  J. Harper)

Wow! mine too.  Got delivered and signed on April 16th but still no good news yet.  I'm starting to wonder if it's because of the kind of visa that I'm adjusting from which is J1.  How about you?

20 minutes ago, MateR said:

Correct me if I am wrong or have not read this right -
For K1 Fiancee Visa  - once here and married the forms are

I-485 with

I-864

I-765

I-131   - If we wish to travel abroad and back.
 

Are the filing fees as follows?

 

I-485  - $1225

I-864 - $120? or $0?

I-765 - $495 (inclusive of biometrics)

I-131 - $660 (inclusive of biometrics) 

I-864 the website says no fee but DOS charges a fee if filed in the US?

Forms are correct, I believe. 

And there is no fee for the I-864. That's a supporting document needed for the I-485.

It looks like I'm not the only one waiting on here. Today is the fourth day since it got delivered and signed but no notifications yet, not even a pending authorization in my husband's card. I'm starting to look forward for next week and keeping my finger's crossed. 😓😫

8 hours ago, Gheyish said:

Woke up early to cook for hubby who’s goin to work.opened my phone with a sms notif from uscis. Was too excited to check thought it has some news bout biometrics. It was an rfe. leaves me wondering what I’ve missed doing the file. 😭😔 

noa1 april 9

received notice thru mail april 15 

Rfe sms april 19

 

cant wait to receiv the mAil and know what’s wrong with our file.😣

 

I hope it isn't that serious, keep us posted.

25 minutes ago, Husbandandwife said:

Hi, I sent my package today and reading this page is making me nervous. 

I just sent 2 passport pictures in the whole package. This is an issue ? Should I send passport pictures for each form ? 

 

I came across the same topic before and people were saying that their application was perfectly fine with only 2 passport pictures in the whole package and some got RFE's. I think it just depends on which office it will be processed. Since you already sent yours, I guess the best thing to do is just wait for any RFE's.

Following this thread. Just sent mine today. I-130, AOS, EAD & AP.

7 hours ago, tato2017 said:

do you have J1  2 year home country requirement? Did you need to obtain "no objection letter" for 2 year home country requirement?

No, I don't.  My visa says, “Bearer is not subject to section 212(E)”.

3 hours ago, Nouchigang said:

You are welcome 😉I dont think the medical exam is covered by insurance, unfortunately you have to pay out of Pocket and choose a civil surgeon  out of the list of doctors verified by USCIS

yeah, that's what I thought too. Thank you so much.