Crashdoom

Another road bump. I've just got a letter from my health insurance company saying they need an SSN / ITIN as part of the changes to the ACA or they may have to cancel my insurance.

SSA has now rejected my request for an SSN because my I-94 expires in less than 14 days, even though we provided it earlier, and because the A Number on my I-797C doesn't match the one in my passport.

The IRS says I can't apply for an ITIN because I'm eligible for an SSN, but the SSA says I'm not eligible for an SSN. Am I just stuck in a bureaucratic catch-22?

As a follow up, we got a response today to our request to expedite based on a USCIS error, and were told we should get a decision or further notice of other action within 120 days!

Given both my bank and health insurance provider are now telling me I need to provide them with an SSN / ITIN soon, I'm glad there's a much shorter time boundary on it. I can't afford to lose these...

Just got a notification last night that my credit card was charged by the Chicago Lockbox! Waiting on the receipt numbers and hard-copy NOA1 now :)!

As an update, here's the excerpt from the USCIS website:

ALERT: Judges before U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of New York (PDF (PDF)), Northern District of California (PDF (PDF)), Eastern District of Washington (PDF (PDF)), Northern District of Illinois (PDF (PDF)), and District of Maryland  (PDF) (PDF) have ordered that DHS cannot implement and enforce the final rule on the public charge ground of inadmissibility under section 212(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The court orders also postpone the effective date of the final rule until there is final resolution in the cases. Most of the injunctions are nationwide, and prevent USCIS from implementing the rule anywhere in the United States. Until final decisions in these cases are issued or the injunctions are lifted, USCIS will only accept the version of this form that is available on this landing page. We will reject any other version of this form and will notify you to submit your benefit request on the correct form. If we reject your benefit request, you will not keep your filing date.

Another update: Got confirmation from USCIS in San Antonio to confirm my status and that the issues won't cause me any imminent problems while they're processing the AOS. They've said to wait for the receipt letter and request an expedite to avoid any further complications. 
 

1 hour ago, CharleneB said:

Also, consider using Fedex or UPS instead USPS. Having checked the timelines of those who used either of the  mentioned private couriers to USPS, they seem to get NOA1 quicker than people that used USPS.That's just my conclusion though.

Yeah, we already sent it off via USPS and it arrived the Saturday just past, expect to hear back in a week or two though!

Further update: I've been unable to get a drivers license or SSN due to both the DMV and SSA being able to verify my lawful presence on SAVE. USCIS scheduled an urgent InfoPass appointment today, so hopefully they can get to the bottom of some of this...

1 minute ago, HRQX said:

Wow. Was it missing just 1 digit or was it completely different?

 

I assume they didn't charge your credit card for the I-485 fee.

It was missing the 3rd from last digit entirely, and yeah, they didn't charge me any fees for the rejected petition.

Just now, HRQX said:

Was it in the "Annotation" section of the visa?

Yeah, the A Number in the annotation section is 8 digits, but the A Number on the I-797 is 9 digits.

2 hours ago, Crashdoom said:

 

No, the A number there is different! Never thought to check the I-797 again, I'm going to see if I can re-file under that quickly. You're a life-saver!

USCIS have now confirmed the A Number on the I-797 is correct and there's been a typographical error on my visa, and that the incorrect A Number was the reason for the delay and rejection. I'm going to re-file tomorrow  

24 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Was it the same A-number that was listed on the I-129F approval notice?

No, the A number there is different! Never thought to check the I-797 again, I'm going to see if I can re-file under that quickly. You're a life-saver!

As an update, I've called USCIS and been told that my filing was rejected as my A number is incorrect, and that the one printed in my visa is typographically incorrect. I've been told I need to go to a USCIS field office to get it corrected.

Just now, HRQX said:

The lockbox is backlogged. Wait at least 15 more days.

Will do. I expected this to be the case but the support center wouldn't say that was the case

4 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

When you entered the US ,  your K1 expired 

AOS can happen any time after but it is best to do it ASAP

Did you keep copies of the paperwork and a receipt of mailing ?

What I meant is the end of the 90 day period of admission will expire then.

I do have copies of the paperwork and the USPS mailing receipt.

I've entered the US and begun the AOS process, filing the petition with the Chicago lockbox PO Box, but it's been over 15 days without a response from the lockbox, an e-notification, or payment being taken from my credit card. I contacted the USCIS Support Center but they can't find any information on my case and said I needed to email the Lockbox Support email which I've now done. However, their automated response email says that a reply from them can take up to 30 business days, of which I only have 35 before my K-1 visa admission period expires.

Is there anything I can or should do to avoid any issues? Since the petition was sent via USPS tracked and was signed for by someone, is this USCIS' fault?

16 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Are you using ceac.state.gov and entering "immigrant" and your case number? If you just got your case number it takes about 24 hours for ceac to update.

Yeah. I just checked again and it's now showing "Administrative Processing": Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. This processing can take several weeks. Please follow any instructions provided by the Consular Officer at the time of your interview. If further information is needed, you will be contacted. If your visa application is approved, it will be processed and mailed/available within two business days. 

Just gotta play the waiting game and hope nothing else comes up! :P

It doesn't seem like CEAC or the usvisa-info website is updating since my approval. Apparently it may only happen after it's issued?

18 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

So you didn't "crash & doom" at your interview. I fathom you used the I-864 and not the I-134, right? You were fortunate to have a good CO that thought outside the box. Most go by the "letter of the law" and they would have issued a 221(g) further delaying you.

 

Well Congratulations and safe travels.

Our co-sponsor filed the I-134, but the embassy staff said that co-sponsors needed to complete I-864 instead. Thankfully, yeah, she was extremely nice and took into account my field and the availability of jobs. 😀

Just attended my appointment in London, and although I had the wrong affidavit of support for my co-Sponsor, I was APPROVED!

Was able to prove I would be able to easily get a job due to my career and field, so they waived that requirement!

Just been invited to schedule my appointment with the UK embassy. They're currently offering appointments as early as April 25th! Missed calling to make a medical appointment though  

Just now, Greenbaum said:

Embassy interview Packet 3 preparation materials

 

I have many P3 letters for your Embassy. Please let me know which Embassy you need a P3 for and I will be happy to share it with you.

Could I get the one for London - UK?  

Just got an NVC email and it's now marked In Transit!

Called the NVC again today as our case number was assigned about 2-3 weeks ago now. Got told that "the case is processed and in queue to be sent to the embassy / consulate," but they can't confirm when it'll be sent.

Just got confirmation of our LND2019* case number assignment from the NVC and told it should be getting sent off next week! Does anyone know what the invoice number is for? They said I'd need that later in the process 🤔

Just received our NOA2 today in the post and it's an approval dated 03/05/2019  

Just received our hard-copy RFE and they're only asking for new passport-style photos, so I'm hoping that means we're otherwise all good!

I think we forgot to put them in a separate envelope when originally sending them so they may have gotten lost.