tiantian2

On 4/3/2023 at 2:10 AM, tiantian2 said:

Our financials are still not much comingled other than having a joint account (used less) amidst several of our individual accounts (used more). (We both been working long time before marriage and have been sharing living expenses out of habit from each's individual accounts). We didn't mingle finances much partly due to habit and partly because we both are taking care of our parents respectively and it's just easier to keep the finaces somewhat separate. Any advice on how to frame this? 

We did just had a baby. (thank god!)

 

Happy update: Case approved! About 1.5 week from mailing RFE. 

18 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

We've always used USPS with tracking and signature. It is cheaper and we've had no issues so far with delivery. 

Thanks!

I havne't been here long enough that I forgot what the best way to ship the documents would be. Is UPS second day air fine? I remember when I first filed there was some discussion about not using one of the carriers (USPS?) but I forgot why. If anyone knows or have any tips, please let me know! Thanks!

Just now, Allaboutwaiting said:

If you cannot provide evidence beyond what you already sent, respond with a letter explaining why. 

Our financials are still not much comingled other than having a joint account (used less) amidst several of our individual accounts (used more). (We both been working long time before marriage and have been sharing living expenses out of habit from each's individual accounts). We didn't mingle finances much partly due to habit and partly because we both are taking care of our parents respectively and it's just easier to keep the finaces somewhat separate. Any advice on how to frame this? 

We did just had a baby. (thank god!)

Just now, Allaboutwaiting said:

It is normal if they feel you did not send enough evidence or there is something missing. 

 

What does it say exactly? 

Provided a detailed list of what I already submitted for ROC (I guess they typed it in?) , and then a general list of evidence that I should supplement. 

My guess is that we did not comingle our finances that much as the list has a comment that our bank statements show "minimal activity". sigh. 

Hi, I just received an RFE for my ROC. Is this common? Certainly wasn't expecting this so I'm a little concerned. Thanks in advance for your input!

On 7/4/2021 at 12:52 PM, SMK 89 said:

 

Hey @tiantian2 @FSP21 did you guys get your letters yet? It seems (according to our tracker) like us three are the only ones that had mailed in our I-751's around the same time and still don't have letters. I got the text, but even my Receipt # isn't found in the system still. So frustrating... 

Yes I've got both the NOA for extention and for fingerprint waiver. 

2021-June-3 I-751 pacakage sent out via UPS

2021-June-7 UPS shows delivered

2021-June-11 My checking account shows $680 check received for processing. Received USCIS text message at 9 pm. Case assigned to EAC.

2021-June-17 Mail notice showing up on Informed Delivery

2021-June-23 Case was updated to show fingerprints taken. 

2021-June-3    I-751 pacakage sent out via UPS

2021-June-7    UPS shows delivered

2021-June-11  My checking account shows $680 check received for processing. Received USCIS text message at 9 pm. Case assigned to EAC. 

2021-June-17 Mail notice showing up on Informed Delivery

13 hours ago, FSP21 said:

Did you get the letter in the mail?

Not yet, still waiting. 

2021-June-3    I-751 pacakage sent out via UPS

2021-June-7    UPS shows delivered

2021-June-11  My checking account shows $680 check received for processing. Received USCIS text message at 9 pm. Case assigned to EAC. 

8 minutes ago, Curt&Ro said:

I send my pocket last June/8/2021 via FEDEX overnight never get any update from USCIS yet. Sent to USCIS AZ.

Probably will take a week after delivery. 

Just now, LirikVJUser said:

Just got my text message as well (filed on June 2nd)

According to the May & June spreadsheet( https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uJwpaHzGIuuvbVMXK5h-F8KH3hCh88kMxpxC4uOJOk8/edit#gid=1410126665 ) some people get the letter a few days after the check is cached

I havne't got text msg yet, hoping for soon!

2021-June-3    I-751 pacakage sent out via UPS

2021-June-7    UPS shows delivered

2021-June-11  My checking account shows $680 check received for processing 

Fingers crossed for extension letter soon!

5 hours ago, bry_805 said:

Hi Everyone, 

Looking for some helpful information or feedback on time for USCIS to respond with a Notice of Receipt for our I-751 package that we mailed into the AZ office in March '21, after looking at the excel for others that have filed, it seems everyone has received a reception notice and had their check cashed within a few weeks. We have not received any notice nor the check been cashed and it has been 8 weeks that USPS delivered (confirmed on the website); should we resend the package and add a letter incase they did receive it and get this second submittal package? I don't know of a way of tracking it online since we never received a notification with the Receipt Number.

 

thanks for any help

Call USCIS to see if you can get any info on the first package. But if your greencard expiration date is approaching soon, then definitely send out a second package before that. 

My I-751 package just got delivered (June 7th, by UPS). The delivery proof says "Received by WEST", "Delivered at Dock". Is this expected? I'm not sure what DOCK means. 

1 minute ago, CCCCCF said:

Of course I waited to receive it and send out the second one... HAHA, I don't think it is a good idea to send out a new one without knowing the status of last one.

There must be something wrong if they send it back.

It took around 20 days to receive the initial package back, if calculate from the case was first delivered.

Yeah, good thing you filed the first one so early so there's plenty of time to wait. I read a case where that person waited more than one month and still didn't get it back, but had to file as the card was expiring in few days. 

Just now, CCCCCF said:

That was the last time when I filed. It was rejected because I forgot to sign. 

Oh...so how long did it take you to receive the initial package back? Or you didn't wait and sent out a new one?

1 hour ago, CCCCCF said:

Haha, then we have the same date.

Mine delivered on 28th too and I received the text today as well!

Thank you!   I will check on Monday and see if they cashed it. 

Hi your timeline shows it was delivered on May 5th, was that your prior application? Did you hear anything back about that one?

54 minutes ago, catmonkey said:

This is probably me being overly careful, but...

 

...On the check instructions (via https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-fees) it says:  "6. Sign the check in ink using your legal name".

 

My signature that I use everywhere is "Kev Jones" written in cursive with some style. My full name is "Kevin Peter Jones".   Should I use my regular signature there or just write "Kevin Peter Jones" in plain cursive writing?

 

 

(fyi: My real name is not actually Kevin Peter Jones, that is just an example name that fits this situation, since I don't want to put my real name here on a public forum)

 

 

I will say how you usually sign, since the signature is for the bank to authorize cashing the check. 

4 hours ago, Olisant said:

I have been feeling in my forms but the forms I see are for 2019 are guys using that form and I see a place saying to signing for finger prints

yes tha'ts the form to use for now. they haven't updated yet. 

Just now, catmonkey said:

Are you guys going to fill out the "G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance" to get a text/email confirmation message when they receive your application package?

 

 

 

The top of that form says: "Use this form to requestn an electronic notification when USCIS accepts your immigration application. This service is available for applications filed at a USCIS Lockbox facility"

 

I'm confused because I don't know if my application will be "filed at a USCIS Lockbox facility" or not.   

I used that form. I didn't even look that closely about what location it applies to. I see many people using it for I-751 so shouldn't be a problem. 

14 minutes ago, ChrisLaura120 said:

Thank you for the advice @tiantian2! We appreciate it! We will try calling USCIS to see if they can provide some clarity.

At least you know clearly what might be the possible cause of rejection, so resembling the docuemnts and refiling without waiting for the notice/explanation to arrive is less risky than refiling without knowing why rejected. But anyway, maybe they really want that money and yours will go through no problem:)

5 hours ago, ChrisLaura120 said:

Hi May 2021 filers! This is my first post here. My wife and I mailed our I 751 package on 5/24/2021, and it was confirmed delivered on 05/28. A few days later, I looked back at my check book and noticed that I had written "U.S. Department of State" instead of "U.S. Department of Homeland Security." We were so disappointed, because we had double-checked everything for accuracy, and took every step to provide as much evidence as possible (tax returns, bank statements, insurance information, leases, pictures, etc.). We even double hole-punched the whole package across the top! 

 

We know that our application will be rejected, and we have already re-printed a new application and supporting documents. When do you think we will receive the rejected application back? My wife's GC expires 08/22/2021, and we're afraid we won't hear back in time to refile before then. Do we need the I-797C that will come with the rejected application before we can refile? I've seen conflicting statements online about whether or not you need it. 

 

Thank you and wishing everyone good luck!

You filed the first one pretty early so I think you would have enough time even if it's rejected. I would suggest calling USCIS at some point to get more clarity on it. 

3 hours ago, anjad22 said:

UPDATE

 

April 13th 2021   -     ROC start date for filing (90 days before GC expires)

May 24th 2021    -     Sent ROC via UPS 2 day AM with required signature

May 26th 2021    -     Received and signed for by PONCE in AZ 

June 4th 2021     -     Check deposited (my bank also takes a while for it to post on my account so they probably did it June 2nd)

 

I sent in the G-1145 for E-notifications. I have not received any information of that sort yet. The check does not show any pictures. It could possibly be delayed or it could have been electronically withdrawn from my account using the check information. (it doesn't look like it was; they used the check number105). 

 

I am excited to get my NOA in the mail in the next few days to week! I don't care where it lands and I don't care how long it will take! I can only hope to not get an RFE and have the interview waived when that time comes. 

Woohoo! Looks like they are speeding up (for you at least)!