USCIS Chicago

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I-129F "Petition for Alien Fiancé" 12/31/06

In section 12 of Instructions: Where Should You File This Form?

subsection B: I you are filing for your spouse under the K-3....

.....mail you petition to:

USCIS

P.O. Box 7218

Chicago, IL 60680

I sent the 129F Jan 29th Express Mail

Received Feb 2nd

so far the check hasn't even been cashed Feb 9th

Has anyone had any experience with this office?

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I-129F "Petition for Alien Fiancé" 12/31/06

In section 12 of Instructions: Where Should You File This Form?

subsection B: I you are filing for your spouse under the K-3....

.....mail you petition to:

USCIS

P.O. Box 7218

Chicago, IL 60680

I sent the 129F Jan 29th Express Mail

Received Feb 2nd

so far the check hasn't even been cashed Feb 9th

Has anyone had any experience with this office?

Chicago is not an office but simply a central collection point or "lockbox". The petition will get forwarded to Missouri.

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I-129F "Petition for Alien Fiancé" 12/31/06

In section 12 of Instructions: Where Should You File This Form?

subsection B: I you are filing for your spouse under the K-3....

.....mail you petition to:

USCIS

P.O. Box 7218

Chicago, IL 60680

I sent the 129F Jan 29th Express Mail

Received Feb 2nd

so far the check hasn't even been cashed Feb 9th

Has anyone had any experience with this office?

Chicago is not an office but simply a central collection point or "lockbox". The petition will get forwarded to Missouri.

Thanks.

I noticed that in Ewok's post on Service Centers that there is no mention of Missouri - only California, Texas, Nebraska and Vermont. I know that all payments need to go to Missouri but I know nothing else about that Center.

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I-129F "Petition for Alien Fiancé" 12/31/06

In section 12 of Instructions: Where Should You File This Form?

subsection B: I you are filing for your spouse under the K-3....

.....mail you petition to:

USCIS

P.O. Box 7218

Chicago, IL 60680

I sent the 129F Jan 29th Express Mail

Received Feb 2nd

so far the check hasn't even been cashed Feb 9th

Has anyone had any experience with this office?

Chicago is not an office but simply a central collection point or "lockbox". The petition will get forwarded to Missouri.

Thanks.

I noticed that in Ewok's post on Service Centers that there is no mention of Missouri - only California, Texas, Nebraska and Vermont. I know that all payments need to go to Missouri but I know nothing else about that Center.

Historically in the past K-3 petitions were processed by the National Benefits Center (NBC) in Missouri, recent procedure changes by the USCIS now has CSC & VSC doing K-3 petitions. You file your petition to the Chicago address, they will forward that petition to NBC and then based on where you live or whatever decision criteria is in place your petition could be further transferred to either of the other two service centers. A convoluted way to do business but that is our government.

Edited February 9, 2007 by fwaguy

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Thanks.

I read somewhere that Missouri has become "the BANK" for Immigration Fee payments.

So, I am assuming that the reason why "Chicago" did not cash my check is because they sent the entire package to Missouri.

And since it was a personal check, Missouri is "holding onto" the "package" until the check clears;

At which time they will then forward the "package" to one of two "Service Centers".

Is this an "omen"??

I-129F "Petition for Alien Fiancé" 12/31/06

In section 12 of Instructions: Where Should You File This Form?

subsection B: I you are filing for your spouse under the K-3....

.....mail you petition to:

USCIS

P.O. Box 7218

Chicago, IL 60680

I sent the 129F Jan 29th Express Mail

Received Feb 2nd

so far the check hasn't even been cashed Feb 9th

Has anyone had any experience with this office?

Chicago is not an office but simply a central collection point or "lockbox". The petition will get forwarded to Missouri.

Thanks.

I noticed that in Ewok's post on Service Centers that there is no mention of Missouri - only California, Texas, Nebraska and Vermont. I know that all payments need to go to Missouri but I know nothing else about that Center.

Historically in the past K-3 petitions were processed by the National Benefits Center (NBC) in Missouri, recent procedure changes by the USCIS now has CSC & VSC doing K-3 petitions. You file your petition to the Chicago address, they will forward that petition to NBC and then based on where you live or whatever decision criteria is in place your petition could be further transferred to either of the other two service centers. A convoluted way to do business but that is our government.

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Historically in the past K-3 petitions were processed by the National Benefits Center (NBC) in Missouri, recent procedure changes by the USCIS now has CSC & VSC doing K-3 petitions. You file your petition to the Chicago address, they will forward that petition to NBC and then based on where you live or whatever decision criteria is in place your petition could be further transferred to either of the other two service centers. A convoluted way to do business but that is our government.

I concur. I just received an email from CRIS stating they (chicago) were transferring my I-129F to the office here in california where I live. At first I though something was wrong since they did not forward it to NBC. After some searching I found this is the norm for now at least. I read here on VJ they do this so both the I-130 and I-129F can be approved at the same time. One office now holds both docs instead of two independent offices. Just checked my bank...both checks have cleared. So far so good.