Should I be worried, yet?

[TayL 0]

So, they received our package with our K-1 application a week ago today. And the money hasn't left the account. They haven't cashed the cheque. How long should I wait before getting worried that they're just going to send it back because something important got forgotten? I've seen people whose cheques were cashed 4 or 5 days after the service centre received their packages.

I know this might sound stupid, but I think I'm getting my first serious dose of "waiting nerves." How long did your fees take to leave your accounts?

PS: We're with the VSC, if that helps?

[JillA 2]

A week ago is nothing, don't worry! After all, they have to cash it then your bank clears it, it takes a little bit to post to your account. It's only been 1 week, sit back and relax!

[SonoranSongbird 3]

When I filed, it took 10 days for CSC to cash our check. Vermont tends to be a bit faster than California, but there can also be a pretty big variance. It is definitely too soon to worry about it.

If you have not done this yet, check the threads in the case status branch to see how long it is taking others who filed around the same time you did at VSC. That will give you a better idea.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Time to call ur senator!! lol relax grasshopper, relax!!

[Bulgarican 0]

Yeah some have waited longer for their money to be taken, as long as your have NOA1 you're great Good luck

[TayL 0]

Haven't gotten NOA1 yet, which is part of why I'm impatient for the cheque to get cashed. My fiancé HAS to move. Like, now. (His flatmates were smoking certain illicit substances that are a bit more of a problem than pot last night, won't go into details, but they could have killed him since he's severely allergic) And I'm concerned that we're gonna miss getting our NOA1 by a day or two because he's trying to be moved out by this weekend at the latest. And I didn't think you could get NOA1 until after the cheque was cashed.

Does the US have a way that you can have your post redirected, like CanadaPost does? Cause after he runs out of the apartment (he's afraid that they might become violent if he tells them he's leaving), he doesn't want them getting his mail.

[TayL 0]

So, they received our package with our K-1 application a week ago today. And the money hasn't left the account. They haven't cashed the cheque. How long should I wait before getting worried that they're just going to send it back because something important got forgotten? I've seen people whose cheques were cashed 4 or 5 days after the service centre received their packages.

I know this might sound stupid, but I think I'm getting my first serious dose of "waiting nerves." How long did your fees take to leave your accounts?

[Jenni and Bo 0]

Haven't gotten NOA1 yet, which is part of why I'm impatient for the cheque to get cashed. My fiancé HAS to move. Like, now. (His flatmates were smoking certain illicit substances that are a bit more of a problem than pot last night, won't go into details, but they could have killed him since he's severely allergic) And I'm concerned that we're gonna miss getting our NOA1 by a day or two because he's trying to be moved out by this weekend at the latest. And I didn't think you could get NOA1 until after the cheque was cashed.

Does the US have a way that you can have your post redirected, like CanadaPost does? Cause after he runs out of the apartment (he's afraid that they might become violent if he tells them he's leaving), he doesn't want them getting his mail.

Yup, USPS has mail forwarding, he can do it right online and they will start doing it whichever date he puts down We moved two weeks after i got here, and I was waiting for stuff from canada, so we did it and started it from the day I applied - worked out well

Change of Address

[YuAndDan 153]

It can take a few weeks.

[TayL 0]

GRRR. HOw come it's here twice? Ignore this, please. If a moderator's about, delete this one?

[Otto 83]

I know this might sound stupid, but I think I'm getting my first serious dose of "waiting nerves." How long did your fees take to leave your accounts?

"Waiting Nerves' are normal - get ready for more...you're not alone though if that helps.

It takes a 'while' to get notices (if you get it at all) and has taken a couple of weeks (for some folks) for the check to be cashed. Should you be worried? No - if you sent it to the correct address (and I have to assume you did) you should assume the best and not worry.

[SonoranSongbird 3]

Yes, he should file a change of address form with the post office. He also needs to give USCIS his new address (is it form AR-11?---I am not sure of the procedure for that since it wasn't something we needed to deal with). If for some reason the NOA1 goes to the apartment he is leaving and is NOT forwarded, I am pretty sure you can get a duplicate from USCIS. (Okay, I'm not 100% certain of this---I do know you can get a duplicate of your NOA2 from them, so I assume it is also possible to get a duplicate NOA1).

You could get the NOA1 either before or after the check clears.

[Jenni and Bo 0]

Yes, he should file a change of address form with the post office. He also needs to give USCIS his new address (is it form AR-11?---I am not sure of the procedure for that since it wasn't something we needed to deal with). If for some reason the NOA1 goes to the apartment he is leaving and is NOT forwarded, I am pretty sure you can get a duplicate from USCIS. (Okay, I'm not 100% certain of this---I do know you can get a duplicate of your NOA2 from them, so I assume it is also possible to get a duplicate NOA1).

You could get the NOA1 either before or after the check clears.

I think it is AR-11 until your information is in the system. Once you get your case number and can sign up on the website to track the petition process, you can change the address right online....actually, make sure you can't do that now...there is a chance you can. I know the AR-11 is for when you are still dealing with USCIS, but do not have an application pending (ie me where I haven't sent out my AOS yet, but I will be soon - still dealing with them, but forms are not on file yet)

[Kathryn41 3,205]

I merged the duplicate posts together so all of the information is in the same place.

[defunct 0]

They haven't cashed the cheque. How long should I wait before getting worried that they're just going to send it back because something important got forgotten?

Just wanted to mention that cashing the cheque and receiving an RFE are not related, unless you forget to include the cheque of course, or make it out for the wrong amount.

I'm not sure if both service centres do things exactly the same, but an ex-USCIS adjudicator once posted that at the centre they worked at once the package arrives, they open it in the mail room, remove the cheque, and forward on the rest to the correct department for processing.

Edited March 23, 2009 by eyoa