October 2009 AOS Filers

[CAAO 0]

I just needed to vent. I love the mail delivery where I live. On Friday I received a text stating that there was an update on my case status. I checked it, then called USCIS. As it turns out, my post office failed to deliver my USCIS notice to the correct address and of course the post office sent it back to them. The best they can do is send the notice to me again, I have to wonder how long this process will take. The USCIS representative is of course not able to tell me what the notice is about. I knew something was wrong; my status was updated on 10/26 and I received nothing in the mail. I wonder how long it took the post office to send the notice back to USCIS, three weeks? Argh! I guess I just have to be patient and wait . . and wait . . . and wait . . .

[marie09 5]

Aw that really sucks!

The mail thing is so stressful with this stuff, I wish it could all be sent certified so you could track it all the way.

It's good you finally know what's going on. Hope it gets resent to you soon.

[km24 0]

I just needed to vent. I love the mail delivery where I live. On Friday I received a text stating that there was an update on my case status. I checked it, then called USCIS. As it turns out, my post office failed to deliver my USCIS notice to the correct address and of course the post office sent it back to them. The best they can do is send the notice to me again, I have to wonder how long this process will take. The USCIS representative is of course not able to tell me what the notice is about. I knew something was wrong; my status was updated on 10/26 and I received nothing in the mail. I wonder how long it took the post office to send the notice back to USCIS, three weeks? Argh! I guess I just have to be patient and wait . . and wait . . . and wait . . .

Why? What happened? Did you change your address?

What was the update online?

[marie09 5]

my husband's I-485 was transferred to the NBC when we got our first touch on 10/23. Is this a good or bad thing? Has anyone else's case been transferred here?

Ours is at the National Benefits Center as well. Our receipt number starts MSC, I guess for Missouri Service Center. (NBC is MSC)

I think that's pretty standard. Well, I hope so anyway! I see a lot on the forums about Lee's Summit, MO.

Congrats on your bio by the way!

I just got our receipts and I think our forms are off to join all your forms . It doesn't say transferred but they all have the MSC code. All our envelopes said Lees Summit Missouri, though Chicago post mark. Only thing that confuses me is when I looked at processing times for the NBC it doesn't list I-130 and I-485 times (though does have I-131 & I-765 times). Prob doesn't matter though since we can tell by VJ how longs things take... So happy to have NOA's

[hudons 0]

Guys how goes it! Did walk-in for Biometrics...worked out well. So far everything seems to be rolling surprisingly quickly.

Hi there!

Couldn't help but notice your local office is Manchester, NH, same as mine. I was going to try walk-in biometrics but figured as it's a small office I probably wouldn't get in. When did you do yours? I'm kicking myself now.

My appointment is on Thursday anyway so I may as well wait now.

Great to have another NH filer in here! Let me know how your interview goes if you get in first, there are not a lot of reviews for Manchester.

CAAO, that is so unlucky. On the positive side, at least you know it's an address problem and not a problem with your case!

[CAAO 0]

I just needed to vent. I love the mail delivery where I live. On Friday I received a text stating that there was an update on my case status. I checked it, then called USCIS. As it turns out, my post office failed to deliver my USCIS notice to the correct address and of course the post office sent it back to them. The best they can do is send the notice to me again, I have to wonder how long this process will take. The USCIS representative is of course not able to tell me what the notice is about. I knew something was wrong; my status was updated on 10/26 and I received nothing in the mail. I wonder how long it took the post office to send the notice back to USCIS, three weeks? Argh! I guess I just have to be patient and wait . . and wait . . . and wait . . .

Why? What happened? Did you change your address?

What was the update online?

My address is correct. My mailman however, sucks. I am not surprised that this happened. We often get other people's mail.

[CAAO 0]

I just needed to vent. I love the mail delivery where I live. On Friday I received a text stating that there was an update on my case status. I checked it, then called USCIS. As it turns out, my post office failed to deliver my USCIS notice to the correct address and of course the post office sent it back to them. The best they can do is send the notice to me again, I have to wonder how long this process will take. The USCIS representative is of course not able to tell me what the notice is about. I knew something was wrong; my status was updated on 10/26 and I received nothing in the mail. I wonder how long it took the post office to send the notice back to USCIS, three weeks? Argh! I guess I just have to be patient and wait . . and wait . . . and wait . . .

Why? What happened? Did you change your address?

What was the update online?

My address is correct. My mailman however, sucks. I am not surprised that this happened. We often get other people's mail.

By the way KM, the update just stated that the notice was returned by the post office. I got the same information when I called.

[km24 0]

I just needed to vent. I love the mail delivery where I live. On Friday I received a text stating that there was an update on my case status. I checked it, then called USCIS. As it turns out, my post office failed to deliver my USCIS notice to the correct address and of course the post office sent it back to them. The best they can do is send the notice to me again, I have to wonder how long this process will take. The USCIS representative is of course not able to tell me what the notice is about. I knew something was wrong; my status was updated on 10/26 and I received nothing in the mail. I wonder how long it took the post office to send the notice back to USCIS, three weeks? Argh! I guess I just have to be patient and wait . . and wait . . . and wait . . .

Why? What happened? Did you change your address?

What was the update online?

My address is correct. My mailman however, sucks. I am not surprised that this happened. We often get other people's mail.

This sounds crazy! What's happening with your mailman? But good you received an update.. Let's just hope it will arrive soon.. For my bio letter, I have to call this Monday and report that still I haven't received it..

[ranchomesa 0]

KM 24 you maybe right about the office around area... I am going to call on Monday, please let me know. If I dont get anywhere when I called. I think we may just go to San Bernardino office please keep us update... good luck

[CAAO 0]

I just needed to vent. I love the mail delivery where I live. On Friday I received a text stating that there was an update on my case status. I checked it, then called USCIS. As it turns out, my post office failed to deliver my USCIS notice to the correct address and of course the post office sent it back to them. The best they can do is send the notice to me again, I have to wonder how long this process will take. The USCIS representative is of course not able to tell me what the notice is about. I knew something was wrong; my status was updated on 10/26 and I received nothing in the mail. I wonder how long it took the post office to send the notice back to USCIS, three weeks? Argh! I guess I just have to be patient and wait . . and wait . . . and wait . . .

Why? What happened? Did you change your address?

What was the update online?

My address is correct. My mailman however, sucks. I am not surprised that this happened. We often get other people's mail.

This sounds crazy! What's happening with your mailman? But good you received an update.. Let's just hope it will arrive soon.. For my bio letter, I have to call this Monday and report that still I haven't received it..

Let me know what they say, I guess I have to call next week also. I am just praying that everything works out for us.

[luckykaren 0]

While I was reading about all the troubles of postal service, I can't help it wonder that I need to use 'certified mail' for my RFE. According to RFE letter, the address that I need to send is PO box so I don't know the extra cost that I'll pay for 'certified mail 'would worth it. Also I'm wondering whether I need a cover sheet for RFE..... I'm going to send out my RFE tomorrow morning, so I hope that I can back on track soon. phew..

Cheers for all the Oct filers!

[RebeccaAndPhil 5]

Hey everyone! I hope you all had good weekends, I was off to NYC and actually stayed away from VJ since I had no internet access

[hudons 0]

luckykaren, when i sent my RFE back i didn't include a cover letter. i just put the RFE letter at the front of the bundle. i also used certified mail as it's kind of as important as the original filing. best of luck! i hope it all gets resolved quickly!

good job rebecca! hope you had a good time in NYC!

[RebeccaAndPhil 5]

luckykaren, when i sent my RFE back i didn't include a cover letter. i just put the RFE letter at the front of the bundle. i also used certified mail as it's kind of as important as the original filing. best of luck! i hope it all gets resolved quickly!

good job rebecca! hope you had a good time in NYC!

Thanks! Yeah it was fun (:

I hope that there are a lot of updates/letters/touches/approvals this week for everyone!

[Flyer92 2]

Guys how goes it! Did walk-in for Biometrics...worked out well. So far everything seems to be rolling surprisingly quickly.

Hi there!

Couldn't help but notice your local office is Manchester, NH, same as mine. I was going to try walk-in biometrics but figured as it's a small office I probably wouldn't get in. When did you do yours? I'm kicking myself now.

My appointment is on Thursday anyway so I may as well wait now.

Great to have another NH filer in here! Let me know how your interview goes if you get in first, there are not a lot of reviews for Manchester.

CAAO, that is so unlucky. On the positive side, at least you know it's an address problem and not a problem with your case!

They are quite friendly in the office. Even the security guard was quite pleasant. My appt. for the biometrics was scheduled for this Wednesday - the 18th. But figured hey why not try for the walk-in. I would recommend you just go for the walk-in even though your appt is Thurs. I did my walk-in around 3pm and my case was updated the following day. I certainly bid you the best!