Delay in I-485 receipt notice

[Mary1979 1]

Hello everybody,

I have just called USCIS to ask about my I-485 package sent in August, it was received the 23rd.

So far, I have not received any receipt number, neither for me nor for my husband (we filed together). The checks have not been cashed yet, either.

When I spoke with USCIS representative, she said we are not in the system!! so she was not able to tell me wether the paperwork got lost or what, and just told me to wait.... keep waiting... now I am getting really worried about what could happened with that application. The worst part is that in the case I keep waiting and they still not finding me in the system, there is nothing they can help me with... Should I re-apply?

Do you know something about similar waiting time (a month and nothing!)?? Could you please help me have an idea of how to proceed under this scenario?? Thanks a lot! I am totally lost right now!!

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

I want to know why you sent it to Dallas. Under what eligibility category did you submit your AOS?

[Mary1979 1]

It is an employment based application, attached to my husband job. I think he is EB2. The university lawyer gave us that address as the one we should use...

[ustechie 0]

I am in the same situation

my lawyer filed I-485 for my spouse as a derivative beneficiary on August 26th. It received uscis on August 27th

I called uscis but they say its not in the system and the officer gave me a lockbox email address lockbox@dhs.gov. I have emailed couple of times (sent them reminders) but have never got responses back

[Mary1979 1]

I am in the same situation

my lawyer filed I-485 for my spouse as a derivative beneficiary on August 26th. It received uscis on August 27th

I called uscis but they say its not in the system and the officer gave me a lockbox email address lockbox@dhs.gov. I have emailed couple of times (sent them reminders) but have never got responses back

Thanks for your message! My husband called again and he was able to talk to a more reasonable guy who did not suggest, at least, they have lost the papers!! He said it is taking about 30 to 45 working days to issue a receipt notice, but I am still worried about this delay... there is nothing to do but wait! Until the checks are not cashed and they accept/reject our papers to review, there is no way to know what is going on!! Hopefully we will hear something soon. Which Lockbox did you send your spouse's application?

[ustechie 0]

I got my cheque cashed today for 1010

so that's good..hopefully the receipt numbers are on the back of the cheque

I sent it to Dallas lockbox

[Mary1979 1]

I got my cheque cashed today for 1010

so that's good..hopefully the receipt numbers are on the back of the cheque

I sent it to Dallas lockbox

Great! Hopefully mines will be cashed soon as well!

[Mary1979 1]

Great! Hopefully mines will be cashed soon as well!

Hey, I forgot to ask you, I tried to use the email address you mentioned but it said it does not exist as it is written on your message. Could you please send it to me again? Thanks!!

[Mary1979 1]

I just wanted to share with you this article I found today, I think it explains a lot of our doubts on the delays...

http://blog.klaskolaw.com/2010/06/04/uscis-lockboxes-cause-delays-for-receipt-notice-issuance/

Best,

[ustechie 0]

Hey, I forgot to ask you, I tried to use the email address you mentioned but it said it does not exist as it is written on your message. Could you please send it to me again? Thanks!!

Sorry my typo , it is lockbox.support@dhs.gov

[Ah4u 0]

Hello Mary,

I am in the same situation. My attorney applied my case in the start of September but so far no receipt number and checks are not cashed yet.

As per USCIS if application is filled more then 30 days then they can help to figure out the status or can tell the receipt number.

I called USCIS and lady there asked me about the exact date when application was filled but honestly I don't know that. Now I have to get exact application filling date from lawyer.

Pls let me know if you received receipt number yet? or any progress.

[Mary1979 1]

Hello Mary,

I am in the same situation. My attorney applied my case in the start of September but so far no receipt number and checks are not cashed yet.

As per USCIS if application is filled more then 30 days then they can help to figure out the status or can tell the receipt number.

I called USCIS and lady there asked me about the exact date when application was filled but honestly I don't know that. Now I have to get exact application filling date from lawyer.

Pls let me know if you received receipt number yet? or any progress.

Hello!

Yes! I receive the receipt date notices for me and my husband on Sept 30th, so it took more than a month since the date they received it to issue a notice! I sent everything to Dallas but was transfered to Nebraska. I filed by myself so when I call they could give the receipt numbers one week before getting them on the mail, exactly one month after sent. I know that the wait can be longer though so give it some time but try to get from your lawyer the exact dates so you can call. However, I know that if it was your lawyer who filed, he or she should call, I do not think they are going to give you any information to you if your lawyer is not present at the time of the call. Good luck and you also let me know how it went!

For me no finger print notices yet, calling today to see what is going on...

[Ah4u 0]

Lots of congratulations! and hope fully you will get finger printing date soon.

I am still waiting for initial notice. As per my lawyer he already called uscis and hopefully will get notice in next couple of weeks.

So lets see, I have no option other then just wait.

[Mary1979 1]

Lots of congratulations! and hope fully you will get finger printing date soon.

I am still waiting for initial notice. As per my lawyer he already called uscis and hopefully will get notice in next couple of weeks.

So lets see, I have no option other then just wait.

Thanks Ah4u! Just for you to know, I received today the FP notice (for me and my husband) for October, 28. Maybe my timeline helps you calculate yours! I am sure it will come soon, all the best!!!

[Ah4u 0]

Thanks Ah4u! Just for you to know, I received today the FP notice (for me and my husband) for October, 28. Maybe my timeline helps you calculate yours! I am sure it will come soon, all the best!!!

Wow Congratulation ! You really lucky, your case is moving really fast. With in two months you are at FB stage. Do you have idea what will be the next step after finger printing?

Me still waiting for invoice... hopefully will get soon. But I know as a matter of fact it really depend upon case to case.