I think I'm being a paranoid polly....

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

People, please read this thread, and not just reply to the first post with your own stories. The OP overpaid, and the petition will be rejected. We solved the mystery. There is no point to watch the bank or make any calls - the petition will be returned.

[vacrimefighter 10]

Something this important should have been sent "register" and the package tracked. Seems like most people get a response in 7 to 14 days.

[Dan and Judy 614]

People, please read this thread, and not just reply to the first post with your own stories. The OP overpaid, and the petition will be rejected. We solved the mystery. There is no point to watch the bank or make any calls - the petition will be returned.

[Gosia & Tito 199]

Ohhhh! Ok I will check the debit part, thank you for the tip. And I did send it to the Dallas lockbox and I did not include a G-1145, I knew nothing about that unfortunately. and I also sent $350.00, but I did that because on the US Emb. website for Bogota it said the fee was that much....so do you think that had something to do with it?...IDK?! But thank you for calming my nerves a bit. This prosess is so intimidating, I know you can relate, so for me if one thing doesn't go smoothly I freak out. hahahaha! thank you again!

This piece of info "sent 350.00" is key....Unfortunately (and I'll let others weigh in), I think USCIS will return all your packet rejected, because the fee is 340. They can't take your check.....

[Rich&Vero 14]

This prosess is so intimidating, I know you can relate, so for me if one thing doesn't go smoothly I freak out.

I think everybody who files this goes through pretty much the same thing. I know I still am. But if your petition comes back (and I think, unfortunately, it most likely will), take the time to go over it once more. From what I've seen on this site, embassies are notorious for spreading bad information. You already got one piece of wrong information from the embassy, make sure everything else is A-OK before sending it back. Use this site, the USCIS site and don't be afraid to ask around if something isn't clear.

[Fede&Kendra 5]

I think everybody who files this goes through pretty much the same thing. I know I still am. But if your petition comes back (and I think, unfortunately, it most likely will), take the time to go over it once more. From what I've seen on this site, embassies are notorious for spreading bad information. You already got one piece of wrong information from the embassy, make sure everything else is A-OK before sending it back. Use this site, the USCIS site and don't be afraid to ask around if something isn't clear.

I am ok with it being returned, unfortunately these things do happen, hopefully in a timely manner Do you know if it takes a while to be returned?, we will get it right...eventually, even if it takes time, when this is all over it will be worth it! and I definately won't hesitate to ask anymore even if I have the littlest doubt! Thank you everyone for the encouraging words and helpful advice, I really appreciate it.

[Fede&Kendra 5]

Fede&Kendra--Hi, I am the USC petitioner (RK). From my own experience, hope I can add to the assurances that all should turn out OK for you. Notice the timeline below my signature. I, too, like you did not initially send in a GS-1145 plus I made error on the check. As you can see, weeks later I did get a response. I corrected check, used GS-1145 this time, (re)sent package using delivery confirmation. Heard back in a few days this time. All has turned out OK so far. Just waiting now. Yes, the waiting seems like forever. I empathize. Here is wishing you may find some answers and comfort here in the experiences of others and here is wishing you continuing success on your own Visa Journey. --RK

Thank you so much for sharing your story with me, I do now feel better about this situation (and feel bad that it also happened to you) but on the other hand I'm glad it's fixed! I really appreciate the kind, encouraging words. And plan to fill out the G-1145, as you did, this time. I hope the rest of your journey is flawless! thank you again!

[Angie&Steven 3]

Hello Girl

I know how you might be feeling. It is a shame you didn't send the G-1145 otherwise i am pretty sure you would have been getting the e-mail notification by the end of this week.

We filed on July 13 , sent the G1145 form, and last week on July 22nd we got an e-Mail with the following information:

"Your USCIS application/petition has been received and routed to the Vermont Service Center for processing. Within 7-10 days by standard mail you will receive your official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) with your Receipt Number XXXXXXX. With the official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) you may visit www.uscis.gov where you can check the status of your application using My Case Status. We suggest you wait until you have received your Form I-797 before checking My Case Status."

I hope this gives you a little insight... and also I hope they don't return the check for putting the wrong amount.

Good luck, and try not to worry too much. ;-)

[Fede&Kendra 5]

Hello Girl

I know how you might be feeling. It is a shame you didn't send the G-1145 otherwise i am pretty sure you would have been getting the e-mail notification by the end of this week.

We filed on July 13 , sent the G1145 form, and last week on July 22nd we got an e-Mail with the following information:

"Your USCIS application/petition has been received and routed to the Vermont Service Center for processing. Within 7-10 days by standard mail you will receive your official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) with your Receipt Number XXXXXXX. With the official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) you may visit www.uscis.gov where you can check the status of your application using My Case Status. We suggest you wait until you have received your Form I-797 before checking My Case Status."

I hope this gives you a little insight... and also I hope they don't return the check for putting the wrong amount.

Good luck, and try not to worry too much. ;-)

Hey lady!

Thank you very much for the insight! Very helpful information! I wish I would have known about the G1145, I don't know how I skipped that info. But now I know so if they do send it back I will be sure to include one. haha! I hope they don't return it either but unfortunately I don't think thats the case.

Thank you again!

[Rich&Vero 14]

I am ok with it being returned, unfortunately these things do happen, hopefully in a timely manner Do you know if it takes a while to be returned?

Well, the good news is it shouldn't take very long to get it back. That's why I said you'd probably hear something, one way or the other, by the end of the week. That's the whole reason they added the Texas step. It used to be that you had to send it directly to Vermont or California depending on where you live. Now they all go to Texas, where their only job is to make sure the forms are filled out properly and cash the checks. This makes sure that petitioners get their applications back quickly if there's any problems, and it also eases the load at the other two service centers, as they only have to deal with complete and accepted applications.

[Channah&Aaron 51]

; the OP is talking about the everage time of NOA1 and that he doesn't want to wait longer than 1 month.

Please, give it some time and if you haven't heard anything after 3 weeks, contact USCIS.

Normally USCIS is only fast with cashing checks $$$

& when it comes to money, they will do that in an instant and the rest... well, they take their time

Good luck

Edited July 27, 2011 by Channah&Aaron

[hnubno 9]

i know someone that sent their I129F petition in janruary of this year and sent in $350 with it so they sent it back to him so that he would send the right amount $340. he resent it in february. that is probably what happened to you.

[Blob18 111]

I think everybody who files this goes through pretty much the same thing. I know I still am. But if your petition comes back (and I think, unfortunately, it most likely will), take the time to go over it once more. From what I've seen on this site, embassies are notorious for spreading bad information. You already got one piece of wrong information from the embassy, make sure everything else is A-OK before sending it back. Use this site, the USCIS site and don't be afraid to ask around if something isn't clear.

The embassy website did not give the incorrect information. The VISA itself, which you pay for once your case is sent to the Embassy, is $350.00. USCIS charges $340 for the petition you send to them.

Two seperate fees for two seperate agencies.

Embassy site shouldn't be used for USCIS information and vice versa.

OP: Since the fee is wrong, they will more than likely send it back. Just re-write the check and re-send it as is. Nothing else needs to change (unless you notice something wrong/missing). Also you could use that time to recheck everything just to make sure everything is 100% there/correct, couldn't hurt.

[bigdog 376]

Ok so here's the deal, I sent the I-129f packet on Monday July 18th and still not received the NOA1, I know it can take up to 2 or 3 week at the most the receive the NOA1, but I just checked my status on the check I sent in and it still has not been cashed after a week...should I be worried?....help please!

Thanks VJ fam!

Wait a month, but I have seen longer. You will be OK.

[Casprd 167]

Why is that ridiculous? That receipt notice does nothing, I never even received mine. If something happens, then their petition will show up in their mailbox stating what was wrong. Oh and welcome to VJ

6 months for NOA1 is ridiculous. What is the OP supposed to do if after 6 months she calls and they say they didn't receive the package? Give it 2 weeks from the time the package was delivered to the service center (you did use a trackable shipping method I hope) then start calling every day.