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Why would my case be in Phoenix Lockbox?

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Diddl   2

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Hi! I requested an expedite so I called to check the status. When I did they state that my case is still in Phoenix and that they can not process my service request until my case is in their possession. But, I mailed it to Chicago so what is up?

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Diddl   2

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When did you mail it?

If you see my timeline you will notice my priority date was july 25.Sent july 18.

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Still nobody knows? Did this happen to any of you all?

Honestly once id mailed it, I didnt really check it too much lol. I started logging in to the USCIS website about 2 months after it was sent, to see if it had any 'touches', didnt see the point in checking sooner because I knew it wouldnt have had any lol.

Just give it a few weeks and then it should be with CSC and you can send your expedite letter off.

Total time from posting I-130 to VISA in hand 7 months 21 days :D

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Hi! I requested an expedite so I called to check the status. When I did they state that my case is still in Phoenix and that they can not process my service request until my case is in their possession. But, I mailed it to Chicago so what is up?

We all mailed to Chicago. I used G-1145, so I got an email after it was forwarded to California Service Center. Beats me why it has to be sent to Phoenix. Please call USCIS Chicago and find out why it is in Phoenix. I don't think anybody had this kind of situation, so I am not sure if you get any other response - your best bet is USCIS, Chicago.

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01/08/13 - Approved and GC is order for production on 1/8/14

09/12/13 - Case transferred to CSC. NOA2 received on 09/18/13

08/30/13 - Biometrics Done - No walk ins allowed at this LSC (received on 8/16/13).

08/05/13 - NOA1 (received on 08/10/13)

08/01/13 - Mailed I-751 (received on 8/2/13 - check cashed on 8/5/13)

12/28/11 - Received SSN (applied on 12/20/11, as we didn't get based on DS-230 options)
11/28/11 - Received Green Card (Expires on 10/30/13) - Welcome Letter on 11/17/11
10/30/11 - POE - Houston, TX

Chennai Consulate (40 days)
10/28/11 - Received Visa papers and Passport at VFS
10/25/11 - Interview Cleared Successfully (Spouse was not allowed in)

NVC: (90 days from NOA2 to Consulate)
08/31/11 - Case Completed (Interview 10/25/11) - Received at Chennai on 09/19/11
07/22/11 - NVC Case Number

USCIS: (92 days)

6/21/11 - NOA2 (NOA1 on 3/25/11) - took a month to get to NVC
3/21/11 - I-130 sent to USCIS Lockbox, Chicago.

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Diddl   2

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We all mailed to Chicago. I used G-1145, so I got an email after it was forwarded to California Service Center. Beats me why it has to be sent to Phoenix. Please call USCIS Chicago and find out why it is in Phoenix. I don't think anybody had this kind of situation, so I am not sure if you get any other response - your best bet is USCIS, Chicago.

Wow! Nobody on this entire site had this issue? Oh no! I hope it is not serious!

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Wow! Nobody on this entire site had this issue? Oh no! I hope it is not serious!

I've seen them route to local USCIS offices before in 4 cases...1) Back during the TSC fiasco last year, they adjudicated some cases at local offices just to take the load off of the service centers (CSC, TSC & VSC) and 2) I've seen them do this when they want to interview the petitioner because red flags showed up in his or her check. Finally, 3) There was some very major mistake in the filing..wrong form was used or something making USCIS think this was an AOS or ROC. 4) And finally, USCIS just screwed up. In your case, since you seem to live around Baltimore somewhere, I doubt number 2 is the case. Only way to find out which it is...is to call USCIS and ask.

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Diddl   2

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I've seen them route to local USCIS offices before in 4 cases...1) Back during the TSC fiasco last year, they adjudicated some cases at local offices just to take the load off of the service centers (CSC, TSC & VSC) and 2) I've seen them do this when they want to interview the petitioner because red flags showed up in his or her check. Finally, 3) There was some very major mistake in the filing..wrong form was used or something making USCIS think this was an AOS or ROC. 4) And finally, USCIS just screwed up. In your case, since you seem to live around Baltimore somewhere, I doubt number 2 is the case. Only way to find out which it is...is to call USCIS and ask.

What happens when they think it is some other form? I am understand Phoenix is a Lockbox not a Service center right? I think Lockboxes can not adjudicate cases. Am I right?

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What happens when they think it is some other form? I am understand Phoenix is a Lockbox not a Service center right? I think Lockboxes can not adjudicate cases. Am I right?

You are correct, lockboxes are intake facilities, they collect the fee and route the file to a service center. A lockbox facility would not do any adjudicating.

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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Diddl Apprentice

Diddl   2

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You are correct, lockboxes are intake facilities, they collect the fee and route the file to a service center. A lockbox facility would not do any adjudicating.

All I know is they cashed my money order and now have now idea where our file is. It was touched three times and nobody can account for it. Last touch August 01, 2011.

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All I know is they cashed my money order and now have now idea where our file is. It was touched three times and nobody can account for it. Last touch August 01, 2011.

so when you log in to the USCIS website and enter your number does it show it on the system yet?

Total time from posting I-130 to VISA in hand 7 months 21 days :D

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