how to get check refunded :(

[aoifemc 2]

hello,

We applied for the adjustment of status a few weeks ago to the chicago lockbox. We have since decided to wait a bit longer to apply because we don't want to spend the 1070 dollars right away. I thought we had to apply immediately afyer the wedding, but it seems thats not the case. So we went to the bank to cancel the cheque and they put a stop payment on it but it wasnt enough time and the money came out. Does anyone think I might have a chance of getting it refunded if I call and explain? Or is there another route I could go down? And would anyone please have the number for the chicago address?

thanks for the help

[EAbbas 213]

hello,

We applied for the adjustment of status a few weeks ago to the chicago lockbox. We have since decided to wait a bit longer to apply because we don't want to spend the 1070 dollars right away. I thought we had to apply immediately afyer the wedding, but it seems thats not the case. So we went to the bank to cancel the cheque and they put a stop payment on it but it wasnt enough time and the money came out. Does anyone think I might have a chance of getting it refunded if I call and explain? Or is there another route I could go down? And would anyone please have the number for the chicago address?

thanks for the help

I'm pretty sure there is no refund...

[Anh map 2,098]

Chicago just routes the submissions to the service centers.

There are no refunds that I am aware of.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

hello,

We applied for the adjustment of status a few weeks ago to the chicago lockbox. We have since decided to wait a bit longer to apply because we don't want to spend the 1070 dollars right away. I thought we had to apply immediately afyer the wedding, but it seems thats not the case. So we went to the bank to cancel the cheque and they put a stop payment on it but it wasnt enough time and the money came out. Does anyone think I might have a chance of getting it refunded if I call and explain? Or is there another route I could go down? And would anyone please have the number for the chicago address?

thanks for the help

Not gonna happen. But at least you got your AOS paid for.

[milimelo 4,481]

Moving to AOS from family based visa.

OP, you should be glad you've started AOS process - you'll get an EAD and green card so you can start working. Why would you wait?

[Jojo92122 1,924]

Your fee will not be refunded. USCIS will only make a refund if it makes an error or a fee was improperly collected.

http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/AFM/HTML/AFM/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-1067/0-0-0-1740.html

When an applicant or petitioner pays a filing fee on an application, he or she is seeking a decision from USCIS regarding the applicant or beneficiary’s eligibility for the benefit(s) being sought. In general, USCIS does not refund a fee or application regardless of the decision on the application. There are only a few exceptions to this rule, such as when USCIS made an error which resulted in the application being filed inappropriately or when an incorrect fee was collected. For example, if USCIS advises an applicant to file a waiver application for a ground of inadmissibility which is inapplicable to that applicant, the fee should be refunded.

If an applicant or petitioner believes that he or she is entitled to a refund of fee, the applicant or petitioner should call the customer service line or submit a written request for a refund to the office having jurisdiction over their application or petition. USCIS will review the request for a refund and either approve or deny the request based on the information at hand. If the adjudicator finds USCIS made an error, then the officer will complete Form G-266, Request for Refund of Fee. The form is av ailable on the USCIS Intranet. Send the completed form to the Burlington Finance Center (BFC), P.O. Box 5000, Williston, VT 05495-5000 or fax it to (802) 288-1230. Retain a copy for office records, following local procedures. Send only the completed form to BFC, retaining any back-up documents, applications, etc. The BFC will notify you of the disposition of the request. Only a single refund may be requested per form.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

hello,

We applied for the adjustment of status a few weeks ago to the chicago lockbox. We have since decided to wait a bit longer to apply because we don't want to spend the 1070 dollars right away. I thought we had to apply immediately afyer the wedding, but it seems thats not the case. So we went to the bank to cancel the cheque and they put a stop payment on it but it wasnt enough time and the money came out. Does anyone think I might have a chance of getting it refunded if I call and explain? Or is there another route I could go down? And would anyone please have the number for the chicago address?

thanks for the help

Nope. No refunds. Congrats on applying for AOS!

[bigdog 376]

AOS paid for no refunds, good luck

[Messybrownhair 251]

Don't look at it as a bad thing, this is a better decision and you will be happy to have your GC! You can work, travel.. so many more benefits!