I-129F returned for missing money order?!

[braem 0]

Our original I-129F package was returned for sending $350 instead of $340, so the money order was changed to $340 and sent again. It's just been returned with the reason given that the money order wasn't in the package? It definitely was, and the package they sent back doesn't have it in.

Does this happen? Was it stolen? Was it misplaced?

Now what?!

[Pitaya 2,577]

Our original I-129F package was returned for sending $350 instead of $340, so the money order was changed to $340 and sent again. It's just been returned with the reason given that the money order wasn't in the package? It definitely was, and the package they sent back doesn't have it in.

Does this happen? Was it stolen? Was it misplaced?

Now what?!

Has the money order been cashed?

[braem 0]

Has the money order been cashed?

The $340 was taken out of the account at the time of creating the money order / guaranteed check. I assume the bank could confirm whether it's been cashed/deposited?

The other thing is that they gave a second error that we didn't mark the marital status for each person, but right there on the form it has us both marked as single?

Missing $340 and a spurious form about an error that doesn't exist??

[Inky 1,111]

Yep it happens, Human error.

Its quite possible the money order fell out on the desk and got lost among the papers on the desk or fell to the floor.

Sometimes people have been able to get answers/help for this type of issue by calling and speaking to an officer on the USCIS line.

[Anh map 2,098]

The $340 was taken out of the account at the time of creating the money order / guaranteed check. I assume the bank could confirm whether it's been cashed/deposited?

The other thing is that they gave a second error that we didn't mark the marital status for each person, but right there on the form it has us both marked as single?

Missing $340 and a spurious form about an error that doesn't exist??

Asking obvious questions >>> Was the money order attached to the cover sheet? Was it in plain to see upon removing the contents of the envelope?

Check with the bank, if it doesn't come up as cashed you are out of luck and will have to send a new check.

[braem 0]

Asking obvious questions >>> Was the money order attached to the cover sheet? Was it in plain to see upon removing the contents of the envelope?

Check with the bank, if it doesn't come up as cashed you are out of luck and will have to send a new check.

When the package was first returned they gave a green sheet which stated "place this on top when you return it". That green sheet was on top. Underneath it was the money order, not attached to anything, but the whole thing was on top of the plastic package containing all the other documents.

USCIS isn't available on weekends, so we'll have to wait to call them and the bank.

I still have no idea why they also said the marital status for both of us wasn't checked, when it very clearly was!

[L+T 71]

If you can show that THEY cashed it, i would put in an expedite request for your petition on the grounds of USCIS error.

[Inky 1,111]

That green sheet was on top. Underneath it was the money order, not attached to anything, ..snip..

Thats the big problem right there, it should have at least been paper clipped to the page behind it. My suggestion of it falling out and not being seen/getting lost is 100% possible.

See if you can get a hold of an officer and have them check the case adjudicators desk area if they could possibly locate it.

[didopage 337]

The other thing is that they gave a second error that we didn't mark the marital status for each person, but right there on the form it has us both marked as single?

Did you photocopy the form for your own record or is it the completed pdf on your computer? I had this problem where even if I completed the form on the computer, some infos would not be printed (box unchecked after being printed...). I rechecked my whole package several times to avoid this kind of missing infos... Trying to find an explanaion here at your problem..

[braem 0]

Did you photocopy the form for your own record or is it the completed pdf on your computer? I had this problem where even if I completed the form on the computer, some infos would not be printed (box unchecked after being printed...). I rechecked my whole package several times to avoid this kind of missing infos... Trying to find an explanaion here at your problem..

They sent the form we sent them back. On that form, the checkboxes are marked "Single" for both of us.

In their rejection form they mentioned something about sending I-130. Perhaps they saw the money order was missing and wondered why we were both marked as single? And then sent a rejection back to cover both mistakes? If we were applying for a spouse visa we wouldn't need to send a fee, but we also wouldn't be marked as single, and they describe that situation on the error form.

That seems logical?

[braem 0]

We called the bank, they said the money order hasn't been cashed. So it's still possible that it fell under someone's desk, I guess? We'll have to call USCIS.

[Newbie608 103]

Just resend the payment to prevent delay..... U can also get a refund on the uncashed money order. Make sure u have ur receipts for the money or since u got it from the bank it should be no problem..

Good luck...

[unlockingsky 94]

definitely resend it with your personal check. then get in contact with an officer about this problem so you can get your money back.

[braem 0]

The person who dealt with the call at USCIS said the only thing to do is send it again with payment. We're cancelling the order and, because it's quicker, my fiancée's family is making a withdrawal on their account and we're using a money order from them to make the payment. Apparently it's possible to sign the order even though it came from another account, as the order has basically been bought already.

[Inky 1,111]

The person who dealt with the call at USCIS said the only thing to do is send it again with payment. We're cancelling the order and, because it's quicker, my fiancée's family is making a withdrawal on their account and we're using a money order from them to make the payment. Apparently it's possible to sign the order even though it came from another account, as the order has basically been bought already.

From a US account in the USA right? if not it wont be accepted.