Jump to content
canusa920

Just Sent I 485 to Chicago Lockbox...then what?

By canusa920 in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas

 Share

13 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

canusa920 Enthusiast

canusa920   11

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted

Hello,

I just sent out my i 485 via USPS... I was looking at processing times online and I am a bit confused...

For the Chicago Lockbox it is says "5.8 month" wait time... I don't get whether that is the OVERALL wait time for the green card, OR the wait time before it is sent to a service centre such as California?

I guess I just need a bit of hope...

I also called USCIS the other day because I did not have a duplicate of my I129F, and filed form I 824 to get another one...and she assured me if I send my Notice of Action that I filled for a duplicate that I could attach that to my I 485 until my duplicate arrives, and it won't result in my rejected green card - anyone else have experience with this?

Thanks everyone!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Canerican Rising Star

Canerican   242

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted

Hello,

I just sent out my i 485 via USPS... I was looking at processing times online and I am a bit confused...

For the Chicago Lockbox it is says "5.8 month" wait time... I don't get whether that is the OVERALL wait time for the green card, OR the wait time before it is sent to a service centre such as California?

The first place that you I-485 will go to is the Chicago Lockbox, then after they look it over and make sure that everything is there the I-485 makes its way to the NBC (National Benefits Center) where it is assigned a case number that starts with MSC. After that the NBC will decide whether or not the I-485 requires an interview or not. If it does they will send it to a Field Office. If not you may receive a letter that says "Potential Interview Waiver Case" if you are adjusting from a K-1. The GC could take anywhere from 4-12 months to receive. Usually 4 months with an interview. Anywhere from 5-12 months if you are a visa waiver case, although the waiver letter states that you could still have an interview.

I guess I just need a bit of hope...

I also called USCIS the other day because I did not have a duplicate of my I129F, and filed form I 824 to get another one...and she assured me if I send my Notice of Action that I filled for a duplicate that I could attach that to my I 485 until my duplicate arrives, and it won't result in my rejected green card - anyone else have experience with this?

Thanks everyone!

I hope this helps shed some light on the situation and that it gives you some hope.

 

 

N400 - Naturalization                                                                                                        U.S. Passport

Aug 05, 2018 (Day 1): Applied for Naturalization online                                                  Oct 01, 2019 (Day 1): Sent US Passport Application

Aug 06, 2018 (Day 2): Check Cashed, NOA1 received online                                         Oct 08, 2019 (Day 8 ) : Passport trackable 

Aug 11, 2018 (Day 6): Recvd notification that Biometrics appointment scheduled       Oct 17, 2019 (Day 17) : Received Passport

Aug 13, 2018 (Day 8): Received biometrics appt letter online                                        Oct 21, 2019 (Day 21) : Received Naturalization Cert. back

Aug 28, 2018 (Day 23): Biometrics Appt

May 06, 2019 (Day 274): In Line For Interview

Jun 11, 2019 (Day 311): Interview Date

July 01, 2019 (Day 327) : Oath Ceremony I AM NOW A US CITIZEN!!!!

 

FROM K-1 PETITION SENT TO OATH CEREMONY WAS ABOUT 7 YEARS 4 MONTHS

 

After 8 years of marriage divorced October 4, 2021

 

TO SEE MY FULL TIMELINE GO HERE: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/user/125109-cdnon-usavt/

Link to comment
Share on other sites
JustBreathe Community Regular

JustBreathe   22

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted

Are you supposed to send in a copy of the I-129F form whwn you file for AOS? I thought you just needed to send a copy of the NOA2. Can someone clarify?

♥ Our K-1 Journey ♥
11/24/2012 - I-129F submitted via UPS (Vermont Service Center)
11/27/2012 - NOA1

06/05/2013- NOA2

06/10/2013-NVC received our case

06/14/2013-MTL case number assigned

06/17/2013-Case sent to Montreal

06/19/2013-Logged at Montreal

06/21/2013-Packet 3 sent out

06/27/2013- Packet 4 sent out

08/30/2013- Interview Montreal
09/09/2013-POE- Grand Portage, MN.

09/10/2013-at home in Kentucky

10/12/2013- we are MARRIED!

♥ Our AOS Journey ♥

11/21/2013 - submitted via USPS

11/27/2013-NOA1

12/23/2013-Biometrics appt. Louisville

01/24/2014-EAD/AP approved (65 days)

01/30/2014-EAD/AP mailed out, USPS 2 day tracking number assigned

02/01/2014-EAD/AP combo card arrived in the mail

03/04/2014- Used Advance Parole document to re-enter after a visit to Canada (without any issues)!

03/09/2014- checked USCIS website and saw update saying "Card/Document production" for I-485

03/13/2014-AOS approved. Received Welcome Letter (i-797)

03/17/2014-Green Card arrived in the mail

♥ Our ROC Journey ♥

12/17/2015-Mailed pkg. via USPS
12/22/2015 -NOA1

1/21/2016-Biometrics appt. Louisville

9/8/2016- INFOPass appt for I-551 stamp

3/3/2017-Filed online service request

3/3/2017- ROC approved. (Online status never changed)

3/9/2017- Rec'd approval letter in mail. 

3/21/2017- Text and emails stating card was mailed out

3/24/2017- Rec'd Greencard in the mail

 

The sun sets on this ocean, never once on my devotion - Eddie Vedder

Link to comment
Share on other sites
KayDeeCee Grand Master

KayDeeCee   4,893

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Mexico
 Timeline
Posted

Thanks for your response what is a visa waiver case?

Only about 50% of those adjusting from a K-1 get an interview. It is possible for you to be an interview waiver case, whereas you will not have an interview and your green card will be approved without one.

Are you supposed to send in a copy of the I-129F form whwn you file for AOS? I thought you just needed to send a copy of the NOA2. Can someone clarify?

You only need a copy of your NOA2 I-129F approval notice.

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

Link to comment
Share on other sites
canusa920 Enthusiast

canusa920   11

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Yup that's true, I never received one in the mail and had to apply for a stupid $400 form. As if we haven't spent enough already lol.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 2 weeks later...
canusa920 Enthusiast

canusa920   11

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Only about 50% of those adjusting from a K-1 get an interview. It is possible for you to be an interview waiver case, whereas you will not have an interview and your green card will be approved without one.

You only need a copy of your NOA2 I-129F approval notice.

Hey, I sent in my green card without it, per advice from someone at the USCIS hotline...they told me they would just put my case on hold until I do send it in...does this sound accurate? or did I trust the wrong person

Link to comment
Share on other sites
KayDeeCee Grand Master

KayDeeCee   4,893

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Mexico
 Timeline
Posted

Hey, I sent in my green card without it, per advice from someone at the USCIS hotline...they told me they would just put my case on hold until I do send it in...does this sound accurate? or did I trust the wrong person

With the NOA2 missing, yes, it is possible that they would just send you an RFE for it. Your case would be on hold until you responded to the RFE with the required documentation.

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

Link to comment
Share on other sites
canusa920 Enthusiast

canusa920   11

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Ok thank you, was I supposed to send my vaccinations? I kind of didn't... I feel like a complete idiot now. Like I've done everything wrong.

Ok thank you, was I supposed to send my vaccinations? I kind of didn't... I feel like a complete idiot now. Like I've done everything wrong.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
KayDeeCee Grand Master

KayDeeCee   4,893

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Mexico
 Timeline
Posted

Ok thank you, was I supposed to send my vaccinations? I kind of didn't... I feel like a complete idiot now. Like I've done everything wrong.

Ok thank you, was I supposed to send my vaccinations? I kind of didn't... I feel like a complete idiot now. Like I've done everything wrong.

If your DS-3025 was filled out properly and you had all the required vaccinations at the time of your medical, then you may not need to see a civil surgeon for the I-693. You will just have to wait and see if you get an RFE for it, See this post for more info > http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/428381-i-693-report-of-medical-examination-and-vaccination-report/?p=6206232

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

Link to comment
Share on other sites
canusa920 Enthusiast

canusa920   11

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Thanks I read it. I have all of the proper paperwork but didn't send it in with my darn application. Would t be best to wait for an RFE or send it as soon as possible?

If your DS-3025 was filled out properly and you had all the required vaccinations at the time of your medical, then you may not need to see a civil surgeon for the I-693. You will just have to wait and see if you get an RFE for it, See this post for more info > http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/428381-i-693-report-of-medical-examination-and-vaccination-report/?p=6206232

Link to comment
Share on other sites
KayDeeCee Grand Master

KayDeeCee   4,893

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Mexico
 Timeline
Posted

Thanks I read it. I have all of the proper paperwork but didn't send it in with my darn application. Would t be best to wait for an RFE or send it as soon as possible?

Your original DS-3025 is in your case file with the rest of your medical forms. It was included in the sealed envelope with the rest of your case file papers that you turned it at your POE. Wait. Don't send anything unless you get an RFE asking for it.

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

Link to comment
Share on other sites
canusa920 Enthusiast

canusa920   11

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Okay thank you for your help

Your original DS-3025 is in your case file with the rest of your medical forms. It was included in the sealed envelope with the rest of your case file papers that you turned it at your POE. Wait. Don't send anything unless you get an RFE asking for it.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
“;}
×
×
  • Create New...