AOS Papers being processed but check fee has not been cashed yet

[cristi1231 4]

Good morning!

So in March we sent the three applications, permanent residency, advanced parole, and work permit. Near the end of the month we got the NOA1. For the PR it said our Biometrics fee was accepted, which was part of the $1070 we paid in one check.

When I checked my bank account, they had not cashed it yet. But his bio letter comes and a month passes, he goes to his appointment, and it's now May and it still has not been cashed.

We did call the USCIS almost two weeks ago, and I talked to a 2nd tier officer who put in a service request for us. She said to just keep the $1070 in our account in case it does get cashed, and to call back in two weeks if nothing changes. I'm thinking I'm going to have to call back soon.

I'm wondering if this may be the problem?:
When we filed, I had already started the process of changing my name, and we opened up a new joint bank account. Our checks weren't going to come for another week, so our bank gave us generic checks, so it didn't have our names, but they did have our bank account number and routing info, etc, of course! But the bank suggested we write out our names and address is the top left corner of the check where it would usually be printed on a regular check. Do you think they may send an RFE because we wrote our names in the top left corner? The check is totally valid, it would take money from our account, we just wanted our names on it.

When I was on the phone with the officer I didn't mention that, so I will when I call again.

Has this ever happened to anyone where the USCIS took a long time to cash your check? Has anyone had their bio test when the check hadn't been cashed?

Thanks for your insight!

[eosorio07 6]

It shouldn't be a problem as long as you have the funds available for then...!!!!!

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

I promise you the check was already cashed. They don't start anything without the money.

If you are using online banking, be aware that they don't actually cash the check. They use the information to process an electronic debit from the account. Check there.

[cristi1231 4]

So frustrating. the $1070 is still in our bank account. We called a second time and they said to go to a local office using info pass to schedule. I went and nothing was available. We called again and they didn't mention info pass but to call dept management? I think that's what they said. So I'm going to try. And I'm finally able to get an info pass appointment, so I'll try that after.

Basically, they said to call back after the 90 days are over which is june 24th for us. We are so bummed, didn't think his travel documents and work permit would take the full three months

[cristi1231 4]

Correction: it was the debt managament from the department of treasury and they had no idea what to do for me. I feel like I am being taken in circles I guess I have no choice but to make the appointment in baltimore, but it would require time off from work, so hopefully it won't be a waste.

[augusta23 8]

free aos stop complaining

[Gabby88 1]

I'm having the same situation with the check too! Smh

[rockstar 0]

At some point over the past few weeks, I read something in USCIS paperwork that if you do not have a preprinted check with you name and address, they may "invoice" you the fees. Trust me - they are going to get their money one way or another from you. I would not worry about it at this time - just make sure that money remains available in your account. If you are approved and the check was never cashed, you can discuss it with whomever approves your greencard at your interview date.