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The Fogles   5

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I just checked my I-485 status and it's now saying: "Notice Was Returned To USCIS Because The Post Office Could Not Deliver It".

I don't understand why I would be getting this message. What was returned to USCIS? Why was it returned?

This happened to me aswell at the start of February. I wasted 2 - 3 weeks by requesting a tier 2 IO to re-send the notice. They were extremely unhelpful and ended up sending me mail stating exactly what the update said, not the actual notice.

I decided to make an INFOPASS appointment and the IO there was extremely helpful. I was in and out in 20 mins. The IO couldn't figure out exactly what the notice was but he informed me that my case was in Caifornia and that it had a Potential for Interview Waiver on it, and there was no RFE or problems with my case.

It is definitely worth booking an INFOPASS appointment. Ringing USCIS and speaking to tier 1 and tier 2 was such a waste of time. And, the INFOPASS IO put my mind at ease.

And of course as I'm sure you already know, make sure your name is registered with USPS (if it already is, it is worth calling and speaking to USPS to make sure it doesn't happen again), and make sure that your full name is both outside and inside your letter box. And it doesn't hurt to update your address on USCIS's website, even if it hasn't changed.

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Hi there! Of course I can share my experience So my biometric appointment was at North Broadway, Chicago but I assume all offices have the same routine/process (i'm guessing). My appointment was

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I will join the update list AOS/EAD/AP Sent - January 21st, 2016 AOS/EAD/AP Text/Email Received - January 28th, 2016 I haven't received my NOA hardcopy yet.

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AirConditioner515   15

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This happened to me aswell at the start of February. I wasted 2 - 3 weeks by requesting a tier 2 IO to re-send the notice. They were extremely unhelpful and ended up sending me mail stating exactly what the update said, not the actual notice.

I decided to make an INFOPASS appointment and the IO there was extremely helpful. I was in and out in 20 mins. The IO couldn't figure out exactly what the notice was but he informed me that my case was in Caifornia and that it had a Potential for Interview Waiver on it, and there was no RFE or problems with my case.

It is definitely worth booking an INFOPASS appointment. Ringing USCIS and speaking to tier 1 and tier 2 was such a waste of time. And, the INFOPASS IO put my mind at ease.

And of course as I'm sure you already know, make sure your name is registered with USPS (if it already is, it is worth calling and speaking to USPS to make sure it doesn't happen again), and make sure that your full name is both outside and inside your letter box. And it doesn't hurt to update your address on USCIS's website, even if it hasn't changed.

Yes, I called Tier2 and they said they had no idea why I received this message. According to their end, everything looks fine.

The rep put in a service request regardless.

As you mentioned, I made an InfoPass appointment.

Unfortunately, the earliest available appointment is at the end of March. =(

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The Fogles   5

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Yes, I called Tier2 and they said they had no idea why I received this message. According to their end, everything looks fine.

The rep put in a service request regardless.

As you mentioned, I made an InfoPass appointment.

Unfortunately, the earliest available appointment is at the end of March. =(

Yeah my infopass appointment was a month after I got that terrible status update as well, almost to the day.

It absolutely sucks!

And it sucks that they don't actually update the status's all the time. USCIS sent me an email yesterday asking for website feedback - I was like "REALLY?!?"

Hopefully USCIS will get it all sorted you as soon as possible!

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noini89   56

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Hello everyone!

Today my EAD and AP were approved!

I requested an expedite on my case due to a Job Offer (job letter as proof).

Hi. What was the reason that you gave? I know you have to explain it somehowe thst job offer itself is not sufficient. Could you tell us how you did it? Thanks

K1 5.5 MONTHS & AOS 9.5 MONTHS & ROC 12 MONTHS

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1-129F Filed: 05-29-2015 |||  NOA 1: 06-05-2015  ||| NOA 2: 07-23-2018  |||  NVC Received: 08-20-2015  ||| NVC Left: 05-25-2015 ||| Consulate Received: 05-28-2015  ||| Packet 3 Received: 09-04-2015  ||| Packet 3 Sent: 09-05-2015 ||| Medical Interview: 09-09-2015  ||| Packet 4 Received: 09-25-2015 ||| Interview Date: 10-16-2015 ||| Visa Received: 10-16-2015 |||

US Entry: 11-14-2015 

AOS 9.5 MONTHS

AOS Filed: 01-13-2016 ||| AOS Package delivered: 01-19-2016 (Day 1) ||| NOA1 Hard Copy: 01-29-2016 (Day 11) ||| Biometrics Letter: 02-08 2016 (Day 21) ||| Biometrics appointment: 02-16-2016 (Day 29) ||| EAD Approved: 03-30-2016 (Day 71) ||| AP Approved: 03-31-2016 (Day 72) ||| EAD 'Card mailed' update: 04-04-2016 (Day 76) ||| EAD/AP Combo card received: 04/06/2016 (Day 78) ||| AOS Interview Notice: 09-09-2016 ||| AOS Interview: 10-12-2016 ||| AOS Approval: 10-12-2016 |||  AOS Card Mailed: 10-17-2016

ROC 12 MONTHS

ROC Filed: 08-25-2018 ||| ROC Package delivered: 08-28-2018 (Day 1) ||| Check cashed: 09-27-2018 (Day 30) ||| NOA1 Text and E-mail: 09-28-2018 (Day 31) ||| USCIS Agent Filed a Request for Missing Document: 10-22-2018 (Day 55) ||| E-mail notification that my NOA was mailed on 10-22: 10-24-2018 (Day 57) NOA1 Hard Copy: 2018-10-25 (Day 58) ||| Fingerprint Fee Was Received On September 27, 2018 : 02-25-2019 (Day 181) ||| Biometrics Letter: 06-01-2019 (Day 276) ||| Biometrics appointment: 06-12-2019 ||| New card being produced: 08-12-2019 ||| Card picked up by USPS: 08-16-2019 

 
 

N-400 Timeline

N-400 Filed: 10-01-2020 (Online)

NOA: 10-11-2020

Biometrics Reuse Letter: 01-21-21

Notice for scheduled interview: 02-18-21

Interview: 03-18-21

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SweetJuls   69

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Hi. What was the reason that you gave? I know you have to explain it somehowe thst job offer itself is not sufficient. Could you tell us how you did it? Thanks

Of course!

I chose severe loss and then said I have a Job letter to show as proof. I faxed it the day after I open the request to expedite my case!

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Of course!

I chose severe loss and then said I have a Job letter to show as proof. I faxed it the day after I open the request to expedite my case!

Are you a k1? Also if I could ask was the severe loss due to a lose of a job for petitioner. Also was it after you sent AOS? Sorry all the questions

After we sent our application I went on unpaid maternity leave. Kind of thought we would have EAD by now so we have no income coming in. And they sent rfe for recent tax return and possible cosponsor if we can't provide assests. But now I have no income and cosponsor would not file their taxes till April if we use them. So we are at a stand still with application. :(

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heo luoi   206

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I saw one early Jan applicant with EAD - but that was expedited. Current averages till approval take 85 days - I am hoping for something in 30 days.

Curious why would hoping something would be over 50% faster be a reasonable expectation?

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Of course!

I chose severe loss and then said I have a Job letter to show as proof. I faxed it the day after I open the request to expedite my case!

Please keep us posted how it goes. Also, are you involving your Congressman and/or Senator? It might help if they write to USCIS on your behalf.

N400 Timeline

  • 09/23/2019: Applied and paid online. Received a receipt number immediately.
  • 09/24/2019: USCIS online estimate is April 2020 
  • 09/28/2019: NOA1 received in my mailbox
  • 09/28/2019: Biometrics appointment scheduled [waiting for notice]
  • 10/04/2019: Biometrics appointment notice received in mailbox 
  • 10/17/2019: Biometrics appointment in Revere, MA completed
  • 10/17/2019: USCIS status changed to "we reviewed your biometrics"
  • 10/17/2019: USCIS online estimate is March 2020
  • 01/01/2020: Interview scheduled for Feb. 5, 2020
  • 02/05/2020: Interview expected in Boston
  • 02/04/2020: Received interview de-scheduled [ugh!]
  • 02/11/2020: Interview scheduled for March 10, 2020
  • 03/10/2020: Interview passed. N-400 Approved.
  • 03/11/2020: USCIS status online says naturalization ceremony scheduled for 04/23/2020 [cancelled  because of COVID-19]
  • 06/05/2020: USCIS status online says naturalization ceremony scheduled for 06/23/2020. 
  • 06/23/2020: Naturalization oath ceremony anticipated.

 

I-751/ROC Journey

  • 05/09/2018: ROC window opened
  • 07/19/2018: ROC package sent to VSC
  • 07/20/2018: NOA1 sent extending Green Card by 18 months (So, Feb. 2020)
  • 07/25/2018: NOA1 received by me
  • 07/30/2018: USCIS online case status - recognizes case no. but has no update
  • 08/11/2018: Biometrics appointment letter received dated 08/03/2018
  • 08/22/2018: Biometrics appointment completed
  • 08/23/2018: Fingerprint review completed (according to USCIS online case status)
  • 09/04/2019: Card in production
  • 09/09/2019: Card mailed
  • 09/10/2019: Card picked up by USPS
  • 09/12/2019: Card received in my mailbox [valid until 09/2029]

 

J-1 to AOS JOURNEY

  • 12/2014: Married USC spouse 
  • J1 waiver procedures begun in 9/2014. That was completed in 12/2015.
  • 01/19/2016: Mailed AOS package through attorney (Day 0)
  • 01/20/2016: Received by NBC acc. to receipt notices (Day 1)
  • 01/27/2016: Fingerprint fee received (Day 7)
  • 01/29/2016: Soft touch by USCIS
  • 02/01/2016: Received NOA1 by mail for I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131 (Day 12)
  • 02/12/2016: Biometrics letter received for 02/24 (Day 23)
  • 02/18/2016: USCIS I-612 approval notice received in the mail [J-1 visa's 212(e) waiver] 
  • 02/24/2016: Biometrics completed at Boston ASC (Day 34)
  • 03/09/2016: Text & email update that RFIE has been mailed for I-485 (Day 48) 
  • 03/14/2016: Hardcopy of RFIE received (Day 53)
  • 03/23/2016: RFIE response delivered to USCIS by Fedex (Day 62)
  • 03/24/2016: Text update that USCIS received RFIE response (Day 63)
  • 03/25/2016: Placed EAD expedite request by calling USCIS due to job offer (Day 64)
  • 03/28/2016: Requested Congressman's office to follow-up (Day 67)
  • 03/29/2016: USCIS emailed requesting fax of job offer letter; Congressman also forwarded offer letter (Day 68)
  • 03/31/2016: Email and text notification that I-765 'card being produced', then 'case was approved' (Day 71)
  • 03/31/2016: Email and text notification that I-131 'case was approved' (Day 71)
  • 04/04/2016: Text notification for I-765 that 'card was mailed' (Day 75)
  • 04/05/2016: Notice of Approval of EAD/AP received in the mail (Day 76)
  • 04/07/2016: EAD/AP card received (Day 77) 
  • 07/05/2016: Interview notice received for 08/09 in Boston USCIS (Day 166)
  • 08/09/2016: Interview. Approved on the spot (Day 201)
  • 08/11/2016: Online update that card was mailed (Day 203)
  • 08/15/2016: Approval notices of I-485 and I-130 received in the mail. Hours later, green card also received in the mail. (Day 207) 
  • 08/25/2016: Applied for new SSN card without DHS restrictions
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TabeaK   517

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Curious why would hoping something would be over 50% faster be a reasonable expectation?

You are misunderstanding me. I will hit 85 days IN 30 days.

K1 time line

 


I-129F sent: 12/23/2014
NOA-1: 12/29/2014
NOA-2: 06/05/2015 (158 days)
NOA-2 hardcopy: 06/11/2015 (6 days post NOA-2, 164 days total)
Sent to NVC: 06/16/2015 (11 days post NOA-2, 169 days total)
NVC receive: 06/25/2015 (20 days post NOA-2, 178 days total)
NVC case no: 06/30/2015 (25 days post NOA-2, 183 days total)
NVC left: 07/02/2015 (27 days post NOA-2, 185 days total)
Case Ready: 07/07/2015 (32 days post NOA-2, 190 days total)
submitted DS-160, paid visa fee.: 07/21/2015 (46 days post NOA-2, 204 days total)
Packet 3 sent: 07/25/2015 (50 days post NOA-2, 209 days total)
Pack 4 received: 07/30/2015 (55 days post NOA-2, 214 days total)
Medical: 09/17/2015 Interview: 09/23/2015 (108 days post NOA-2, 268 days total)
Interview Result: Approved Administrative Processing: 09/23/2015
CEAC Status Issued: 09/24/2015
Visa in hand: 09/28/2015
POE: 12/29/2015 Wedding: 01/11/2016


AOS Time Line

 

AOS package mailed: 01/13/2016
AOS package received: 01/20/2016 (day 1)
AOS NOA-1 text/email: 01/23/2016 (day 3), actual NOA-1 date 01/22/2016 (day 2)
AOS Fingerprint fee received: 01/22/2016 (day 2)
AOS check cashed: 01-25-2016 (day 5) Got 6 month NJ driver's license: 01-25-2016
3x NOA-1 hardcopies: 02/03/2016 (day 14)

Biometrics letter: 02/05/2016 (day 16) Biometrics appt (Elizabeth, NJ): 02/17/2016 (day 28)

EAD and AP approved email/txt: 03/29/2016 (day 67)

GC approval email/text: 04/04/2016 (day 74)

I-797 for I-765/I-131 in mail: 04/04/2016 (day 74)

EAD/AP delivered: 04/05/216 (day 75)

GC card being mailed status update: 04/07/16 (day 77)

GC received: 04/11/16 (day 84 post AOS NOA-1)

DONE WITH USCIS FOR 21 MONTHS!

ROC Window opens: 01/04/2018

 

ROC Time Line
ROC package mailed to Vermont 01/04/2018
ROC package received at Vermont 01/08/2018 (day 0)
Check cashed: 01/16/2018 (day 8 )
NOA-1 date: 01/09/2018 (day 1)
NOA-1 received: 01/16/2018 (day 8 )
Biometrics notice received: 02/09/2018 (day 32)
Biometrics appointment: 02/23/2018 (day 46)
Received 18-month extension letter: 08/13/2018 (day 209)
ROC Approved: 03/09/2019 (day 425)
Card Received: 03/16/2019  (day 432)
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ALIENRJ187   43

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Got our notice in the mail today for our interview. Been waiting for a couple weeks and got the notice today. Checked the website yesterday and it was not updated there at that time, but it is updated now. Four weeks to go now!!!

K1 Visa Timeline

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I-129F Sent : 3/11/2015

I-129F NOA1 : 3/17/2015

I-129F NOA2 : 4/7/2015

NVC Received : 5/5/2015

Embassy Received : 5/26/2015

Interview Date : 7/8/2015 (APPROVED)

Visa Received : 7/15/2015

US Entry : 9/21/2015

Married : 12/12/2015

 

Adjustment of Status Timeline

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AOS Sent : 1/30/2016

AOS Received Text : 2/1/2016

I-797s Received : 2/6/2016

Biometrics Letter : 2/13/2016

Biometrics Appt : 2/25/2016

Interview Letter : 3/18/2016

EAD/AP Approval online : 4/11/2016

Interview Appt : 4/15/2016 (APPROVED)

Green card in hand : 4/23/2016

 

Removal of Conditions Timeline

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ROC Sent: 2/20/2018

ROC delivered by USPS: 2/23/2018

I-797 received: 3/2/2018

Biometrics Letter: 5/12/2018 (using old fingerprints)

18 Month Extension Letter: 8/27/2018

Green Card Mailed: 2/15/2019

Notice Received in Mail: 2/16/2019

Green Card Received: 2/22/2019

 

TabeaK Proficient

TabeaK   517

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Now, does anyone know how to find out where your case is? Local office or NBS? I read that NBC cases often get interview waivers and local cases usually get interviewed.

K1 time line

 


I-129F sent: 12/23/2014
NOA-1: 12/29/2014
NOA-2: 06/05/2015 (158 days)
NOA-2 hardcopy: 06/11/2015 (6 days post NOA-2, 164 days total)
Sent to NVC: 06/16/2015 (11 days post NOA-2, 169 days total)
NVC receive: 06/25/2015 (20 days post NOA-2, 178 days total)
NVC case no: 06/30/2015 (25 days post NOA-2, 183 days total)
NVC left: 07/02/2015 (27 days post NOA-2, 185 days total)
Case Ready: 07/07/2015 (32 days post NOA-2, 190 days total)
submitted DS-160, paid visa fee.: 07/21/2015 (46 days post NOA-2, 204 days total)
Packet 3 sent: 07/25/2015 (50 days post NOA-2, 209 days total)
Pack 4 received: 07/30/2015 (55 days post NOA-2, 214 days total)
Medical: 09/17/2015 Interview: 09/23/2015 (108 days post NOA-2, 268 days total)
Interview Result: Approved Administrative Processing: 09/23/2015
CEAC Status Issued: 09/24/2015
Visa in hand: 09/28/2015
POE: 12/29/2015 Wedding: 01/11/2016


AOS Time Line

 

AOS package mailed: 01/13/2016
AOS package received: 01/20/2016 (day 1)
AOS NOA-1 text/email: 01/23/2016 (day 3), actual NOA-1 date 01/22/2016 (day 2)
AOS Fingerprint fee received: 01/22/2016 (day 2)
AOS check cashed: 01-25-2016 (day 5) Got 6 month NJ driver's license: 01-25-2016
3x NOA-1 hardcopies: 02/03/2016 (day 14)

Biometrics letter: 02/05/2016 (day 16) Biometrics appt (Elizabeth, NJ): 02/17/2016 (day 28)

EAD and AP approved email/txt: 03/29/2016 (day 67)

GC approval email/text: 04/04/2016 (day 74)

I-797 for I-765/I-131 in mail: 04/04/2016 (day 74)

EAD/AP delivered: 04/05/216 (day 75)

GC card being mailed status update: 04/07/16 (day 77)

GC received: 04/11/16 (day 84 post AOS NOA-1)

DONE WITH USCIS FOR 21 MONTHS!

ROC Window opens: 01/04/2018

 

ROC Time Line
ROC package mailed to Vermont 01/04/2018
ROC package received at Vermont 01/08/2018 (day 0)
Check cashed: 01/16/2018 (day 8 )
NOA-1 date: 01/09/2018 (day 1)
NOA-1 received: 01/16/2018 (day 8 )
Biometrics notice received: 02/09/2018 (day 32)
Biometrics appointment: 02/23/2018 (day 46)
Received 18-month extension letter: 08/13/2018 (day 209)
ROC Approved: 03/09/2019 (day 425)
Card Received: 03/16/2019  (day 432)
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Now, does anyone know how to find out where your case is? Local office or NBS? I read that NBC cases often get interview waivers and local cases usually get interviewed.

My current status says:

"we received your response to our Request for Evidence for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status.

Our National Benefits Center office will begin working on your case again. We will mail you a decision or notify you if we need something from you."

This was on March 4th. I'm hoping we hear something soon. My husband filed his paperwork (k1) on January 4.

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SweetJuls   69

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Are you a k1? Also if I could ask was the severe loss due to a lose of a job for petitioner. Also was it after you sent AOS? Sorry all the questions

After we sent our application I went on unpaid maternity leave. Kind of thought we would have EAD by now so we have no income coming in. And they sent rfe for recent tax return and possible cosponsor if we can't provide assests. But now I have no income and cosponsor would not file their taxes till April if we use them. So we are at a stand still with application. :(

Yes, I am a K-1.

No, I just said my husband is the only one working and we need me to start working too.

It was after my biometrics taken.

I am really sorry for your situation, your best-bet would be to use your co-sponsor.

Please keep us posted how it goes. Also, are you involving your Congressman and/or Senator? It might help if they write to USCIS on your behalf.

My status changed yesterday from "Your card is being produced" to "Your case was approved". I guess they mailed out the card.

Yes, I involved my Congressman too. I think it helps, I would say to contact them since it's a free service...and better safe then sorry!

I am starting to work tomorrow ;)

I am really sorry for who is stuck in this process. I know it is really frustrating...I feel super lucky to have been able to get my biometrics done, and have EAD approved.

But you'll get there! For who comes from K-1 visa, just think that now you are together!!!!

 
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