USCIS Correspondence Question

[Andy F. 0]

A quick question:

Can someone let me know on what information and where in the I-130 or I-129F packets the USCIS uses to determine where they send their correspondence? Is it the "Petitioner's address" or would they base it on a return address on the package. Does the return address even matter?

If you have read my other posts, you already know this. But I am worried that the USCIS will try to respond to our I-130 packet submission at our Cancun, Mexico address. I'm worried we will never even get it, since mail is entirely unreliable. Any help or ideas would be great.

If I need to end up calling the USCIS without having a case #, which number should I call?

Thanks in advance!

Andy F.

[Mononoke28 135]

They'll use the petitioner's address to send you the NOA1 and the NOA2 for both forms.

You should wait a couple of weeks before calling them to find out what your receipt # is with USCIS (your case # is assigned to you once the I-129F reaches the NVC stage). If you paid with a check, you can see the receipt # once they cancel it, but since you live in Mexico, I'm thinking you didn't.

[Andy F. 0]

They'll use the petitioner's address to send you the NOA1 and the NOA2 for both forms.

You should wait a couple of weeks before calling them to find out what your receipt # is with USCIS (your case # is assigned to you once the I-129F reaches the NVC stage). If you paid with a check, you can see the receipt # once they cancel it, but since you live in Mexico, I'm thinking you didn't.

You're right. I paid with a money order and asked for delivery confirmation. Would it be out of the question for me to call and inquire with them on Monday (3 weeks since they received the I-130)? I don't want to jump the gun, but I am very concerned about getting that form sent to Ohio and not to Cancun. Thanks!

[Mononoke28 135]

You can try calling to see what they say. I called them again today for a copy of my NOA1 and one of the first questions they asked was "has it been 4 weeks since you submitted your paperwork?".

If I were you, I'd call to see what they'll have to say regarding your situation. So far the people I've had to deal with at customer service are very nice on the phone.

[Andy F. 0]

You can try calling to see what they say. I called them again today for a copy of my NOA1 and one of the first questions they asked was "has it been 4 weeks since you submitted your paperwork?".

If I were you, I'd call to see what they'll have to say regarding your situation. So far the people I've had to deal with at customer service are very nice on the phone.

Thanks for the info. I will call them within the hour. If I get time, I will strop by another cyber cafe and give an update on what they tell me. Until then, peace.

[GabachaYucateca 0]

Hey Andy,

I remember that when I was looking to file the K1 from Cancun that there was space on the forms to indicate that your mailing address was different from your physical address. This was especially important because the USCIS won't mail paperwork abroad that they typically mail domestically. I was just going to use my mother's address and have her FedEx me stuff.