AOS Rejection notice - Form I-765 (old and new)

[simonplus 0]

Hi there,

Today I received the AOS packet back from USCIS with four I-794 rejection notices.

The first two were related to form I-130 and I-485. Incredibly, I did not sign the checks

The other two are kind of confusing and that's where I need your help. You can find them in the attachments.

1- (New Application for Employment Authorization or I-765 form)

The rejection notice states that

a) "The payment amount is incorrect." However, we all know that if form I-765 is filed along with form I-485, the fee is waived. I called USCIS and it seems like this form was rejected because form I-485 was as well rejected. However, I was very confused with the explanation I was given by the operator.

b) "The eligibility code you provided on your I-765 (c9) requires proof than an I-485 has been submitted." I like to think that this note is also related to the rejection of form I-485

2- (Previous Application for Employment Authorization or I-765 form)

A question on the latest Employment Authorization Form asked if I had ever applied for an employment authorization card and to provide proof in case I did.

As I was granted permission to work for my OPT, I included in the packet a previous I-765 form I had submitted.

To my surprise, one of the rejection notices referred to the "old" I-765 form. The notice, like for the one on latest I-765 form I submitted, stated that the payment amount was incorrect.

Can any of you shed some light on these issues?

Thank you all in advance.

S

Rejection Notice.pdf

[Cheezees 1,514]

You have to let us know what payment you submitted.

[simonplus 0]

$1070 for the I-485 form and $420 for the I-130 form

[arken 4,197]

1. Rejection for the new EAD is definitely because of the rejection of i485. So it will be resolved once you resubmit the package with signed checks.

2. Did you submit the old copy of old EAD application form that was submitted to USCIS? If so, they might have thought you applied for a new one and that's why that rejection letter is for. You were supposed to include the copy of the OPT card not the packet of previous EAD application form.

Edited April 22, 2016 by arken

[simonplus 0]

I did submit the copy of old EAD; however, everything was clearly labelled and I don't see how they could have made such a mistake . But I ll go with your recommendation. I will include copy of employment card.

[Hypnos 6,576]

You have to make it easy for them. Federal agencies, particularly USCIS, are not known for employing Mensa members.

Edited April 22, 2016 by Hypnos