Need help- no receipt number (merged)

[nyokie 572]

My lawyer file the I-130 between July 11-14. When my husband Called theLaywer she said they have submitted the I-140 and to call them back in 2 weeks.

I email her and she said they still waiting on a receipt number from USCIS,

This week make 2 weeks.

Question is this normal? Anyone else have this problem because I notice some people send their after mine and they already have their receipts number.

[afortunada 182]

It took one and a half weeks for my snail mail to reach me.

Just a question, though... Your lawyer sent the I-130 petition via certified mail/private post, right? She needs to give you the tracking number for that - if the tracking number says it was delivered/accepted by USCIS then there's no need to panic - the mail just takes a while occasionally. Also, did USCIS cash your check yet? If they cashed your check (as they usually do this very quickly) that's one way to know they've received your case, too!

If your lawyer does NOT have a tracking number and confirmation of receipt for you, then BE CAREFUL. I had a lawyer who told me he sent in all my forms and due to my ignorance at the time, I found out two months later that our papers were never sent (and actually had never even been completed). My husband and I wasted two precious months apart because of that. Please ask her a ton of questions and demand proof. You can also request a copy of your file which should have all of your paperwork - she is legally required to hand over all documents in your file.

[nyokie 572]

It took one and a half weeks for my snail mail to reach me.

Just a question, though... Your lawyer sent the I-130 petition via certified mail/private post, right? She needs to give you the tracking number for that - if the tracking number says it was delivered/accepted by USCIS then there's no need to panic - the mail just takes a while occasionally. Also, did USCIS cash your check yet? If they cashed your check (as they usually do this very quickly) that's one way to know they've received your case, too!

If your lawyer does NOT have a tracking number and confirmation of receipt for you, then BE CAREFUL. I had a lawyer who told me he sent in all my forms and due to my ignorance at the time, I found out two months later that our papers were never sent (and actually had never even been completed). My husband and I wasted two precious months apart because of that. Please ask her a ton of questions and demand proof. You can also request a copy of your file which should have all of your paperwork - she is legally required to hand over all documents in your file.

I will have to ask for a tracking or something. At least she should have having us a tracking number or something.

A friend told me about the lawyer and said she use the lawyer to filer for her. A friend got straight and everything.

This is making me upset.

[afortunada 182]

Don't get upset yet! It could just be taking a while to receive the notice.

My friend had success with my awful lawyer, too, which is why I signed up with him first (she highly recommended him). He then had a stroke which made him unable to properly perform his job so, although he helped her a lot, he was completely negligent in our case due to unforeseen circumstances, so it can happen.

If you do find out she didn't file, you can ask for your money back and demand everything in your file.

[nyokie 572]

Can I call the USCIS to find out if they received my mail for I-130 by give them our name FOB etc? Don't have receipt number or anything.

If so what number or email?

[aaron2020 11,651]

You need a case number in order for USCIS to discuss your case with you.

How long ago did you mail the I-130? Is that what you expect them to receive?

[ayceman 3]

My lawyer file the I-130 between July 11-14. When my husband Called theLaywer she said they have submitted the I-140 and to call them back in 2 weeks.

I email her and she said they still waiting on a receipt number from USCIS,

This week make 2 weeks.

Question is this normal? Anyone else have this problem because I notice some people send their after mine and they already have their receipts number.

When I filed in November of last year it took about ten days where I received the actual text message from USCIS that my case was received, but I requested my lawyer to send me the tracking number as soon as the package was mailed and honestly the only reason I used a lawyer was my prepaid legal covered it if not I would have done it myself. Get the tracking number, Nothing really goes in order I got my NOA2 in 26 days back then and there was people who sent it before me and got their two weeks after. Now from what I see on processing times it is taking longer.

[nyokie 572]

Don't get upset yet! It could just be taking a while to receive the notice.

My friend had success with my awful lawyer, too, which is why I signed up with him first (she highly recommended him). He then had a stroke which made him unable to properly perform his job so, although he helped her a lot, he was completely negligent in our case due to unforeseen circumstances, so it can happen.

If you do find out she didn't file, you can ask for your money back and demand everything in your file.[/quote

It's the same reason why omens up with this lawyer because a friend recommended her,

Yeah I will ask for my money back but I will wait til next week.

[nyokie 572]

When I filed in November of last year it took about ten days where I received the actual text message from USCIS that my case was received, but I requested my lawyer to send me the tracking number as soon as the package was mailed and honestly the only reason I used a lawyer was my prepaid legal covered it if not I would have done it myself. Get the tracking number, Nothing really goes in order I got my NOA2 in 26 days back then and there was people who sent it before me and got their two weeks after. Now from what I see on processing times it is taking longer.

I understand, thanks for sharing I wonder if that what they waiting on NOA1 the let me know. But I will not give up hope. I mostly only want to known if USICS has received it and once I know am cool with it. But I thank you for sharing I appreciate you and others that reply.

[nyokie 572]

Hi wold I have a question for you. First of all congrats and wish you all the best.

I am July 3016 filer and am just trying to finger out if any of you have experienced what am going through now.

This is crazy now listen....my lawyer mailed the I-130 package to USCIS Between JUY 11-15. My husband called USCIS today and said they didn't received anything and said it take a month to hit the system.

I email her yesterday and told her to send us the tracking of the package she sent to USCIS and she reply last night and said she will contact my husband.

I will hear what she have to say.

I just want to know if your package took this long to get any email or mail and receipt numbers?? The lawyer said they still waiting on USCIS to send then the receipt number.

I honestly don't understand it.

[JFH 12,190]

Without the tracking number you have no way of knowing if it reached USCIS or not.

Is there any reason why you are using a lawyer? It can slow the process down. And I'm surprised this lawyer hadn't been able to give you exact details regarding the tracking number of the package. After all, you are paying her good money to work for you!

[dwheels76 5,468]

Hi wold I have a question for you. First of all congrats and wish you all the best.

I am July 3016 filer and am just trying to finger out if any of you have experienced what am going through now.

This is crazy now listen....my lawyer mailed the I-130 package to USCIS Between JUY 11-15. My husband called USCIS today and said they didn't received anything and said it take a month to hit the system.

I email her yesterday and told her to send us the tracking of the package she sent to USCIS and she reply last night and said she will contact my husband.

I will hear what she have to say.

I just want to know if your package took this long to get any email or mail and receipt numbers?? The lawyer said they still waiting on USCIS to send then the receipt number.

I honestly don't understand it.

If your lawyer didn't include the G1145 to get email and or text when you are received and get receipt number than yes you have to wait for the hardcopy notice We call NOA1) that can take 2 to 4 weeks to receive.

So you are within the timeline nothing to be concerned with.

[nyokie 572]

Without the tracking number you have no way of knowing if it reached USCIS or not.

Is there any reason why you are using a lawyer? It can slow the process down. And I'm surprised this lawyer hadn't been able to give you exact details regarding the tracking number of the package. After all, you are paying her good money to work for you!

Yeah without it I can't do anything.

Yeah ther bus a resin why I get a lawyer, I never know it will slow the process down and am not looking to jump the lines. Why it will slow the proc as down? Because they will take their own time and may miss a mistake?

Waiting for my husband to call the lawyer.

[nyokie 572]

If your lawyer didn't include the G1145 to get email and or text when you are received and get receipt number than yes you have to wait for the hardcopy notice We call NOA1) that can take 2 to 4 weeks to receive.

So you are within the timeline nothing to be concerned with.

Most likely they included because they did more then one person paperwork before so they should know they have to file the G1145.

I really don't know what going one it can be a part of waiting 3-4 weeks for NOA1.

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

Can you track your check to see if it has been cashed?