April 2017 AOS Filers

[Beefheart 31]

47 minutes ago, OBGYNKENOBI said:

I'm quite concern now that its been 20  days since NOA1 notice date(though i didn't really have the knowledge as to how long should we really wait for it in the mail, i understand standard is 7-10 business days, who knows how long is the standard at USCIS), and still no bio letter in the mail. so I'm gonna call them tomorrow just to check if they've mailed it at least if they did I'd be able to get that info compared to not doing anything and then receive a notice coming from them telling me i didn't show up for that appointment when in fact i didn't receive any..

i will let you guys know...

here's to hoping it'll pop up in the mail first thing tomorrow before i call them.    you gotta have faith faith faith

I don't usually gee myself up, but I believe mine will turn up in the mail tomorrow also. Positive mental attitude.

[Mwar 14]

On 5/20/2017 at 3:24 AM, OBGYNKENOBI said:

oh my...im trying to not freak out..i think im gonna call them anytime soon...i hope my bio appointment did not get lost in the mail....

 

9 hours ago, OBGYNKENOBI said:

I'm quite concern now that its been 20  days since NOA1 notice date(though i didn't really have the knowledge as to how long should we really wait for it in the mail, i understand standard is 7-10 business days, who knows how long is the standard at USCIS), and still no bio letter in the mail. so I'm gonna call them tomorrow just to check if they've mailed it at least if they did I'd be able to get that info compared to not doing anything and then receive a notice coming from them telling me i didn't show up for that appointment when in fact i didn't receive any..

i will let you guys know...

here's to hoping it'll pop up in the mail first thing tomorrow before i call them.    you gotta have faith faith faith

We have the similar timelines. Docs received Apr 26 and they sent out noa1 on May 2nd. Also still waiting on biometrics and I feel like i can't wait any longer. Hopefully it comes in tomorrow. What's your field office? I wonder if that's the cause of the delay

[yutekao 43]

On 2017/5/20 at 10:36 PM, narakthisud said:

That's a very valid reason to call them. Definitely concerning, especially if all three applications were in the same envelope/box. Good luck with your call. From what I've heard, it takes a long time to reach someone at USCIS who has any power to do anything.

 

So I called the USCIS this morning and the tier 2 officer gave me a receipt number and told me my I-765 was rejected because we sent an incorrect fee but how is that possible? My wife sent her I-131 and I-765 included in the AOS package. So the I-131 and I-765 should be free.

 

did anyone ran into the same problem with me? Also how long does it take to get your rejection letter? Any info will be appreciated!

 

 

 

 

[narakthisud 174]

49 minutes ago, yutekao said:

So I called the USCIS this morning and the tier 2 officer gave me a receipt number and told me my I-765 was rejected because we sent an incorrect fee but how is that possible? My wife sent her I-131 and I-765 included in the AOS package. So the I-131 and I-765 should be free.

You are correct that the fees for your EAD (and AP) are waived if applying at the same time as AOS. Did you include a check for the correct amount? I paid $1225 and all three of my applications were accepted without any rejection letter.

 

I'd follow up to ensure 1) the payment amount was correct; 2) if so, that it was deducted from your checking account and 3) if so, call back USCIS to ask what your options are. I've seen others here mention that if you re-send your EAD and/or AP package with a copy of your AOS NOA1 that USCIS will waive the fee as if it was filed concurrently.

 

Good luck and sorry to hear that you're having trouble.

[yutekao 43]

8 minutes ago, narakthisud said:

You are correct that the fees for your EAD (and AP) are waived if applying at the same time as AOS. Did you include a check for the correct amount? I paid $1225 and all three of my applications were accepted without any rejection letter.

 

I'd follow up to ensure 1) the payment amount was correct; 2) if so, that it was deducted from your checking account and 3) if so, call back USCIS to ask what your options are. I've seen others here mention that if you re-send your EAD and/or AP package with a copy of your AOS NOA1 that USCIS will waive the fee as if it was filed concurrently.

 

Good luck and sorry to hear that you're having trouble.

 

Yes the USCIS already cashed the check of $1225 and i already received my NOA1 letter for I-485 and I-131 so I don't know why the tier 2 officer told me that my wife sent in an incorrect fee for I-765....

 

Sounds like there's a mistake on the USCIS part thinking that my wife filed separately for the I-765.

 

What we will do now is wait for the I-765 rejection letter and then send it back again with the I-485 NOA1 letter. 

 

I can't believe that we have sent in everything with a cover letter and the USCIS still made a mistake....

 

 

[EmilyUK 10]

4 minutes ago, yutekao said:

 

Yes the USCIS already cashed the check of $1225 and i already received my NOA1 letter for I-485 and I-131 so I don't know why the tier 2 officer told me that my wife sent in an incorrect fee for I-765....

 

Sounds like there's a mistake on the USCIS part thinking that my wife filed separately for the I-765.

 

What we will do now is wait for the I-765 rejection letter and then send it back again with the I-485 NOA1 letter. 

 

I can't believe that we have sent in everything with a cover letter and the USCIS still made a mistake....

 

 

Did you wife file for her I-765 as (c)(9)? If not, then what happened made sense. If you do not file as (c)(9) when filing concurrently, then you are not asking for the fee waver, and therefore still owe the fee.

 

Wait for the I-485 NOA1 (I-797C) and refile the I-765 under (c)(9) classification with a photocopy of the I-485 NOA1.

[narakthisud 174]

17 minutes ago, yutekao said:

I can't believe that we have sent in everything with a cover letter and the USCIS still made a mistake....

Not a surprise, to be honest. While myself and many others have been lucky, the folks who work for USCIS are human beings. Plus, this is the federal government after all.

[narakthisud 174]

12 minutes ago, EmilyUK said:

Did you wife file for her I-765 as (c)(9)? If not, then what happened made sense. If you do not file as (c)(9) when filing concurrently, then you are not asking for the fee waver, and therefore still owe the fee.

Ah! Good point. There was someone else here on VJ who didn't file as a (c)(9) and was rejected. I'm wondering if that's the case here, too.

[yutekao 43]

1 hour ago, EmilyUK said:

Did you wife file for her I-765 as (c)(9)? If not, then what happened made sense. If you do not file as (c)(9) when filing concurrently, then you are not asking for the fee waver, and therefore still owe the fee.

 

Wait for the I-485 NOA1 (I-797C) and refile the I-765 under (c)(9) classification with a photocopy of the I-485 NOA1.

Yes we did file under C9

[OBGYNKENOBI 32]

15 hours ago, Mwar said:

 

We have the similar timelines. Docs received Apr 26 and they sent out noa1 on May 2nd. Also still waiting on biometrics and I feel like i can't wait any longer. Hopefully it comes in tomorrow. What's your field office? I wonder if that's the cause of the delay

Hi! good morning..so nothing in the mail this morning yet... the nearest field office to me is Reno, Nevada and NBC is working on my case...they did not mention anything in the notices for any transfer of field office. im gonna call them before the day ends. crossing fingers here that they have the schedule 

[Beefheart 31]

24 minutes ago, OBGYNKENOBI said:

Hi! good morning..so nothing in the mail this morning yet... the nearest field office to me is Reno, Nevada and NBC is working on my case...they did not mention anything in the notices for any transfer of field office. im gonna call them before the day ends. crossing fingers here that they have the schedule 

Let us know how you get on and what -- if anything -- they tell you.

There's no mail scheduled for me today apparently (no notification from USPS) so I guess I'll just have to hope the biometrics notification turns up tomorrow.

[lovewins2016 73]

1 hour ago, yutekao said:

Yes we did file under C9

Hi @yutekao. I'm sorry to hear about what happened to your wife's I-765.  😵

 

 

 

 

[OBGYNKENOBI 32]

1 hour ago, Beefheart said:

Let us know how you get on and what -- if anything -- they tell you.

There's no mail scheduled for me today apparently (no notification from USPS) so I guess I'll just have to hope the biometrics notification turns up tomorrow.

okay so i just got off the phone with the kind lady representative and the only  thing that she can tell me is that uscis didn't send anything yet for the bio appointment schedule and that i have to wait it out if it has passed the 30th day mark(told me not to worry im still within timeframe)..so i guess another 7 days wait til i make that call again...oh well...now the waiting continues...

have a great week everyone!

[Sabazou 18]

May 18th received my RFE response. Waiting again for updates hoping it goes smoothly from here on out. Wife is desperate to start working and just drive a car like a normal person.

[Beefheart 31]

15 minutes ago, OBGYNKENOBI said:

okay so i just got off the phone with the kind lady representative and the only  thing that she can tell me is that uscis didn't send anything yet for the bio appointment schedule and that i have to wait it out if it has passed the 30th day mark(told me not to worry im still within timeframe)..so i guess another 7 days wait til i make that call again...oh well...now the waiting continues...

have a great week everyone!

So, the timeframe is within 30 days from receiving your NOA? Is that the NOA for AOS or EAD?AP? I ask as the USCIS phone app has different dates for the different forms having been received compared to the 'days active' number.

Currently, all three (AOS; AP; EAD) have been active for 34 days, yet the AOS dates from May 2nd, whereas the EAD and AP date from April 18th.

Where am I supposed to counting the 30 days from; just the AOS?