September 2017 AOS Filers

[Ilovecake 11]

2 hours ago, Valex said:

Hi Ilovecake,

 

When you call this number  1-800-375-5283 the voice operator will give you options to talk to a customer representative (be patient listening to instructions until you entered your case number then you will have option to speak to a customer representative). But they don't know anything about your case so request them to transfer you to TIER 2 officer. 

 

When did you get your receipt notice? Usually biometrics is 3 weeks after they accepted it.

 

Val

Thanks! 

 

Received date - September 25th

Notice date - September 29th

 

However I only received my Noa last week - we have recently moved home and the mail direction is delaying our mail. 

 

Also, that is the exact same number I called, when I enter my receipt number I am told (by the automated voice) that my receipt number is not found.  

 

So it is impossible to get through to anyone with my receipt number not being recognised. 

[valkyriex 194]

9 minutes ago, Ilovecake said:

Thanks! 

 

Received date - September 25th

Notice date - September 29th

 

However I only received my Noa last week - we have recently moved home and the mail direction is delaying our mail. 

 

Also, that is the exact same number I called, when I enter my receipt number I am told (by the automated voice) that my receipt number is not found.  

 

So it is impossible to get through to anyone with my receipt number not being recognised. 

You were probably scheduled this week or next week :/ 

Have you checked your case status online? It's impossible that it's not found when you could check your case in USCIS case status. 

 

 

 

[Ilovecake 11]

3 minutes ago, Valex said:

You were probably scheduled this week or next week :/ 

Have you checked your case status online? It's impossible that it's not found when you could check your case in USCIS case status. 

 

 

 

For some reason when I enter all my receipt numbers one by one in the USCIS case status I get -

 

Validation Error(s)
You must correct the following error(s) before proceeding:

• My Case Status does not recognize the receipt number entered. Please check your receipt number and try again. If you need further assistance, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

 

I will just look around for contact details to speak or mail someone. Thank you 

[Chelleyandaaron 528]

27 minutes ago, Ilovecake said:

For some reason when I enter all my receipt numbers one by one in the USCIS case status I get -

 

Validation Error(s)
You must correct the following error(s) before proceeding:

• My Case Status does not recognize the receipt number entered. Please check your receipt number and try again. If you need further assistance, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

 

I will just look around for contact details to speak or mail someone. Thank you 

is it a number beginning MSC?

 

[Ilovecake 11]

8 minutes ago, Chelleyandaaron said:

is it a number beginning MSC?

 

Yes it is 

[Chelleyandaaron 528]

10 minutes ago, Ilovecake said:

Yes it is 

I can run a check for a range of 500 numbers at a time - if you want to message me the first bit of your case number ( the MSC17918...) i can check a batch for you. i use the case tracker app on the iphone. you don't need to give me your exact number if you don't want to  - just something in the 400 before yours...

 

what date is on your i797?

Edited October 19, 2017 by Chelleyandaaron

[eastcoastgroove 329]

10 minutes ago, Ilovecake said:

Yes it is 

So it won't let you speak to someone, even though when your number doesnt work it tells you to call?? My numbers didn't work for a week either, but they started working a day after I received the NOA1 in the mail (last week), so I never had to call.  I'm not sure if USCIS has one large call centre or if each one has their own, but maybe you could try to use your old WAC # to get through to a person and go from there???

[Ilovecake 11]

22 minutes ago, Chelleyandaaron said:

I can run a check for a range of 500 numbers at a time - if you want to message me the first bit of your case number ( the MSC17918...) i can check a batch for you. i use the case tracker app on the iphone. you don't need to give me your exact number if you don't want to  - just something in the 400 before yours...

 

what date is on your i797?

Thank you I'll message u! 

[Ilovecake 11]

19 minutes ago, eastcoastgroove said:

So it won't let you speak to someone, even though when your number doesnt work it tells you to call?? My numbers didn't work for a week either, but they started working a day after I received the NOA1 in the mail (last week), so I never had to call.  I'm not sure if USCIS has one large call centre or if each one has their own, but maybe you could try to use your old WAC # to get through to a person and go from there???

Exactly! 

 

That is a good idea I will try using my WAC number to get through. Thank you ! 

[VictorDM 25]

Hello! I am new to the this forum. I am a september filer -- September 22nd. I have done my biometrics (October 6)....now I wait! Good luck to all of you!

[Chelleyandaaron 528]

23 hours ago, Ilovecake said:

Exactly! 

 

That is a good idea I will try using my WAC number to get through. Thank you ! 

I just replied to your message - let us know how it goes with the WAC number x good luck

 

[Chelleyandaaron 528]

Some information in case there are more late September filers who are getting 'validation error' when they try checking their case on a case tracker. 

 

I have run checks for batches of case numbers beginning MSC17919 using a case tracker app - these are cases from around 22nd spetember onwards - and LOTS of them have the validation error showing.  This must be a system problem at USCIS end.

[PR&PR 325]

Anyone can enlighten us as far as why the GC process goes faster with an interview? From my  reading I thought it was quite the contrary. Thank you.

[Redheadguy03 505]

22 hours ago, PR&PR said:

Anyone can enlighten us as far as why the GC process goes faster with an interview? From my  reading I thought it was quite the contrary. Thank you.

It usually goes faster because if it's not going to the same place as everyone else's for processing. Less applicants to deal with means faster processing. (common sense) 

 

Like my local office is Montana and they are further ahead then everyone in processing times. Unfortunately, I have to wait and hope to get an interview, otherwise it goes to California I believe. Which takes forever. 

Edited October 23, 2017 by Redheadguy03

[PR&PR 325]

1 hour ago, Redheadguy03 said:

It usually goes faster because if it's not going to the same place as everyone else's for processing. Less applicants to deal with means faster processing. (common sense) 

 

Like my local office is Montana and they are further ahead then everyone in processing times. Unfortunately, I have to wait and hope to get an interview, otherwise it goes to California I believe. Which takes forever. 

I thought most people were getting interviews, so less people in line when it comes to the no interview ...as you say less people to deal with means faster processing (common sense).