I-751 December 2017 Filers [merged threads]

[Roy&Chanel 109]

9 hours ago, miyon83 said:

Hi!

My I-751 package was delivered on 12/30 and NOA1 date is 1/2.

(California service center)

 

Can anyone update my info? Thanks in advance!

I cant update my info since my phone is so slow now...

 

now I’m waiting on biometrics letter and have been checking mail box everyday. But I haven’t received it..... I hope it comes sometime next week! 

Hey when did you receive the NOA letter on hand? 

Need the NOA issued date on letter and NOA received on hand

[Roy&Chanel 109]

Updated 1/20/2018

California Service Center (20 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

VJName

I-751 Date (submission)

NOA 1 Date

NOA 1 Received

Biometrics

Interview

Approved

Notes

Chidivj

12/4/2017

12/5/2017

12/8/2017

12/16/2017

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Vicky&Fritz

12/4/2017

1/2/2018

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ANF2014

12/5/2017

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jsdixie_uk

12/5/2017

12/11/2017

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EsmeraldaNGilmer

12/6/2017

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hmz

12/7/2017

12/11/2017

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Vladsayame

12/7/2017

12/15/2017

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1/2/2018

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Randy&Jhona

12/8/2017

12/11/2017

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1/2/2018

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Valerie3956

12/9/2017

12/11/2017

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1/12/2018

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E&E4EVER

12/14/2017

12/18/2017

12/22/2017

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Brien0512

12/16/2017

12/18/2017

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luckyanna

12/19/2017

12/21/2017

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Amhara

12/21/2017

12/26/2017

1/6/2018

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addy&julie

12/21/2017

12/22/2017

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awesomeduo

12/23/2017

12/27/2017

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SilverWind

12/22/2017

12/26/2017

1/3/2018

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Samoak7

12/26/2017

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WINNIEWOLF

12/29/2017

1/2/2018

1/5/2018

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Jovie&James

12/30/2017

1/5/2018

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miyon83

12/30/2017

1/2/2018

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Vermont Service Center (32 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

VJName

I-751 Date (submission)

NOA 1 Date

NOA 1 Received

Biometrics

Interview

Approved

Notes

Credo

11/27/2017

11/27/2017

12/30/2017

1/13/2018

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RHAS100

11/28/2017

12/1/2017

12/17/2017

1/9/2018

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Maritah

11/28/2017

12/1/2017

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SnLForever

11/29/2017

12/5/2017

12/30/2017

1/10/2018

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DeKi

12/1/2017

12/5/2017

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morkie

12/1/2017

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holidaywkhcx

12/6/2017

12/14/2017

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Casprushly

12/6/2017

12/11/2017

12/24/2017

1/23/2018

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laurak29

12/7/2017

12/11/2017

12/15/2017

1/11/2018

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Gborrello

12/7/2017

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kelcello5

12/8/2017

12/11/2017

12/26/2017

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Ausa

12/8/2017

12/12/2017

12/27/2017

1/24/2018

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chiquitabella29

12/11/2017

12/13/2017

12/26/2017

1/26/2018

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madpnd

12/11/2017

1/5/2018

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1503MichaelB

12/11/2017

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solus

12/11/2017

12/14/2017

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1/5/2018

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DoraS

12/14/2017

12/18/2017

12/31/2017

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klu&mna

12/15/2017

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michellewillis

12/16/2017

12/19/2017

12/29/2018

1/23/2018

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CharlieTanger

12/18/2017

12/22/2017

12/30/2017

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beccajayne93

12/18/2017

12/24/2017

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divorcedgayman

12/18/2017

12/18/2017

12/26/2017

1/25/2018

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amosherron

12/18/2017

12/26/2017

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journadian

12/18/2017

1/5/2018

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VishJ

12/18/2017

12/21/2017

1/8/2018

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classyam

12/18/2017

12/19/2018

12/23/2018

1/26/2018

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Basha

12/20/2017

12/20/2017

1/8/2018

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JDBLB

12/20/2017

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racheal&david

12/23/2017

1/10/2018

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2nd submission on 1/10/2018

Rob63

12/27/2017

1/3/2018

1/9/2018

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Roy&Chanel

12/29/2017

1/3/2018

1/11/2018

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MrsBronson

12/30/2017

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[JDBLB 1]

On 1/18/2018 at 1:04 PM, Roy&Chanel said:

what they even count holidays? Does State holidays count? Yeap give it a try on Monday!  Who knows might arrive today or tomorrow!

I'm praying for you!

 

On 1/18/2018 at 1:04 PM, Roy&Chanel said:

what they even count holidays? Does State holidays count? Yeap give it a try on Monday!  Who knows might arrive today or tomorrow!

I'm praying for you!

I have an update. I can't believe it. Our packet is returned today in our mail (shows that they received our packet on 12/26) and the reason is "the proper fee is not attached." #######!!!???? I ordered a cashiers check for $680 so I did not get the amount wrong!!! So are they saying it was not attached?? I'm 100% sure I put the check in the envelop and sent it!!!! My guess is whoever opened my packet lost my check because I put behind the last page of our document!!! And they say since we are to refile they want the new 2017 version form. At least we know what happened...not a December filer anymore  

also just FYI, the packet they sent back: they took out the only staple we used (we didn't use any paper clips and folders because I heard that they don't like any) and just two rubber bands to put our files together and the envelop wasn't even completely sealed. They also put all our photos in a small plastic bag. 

Edited January 21, 2018 by JDBLB

[brien0512 61]

9 hours ago, DoraS said:

 

My NOA date is on 12/18/2017 and still waiting for biometrics! It is getting a bit frustrating! Do you think it is normal waiting for that long?

Your not alone

[brien0512 61]

5 hours ago, JDBLB said:

 

I have an update. I can't believe it. Our packet is returned today in our mail (shows that they received our packet on 12/26) and the reason is "the proper fee is not attached." #######!!!???? I ordered a cashiers check for $680 so I did not get the amount wrong!!! So are they saying it was not attached?? I'm 100% sure I put the check in the envelop and sent it!!!! My guess is whoever opened my packet lost my check because I put behind the last page of our document!!! And they say since we are to refile they want the new 2017 version form. At least we know what happened...not a December filer anymore  

also just FYI, the packet they sent back: they took out the only staple we used (we didn't use any paper clips and folders because I heard that they don't like any) and just two rubber bands to put our files together and the envelop wasn't even completely sealed. They also put all our photos in a small plastic bag. 

Did you put the check on top of ur pocket and clip it? How come  they lost it... my pocket was also returned but it was on a very nice box n completely sealed... the only thing that they took off from my pocket all the clips n folders but it was filled nicely...

[JDBLB 1]

1 hour ago, brien0512 said:

Did you put the check on top of ur pocket and clip it? How come  they lost it... my pocket was also returned but it was on a very nice box n completely sealed... the only thing that they took off from my pocket all the clips n folders but it was filled nicely...

No I didn't clip it and I put in on the bottom of the packet cause that's the order in our cover letter...and it's a usps envelop but ripped a little that's what I meant by not sealed completely.

when you sent yours back did you include the original forms you sent them? Cause it says we have to include the NOA we got (the paper explaining why the packet was returned) but that NOA they stapled with our original forms and was stamped with receiving date. I'm not sure if we only have to put new version forms with that paper or with all our original forms too? 

[brien0512 61]

14 minutes ago, JDBLB said:

No I didn't clip it and I put in on the bottom of the packet cause that's the order in our cover letter...and it's a usps envelop but ripped a little that's what I meant by not sealed completely.

when you sent yours back did you include the original forms you sent them? Cause it says we have to include the NOA we got (the paper explaining why the packet was returned) but that NOA they stapled with our original forms and was stamped with receiving date. I'm not sure if we only have to put new version forms with that paper or with all our original forms too? 

Our problem in our pocket is to change form to newer version... so all i did is to download a newer version n put it on top, oh except the notice coz it should be on top of everything then sealed it n send it back. I didnt took the the origal form coz it was been printed RECORDED 

[Amhara 460]

8 hours ago, JDBLB said:

 

I have an update. I can't believe it. Our packet is returned today in our mail (shows that they received our packet on 12/26) and the reason is "the proper fee is not attached." #######!!!???? I ordered a cashiers check for $680 so I did not get the amount wrong!!! So are they saying it was not attached?? I'm 100% sure I put the check in the envelop and sent it!!!! My guess is whoever opened my packet lost my check because I put behind the last page of our document!!! 

Oh no!  Keep checking to see if the money order was cashed.  You may be able to cancel it and get a partial refund.  But if it is cashed, that’s time for criminal investigation!

 

When we sent off our money order, I always had the bank print off the name of the payee for protection.  When we were sending off the AOS, we got back from running errands and I was getting ready to send off the package and I couldn’t find the money order!  My heart sank because we were having a hard financial time in those early months and that was a big chunk of money!!  I almost cancelled it, thinking we lost it, and doing so would have cost a large cancellation fee.  

 

I really hope you can recoup some of the money from the money order!!!  Keep us posted!!

[Ausa 66]

9 hours ago, JDBLB said:

 

I have an update. I can't believe it. Our packet is returned today in our mail (shows that they received our packet on 12/26) and the reason is "the proper fee is not attached." #######!!!???? I ordered a cashiers check for $680 so I did not get the amount wrong!!! So are they saying it was not attached?? I'm 100% sure I put the check in the envelop and sent it!!!! My guess is whoever opened my packet lost my check because I put behind the last page of our document!!! And they say since we are to refile they want the new 2017 version form. At least we know what happened...not a December filer anymore  

also just FYI, the packet they sent back: they took out the only staple we used (we didn't use any paper clips and folders because I heard that they don't like any) and just two rubber bands to put our files together and the envelop wasn't even completely sealed. They also put all our photos in a small plastic bag. 

Damn.....

 

It's not good news, but at least you know what's going on and can work quickly to resubmit it and get it moving along again.

 

Good luck

[JDBLB 1]

I'm putting my packet together again but when I read the thing they sent me I think what they meant was that the amount on the check was wrong. I put $680 on one check. Any ideas? 

[JDBLB 1]

44 minutes ago, JDBLB said:

I'm putting my packet together again but when I read the thing they sent me I think what they meant was that the amount on the check was wrong. I put $680 on one check. Any ideas? 

It says "the proper fee is not attached. Please compare the amount you have sent with the amount required."

 

im really confused. I sent one check $680. I checked my bank account and that's exactly how much was taken from my account when I ordered a cashiers check. So they want two checks?! They did not return my original check so I cannot see. But it certainly is $680.

 

Why is this his happening to me????!!!

[Roy&Chanel 109]

On 1/21/2018 at 1:26 AM, JDBLB said:

 

I have an update. I can't believe it. Our packet is returned today in our mail (shows that they received our packet on 12/26) and the reason is "the proper fee is not attached." #######!!!???? I ordered a cashiers check for $680 so I did not get the amount wrong!!! So are they saying it was not attached?? I'm 100% sure I put the check in the envelop and sent it!!!! My guess is whoever opened my packet lost my check because I put behind the last page of our document!!! And they say since we are to refile they want the new 2017 version form. At least we know what happened...not a December filer anymore  

also just FYI, the packet they sent back: they took out the only staple we used (we didn't use any paper clips and folders because I heard that they don't like any) and just two rubber bands to put our files together and the envelop wasn't even completely sealed. They also put all our photos in a small plastic bag. 

I believe that the package cashier's check was lost because it was placed in the bottom of the documents. I placed mine by following the forum's sample, I slipped with a transparent pocket holder and punched on the very first page for their convenience.

Ur still on our December list! I'll just put a note to that.

Visit the bank asap right now and try to get your money back. 

As for the second filing, remember to write a personal check instead just for safety.

If you would like, don't forget to use a flat rate USPS box, with express priority, it costs 18.85USD, if you're sending on weekends, express priority is not needed, priority will be good enough. If you want, you can ask for a return receipt and certified mail. I did that by adding 3 dollars to it. Oh yes the box is quite filmsy inside, there's some spaces, so what I did was, I stuffed some bubble wrap stuffs or paper junks to make it in place. I don't want my documents to wobble around.

And yeap you MUST use the new version forms! Don't give them chance to return package! GOOD LUCK!

Don't use staples, the reason is because the officers are required to scan and copy, they need to put these documents into the system in PC. It'll be harder for them. Paperclips are fine, I did not use them though, I used Binder clips for big bank statements stacks and I punched them all with fasteners.

Here's the sample link:

Here's how my package look, as you can see I used these fasteners, you can get them at office depot or amazon. 

I used 4 fasteners for my stack, the black binder clips are a stack of each bank statements, the plastic folder in front page is where I slipped in the check, they can just cut the plastic off instead of removing the fasteners.

As for the highlighted stickers, those are the signed documents such as affidavits.

Hope that helps! Let me know when you're going to submit, I'll definitely still put u on our list!
 

And I just received an informed delivery that I have USCIS mail incoming, I'm hoping its biometrics, I mean there's nothing else to wait!

 

Edited January 22, 2018 by Roy&Chanel

[Casprushly 8]

11 hours ago, JDBLB said:

It says "the proper fee is not attached. Please compare the amount you have sent with the amount required."

 

im really confused. I sent one check $680. I checked my bank account and that's exactly how much was taken from my account when I ordered a cashiers check. So they want two checks?! They did not return my original check so I cannot see. But it certainly is $680.

 

Why is this his happening to me????!!!

Really sorry to hear how tough this is for you.

 

I think the advice you have got so far is good. Go to the bank and explain and see if you can get the money back. Then resend the application with a personal check. Or even two checks for separate filing and biometrics if it makes you feel better. As for the packet, mine was not nearly as thick as some, maybe 3/4" but I paper clipped each relevant section together and put the whole evidence packet in a folder with an itemized list written on the front. The check and cover letter were paper clipped to the front so the first thing you see is the check on top. I also took a photo of my check and my packet so I could confirm, just for my own sanity, that the payment amount, payee and address were correct. 

 

Good luck, remember you have a lot of support here, for questions or just to vent about the antiquated system we are all forced to use.

[JDBLB 1]

@Roy&Chanel @Casprushly Thank you both for the advice! I'll try to send it out again later today. My packet is not as thick either, we used an attorney for the AOS two years ago and he told us to not staple nor paper clip anything and said only send important evidence. I guess I'll paper clip my document this time sending back to make sure the check is not lost.

I include pretty much everything I have to show them, like deed, mortgage statement, tax returns, bank statement, insurance, affidavits, pictures, our wedding program, copy of plane tickets traveling in the country and abroad together. That's it. Hopefully is sufficient since I see a lot of people here have really thick packets.

As for the cashiers check, I think last time I went to the bank they said I can cancel it.

[Roy&Chanel 109]

7 minutes ago, JDBLB said:

@Roy&Chanel @Casprushly Thank you both for the advice! I'll try to send it out again later today. My packet is not as thick either, we used an attorney for the AOS two years ago and he told us to not staple nor paper clip anything and said only send important evidence. I guess I'll paper clip my document this time sending back to make sure the check is not lost.

I include pretty much everything I have to show them, like deed, mortgage statement, tax returns, bank statement, insurance, affidavits, pictures, our wedding program, copy of plane tickets traveling in the country and abroad together. That's it. Hopefully is sufficient since I see a lot of people here have really thick packets.

As for the cashiers check, I think last time I went to the bank they said I can cancel it.

If it weren't for bank statements, my stack will probably be thin too. Look at that big fat stack of binder clips 

I guess this is because my husband and I don't have the habit of bringing cash since there's alot of random people asking us for cash on streets and outside supermarkets in Atlanta.

All our purchases are used with cards, so our statements are around 7 pages each month per bank without ads!

Definitely put the check in front this time!

Take your time to fill up the new version PDF.

 

Edited January 22, 2018 by Roy&Chanel