December 2018 AOS Filers [merged threads]

[SMK 89 68]

For those who have recently mailed in their I-485/I-765/I-131, has anyone sent it via fedex? I sent my package via fedex to the fedex/ups/dhl address listed on USCIS' website (not the POBOX but the 131 South Dearborn, 3rd floor address). 

 

Has anyone else sent their package via fedex? How long did it take for them to notify you that it was received/or to cash your check? I sent my package via fedex thinking it'd be better than USPS with it being so close to the holidays. Fedex notified me that the package was delivered on Dec 13 at 10:26 AM. I still have no text or email notification and my check hasnt been cashed yet either. I know others that got a text 4 days after it was delivered (but that wasn't fedex).

 

I saw some other blogs that say that only the PO BOX deliveries get an electronic notification, or some that say FedEx takes longer. I thought I was doing a good thing getting it out of basic mail during this season  

 

Any insight would be greatly appreciated, starting the stress game again lol.. 

Edited December 19, 2018 by SMK 89

[Bic 16]

AOS package (i-485, I-864, i-765)

Sent: 12/08/2018

received:    12/10/2018

checks cashed: 12/18/2018

 

no electronic notice or hard copy as yet.

[SMK 89 68]

24 minutes ago, Bic said:

AOS package (i-485, I-864, i-765)

Sent: 12/08/2018

received:    12/10/2018

checks cashed: 12/18/2018

 

no electronic notice or hard copy as yet.

Thanks for sharing! Did you send it via FedEx? So I guess it took them 8 days from the date it was delivered to open yours/cash the check. At least a cash checked is a good sign!

[Bic 16]

3 minutes ago, SMK 89 said:

Thanks for sharing! Did you send it via FedEx? So I guess it took them 8 days from the date it was delivered to open yours/cash the check. At least a cash checked is a good sign!

i sent via usps

[Adrii 208]

4 hours ago, SMK 89 said:

For those who have recently mailed in their I-485/I-765/I-131, has anyone sent it via fedex? I sent my package via fedex to the fedex/ups/dhl address listed on USCIS' website (not the POBOX but the 131 South Dearborn, 3rd floor address). 

 

Has anyone else sent their package via fedex? How long did it take for them to notify you that it was received/or to cash your check? I sent my package via fedex thinking it'd be better than USPS with it being so close to the holidays. Fedex notified me that the package was delivered on Dec 13 at 10:26 AM. I still have no text or email notification and my check hasnt been cashed yet either. I know others that got a text 4 days after it was delivered (but that wasn't fedex).

 

I saw some other blogs that say that only the PO BOX deliveries get an electronic notification, or some that say FedEx takes longer. I thought I was doing a good thing getting it out of basic mail during this season  

 

Any insight would be greatly appreciated, starting the stress game again lol.. 

I also sent mine via UPS to the Dearborn street address on the 12/10 and it was received on the 12/12 and only we received the texts yesterday, so there’s a possibility you’ll get yours tonight ☺️

We didn’t receive any sort of electronic notification either and also thought sending it via UPS or FEDEX may be quicker but it seems it’s much of a muchbess if not a little slower.

 

Hang in there! Hope you get those text notifications tonight! 

[SMK 89 68]

9 minutes ago, Adrii said:

I also sent mine via UPS to the Dearborn street address on the 12/10 and it was received on the 12/12 and only we received the texts yesterday, so there’s a possibility you’ll get yours tonight ☺️

We didn’t receive any sort of electronic notification either and also thought sending it via UPS or FEDEX may be quicker but it seems it’s much of a muchbess if not a little slower.

 

Hang in there! Hope you get those text notifications tonight! 

Thanks for sharing! Aw so you got texts from USCIS yesterday saying they received it? Fingers crossed we get it tonight  It's so nerve wracking thinking they just didnt get it or something lol. 

[Adrii 208]

7 minutes ago, SMK 89 said:

Thanks for sharing! Aw so you got texts from USCIS yesterday saying they received it? Fingers crossed we get it tonight  It's so nerve wracking thinking they just didnt get it or something lol. 

They actually text my husband.. which is weird because my number was on the forms and I’m the foreigner lol so I’m not sure why he got the texts but it looked like this 

 

Oh I know the feeling I couldn’t understand why it was taking so long but it seems pretty standard yours snould come any day now ☺️

[ChuAni 1,191]

5 hours ago, SMK 89 said:

For those who have recently mailed in their I-485/I-765/I-131, has anyone sent it via fedex? I sent my package via fedex to the fedex/ups/dhl address listed on USCIS' website (not the POBOX but the 131 South Dearborn, 3rd floor address). 

 

Has anyone else sent their package via fedex? How long did it take for them to notify you that it was received/or to cash your check? I sent my package via fedex thinking it'd be better than USPS with it being so close to the holidays. Fedex notified me that the package was delivered on Dec 13 at 10:26 AM. I still have no text or email notification and my check hasnt been cashed yet either. I know others that got a text 4 days after it was delivered (but that wasn't fedex).

 

I saw some other blogs that say that only the PO BOX deliveries get an electronic notification, or some that say FedEx takes longer. I thought I was doing a good thing getting it out of basic mail during this season  

 

Any insight would be greatly appreciated, starting the stress game again lol.. 

I used FedEx..

It took 5 days to be delivered, then another 2 days to get notifications.

Don't worry, you will be notified soon.

[l-h 91]

@SMK 89 I sent mine with Fedex on Monday, it was delivered yesterday morning (Dec 18th). I can let you know when I get my NOA1, but I'm sure you will get yours sooner ☺️

[SMK 89 68]

22 minutes ago, Adrii said:

They actually text my husband.. which is weird because my number was on the forms and I’m the foreigner lol so I’m not sure why he got the texts but it looked like this 

 

Oh I know the feeling I couldn’t understand why it was taking so long but it seems pretty standard yours snould come any day now ☺️

 

Oh wow that's so strange because this time around, all the documents are basically coming from us (the beneficiary) except the I-864 technically. Then again, nothing surprises me anymore lol! I guess I'll tell hubby to keep a look out for texts on his end as well. Thanks again for the positiveness! 

[SMK 89 68]

4 minutes ago, l-h said:

@SMK 89 I sent mine with Fedex on Monday, it was delivered yesterday morning (Dec 18th). I can let you know when I get my NOA1, but I'm sure you will get yours sooner ☺️

I'd appreciate it! I'll let everyone know when I do, hopefully you're right lol! 

[ITMFA 241]

Got paper notices in the mail today! Excited to finally be able to get a Virgina driver's license this week  

[DA91450 19]

I sent I486/I765/I130/I864 to the filing address for the I485.... You mean I need to file all these forms separately?

[K1visaHopeful 2,814]

2 minutes ago, DA91450 said:

I sent I486/I765/I130/I864 to the filing address for the I485.... You mean I need to file all these forms separately?

*I131.

No you dont mail them separately. They all get filled out and then:

1)I485 and I864 are combined in one binder clip.

2)I765 in another binder clip.

3)I131 in another binder clip.

EACH of the three packages get their own Cover letter stating what is enclosed in each package.

AND THEN you put them all in one envelope and send them to the direct filing address for I485 to Chicago using the correct address depending on what method of shipment you use.

[DA91450 19]

3 minutes ago, K1visaHopeful said:

*I131.

No you dont mail them separately. They all get filled out and then:

1)I485 and I864 are combined in one binder clip.

2)I765 in another binder clip.

3)I131 in another binder clip.

EACH of the three packages get their own Cover letter stating what is enclosed in each package.

AND THEN you put them all in one envelope and send them to the direct filing address for I485 to Chicago using the correct address depending on what method of shipment you use.

 I didn't do that. I did one packet with one cover letter with all required documents as per instructions on the website.  You think they need duplicate copies of the passport, k1 visa, noa2, i-94, all that repeated x 3???