MARCH 2019 - AOS Filers

[Patience089 92]

Our package got delivered on March 10th. We havent heard back from them/ the check hasn't been cashed.

I already emailed the lockbox.

 

Does anyone know if we can just resend it? 

I'm afraid it got lost somewhere.

Edited March 25, 2019 by runninggirl

[DJClaire 134]

8 minutes ago, runninggirl said:

Our package got delivered on March 10th. We havent heard back from them/ the check hasn't been cashed.

I already emailed the lockbox.

 

Does anyone know if we can just resend it? 

I'm afraid it got lost somewhere.

Ours was delivered Saturday 9th March and we are in the same situation. No correspondence and no money drawn.

Can you send me the email address for the lockbox and ideally a phone number?

 

[crono_clone 213]

17 hours ago, PaulaMarie said:

I have already sent my AOS package. I just read now that you still need to fill up I-693 even the DS3025 is still valid. Is that true? I just send them a copy of my DS3025. 🥺

No, as long as your DS-3205 is complete according to the instructions below then it should serve as a waiver for the I-693:

 

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Look at your DS-3025. If it has the ALL of the following items, you don't need an I-693 (Adults 19-49 yrs old).

1. Shots marked with a date (at least one of a series)

• MMR (two are required but if you have "insufficient time interval" Code B in the last column, then you get a waiver)
• Td or Tdap or DT or DTP or DtaP (One date must be no longer than 10 years ago)
• Varicella (Either a check by "Vaccine" with a date, OR a check by "Varicella History" if you had chickenpox. History gets you a waiver)
• Influenza (during flu season)** see note below because you may be okay without it. If it is not flu season, the waiver in the last column is Code F.
• Everything else marked "not age appropriate" Code A, insufficient time interval B, not flu season F, contraindicated C...things that allow a waiver.

NOTE: If you have shots missing and no waiver for them, stop here and see a Civil Surgeon. "Most of the shots" isn't complete. A note from your home country doctor won't count. All shots must be recorded on the DS-3025 or waived. You will have to take your doctor note to a Civil Surgeon and get him to record it on an official form.

2. The new form has a summary section. It may be marked:

"US vaccination requirements COMPLETE (Requesting a Blanket Waiver)"

But instructions I have seen says it is only marked for immigrant visas. I know In London they leave section 2 unmarked at K1 medicals.

3. Signed and dated by the doctor

The unknown with this new form is--will every adjudicator across the US know how to interpret the summary section? Their policy manual says:

"The officer should be aware that civil surgeons may improperly mark the boxes because they may misunderstand the meaning of these boxes. Therefore, the officer should determine, from the vaccination assessment completed by the civil surgeon, whether the applicant received all vaccines, which blanket waivers should be granted, and whether the applicant requires any other waivers. The officer should exercise discretion in reviewing the vaccination chart and when evaluating the results boxes at the bottom of the vaccination assessment chart. If the civil surgeon did not check any result boxes, the officer should only return the form for corrective action if he or she is unable to ascertain whether the applicant is admissible. "

While this is not directly addressing the new form that has a "Summary" instead of a "Results" section, I believe the intent is that the adjudicator should look and see if the four required shots (or waivers) are present and accept the form even if the doctor doesn't do the summary to their liking. No guarantees, but I would certainly use the DS-3025 if I knew I had all the required shots.

**Note on flu shot: Flu shots are required for adults of all ages if your visa exam was between (Oct 1 and March 31). But if the AOS adjudicator picks up your case when it is not flu season, you will be excused. And the reverse is true. The adjudicator picks up your case during flu season, but sees it was NOT flu season when you had your medical exam, you are also excused because the date they go by is the date of your visa exam to determine if you were current on that date. Keep in mind that if you go to a civil surgeon for an I-693, then you are resetting the medical exam date for immunizations and you may have to get second doses of shots or a flu shot to become current on your new immunization date of record.

 

 

[crono_clone 213]

3 hours ago, lotusflower16 said:

Hey guys, is the receipt number for the advanced parole and work permit supposed to be the same? Received three text messages last night, 2 of the same receipt # and 1 other. I’m guessing because work permit and AP is a combo card the receipt #s are the same? Or should I have gotten three different ones? Thanks! 

Hmm you should have gotten 3 different ones, my husband should be getting a combo card two but we got different receipt numbers for the AP, EAD, and I-485.

[Patience089 92]

41 minutes ago, DJClaire said:

Ours was delivered Saturday 9th March and we are in the same situation. No correspondence and no money drawn.

Can you send me the email address for the lockbox and ideally a phone number?

 

LockboxSupport@uscis.dhs.gov

 

800-375-5283 < it says to call that number on their website
 

[DJClaire 134]

18 minutes ago, runninggirl said:

LockboxSupport@uscis.dhs.gov

 

800-375-5283 < it says to call that number on their website
 

Thank you! I have E Mailed them and called them. My call has been escalated and I am currently awaiting a callback. Basically, anyone who has been waiting longer than 15 days is encouraged to call as you should have heard from them by then. I will keep you posted on what they say.

[Kyle&Ana 718]

Hey guys updating my case with u my marchiesss!!!

 

so we sent the package march 15th

Packet delivered march 17th

they charge us $1225 in march 21th

today in the morning i received 3 text messages with three different numbers. One just changed in march and 21 saying they accepted the biometrics fee and the other numbers have MARCH 18 th so i bet that is my NOA1..

 

nothing in the mail yet but i am so happy because i also received my social security number in mail with my new last name on friday!! So things are going super  for now!

 

i just have a doubt, all of my numbers start with MSC what that means???

Edited March 25, 2019 by Kyle&Ana

[Pittsburgfiler 62]

I will be joining this journey. I filed 03/04/19 to Chicago lockbox, recieved by R. Mercado on 03/05/19 at 2:22pm. It’s 3 weeks now and I have not heard a word from them

[paulsquare 76]

4 minutes ago, Kyle&Ana said:

Hey guys updating my case with u my marchiesss!!!

 

so we sent the package march 15th

Packet delivered march 17th

they charge us $1225 in march 21th

today in the morning i received 3 text messages with three different numbers. One just changed in march and 21 saying they accepted the biometrics fee and the other numbers have MARCH 18 th so i bet that is my NOA1..

 

nothing in the mail yet but i am so happy because i also received my social security number in mail with my new last name on friday!! So things are going super  for now!

 

i just have a doubt, all of my numbers start with MSC what that means???

– EAC – Vermont Service Center;

– VSC – Vermont Service Center;

– WAC – California Service Center;

– CSC – California Service Center;

– LIN – Nebraska Service Center;

– NSC – Nebraska Service Center;

– SRC – Texas Service Center;

– TSC – Texas Service Center;

– MSC – National Benefits Center;

– NBC – National Benefits Center;

– IOE – ELIS (e-Filing); and

– YSC – Potomac Service Center

 

Edited March 25, 2019 by paulsquare

[Patience089 92]

12 minutes ago, DJClaire said:

Thank you! I have E Mailed them and called them. My call has been escalated and I am currently awaiting a callback. Basically, anyone who has been waiting longer than 15 days is encouraged to call as you should have heard from them by then. I will keep you posted on what they say.

I'll call them in a bit too.
I hope they can give you a good answer to why it is taking SO long.

[Laura93 36]

12 minutes ago, DJClaire said:

Thank you! I have E Mailed them and called them. My call has been escalated and I am currently awaiting a callback. Basically, anyone who has been waiting longer than 15 days is encouraged to call as you should have heard from them by then. I will keep you posted on what they say.

What did you say in the email? I'm going to send one today if the check hasnt been cleared but not sure what to say in it

[Jacobson 42]

43 minutes ago, crono_clone said:

No, as long as your DS-3205 is complete according to the instructions below then it should serve as a waiver for the I-693:

 

 

Some countries allow K non-immigrant visa applicants to defer their vaccinations until after they arrive in the U.S. If the beneficiary's vaccinations were not completed as part of the visa process, it is necessary to include form I-693- part 1, part 2-vaccination section, and part 5 in the application.

 

 

If the beneficiary's vaccinations were COMPLETED as part of the visa process, IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO INCLUDE FORM I-693 IN THE AOS SUBMISSION. All your medical information is enclosed in the brown envelope which was handed in at the POE. The envelope is then forwarded on to USCIS where it will be consolidated with the I-485 submission, once received. If you received a copy of the Vaccination Documentation Worksheet (Form DS-3025) from your Panel Physician, you may include a copy of that form in your AOS submission in place of Form I- 693

[DJClaire 134]

Waste of time calling and sitting on hold really.  😞 

 

So after the initial contact, I chose a callback option and I was escalated to an officer and the one I eventually spoke to, was of no use to me at all.

He was not able to see anything about my application on the system against my A Number. He has told me to call back in a week and E Mail the lockbox.

 

I asked if I should resend my pack and he said no. Sounds a bit worrying to be honest.

 

When I E Mailed I just explained that I sent it on March 7th. It was received 9th March and I have heard nothing. I also gave them my A Number and DOB. We will see if they can shed any light on it.

Edited March 25, 2019 by DJClaire

[Pittsburgfiler 62]

1 minute ago, DJClaire said:

Waste of time calling and sitting on hold really.  😞 

 

So after the initial contact, I was escalated to an officer and the one I eventually spoke to, was of no use to me at all. He was not able to see anything about my application on the system against my A Number. He has told me to call back in a week and E Mail the lockbox.

 

I asked if I should resend my pack and he said no. Sounds a bit worrying to be honest.

I called them and emailed last week too and they couldn’t help. I’m still waiting 

[Patience089 92]

8 minutes ago, DJClaire said:

Waste of time calling and sitting on hold really.  😞 

 

So after the initial contact, I chose a callback option and I was escalated to an officer and the one I eventually spoke to, was of no use to me at all.

He was not able to see anything about my application on the system against my A Number. He has told me to call back in a week and E Mail the lockbox.

 

I asked if I should resend my pack and he said no. Sounds a bit worrying to be honest.

 

When I E Mailed I just explained that I sent it on March 7th. It was received 9th March and I have heard nothing. I also gave them my A Number and DOB. We will see if they can shed any light on it.

I've just talked to them as well and I got the same response.
She said it is completely normal that they are taking that long * cough cough*
I might call tomorrow again and ask to speak to a supervisor.

My husband thinks we should just send it to them again. Worst case we can stop one check, so the application becomes invalid anyways. But I don't know.