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13 hours ago, ko737 said:

Did you guys see that they are applying the public charge rule retroactively??

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-944

 

My question is about this part specifically “If you send your application or petition by commercial courier (for example, UPS, FedEx, or DHL), we will use the date on the courier receipt as the postmark date.”

 

We mailed our package before Feb 24, overnight shipping for Feb 22 delivery date, but on USCIS systems it says our forms were received Feb 24. We have already gotten EAD and case is ready to be scheduled for interview.

 

Do you think we will get RFE for I-944? 

 

I think it depends on how you sent it -- we had this issue when we sent our package. Only USPS has the ability to give a true postmark. We were hugely pressed for time so I called both UPS and FedEx and they both confirmed that they are unable to issue a postmark. If you sent it via USPS, then the postmark date is the date it was dropped off at the post office (our clerk was very sweet and stamped our box with the post-mark stamp like 4 times, in addition to the actual barcode sticker, so the date was very clear - 02/22)

 

If you sent it via FedEx or UPS, they can't issue a true postmark and so the date on the parcel was the date the package left the facility rather than the date it was received at the facility (the day you dropped it off). I know that the instructions say they'll use the receipt date (so hopefully you kept it!) but if you look back in the threads around late February/March when people were right at the deadline, a number of the packages that were sent by FedEx/UPS were rejected for not including the I-944, despite having the receipt to show they dropped it off prior to 02/24. The line you quoted was a big talking point but I'm not sure how many people were actually successful in fighting the rejections.

 

This is just what we were told, and it was confirmed when I asked the USPS clerk as well, but to me it sounds like it could be open to interpretation by the CO who has your file. 

02/22/20 -- AOS package (I-130/I-485/I-864/I-765/I-131) sent to USCIS

02/25/20 -- Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

03/17/20 -- Cheques cashed and text messages received

03/20/20 -- Received NOAs in the mail (I-130/I-486/I-765/I-131)

05/04/20 -- Received I-693 courtesy letter

10/11/20 -- Received biometrics notice (finally! Yay!)

10/21/20 -- Biometrics (I485/I765 Code 3, I-131 Code 2 in Hartford, CT)

10/23/20 -- Biometrics applied to all cases (I-485/I-765/I-131)

10/27/20 -- Case ready to be scheduled for an interview (location unknown 😅)

11/12/20 -- Second biometrics appointment (I-131, Code 2, in Pittsburgh, PA)

 

01/20/21 -- I-765 Expedite Request Submitted

01/29/21 -- I-765 Expedite Request Approved

02/01/21 -- I-765/I-131 Approved

 

02/16/21 -- Interview was Scheduled

02/17/21 -- Interview confirmed to be scheduled at the wrong FO, request to reschedule interview initiated

03/16/21 -- Interview cancelled, entered into scheduling queue for the correct FO

05/14/21 -- Interview rescheduled

06/25/21 -- Interview completed in Pittsburgh, approved on the spot 🙏❤️ 

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8 minutes ago, LilyKins said:

 

I think it depends on how you sent it -- we had this issue when we sent our package. Only USPS has the ability to give a true postmark. We were hugely pressed for time so I called both UPS and FedEx and they both confirmed that they are unable to issue a postmark. If you sent it via USPS, then the postmark date is the date it was dropped off at the post office (our clerk was very sweet and stamped our box with the post-mark stamp like 4 times, in addition to the actual barcode sticker, so the date was very clear - 02/22)

 

If you sent it via FedEx or UPS, they can't issue a true postmark and so the date on the parcel was the date the package left the facility rather than the date it was received at the facility (the day you dropped it off). I know that the instructions say they'll use the receipt date (so hopefully you kept it!) but if you look back in the threads around late February/March when people were right at the deadline, a number of the packages that were sent by FedEx/UPS were rejected for not including the I-944, despite having the receipt to show they dropped it off prior to 02/24. The line you quoted was a big talking point but I'm not sure how many people were actually successful in fighting the rejections.

 

This is just what we were told, and it was confirmed when I asked the USPS clerk as well, but to me it sounds like it could be open to interpretation by the CO who has your file. 

That’s really helpful, thank you!! Hopefully since it was accepted then without the form, that means we’re good to go. I wish they made it more clear that Fedex doesn’t have a true postmark date, otherwise we would have used USPS! If we end up getting an RFE for it, I will update the group. 

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44 minutes ago, ko737 said:

That’s really helpful, thank you!! Hopefully since it was accepted then without the form, that means we’re good to go. I wish they made it more clear that Fedex doesn’t have a true postmark date, otherwise we would have used USPS! If we end up getting an RFE for it, I will update the group. 

Right! I think that's why USCIS includes the bit about using the receipt date, because the receipt date will show the day you dropped it off vs. the posting date which would be the date it leaves the FedEx/UPS facility. We drove an extra eight hours (16 round trip) to make sure that we got our package to USPS before they closed at 1pm on a Saturday to get in before the deadline. It's a wild story 🤪.

02/22/20 -- AOS package (I-130/I-485/I-864/I-765/I-131) sent to USCIS

02/25/20 -- Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

03/17/20 -- Cheques cashed and text messages received

03/20/20 -- Received NOAs in the mail (I-130/I-486/I-765/I-131)

05/04/20 -- Received I-693 courtesy letter

10/11/20 -- Received biometrics notice (finally! Yay!)

10/21/20 -- Biometrics (I485/I765 Code 3, I-131 Code 2 in Hartford, CT)

10/23/20 -- Biometrics applied to all cases (I-485/I-765/I-131)

10/27/20 -- Case ready to be scheduled for an interview (location unknown 😅)

11/12/20 -- Second biometrics appointment (I-131, Code 2, in Pittsburgh, PA)

 

01/20/21 -- I-765 Expedite Request Submitted

01/29/21 -- I-765 Expedite Request Approved

02/01/21 -- I-765/I-131 Approved

 

02/16/21 -- Interview was Scheduled

02/17/21 -- Interview confirmed to be scheduled at the wrong FO, request to reschedule interview initiated

03/16/21 -- Interview cancelled, entered into scheduling queue for the correct FO

05/14/21 -- Interview rescheduled

06/25/21 -- Interview completed in Pittsburgh, approved on the spot 🙏❤️ 

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11 hours ago, ko737 said:

 

Yeah I know it’s for AOS. I’m hoping we won’t get an RFE to complete it, it’s a time consuming form. We have our receipt from when we mailed it out saying it was shipped Feb 21. That should count as the post marked date, but who knows. 

it is what it is.. if you have to do it, you have to do it 

duh

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My I-130 just got approved!

I am now going to have to take it to court and deal with my removal proceedings. Anyone have any idea what that’s going to be like?

2018-06: Entered the US on a B1/B2

2018-12: Met my partner, applied for extension of stay

2019-04: Request for evidence on extension

2019-08: Extension rejected :(

2019-08-28: Got engaged

2019-10-17: Got married. Started collecting docs, exams...

2020-1-20: Put into removal proceedings, probably due to the extension application :( My biggest regret is waiting too long after marriage to file I-130. Now my case will be handled by DHS in addition to USCIS and a judge needs to approve it.

2020-02-21: I-130 filed/received (priority date).
2020-02-25: USCIS: "Case received. Receipt notice was emailed"

2020-02-28: Did my fingerprints at USCIS, as scheduled by the removal proceedings letter

2020-03: Originally scheduled first hearing before a judge. Postponed to 2020-07 due to COVID-19. Hoping that the judge allows my case to await USCIS's decision.
2020-05-01: USCIS: "In Process. Your benefit request has been accepted and is under review."

2020-09-18: I-130 Approved!

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12 hours ago, INNSU09 said:

Just received my SSN Card in the mail!

🙏🏼

Congrats ! 

AOS from K1

January 31, 2020:  Sent AOS application packet.

February 4, 2020: NOA date.

February 10, 2020: NOAs received.

February 19, 2020: Biometrics notice received.

February 25, 2020: Biometrics Appt.

August 18, 2020: EAD Approval notice.

August 27, 2020: EAD card received.

August 28, 2020: " Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview " 

September 21, 2020: SNN card received.

January 14, 2021: " Interview was scheduled "

January 22, 2021 : Interview letter received.

February 24, 2021 : Interview day.

February 24, 2021 : " New card is being produced "

February 25, 2021 : " Case was approved "

March 2, 2021 : Approval Letter received in the mail

March 3, 2021 : " Card was picked up by the USPS "

March 3, 2021 : " Notice was returned to the USCIS because the Post Office could not deliver it "

March 4, 2021 : Green Card received in the mail

March 5, 2021 : " Card was delivered to me by the Post Office "

March 7, 2021 : " Duplicate Notice was mailed "

 

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Calling a tier one to try to get a call back from a tier two -- I ended up receiving the job I interviewed for a few weeks ago and they offered me a salary that is absolutely worth trying to fight for. So.. wish me luck! 😅 Already a 45 min wait time just to talk to a tier 1 "information specialist".

02/22/20 -- AOS package (I-130/I-485/I-864/I-765/I-131) sent to USCIS

02/25/20 -- Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

03/17/20 -- Cheques cashed and text messages received

03/20/20 -- Received NOAs in the mail (I-130/I-486/I-765/I-131)

05/04/20 -- Received I-693 courtesy letter

10/11/20 -- Received biometrics notice (finally! Yay!)

10/21/20 -- Biometrics (I485/I765 Code 3, I-131 Code 2 in Hartford, CT)

10/23/20 -- Biometrics applied to all cases (I-485/I-765/I-131)

10/27/20 -- Case ready to be scheduled for an interview (location unknown 😅)

11/12/20 -- Second biometrics appointment (I-131, Code 2, in Pittsburgh, PA)

 

01/20/21 -- I-765 Expedite Request Submitted

01/29/21 -- I-765 Expedite Request Approved

02/01/21 -- I-765/I-131 Approved

 

02/16/21 -- Interview was Scheduled

02/17/21 -- Interview confirmed to be scheduled at the wrong FO, request to reschedule interview initiated

03/16/21 -- Interview cancelled, entered into scheduling queue for the correct FO

05/14/21 -- Interview rescheduled

06/25/21 -- Interview completed in Pittsburgh, approved on the spot 🙏❤️ 

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On 9/22/2020 at 8:06 PM, Cornflake said:

Anyone from Los Angeles? Just wondering how long is the wait time.

Same here... I'm in Arizona but does anyone have Imperial County, CA or Imperial, CA as their Field Office?

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On 9/22/2020 at 8:06 PM, Cornflake said:

Anyone from Los Angeles? Just wondering how long is the wait time.

I live 1 hour from LA, idk if that counts for what you're looking.. But I'm waiting since February and no EAD yet, just biometrics

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Right so update on biometrics -- the tier 2 officer I spoke with was extremely rude, interrupted me a number of times while I was explaining, and said that she hadn't even heard of the "waiting 90 days past ASC opening".

 

She said there's literally nothing we can do but wait until it's scheduled. I asked whether or not I can call on day 91 for an inquiry and she repeated that they don't schedule biometrics so there's nothing to do but wait. So that's frustrating AF because we all know tier two officers can schedule biometrics appointments. 

02/22/20 -- AOS package (I-130/I-485/I-864/I-765/I-131) sent to USCIS

02/25/20 -- Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

03/17/20 -- Cheques cashed and text messages received

03/20/20 -- Received NOAs in the mail (I-130/I-486/I-765/I-131)

05/04/20 -- Received I-693 courtesy letter

10/11/20 -- Received biometrics notice (finally! Yay!)

10/21/20 -- Biometrics (I485/I765 Code 3, I-131 Code 2 in Hartford, CT)

10/23/20 -- Biometrics applied to all cases (I-485/I-765/I-131)

10/27/20 -- Case ready to be scheduled for an interview (location unknown 😅)

11/12/20 -- Second biometrics appointment (I-131, Code 2, in Pittsburgh, PA)

 

01/20/21 -- I-765 Expedite Request Submitted

01/29/21 -- I-765 Expedite Request Approved

02/01/21 -- I-765/I-131 Approved

 

02/16/21 -- Interview was Scheduled

02/17/21 -- Interview confirmed to be scheduled at the wrong FO, request to reschedule interview initiated

03/16/21 -- Interview cancelled, entered into scheduling queue for the correct FO

05/14/21 -- Interview rescheduled

06/25/21 -- Interview completed in Pittsburgh, approved on the spot 🙏❤️ 

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1 hour ago, LilyKins said:

Right so update on biometrics -- the tier 2 officer I spoke with was extremely rude, interrupted me a number of times while I was explaining, and said that she hadn't even heard of the "waiting 90 days past ASC opening".

 

She said there's literally nothing we can do but wait until it's scheduled. I asked whether or not I can call on day 91 for an inquiry and she repeated that they don't schedule biometrics so there's nothing to do but wait. So that's frustrating AF because we all know tier two officers can schedule biometrics appointments. 

USCIS is filled with retards. not surprised at the answer you got . 

duh

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1 hour ago, LilyKins said:

Right so update on biometrics -- the tier 2 officer I spoke with was extremely rude, interrupted me a number of times while I was explaining, and said that she hadn't even heard of the "waiting 90 days past ASC opening".

 

She said there's literally nothing we can do but wait until it's scheduled. I asked whether or not I can call on day 91 for an inquiry and she repeated that they don't schedule biometrics so there's nothing to do but wait. So that's frustrating AF because we all know tier two officers can schedule biometrics appointments. 

I've read on reddit ppl getting biometrics appt with tier 2 but this guy's tried for a whole week to get a good tier 2 who was willing to do something. It's annoying that some of them are willing to do something while other don't give AF about us.

 

Maybe try again? I know it's really frustrating and it shouldn't work this way but what else can we do? I'm on the same boat and waiting for a tier 2 call.

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So, continuing on that... I got a call back from tier 2, asked about biometrics, told him that ppl were able to schedule appts with tier 2 and he told me that they usually are able schedule when they got it canceled or they either need to reschedule again. He said he didn't have the authority of scheduling a appt out of nowhere, unless you are in those situations. He even talked to his supervisor about it and the last thing he did was to put a request to expedite the biometrics appt and he said to call again if the expedite does not work. At least he was nice and explained all of that.

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