July 2020 AOS Filers

[Sinead91 249]

4 minutes ago, minhnam138 said:

I think Fee for biometrics is the receipt for AOS

Yeah beside the case file it just says i485 on the app so I guess that’s it!

 

phew! 
 

timeline

posted 07/01

delivered 07/05

cheque cashed 07/29 

text 08/03

 

funny that all my cases say they were received on the 6th of July! But the cheque was only cashed yesterday 

 

[Celebi 136]

15 minutes ago, Sinead91 said:

Yeah beside the case file it just says i485 on the app so I guess that’s it!

 

phew! 
 

timeline

posted 07/01

delivered 07/05

cheque cashed 07/29 

text 08/03

 

funny that all my cases say they were received on the 6th of July! But the cheque was only cashed yesterday 

 

Congratulations! I'm thinking USCIS has automated text services since most received their texts around midnight? Although to be honest, I wouldn't mind what time they send the text so long as they approve my application. LOL

[Sinead91 249]

22 minutes ago, Celebi said:

Congratulations! I'm thinking USCIS has automated text services since most received their texts around midnight? Although to be honest, I wouldn't mind what time they send the text so long as they approve my application. LOL

Yes so it would seem! We got the text Before bedtime

[Mimi24 39]

Just checked our credit card statement just now and USCIS has charged us both for I-130 and I-485 😃

 

Delivered to Chicago Lockbox - July 22

[Briberry 65]

5 hours ago, Mimi24 said:

Just checked our credit card statement just now and USCIS has charged us both for I-130 and I-485 😃

 

Delivered to Chicago Lockbox - July 22

Amazing!🎊 When did they charge you? Hopefully I get to hear something too since they received it on the same day.

[Gokoholl 12]

USCIS cashed our cheque today. It took 34 days from receiving it to cashing it.

[Celebi 136]

10 hours ago, Mimi24 said:

Just checked our credit card statement just now and USCIS has charged us both for I-130 and I-485 😃

 

Delivered to Chicago Lockbox - July 22

OMG! Congratulations!

[Mimi24 39]

5 hours ago, Briberry said:

Amazing!🎊 When did they charge you? Hopefully I get to hear something too since they received it on the same day.

Just yesterday August 4. Hopefully you'll hear from them soon 🙂

[AlexFB1907 2]

On 8/3/2020 at 9:07 AM, Justin & Sara said:

Wow congrats @Aeiou1357! Did anyone use USPS when they sent their AOS packets off? I sent my AOS packet with USPS on July 24th and when I tracked it, the status is "In-Transit". It will delivered to the Post Office PO Box on July 27th but I don't think anyone picked it up yet. Have anyone else has this happened to them?

I used USPS and had the same issue. My package delivery status was similar to yours.

 

I filed a case with USPS and they started an investigation. At the end,  I got the following message:

 

"Our records show your item was last scanned Arrival at Unit (60680) listed on a firm sheet for the delivery to USCIS on July 18, 2020.

We contacted the delivery unit and was informed the item has been picked up.  Immigration has a courier service that comes to our facility to pick up their mail twice a day Sunday - Friday, there is no delivery scan because the firm sheet that the item was listed on was not scanned at the time of pick up. If the firm sheet is not scanned tracking will not update. Firm sheets should be scanned and cleared by the end of the business day. Also, it may take 15 to 30 days for Immigration to send a notification of receipt"

 

Hence, the package was actually pickup up. I am still waiting for official notification from USCIS.

[Justin & Sara 75]

6 minutes ago, AlexFB1907 said:

I used USPS and had the same issue. My package delivery status was similar to yours.

 

I filed a case with USPS and they started an investigation. At the end,  I got the following message:

 

"Our records show your item was last scanned Arrival at Unit (60680) listed on a firm sheet for the delivery to USCIS on July 18, 2020.

We contacted the delivery unit and was informed the item has been picked up.  Immigration has a courier service that comes to our facility to pick up their mail twice a day Sunday - Friday, there is no delivery scan because the firm sheet that the item was listed on was not scanned at the time of pick up. If the firm sheet is not scanned tracking will not update. Firm sheets should be scanned and cleared by the end of the business day. Also, it may take 15 to 30 days for Immigration to send a notification of receipt"

 

Hence, the package was actually pickup up. I am still waiting for official notification from USCIS.

@AlexFB1907 Wow thank you so much for sharing! I was about to do the same and that is good to know that the courier service pick up my package! Now, the wait begins but I'm glad they got our AOS package! Keep us updated once you get your notification for USICS and I will do the same!

[theflyhigh 63]

Sent AOS application through UPS Express Box on Aug 1st and delivered today (Aug 5th) at USCIS Attn: FBAS 131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60603-5517 USA. It was signed/received by some person name Harper.

Anyone whose AOS application received/signed by Harper?

[Mimi24 39]

54 minutes ago, Geekosnap said:

Sent AOS application through UPS Express Box on Aug 1st and delivered today (Aug 5th) at USCIS Attn: FBAS 131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60603-5517 USA. It was signed/received by some person name Harper.

Anyone whose AOS application received/signed by Harper?

Mine was signed by Harper.

[Madridd 5]

Just got a text that my mom's I-485 was issued RFIE. Not sure what to think about it, just glad someone is at least looking at the case. 

The package was sent July 10th and we Received the notices last week and this week RFIE. I've never seen USCIS working this fast. Knock on wood...

[Celebi 136]

53 minutes ago, Madridd said:

I've never seen USCIS working this fast. Knock on wood...

I've been reading the other forums as well and it seems that USCIS has been diligently working on the backlogs AND the new applications (I would consider us July filers as new applicants). I hope this continues and we get the EAD/ AP cards as soon as possible. I don't even want to apply yet as I'm afraid to get a good offer but can't accept it because of the missing EAD 😅

[Celebi 136]

Sharing this news to all July filers like me. Wish everyone a faster approval! 🤞

 

https://www.balglobal.com/bal-news/us-court-orders-uscis-to-print-employment-authorization-documents/

 

"Key points:

The temporary order requires USCIS to print EADs within seven days for applicants whose EAD applications have been approved but who have not received their cards.

The court said that even though USCIS is not bound by a specific timeline for printing EADs, the agency does not have “unfettered discretion to issue EADs at any time they wish.”

The order is in effect until the court’s hearing on whether to issue a preliminary injunction on Monday, Aug. 10.

Background: The lawsuit was brought by several applicants who have waited months without receiving their EAD cards following approval of their applications, alleging they will lose their jobs and health insurance, and be unable to find work or support their families without proof of employment authorization. The USCIS Ombudsman recently acknowledged delays in printing EADs, as well as green cards, because USCIS ended a contract with the company that printed them."