February 2021 - AOS Filers

[econtom 12]

On 3/3/2021 at 2:09 PM, econtom said:

We made it just under the wire for this thread too, with our application arriving to the Chicago lockbox on 2/26. Please feel free to add our data-point to the document!

Timeline update: 3/29, Checks finally cashed!

[SanActinidia 6]

On 3/17/2021 at 7:33 AM, SanActinidia said:

Hi Everyone, 

Following is my timeline.

 

02/25/2021 - Sent to Chicago lockbox

02/26/2021 - Delivered to Chicago lockbox

 

Checks not cashed yet.

Quick update from me:

03/26 - Checks cashed

03/29  - Text messages with receipt numbers received

 

So far so good!

[carlovely 51]

 

20 minutes ago, SanActinidia said:

Quick update from me:

03/26 - Checks cashed

03/29  - Text messages with receipt numbers received

 

So far so good!

Did you receive all 3 case numbers via text message? We only got 2 of them and don't know what to think.. 

Edited March 30, 2021 by carlovely

[carlovely 51]

Update! Just got my text messages for the AOS NOA. For some reason we received a text message for the AOS and the AP but not for the EAD... Should I worry?

 

Timeline: 

02/27/2021 Package delivered

03/27/2021 Check Cashed

03/29/2021 AOS text message received

[Jacobian 9]

02/16: Case Received @ Phoenix lockbox
03/23: Fingerprint Fee Received (case was sent to MSC)
03/29: Received NOA (485, 131, 765) in mail

 

Status update today (03/29): "Case transferred to another office". I am wondering if this is normal or whether I should be concerned. Has anyone experienced similar issue with their 485?

 

[Lizemarie 1]

Woohoo! finally got my text messages confirming that the paperwork has been received. I submitted several G-1145s (one to each part of the packet basically), so ended up receiving 8 texts altogether XD

 

I will also note that I haven't seen the checks cashed from my account (despite anxiously checking it the last couple of days). Not sure if it is just taking longer for that to register, or what the reason is for that, but oh well! If you are still waiting, don't give up hope!

Very relieved, and celebrating the first step! 

 

Packet sent - 02/16/2021

Packet received at Chicago Lockbox - 02/18/2021

Texts received - 03/29/2021

[SanActinidia 6]

40 minutes ago, carlovely said:

 

Did you receive all 3 case numbers via text message? We only got 2 of them and don't know what to think.. 

Yes, I received all case numbers via text messages. You can try asking Emma for the third one.

[Jacobian 9]

On 3/25/2021 at 8:55 AM, winniewin said:

Still waiting! 

 

Case Received at Chicago Lockbox on 2/24. 

Check has not been cashed yet. 

just hang in tight; good news will be coming your way soon.

[Panda678 4]

Lol we submitted G-1145 and never even got text receipts. So ironic that the NOAs in mail came faster than any sign of e-notification 🤣 Not surprised as I have heard this occurs frequently. The form seems to be a total hit or miss (especially lately)

[Rami Imam 0]

9 hours ago, Panda678 said:

Lol we submitted G-1145 and never even got text receipts. So ironic that the NOAs in mail came faster than any sign of e-notification 🤣 Not surprised as I have heard this occurs frequently. The form seems to be a total hit or miss (especially lately)

Did your credit card get charged? because I used the same form since a month a nothing yet so far.

[NewYorkLover 38]

14 hours ago, SanActinidia said:

Yes, I received all case numbers via text messages. You can try asking Emma for the third one.

How do you do Ask Emma? What prompts do you use?

[SanActinidia 6]

7 minutes ago, NewYorker14 said:

How do you do Ask Emma? What prompts do you use?

I have no idea, but I've read about people getting their receipt numbers from Emma.

[econtom 12]

2 hours ago, NewYorker14 said:

How do you do Ask Emma? What prompts do you use?

This page has a list of instructions: https://www.trackitt.com/usa-discussion-forums/i485-eb/2156080233/emma-chat-thread

 

Here's the procedure:
1) Type "Live Agent"If it does not give you the below option, try again.
2) select "green card"
3) select "connect to live chat"
4) Thanks! Do you currently have an application or case on file with USCIS? - Select "Yes"
5) Select "I don't have a receipt number."
It will ask, type your question. I did: "Help finding my I-485 receipt numbers." 

They do emphasize that it probably does more harm than good, as it adds to their workload without any tangible benefits, but there's nothing stopping you.

[Panda678 4]

9 hours ago, Rami Imam said:

Did your credit card get charged? because I used the same form since a month a nothing yet so far.

Yes, my application was delivered to USCIS on 02/19/2021 and my credit card was charged on 03/22/2021.

[NewYorkLover 38]

10 hours ago, econtom said:

This page has a list of instructions: https://www.trackitt.com/usa-discussion-forums/i485-eb/2156080233/emma-chat-thread

 

Here's the procedure:
1) Type "Live Agent"If it does not give you the below option, try again.
2) select "green card"
3) select "connect to live chat"
4) Thanks! Do you currently have an application or case on file with USCIS? - Select "Yes"
5) Select "I don't have a receipt number."
It will ask, type your question. I did: "Help finding my I-485 receipt numbers." 

They do emphasize that it probably does more harm than good, as it adds to their workload without any tangible benefits, but there's nothing stopping you.

Thank you 😊