USCIS sent me gift card ?!!!!

[Noaki 12]

Hey, 

 

I submitted my application and today I got text from USCIS that my application was accepted and routed to Vermont center 

 

few hours ago, I got that mail from USCIS !

 

what does that mean ??? 

Edited April 23, 2021 by Noaki

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

The letter says you're the one who sent the gift card and they're returning it. 

But that letter looks WEIRD. Not official AT ALL. 

 

I guess you didn't include a gift card with your application, did you? 

[Noaki 12]

2 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

The letter says you're the one who sent the gift card and they're returning it. 

But that letter looks WEIRD. Not official AT ALL. 

 

I guess you didn't include a gift card with your application, did you? 

Of course not!! I didn’t include any cards 

I paid the fees with cashier check !

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

3 minutes ago, Noaki said:

Of course not!! I didn’t include any cards 

I paid the fees with cashier check !

My guess was correct then. 

 

Did the letter come in an official envelope? Because on the picture, it looks pretty shady. 

[Skyman 321]

5 minutes ago, Noaki said:

Of course not!! I didn’t include any cards 

I paid the fees with cashier check !

Maybe your check was not for the correct amount so this is how they send it back for you to try again.

[Noaki 12]

2 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

My guess was correct then. 

 

Did the letter come in an official envelope? Because on the picture, it looks pretty shady. 

Yes it comes in UPS from USCIS address at Phoenix- same address 

1 minute ago, Skyman said:

Maybe your check was not for the correct amount so this is how they send it back for you to try again.

I sent $680 as cashier check and they sent me email that my application was accepted and the receipt no. 

[aaron2020 11,651]

I believe this is a scam.

 

USCIS does not send out free debit cards.

There's no USCIS office address on the letter.  So generic.  Google USCIS letter and you will see they all have an address from the office that sent the letter.  Furthermore, they never use a generic "Dear Sir/Madam."

Is the debit card in your name?

[Noaki 12]

1 minute ago, aaron2020 said:

I believe this is a scam.

 

USCIS does not send out free debit cards.

There's no USCIS office address on the letter.  So generic.  Google USCIS letter and you will see they all have an address from the office that sent the letter.  Furthermore, they never use a generic "Dear Sir/Madam."

Is the debit card in your name?

Yes it has my name on it and the envelop has uscis address too 1820 E sky harbor phonix Arizona 

[SalishSea 17,829]

Of course it’s a scam!   You don’t have to pay a fee to “activate” a gift card!

[Noaki 12]

Just now, Jorgedig said:

Of course it’s a scam!   You don’t have to pay a fee to “activate” a gift card!

So why it comes from USCIS so ? 

[aaron2020 11,651]

Just now, Noaki said:

So why it comes from USCIS so ? 

It didn't come from USCIS.  It's a scam.

 

I can put any address I want on an envelope.  

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

1 minute ago, aaron2020 said:

I believe this is a scam.

 

USCIS does not send out free debit cards.

There's no USCIS office address on the letter.  So generic.  Google USCIS letter and you will see they all have an address from the office that sent the letter.  Furthermore, they never use a generic "Dear Sir/Madam."

Is the debit card in your name?

I do agree it looks as a scam. 

Wonder how did the scammers get the OP's info, including he/she is going through an immigration process?

[Noaki 12]

1 minute ago, aaron2020 said:

It didn't come from USCIS.  It's a scam.

 

I can put any address I want on an envelope.  

Should I report that to USCIS ?

[aaron2020 11,651]

Just now, Noaki said:

Should I report that to USCIS ?

Yes.  

[aaron2020 11,651]

Do you have a Flex Spending Account or Health Savings Account with your employer?

 

Maybe you accidentally included your mail with your submission to USCIS?