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ColombianoGringo   0

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Colombia
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This is a somewhat strange question, but...

Has anyone used temporary checks to pay their filing fees. I would think that it shouldn't be a problem, but with USCIS, it seems prudent to ask.

I am opening a new checking account at either Capital One or Compass Bank because of their policies of refunding or not charging exorbitant fees for international ATM transactions. I want to send my wife an ATM card so I can deposit money in that account for her to withdraw and avoid MoneyGram charges.

I also want to use that account to pay the USCIS filing fees.

Thanks,

CG

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Married: June 11, 2007 - San Andres Isla, Colombia

I-130

7/27/2007 - Sent I-130 Package to TSC*

7/30/2007 - Received by TSC

8/28/2007 - NOA-1 date - CSC

3/19/2008 - NOA2 date -CSC

I-130 held by USCIS for future AOS

I-129F

7/27/2007 - Sent I-129F Package to TSC*

7/30/2007 - Received by TSC

8/30/2007 - NOA-1 - Fee waived

3/19/2008 - NOA2

4/3/2008 - Received by NVC

4/10/2008 - Received by embassy

4/11/2008 - Faxed packet 3 forms to embassy

4/30/2008 - Appointment date assigned

6/19/2008 - Appointment at Bogota Embassy - APPROVED!!!

No touches except when I called CSC directly to inquire.

8/28/2008 - POE Houston

Still being lazy and waiting to do AOS.

*I-130 and I-129F sent together to TSC per USCIS instructions.

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Divine Mercy   0

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Nigeria
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This is a somewhat strange question, but...

Has anyone used temporary checks to pay their filing fees. I would think that it shouldn't be a problem, but with USCIS, it seems prudent to ask.

I am opening a new checking account at either Capital One or Compass Bank because of their policies of refunding or not charging exorbitant fees for international ATM transactions. I want to send my wife an ATM card so I can deposit money in that account for her to withdraw and avoid MoneyGram charges.

I also want to use that account to pay the USCIS filing fees.

Thanks,

CG

That's an interesting question. I would first call the USCIS to see if they accept them ( I can't see why they wouldn't) and then call the bank and see if you can get a copy (either in the mail or online) of the cashed check. If both are a yes you're all set. And please let us know what you find out!

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Urge To Race   2

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As long as its made out to Department of Homeland Security and the account has sufficient funds to cover the fee, you will be okay. Make sure to write your name on the face of the check (or your wife's, she is the USC filing the petition, right?)

This is a somewhat strange question, but...

Has anyone used temporary checks to pay their filing fees. I would think that it shouldn't be a problem, but with USCIS, it seems prudent to ask.

I am opening a new checking account at either Capital One or Compass Bank because of their policies of refunding or not charging exorbitant fees for international ATM transactions. I want to send my wife an ATM card so I can deposit money in that account for her to withdraw and avoid MoneyGram charges.

I also want to use that account to pay the USCIS filing fees.

Thanks,

CG

03/12/2007 - Married to my beautiful wife

04/16/2007 - Sent I-130 to VSC via USPS Express Mail

05/12/2007 - NOA1 received by snail mail after a loooong wait

05/14/2007 - Sent I-129F for K3 to Chicago Lockbox via USPS Express Mail

10/22/2007 - I129F APPROVED (161 days), I130 APPROVED (188 days)

11/08/2007 - I129F received at NVC, embassy case number generated.

11/13/2007 - I129F forwarded to embassy.

11/18/2007 - 129F petition received at embassy

01/09/2008 - finally, DOS gives me the interview date, April 16, 2007 (ouch)

01/23/2008 - never got packet 4, emailed embassy

04/11/2008 - picked up packet 4, did medical

04/14/2008 - medical report pickup, no problems

04/16/2008 - interview date- APPROVED!!!!!

04/18/2008 - both of us are home at last, POE JFK!

05/21/2008 - sent AOS and EAD

05/27/2008 - received NOA1 for AOS and for EAD

06/02/2008 - received Biometrics appt letter

06/19/2008 - Biometrics appointment scheduled - DONE

06/19/2008 - both AOS and EAD touched because of biometrics

07/29/2008 - EAD approved.

05/13/2009 - AOS Interview - APPROVED!/ Card production ordered email

05/18/2009 - Welcome Letter received

06/12/2009 - Second card production ordered email

06/19/2009 - Approval notice send email

06/22/2009 - Green Card received

04/09/2012 - Applied for Citizenship by Express Mailing N400 to NBC

04/10/2012 - N400 received by USCIS

06/23/2012 - Biometrics appointment

07/27/2012 - Appointment scheduled for N400 interview

09/05/2012 - Interview passed, oath ceremony completed, and Naturalization certificate received.

 
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