I-765 sent to a different Lockbox

[Mathalyen 1]

Hi Everyone,

 

After checking the directions on the website we sent package I485 and I765 to different Lockboxes - I've received a notice that I-485 was received and Biometrics has been scheduled - but nothing from (USCIS Attn: NFB (Box 4115) 2500 Westfield Drive Elgin, IL 60124-7836) 

I called the 800 number and they told me through the automated system that if it hasn't been 3 months the package wasn't lost - but noticing there are two different Lockboxes for I-765 has gotten me worried and my priority is getting the EAD at this time. Any advice? 

 

https://www.uscis.gov/uscis-lockbox-filing-locations-chart

 

Connecticut District of Columbia Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey  New York Rhode Island Vermont Virginia

USCIS Elgin Lockbox U.S. Postal Service (USPS):  USCIS Attn: NFB  P.O. Box 4115 Carol Stream, IL  60197-4115 FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:  USCIS  Attn: NFB (Box 4115) 2500 Westfield Drive  Elgin, IL 60124-7836

 

https://www.uscis.gov/uscis-lockbox-filing-locations-chart-for-certain-family-based-forms

 

Alaska California Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Guam Hawaii Illinois Maine Massachusetts Minnesota New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Oregon Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina U.S. Virgin Islands Vermont Washington

USCIS Chicago Lockbox U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS Attn: AOS P.O. Box 805887 Chicago, IL 60680 FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Attn: AOS (Box 805887) 131 S. Dearborn St., 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60603-5517

[SneakyPete 75]

 

What you posted is for Employment based I-765, yours is Family based. Eligibility category (C)(9)

[Crazy Cat 41,835]

This was not an employment based I-485.  It was family-based.  Therefore, it should have been sent to:

 

USCIS Chicago Lockbox

U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

USCIS
Attn: AOS
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680

FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:

USCIS
Attn: AOS (Box 805887)
131 S. Dearborn St., 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517

 

 

It can cause a delay.  

Edited July 18, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Mathalyen 1]

So now that both are delivered how can I intersect the package? 🥲

[Crazy Cat 41,835]

3 minutes ago, Mathalyen said:

So now that both are delivered how can I intersect the package? 🥲

Hopefully, USCIS will associate the I-485 and I-765.   You just have to wait.

[Mathalyen 1]

Fingers crossed, thank you guys, my husband was thinking of resending the package but that might cause more delays or confusion? Considering I-485 already responded so quickly I wonder if Chicago would see the new package and just cancel the other office? 

[SneakyPete 75]

Did you put (C)(9) as eligibility category on your I-765? 

[Mathalyen 1]

Yep, I was an idiot, changed everything last minute when I saw a different lockbox for 765 - it was all going to Chicago at first 😭 I emailed the LockboxSupport@uscis.dhs.gov - hoping they clarify if I need to action anything - feel so silly. But yes 9 was the code since I checked everything under K1 - the only thing I changed was the USPS address 😢

[SneakyPete 75]

The hopefully they will internally sort it out. A bit concerned about biometric. If biometric letter only mentions I-485 and not I-765 it might be a bit of an issue. Guess just wait and see. Worse case scenario, after awhile after you have NOA1 for I-485 resubmit I-765 to correct Lockbox while also including NOA1 for I-485. 

[Mathalyen 1]

Will see what they mention on the LockboxSupport@uscis.dhs.gov response - I did include a cover letter mentioning I was submitting I-485 and I-765 together - will see if they respond within 30 days and if not I will resubmit the package 😢 thank you again! 

[Mike E 11,739]

Send a new I-765 to the correct address, enclosing a copy of the I-485 receipt, and the I-129F approval.

[EM_Vandaveer 2,408]

2 hours ago, Mike E said:

Send a new I-765 to the correct address, enclosing a copy of the I-485 receipt, and the I-129F approval.

This is what I would do since it's free. Chances are, that first I-765 will get lost in the void...

[Chancy 6,241]

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