USCIS failed to run my card

[Rahan13 0]

Hello,

 

I am in the process of applying for a GC through marriage. Was on a J1 before.

 

So my problem is USCIS couldn't run my card for the different fees. So they are sending back my case to my lawyer. We sent the case to USCIS on January 2nd, it's now January 28th and still nothing came back, is that normal?

Also, what is very much worrying me is that the grace period of my J1 comes to an end on January 31st and I'd hate to be an overstay, would that be the case? It is very annoying especially when I sent everything on time... 

 

Thank you. 

[Crazy Cat 42,288]

Yes, it's normal.  I have seen it take a month or more at times.  If you are certain the package was rejected, I would send a new package with payment by valid check.   If you overstay, you will not be granted authorized stay until a proper I-485 is received by USCIS.

Edited Tuesday at 09:15 PM by Crazy Cat

[Rahan13 0]

3 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Yes, it's normal.  I have seen it take a month or more at times.  If you are certain the package was rejected, I would send a new package with payment by valid check.   If you overstay, you will not be granted authorized stay until a proper I-485 is received by USCIS.

Thank you. 

If I overstay for a few days until they process my case, would that impact my case? 

[appleblossom 3,116]

49 minutes ago, Rahan13 said:

Thank you. 

If I overstay for a few days until they process my case, would that impact my case? 

 

Assuming your petitioner is a citizen then no, overstays are forgiven for spouses of USC’s. But with the current administration I wouldn’t risk being out of status for any time at all personally. 

[Rahan13 0]

10 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

Assuming your petitioner is a citizen then no, overstays are forgiven for spouses of USC’s. But with the current administration I wouldn’t risk being out of status for any time at all personally. 

Thank you. 

Does the fact that USCIS had my case before the end of my visa changes something? Even though they sent it back because of that credit card issue... Which date will they keep? 

[Crazy Cat 42,288]

2 minutes ago, Rahan13 said:

Does the fact that USCIS had my case before the end of my visa changes something?

No.  It just means you haven't sent an acceptable I-485 yet.

[OldUser 7,521]

4 hours ago, Rahan13 said:

So my problem is USCIS couldn't run my card for the different fees.

I'd send personal check when you refile.