I-765 was filed in Mid-November with no update, what to do?

[Cicada1070 2]

Hey all, I checked current processing times and it looks like work authorizations (form I-765) from December 2024 are currently being processed.

 

My wife's K-1 visa was approved earlier in 2024. We were married in July 2024 and within a few months had filed all subsequent necessary documents, including the I-765. Every other document has been assigned a case number and has been confirmed either as received or in process.

 

The I-765 is not listed. Maybe this is due to the fact it was initially filed with an incorrect fee. I can actually see that case was denied on 10/18/24 for that reason - there was a discrepancy in the fee our attorney sent and an updated fee based on filing other documents. We re-filed a new I-765 in mid-November, however, and the case is not shown anywhere nor has a new case number been assigned.

 

We have reached out to USCIS support that gave a copy and pasted line about how things can take a while. I asked them at what point should I be taking any action given there's a slim possibility the mail was either lost or somehow sent to the wrong address. I was then given the same copy and pasted line and disconnected. I've also tried an email inquiry with USCIS which I was told was received and that they'd try to reply, about two weeks ago, but no response there either. 

 

Given there is no new case number assigned yet should I be concerned, or am I just experiencing unlucky variance on timing. Maybe with the new admin and general chaos there have been delays (layoffs?) and I should continue waiting? Or is thre any proactive action I should take? 

 

Thank you,

 

Phil

[OldUser 7,603]

44 minutes ago, Cicada1070 said:

Hey all, I checked current processing times and it looks like work authorizations (form I-765) from December 2024 are currently being processed.

 

 

Where do you see this? EADs take months. It's unusually fast for it to be processed in under 3 months.

 

Check the processing times - https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

 

I-765 takes on average from 5 to 8 months depending on service center.

Edited 10 hours ago by OldUser

[Edward and Jaycel 586]

3 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Where do you see this? EADs take months. It's unusually fast for it to be processed in under 3 months.

 

Check the processing times - https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

 

I-765 takes on average from 5 to 7 months depending on service center.

 

Ours was a late November filing and it was approved in 51 days.... One of Jaycel's friends that she made at the embassy interview filed hers in mid December and just had hers approved (44 days). 

[Edward and Jaycel 586]

OP - If there is no case number assigned, have you tried emailing the lockbox where it was sent? I would get with your attorney to get the tracking info from the re-submission to get the delivery date so that you can contact the lockbox

[Cicada1070 2]

8 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Where do you see this? EADs take months. It's unusually fast for it to be processed in under 3 months.

 

Check the processing times - https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

 

I-765 takes on average from 5 to 8 months depending on service center.

 

I was looking at the case processing tabs of VJ: https://www.visajourney.com/times/ . Maybe I am interpreting that incorrectly, though?

 

Another question; shouldn't a notice of receipt and case number have been sent to us by now? The potential wait time isn't as concerning to me as that. 

[OldUser 7,603]

1 minute ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Ours was a late November filing and it was approved in 51 days.... One of Jaycel's friends that she made at the embassy interview filed hers in mid December and just had hers approved (44 days). 

That's great news for new filers, but not necessarily for OP.

 

USCIS is know to start processing new cases faster and leaving older cases for later.

 

It would be nice to understand where this invisible like is drawn. Typically, you can find out by looking at reports on VJ or checking external status website (cannot post link) that shows blocks of cases being processed.

[OldUser 7,603]

Just now, Cicada1070 said:

 

 

 

 

Another question; shouldn't a notice of receipt and case number have been sent to us by now? The potential wait time isn't as concerning to me as that. 

This is a bit concerning. You should have receipt by now.

[Cicada1070 2]

6 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

OP - If there is no case number assigned, have you tried emailing the lockbox where it was sent? I would get with your attorney to get the tracking info from the re-submission to get the delivery date so that you can contact the lockbox

 

This is my first time hearing the lockbox terminology. Is it some sort of secure address / location where physical filings are sent? Are all I-765 filings sent here? I suppose the best step, as you mentioned, is checking with my attorney and reaching out to them accordingly. 

[Edward and Jaycel 586]

4 minutes ago, Cicada1070 said:

 

This is my first time hearing the lockbox terminology. Is it some sort of secure address / location where physical filings are sent? Are all I-765 filings sent here? I suppose the best step, as you mentioned, is checking with my attorney and reaching out to them accordingly. 

 

Yes - If the form is filed by mail, it will go to a USCIS lockbox location. There are a few around the country and which one you send the application package to depends on your state. Get the tracking info from your attorney so you can see when and where it was delivered. Is your profile info accurate? Do you live in Illinois?

[Cicada1070 2]

Thank you - I have reached out and will see if he has receipt. Yes I am in Illinois.

[Edward and Jaycel 586]

9 minutes ago, Cicada1070 said:

Thank you - I have reached out and will see if he has receipt. Yes I am in Illinois.

 

Ok so I'm assuming this was originally filed concurrently with an I-485... when you have a pending Adjustment of Status application, you file under eligibility category (c)(9) and if filed on paper, it should have been sent to the Chicago Lockbox

 

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

 

 

Once you have the tracking information you can request help by following these instructions:

 

If you or your representative believe a lockbox facility lost all or part of your package, please email Lockbox Support at lockboxsupport@uscis.dhs.gov and we will investigate.

[Ryan H 3,834]

Moved from K1 Process & Procedures ot USCIS Service Centers forum.