its ridiculous

[lak 0]

Its ridiculous. I submitted N 400 on July 18 th and it was delivered to uscis office Texas on July 22.But I got NOA today saying that my application is in suspense as I have to pay 275 usd more so that it becomes 675 dollars. I paid 400 usd earlier . NOA oct 31st.2007. I became conditional resident on Sep 3, 2004. My question whetherone becomes eligible for citizenship after 2 yrs 9 months or complete 3 yrs.

Thank you

[YuAndDan 153]

Read duplicate post from a an hour ago.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...c=94755&hl=

You are right and they are wrong.

Return it with cover letter attached:

From the American Immigration Lawyers Association:

AILA InfoNet Doc. No. 07082862 (posted Aug. 28, 2007)

If you receive a rejected petition or application on the basis of improper fees, please do the following:

1. Verify RECEIPT and POSTMARK date:

As a reminder, I-485s filed by "Aliens Whose Priority Dates Were Current Under the July Visa Bulletin" and their associated I-765s and I-131s were subject to the OLD fees until August 17. They must have been received by USCIS by August 17, 2007. Note that the NEW fees apply to I-140 petitions, even if filed concurrently with an I-485/I-765/I-131 packet. I-140 petitions concurrently filed with above I-485s were subject to the NEW fees effective July 30th.

All other applications or petitions are subject to the NEW FEES effective July 30th. These applications must be postmarked or entered into a courier service tracking system prior to July 30th for the old fees to apply.

2. If it appears to be an improvident rejection, resubmit the original application/petition to the Service Center with a brightly colored cover sheet along with proof of timely delivery/postmark stating:

ATTN: CRU SUPERVISOR - CASE IMPROPERLY REJECTED FOR FEES

Enclose a cover letter detailing what fees were enclosed and what date the case was postmarked and/or received.

You can file the petition 90 days before the 3 year anniversary, but they wont approve citizenship until 3 year anniversary.

Edited November 5, 2007 by YuAndDan

[Dakine 26]

I wouldn't fight it and pay the extra $275. Attach a cover letter explaining the situation at the same time.

"Maybe" they'll send check back. If not

Your's isn't the first where USCIS screwed up with petitions submitted before the fee increase that came back asking for more dough.

[Cdnwmn 0]

I wouldn't fight it and pay the extra $275. Attach a cover letter explaining the situation at the same time.

"Maybe" they'll send check back. If not

Your's isn't the first where USCIS screwed up with petitions submitted before the fee increase that came back asking for more dough.

I am the other person who got a letter back from Nebraska stating that I have to pay the extra $275 yet my package was postmarked July 25th and I have the receipt for it. There is no way on earth I would pay that extra $275 when it clearly states that you pay the old fee when your package has been postmarked before the 30th of July deadline.

[YuAndDan 153]

I wouldn't fight it and pay the extra $275. Attach a cover letter explaining the situation at the same time.

"Maybe" they'll send check back. If not

Your's isn't the first where USCIS screwed up with petitions submitted before the fee increase that came back asking for more dough.

I am the other person who got a letter back from Nebraska stating that I have to pay the extra $275 yet my package was postmarked July 25th and I have the receipt for it. There is no way on earth I would pay that extra $275 when it clearly states that you pay the old fee when your package has been postmarked before the 30th of July deadline.

Correct why be punished for following the procedure clearly stated on USCIS website, it is their mistake not yours.

[lak 0]

I wouldn't fight it and pay the extra $275. Attach a cover letter explaining the situation at the same time.

"Maybe" they'll send check back. If not

Your's isn't the first where USCIS screwed up with petitions submitted before the fee increase that came back asking for more dough.

I am the other person who got a letter back from Nebraska stating that I have to pay the extra $275 yet my package was postmarked July 25th and I have the receipt for it. There is no way on earth I would pay that extra $275 when it clearly states that you pay the old fee when your package has been postmarked before the 30th of July deadline.

Correct why be punished for following the procedure clearly stated on USCIS website, it is their mistake not yours.

Thanks guys