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4 hours ago, ArtN said:

Congrats! Great news!

Just received a text message with the receipt number & apparently the paper version of the receipt I797 is in the mail. Big relief!

17 hours ago, ArtN said:

Any updates on your case? 

My situation is similar to yours, my paper app was delivered on 01/19 Lewisville,TX lockbox and no updates yet. Looks like TX office hasn't started reviewing january cases. 

They finally cashed my fee check yesterday. Hopefully the receipt notice is coming soon.

On 2/17/2021 at 9:46 PM, DM4 said:

So this is what i did for you:

I went on USCIS and intercepted Emma, the virtual assistant to chat. I entered your concern and after back and forth this is what robo Emma generated:

 

You will have to wait for your receipt number to arrive in the mail, or be sent to you electronically if you filed G-1145 along with your application/petition. If it has been more than 30 days since you submitted your application/petition and you have not received your receipt notice, please check to make sure your payment was cashed by USCIS.

If your payment was not cashed, your application/petition might have been lost in the mail or rejected by the Lockbox for some reason. Please email the Lockbox at lockboxsupport@uscis.dhs.gov to inquire about your application/petition.

If your payment was cashed, please call the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283 or 1-800-767-1833 (TTY).

 

So it looks like you have to email above, to inquire on your case, since your check was not cashed by USCIS and it's been more than 30 days. 

Hope this helps. Good Luck. 

This is amazing and thank you for your help! I sent them an email with my details and the UPS tracking number showing the application was delivered on 1/12/21.

Out of curiosity, how did you manage to get information out of the virtual assistant? I found no way of interrupting or getting the assistant to answer my question.

30 minutes ago, DM4 said:

Here is a useful link to N-400 Processing Timelines, I sorted it by Newark,NJ but you can play around with filters: https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/citlist.php?cfl=0&op1=3&op2=d&op3=&op4=1&op5=&op6=All&op7=Newark NJ

You specifically asked for Newark, NJ. My application was also paper based to Newark, NJ sent in March 2020. It took 5 days to get a notice with instructions to set up an online accout. 

So I would say waiting more than 5 weeks is not normal for Newark. It should be 5 to 15 DAYS. Since it's over a month, I would give them a call right away. No point waiting another 5 weeks...

I tried calling them for half an hour and couldn't get past the automated system to speak to a person. The automated system kept running me around asking for Receipt number, which I don't have! Is there a better number to reach them than 1 (800) 375-5283 ?

I sent my paper application by UPS & it was delivered on 1/12/21. No notice of action or any type of confirmation so far & it has been 5 weeks. Confirmed with my bank that they didn't cash the fee check yet. Is this normal for the Newark, NJ field office? Worried that they won't cash the check before it expires in 90 days.

1 minute ago, DC909 said:

Hey. What made you file on paper rather than online? Online is much easier and faster. 

Easier to send paperwork(past Divorce) via mail. Didn't want to take the risk of them saying scanned copies weren't certified court versions.

Hey everyone,

My N-400 paper application was delivered to USCIS on 1/12/2021. I'm in the Newark, NJ zone. How long does it typically take to get a Notice of Action in the mail? I haven't received any text/email notification either, even though I filled out that form. Wondering when I should give them a call to see if anything is amiss.

My I751 was already approved in 11/20 and I have my permanent GC. N400 window opened on 12/8/2020.