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Inailit88   1

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Hi.

Anybody familiar with the new fee 165 dollars os155a green cars policy. I have paid the fees before they came here. 2 weeks after they came here. I received a 797 notice stated that " fee in suspense" about their cases. How long does it take for them to verify that they actually get the payment and continue processing the green card application. I went online to check the status using the receipt number. It says that they have requested a waiver for the fee. Which they never did. Was that is a mistake ? Anybody recently gotten his or her green card with this new 165 fee? Please share the same experience. I called the 1800 number of uscis and was told that I need to send proof of payment to the processing center to continue the process. How did they miss the payment if it's already clear from my checking acct long time ago.

Thanks for any advice.

IR-5 for parents

04-16-2012 sent I-130

08-31-2012 I-130 approved and sent to NVC

NVC

09-21-2012 case # assigned by email

09-25-2012 emailed choice of Agent Aos bill paid

10/04/2012 confirmation emailed received about choice of agent IV billed paid

10/04/2012 optin eprocessing emailed sent

10/10/12 optin email confirmed received

taking a break collecting info

11/01/2012 emailed AOS and IV package

11/20/2012 Checklist emailed received..forget guz p3 supplement form and signature on the AoS form

11/21/2012 checklist response emailed sent

12/05/12 case completed......finally ( Could haven't save 2 month of time if everything was ready be fore case# was assigned)

02/04/13 docs intake at guz. 02/05/13 interview passed. 3 simple questions asked

02/08/13 visas arrived at home ( that was fast. 3 days through ems. Right before Chinese new year )

02/16/13. Coming to u.s.a!!!!!! Yeah.

Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,478

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you got this advice from a Tier 2 Human, an ISO ?

If not, call in again, get an ISO, and make a fuss.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Inailit88 Contributor

Inailit88   1

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I GOT THE SAME LETTER TODAY!!! i have no ideaaa what it is!!!!! :(

Hi

Did you also get the same exact letter where it says " fee in suspense"?...you paid the new 165 fee through a website?...did you check the online status using the 797receipt number on the uscis.gov website?...I want to know what your status online...on our it says that our in-laws applied for a fee waiver and it has been under review which doesnt' make any senses. if they applied for waiver..they wouldn't asked to pay the fee as a requirement before they came here....

Did you come here after feb 1, 2013

thanks for sharing ..

IR-5 for parents

04-16-2012 sent I-130

08-31-2012 I-130 approved and sent to NVC

NVC

09-21-2012 case # assigned by email

09-25-2012 emailed choice of Agent Aos bill paid

10/04/2012 confirmation emailed received about choice of agent IV billed paid

10/04/2012 optin eprocessing emailed sent

10/10/12 optin email confirmed received

taking a break collecting info

11/01/2012 emailed AOS and IV package

11/20/2012 Checklist emailed received..forget guz p3 supplement form and signature on the AoS form

11/21/2012 checklist response emailed sent

12/05/12 case completed......finally ( Could haven't save 2 month of time if everything was ready be fore case# was assigned)

02/04/13 docs intake at guz. 02/05/13 interview passed. 3 simple questions asked

02/08/13 visas arrived at home ( that was fast. 3 days through ems. Right before Chinese new year )

02/16/13. Coming to u.s.a!!!!!! Yeah.

chris and laura Community Regular

chris and laura   7

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Hi

Did you also get the same exact letter where it says " fee in suspense"?...you paid the new 165 fee through a website?...did you check the online status using the 797receipt number on the uscis.gov website?...I want to know what your status online...on our it says that our in-laws applied for a fee waiver and it has been under review which doesnt' make any senses. if they applied for waiver..they wouldn't asked to pay the fee as a requirement before they came here....

Did you come here after feb 1, 2013

thanks for sharing ..

yes the letter say that the fee is in suspense!!! i had my interview on Feb 7 my husband pay the fee on Feb 8 i got to the states on Feb 9!!! i did check the online status! it say initial review and it say that "they will let us know with a written notice as soon as a decision is made with regard to the fee acceptance and processing of your case"

Inailit88 Contributor

Inailit88   1

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yes the letter say that the fee is in suspense!!! i had my interview on Feb 7 my husband pay the fee on Feb 8 i got to the states on Feb 9!!! i did check the online status! it say initial review and it say that "they will let us know with a written notice as soon as a decision is made with regard to the fee acceptance and processing of your case"

Did you call USCIS up? What is your plan of action?...I don't know what to do at this point except to wait for a couple more weeks and keep checking the online status. I hope this is only a standard process to verify your payment as this is a new policy that went into effect after feb 1, 2013..please let me know if you have any update. I ll do the same thing..

thanks

IR-5 for parents

04-16-2012 sent I-130

08-31-2012 I-130 approved and sent to NVC

NVC

09-21-2012 case # assigned by email

09-25-2012 emailed choice of Agent Aos bill paid

10/04/2012 confirmation emailed received about choice of agent IV billed paid

10/04/2012 optin eprocessing emailed sent

10/10/12 optin email confirmed received

taking a break collecting info

11/01/2012 emailed AOS and IV package

11/20/2012 Checklist emailed received..forget guz p3 supplement form and signature on the AoS form

11/21/2012 checklist response emailed sent

12/05/12 case completed......finally ( Could haven't save 2 month of time if everything was ready be fore case# was assigned)

02/04/13 docs intake at guz. 02/05/13 interview passed. 3 simple questions asked

02/08/13 visas arrived at home ( that was fast. 3 days through ems. Right before Chinese new year )

02/16/13. Coming to u.s.a!!!!!! Yeah.

Inailit88 Contributor

Inailit88   1

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i called!!! and well in resume what they told me is to wait!!!! new process for the green card my friend!!!

checked online status..cards mailed !!!!!!!!...hope your's got sent too....

IR-5 for parents

04-16-2012 sent I-130

08-31-2012 I-130 approved and sent to NVC

NVC

09-21-2012 case # assigned by email

09-25-2012 emailed choice of Agent Aos bill paid

10/04/2012 confirmation emailed received about choice of agent IV billed paid

10/04/2012 optin eprocessing emailed sent

10/10/12 optin email confirmed received

taking a break collecting info

11/01/2012 emailed AOS and IV package

11/20/2012 Checklist emailed received..forget guz p3 supplement form and signature on the AoS form

11/21/2012 checklist response emailed sent

12/05/12 case completed......finally ( Could haven't save 2 month of time if everything was ready be fore case# was assigned)

02/04/13 docs intake at guz. 02/05/13 interview passed. 3 simple questions asked

02/08/13 visas arrived at home ( that was fast. 3 days through ems. Right before Chinese new year )

02/16/13. Coming to u.s.a!!!!!! Yeah.

Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,478

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they emailed your green card? aiyo.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

Inailit88 Contributor

Inailit88   1

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They said it was emailed on the 8th :) and i alreadY Got my SSN :)

they've received our green cards two days ago, but haven't gotten their social security cards yet...on what day did you receive your social security card? it's been a month by tomorrow since they came there. I think I might pay the local office a visit.

IR-5 for parents

04-16-2012 sent I-130

08-31-2012 I-130 approved and sent to NVC

NVC

09-21-2012 case # assigned by email

09-25-2012 emailed choice of Agent Aos bill paid

10/04/2012 confirmation emailed received about choice of agent IV billed paid

10/04/2012 optin eprocessing emailed sent

10/10/12 optin email confirmed received

taking a break collecting info

11/01/2012 emailed AOS and IV package

11/20/2012 Checklist emailed received..forget guz p3 supplement form and signature on the AoS form

11/21/2012 checklist response emailed sent

12/05/12 case completed......finally ( Could haven't save 2 month of time if everything was ready be fore case# was assigned)

02/04/13 docs intake at guz. 02/05/13 interview passed. 3 simple questions asked

02/08/13 visas arrived at home ( that was fast. 3 days through ems. Right before Chinese new year )

02/16/13. Coming to u.s.a!!!!!! Yeah.

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NinaD Explorer

NinaD   6

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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The new $165.00 Green Card Fee must be paid on-line BEFORE the intending immigrant leaves their country (if they are out of the USA) but after they recieve their POE packet (the envelope that you are not allowed to open). You need to have your Alien Number in order to pay the fee. The Alien Number is located on the information letter attached to your sealed envelope.

"Fee in Suspense" letter is normal. It is the step that comes after the POE officer submitts your packet for the next step (processing). USCIS recieves the documents, checks that you have paid your fee, determines if you get the fee back or not, processes or refunds the fee, and then orders your green card. Whew.

It is annoying that they don't clearly let you know in the Notice of Action letters what all this means. When a word like "suspense" is used it makes people feel nervous! It is really one of the bad things about the paperwork in the immigration process. It is nerve wracking.

You can always check the status on the USCIS website with the receipt number on your Notice of Action Letter - located in the top left box of the letter.

Timeline
USCIS
04/03/2012: I-130 Sent from Ohio
04/05/2012: Rejection Letter b/c we left a line blank! (DUH)
04/09/2012: Re-mailed I-130 from Ohio
04/17/2012: NOA1
~SEVEN MONTH WAIT~
11/28/2012: NOA2

NVC
12/14/2012: NVC received
12/17/2012: Case number/IIN
12/17/2012: AOS Bill PAID
12/29/2012: AOS Package sent
12/20/2012: IV Bill PAID
01/03/2013: IV Package sent
02/05/2013: Case complete at NVC
02/07/2013: Interview scheduled

MONTREAL CONSULATE
02/06/2013: Embassy received
03/01/2013: Medical
03/11/2013: Interview/APPROVED
03/14/2013: Visa packet picked up at Loomis/DHL office in Dorval, PQ
03/15/2013: Paid $165.00 Green Card Fee
03/27/2013: POE: Montreal P.E. Trudeau Airport
04/03/2013: Notice of Action that "Fee is in Suspense"
04/09/2013: Notice of Action that "Fee is accepted and paperwork is in process"
04/10/2013: Notice of Action that a "New card has been ordered"
04/16/2013: Green Card arrived in the mail. Yes, it IS green! smile.png

06/28/2013: Took Driver's License Written Test

07/06/2013: Passed Driver's License Road and Maneuverability test. Received Driver's License

07/06/2013: Hired at Kohl's Department Store

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lecy Contributor

lecy   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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I got the same letter. Only for my dad though. No letter for my mom,(they both arrived the same time). I will call them tomorrow, first thing in the morning :(

April 9, 2008 Fill-up Form I-130 & G325A
April 28, 2008 received 1-797c
May 5, 2008 receipt I-797
July 10, 2008 received letter
May 5, 2008 noticed Letter - Case no. assigned by NVC
July 29, 2008 Affidavit of Support
Aug. 19, 2008 Letter - Choice of Address and agent
Nov. 13, 2008 Visa Application fee - NVC
Nov. 19, 2008 Letter & Instructions - NVC received Immigrant visa fees
Nov. 26, 2008 Form DS-230
Jan. 21 & 22, 2009 Medical SLEC *passed*
Feb. 12, 2009 Interview at USEM
Feb. 14, 2009 Visa on Hand
Feb. 16, 2009 CFO Seminar
Feb. 21, 2009 POE - SFO
March 3, 2009 SSN - Received
March 13, 2009 Green Card - Received!!!

Naturalization Timeline
Aug. 31, 2012 File N-400
Sept. 07, 2012 Check Cash-Out
Sept. 10, 2012 Received confirmation via text messaging
Sept. 12, 2012 Received Form I-797C NOA 1
Sept. 15, 2012 Received Form I-797C NOA 2 Biometrics Schedule
Sept. 28, 2012 Biometric & Finger Prints
Oct. 12, 2012 Received Letter of Interview Date
Nov. 20, 2012 Interview
Feb. 12, 2013 Oath Taking Ceremony smile.png

Petition for Mom & Dad
Feb. 12, 2013 File Separate Petition

Feb. 20, 2013 Check Cash Out

Feb. 25, 2013 NOA 1 Received

Apr. 15, 2013 NOA I-797

Jun. 18, 2013 AOS Fee $88 (for both case)

Jun. 26, 2013 Hoping to send out Affidavit of Support

 
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