March 202 filers

[Mmesa]

Mmesa,

Have you asked to speak to a tier-2 officer? NOAs are supposed to be generated (and received) within 30 days, so you should ask to speak to a tier-2 officer. They can put in a Service Request if you've told them that you've already messaged the Chicago Lockbox and received no response.

Make it clear to the tier-2 officer that it is now 32 days since receipt. If you have your original tracking number (FedEx, UPS, USPS), make sure you have it in front of you before calling.

J

Hey there,

Thanks for your reply!
I actually have no idea who I was speaking to, she mentioned a service request, I gave her my email address and phone number but did not receive a confirmation about this.
She did not ask for my tracking number and said that only Chicago lockbox can help me as I am not appearing in their system, so basically "wait 30 days so you get a reply and see what's next"...

I will try again tomorrow, we'll see.
This feeling of being "powerless" is frustrating and disturbing, I can't stop thinking about how our situation would be different/easier in France.

[ldinh91]

Hey there,

Thanks for your reply!
I actually have no idea who I was speaking to, she mentioned a service request, I gave her my email address and phone number but did not receive a confirmation about this.
She did not ask for my tracking number and said that only Chicago lockbox can help me as I am not appearing in their system, so basically "wait 30 days so you get a reply and see what's next"...

I will try again tomorrow, we'll see.
This feeling of being "powerless" is frustrating and disturbing, I can't stop thinking about how our situation would be different/easier in France.

Do you want to try using the rejected receipt number? Maybe it will help.

[Irishoxford]

I called them again. Still not in the system. Asking them to use the rejected receipt number isn’t working in my particular case (still doesn’t show up when the officer uses that previous number).

[ldinh91]

I called them again. Still not in the system. Asking them to use the rejected receipt number isn’t working in my particular case (still doesn’t show up when the officer uses that previous number).

Did you make sure the package got delivered correctly?

[Irishoxford]

Did you make sure the package got delivered correctly?

Yep. FedEx tracked it, and it was delivered. Signed for by J. Harper.

[ldinh91]

Yep. FedEx tracked it, and it was delivered. Signed for by J. Harper.

Keep on contacting them is the best way to do right now I guess. Keep us posted too!

[aph]

B2 Filed family/based I-130, I-131, I-485, I-765, I-864, I-944

Day 1 - Application made
Day 2- Application received
Day 16 - Check cashed
Day 19 - Text messages received
Day 21 - Hard paper I-797C receipts received

Questions: During this COVID-19, do y'all think biometric appointment notices would be received soon?

Can someone confirm (with references where possible) that legal status remains intact after submitting the AOS application?

[Mmesa]

Do you want to try using the rejected receipt number? Maybe it will help.

Same as Irishoxford, my old rejection ref does not help...

Will just wait & see as there is literally nothing else to do, i read on older threads that it happened that people saw their file disappear for up to 8 weeks, and eventually received a Receipt with a PD way later than the reception date. Maybe there's sill a "chance".

Let's keep in touch anyway
And good luck!!

[MisterC]

B2 Filed family/based I-130, I-131, I-485, I-765, I-864, I-944

3/26 - Application made
3/27 - Application received
4/11 - Check cashed
4/14 - tex messages received
4/16 - hard paper I-797C receipts received

Questions: During this COVID-19, do y'all think biometric appointment notices would be received soon?

Can someone confirm (with references where possible) that legal status remains intact after submitting the AOS application?

there’s no official word from USCIS on your first question but I can confirm that:

“On March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services temporarily suspended routine in-person services (including biometric appointments) to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). USCIS plans to begin reopening our offices on May 4, unless the public closures are extended further.”

[aph]

Thank you very much!

there’s no official word from USCIS on your first question but I can confirm that:

“On March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services temporarily suspended routine in-person services (including biometric appointments) to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). USCIS plans to begin reopening our offices on May 4, unless the public closures are extended further.”

[Mmesa]

Hi all,

Little update on my side : money was withdrawn from our bank account later this morning, and this afternoon I received a letter- NOA saying that it was unnecessary for me to pay USPS a second time (I had no idea about that... did anyone know?) and that they're giving me back the 13$ I paid. There is no "receipt number" on the letter, so maybe that's why my package was delayed... It says that I don't have to do anything about this notice, so I guess I will received the proper application receipts soon!

thanks for your help everyone!

[Irishoxford]

Hi all,

Little update on my side : money was withdrawn from our bank account later this morning, and this afternoon I received a letter- NOA saying that it was unnecessary for me to pay USPS a second time (I had no idea about that... did anyone know?) and that they're giving me back the 13$ I paid. There is no "receipt number" on the letter, so maybe that's why my package was delayed... It says that I don't have to do anything about this notice, so I guess I will received the proper application receipts soon!

thanks for your help everyone!

Fantastic news!

J

[RYAN923]

Hey guys,

I am a March 2020 filer.
I was reading about the expedition of I-765 to get EAD combo card (Employment Authorization) ahead of the normal processing time, since the virus thing is creating hardship. I just received my NOA receipt. (My case is married to a US citizen).

Does anyone has an idea how it’s done, Or what should I do to get sufficient supporting documents before requesting to expedite?

[ldinh91]

Hey guys,

I am a March 2020 filer.
I was reading about the expedition of I-765 to get EAD combo card (Employment Authorization) ahead of the normal processing time, since the virus thing is creating hardship. I just received my NOA receipt. (My case is married to a US citizen).

Does anyone has an idea how it’s done, Or what should I do to get sufficient supporting documents before requesting to expedite?

Did you also receive the biometric appointment as well? I think if you cannot get the biometric done due to current situation, the process will be affected.

[RYAN923]

Did you also receive the biometric appointment as well? I think if you cannot get the biometric done due to current situation, the process will be affected.

No, I haven’t received the biometric appointment notice yet.
Since the expedition process takes time also and USCIS is scheduled to open to the public by May 3, I was considering applying now. Thanks for the info.