March 2021 AOS Applicants - Please Join

[tejashshah]

My application was rejected die to incorrect filing fee. Please can someone help me with the correct filing fee. I sent form I485, I130, I765, and a total money order of $2170. Someone mentioned i should have separated the fees. Pleaee advice

$535 for I-130
$85 - biometrics
$1140 - I-485

[appuchan]

Thanks.

For the fee, should we keep separate checks for 485 ($1,140) and Biometrics ($85) or should we keep one check for ($1,225)?

Is there a filing fee for 765 and 131? or are they free when submitted along with 485?

Biometrics fee can be added with 485. There is no filing fee for 765 and 131 when applied as part of AOS.

[allenyun1990]

fees update,
today they cash the bank cheques, but NO sms or letter.

Family Based AOS (US Citizen spouse)
Package I 130, I 485, I 131, I-765, I 944,

Mailed Packet 3/17/2021 NYU
Delivered 3/22/2021 - Chicago
cheque cashed 4/21/2021

You can definitely talk to Ask Emma, and find a representative.
My package was delivered on March 26th to Chicago office, (I-130,485,765,131, U.S. Citizen Spouse), My checks have not been cashed yet, but today 4/21/2021, I was able to get all my four case receipt numbers from online chat. As many people are talking about this thing, my case directly went to National Benefit Center (receipt number starts with MSC), not sure why, also, have no idea how long it will take to process.

[Canadian77]

You can definitely talk to Ask Emma, and find a representative.
My package was delivered on March 26th to Chicago office, (I-130,485,765,131, U.S. Citizen Spouse), My checks have not been cashed yet, but today 4/21/2021, I was able to get all my four case receipt numbers from online chat. As many people are talking about this thing, my case directly went to National Benefit Center (receipt number starts with MSC), not sure why, also, have no idea how long it will take to process.

Today i called uscis office so they give my all forms receipt numbers over phone.

[allenyun1990]

Today i called uscis office so they give my all forms receipt numbers over phone.

That’s great. I typically try to avoid calling USCIS, cause I suspect there is a long wait. Might if I ask how long was the waiting time for you?

[Canadian77]

That’s great. I typically try to avoid calling USCIS, cause I suspect there is a long wait. Might if I ask how long was the waiting time for you?

it is not too long about 5 min, and the agent is very co-operative she told me all 6 receipt numbers over phone

[GC2021]

it is not too long about 5 min, and the agent is very co-operative she told me all 6 receipt numbers over phone

I assume your checks need to be cleared in order for them to help you get the receipt numbers. If the checks are not yet cleared, I assume it is not possible for the USCIS representative to track down your application. Am I right? My parents I-485 was delivered on 3/29/21 at Chicago Center. Checks are not yet cleared and no updates so far....

[hmca]

Parent AOS, B2
Package: Concurrent I-130, I-485, I-864, I-693, G-1145
03/26/2021:Package received via FedEx to Chicago Lockbox
04/21/2021: SMS text received, and check encashed

[hmca]

Try asking Emma, I got my receipts numbers that way. I never got the text message

SMS text will come if G 1145 was filed.

[Canadian77]

i assume your checks need to be cleared in order for them to help you get the receipt numbers. If the checks are not yet cleared, i assume it is not possible for the uscis representative to track down your application. Am i right? My parents i-485 was delivered on 3/29/21 at chicago center. Checks are not yet cleared and no updates so far....

yes right

[GC2021]

Just received the SMS with receipt numbers. I got numbers for I-131, I-767, and I-485. I filed I-130 online. When I checked the status with these receipt numbers, it shows the following status for I-485:

April 22, 2021 Fingerprint Fee Was Received


On April 22, 2021, we accepted the fingerprint fee for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number YYYY YYYY YYYY . Our National Benefits Center location is working on your case. We mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please see instructions in the notice.

Do you see similar status for your accounts. My case is AOS for my parent. Another confusing part is my bank account is not showing the check as being cashed! Anyone else in the same boat?

[HLunaRo]

SMS text will come if G 1145 was filed.

I got the messages like 3 days later

[Kanwar23]

Finally got the I-797 C, NOA today
- Submitted AOS - March 15
- Delivered at Chicago Lockbox via UPS - March 17
- Checks cashed - April 22
- Received NOA in mail - April 27

[rrrhao]

Finally got the I-797 C, NOA today
- Submitted AOS - March 15
- Delivered at Chicago Lockbox via UPS - March 17
- Checks cashed - April 22
- Received NOA in mail - April 27

Your status gave me a lot of hope, my submission was delivered by UPS the same day, checks are still not cashed yet, but i hope I would hear back soon

[allenyun1990]

Can someone tell me how to update the signature block, so I can put my case timeline?

- Submitted concurrently I-130, I-485, I-765 and I-131 - March 25
- Delivered at Chicago Lockbox via UPS - March 26
- Checks cashed - April 21
- Received text messages with Receipt numbers - April 22 at night
- Received NOA in mail - April 27

Now the waiting game starts.....