USCIS messages and what they mean

[wantmygcnow]

Ok here is a summary of USCIS messages and what they mean:

1. On XXXXX, 2005, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case:

It means a RFI or a RFE was sent to you.

1a. On xxxxxx, 2005, we received the response to our request for evidence. It is taking between 10-12 years to process your case so just chill.


This is a generic message. DO NOT PANIC and say what the hell to the dates as they are written. Usually these dates don't mean anything.

2. Cannot Check Status of your Case:

It means that the officer has locked your case file to be updated with an approval most likely. Usually once the officer has approved your case, he lets go of the record and the CRIS computer updates the message in the database.

3. Your application is approved. If 14 days have passed and you have not received your approval notice, panic and call the dorks at the 1-800 number who may tell you to wait 2-3 years and call back..

It means the officer has approved your case but still hasn't ordered your new card yet. Once your card is ordered to be issued, you will get another mail such as the one in #4 below.

3a. On XXXXX, 2005, after approving your application, we ordered you a new card. Your card will be mailed to you as soon as it is ready.

It means that the officer has approved your case and has placed an order of the new card(with fries) to the card issuing division. Usually this happens if the officer is awesome and has approved your case and didn't stop to get his lunch and then ordered your card. Usually card id ordered if the officer determines that your BIO is complete...It is not automatic

4. On XXXXXX, 2005, the card order was completed and we mailed the applicant's new card directly to him or her.

The card was ordered and mailed to you. The case is closed, have fun...Au Revoir as they say in french.

5. Your application is approved however you may need to schedule BIOMETRICS appointment.

You are approved but somoene somewhere messed up and forgot that you need BIO to go on your card. So the officer approved your case and said ok let me order his new card but couldnt find your BIO so he can't go back and dis-approve your case so this message is generated.

You can take an infopass appointment or a BIO is sent out to you. If a BIO appt is not sent out, you can go to your local office who will issue you a temp card and send you to the Application Service Center(ASC) of your area to get your BIO done. After BIo is done, #4 is the message you will get.

6. Some people such as me don't get an approval message but get a "your card was ordered and mailed to you." This happens when the officer approves your case, and forwards it to CRIS(the big brother) to update the USCIS website...However the officer then goes and orders you a new card(same day) and sends that message to CRIS to update on the case status site...So as by default, the newer update to your file is sent to CRIS and you never get the approval message.

7. You never get an approval letter but get a card.

See #6 above. When CRIS is updated, the updated message and any outputs(approval letters, RFI, RFE, etc) are sent to the applicant so if CRIS is not updated with an approval message(even though your case is approved), you will never get an approval message.

There are 2 computers that USCIS works with, CRIS & the main application computer(USCIS-CSO). Usually CSO has all your history whereas CRIS has only the last update to your case and email generation enabled.

BTW my lawyer told me all this info and took lots of notes.

The things I do for you guys!!!

[Lazerthegreat]

Ok here is a summary of USCIS messages and what they mean:

1. On XXXXX, 2005, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case:

It means a RFI or a RFE was sent to you.

1a. On xxxxxx, 2005, we received the response to our request for evidence. It is taking between 10-12 years to process your case so just chill.


This is a generic message. DO NOT PANIC and say what the hell to the dates as they are written. Usually these dates don't mean anything.

2. Cannot Check Status of your Case:

It means that the officer has locked your case file to be updated with an approval most likely. Usually once the officer has approved your case, he lets go of the record and the CRIS computer updates the message in the database.

3. Your application is approved. If 14 days have passed and you have not received your approval notice, panic and call the dorks at the 1-800 number who may tell you to wait 2-3 years and call back..

It means the officer has approved your case but still hasn't ordered your new card yet. Once your card is ordered to be issued, you will get another mail such as the one in #4 below.

3a. On XXXXX, 2005, after approving your application, we ordered you a new card. Your card will be mailed to you as soon as it is ready.

It means that the officer has approved your case and has placed an order of the new card(with fries) to the card issuing division. Usually this happens if the officer is awesome and has approved your case and didn't stop to get his lunch and then ordered your card. Usually card id ordered if the officer determines that your BIO is complete...It is not automatic

4. On XXXXXX, 2005, the card order was completed and we mailed the applicant's new card directly to him or her.

The card was ordered and mailed to you. The case is closed, have fun...Au Revoir as they say in french.

5. Your application is approved however you may need to schedule BIOMETRICS appointment.

You are approved but somoene somewhere messed up and forgot that you need BIO to go on your card. So the officer approved your case and said ok let me order his new card but couldnt find your BIO so he can't go back and dis-approve your case so this message is generated.

You can take an infopass appointment or a BIO is sent out to you. If a BIO appt is not sent out, you can go to your local office who will issue you a temp card and send you to the Application Service Center(ASC) of your area to get your BIO done. After BIo is done, #4 is the message you will get.

6. Some people such as me don't get an approval message but get a "your card was ordered and mailed to you." This happens when the officer approves your case, and forwards it to CRIS(the big brother) to update the USCIS website...However the officer then goes and orders you a new card(same day) and sends that message to CRIS to update on the case status site...So as by default, the newer update to your file is sent to CRIS and you never get the approval message.

7. You never get an approval letter but get a card.

See #6 above. When CRIS is updated, the updated message and any outputs(approval letters, RFI, RFE, etc) are sent to the applicant so if CRIS is not updated with an approval message(even though your case is approved), you will never get an approval message.

There are 2 computers that USCIS works with, CRIS & the main application computer(USCIS-CSO). Usually CSO has all your history whereas CRIS has only the last update to your case and email generation enabled.

BTW my lawyer told me all this info and took lots of notes.

The things I do for you guys!!!

want! you are great...oh sorry thats me....
you are awesome....

[Sweetart]

That is great... Now when I get one of those messages I will know "exactly" what it means.

[memo]

want, I think you should make this a sticky.

[dardan]

want, I think you should make this a sticky.

Yeah, this one deserves to be stuck on top of the page...
D

[Morning]

I also think it's a good idea to make this thread a sticky.

[sukhipatiala]

sir
i recieved a mail stating that after approving your application we order you a new card and will mail to you as soon as it is ready please tell me how long it will take to get mine one

[nasrmobin]

sir
i recieved a mail stating that after approving your application we order you a new card and will mail to you as soon as it is ready please tell me how long it will take to get mine one

I wish he was working for CIS and then he could answer your question (even they can not answer that question)
but It would not take that long, depends from a day to several weeks in worst cases.

[sukhipatiala]

[thanks

[Miss.PinK]

very helpful info. thx for being knowledgable.

[juniorr]

Ok here is a summary of USCIS messages and what they mean:

1. On XXXXX, 2005, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case:

It means a RFI or a RFE was sent to you.

1a. On xxxxxx, 2005, we received the response to our request for evidence. It is taking between 10-12 years to process your case so just chill.


This is a generic message. DO NOT PANIC and say what the hell to the dates as they are written. Usually these dates don't mean anything.

2. Cannot Check Status of your Case:

It means that the officer has locked your case file to be updated with an approval most likely. Usually once the officer has approved your case, he lets go of the record and the CRIS computer updates the message in the database.

3. Your application is approved. If 14 days have passed and you have not received your approval notice, panic and call the dorks at the 1-800 number who may tell you to wait 2-3 years and call back..

It means the officer has approved your case but still hasn't ordered your new card yet. Once your card is ordered to be issued, you will get another mail such as the one in #4 below.

3a. On XXXXX, 2005, after approving your application, we ordered you a new card. Your card will be mailed to you as soon as it is ready.

It means that the officer has approved your case and has placed an order of the new card(with fries) to the card issuing division. Usually this happens if the officer is awesome and has approved your case and didn't stop to get his lunch and then ordered your card. Usually card id ordered if the officer determines that your BIO is complete...It is not automatic

4. On XXXXXX, 2005, the card order was completed and we mailed the applicant's new card directly to him or her.

The card was ordered and mailed to you. The case is closed, have fun...Au Revoir as they say in french.

5. Your application is approved however you may need to schedule BIOMETRICS appointment.

You are approved but somoene somewhere messed up and forgot that you need BIO to go on your card. So the officer approved your case and said ok let me order his new card but couldnt find your BIO so he can't go back and dis-approve your case so this message is generated.

You can take an infopass appointment or a BIO is sent out to you. If a BIO appt is not sent out, you can go to your local office who will issue you a temp card and send you to the Application Service Center(ASC) of your area to get your BIO done. After BIo is done, #4 is the message you will get.

6. Some people such as me don't get an approval message but get a "your card was ordered and mailed to you." This happens when the officer approves your case, and forwards it to CRIS(the big brother) to update the USCIS website...However the officer then goes and orders you a new card(same day) and sends that message to CRIS to update on the case status site...So as by default, the newer update to your file is sent to CRIS and you never get the approval message.

7. You never get an approval letter but get a card.

See #6 above. When CRIS is updated, the updated message and any outputs(approval letters, RFI, RFE, etc) are sent to the applicant so if CRIS is not updated with an approval message(even though your case is approved), you will never get an approval message.

There are 2 computers that USCIS works with, CRIS & the main application computer(USCIS-CSO). Usually CSO has all your history whereas CRIS has only the last update to your case and email generation enabled.

BTW my lawyer told me all this info and took lots of notes.

The things I do for you guys!!!

What about a welcome notice?

Receipt Number: LIN03xxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status

Current Status:

On April 11, 2006, a welcome notice was mailed for this case. If 30 days have passed and you have not received this notice. Please call the National Customer Service Center at (800) 375-5283 during business hours.


You can choose to receive automatic case status updates, which will be sent via email. Please click here to create an account online.
If you would like to see the Processing Dates for Applications and Petitions, click here.

Note: Case Status is available for Applications and Petitions which were filed at USCIS Service Centers. If you filed at a USCIS Local Office, your case status may not be reviewable online but for processing times on forms filed at that Office please, click here.

If you have a question about case status information provided via this site, or if you have not received a decision or advice from the USCIS within the projected processing time frame, please contact the National Customer Service Center at (800) 375 – 5283 or 1-800-767-1833 (TTY).

[clotty]

Juniorr, a welcome notice is basically an approval notice or at least serves the same purpose. I got a status change online saying a welcome notice was mailed to me on 4/1. Two days later I got another status change saying an approval notice was mailed to me on 4/6. I ended up receiving a welcome notice in the mail on 4/8 and a GC on 4/10.

[juniorr]

Juniorr, a welcome notice is basically an approval notice or at least serves the same purpose. I got a status change online saying a welcome notice was mailed to me on 4/1. Two days later I got another status change saying an approval notice was mailed to me on 4/6. I ended up receiving a welcome notice in the mail on 4/8 and a GC on 4/10.

Thanks!!!! i am so happy finally!!!!!

[deep_throat]

I received my welcome notice on March 25. They had sent it on March 22. But no GC so far. Should I call the 1-800 provided on the notice to find out or just wait. Please advise.

[clotty]

I received my welcome notice on March 25. They had sent it on March 22. But no GC so far. Should I call the 1-800 provided on the notice to find out or just wait. Please advise.

It has not been a full month yet. I say just wait.

[Pinkie]

I cannot log into the system and check my portfolio and when i check my case status with the Immigration number this is what i get

Validation Error(s)
You must correct the following error(s) before proceeding:


To view the status of a case, please enter the corresponding application receipt number. The 13-character application receipt number can be found on application notices you have received from the USCIS. It begins with three letters such as (EAC, WAC, LIN, or SRC). Dashes ("-") should be omitted when entering a receipt number. However, all other characters, including asterisks ("*"), can be included if listed on your notice as part of the receipt number. See the FAQs for additional information on this system.

I have re-enter the LIN like i have in the past but i keep getting that error... any clues folks? Thanx!

[taurusborn]

I think its a system problem, I get the same thing.

[Pinkie]

Thanks for the response. BTW: I have the same LUD of 04/01/06 last time I was able to check my status. But it does appear to be a system down

[jcasylee]

Can anyone tellme what is the meaning in the green card for the code AS6??? and there are more codes that can appear on it?

Thanks
__________________________________________________ _
Asylum granted 9/03
ND 9/04
Transferred to Texas 12/8/05
LUD Change 12/08/05 1/12/06
RFI 1/12/06
Bio Done 1/25/06
RFI 1/19/06 Request G325A, I693
LUD Change 3/7/06 3/8/06 3/30/06 4/1/06
4/14/06 welcome notice by email
4/21/06 GC in hands

[Cl_Asylee]

[QUOTE=jcasylee]Can anyone tellme what is the meaning in the green card for the code AS6??? and there are more codes that can appear on it?

AS6: Principal Asylee
AS7: Derivative asylee (Husband, Wife)
AS8: Derivative Asylee (Children)

[jcasylee]

Thanks!!

______________________________________________ _
Asylum granted 9/03
ND 9/04
Transferred to Texas 12/8/05
LUD Change 12/08/05 1/12/06
RFI 1/12/06
Bio Done 1/25/06
RFI 1/19/06 Request G325A, I693
LUD Change 3/7/06 3/8/06 3/30/06 4/1/06
4/14/06 welcome notice by email
4/21/06 GC in hands

[nepz06]

These Info are great help for us. Thanks again..

[SINNERSROOM]

sometimes uscis messages nonsence

[desp_gc]

[desp_gc]

Really Curious about 30 day remark this was my I485 status online..

We reopened this I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS on August 2, 2005, and are now reviewing our earlier decision. Our review should be completed within 30 days.

[desicobra70]

Any clue About this Message,


Current Status: Document OTHER THAN CARD manufactured and mailed.

On April 6, 2006, we mailed the document we manufactured based on our earlier approval of this case, and mailed it to the address on we have on file. You should receive the new document within 30 days. If you do not, or if you move before you get it, call customer service.

Ok here is a summary of USCIS messages and what they mean:

1. On XXXXX, 2005, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case:

It means a RFI or a RFE was sent to you.

1a. On xxxxxx, 2005, we received the response to our request for evidence. It is taking between 10-12 years to process your case so just chill.


This is a generic message. DO NOT PANIC and say what the hell to the dates as they are written. Usually these dates don't mean anything.

2. Cannot Check Status of your Case:

It means that the officer has locked your case file to be updated with an approval most likely. Usually once the officer has approved your case, he lets go of the record and the CRIS computer updates the message in the database.

3. Your application is approved. If 14 days have passed and you have not received your approval notice, panic and call the dorks at the 1-800 number who may tell you to wait 2-3 years and call back..

It means the officer has approved your case but still hasn't ordered your new card yet. Once your card is ordered to be issued, you will get another mail such as the one in #4 below.

3a. On XXXXX, 2005, after approving your application, we ordered you a new card. Your card will be mailed to you as soon as it is ready.

It means that the officer has approved your case and has placed an order of the new card(with fries) to the card issuing division. Usually this happens if the officer is awesome and has approved your case and didn't stop to get his lunch and then ordered your card. Usually card id ordered if the officer determines that your BIO is complete...It is not automatic

4. On XXXXXX, 2005, the card order was completed and we mailed the applicant's new card directly to him or her.

The card was ordered and mailed to you. The case is closed, have fun...Au Revoir as they say in french.

5. Your application is approved however you may need to schedule BIOMETRICS appointment.

You are approved but somoene somewhere messed up and forgot that you need BIO to go on your card. So the officer approved your case and said ok let me order his new card but couldnt find your BIO so he can't go back and dis-approve your case so this message is generated.

You can take an infopass appointment or a BIO is sent out to you. If a BIO appt is not sent out, you can go to your local office who will issue you a temp card and send you to the Application Service Center(ASC) of your area to get your BIO done. After BIo is done, #4 is the message you will get.

6. Some people such as me don't get an approval message but get a "your card was ordered and mailed to you." This happens when the officer approves your case, and forwards it to CRIS(the big brother) to update the USCIS website...However the officer then goes and orders you a new card(same day) and sends that message to CRIS to update on the case status site...So as by default, the newer update to your file is sent to CRIS and you never get the approval message.

7. You never get an approval letter but get a card.

See #6 above. When CRIS is updated, the updated message and any outputs(approval letters, RFI, RFE, etc) are sent to the applicant so if CRIS is not updated with an approval message(even though your case is approved), you will never get an approval message.

There are 2 computers that USCIS works with, CRIS & the main application computer(USCIS-CSO). Usually CSO has all your history whereas CRIS has only the last update to your case and email generation enabled.

BTW my lawyer told me all this info and took lots of notes.

The things I do for you guys!!!

[rustik]

Ok here is a summary of USCIS messages and what they mean:

1. On XXXXX, 2005, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case:

It means a RFI or a RFE was sent to you.

1a. On xxxxxx, 2005, we received the response to our request for evidence. It is taking between 10-12 years to process your case so just chill.


This is a generic message. DO NOT PANIC and say what the hell to the dates as they are written. Usually these dates don't mean anything.

2. Cannot Check Status of your Case:

It means that the officer has locked your case file to be updated with an approval most likely. Usually once the officer has approved your case, he lets go of the record and the CRIS computer updates the message in the database.

3. Your application is approved. If 14 days have passed and you have not received your approval notice, panic and call the dorks at the 1-800 number who may tell you to wait 2-3 years and call back..

It means the officer has approved your case but still hasn't ordered your new card yet. Once your card is ordered to be issued, you will get another mail such as the one in #4 below.

3a. On XXXXX, 2005, after approving your application, we ordered you a new card. Your card will be mailed to you as soon as it is ready.

It means that the officer has approved your case and has placed an order of the new card(with fries) to the card issuing division. Usually this happens if the officer is awesome and has approved your case and didn't stop to get his lunch and then ordered your card. Usually card id ordered if the officer determines that your BIO is complete...It is not automatic

4. On XXXXXX, 2005, the card order was completed and we mailed the applicant's new card directly to him or her.

The card was ordered and mailed to you. The case is closed, have fun...Au Revoir as they say in french.

5. Your application is approved however you may need to schedule BIOMETRICS appointment.

You are approved but somoene somewhere messed up and forgot that you need BIO to go on your card. So the officer approved your case and said ok let me order his new card but couldnt find your BIO so he can't go back and dis-approve your case so this message is generated.

You can take an infopass appointment or a BIO is sent out to you. If a BIO appt is not sent out, you can go to your local office who will issue you a temp card and send you to the Application Service Center(ASC) of your area to get your BIO done. After BIo is done, #4 is the message you will get.

6. Some people such as me don't get an approval message but get a "your card was ordered and mailed to you." This happens when the officer approves your case, and forwards it to CRIS(the big brother) to update the USCIS website...However the officer then goes and orders you a new card(same day) and sends that message to CRIS to update on the case status site...So as by default, the newer update to your file is sent to CRIS and you never get the approval message.

7. You never get an approval letter but get a card.

See #6 above. When CRIS is updated, the updated message and any outputs(approval letters, RFI, RFE, etc) are sent to the applicant so if CRIS is not updated with an approval message(even though your case is approved), you will never get an approval message.

There are 2 computers that USCIS works with, CRIS & the main application computer(USCIS-CSO). Usually CSO has all your history whereas CRIS has only the last update to your case and email generation enabled.

BTW my lawyer told me all this info and took lots of notes.

The things I do for you guys!!!

Here is what happens to me. I received #5 and called to the USCIS to get BIO code2. After submitting it they apparently sent it to the National benefits Center and my "welcome notice sent" messaged turned to be 'Fingerprints completed and the proccesing continues...' Can they go back and start all over again? Is it possible? Ami permanent resident now or ... what?

[777us]

Hi there,

I have some few questions: I have submitted all necessary documents for applying and adjustment to permanent. I made copy of passport where visas stricker is place, birth certificate, marriage certificate and asylum granted copy and I-94 copy and pluc utility bill and prove of residency such as bills.


I file I-485 on November 1, 2008
Finder printed and biomatric done on December 12, 2008

Now i got one paper something like this:

See attactment for detail:

Request for Evidence

Your case is being held in this office pending your response. Within this period you may:
1. Submit all of the evidence requested
2. Submit some or none of the evidence requested and ask for a decision based upon the record; or
3. withdraw the application or petition (it is noted that if you request that the application or petition be withdrawn, the filing fee cannot be refunded).

Now my question is, in the attachment paper they request is I-693 which is medical form to be fill up by doctor, now do i need to re-submit all the documents I already submitted with this medical form or just the medical form of I-693?
I will appreciate your suggestion.

Thanks.

[frazi]

I am also really curious about this message. Got the similar one.
It has been more than 6 months now. Did'nt get notification, even though the message states that I should hear back in 30 days. I even don't know what caused them re-open, never recieved any denial letter. I have approved I-140 in eb2 category.

Did your hear back in 1 month? what is your status now?

"
Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: Case reopened or reconsidered based on USCIS determination, and the case is now pending.

We reopened this I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS on August 14, 2008, and are now reviewing our earlier decision. We also mailed you a notice describing the next steps in the process. Please follow any instructions on this notice. Our review should be completed within 30 days. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service."

------------------------------------------------------------------------

Really Curious about 30 day remark this was my I485 status online..

We reopened this I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS on August 2, 2005, and are now reviewing our earlier decision. Our review should be completed within 30 days.

[doorsers]

Guys,
Today I got a letter from Miami Asylum Office stating that my Recommended Approval was cancelled and my case is referred to IJ in Orlando due to: "Material inconsistency(ies) between your testimony and application and/or other evidence"

I got a feedback from my friend (who I consider more knowledgable about USCIS and court proceedings), that it is a worst possible scenario of referral....!!!

Is that true?What are your thoughts on that?

P.S.I am going to talk to my lawer this week...