I am just wondering, if the checks are successfully cashed, does it mean that they have reviewed the forms and documents and they are ready for processing? Is there a chance of rejection still?
I guess I'll find out sooner or later but it's good to know if anyone has the answer
The first step in the process is "opening the mail" done by the Chicago lockbox people. They cash the checks, schedule fingerprints, and sometimes reject applications for blatantly missing documents.
The second step is adjudication at the National Benefits center. This area rarely rejects, but they often ask for more evidence if missing. They don't seem to adjudicate the legitimacy of a marriage, but rather look for things like appropriate birth/marriage certificates, and financial support documents.
The third step is local office interivew, where they adjudicate legitimacy of a marriage. This is usually the steps where most rejections (although still rare) take place.
So in short, you're nowhere close to being approved by the time the checks are cashed.
-ML
K1 -> I-485 -> I-751 -> N-400
Filing I-130/I-485 for parent:
DO: Santa Ana / SC: California Service Center
5/13/08 - Parent I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
5/22/08 - checks cashed, receipt numbers from Missouri MSC (NBC)
5/25/08 - Notice dates for all notices
5/29/08 - LUD I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (received and pending at NBC)
6/07/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
6/12/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
6/12/08 - LUD I-485/I-765 (no change, still received and pending at NBC)
7/29/08 - LUD I-485 - RFE sent out, case on hold
7/30/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still on hold for RFE)
8/04/08 - RFE received, request for tax return, 87 days to respond
8/05/08 - Sent RFE response to NBC (regular mail)
8/14/08 - LUD I-485 (RFE received, case processing has resumed)
8/15/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still case processing resumed)
