Hi, I sent my N400 application and my wife's N4 application together thru UPS on Sep 15th 2009. I got the confirmation thru UPS tracking number that they delivered the application at 1820 E Skyharbor Circle S, Phoenix, AZ on Sep 18th 2009. But so far I did not get any receipt from USCIS and the checks are also not encashed. It is now one month passed. I tried to call customer service number, but could not able to reach any person. Can some one advise, how can I track my application ? Thanks, Srini
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N400 - Not received receipt even after one month after filing
- Thread starter sriniraov
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This is very unusal case. It seems like your applications was signed for and left somewhere without forther action on them. I would write directly to the address application was send with the prove of delivery and signer name and other details and will try to poke that office in the butt instead of calling customer service because there is nothing CS can do if receipt number hasn't been issued. Receiving office might look for it if you bring it to their attention.
Call USCIS during business hours and choose option 1-2-3 to speak with a rep. Tell the rep it's been more than 30 days since you applied and you haven't received receipt and checks haven't been cashed. The rep will transfer your call to an IO who should be able to see what happened to your case.
.. instead of calling customer service because there is nothing CS can do if receipt number hasn't been issued.
Customer service can transfer your call to an IO who has more information of your case, even if receipt hasn't been issued.
spiderman03
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That's very unusual these days. Things move very fast until FP notice.
Even if checks are not cashed and that could strongly mean receipt number has not issued yet? If IO does not have any info what applicant needs to do in the situation like this .Right now N-400 processing time is as low as 70 or 80 days and 30 days delay on cash check is odd and I bet customer service or IO won't have anything yet.Customer service can transfer your call to an IO who has more information of your case, even if receipt hasn't been issued.
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Even if checks are not cashed and that could strongly mean receipt number has not issued yet? If IO does not have any info what applicant needs to do in the situation that N-400 processing time is as low as 70 or 80 days.
Even if checks aren't cashed, start with IO. If IO doesn't have any info, then go form there.
Thank you all for your advises. I just called the customer service number and able to get hold of a representative. But she said, nothing showing up on her system regarding my N400 application and she advised me to wait another 10 days. Let's see what they will tell after another 10 days.
Thank you all for your advises. I just called the customer service number and able to get hold of a representative. But she said, nothing showing up on her system regarding my N400 application and she advised me to wait another 10 days. Let's see what they will tell after another 10 days.
Did you speak with a rep or an IO?
sanjoseaug20
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Thank you all for your advises. I just called the customer service number and able to get hold of a representative. But she said, nothing showing up on her system regarding my N400 application and she advised me to wait another 10 days. Let's see what they will tell after another 10 days.
What if you assume the application is lost, and send in another one? They will pick up the 2nd file and process it. When they get to the first file (if at all), at max they can cash the check and then return as duplicate.
People are getting receipt dates of next day, or within a week. A month's wait is crazy - file is likely lost. I do not think there is much to lose by sending another app. [ Unless there are examples of duplicate filings causing problems. ]
I do not think there is much to lose by sending another app. [ Unless there are examples of duplicate filings causing problems. ]
It can cause issues if the original application if found, processed and cash checked. I'd give them another 2 weeks. If check still hasn't been cashed by then, I'd put a stop order on it and then reapply.
Do not place any stop payment on any check was send to USCIS, I know that they will collect the fee if check is stopped or is returned as a insufficent fund.
I am telling this based on exprience, basically once application is filled, you owe government the processing fee regardless of continuing application or not. you will receive a letter from government money management agency or department demanding the money plus 25 dollars extra for the stop payment and that has happened to my buddy when he did same thing with I-130 for his wife. Some might say this is about diffrent application but trust me, it will be same in your case.Don't throw your money in the garbage can.As I said yesterday write it directly to the office you have sent your applications and don't waist your time anymore.you won't lose anything by doing so anyway.
I am telling this based on exprience, basically once application is filled, you owe government the processing fee regardless of continuing application or not. you will receive a letter from government money management agency or department demanding the money plus 25 dollars extra for the stop payment and that has happened to my buddy when he did same thing with I-130 for his wife. Some might say this is about diffrent application but trust me, it will be same in your case.Don't throw your money in the garbage can.As I said yesterday write it directly to the office you have sent your applications and don't waist your time anymore.you won't lose anything by doing so anyway.
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Do not put any stop payment on any check was send to USCIS, I know that they will collect the fee if check is stopped or is returned as a insufficent fund.
I am telling this based on exprience, basically once application is filled, you owe government the processing fee regardless of continuing application or not. you will receive a letter from government money management agency or department demanding the money with 25 dollars extra for the stop payment and that has happened to my buddy when he did same thing with I-130 for his wife. Again some might say this is about diffrent application but trust me it will be same in your case.Don't throw your money in the garbage can.As I said yesterday write it directly to the office you have sent your applications and you won't lose anything by doing so.
Of course the stop payment should only be used after numerous attempts have been made to contact USCIS to find out about the application.
If USCIS delays or otherwise misplaces your application you can't be held accountable. Any attempt from OBM to collect fees would be quashed by showing that you inquired about application and were led to believe it was lost.
It does not matter. Once you send your application, you can not stop the payment. You have to follow it properly and stoping payment does not justfy it in USCIS eyes.If you lucky enough to get something in writting regarding the matter it will be diffrent story and good luck on that too because it is not going to happen.Of course the stop payment should only be used after numerous attempts have been made to contact USCIS to find out about the application.
If USCIS delays or otherwise misplaces your application you can't be held accountable. Any attempt from OBM to collect fees would be quashed by showing that you inquired about application and were led to believe it was lost.
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You have to follow it properly ..
An what do you suggest by "follow it properly". If you waste your time writing USCIS only to have them tell you they have no reference of your application, how does that change anything?
I am not going to argue this with you. I did explain it already and what you are suggesting definitely is not proper action but waisting money, delay and more confusion.I leave the rest to the srini(poster) and his/her common sense.An what do you suggest by "follow it properly". If you waste your time writing USCIS only to have them tell you they have no reference of your application, how does that change anything?
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you will receive a letter from government money management agency or department demanding the money plus 25 dollars extra for the stop payment and that has happened to my buddy when he did same thing with I-130 for his wife. Some might say this is about diffrent application but trust me, it will be same in your case.Don't throw your money in the garbage can.
Was your buddy's application considered lost in the mail as well or did he just decide he didn't want to go ahead with I-130?
I am not going to argue this with you. I did explain it already and what you are suggesting definitely is not proper action but waisting money, delay and more confusion.
All you've suggested is that the OP write the original processing center since you claim CS can't do anything without a receipt number (not true since they can transfer your call to an IO who has more system access) and warned that stopping paying on a lost application can lead to OMB trying to collect the fee if the application is ever found.
My question is if the application was lost, why wouldn't you put a stop payment on the the check since if you are lead to believe it was lost, you're only covering your money in case they do find it let's say 3 months down the road and try to cash the check. How is that wasting money? Not putting a stop payment on the check for a lost application and then sending in another application will be a waste of money if OMB tries to collect the fee afterwards.
Writing the processing center will only add to further delay instead of taking immediate action to determine if the application was truly lost.
Writing the processing center is just delaying things further..at best you can expect a generic answer in 30 days
SRINIRAOV, I have same Case..
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Sent N400 on 09/21/2009
Received by USCIS 09/22/2009
Check Cased : not yet
its over 30 days now.....I have called today talk to IO he asked my A# and and then verified Address, date of birth then he told me that my case was received on 09/22/2009 and Receipt issued on 10/16/2009. he also gave me receipt number like: NBC*000...
so in your case it may be little delay but don't stop payment..if you think it was received by USCIS then you will get receipt soon..
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Sent N400 on 09/21/2009
Received by USCIS 09/22/2009
Check Cased : not yet
its over 30 days now.....I have called today talk to IO he asked my A# and and then verified Address, date of birth then he told me that my case was received on 09/22/2009 and Receipt issued on 10/16/2009. he also gave me receipt number like: NBC*000...
so in your case it may be little delay but don't stop payment..if you think it was received by USCIS then you will get receipt soon..