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sealightt said:
We got a rejection. The reason is (I'm typing it exactly how it is in their notice):
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The check amount is incorrect or has not been provided. The correct filing fee is $930.00. Each applicant between the ages of 14 and 79 must also include an additional $80.00 fingerprint fee. Please resubmit the application with the appropriate fees to the address listed on the bottom of this notice.
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I am completely lost now. What do they want? We sent four applications with checks for $1010 included for each applicant. They returned only one application with the rejection.
Too many questions. Why they admitted the other three applications with $1010, but did not this one? Should we sent two separated checks, one for $930 and the other for $80? I remembered it was discussed here and people agreed that $1010 was okey.
The envelope that contained the check was opened and sent to us with other docs. And it is empty. Could they lose the check? (The more we are looking at the envelope the more we realize that the check was just tore off together with the envelope. The envelope looks awfully.)
Another question, if someone knows. Should we resend all 4 applications or just the returned one?
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From what I understand, 3 applications were accepted (have you received notice? were the other checks cashed?) and one was rejected for an incorrect or missing fee. Is it safe to assume the application is for winner, spouse, and 2 children? Are the children both between 14 and 21? There is no biometric fee for children under 14. Or is one child over 21? It is also possible they just lost it or tore it apart by mistake. Best to contact them and inquire.
 
onebowloflaksa said:
Thanks but what do you mean by 'soft lud'?
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onebowloflaksa,

a soft lud (last update date) is a change in the date field but there is no change in the status field. normally when there is a soft lud, there is a system access to your file whether they may be updates or enquiries. so, once you have completed your bio, the asc (application support center) where you take your bio electronically sends the data to the respective agencies and one of them is uscis ... which updates your file.

remember, look nice ... get a haircut ... before you go for your bio... the picture you take there goes on your gc.
 
there is no difference if you pay $1010 by one check or two checks (it's written in the I-485 instruction). so the rejection is not due to this. you say that you've written $1010 on each. my guess is that they might have lost one. track your checks and see if three of them are cashed then send the missed application again with a new check and put a hold on your previous lost checks via your bank.

sealightt said:
We got a rejection. The reason is (I'm typing it exactly how it is in their notice):
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The check amount is incorrect or has not been provided. The correct filing fee is $930.00. Each applicant between the ages of 14 and 79 must also include an additional $80.00 fingerprint fee. Please resubmit the application with the appropriate fees to the address listed on the bottom of this notice.
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I am completely lost now. What do they want? We sent four applications with checks for $1010 included for each applicant. They returned only one application with the rejection.
Too many questions. Why they admitted the other three applications with $1010, but did not this one? Should we sent two separated checks, one for $930 and the other for $80? I remembered it was discussed here and people agreed that $1010 was okey.
The envelope that contained the check was opened and sent to us with other docs. And it is empty. Could they lose the check? (The more we are looking at the envelope the more we realize that the check was just tore off together with the envelope. The envelope looks awfully.)
Another question, if someone knows. Should we resend all 4 applications or just the returned one?
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Leongsce, nice to see you around. Hope you enjoy your new status, any changes since you got your card? I mean new job or something :)
leongsce said:
onebowloflaksa,

a soft lud (last update date) is a change in the date field but there is no change in the status field. normally when there is a soft lud, there is a system access to your file whether they may be updates or enquiries. so, once you have completed your bio, the asc (application support center) where you take your bio electronically sends the data to the respective agencies and one of them is uscis ... which updates your file.

remember, look nice ... get a haircut ... before you go for your bio... the picture you take there goes on your gc.
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natta said:
Leongsce, nice to see you around. Hope you enjoy your new status, any changes since you got your card? I mean new job or something :)
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hi natta,
my pleasure to help!
after getting the gc ... well, i can say that there is a great relief of stress. we all are here legally on a non-immi visa which requires renewal when it is about to expire. having the gc takes away all that inconvenience and stress. i run my own business (used to be on e2 visa) but am looking out for a permanent job. so far suitable ones are hard to come by, but still looking. overall, we are all very happy to be able to settle here permanently.

wishing you and all 2011'ers a smooth journey to the ultimate goal!
 
Yay Update on my case biometrics nottice received for October 28th at 10 Am (me) and 11 Am (spouse) I am so excited, thats next week :)
 
Thanks, that's so soon, I didn't expect it to be so soon, next week, as a bonus, or maybe a coincidence, I got my hair done today:) gotta look pretty in the picture. And if you guys were wondering, both of the nottices are for code 3 biometrics.
dalerpulatov said:
Hey Congratulations :), that's great news.
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Hi Lucky2011
How are you? My # is 3xxxx , so you mean Im not current to submit but I don't understand that can you explain that thank you.

DV 2011ASOOO35xxx
5/7/10, got NL from KCC
5/8/10, sent DS 230 & DSP 122 to KCC
6/9/10, got NL2 from KCC, told me that must make a payment first and follow the steps
6/14/10, sent payment to DOS
6/17/10, sent $375 (Must make bank check or US postal money order) payment to DOS again, because I was sending my personal check
6/28/10, got receipt from DOS
7/23/10, medical done
9/28/10, sent pkg to USCIS
10/03/10, Delivered Chicago, IL
10/12/10, USCIS Acceptance Confirmation by e-mail
10/15/10, got NOAs

lucky2011 said:
eooedada, welcome to the family :) Please add your AOS timeline to your profile signature by going to FORUM ACTIONS>EDIT PROFILE>EDIT SIGNATURE>Enter your info and save and check "show your signature" when you post messages.

By the way, is your case number AS00035K or AS00035XX? Because, if it is indeed 35XXX as you've shown, you are not yet current to submit your AOS package according to the Visa Bulletin. Please confirm.... Thanks
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natta said:
Thanks, that's so soon, I didn't expect it to be so soon, next week, as a bonus, or maybe a coincidence, I got my hair done today:) gotta look pretty in the picture. And if you guys were wondering, both of the nottices are for code 3 biometrics.
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What does it mean 'code 3 biometrics'?
 
natta said:
Thanks, that's so soon, I didn't expect it to be so soon, next week, as a bonus, or maybe a coincidence, I got my hair done today:) gotta look pretty in the picture. And if you guys were wondering, both of the nottices are for code 3 biometrics.
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I'm sorry but what do you mean by : "both of the nottices are for code 3 biometrics."?

Moreover, you got your schedule even before Izzy, that's weird... hahahahahaha you're number one for updates now.
 
eooedada said:
Hi Lucky2011
How are you? My # is 3xxxx , so you mean Im not current to submit but I don't understand that can you explain that thank you.

DV 2011ASOOO35xxx
5/7/10, got NL from KCC
5/8/10, sent DS 230 & DSP 122 to KCC
6/9/10, got NL2 from KCC, told me that must make a payment first and follow the steps
6/14/10, sent payment to DOS
6/17/10, sent $375 (Must make bank check or US postal money order) payment to DOS again, because I was sending my personal check
6/28/10, got receipt from DOS
7/23/10, medical done
9/28/10, sent pkg to USCIS
10/03/10, Delivered Chicago, IL
10/12/10, USCIS Acceptance Confirmation by e-mail
10/15/10, got NOAs
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If you are not current in November, you can't submit your I-485 package. Even if you submit, USCIS will reject it 'cos your number didn't come to its turn.

If you check Visa Bulletin, Asia has 10,750 numbers to be current for November, meaning that numbers who are 10,750 or lower can submit their I-485 packages to USCIS.

Since your number is 3xxxx, you're expected to be current June/July 2011 and only that time you can send your package to USCIS.

This is a link for Visa Bulletin: http://travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5172.html

Hope it helps.
 
natta said:
Thanks, that's so soon, I didn't expect it to be so soon, next week, as a bonus, or maybe a coincidence, I got my hair done today:) gotta look pretty in the picture. And if you guys were wondering, both of the nottices are for code 3 biometrics.
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Hi Natta,

When was your notice dated? Eagerly waiting for my appointment too.. hopefully I'll be as lucky as you and get an appointment in one week.:o
 
leongsce said:
onebowloflaksa,

a soft lud (last update date) is a change in the date field but there is no change in the status field. normally when there is a soft lud, there is a system access to your file whether they may be updates or enquiries. so, once you have completed your bio, the asc (application support center) where you take your bio electronically sends the data to the respective agencies and one of them is uscis ... which updates your file.

remember, look nice ... get a haircut ... before you go for your bio... the picture you take there goes on your gc.
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Hi Leongsce,

Thanks! I don't really care much about how I look, it'll probably be another day of dressing up for work... I'm more excited about just getting the green card. *Fingers crossed*
 
natta said:
Thanks, that's so soon, I didn't expect it to be so soon, next week, as a bonus, or maybe a coincidence, I got my hair done today:) gotta look pretty in the picture. And if you guys were wondering, both of the nottices are for code 3 biometrics.
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Code 3 is all fingers, photo, and signature. Google is your friend too :)
 
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