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Late last night I have received SMS from USCIS: Your case was received with receipt number. This morning I see that Mi check was cashed as well. SMS also says that Official Receipt Notice will follow in mail.
Also, when I check status of the case it says:
Fingerprint Fee Was Received
On June 12, 2020, we accepted the fingerprint fee for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. Our National Benefits Center location is working on your case. We mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice....
Our statuses were updated almost simultaneously. I got it this morning.
Same thing. Checks were cashed. An SMS was delivered.
Fingers crossed
 
Our statuses were updated almost simultaneously. I got it this morning.
Same thing. Checks were cashed. An SMS was delivered.
Fingers crossed
Funny thing is that I have actually received SMS even before my check was cashed. SMS I received around midnight. Check as cleared through the bank only this morning! :D
Good luck to both of us! hopefully we will receive bio letters soon as well!
 
I got I-485 package back to me today. It was very fast delivery.

I-797C for primary applicant. Reason for rejection.

You must sign your application in the signature block, if you are 14 years of age or older.
Please send the correct fees to the address listed on the bottom of this page.

The application/petition was filed on an outdated version of this form.
Please resubmit you application/petition on the current version of this form with the appropriate fees to the address
on the bottom of this page.
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I still have no idea what they are talking about.
Checked the applicant signature page and it is good. My wife's signature slightly went over the signature box.
 
Hi @Sm1smom,

I have three questions.

Quick back story:
I started the AoS process in October.
I switched to the CP process in December.
In early May, I got in touch with KCC and notified them that I wanted to get back on the AOS process.

Here is their response:
"Based on the information you have provided, your interview location has been changed from Moscow to Adjustment of Status. The new interview location will not appear on your DS-260 but will be used by KCC for scheduling purposes. When we have scheduled your interview, you will be required to log into the Entrant Status Check (ESC) to view your appointment notification. At that time, please verify that your appointment is scheduled for the correct post. If for any reason it is not, you may contact KCC again at KCCDV@state.gov. You will also need to request that KCC unlock your DS-260 so that you can update your application with your new address. (Please note that Post Office Boxes and mailing addresses in care of another person do not justify a change of interview location.)
Attached is the DV Fee Paid Receipt."

I have three quick questions:
1) Is there a risk that they don't schedule my bio/interview because they still think that the interview to be scheduled as per the CP in Moscow?
2)
>You will also need to request that KCC unlock your DS-260 so that you can update your application with your new address.
Should I do it right away, or I should wait until the interview is scheduled?

3) Based on your experience, are there any precautions actions that should be taken except those that are described by KCC?
 
I got I-485 package back to me today. It was very fast delivery.

I-797C for primary applicant. Reason for rejection.

You must sign your application in the signature block, if you are 14 years of age or older.
Please send the correct fees to the address listed on the bottom of this page.

The application/petition was filed on an outdated version of this form.
Please resubmit you application/petition on the current version of this form with the appropriate fees to the address
on the bottom of this page.
---------------------------------------------------------------
I still have no idea what they are talking about.
Checked the applicant signature page and it is good. My wife's signature slightly went over the signature box.


Hi,

Did you send them a check for paying AoS fee or a G-1450 form? If the Form for credit card authorization is sent, did you sign it?
Although it's not clear what they mean...
 
Is there any difference on Chicago lockbox processing time between payment through check vs card with G-1450 form? I bet, checks will take time to clear, however cards will have immediate result when charged.

I sent them paper check, and my checks hasn't been posted to my bank account yet. According to the timeline average "checks cashed" column, I should've seen activity in my bank from them anytime. Just curious.
 
I got I-485 package back to me today. It was very fast delivery.

I-797C for primary applicant. Reason for rejection.

You must sign your application in the signature block, if you are 14 years of age or older.
Please send the correct fees to the address listed on the bottom of this page.

The application/petition was filed on an outdated version of this form.
Please resubmit you application/petition on the current version of this form with the appropriate fees to the address
on the bottom of this page.
---------------------------------------------------------------
I still have no idea what they are talking about.
Checked the applicant signature page and it is good. My wife's signature slightly went over the signature box.

1. Did you sign your I-485 - Part 10 question 6(a)? Both of you?
2. How much did you include with the package?
3. Which other forms did you include with the package? Is each form signed?
4. What is the edition date shown on the bottom of your I-485?
 
Hi @Sm1smom,

I have three questions.

Quick back story:
I started the AoS process in October.
I switched to the CP process in December.
In early May, I got in touch with KCC and notified them that I wanted to get back on the AOS process.

Here is their response:
"Based on the information you have provided, your interview location has been changed from Moscow to Adjustment of Status. The new interview location will not appear on your DS-260 but will be used by KCC for scheduling purposes. When we have scheduled your interview, you will be required to log into the Entrant Status Check (ESC) to view your appointment notification. At that time, please verify that your appointment is scheduled for the correct post. If for any reason it is not, you may contact KCC again at KCCDV@state.gov. You will also need to request that KCC unlock your DS-260 so that you can update your application with your new address. (Please note that Post Office Boxes and mailing addresses in care of another person do not justify a change of interview location.)
Attached is the DV Fee Paid Receipt."

I have three quick questions:
1) Is there a risk that they don't schedule my bio/interview because they still think that the interview to be scheduled as per the CP in Moscow?
2)
>You will also need to request that KCC unlock your DS-260 so that you can update your application with your new address.
Should I do it right away, or I should wait until the interview is scheduled?

3) Based on your experience, are there any precautions actions that should be taken except those that are described by KCC?

1. Is there a risk that who wouldn’t schedule your interview?
2. Have you sent in your AOS package or all you’ve done to date was just to inform KCC you wish to switch back to AOS?
 
@txoutback You said you also filed for I-765, did you include/add the fee of $410 per person on top of the I-485 ($1,140) + $ fee for Bio?

????? What on earth are you talking about???? Is this listed on the AOS spreadsheet or you don’t think it would have been mentioned if it is required?
 
Mom, one question.
Q1; When I re-submit the package, do I need to re-print all the forms, 485, 944, 131 and 765 with signature?

Reason;
All the document I submitted were scanned and some specific numbers printed at the bottom.
i-485, I-944, I-131 and I-765 pages have these numbers crossed out by hand writing by USCIS.
Other evidence and support documents are OK.
 
????? What on earth are you talking about???? Is this listed on the AOS spreadsheet or you don’t think it would have been mentioned if it is required?

Aren't you supposed to pay additional fee if someone is filing I-765 along with I-485?

According to fee calculator on uscis website.

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this is what comes up if the information is correctly entered, for those who worry from the above that the uscis calculator may be wrong. Not sure what was entered above to generate a fee required for i765, but it wasn’t for an initial EAD filed alongside i485.
 
Aren't you supposed to pay additional fee if someone is filing I-765 along with I-485?

According to fee calculator on uscis website.

View attachment 1716

Like I already noted the AOS process spreadsheet would have listed the fee if it is required. Your calculation is wrong. Which option did you select as the EAD category for your above calculation?
 
1. Did you sign your I-485 - Part 10 question 6(a)? Both of you?
2. How much did you include with the package?
3. Which other forms did you include with the package? Is each form signed?
4. What is the edition date shown on the bottom of your I-485?

Mom. thanks for your question.
Here is the answers to your question.
(1) Yes, both of us signed in black ball point pen. Date was not hand written, because I chose date by form.
Part of her signature was outside of box. It is little bit
(2) I included credit card form for me and my wife. $1225 each.
I did sign to use my credit card for me and wife's.
(3) Primary(me), I-485, I-131 and I-949. Wife, I-485, I-131, I-765 and I-949. Signed all forms.
I didn't submit I-765, because I have E2 visa working for current employer.
(4) edition of the I-485 is 10/15/19, Expires on 10/31/2020

My questions
C1; I disabled JAVA to put a lot N/A even for almost all sections. it may change the barcode of the form?
C2: I put N/A for translator and preparer. Not put N/A for translator and preparer. If you see the form, some people may think no signature for preparer and interpreter.
C3; I wonder if I should include my name as preparer, since I helped my wife to prepare the package.
 
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