Sm1smom
Super Moderator
You wait for a RFE or present the missing document at the time of your interview (if a RFE wasn’t issued prior to the interview date).
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You wait for a RFE or present the missing document at the time of your interview (if a RFE wasn’t issued prior to the interview date).
Lucia.Garcia
New Member
Thanks!
Hi mom, I have a question regarding to the AOS receipt
1.) I got an email from them with an attached receipt. Yet the receipt looks so simple to me with just a paid stamp. Is it what it should look like?
2.) I am not receiving any receipt from the mail, is it normal for them not to mail out if they send an email?
3.) We were suppose to fill out the receipt number in one of the form, since the receipt does not say anything, what should I fill out there?
Thanks,
1.) I got an email from them with an attached receipt. Yet the receipt looks so simple to me with just a paid stamp. Is it what it should look like?
2.) I am not receiving any receipt from the mail, is it normal for them not to mail out if they send an email?
3.) We were suppose to fill out the receipt number in one of the form, since the receipt does not say anything, what should I fill out there?
Thanks,
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Yes that’s the payment receipt.
2. Did you include a SAE with the payment you sent in?
3. I’m not aware of any form that requires the payment receipt number.
1.) Great I will use that as my payment receipt for the application then.
2.) Yes, I sent the payment with an envelope and a mail stamp. It has my address on the top left of the envelop. So I should have received something from the mail? Could COVID-19 be one of the reason they are not mailing it out? If not should I reach out to them to make sure they have the right address?
3.) It was the form I-485, Part 2, List 12: Receipt Number of Underlying Petition. Or what should I fill out there...?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
2. That explains why your receipt was emailed. From what you’ve described here, doesn’t sound like you sent an proper SAE. The SAE should have your name and mailing address listed in the center of the enter as the recipient, not on the left corner of the envelope. Anyway it no longer matters, you already have the payment receipt.
3. Form I-485 is not asking for AOS filing payment receipt number, that question has nothing to do with the payment receipt. That section is not applicable to DV, write N/A there.
2. Gotcha, that makes sense to me now haha. Should I include the email content as well then or will the receipt itself will be fine?
3. And thank you mom I was so confuse at that time and now it makes sense to me now
I wish the upcoming vb schedule would be current for all regions at least everyone would be able to apply no matter even we receive denial letter by the end of sepetmber
I'm also really interested in that. I have EU39XXX and was hoping to send everything in June, but right now I have no idea whether it even makes sense to try. If anyone has a good opinion on this, PM me.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
Why PM? we share “good opinions“ on this forum...that’s its purpose...
I said it thinking it wouldn't be of interest to everyone, but I realize now that it probably is, apologies for the odd formulation.
In any case, I'm on F1 and waiting to see if my university will be open next semester before I take the decision to stay here and try AOS or try CP in Europe. Needless to say, the situation is causing a lot of stress. I reckon nobody can be certain of anything right now, but if someone who is more expert than me has some sort of advice, that would definitely benefit the community.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
2. Gotcha, that makes sense to me now haha. Should I include the email content as well then or will the receipt itself will be fine?
3. And thank you mom I was so confuse at that time and now it makes sense to me now
Just the receipt.
2020AS00011xxx
Active Member
Hi,
Are biometrics appointments scheduled in the order applications are received in Chicago Lockbox?
Assuming that USCIS will reopen public services after one and half a month someone who is sending in their application right now will necessarily experience one and half a month shift in time in their biometrics appointments because those who had their biometrics cancelled within that period are given priority or it is something related to work load of each Application Support Center?
Are biometrics appointments scheduled in the order applications are received in Chicago Lockbox?
Assuming that USCIS will reopen public services after one and half a month someone who is sending in their application right now will necessarily experience one and half a month shift in time in their biometrics appointments because those who had their biometrics cancelled within that period are given priority or it is something related to work load of each Application Support Center?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Logic says USCIS will focus on rescheduling cancelled ASC appointments prior to scheduling for those received after office closure to in-person activities.
Considering the current situation in the country due to COVID-19 is an unusual one, I personally think trying to figure out how USCIS will handle things upon reopening their offices to in-person activities is a futile activity. IMHO, the best attitude to adopt at this point is that of a “wait and see” (borrowing Simon’s phrase here).
DG Expanse
Member
Hi,
I started filling out the I-944 form.
I'm an L1A visa holder. I have a 30*** DV case number.
I'm thinking of switching from the Consular Processing to the AOS.
As per the new I-944 instructions, it looks like I will need to get my diploma and a Ph.D. degree evaluated in specific organizations.
Please take a look at the attached snapshot.
As far as I know, in order to get my diplomas evaluated (I got them in Russia) I will have to get apostilles.
It is going to be a challenge, as all government organizations are closed in Russia, currently.
Do you know if any of the organizations listed below can do the evaluation without apostilles?
I have certified translations.
Thanks,
______________________________________________________
A2Z Evaluations, LLC
Academic Evaluation Services, Inc.
Center for Applied Research, Evaluation and Education, Inc.
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
Educational Perspectives, nfp
Educational Records Evaluation Service, Inc.
Evaluation Service, Inc.
Foreign Academic Credential Service, Inc.
Foundation for International Services, Inc.
Global Credential Evaluators, Inc.
Global Services Associates, Inc.
International Academic Credential Evaluators, Inc.
International Consultants of Delaware, Inc.
International Education Evaluations, Inc.
International Education Research Foundation, Inc.
Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. International Education Consultants
SpanTran: The Evaluation Company
Transcript Research
World Education Services, Inc.
I started filling out the I-944 form.
I'm an L1A visa holder. I have a 30*** DV case number.
I'm thinking of switching from the Consular Processing to the AOS.
As per the new I-944 instructions, it looks like I will need to get my diploma and a Ph.D. degree evaluated in specific organizations.
Please take a look at the attached snapshot.
As far as I know, in order to get my diplomas evaluated (I got them in Russia) I will have to get apostilles.
It is going to be a challenge, as all government organizations are closed in Russia, currently.
Do you know if any of the organizations listed below can do the evaluation without apostilles?
I have certified translations.
Thanks,
______________________________________________________
A2Z Evaluations, LLC
Academic Evaluation Services, Inc.
Center for Applied Research, Evaluation and Education, Inc.
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
Educational Perspectives, nfp
Educational Records Evaluation Service, Inc.
Evaluation Service, Inc.
Foreign Academic Credential Service, Inc.
Foundation for International Services, Inc.
Global Credential Evaluators, Inc.
Global Services Associates, Inc.
International Academic Credential Evaluators, Inc.
International Consultants of Delaware, Inc.
International Education Evaluations, Inc.
International Education Research Foundation, Inc.
Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. International Education Consultants
SpanTran: The Evaluation Company
Transcript Research
World Education Services, Inc.
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2020AS00011xxx
Active Member
I didn't exactly get what you are saying. But I know you can have a scanned copy of your certificates sent to fis-web.com to be evaluated and get them back by email. I didn't use this service though.
Hello everyone,
I wanted to let you know that it seems USCIS is still processing cases and sends notice of action receipts. I filed on Mar 24th, after a rejection because of outdated i-485. Last night, I got a text with the receipt numbers and today my check was cashed out.
They might have become a bit slow, but they are working on cases. So hang on tight, and don't panic if you have a pending submission.
I wanted to let you know that it seems USCIS is still processing cases and sends notice of action receipts. I filed on Mar 24th, after a rejection because of outdated i-485. Last night, I got a text with the receipt numbers and today my check was cashed out.
They might have become a bit slow, but they are working on cases. So hang on tight, and don't panic if you have a pending submission.
I used fis-web. The others's requirements were too strict and they needed the original documents that would delay the process. The fis-web service is online but the evaluation states that the original documents were not received for the evaluation. That said, one of my friends sent fis-web evaluation for i-140 and he didn't have any problems; his case was approved.
Thanks for the update! That gave me some relief. I submitted my AOS package on April 4th so I might expect my credit card to be charged within 2 weeks or so. (I've been constantly checking my credit card account every day since I submitted. Lol)
Hi,
I have a question about 2NL.
Since the coronavirus issue, I switched my application from CP to AOS.
1. I emailed and called KCC first and they said I need to pay the DV fee ($330/p) first and then they can switch my application to AOS.
2. I paid immediately 3 weeks ago and no information at all.
3. Today I called KCC again, they checked my case and they said the DV fee has been received and the receipt has been shipped out today. When I asked about the 2NL, they said there is no 2NL since I didn't select AOS when I filled DS260. And they said 2NL is NOT necessary if I have the DV fee receipt.
So is that OK if I only have the DV fee receipt in my AOS package? Really worry about it. I called KCC twice and both of the agencies said 2NL is not necessary. What should I do now?
Any suggestion? anyone in the same situation?
Thanks a lot!!!!
I have a question about 2NL.
Since the coronavirus issue, I switched my application from CP to AOS.
1. I emailed and called KCC first and they said I need to pay the DV fee ($330/p) first and then they can switch my application to AOS.
2. I paid immediately 3 weeks ago and no information at all.
3. Today I called KCC again, they checked my case and they said the DV fee has been received and the receipt has been shipped out today. When I asked about the 2NL, they said there is no 2NL since I didn't select AOS when I filled DS260. And they said 2NL is NOT necessary if I have the DV fee receipt.
So is that OK if I only have the DV fee receipt in my AOS package? Really worry about it. I called KCC twice and both of the agencies said 2NL is not necessary. What should I do now?
Any suggestion? anyone in the same situation?
Thanks a lot!!!!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Having a 2NL for AOS is not mandatory. What we refer to as the 2NL is basically KCC’s acknowledgement of their awareness of one’s intention to process AOS based on their submitted DS260 form, it also includes information on how to make the DV administrative fee payment. You’ve already passed the stage of where an AOS based 2NL is applicable, so don’t stress over not having it.