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Today, I called the USCIS and talked to an agent he said that not having the NOA should not be an issue as long as you have your receipt number. He also asked to submit an online request and they will respond within 30 days. I submitted my online inquiry today and I will be getting a response by July 8.
The agent doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Having the receipt # is good, but having an actual NOA is better
 
Is there anything else that I can do at this time? Not having the NOA causes any issues?
You’ve already submitted a missing document eRequest, right? Wait for the response to that.

Did you create a USCIS Online Account by the way? Normally, there will be a document tab where USCIS is supposed to upload electronic copies of sent documents
 
Hi Mom,

I promise this is the last DS-260 question. For the question about "Do you authorize disclosure of information from this form to the Department of Homeland Security...", since I already have a SSN, should I put no? In the instruction indicated this might be needed for issuing a SSN card for the applicant.
 
Sm1smom,
one quick question about I-693
"The Form I-693 must be dated no earlier than 60 days before you filed your underlying application." Dated means CR's signature date not physical date, right?
I contacted to the clinic to renew the form. They said they can renew the signature date for $25, but they can't change the physical date (obviously!). I told them signature date is the important date for me (based on spreadsheet knowledge;)) , but I wanted to doublecheck with you
 
People may use different types of SASE. Take that into account when checking the spreadsheet. What type of SASE have you used? Was it express or regular mail?
i have the same issue. more then 26 days i didnt received it.
in your forum signature i saw that you sent your package without waiting for the receipt. is it ok like this?
 
Hi Mom,

I promise this is the last DS-260 question. For the question about "Do you authorize disclosure of information from this form to the Department of Homeland Security...", since I already have a SSN, should I put no? In the instruction indicated this might be needed for issuing a SSN card for the applicant.
Whatever option you select doesn't matter. The SSN doesn't get processed for AOSers like they do for CPers.
 
i have the same issue. more then 26 days i didnt received it.
in your forum signature i saw that you sent your package without waiting for the receipt. is it ok like this?
Check FAQ tab, line 22.

P.S. Mom put a lot of effort on this spreadsheet, get the most out of it.
 
Sm1smom,
one quick question about I-693
"The Form I-693 must be dated no earlier than 60 days before you filed your underlying application." Dated means CR's signature date not physical date, right?
I contacted to the clinic to renew the form. They said they can renew the signature date for $25, but they can't change the physical date (obviously!). I told them signature date is the important date for me (based on spreadsheet knowledge;)) , but I wanted to doublecheck with you

Validity Period of Form I-693​

"The Form I-693 that the applicant submitted is signed by a civil surgeon no more than 60 days before the date the applicant filed an application for the underlying immigration benefit"

"Additionally, even if all of the above criteria are met, but the officer has reason to believe that the applicant’s medical condition has changed since submission of the Form I-693 such that the applicant’s admissibility could be affected, the officer, in his or her discretion, may request that the applicant submit a new Form I-693"

USCIS Manual - Medical Examination
 

Validity Period of Form I-693​

"The Form I-693 that the applicant submitted is signed by a civil surgeon no more than 60 days before the date the applicant filed an application for the underlying immigration benefit"

"Additionally, even if all of the above criteria are met, but the officer has reason to believe that the applicant’s medical condition has changed since submission of the Form I-693 such that the applicant’s admissibility could be affected, the officer, in his or her discretion, may request that the applicant submit a new Form I-693"

USCIS Manual - Medical Examination
thanks!
 
Hi Mom,
I recently received NOA and SMS from USCIS about my case being in the process. So my online status (USCIS site) stated that the biometrics fee was received, but now there is nothing in the case status, so the previous status disappeared. Is it ok?
 
Hi Mom,
I recently received NOA and SMS from USCIS about my case being in the process. So my online status (USCIS site) stated that the biometrics fee was received, but now there is nothing in the case status, so the previous status disappeared. Is it ok?
Few people reported this today and there is already an answer for it here.
 
I had received speeding tickets (below $300), pled guilty, and paid the fine in full.
On Form I-485, Part 8, I have marked YES on box 25.
Question: I am confused about what to answer in boxes 26 and 27.
 
Hi mom, I have been tracking my case online after receiving my I-485 NOA via text on 5/18 and via letter on 5/22.

I have been checking the USCIS website pretty regularly to keep track. This week I just did my weekly check, and the case status is now empty. In addition, the case history says 'invalid date'. Previously, under case status it wrote something along the lines of 'fingerprint fee was received'.

Can you please advise if I should be concerned about this? And any steps to rectify?

Thank you!
 
Hi mom, I have been tracking my case online after receiving my I-485 NOA via text on 5/18 and via letter on 5/22.

I have been checking the USCIS website pretty regularly to keep track. This week I just did my weekly check, and the case status is now empty. In addition, the case history says 'invalid date'. Previously, under case status it wrote something along the lines of 'fingerprint fee was received'.

Can you please advise if I should be concerned about this? And any steps to rectify?

Thank you!
This question has been asked and answer a couple post before yours and this morning.
The system is under maintenance, that’s all.
 
You’ve already submitted a missing document eRequest, right? Wait for the response to that.

Did you create a USCIS Online Account by the way? Normally, there will be a document tab where USCIS is supposed to upload electronic copies of sent documents
Yes, I submitted it today. Ok, I will wait for their response.

I have created an online account using the receipt # I received. However, USCIS has not uploaded any electronic copies of the NOAs.
 
Some observations regarding Biometrics Appointment letter:
I received two mails for my biometrics appointment. The information provided within are identical, however here are some differences.

1st mail was sent from Field Office address as seen on top left of the envelope. No I-797C header for this notice.
2nd mail was sent from National Benefits Center, as seen on top left of envelope as well. This mail had the I-797C header like the NOA.

FO version was sent 1 day before NBC.
I assume both versions are valid and identical, but I will bring both to my appointment anyways.

When I saw the USCIS envelope I thought the interview notice arrived... sadly not the case. But knowing both FO and NBC sent me something is something positive.

Anyone experienced the same?
 
Thanks Sm1smom!

The second question I was asking for was that

Under "Recent Immigration History" there is an option:

When I last arrived in the United States, I:
22.a. Was inspected at a port of entry and admitted as (for
example, exchange visitor; visitor, waived through;
temporary worker; student):

[blank input/space is here]

And I couldn't write anything in PDF in that space so I'm wondering if I need to write (by hand) there L1B (L2 for my wife and son) or I may just left that space blank and checked checkbox is enough.
 
Some observations regarding Biometrics Appointment letter:
I received two mails for my biometrics appointment. The information provided within are identical, however here are some differences.

1st mail was sent from Field Office address as seen on top left of the envelope. No I-797C header for this notice.
2nd mail was sent from National Benefits Center, as seen on top left of envelope as well. This mail had the I-797C header like the NOA.

FO version was sent 1 day before NBC.
I assume both versions are valid and identical, but I will bring both to my appointment anyways.

When I saw the USCIS envelope I thought the interview notice arrived... sadly not the case. But knowing both FO and NBC sent me something is something positive.

Anyone experienced the same?
Many of us waiting for one, keep both :)

Whichever is the first, go to that appointment. I think you should be fine.

Knowing that FO can also send bio appointment is a good news for those of us waiting.
 
Some observations regarding Biometrics Appointment letter:
I received two mails for my biometrics appointment. The information provided within are identical, however here are some differences.

1st mail was sent from Field Office address as seen on top left of the envelope. No I-797C header for this notice.
2nd mail was sent from National Benefits Center, as seen on top left of envelope as well. This mail had the I-797C header like the NOA.

FO version was sent 1 day before NBC.
I assume both versions are valid and identical, but I will bring both to my appointment anyways.

When I saw the USCIS envelope I thought the interview notice arrived... sadly not the case. But knowing both FO and NBC sent me something is something positive.

Anyone experienced the same?
Same thing with me, I got two mails for the Biometrics appointment.
 
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