July 2009 Family Based Filers - Post Here

[purple22]

MMhh That's weird they don't care about the date they just make sure that you have the proper IDs in our case we went in without her passport the security guard just told us that we need either her passport or her work permit as identification and to come back with either one of them .We drove back home and got her passport and went back the same day,they let her in.The people taking the prints just took the appointment paper and did the finger prints and that was it.What part of town are you in ?

I'm from MA, but the appointment is at RI...i'm the first I think from the 2009 filers who was not allowed to do walk-in. Anyways, it is just a week away, I'll just come back then.

 

[LuckyGal2]

We used 2 postal money orders. And since postal money order cannot be exceed $1,000.00, so I sent them 1 with $1,000 and whatever left on the second money order. But they reject the application for the reason of incorrect fees.

They want me to reapply again with the appropriate fees. But I am wondering should I use the old materials and forms or I have to print out everything brand new. The old materials were seem to be scanned by USCIS and they have balck codes lines on the right edges of them. What should I do? Is there anyone in the same situation or have been through the same? Please let me know.

Thanks.

That's strange they rejected your application due to the incorrect fees.
How many money orders did you include, and what the amounts were they?

Actually we bought postal money orders as well, and was told the same thing that they had to give us 1 money oder with $1000 and 1 money order with $10, since postal money order cannot be exceed $1,000...

We ended up sent the money orders as the following:

1 money order $355 for I-130
2 money orders ($1000+$10) for I-485+ biometrics. (If I had known better then, I would have bought one money order for $930 and the other for $80)

As you said you sent out two money orders, maybe the reason for rejection was that you mixed the fee of I-130 and I-485? We actually sent out three money order as listed above.

At that time we were a bit worried about the money orders we sent, but it turned out fine. They accepted the fees.
I agree checks should work better than money orders!

 

[SpanishGirl]

Thank the Lord!!

5 minutes ago I checked the mail box.. and SpanishGirl is now in the game!!! finally!!!!! I received all my receipt numbers and Bio appoint. the Appointment is August 18th at 8:00am, I will try and go before that time though, I am going to try this Wednesday BEFORE I go to California.

Now, for people who know my situation, I left the Country on July 9th - 14th. On the documents it says DATE received July 9th, date processed July 22th. So I am hoping that I am OK.. and they go by date processed.

I was worried because it had been around 3 weeks, but all is well and I am now apart of the game! Just an update!

 

[SpanishGirl]

I tried to walk-in for my FP yesterday and the guard did not allow me, he said i should come back on the date specified. I did not insist anymore since it's just a week away...

I called the USCIS today and they said that EVERY location has now been told that they can't accept walk-ins. My Appoint. isn't until August 18th, but I am going to attempt to walk-in this Wednesday... I want to see if I will get lucky.

Me and my husband both need to go, correct?

 

[Canadian John]

I called the USCIS today and they said that EVERY location has now been told that they can't accept walk-ins. My Appoint. isn't until August 18th, but I am going to attempt to walk-in this Wednesday... I want to see if I will get lucky.

Me and my husband both need to go, correct?

Your husband does not need to attend your fingerprint appointment (unless you don't speak English and he is your translator). I went to my Bio / fingerprints by myself back in May. As far as the walk in's go, i've been reading recent stories from people on these boards that they successfully did a walk in appointment. Every application service center has their own rules I guess.

 

[SpanishGirl]

Your husband does not need to attend your fingerprint appointment (unless you don't speak English and he is your translator). I went to my Bio / fingerprints by myself back in May. As far as the walk in's go, i've been reading recent stories from people on these boards that they successfully did a walk in appointment. Every application service center has their own rules I guess.

Oh alright, I thought I needed my USC husband to come with me, because I read posts that said they and their partner were going in together. I will then try this Wednesday at 8am to go in by myself. I have heard some people who had successful walk-ins and others did not, I will just have to see for myself!

Thanks!

 

[Jacob_24]

Hey guys, just wanted to join this July Filer thread since i sent out my packet out on July 13, and have been notified from USPS it has been delivered July 15th, 2009. I am still in the same shoes as Spanishgirl was in, with no NOA or cashed checks, but all i can do is wait. will updated with more info.

 

[afrank]

Hey guys, just wanted to join this July Filer thread since i sent out my packet out on July 13, and have been notified from USPS it has been delivered July 15th, 2009. I am still in the same shoes as Spanishgirl was in, with no NOA or cashed checks, but all i can do is wait. will updated with more info.

Hey Jacob_24 what part of town are you in ?

 

[ilcitizen]

Sent applications for adjustment of status for my wife (based on my citizenship), EAD and AP on July 23rd. Got the receipt today (July 27th) for all the three.

We got the I 130 Approval notice in May 2009.

Awaiting FP notice.

July 20 2009: Receipt Date
July 23 2009: Notice Date
July 27 2009; Checks Encashed
July 27 2009: NOA received

 

[SpanishGirl]

I am doing my walk in for fingerprints tomorrow..
Sorry to ask again, but I need a for sure answer.. Does my USC husband and I both need to go get our finger prints?? Or just me, the applicant? He needs to get work off so I need to know. Thanks!!!

 

[LuckyGal2]

I am doing my walk in for fingerprints tomorrow..
Sorry to ask again, but I need a for sure answer.. Does my USC husband and I both need to go get our finger prints?? Or just me, the applicant? He needs to get work off so I need to know. Thanks!!!

Hi SpanishGirl,

I did walk in biometric last Friday; I went by myself, and it worked well.
Just make sure you bring your ID ( I brougt my passport) on which the name should match to the one shown on your appointment letter.
The couple in front of me were aked to show their marriage certificate, but I had no idea about their situation, and maybe that's different case, as I was not ask for marriage certificate.

Hope everthing goes well for you and good luck!

 

[SpanishGirl]

Thank you, I will go tomorrow and hope they let me do a walk in, I don't want to wait until August 18th!

Ill keep you updated!

 

[Jacob_24]

Hey Jacob_24 what part of town are you in ?

Im in Tucker right by I-285

 

[VisaNutz]

I am doing my walk in for fingerprints tomorrow..
Sorry to ask again, but I need a for sure answer.. Does my USC husband and I both need to go get our finger prints?? Or just me, the applicant? He needs to get work off so I need to know. Thanks!!!

Did your husband get a notice for fingerprinting? I guess NO, right?

 

[Canadian John]

I am doing my walk in for fingerprints tomorrow..
Sorry to ask again, but I need a for sure answer.. Does my USC husband and I both need to go get our finger prints?? Or just me, the applicant? He needs to get work off so I need to know. Thanks!!!

I went by myself when I went for my Bio appointment back on May 15 of this year. It literally took like 10 minutes (there was no line, I was the only one), I was in and out. I would hate for your husband to take an entire day off work for a 10 - 15 minute Biometrics appointment. Granted I don't know how busy the Florida Application Support Center is, I did mine here in Pittsburgh.

So no, your husband does not need to go with you.

 

[Canadian John]

Did your husband get a notice for fingerprinting? I guess NO, right?

Her husband is the US Citizen sponsoring her so no, he does not need to attend the Biometrics appointment.

 

[SpanishGirl]

I went to the office listed on the form... But they hadn't moved to that location yet.
So I drove to the other side of the city and arrived here at the Biometrics office. After the man telling me my appointment wasn't until August 18th...
and me telling him that the USCIS told me it was alright to do a walk-in... He let me in.
So it is safe to say that offices are not letting people in as much for walk-ins, as they used to.
The USCIS had told me that very few offices let people in, and in fact, they are not supposed to. The office I went to only had 3 people in line, so I figured thats why he let me in.

It all took less than a 25 minutes.

 

[afrank]

Im in Tucker right by I-285

I am Alpharetta

but surprisingly I received 2 emails in regard of my wife's case from the cris today it looks like it's going really fast for some people and slow for others. below are the emails.

 

[afrank]

Sorry I forgot paste the emails earlier.
first one
*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: MSCXXXXXXXXXXXX

Application Type: I765 , APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Current Status: Card production ordered.

On July 27, 2009, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at
*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.


Sincerely,


The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)


2nd one

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: MSCXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Application Type: I131 , APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On July 27, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I131 APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website under Case Status and Processing Dates.
*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.


Sincerely,


The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

 

[SpanishGirl]

Sorry I forgot paste the emails earlier.
first one
*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: MSCXXXXXXXXXXXX

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

I CAN NOT BELIEVE HOW FAST YOUR APPLICATION IS GOING!!!

I am very happy for you, this is great news, and going soo fast Question, what office did you mail your application to?

I am hoping that my time line soon looks similar to yours soon!