Quaid Westerlund
Jun 3, 2024
Recent filling to USCIS Lockbox
Has anyone recently sent documents to Chicago lockbox? I sent documents on May 1st and it was delivered May 4th. I have not gotten a receipt notice or a response. I'm guessing there experiencing backlog and need to wait but just wanted to see if others are in the same boat.
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Quaid WesterlundJun 4, 2024
hopefully a notice will be sent in the next week or two
Quaid WesterlundJun 4, 2024
@T. M whats the number? Maybe I will try and call
A JohnsonJun 4, 2024
Texas office received my package on the 28th. Haven’t heard from them either. @T. M I’m curious where you called? Emma?
Quaid WesterlundJun 4, 2024
@T. M thank you maybe ill try when they open tomorrow. Best of luck everyone!!!
A JohnsonJun 4, 2024
thank you
keep FaithJun 4, 2024
@Quaid Westerlund mine was delivered by FedEx on May 28th and on May 30th I received some texts from USCIS with my receipt number starts by IOE… also my USCIS account was updated. I can see the status of my case. And also the status changed to actively reviewing on May 30th. and they uploaded under document tab the evidence I sent to them. I filed I-485 Permanent residence. Today I received the notice by mail. hopefully this will help you out.
Quaid WesterlundJun 4, 2024
@Keep Faith it does help thank you and glad that it went well with you. I'll call the number above and see where to go from there.
A JohnsonJun 11, 2024
@Quaid Westerlund did you receive the e-notice? I haven’t received anything and today is 2 weeks.
A JohnsonJun 11, 2024
@mariam T did you receive anything?
Quaid WesterlundJun 11, 2024
@A Johnson I still have not I called the number last week and the person I talked to said theirs a backlog at the lockbox. I was told to wait 2 more weeks and then call again. Not sure if it’s gonna make a difference though.
A JohnsonJun 11, 2024
@Quaid Westerlund I just called that number and couldn’t get pass the automatic voice message. I’m going to email the lockbox. I’m just worried if they have rejected my application and they are sending it back.
Quaid WesterlundJun 11, 2024
@A Johnson I got pass the voice message by saying service center instead of lockbox. I sent an email last week but still no response. But the email does say have to wait 30 days for a response.
A JohnsonJun 11, 2024
Thank you. I’ll keep you posted if I receive any updates.
Quaid WesterlundJun 11, 2024
@mariam T I sent mine through usps. Not sure if it’s making a difference but will keep you updated if there is anything.
A JohnsonJun 11, 2024
@mariam T yes, I sent it through USPS. I was not expecting that I even have to be stressed about their e-notice! whelp!
A JohnsonJun 12, 2024
@mariam T @Quaid Westerlund how are y’all staying sane? I’m literally glued to my phone and this app, and I’m losing my sanity! Another day almost passed and still nothing!
I have signed up for Informed Delivery. Strangely, there is a package coming address to us from Phoenix but it has been stuck at the post office for several days. I’m just praying so hard that it’s not my application.
I need to find a distraction 😩
Quaid WesterlundJun 12, 2024
@A Johnson I’m really not😭 I just had to delete everything for a few days and do a few things to take my mind of it. Hopefully it is not your application but if it is can you let me know. At this point I’m tempted to just resend the whole thing if I don’t get a response soon.
A JohnsonJun 12, 2024
I’m so tempted to just show up at the lockbox (I live 30m from it) and talk to someone! I will keep you posted if I receive any notifications.
A JohnsonJun 13, 2024
@mariam T I’m really not sure. I called my bank yesterday to see if DHS has deposited my cashier checks but they haven’t. I’m not sure if this is for your initial application or something else, but if it is, maybe try to see if they have cashed your checks or used your CC. @Quaid Westerlund
Quaid WesterlundJun 20, 2024
@mariam T I didn’t get a full update, but I sent an inquiry earlier this month. I got an email a few days ago from uscis saying that they got it and they will respond within 10days. Not a full update, but it’s something.
A JohnsonJun 20, 2024
@Quaid Westerlund that’s great to hear. now, you can breath a little. @mariam T no update from me. still haven’t received any notifications. Reddit says it’s common these days to hear back in 7-8 weeks 😫
Quaid WesterlundJun 20, 2024
Thank you! Still got a long way to go but getting an email made me stress just a little less. I’ve been reading all the reddits too. Hope to hear something soon, next week is 8 weeks for me 🙃
A JohnsonJun 25, 2024
@mariam T @Quaid Westerlund any updates? nothing on my side. 😩
Quaid WesterlundJun 25, 2024
@A Johnson same here and it’s now week 8🙃
A JohnsonJun 25, 2024
@mariam T @Quaid Westerlund Nooooo! Gosh, this waiting is brutal. I just checked with my bank. My cashiers checks haven’t been deposited. I also called USCIS. The agent said my name is not in the system 😩
Quaid WesterlundJun 25, 2024
@A Johnson at this point I’m not sure if I should refill or wait for another week or two
A JohnsonJun 25, 2024
@Quaid Westerlund That’s a really tough call. have you checked with your bank? call USCIS again now. They may have your info, you never know.
Quaid WesterlundJun 25, 2024
I checked my bank and nothing had been withdrawn. I’m not in a place to call them so I connected to a live agent now and they said they have no records. They all say the same things, and even after I explained they said wait for a response. Really disappointing and depressing.
A JohnsonJun 26, 2024
@Quaid Westerlund sigh 😩 did they respond to that “10 days” email? They were supposed to get back to you in 10 days.
Quaid WesterlundJun 26, 2024
@A Johnson I was trying to explain that to the agent yesterday. I sent an inquiry on June 4, uscis acknowledged it on June 14 telling me to wait 10 days. But I had sent another email on June 12 which the agent said to wait for a response to that email. I know they probably have a lot of going on, but they are saying one thing but the emails are saying another. Just sick of the bs.
A JohnsonJun 26, 2024
Good grief! What’s going on! Nothing makes sense! 😰I’ve started having anxiety attacks. This is beyond disheartening.
Hang in there my friend. 😔
A JohnsonJul 2, 2024
@mariam T @Quaid Westerlund any updates? nothing for me 😥
Fem SJul 11, 2024
This is really weird! I've been waiting for about six weeks as well. My package was received on May 31st and till now nothing.
Fem SJul 11, 2024
@Quaid Westerlund @A Johnson @mariam T any updates?
A JohnsonJul 11, 2024
@Fem S no updates on my side 😔 I’m gonna reach out to my congresswoman today.
Quaid WesterlundJul 11, 2024
j@Fem S Same here no word and I’ve been waiting since early🙃
A JohnsonJul 11, 2024
@Quaid Westerlund are you serious? yours has been too long. I just sent an inquiry to my congressman. have you done that? are you going to re-file? I’ll wait one more week and then refile.
Quaid WesterlundJul 11, 2024
@A Johnson I think I might send something to mine. And yeah I called an agent late last week and they said there’s a long backlog and to either wait or refile. My student visa expires this month and was hopping to get the work permit. But look like I’ll be unemployed for a bit 😭🙃
A JohnsonJul 11, 2024
@Quaid Westerlund how about OPT? I’m on STEM OPT and my ead will expire in Sept 😥😥😥
Quaid WesterlundJul 11, 2024
@A Johnson I’m J-1 and I’ve been on the Academic Training for over a year. But it finishes this month so I have to wait for the EAD. 😅
A JohnsonJul 17, 2024
@mariam T congratulations. that’s wonderful news.
A JohnsonJul 17, 2024
@Quaid Westerlund @Fem S I’ve reached out to my congressman. They responded yesterday. USCIS has my case and I should receive a receipt notice within 15 days. This is a general response, too. However, it seems most people receive their notice after this response. I’ll keep y’all posted but in the meanwhile maybe reach out to your congress person? It will not hurt.
A JohnsonJul 17, 2024
@mariam T there is a lady here on the app who is trying to expedite her I-131 because it’s her own wedding. Would you mind guiding her on how to get an info pass and meet an officer in person?
A JohnsonJul 17, 2024
@mariam T I asked her to reach out to you.
Nattlestar 🇨🇦 🤞Jul 17, 2024
@mariam T - Hello, Mariam. Johnson referred me to you in my post recently about an “info pass”.
@A Johnson - Thank you for the recommendation.
Nattlestar 🇨🇦 🤞Jul 17, 2024
@A Johnson Thank you Johnson
A JohnsonJul 17, 2024
@Nattlestar 🇨🇦 🤞 you are very welcome. Hope you find a resolution soon. I was in your shoes before and I know exactly how you are feeling right now.
A JohnsonJul 17, 2024
@Quaid Westerlund I got my receipts today. please get in touch with your congress person.
Quaid WesterlundJul 17, 2024
@mariam T @A Johnson congrats to you both. Hope everything else goes smoothly. @A Johnson Thanks I reached out late last week and was told yesterday they sent and inquiry. Unfortunately I have to wait another 30 days, but if I don’t hear anything soon I’ll refile.
Nattlestar 🇨🇦 🤞Jul 17, 2024
@mariam T Hello! I hope you’re well. I’d like to find out more information regarding the “info pass”, as I’d like to see if this is something I can do on my part! Please send me more information on this process. I very much appreciate it. Thank you.
Nattlestar 🇨🇦 🤞Jul 23, 2024
@mariam T Thank you for the information. What email did you use to request an in person appointment?
Nattlestar 🇨🇦 🤞Jul 24, 2024
@mariam T Thank you.
How many weeks in advance should I request an info pass?
Nattlestar 🇨🇦 🤞Jul 24, 2024
@mariam T What was the purpose of your advance parole, if you don’t mind me asking?
