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Q: I-485 Submission and not receiving Receipt Number

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I submitted my I-485 documents along with the attachment of I-864 and I-864A on November 20th, 2023. I have received confirmation from FedEx that the USCIS office received my package on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023. I need to hear some opinions because I have not received any receipt... View More

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answered on Dec 8, 2023

The delay you describe is not unusual in my personal experience. However, at some point, you will have to follow up and contact USCIS to trace your filing. It is always advisable to keep a complete copy of your filing since in rare occasions, your package may be lost and you would have to re-create... View More

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Q: With a pending asylum case can I apply for eb2niw or H1B?
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answered on Dec 8, 2023

I am sure you don't just need to know if you can "file", but whether you would be eligible to change your status should your filing be approved. You can file anything with USCIS but whether your filing will get you the result you want is what should matter to you.

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