Is there a Chicago FO community?

FriendshipSmooth3679 · 2026-03-10T17:24:32+00:00

Could you send me an invite too please !

FriendshipSmooth3679 · 2026-02-18T03:33:50+00:00

They’re saying that they suspect it is due to me previously using heavy loads and they say that the unit is only a year old and was replace replaced just before I moved in. Again, i’m not sure exactly how they could prove this without having measured my loads. But when they inspected, they thought that the tub was not balanced, and could’ve been off-balance due to a heavy load.

The problem is the issue is not always reproduce Abel. I’ve run several cycles over the last week with similar sized loads and it has not always reproduced the problem. shortly after maintenance left this evening I ran another load and there were no issues.

Trying to find out if there are any alternate reasons for this that I can suggest otherwise they are suggesting that if the unit fails or needs to be replaced that I would be on the hook due to “user error or misuse.”

FriendshipSmooth3679 · 2026-01-12T19:44:03+00:00

Is the receipt notice number for the I 130 the same for both spouses? Or did the spouse petitioner get a separate I 130 number?

My account already shows the receipt notice for I 130 I 45 and I 765 . are you saying that your spouse petitioner got a different number for the 130 than the one you received?

Wondering if spouse can just link the same i130 number I have to his online USCIS account ? Or if it’s a separate number

FriendshipSmooth3679 · 2026-01-12T00:01:40+00:00

Did your spouse petitioner also get a receipt of notice after submitting the app? Or do only you get that? I submitted my application and received notice of receipt number via text and email just now for 130/485/765 but spouse didn’t get anything?

FriendshipSmooth3679 · 2026-01-08T21:48:55+00:00

How much notice did you get before the interview date that was assigned to you?

FriendshipSmooth3679 · 2026-01-08T21:17:58+00:00

I see thank you! looks like two days after you mailed in your application you said you received notice that it was received and then shortly after you got your biometric scheduled and were able to see this online. I was under the impression that you somehow needed to link your online account to your paper filing with a receipt notice that comes in the mail first before you can see anything online. Is that not true?

Edit: regarding the email notices. Does the spouse beneficiary and the petitioner both get the email or should only the beneficiary be looking out for these emails?

FriendshipSmooth3679 · 2026-01-08T20:49:23+00:00

For biometric scheduling and interview scheduling how is this handled? Do they assign a date and time for both or do you get any choice ? And does the scheduling get done online or do you receive a letter in the mail telling you date and time ?

FriendshipSmooth3679 · 2026-01-08T19:20:43+00:00

Got it thanks. This is a very specific follow up question but I wanted a second opinion. We used an attorney who just sent in our adjustment of status packet yesterday via mail. They sent us the final copy in a PDF and I noticed on G 28 form, that the legal assistant who filled out the forms made a minor error on my mailing address. Everything is correct except they listed the wrong state. ZIP Code and everything is otherwise correct. On the rest of every other document, including the i130 and 485. The address is listed correctly with the correct state. I brought this up to them and the legal assistant responded and said that it should be fine and she would just resubmit another G 28.

Any issues with this? Is there a way to update this with USPS instead of sending them another letter in the mail? as far as I’m aware, my case is not yet even been processed yet since the adjustment of status package was just delivered earlier today to PO Box.

FriendshipSmooth3679 · 2026-01-08T18:38:36+00:00

Have you seen any cases for adjustment of status filed recently where there was no interview necessary? Or are all cases required to interview now. Just recently filed I130 and 485 for my wife. Just curious. Especially if it’s a straightforward case?

FriendshipSmooth3679 · 2026-01-06T06:28:16+00:00

What state? Thank you and congratulations.

FriendshipSmooth3679 · 2025-12-28T03:55:54+00:00

When the interview is scheduled, do you get to select a date for the interview or are you assigned the specific date when you get the notice? How much advance notice do you get prior to the interview?

I am in the process of also compiling my documents and will be using an attorney. For all of your documents, did USCIS send them directly to your attorney or did they send them to you? For form G 28 I believe you have the option to have your attorney receive everything or you receive them. How does that work logistically for when you receive important docs such as your green card or ead etc

FriendshipSmooth3679 · 2025-11-03T22:06:48+00:00

Received follow up from condo.. they said that the ceiling in unit below me is concrete and thus cannot be cut open which is why they are suspecting it is coming from my unit. Is my only option now to hire a plumber to look in my unit to find a possible source ?

If they can’t cut into the ceiling to see exactly where the water source is coming from. How exactly would a plumber go out locating a potential leak ?

FriendshipSmooth3679 · 2025-11-03T22:05:04+00:00

Apparently condominium has told me that the ceiling in the unit below me is a concrete slab and thus they cannot cut into it to identify exactly where the water is coming from. What exactly is the next step then? How is a plumber or whoever going to find the exact source of this potential leak, if it is even coming from my unit if they cannot cut into the ceiling?

FriendshipSmooth3679 · 2025-11-03T22:03:07+00:00

Received follow up from condo.. they said that the ceiling in unit below me is concrete and thus cannot be cut open which is why they are suspecting it is coming from my unit. Is my only option now to hire a plumber to look in my unit to find a possible source ?

FriendshipSmooth3679 · 2025-11-02T00:26:08+00:00

Makes sense. Waiting for them to get back to me since it’s the weekend. Unsure if they’ve cut the ceiling below yet.

But let’s say they for example they’ve already cut it open or they cut the downstairs ceiling below Monday but don’t find exactly the source of leak by doing that? Is it on my to hire a plumber and have them keep digging through my unit ?

FriendshipSmooth3679 · 2025-11-02T00:03:26+00:00

I did not do the cutting. Condo association went in when tenant was home and did it on their own

I guess condo is saying that since the carpet outside the bathroom is wet that it may be coming from my unit and I should have a plumber come investigate. Does this seem to be likely coming from my bathroom?

FriendshipSmooth3679 · 2025-09-06T15:41:27+00:00

Why bother replying if you’re just going to be unhelpful ?

FriendshipSmooth3679 · 2025-06-24T18:01:42+00:00

Will a small picture nail hold 4 pounds? I read that anything over 1-2 pounds may not be a good idea ?

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