[LisaWils]

I've turned my I-600A in to CIS and I know they've received it because I sent it certified mail.

But I thought CIS was suppose to mail me an application number at some point and the application number could then be used to track the I-600A. Is that right? I sent them a self addressed stamped envelope thinking it was. If I am right, how long before I receive that number?

Or is the only contact I should expect from CIS a request for fingerprinting and then ultimately the I-700?

Thanks for the advice!

[mom23boys]

I received a letter stating they received my application and money order. It took about 2 weeks or or to receive that. Hope this helps!

[jetgirl]

I didn't get any receipt, but I knew they got it when I saw my check had been cashed (right away!). The next notice I got from them was the fingerprint appt letter, but I guess it probably varies by USCIS office - mine was in Newark, NJ.

Good luck!

[mom3boys]

This must really vary by which office you are using. We received our fingerprinting letter and a little paper receipt with the amount of the money order. There wasn't anything with a number to track.

Marjorie

[joyfulme3x]

Our USCIS office doesn't send receipts with a tracking number (I think they call it an "A number") for I-600A.

Here's the conversation between the USCIS lady and me:
USCIS: We don't issue A Numbers for I-600A.
Me: Is there a way to track the status of my application?
USCIS: Yes, use your A Number.
Me: But I thought you said you don't issue an A Number for I-600A?
USCIS: That's right. We don't.
Me: So we can't track our application?
USCIS: Not unless you have an A Number.

Grrr...LOL! A year later, I am still a little irritated about USCIS!
So don't necessarily expect that you will get a receipt with a tracking number. But I do think some offices do send one, so hopefully yours does! Good luck.

[prechrswife]

We got a receipt first (no tracking number, though), and then later got our appointment letter for fingerprinting. We used the Atlanta office.

[jetgirl]

Originally Posted by joyfulme3x

Here's the conversation between the USCIS lady and me:
USCIS: We don't issue A Numbers for I-600A.
Me: Is there a way to track the status of my application?
USCIS: Yes, use your A Number.
Me: But I thought you said you don't issue an A Number for I-600A?
USCIS: That's right. We don't.
Me: So we can't track our application?
USCIS: Not unless you have an A Number.

Ha ha! That is hilarious, and exactly what I'd expect from a govt agency!

[NeshRoo]

We received our fingerprinting letter and a receipt with the amount of the money order. There wasn't anything with a number to track - and other than a time and place to go for fingerprints, that's all we got.

[Ernabel]

joyfulme3x - FYI - an A number is an Alien number that is given to immigrants when they are applying for legal immigration status. It is then the number that is permanently on their "Green card."