Hey guys,
quick question.. I already mailed the petition for the I-130 just wondering do they deduct the $$ from my acount when they recieve the paperwork or when they start working on my application? Reason being is because when I sent out the N-400 for myself 2 years ago the money was deduscted 3 days later not even, and for the I-130 that I sent out over than 2 weeks ago the check has not been voided yet. Just wondering if maype there was a mistake or something missing on the application or do they deduct the money when they start working on my case? Let me know. Thanks

It'll process when it processes, Desire. Can't give you an exact timeframe due to the fact that it's up to them to take the check to the bank.

They usually cash the checks fairly quick. Since the fees are non-refundable there is no correlation between when they cash the check and when they start working on it. When the check is cashed you can assume they received it, thats all. If a month or so goes by and the check still hasn't cleared then make some calls.