⏳ EB-3 Adjustment of Status Pending - H4 I-797A Lost in Mail During Concurrent Filing

⏳ **Case Status: Pending** --- A couple filed concurrent I-485/I-765/I-131 packages in June 2026 using an H4 I-797C courtesy notice as a placeholder after the original I-797A was lost in transit. They are exploring options including FOIA and international travel for a fresh I-94 to avoid a potential RFE and processing delays. This case involves a concurrent EB-based Adjustment of Status filing (I-485, I-765, I-131) submitted in June 2026, with an I-140 under premium processing. The dependent spouse's H4 extension was approved but the physical I-797A (containing the paper I-94) was lost by USPS. To protect the June priority filing date, the attorneys submitted the AOS package using only the I-797C courtesy notice as proof of status maintenance. USCIS accepted the package and issued receipt notices. Options pursued so far include an e-Request (USCIS directed them to file I-824, estimated 1+ year wait) and a Track-One FOIA request for a digital copy of the I-797A and I-94. Open questions include whether international travel for visa stamping and a fresh CBP I-94 is viable, and whether a dependent's RFE would pause the primary applicant's EAD and Advance Parole processing. --- **[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1uq4iz2/h4_approval_notice_i797a_lost_in_mail_filed_i485/)** *Source: Reddit EB-3 search* --- *This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*