u/MathematicianSea3765

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Speeding ticket while I-485 is pending

Speeding ticket while I-485 is pending — should I update USCIS?

Hi everyone,
My employment-based I-485 has been pending for a little over 6 months. I have a completely clean record — no previous speeding tickets, traffic citations, arrests, or any other legal issues.

Unfortunately, I recently received my first speeding ticket. It is a straightforward speeding infraction, with no other charges or violations involved. It is a prepayable citation, and I plan to pay the fine online rather than contest it. The citation currently appears on the district court’s online case search.

My question is what I should do after paying the ticket given that my I-485 is already pending.
I believe my interview is likely to be waived because this is an employment-based I-485 and my case is currently sitting at a non-local field office, so I may not have an opportunity to simply disclose this at an interview.

Should I proactively submit an update to USCIS, such as:
A copy of the speeding citation
Proof/receipt showing that the fine was paid
A short letter/addendum explaining that I recently received a speeding citation, that I have paid the fine, and that there were no other charges or infractions
Or is this something that I should simply keep documentation for and disclose if USCIS asks about it or issues an RFE?

I’m specifically wondering about the procedure for updating USCIS when the citation occurs after the I-485 was filed.

Has anyone been in this exact situation — especially with an employment-based I-485 already pending and no interview expected — and can share what you did and what happened afterward?

Thanks!

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u/MathematicianSea3765 — 9 days ago

Accidentally being billed for two Xfinity Internet accounts at the same address

I’m hoping someone from Xfinity can help because I’m getting billed for two Internet accounts at the exact same address.
Here’s what happened:
I had an existing Xfinity Internet account.
Last month, I signed up for a new Xfinity Internet account at the same address because I was changing plans.

During the signup process, I was specifically told that the old account would be canceled automatically once the new account became active.
The new service is working fine, but I recently discovered that the old account is still active and I’m being billed for both accounts.

I don’t need two Internet accounts at the same address, and I only agreed to the new account because I was told the previous one would be closed.

Can someone from Xfinity please help:
Cancel the old account immediately.
Refund or credit the duplicate charges since I was told the old account would be canceled.
Make sure I’m only billed for my current Internet service going forward.
I’d appreciate any assistance. Thank you!

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u/MathematicianSea3765 — 4 months ago

Xbox out of warranty repair sent to Microsoft after paying $299 — now no updates and no way to contact anyone

Somebody please help!

My Xbox Series X stopped working after 4 years. I recently took it to uBreakiFix, which is an authorized Xbox repair provider. They opened the console and told me the issue was not the power supply and was likely a motherboard problem that they could not repair.

I then found out that Microsoft offers an out-of-warranty service/replacement option for $299. I submitted the repair request, paid the $299 fee, received a UPS shipping label, and sent the console to the address Microsoft provided. According to UPS, the package was successfully delivered to Microsoft’s facility. However, since then, the repair status on my Microsoft account has not changed at all. It does not show that they received the console, and I have received no emails or updates.

The problem is that I cannot seem to reach a human being. The support chat keeps directing me to an AI assistant that simply tells me to check the repair status page and does not provide any way to speak with an actual representative.

My questions are:

  1. Has anyone gone through the $299 out-of-warranty Xbox replacement process?
  2. How long did it take for the status to update after UPS showed delivery?
  3. Were you sent a repaired console or a replacement console?
  4. Is there any way to reach an actual Microsoft/Xbox support representative?
  5. At what point should I become concerned if UPS shows delivered but Microsoft does not acknowledge receiving the device?

Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated.

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u/MathematicianSea3765 — 4 months ago