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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Germany
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Hello everyone! 

 

It's almost February and I figured I'll start a thread for those of us who will be sending off their AOS package soon. 

I am the beneficiary and our package is just about done. I am waiting for the I-864's and then it'll be complete. 

 

Let's hope for speedy processing times. :)

 

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Colombia
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Sent the I-130and i-485 off in the mail on Monday and arrived at the Chicago Lockbox today, 2/1/17. 

AOS from B1/B2

1/30/17    Packet (I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131) sent in the mail to Chicago Lockbox via USPS

2/01/17    Packet arrives

2/02/17    USCIS received date

2/08/17    NOA1

2/09/17    Checks cashed

2/14/17    I-797C arrived in the mail

2/27/17    Biometrics appointment in San Antonio

2/28/17    RFIE for I-864 (2016 tax return and needed a joint sponsor)

5/1/17      RFIE evidence received

10/6/17   Interview scheduled for November 13th!!!

11/13/17 Interview and approved on the spot!

11/21/17 Greencard arrives in the mail.  Plan to start naturalization in 3 years....

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Hey,

 

Sent the I-485, I-131 and I-765 on the 30th, and received email and text receipt numbers for all 3 last night. Hopefully a sign of good timing to come!

 

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Hey everyone! 

 

Hope all is well. We sent our AOS with AED and AP last Feb 2 via Fedex. We are hoping for a smooth process. 

AOS 2017: 

2/2/2017: AOS, AED and AP sent to USCIS Chicago via Fedex

2/6/2017: AOS, AED and AP received and signed. 

2/10/2017: Fingerprint fee received

2/14/2017: NOA1 received through text and email

2/14/2017: Cheque was encashed

2/17/2017: NOA1 hard copies received for AOS, AED and AP via mail. 

2/21/2017: Called USCIS to update DOB on AED due to typo error on NOA1 hard copy received.

3/11/2017: DOB updated in AED

3/11/2017: Biometric letter received via mail. 

3/21/2017: Biometric scheduled and DONE in York, PA.

4/26/2017: Called USCIS for service request on AED since Its more than (75 days). Rep provided a reference #.

4/27/2017: (AED)Service request completed

5/3/2017: (AED) Card Is Being Produced 

5/8/2017: Approval notice for both AED and AP received through mail. 

5/8/2017: Card Was Mailed To Me 

5/10/2017: Combo Card (AED & AP) received

6/24/2017: (Greencard) Card is being Produced | NO INTERVIEW

 

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Greece
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Hello everyone, I guess I am a February filer since I received the texts/emails with receipt numbers for all components of my AOS package today, 02/06. Is this considered the NOA date?

 

I've been in the US for almost 8 years now on an F-1 visa. I finished my graduate studies and now I'm working under a post-completion OPT since June of 2016. Got married to a USC in November, and filed for AOS from F1 to LPR. I got a bit worried because I didn't hear anything from USCIS since the day they received my package, 01/25, but thankfully they sent the e-mails and cashed the checks today.

 

I hope it will be a smooth process, and especially that my EAD will be processed in time before my current OPT EAD expires 06/05/2017.

Since I'm based in Austin, TX, will my biometrics appointment also take place in San Antonio? I'd appreciate it if anyone knew.

 

Also, a dumb question: how does one add their timeline as a signature?

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F-1 visa and Post-Completion OPT

2008: Applied for F-1 visa

06/2009: F-1 visa interview@ US Embassy Athens, Greece - granted for 60 months

08/08/2009: Moved to the US for grad school

07/2014: Moved in with same-sex USC partner!

05/2016: Got EAD card in the mail (Post Completion OPT)

05/21/2016: PhD graduation: (renewed) F-1 visa expired (D/S) - EAD expiration date: 06/05/2017

06/06/2016: Started work as F-1 post-completion OPT

11/15/2016: Wedding day!

AOS from F-1 to LPR

Day -05 - 01/23/2017: Mailed AOS Package (I-485, I-693, I-130, I-131, I-864, I-765) to Chicago Lockbox

Day 00 - 01/28/2017: USPS Delivery confirmation

Day 08 - 02/05/2017: Email/Text NOA1, Checks cashed, MyUSCIS case numbers work

Day 28 - 02/25/2017: NOA1 for Biometrics Appointment (for 03/08/2017 in Austin, TX)

Day 39 - 03/08/2017: Biometrics Appointment

Day 90 - 04/24/2017: I-765 & I-131 Approval! (Email/Text for I-765 only)

Day 94 - 04/28/2017: Reception of I-797 NOA in the mail for I-765 & I-131 Approval; EAD/AP in the mail.

Day 99 - 05/03/2017: Received EAD/AP card

Day 255 - 10/06/2017: Reception of I-797 NOA in the mail for I-485 Interview. Scheduled for 11/07/2017 in San Antonio, TX

Day 283 - 11/07/2017: I-485 Interview in San Antonio, TX: Recommended for Approval. Waiting for Notification of Approval and Green Card in the mail.

Day 284 - 11/08/2017: MyUSCIS Case switched to "Approved"

Day 289 - 11/13/2017: Reception of I-797 NOA in the mail for approved I-485 and I-130

Day 290 - 11/14/2017: USPS notified me of package shipment from USCIS in Corbin, KY. Intercepted and redirected to post office for pick up due to imminent address change

Day 293 - 11/17/2017: Picked up I-551 (Green Card: CR6) from Post Office. -- Window for ROC opens August 9 2019; Can file N-400 for Naturalization August 9 2020 (Early filing, 3 years - 90 days)

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ROC journey

Day -04 - 08/08/2019: Mailed ROC Package (I-751 & supporting material)

Day 00 - 08/12/2019: USPS Delivery Confirmation & Email/Text NOA, MyUSCIS case number assignment; quoted 15-18 months

Day 109 - 11/29/2019: Biometrics Appointment in Austin, TX Application Support Center

Day 273 - 05/11/2020: I-751 Approval, New card in the mail

Day 278 - 05/16/2020: Received new Green Card (IR6) with expiration data in 2030

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The final stretch - path to Naturalization

Day 00 - 08/09/2020: Early filing window opens; Filed N-400 form online at my.uscis.gov

Day 05 - 08/14/2020: Received NOA1 in the mail
Day 85 - 11/02/2020: Biometrics Reuse Notice at my.uscis.gov

Day 95 - 11/12/2020: Received e-mail notification & egov.uscis.gov update that case status was updated to "Testing and Interview"; Interview was scheduled for 12/31/2020 in San Antonio, awaiting notification letter in the mail.

Day 145 - 12/31/2020: N-400 Interview in San Antonio, TX. Recommended for Approval. Waiting for Oath Ceremony notice in the mail.

Day 160 - 01/15/2021: Oath Ceremony Notice was mailed, PDF copy appeared on my.uscis.gov 01/19; Ceremony scheduled for 01/29/2021 in San Antonio, TX

Day 174 - 01/29/2021: Oath Ceremony, received Naturalization Certificate, registered to vote in Texas

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: India
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34 minutes ago, el_greco said:

Hello everyone, I guess I am a February filer since I received the texts/emails with receipt numbers for all components of my AOS package today, 02/06. Is this considered the NOA date?

 

I've been in the US for almost 8 years now on an F-1 visa. I finished my graduate studies and now I'm working under a post-completion OPT since June of 2016. Got married to a USC in November, and filed for AOS from F1 to LPR. I got a bit worried because I didn't hear anything from USCIS since the day they received my package, 01/25, but thankfully they sent the e-mails and cashed the checks today.

 

I hope it will be a smooth process, and especially that my EAD will be processed in time before my current OPT EAD expires 06/05/2017.

Since I'm based in Austin, TX, will my biometrics appointment also take place in San Antonio? I'd appreciate it if anyone knew.

 

Also, a dumb question: how does one add their timeline as a signature?

 

Hi you can go into your profile to adjust your signature :) 

K1 

02/03/16, we met

06/18/16 engaged, I traveled to India and loved it!

07/15/16 I mailed i129F with money order

07/20/16 text receipt from USCIS received (NOA1)

09/01/16 NOA2 via online USCIS website check

09/06/16 NOA2 Official Letter received (I-797)

09/15/16 NVC Recieved file from USCIS...Called NVC and got case #

09/30/16 Fiance received letter from Embassy

10/17/16 Fiance's medical

10/24/16 medical will be ready for pickup

11/04/16 Biometrics

11/07/16 Interview Day ... Visa APPROVED :D

11/17/16 Visa received

11/25/16 POE, New York

12/24/16 Married (L)

 

AOS

02/07/17 Filed AOS

02/13/17 Text notification 1-797 soon to be mailed 

03/10/17 Biometrics appt letter recv'd

03/22/17 Bio Appt completed

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: India
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Hi all, we are gathering everything needed to file for Feb. I double checked our forms and decided to send the newer versions even though they said they were still accepting old ones if filed before 02/21/17. Just working on getting the cashier's check ready. Hope all goes well with everyone's AOS packets. 

K1 

02/03/16, we met

06/18/16 engaged, I traveled to India and loved it!

07/15/16 I mailed i129F with money order

07/20/16 text receipt from USCIS received (NOA1)

09/01/16 NOA2 via online USCIS website check

09/06/16 NOA2 Official Letter received (I-797)

09/15/16 NVC Recieved file from USCIS...Called NVC and got case #

09/30/16 Fiance received letter from Embassy

10/17/16 Fiance's medical

10/24/16 medical will be ready for pickup

11/04/16 Biometrics

11/07/16 Interview Day ... Visa APPROVED :D

11/17/16 Visa received

11/25/16 POE, New York

12/24/16 Married (L)

 

AOS

02/07/17 Filed AOS

02/13/17 Text notification 1-797 soon to be mailed 

03/10/17 Biometrics appt letter recv'd

03/22/17 Bio Appt completed

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Just now, Poubon said:

Hi all, we are gathering everything needed to file for Feb. I double checked our forms and decided to send the newer versions even though they said they were still accepting old ones if filed before 02/21/17. Just working on getting the cashier's check ready. Hope all goes well with everyone's AOS packets. 

Good luck. I did the same thing. Our document was ready mid January but we waited for the money to be there. So when I check there were new forms so I worked on the new ones. We sent ours last 2/2/2017. Upon checking since we sent it via Fedex it should get to Chicago today late afternoon. #Excited. :)

AOS 2017: 

2/2/2017: AOS, AED and AP sent to USCIS Chicago via Fedex

2/6/2017: AOS, AED and AP received and signed. 

2/10/2017: Fingerprint fee received

2/14/2017: NOA1 received through text and email

2/14/2017: Cheque was encashed

2/17/2017: NOA1 hard copies received for AOS, AED and AP via mail. 

2/21/2017: Called USCIS to update DOB on AED due to typo error on NOA1 hard copy received.

3/11/2017: DOB updated in AED

3/11/2017: Biometric letter received via mail. 

3/21/2017: Biometric scheduled and DONE in York, PA.

4/26/2017: Called USCIS for service request on AED since Its more than (75 days). Rep provided a reference #.

4/27/2017: (AED)Service request completed

5/3/2017: (AED) Card Is Being Produced 

5/8/2017: Approval notice for both AED and AP received through mail. 

5/8/2017: Card Was Mailed To Me 

5/10/2017: Combo Card (AED & AP) received

6/24/2017: (Greencard) Card is being Produced | NO INTERVIEW

 

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: India
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22 hours ago, LadieGrace said:

Good luck. I did the same thing. Our document was ready mid January but we waited for the money to be there. So when I check there were new forms so I worked on the new ones. We sent ours last 2/2/2017. Upon checking since we sent it via Fedex it should get to Chicago today late afternoon. #Excited. :)

Thanks! Just mailed the documents today! Whew what a process :o. I sent via USPS. We also needed to save money as well so it took a little longer for us to get everything together. 

K1 

02/03/16, we met

06/18/16 engaged, I traveled to India and loved it!

07/15/16 I mailed i129F with money order

07/20/16 text receipt from USCIS received (NOA1)

09/01/16 NOA2 via online USCIS website check

09/06/16 NOA2 Official Letter received (I-797)

09/15/16 NVC Recieved file from USCIS...Called NVC and got case #

09/30/16 Fiance received letter from Embassy

10/17/16 Fiance's medical

10/24/16 medical will be ready for pickup

11/04/16 Biometrics

11/07/16 Interview Day ... Visa APPROVED :D

11/17/16 Visa received

11/25/16 POE, New York

12/24/16 Married (L)

 

AOS

02/07/17 Filed AOS

02/13/17 Text notification 1-797 soon to be mailed 

03/10/17 Biometrics appt letter recv'd

03/22/17 Bio Appt completed

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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5 minutes ago, Poubon said:

Thanks! Just mailed the documents today! Whew what a process :o. I sent via USPS. We also needed to save money as well so it took a little longer for us to get everything together. 

Thats good to know. The only reason we sent it through Fedex was that we will feel at ease knowing someone will sign it upon receiving. We spent $10 for 2 days shipping. It wasnt that much but I do understand whatever makes us save some we go from there. :) Btw , our documents got there yesterday around 3pm. Lets keep in touch hoping for a smooth process. 

AOS 2017: 

2/2/2017: AOS, AED and AP sent to USCIS Chicago via Fedex

2/6/2017: AOS, AED and AP received and signed. 

2/10/2017: Fingerprint fee received

2/14/2017: NOA1 received through text and email

2/14/2017: Cheque was encashed

2/17/2017: NOA1 hard copies received for AOS, AED and AP via mail. 

2/21/2017: Called USCIS to update DOB on AED due to typo error on NOA1 hard copy received.

3/11/2017: DOB updated in AED

3/11/2017: Biometric letter received via mail. 

3/21/2017: Biometric scheduled and DONE in York, PA.

4/26/2017: Called USCIS for service request on AED since Its more than (75 days). Rep provided a reference #.

4/27/2017: (AED)Service request completed

5/3/2017: (AED) Card Is Being Produced 

5/8/2017: Approval notice for both AED and AP received through mail. 

5/8/2017: Card Was Mailed To Me 

5/10/2017: Combo Card (AED & AP) received

6/24/2017: (Greencard) Card is being Produced | NO INTERVIEW

 

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Philippines
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Hi everyone, I sent my I-485 with I-130(USC hubby) on 02/02/17 to the Chicago lockbox but haven't heard from them yet. Anybody know how long it'll take? Cause I need that NOA to apply for EAD (I didn't know I could apply with I-485)

 

Also, my current EAD is expiring 3/4/17 and my employer is looking for my new EAD... Anybody know if there's a grace period? 

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Colombia
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Sent AOS packet in the mail on 1/30/17. 

Arrived 2/1/17

Last night got 5 (?) text messages from USCIS confirming receipt and four emails confirming the same.

 

Checks have not been cashed.  Probably some time today.

 

Best of luck to all!  The wait begins.

AOS from B1/B2

1/30/17    Packet (I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131) sent in the mail to Chicago Lockbox via USPS

2/01/17    Packet arrives

2/02/17    USCIS received date

2/08/17    NOA1

2/09/17    Checks cashed

2/14/17    I-797C arrived in the mail

2/27/17    Biometrics appointment in San Antonio

2/28/17    RFIE for I-864 (2016 tax return and needed a joint sponsor)

5/1/17      RFIE evidence received

10/6/17   Interview scheduled for November 13th!!!

11/13/17 Interview and approved on the spot!

11/21/17 Greencard arrives in the mail.  Plan to start naturalization in 3 years....

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Colombia
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Checks just got cashed. (2/9/17). 

AOS from B1/B2

1/30/17    Packet (I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131) sent in the mail to Chicago Lockbox via USPS

2/01/17    Packet arrives

2/02/17    USCIS received date

2/08/17    NOA1

2/09/17    Checks cashed

2/14/17    I-797C arrived in the mail

2/27/17    Biometrics appointment in San Antonio

2/28/17    RFIE for I-864 (2016 tax return and needed a joint sponsor)

5/1/17      RFIE evidence received

10/6/17   Interview scheduled for November 13th!!!

11/13/17 Interview and approved on the spot!

11/21/17 Greencard arrives in the mail.  Plan to start naturalization in 3 years....

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