September 2017 AOS Filers

[J S 11]

Hi Everybody, my I-130 got finally approved this weekend and I was ready to mail I-485 package but realised they updated the form last month. Can you please advise where can I find a filled in sample of the new form? 

 

Thank you in advance.

[T_P 872]

On 9/8/2017 at 4:52 PM, Isabella_NZ said:

AOS/EAD/AP Mailed today! Fingers crossed my EAD gets approved quicker as I am well and truly ready to go back to work 

I think this is pretty much what most of people here are looking foward...EAD is taking anywhere from 90 to 120 days based on the VJ TimeLine. A good way to track is to follow previous fillers (July, June etc) and see where they are as far as receiving EAD.

 

Good Luck.

[PR&PR 325]

Hello guys! I got married Friday September 8th, I went to the clerk already, so I have my marriage certificate in hand already. I am hoping I can send my packet tomorrow (I had already filled most of the paperwork last month). Wishing us all a speedy process hehe!

If filling EAD and AP concurrently, do I need more passport photos and 3 copies of most documents, or will they just take the whole packet together?

Edited September 11, 2017 by PR&PR

[Adam&Allison 128]

Just now, PR&PR said:

Hello guys! I got married Friday September 8th, I went to the clerk already, so I have my marriage certificate in hand already. I am hoping I can send my packet tomorrow (I had already filled most of the paperwork last month). Wishing us all a speedy process hehe!

If filling EAD and AP concurrently, do I need more passport photos and 3 copies of most documents, or will they just take the whole packet together?

 

Yeah, two passport photos for each application. So six in total. 

[EA & JL 4]

Hi Everyone!

My husband and I got married in August and we are completing our AOS packet to send this week. The question that has us stuck on the I-485, "What is your current immigration status (if it has changed since your arrival)?" His K1 has recently expired last week. How should we answer this question?

[LionessDeon 2,060]

42 minutes ago, EA & JL said:

Hi Everyone!

My husband and I got married in August and we are completing our AOS packet to send this week. The question that has us stuck on the I-485, "What is your current immigration status (if it has changed since your arrival)?" His K1 has recently expired last week. How should we answer this question?

Which question are you specifically referring to? (Part #, question #)

Eveb though the example forms guide is a bit outdated it still contains relevant example information. 

[Tom-Sharon 1]

Hello Everyone,

 

I am about to file AOS this week, I am confusing with the fees about the form I-765, is the fee I have to pay separately or combine today with the I-485. Please help me with my checklist.

Thank you

 

Form 1	I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status)
Evidence	1)	2 Passport-Style Photographs
	2)	Copy of Passport
	3)	Copy of Birth Certificate
	4)	Copy of Passport Page with Admission Stamp
	5)	Copy of Passport Page with K-1 Visa
	6)	Form I-94 Arrival-Departure Record
	7)	Copy of Form I-797C, Notice of Action
	8)	Copy of Approval Notice of I-129F Petition
	9)	Copy of I-797, Notice of Action
	10)	Copy of I-129F with Approval Stamp
	11)	Copy of Marriage Certificate
	12)	Copy of Vaccination Record
	13)	Copy of Police Certificate
	14)	Wedding Photos
	15)	Check $1,225.00 (USCIS Fee $1,140.00 + Biometrics Fee $85.00)
Form 2	I-864 (Affidavit of Support)
Evidence	1)	Copy of Individual Income Tax Return (2016, 2015, 2014)
	2)	Copy of W-2s for The Most Recent Tax Year (2016, 2015, 2014)
	3)	Copy of Pay Stubs from The Most Recent Six Month (March - August, 2017)
	4)	Letter of Employment Verification
Form 3	I-765 (Apply for Employment Authorization)
Evidence	1)	2 Passport-Style Photographs
	2)	Form I-94 Arrival-Departure Record
	3)	Copy of Passport
	4)	Copy of Passport Page with Admission Stamp
	5)	Copy of Passport Page with K-1 Visa
	6)	Check $410.00 (USCIS Fee $410.00 + Biometrics Fee $0.00)

[PR&PR 325]

57 minutes ago, Tom-Sharon said:

Hello Everyone,

 

I am about to file AOS this week, I am confusing with the fees about the form I-765, is the fee I have to pay separately or combine today with the I-485. Please help me with my checklist.

Thank you

 

 

Form 1	I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status)
Evidence	1)	2 Passport-Style Photographs
	2)	Copy of Passport
	3)	Copy of Birth Certificate
	4)	Copy of Passport Page with Admission Stamp
	5)	Copy of Passport Page with K-1 Visa
	6)	Form I-94 Arrival-Departure Record
	7)	Copy of Form I-797C, Notice of Action
	8)	Copy of Approval Notice of I-129F Petition
	9)	Copy of I-797, Notice of Action
	10)	Copy of I-129F with Approval Stamp
	11)	Copy of Marriage Certificate
	12)	Copy of Vaccination Record
	13)	Copy of Police Certificate
	14)	Wedding Photos
	15)	Check $1,225.00 (USCIS Fee $1,140.00 + Biometrics Fee $85.00)
Form 2	I-864 (Affidavit of Support)
Evidence	1)	Copy of Individual Income Tax Return (2016, 2015, 2014)
	2)	Copy of W-2s for The Most Recent Tax Year (2016, 2015, 2014)
	3)	Copy of Pay Stubs from The Most Recent Six Month (March - August, 2017)
	4)	Letter of Employment Verification
Form 3	I-765 (Apply for Employment Authorization)
Evidence	1)	2 Passport-Style Photographs
	2)	Form I-94 Arrival-Departure Record
	3)	Copy of Passport
	4)	Copy of Passport Page with Admission Stamp
	5)	Copy of Passport Page with K-1 Visa
	6)	Check $410.00 (USCIS Fee $410.00 + Biometrics Fee $0.00)

 

Actually if you fill concurrently, the I-765 is free: 

The filing fee for Form I-765 is $410. You must also pay an $85 biometric services fee, for a total of $495, if you are filing with one of the following eligibility categories: 

(c)(33) Requesting consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA);

(c)(35) A beneficiary of an approved employment-based immigrant petition and you are facing compelling circumstances; or

(c)(36) A spouse or unmarried dependent child of a beneficiary of an employment-based immigrant petition who is facing compelling circumstances.

There is no biometric services fee for any other eligibility category.

Some individuals may be exempt from paying fees. See the form instructions for more information.

 https://www.uscis.gov/i-765

Edited September 12, 2017 by PR&PR

[nathantessa 19]

We mailed our AOS/EAD/AP Friday September 1 2017. They received it last week Wednesday the 6th. Haven't heard anything from them till now, hoping for NoA1 this week.

[Chelleyandaaron 506]

20 hours ago, Tom-Sharon said:

Hello Everyone,

 

I am about to file AOS this week, I am confusing with the fees about the form I-765, is the fee I have to pay separately or combine today with the I-485. Please help me with my checklist.

Thank you

 

 

Form 1	I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status)
Evidence	1)	2 Passport-Style Photographs
	2)	Copy of Passport
	3)	Copy of Birth Certificate
	4)	Copy of Passport Page with Admission Stamp
	5)	Copy of Passport Page with K-1 Visa
	6)	Form I-94 Arrival-Departure Record
	7)	Copy of Form I-797C, Notice of Action
	8)	Copy of Approval Notice of I-129F Petition
	9)	Copy of I-797, Notice of Action
	10)	Copy of I-129F with Approval Stamp
	11)	Copy of Marriage Certificate
	12)	Copy of Vaccination Record
	13)	Copy of Police Certificate
	14)	Wedding Photos
	15)	Check $1,225.00 (USCIS Fee $1,140.00 + Biometrics Fee $85.00)
Form 2	I-864 (Affidavit of Support)
Evidence	1)	Copy of Individual Income Tax Return (2016, 2015, 2014)
	2)	Copy of W-2s for The Most Recent Tax Year (2016, 2015, 2014)
	3)	Copy of Pay Stubs from The Most Recent Six Month (March - August, 2017)
	4)	Letter of Employment Verification
Form 3	I-765 (Apply for Employment Authorization)
Evidence	1)	2 Passport-Style Photographs
	2)	Form I-94 Arrival-Departure Record
	3)	Copy of Passport
	4)	Copy of Passport Page with Admission Stamp
	5)	Copy of Passport Page with K-1 Visa
	6)	Check $410.00 (USCIS Fee $410.00 + Biometrics Fee $0.00)

 

 

You seem to have a lot of things included that aren't necessary if you are adjusting from a K1 visa - for example you only need the NOA2 from your i-129F (797) - you appear to have four pieces of evidence for this?   (and police clearance etc is only required if you have a criminal record at this stage. You don't need to include it again.  Also there is some degree of debate about whether to include wedding photos - despite some chatter about RFEs for this I can't find any evidence of anyone getting an RFE for this kind of evidence prior to interview - but I understand the reasons for including them)

 

Also - for your i765 - in the USCIS guidelines it says that you don't need to include further copies of that evidence (2,3,4,5) if submitting it with your i485.  AND you'll be pleased to know you don't need to pay the fee for the i765 if submitting it with the i485. 

Your TOTAL cost is $1225.00

Edited September 12, 2017 by Chelleyandaaron

[Chelleyandaaron 506]

20 hours ago, Tom-Sharon said:

Hello Everyone,

 

I am about to file AOS this week, I am confusing with the fees about the form I-765, is the fee I have to pay separately or combine today with the I-485. Please help me with my checklist.

Thank you

 

 

Form 1	I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status)
Evidence	1)	2 Passport-Style Photographs
	2)	Copy of Passport
	3)	Copy of Birth Certificate
	4)	Copy of Passport Page with Admission Stamp
	5)	Copy of Passport Page with K-1 Visa
	6)	Form I-94 Arrival-Departure Record
	7)	Copy of Form I-797C, Notice of Action
	8)	Copy of Approval Notice of I-129F Petition
	9)	Copy of I-797, Notice of Action
	10)	Copy of I-129F with Approval Stamp
	11)	Copy of Marriage Certificate
	12)	Copy of Vaccination Record
	13)	Copy of Police Certificate
	14)	Wedding Photos
	15)	Check $1,225.00 (USCIS Fee $1,140.00 + Biometrics Fee $85.00)
Form 2	I-864 (Affidavit of Support)
Evidence	1)	Copy of Individual Income Tax Return (2016, 2015, 2014)
	2)	Copy of W-2s for The Most Recent Tax Year (2016, 2015, 2014)
	3)	Copy of Pay Stubs from The Most Recent Six Month (March - August, 2017)
	4)	Letter of Employment Verification
Form 3	I-765 (Apply for Employment Authorization)
Evidence	1)	2 Passport-Style Photographs
	2)	Form I-94 Arrival-Departure Record
	3)	Copy of Passport
	4)	Copy of Passport Page with Admission Stamp
	5)	Copy of Passport Page with K-1 Visa
	6)	Check $410.00 (USCIS Fee $410.00 + Biometrics Fee $0.00)

 

And is there a reason why you are not applying for Advance Parole (i-131)?  If you find yourself needing to leave the country before your green card is approved you will need it.

[valkyriex 194]

September 6th filer here. package was just received yesterday.

 

Here we go again!!!

 

God bless to everyone. 

[PR&PR 325]

I sent all my paperwork today by priority mail! It should get there by Thursday. I hope I got all the boxes check properly and signed haha!  I reviewed my paperwork 8-10 times, but I am freaking out a little.

 

What should I do now? Obviously open a bank account. I have seen some people applying for SSN, but I am an hold j1 visa holder and I still have that SSN from 3 years. Do I need to go back in to request a new one, or a change in the "condition" ?

 

I also have not applied for a name change, in Nevada you need to apply for it otherwise it remains unchanged. If I do it now, what are the difficulties toward my petition, as I already submitted? I am not in a rush, so I could wait. What is best to do? 

[Cleofe+Daniel 107]

We sent our I485,I765,I131 in today,they should receive it tomorrow. and now the waiting game begins all over again

[Brandon y Nadia 66]

Mailed packet on 9/2 office received on 9/5. Check cashed on 9/11, received case numbers for AOS,EAD, and Advance Parole on 9/11. Just waiting on NOA in mail and hope to get a quick fingerprinting appt :).