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Where do i file my AOS

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Marc4139   0

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Hello Guys,

I came across this blog and found it very helpful, I had to join.

I came here on a F-1 visa and overstayed my time. I'm just got married to my girlfriend of 5 years who is a US Citizen.

I have a few questions if anyone could help.

I live in New York where do i file my AOS?

Also do i send all the forms i-485, i-131, i-130,i-864 and i-765 to the same address?

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Advice No. 1: Don't post the same thing multiple times on different forums. Find the right one - or the one you think is the right one - post it there, and then just wait. People will respond, and the Mods will move the post if the forum you picked is not the correct one. The forum you should be posting on, btw, is the AOS from work, student and tourist visa-forum, as you are adjusting from an F1 visa, not a family-based visa.

Yes, you file all those forms together. If you've read the instructions carefully, you should know that. If you're unsure at this point, I would suggest you read them again just to make sure you have not missed something else. You also need the I-693, medical examination form, which needs to be filled out by a designated civil surgeon after you've had your medical done.

You send your paperwork to the Chicago lockbox, as do all who file I-130 and I-485 concurrently. This is also in the instructions. If you live in NYC, that's where your interview will eventually take place.

Also, don't bother with the I-131 if you have overstayed - if you've overstayed your visa, you will be issued the advance parole but you cannot use it or you'll risk triggering a ban to the US if you leave. To be on the safe side, it's not advisable to travel abroad if you've overstayed your non-immigrant visa until you have your physical greencard. The AP is therefore useless.

Adjustment of Status from F-1 to Legal Permanent Resident

02/11/2011 Married at Manhattan City Hall

03/03/2011 - Day 0 - AOS -package mailed to Chicago Lockbox

03/04/2011 - Day 1 - AOS -package signed for at USCIS

03/09/2011 - Day 6 - E-mail notification received for all petitions

03/10/2011 - Day 7 - Checks cashed

03/11/2011 - Day 8 - NOA 1 received for all 4 forms

03/21/2011 - Day 18 - Biometrics letter received, biometrics scheduled for 04/14/2011

03/31/2011 - Day 28 - Successful walk-in biometrics done

05/12/2011 - Day 70 - EAD Arrived, issued on 05/02

06/14/2011 - Day 103 - E-mail notice: Interview letter mailed, interview scheduled for July 20th

07/20/2011 - Day 139 - Interview at Federal Plaza USCIS location

07/22/2011 - Day 141 - E-mail approval notice received (Card production)

07/27/2011 - Day 146 - 2nd Card Production Email received

07/28/2011 - Day 147 - Post-Decision Activity Email from USCIS

08/04/2011 - Day 154 - Husband returns home from abroad; Welcome Letter and GC have arrived in the mail

("Resident since" date on the GC is 07/20/2011

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Marc4139   0

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Hey Little,

Thanks for the heads up on the multiple postings and thanks so much for the information provided.

Its been very helpful.

I have one other question.

I lost my I-94 card, will this be a problem and if so what should i do next?

 
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