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I petitioned I-130 for my spouse based on F2A (when I was permanent resident), and it was approved last year. My spouse has been stayed in the U.S. since I-130 petition.

On the same day (11/14) that I became a U.S. citizen, we sent I-485/I-131/I-765 with a letter and a copy of my naturalization certificate to upgrade the case from F2A to IR-1. The application was delivered to Chicago office on 11/15. So far there is no response from USCIS. The check is not cashed. I become a little worried, since usually check is cashed in a week and E-notification happens in a week.

Is there anything wrong in the procedure? I followed others' previous experience -- there is no need to contact NVC or USCIS to upgrade, just need to send I-485 along with the proof of citizenship.

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Darnell   8,478

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i thought you sent the I-485 to the address in the I-130 NOA-1, formletter I-797C, when dealing with a two-phased AOS.

That's what I understand...

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i thought you sent the I-485 to the address in the I-130 NOA-1, formletter I-797C, when dealing with a two-phased AOS.

That's what I understand...

Thanks.

But from I-485 instructions:

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If you are filling because:

1. You are applying for adjustment of status under one of the eligibility categories listed below, file your Form I-485 with the USCIS Chicago Lockbox facility...You must include a copy of the Form I-797C, Notice of Action, of an approved Form I-130, ...

A. Spouse, parent, unmarried son/daughter under age 21 of a U.S. citizen with an approved Form I-130 or Form I-130 filed together with this Form I-485 (Part 2, Box "a" on the form);

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We did include the copy of I-797C of approved I-130.

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I petitioned I-130 for my spouse based on F2A (when I was permanent resident), and it was approved last year. My spouse has been stayed in the U.S. since I-130 petition.

On the same day (11/14) that I became a U.S. citizen, we sent I-485/I-131/I-765 with a letter and a copy of my naturalization certificate to upgrade the case from F2A to IR-1. The application was delivered to Chicago office on 11/15. So far there is no response from USCIS. The check is not cashed. I become a little worried, since usually check is cashed in a week and E-notification happens in a week.

Is there anything wrong in the procedure? I followed others' previous experience -- there is no need to contact NVC or USCIS to upgrade, just need to send I-485 along with the proof of citizenship.

It took me 15 days before they sent me notice of acceptance via email, then 4 days later I received hardcopies in the mail. No need to call to upgrade with USCIS, they will tell you to file i-485 (which you already did) attached a copy of citizenship and approved i-130 notice then they will request your file from NVC. My journey is a little similar to your's.

Adjusting from F1

2012-10-31....Aos package(i-485, i-765) mailed to Chicago lockbox

2012-11-01....Package signed for @ 11:48am

2012-11-15....Email notification that package received

2012-11-15....Check cashed

2012-11-19....Noa's(i-485,i-765) hardcopies received

2012-11-30....Biometric appt letter received in the mail (appt date dec 24.)

2012-12-26....Biometric appointment reschedule on dec.26 (due to holiday)

2013-01-05....EAD approved and notice mailed(according to online)

2013-01-08....Received interview appointment in the mail

2013-01-12....Received EAD card in the mail

2013-02-07....Interviewed(approved on the spot)

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It took me 15 days before they sent me notice of acceptance via email, then 4 days later I received hardcopies in the mail. No need to call to upgrade with USCIS, they will tell you to file i-485 (which you already did) attached a copy of citizenship and approved i-130 notice then they will request your file from NVC. My journey is a little similar to your's.

Thank you for sharing your timeline! I thought USCIS normally would cash the check in a week.

Due to Thanksgiving holiday, it may take > 15 days for our case. I'll wait to see...

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Holidays always slows them down.

So true. :thumbs:

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

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*** Thread shifted from main AOS/Family-Based forum to the Case Progress subforum. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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well, that's a plus. Yay ! Burn some joss, cook some jiaozi- it'll help relax you ;)

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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