January 2014 AOS Filers

[Royo1 2]

Thanks MaleAlpha! I am hoping that it won't affect the timing also.

What was interesting was that the RFE was for the AOS but it made specific reference to the EAD and said once the information was received (and was in order) they would proceed with processing the EAD. That kind of surprised me, just as much as receiving texts in the middle of the night....lol

Great that you joined a gym, it is good to 'get amongst it' as we say in Australia..

Thanks Nurseling! I will keep my fingers crossed for you that you have no RFE either. Hopefully you will see changes on the USCIS website sooner than later I laugh at our comments about our next stages like stalking the mail man and selling organs...it is so funny. I have no doubt that our sense of humour is what will get us all through...

let me know if you need any baked goods sent your way....lol

Hi Royo1. Yes they only asked for the proof of citizenship, thank fully. Darn on you having to wait. It sounds like your sponsor is cagey with her information, I can understand that but it puts so much extra stress on you and I am sorry for that. Hugs.

Passports shouldn't take that long to renew, so hopefully the wait isn't too long for you. To be sure, once you have everything they need, everything will move more quickly for you. It helps to keep really busy, so I am learning

haha cagey is putting it nicely. But I am trying to remain positive. Question y are the folks over at uscis so useless!? Please don't call them because they will only read to you what you already read online. Lol. I am also thinking they may want her returns for 2013 since 2012 she made vey little. I am really learning to excerse patience. Because for one min I would go crazy if I had to dwell on the negative.

[Royo1 2]

I guess I am the only one that didn't get a biometric appointment. I filed on the 7th of jan. Rfe was sent out on the 23. Still no bio. I guess NYC is busy... Or just my luck. Arghhh

Hi Royo1. It is NOT illegal to photocopy the naturalization certificate regarding proof of US citizenship. In the form instructions, USCIS recommends either using that or a US passport if the citizenship was obtained using naturalization. I know there's a notation on the naturalization certificate against illegal reproduction but that's to safeguard it against fraud. It's perfectly legal to use it for official documents

that's exactly what I thought. I know it's always wise to copy all of your documents incase the original gets lost or damaged.

[CJC 18]

Glad to read about this thread and to see fellow January 2014 AOS filers.

I am on the same boat with the following info:

Jan 11 - sent out AOS package

Jan 17 - received by USCIS

Jan 24 - notice of biometrics appt received 2/3/14

Jan 31 - RFE per website was sent to me

Now, i havent received the RFE yet in the mail but i am glad to see some tips on here on how to overcome it if ever it is one of those stuff mentioned (i.e. tax, citizenship, etc.)

I hope we all get processed faster than we expect and good luck to everyone:)

Hi JBForever! Congratulations on filing in January Sorry to hear about your RFE but the way I saw it for me is that at least I know about it now, rather than in 3 months when I still haven't got the EAD. Only if you are comfortable, please feel free to share your RFE request, it might help others with what to expect also. Good luck on your journey and yes, I hope we all get processed faster than we expect. Some December filers are already getting interviews......yay

[JBForever 12]

Hi JBForever! Congratulations on filing in January Sorry to hear about your RFE but the way I saw it for me is that at least I know about it now, rather than in 3 months when I still haven't got the EAD. Only if you are comfortable, please feel free to share your RFE request, it might help others with what to expect also. Good luck on your journey and yes, I hope we all get processed faster than we expect. Some December filers are already getting interviews......yay

you are absolutely right CJC:) its better to find out now rather than much later.

You guys can expect me to update you every step of the way of where i am at at this AOS journey.

If it makes everyone feel better, i had to put up with this timeline for the K1 journey:

Apr 19 2012 - sent in K1 papers

July 26, 2012 - received at uscis NOA1

July 25, 2013 - YES! one year afterwards, received RFE for a doc we already sent out originally

Sept 17, 2013 - finally got the NOA2 approval notice

Nov 21, 2013 - embassy interview passed

Dec 20 - POE at LAX

Dec 21 - got married in Vegas:)

Yup, it was a rather long wait for an 8 year old long distance relationship (yes, we met online way back in 2006:) but now that i am here, it is all worth it:)

But there were times we wished the USCIS peeps could do some working LOL

So for all of those that are getting frustrated with the wait, just remember, it will come soon:)

[CJC 18]

haha cagey is putting it nicely. But I am trying to remain positive. Question y are the folks over at uscis so useless!? Please don't call them because they will only read to you what you already read online. Lol. I am also thinking they may want her returns for 2013 since 2012 she made vey little. I am really learning to excerse patience. Because for one min I would go crazy if I had to dwell on the negative.

It will all come together for good in the end but it certainly is extra challenging for you to say the least! I guess you will just have to wait and see regarding the things that they need after you have provided them with the initial requirements You have to really go through this to understand the emotional aspects of being on hold and relying on others don't you? The fact that you are focusing on the positive is wonderful Royo1. You are awesome and you are not alone ....Oh yeah, you are also stuck with us....lol

[Nurseling 34]

Hi jannapa Great that you got your documents in yesterday. Don't worry too much about where everyone is up to, just do things your way and in the time you have, there is no right or wrong.....besides we are all a bit nuts, if honest....lol lol

Hiya Nurseling....omgosh, when I read your post I laughed so hard...you say jam rolly polly, I say jell-o...lol. I got the Jillian Michaels DVD and did the same thing, heck I even tried Pilates! All is not lost though, DVD's make fantastic coasters and as it happens I have a nice new coffee table coming...ha ha Thank goodness for the gym, at least it gets me out of the house. I have said it once and I will say it again....roll on EAD...!!

Hi dudeinTriBeCa! Make sure you have snacks before you sit down....lol

Hi vbtwo...thanks so much for the information. Great to have it out of the way

Hi itkkam....Oh yes, this journey is all about technicality when sending in our paperwork isn't it.?!? For me, there a many good things that come from it also and I have learned a lot even when I have made mistakes. It must have always been complicated otherwise VJ wouldn't be here...lol Good luck with your AOS

High CJC

Jello is a good discretion for my waist fat lol. Started this green coffe tablets I got from walmart the other day. Haha if I was elderly I would be incontinent of urine with the way I have to dash to the toilet to pee pee lol. I guess it's giving my one remaining kidney a good clean out lol.

Yes been stalking the mail man today. Poor guy has probably gone into hiding when he saw me standing outside the door cos I have not seen him yet. I did get a package from FedEx the senna teas that I ordered from Vitamin world cos they were on sale came. I guess now with the senna tea also doing its job I better go purchase some incontinence pads. Then again since I don't have EAD yet I better save some money and use my sons pull ups for now. Looks like we both going to be potty training together lol.

EAD where are you!!!

[CJC 18]

you are absolutely right CJC:) its better to find out now rather than much later.

You guys can expect me to update you every step of the way of where i am at at this AOS journey.

If it makes everyone feel better, i had to put up with this timeline for the K1 journey:

Apr 19 2012 - sent in K1 papers

July 26, 2012 - received at uscis NOA1

July 25, 2013 - YES! one year afterwards, received RFE for a doc we already sent out originally

Sept 17, 2013 - finally got the NOA2 approval notice

Nov 21, 2013 - embassy interview passed

Dec 20 - POE at LAX

Dec 21 - got married in Vegas:)

Yup, it was a rather long wait for an 8 year old long distance relationship (yes, we met online way back in 2006:) but now that i am here, it is all worth it:)

But there were times we wished the USCIS peeps could do some working LOL

So for all of those that are getting frustrated with the wait, just remember, it will come soon:)

Heavens to Betsy! What a journey you have both been on!! EPIC. (quick, sell your rights to your story to Hallmark or something...lol) It reminds me of a saying I used to remind myself with often 'it always takes time for something good'.

It has to be said that love trumps everything doesn't it? I am so happy that you are both together now, as it should be Waiting for the AOS is much better than waiting for that K1 too, at least everyone is together on this next leg of the tour...

[Nurseling 34]

haha cagey is putting it nicely. But I am trying to remain positive. Question y are the folks over at uscis so useless!? Please don't call them because they will only read to you what you already read online. Lol. I am also thinking they may want her returns for 2013 since 2012 she made vey little. I am really learning to excerse patience. Because for one min I would go crazy if I had to dwell on the negative.

Hey Royo1

I hear you with USCIS it takes a saint to deal with those people lol.

As for the tax stuff I hope it all falls in to place soon. Stay positive don't want to have to refer you to the wig store I almost had to go too the other day cos I was so sure I would be pulling out my hair.

:)

[Nurseling 34]

Heavens to Betsy! What a journey you have both been on!! EPIC. (quick, sell your rights to your story to Hallmark or something...lol) It reminds me of a saying I used to remind myself with often 'it always takes time for something good'.

It has to be said that love trumps everything doesn't it? I am so happy that you are both together now, as it should be Waiting for the AOS is much better than waiting for that K1 too, at least everyone is together on this next leg of the tour...

Amen to that. Better than the k1 journey. Som poor souls are still waiting on K1 so we really need to thank god we are soo done with that leg of the journey. Although mind you the amount of money we have all spent so far we can actually say uscis has taken a both our arms and legs. Heck, we are now tetrapalegic Aliens lol.

[JBForever 12]

right you are CJC...that is the big difference. at least you are already together in journey to the AOS. I like your idea to sell our story hahahah

I am sure we will have our most coveted EAD and greencards soon. In the meantime, i just busy myself updating resumes and upkeeping the house. And making warm home cooked meals for my hubby...he sure can use that after a long day at work. It's the most i can do to help out. He seems happy with the lemon souffle, fettucine marinara and lumpia last night so all is good:)

Let's just keep each other hopeful in this journey and get some laugh out of it whenever we can:)

[JBForever 12]

Amen to that. Better than the k1 journey. Som poor souls are still waiting on K1 so we really need to thank god we are soo done with that leg of the journey. Although mind you the amount of money we have all spent so far we can actually say uscis has taken a both our arms and legs. Heck, we are now tetrapalegic Aliens lol.

LOL tell me about it! We had to file AOS for me and my 2 kids!

Literally, it cost my hubby both arms and legs for this leg of the journey

But soon, i sure hope we can help him out financially...for now, we just keep the budget way down there and no eating outs in the meantime if we can help it.

[Nurseling 34]

LOL tell me about it! We had to file AOS for me and my 2 kids!

Literally, it cost my hubby both arms and legs for this leg of the journey

But soon, i sure hope we can help him out financially...for now, we just keep the budget way down there and no eating outs in the meantime if we can help it.

Hey JBForever

I really don't know they are charging for kids. It's a money making business you know.

It's really has been expensive has it not.

Now we all got to eat bread and water till EAD turns up lol .

God I have missed my cold stone and creamery ice cream and cake and the regular Chinese take out. My local restaurant probably thinks I have passed away. I will be getting flowers delivered too the door soon with a condolence card for my husband saying sorry to hear about your wife lol. Bread and water is just not the same :(

[MaleAlpha 314]

Lol Nurseling..that was a good one about your local restaurant. I wonder what my barber back home would be thinking too since I didn't inform him about my trip. Poor soul, he must probably be thinking something bad happened to me lol.

[Wurstbrot_Royal 29]

Just got back from my walk-in biometrics. That was awesome, great staff, great experience. 14 days after delivery to the Chicago location. Let's hope the EAD will make its way soon.

Oh btw. guys look on craigslist under jobs in the etc section for paid studies. That's a great way to keep oneself entertained in the meantime.

Edited February 4, 2014 by Wurstbrot_Royal

[CJC 18]

LOL to you Nurseling, you could have your own stand up comedy show.....lol.

Oh how I ache for Sushi Train and a coffee shop that makes a 'Long Black' (which is the very rich and expensive cousin of Americano coffee)...but it is a small thing compared to being here with my man now .....While the food (that I am used to) is quite different to that of Oz, America has AWESOME food! Admittedly not so great for your diet food, but awesome nonetheless!!. I am also cooking new things that I previously wouldn't have had the time to prepare . Consequently, all of this = gym membership....lol

I am so looking forward to getting a job and meeting new people too. There is much to explore and learn about my new home, so many 'firsts' to experience. I just wish the snow would melt immediately as it is quite the inconvenience....he he