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dhlunar   25

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Filed: IR-5 Timeline
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If you husband is here in the US, you file the I-130 and the I-485 at the same time.

Please read the instructions for both forms VERY CAREFULLY in order to find out what additional forms are needed and what initial evidence is needed when you file.

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Here is the information regarding the cases for my in-laws (wife, their daughter, is the petitioner under the IR-5 category, Parents of a USC):

Submit I-130 (2 petitions) to USCIS on May 30, 2013

USCIS approved the cases on March 10, 2014.

Received notice online from USCIS the cases were sent to NVC on March 17, 2014.

NVC received the cases on March 28, 2014

The case numbers were created on Monday, April 28.

We received the numbers by phone on Friday, May 2.

DS-261 became available on both cases late in the evening on Friday, May 2. Both DS-261 filed on Saturday, May 3.

Received emails to my wife regarding AOS at around 8am on Wednesday, May 7. At the same time received emails that were cc of letters sent to my in-laws. However, the date of all of the letters was Monday, May 5.

Received emails regarding the Immigrant Visa Fee at around 11:15am on Wednesday, May 7. IV fees became available online at around 1pm on Wednesday, May 7. Date of invoice was Tuesday, May 8.

Paid all the fees on Wednesday, May 7 at around 1:15pm.

All fees marked as paid and DS-260 become available sometime late on Friday, May 9.

Dropped off IV and AOS packages (in two different envelopes - 1 for AOS and 1 for IV documents) at the local post office at around 2pm on Saturday, May 10.

Submitted DS-260 (for both cases) around 10am on Sunday, May 11.

Both document packages received by NVC on Monday, May 12 (according to Post Office Tracking - one around 1pm and the other around 4pm. Don't know why they got separated.)

Received checklist email for both cases at 4pm on Thursday, June 12 regarding the IV civil documents

Wife called NVC in the afternoon of Friday, June 13 to inquire about the checklist. Told by a representative they are normal and automatic and not to worry. AOS under review. Call back after Tuesday, June 24.
Received a checklist for my father-in-law on Monday, June 16. NVC reviewed his AOS paperwork, but waiting for the documents the requested the week before.

Wife called NVC in the morning of Tuesday, June 17. Told by the agent they don't have the document requested for dad, and they don't have the AOS package for her mom.

Put in a request with our Senator to get more information. Response was mother-in-law is documentary complete and father-in-law was in document review for the military document.

Wife called NVC on the morning of Tuesday, July 1 and spoke with a supervisor regarding her dad's military document. Supervisor said she would look into it.

Supervisor called us and left a voicemail on the morning of Wednesday, July 9 and stated they have located my father-in-law's military documents. Case sent back to document review.

Per conversation with an agent, the expedited request originally requested by email on July 7, was sent to the Embassy on Thursday, July 10.

Received by postal mail on Thursday, August 21 from our Senator regarding the response of another inquiry. Still the same.

Early in the morning on Friday, August 22:

Wife calls the Embassy and was told the IV section doesn't accept calls, and was given a number in the states that turned out to be scheduling assistance for NIV interviews.

Called NVC as soon as they opened and was told the Embassy denied the expedite request, but the case was completed by NVC on Monday, August 18. Wife inquired about interview scheduling, and was given some good information.

At 5 PM on Thursday, September 11, received the interview letters. Interview is scheduled for the morning of October 9.

Mother-in-law approved. Father-in-law placed in Administrative Processing due to follow-up TB test.

CEAC stated ISSUED for my mother-in-law on October 15. DHL had the package for pick up on October 17 but called the wrong number. Package picked up on October 27.

On December 11 mother-in-law received a phone call from the Embassy that the medical is back for my father-in-law and to DHL his passport to them. Passport sent on December 12.

On December 18 CEAC updated to ISSUED for my father-in-law. My wife is happy!!!! Embassy said they gave it to DHL on December 19

Due to a DHL delay the package did not become available for pick up until December 24. USCIS Immigrant Fee paid the same day.

POE: JFK Terminal 1 - December 26, 2014 - They are finally here!!!

Took them to a local SSA office to get SSN on January 6, 2015. Cards received on January 10, 2015.

Green Cards received by priority mail on January 23, 2015 (four weeks after arrival).

Both went to motor vehicles and got state issued ID cards on April 11, 2015.

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greenalien   3

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Singapore
 Timeline
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I am about to file for my husbands AOS, do I mail in the petition and I 485 at the same time?

Thank you

Melody

i'm assuming your husband is in the US. the answer is yes, and there are a few other forms that USCIS requires too. if i'm not wrong, we had to file the I485, i130, i864, g325a's (one for sponsor one for beneficiary), i693. you can also file the i131 and i765 for free, but i didn't file those.

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06-2009 Granted Student Visa
09-2009 Entered the US for the 1st time via LAX, started school
12-2009 Met and dated the then-Boyfriend-now-Hubby
04-2010 Got an SSN through on-campus job
05-2011 Moved in with the then-Boyfriend-now-Hubby
03-2013 Filed I-765 for F-1 OPT
04-2013 Got engaged to the then-Fiance-now Hubby, worked part time on F-1 CPT
06-2013 Graduated with a B.S., F-1 OPT approved, worked full time on F-1 OPT
09-2013 Got married to the Hubby
10-2013 Filed I-485, I-130, I-693, I-864, G-325A's
11-2013 Biometrics, filed I-131
12-2013 I-131 approved (got a lawyer to expedite processing)
03-2014 Filed AR-11, I-865 for change of address
04-2014 Interview notice for Cinco de Mayo
05-2014 I-130/I-485 approved on the spot, I-551 mailed to new address within 7 calendar days

Leo7777 Proficient

Leo7777   243

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ukraine
 Timeline
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Melody, here is the complete packet to file.

Immediate Relative (Spouse) Family Based Adjustment of Status Application I-485 with concurrent I-130, I-131 and I-765 Filing

Date

USCIS

Attn: FBAS

131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor

Chicago, IL 60603-5517

Dear Sir/Madam:

Enclosed are the following forms and packets:

G-1145, e-Notification

I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, related forms and evidence

I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, related forms and evidence

I-864, Affidavit of Support, related forms and evidence

I-131, Application for Travel Document, related forms and evidence

I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, related forms and evidence

Thank you very much for your help.

Sincerely,

(Petitioner) SS #

(Beneficiary) A-#

Address

Phone

= = = = = = = =

I-130 Petition for Alien Relative

Petitioner: Name

Beneficiary: Name (A-#), spouse of US Citizen (name)

Packet includes:

Check for $420 (Filling fee for I-130)

This cover letter of the contents

Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative

Form G-325A, Biographic Information for US Citizen Petitioner

Passport style Photograph for US Citizen (Placed in a plastic bag, attached to a paper)

Copy of US Citizens Passport Biographic page

Copy of US Citizens Birth Certificate

Form G-325A, Biographic Information for Immigrant Spouse

Passport style Photograph for Immigrant Spouse (Placed in a plastic bag, attached to a paper)

Copy of immigrants Passport Biographical page

Copy of Immigrants Birth Certificate

Translation of Immigrants Birth Certificate

Copy of marriage certificate

Copy of US Citizen divorce paper or death certificate of spouse

Copy of Immigrants divorce certificate or death certificate of spouse

Translation of Immigrants divorce certificate or death certificate of spouse

Evidences of Bonafide Marriage

Joint Bank Account at XXXX Bank

Joint Ownership of XXXX vehicle

Joint Ownership of XXXX vehicle

Beneficiary of Retirement Plan

Will of Petitioner

Will of Beneficiary

Medical Power of Attorney of Petitioner

Medical Power of Attorney of Beneficiary

Marriage Notice in local newspaper

Statement about lack of mortgage or lease

Pictures

= = = = = = = = =

I-485 Application to Adjust Status

Applicant: (name) (A-#),

spouse of US Citizen (name)

Packet includes:

Check for $1,070 (Filling fee for I-485)

This cover letter of the contents

Form I-485, Application

Form G-325A, Biographic Information for Applicant

Two Passport style Photographs for Applicant (Placed in a plastic bag, attached to a paper)

Copy of Applicants Birth Certificate

Translation of Applicants Birth Certificate

Copy of Applicants Passport Biographical page

Copy of Applicants Visa to USA page and entry stamp

Copy of I-94 for last entry into USA

Statement regarding Applicants F-1 visa activities

Copy of Applicants I-20

Copy of Applicants Grades in Intensive English Program for Fall 2011

Copy of Applicants Grades in Intensive English Program for Spring 2012

Copy of Applicants Honor Certificate for Highest TOEFL score

Copy of Applicants University Transcript and awarding of Masters Degree

Form I-864 Affidavit of Support

Copy of US Citizens Passport Biographic page

Federal Tax Return for 2014

1099s for 2014

W-2 for 2014

Federal Tax Transcript for 2013

Federal Tax Transcript for 2012

Statement regarding income for 2015

Sponsors income for 2015

Applicants income for 2015

Form I-693 Report of Medical Exam and Vaccination Record

= = = = = = = = = =

I-131 Application for Travel Document

Applicant: (name) (A-#),

spouse of US Citizen (name)

Packet includes:

This cover letter of the contents

Form I-131

Copy of Applicants Passport Biographical page

Copy of I-94 for last entry into USA

Two Passport style Photographs for Applicant (Placed in a plastic bag, attached to a paper)

= = = = = = = = = =

I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

Applicant: (name) (A-#),

spouse of US Citizen (name)

Packet includes:

This cover letter of the contents

Form I-765

Copy of I-94 for last entry into USA

Copy of front and back of existing EAD

Two Passport style Photographs for Applicant (Placed in a plastic bag, attached to a paper)

= = = = = = = = = =

Form I-130 Attachment

Evidences of Bonafide Marriage

Statement concerning rent, lease and mortgage

The home we live in, (address), is owned free and clear.

Thus there are no rent receipts, lease agreements, nor mortgage documents.

Signed Date:

Signed Date:

= = = = = = = = = = =

Form I-485 Attachment

Applicant: (name) (A-#)

spouse of US Citizen (name)

Statement regarding Applicants F-1 visa activities

I did not apply for an F-1 visa merely for the purpose of gaining admittance to the USA. I applied for the F-1 visa to come to USA to complete an Intensive English Program and then to complete a masters program in math at XXXX University.

Bla, bla, bla

Signed Date:

= = = = = = = = = = =

Form I-864 Attachment

Part 6, Item 5

2015 Income from ZZZZ $XXXXX

2015 Anticipated income from YYYY $XXXXX

------

Total $XXXXX

The income from ZZZZ alone is sufficient to meet the required $19,662

for two persons.

Attached is the letter concerning ZZZZ income for 2015.

Part 6, Item 6.c

This is the amount applicant (name) will be paid by XXXX University for the Spring Semester of 2015 as part-time temporary employment under the OPT program for F-1 visa holders.

We are making no claim that this employment will continue and, in fact, upon receipt of a new less restrictive EAD card, XXXX can seek more permanent, higher paying employment.

Attached is a statement from XXXX University Payroll office showing the amount of applicants (name) pay for 2015.

Signed Date:

Signed Date:


- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Time Line - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

10 YEAR GREEN CARD PROCESS

July 22, 2017  ROC packet sent to Vermont.

July 24, 2017  ROC packet signed for in Vermont.

August 8, 2017  NOA received at house.  15 days since ROC signed for in VSC.

August 12, 2017 ASC appointment received. 19 days since ROC in VSC.

August 25, 2017 BIO completed. 32 days since ROC received in VSC.

August 11, 2018  18 month 'Courtesy Copy' extension letter received.  Critical number  297

October 20, 2018 18 month 'Official' extension letter received.  Critical number 297

December 4, 2018  USCIS Account shows: We approved your Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, 

December 4, 2018, ordered your new card for Receipt # EAC17297003XX, and will mail to the address you gave.

491 days from NOA issued by VSC until Petition approved.

December 7, 2018 USCIS sent notice:  Card mailed.

December 12, 2018 Ten year Green Card received from Lees Summit, MO

499 days from NOA issued by VSC until Green Card received.

- - - - - - - - - - 

CITIZENSHIP PROCESS

December 6, 2018 submitted N-400 application on-line.  Estimated Completion Time: 8 months or August 2019.

December 8, 2018 received notice on USCIS that Biometrics scheduled . . . but the actual date was not yet shown.

December 11, 2018 saw in 'Documents' section of USCIS that Bio scheduled for 24 December 2018.

December 21, 2018 saw on USCIS website that they will be closed 24 December 2018 as extra holiday.

January 9, 2019 went for re-scheduled BIO appointment.  33 days after N-400 submitted on-line.

February 19, 2019 received letter in US mail that Citizenship interview scheduled for 26 March 2019. 74 days after submission on-line.

March 26, 2019 Citizenship interview scheduled for.  109 days after N-400 submitted on-line.

March 26, 2019 Passed Citizenship interview.

April 12, 2019  Received notice that Oath Ceremony had been scheduled for 24 April 2019.  17 days after interview.

April 24, 2019  Oath Ceremony completed.  29 days after interview.     139 days after N-400 submitted on-line.

April 25, 2019  USA Passport Application submitted.

May 3, 2019     USA Passport received.    149 days after N-400 submitted on-line.

May 9, 2019     Certificate of Naturalization and Citizenship returned in mail.

 

 

 

 

 
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