December 2015 AOS filer status

[Babushka545 7]

Got all hard copies NOA 1 in the mail today now waiting for biometrics appointment

[Babushka545 7]

Us too. Ours received on December 10th. I just have terrible visions of that package back in my mailbox. All squished and mangled from being jambed back in our tiny apartment box - all the work to keep the pages nice and straight, ruined! Then, I open the package (which isn't too hard because the cardboard is nearly deteriorated as if it has been in the desert sun for 50 days) and I find a rejection letter because his name is wrong. I look through the pages and all the tabs, but one thing is missing....the filing fees! They kept the filing fees! Dejected, I fall to my knees and fight back tears as we need to start all over again; waiting another two weeks for a pay period in which I devote over 45 hours paying for all the filing fees again.....

Then I shake off those thoughts and think to myself, "Just wait one more day.... Maybe tonight...."

Don't worry yet. I got my texts notifications 11 days after filing and hard copies only today.

[Roy&Chanel 109]

My husband (lives in a different state) got the NOA for the I-765 and I-1485 in the mail. I got all three texts and emails for the I-130, I-765, and I-485. I called USCIS and they said that sometimes they don't mail a hard copy of the I-130 NOA.

Hey there, thanks for letting us know. I did not receive my hardcopy of I-131 AP either. I guess I should call up USCIS and enquire too.

[Mena28 35]

That's so vivid I shuddered. ??

Not only you...

@Amhara - when we filed the I-129f, it took 12 days until we got the text NOA1. and then it was dated like five days earlier for some reason. Took another three weeks from that until we got the paper NOA1. I was going out of my mind, thinking it got lost, because others already had it much earlier It will come! Is has to. It better.

[Amhara 460]

Don't worry yet. I got my texts notifications 11 days after filing and hard copies only today.

Not only you...

@Amhara - when we filed the I-129f, it took 12 days until we got the text NOA1. and then it was dated like five days earlier for some reason. Took another three weeks from that until we got the paper NOA1. I was going out of my mind, thinking it got lost, because others already had it much earlier It will come! Is has to. It better.

Yeah, you guys are right. I called USCIS a few hours ago and they said it can take about 10 days. She said that I can make the correction over the phone so the petition won't be rejected. Mena - I got through rather quickly today and the number is (800) 375-5283 if you want to call too.

[themonkeys 11]

I hope all of us will get our NOA1 soon ?

@amhara: but just to feel better... I will safe this number which you wrote down and will call if I will not receive something within this week. We are at the 10th day now ?

[xbritto 25]

Got all three hardcopies of NOA1's in the mail today! Now to wait some more... what is the general timeframe to get a biometrics appointment letter?

I knew a lot about the 1-129F process..... but I'm a bit clueless with this AOS process now for my husband.

And anyone familiar with getting a drivers license/drivers permit in North Carolina?

Josh originally took his learner's permit test at the end of September. And it was valid until the end of his 1-94 which was mid November. So he hasn't been able to drive since. We've now recived the hard copy of the NOA1's. Are we good to go get his permit renewed then hopefully have him take the actual test after the new year? THANKS!

[SincerelyMeike 52]

Got all three hardcopies of NOA1's in the mail today! Now to wait some more... what is the general timeframe to get a biometrics appointment letter?

I knew a lot about the 1-129F process..... but I'm a bit clueless with this AOS process now for my husband.

And anyone familiar with getting a drivers license/drivers permit in North Carolina?

Josh originally took his learner's permit test at the end of September. And it was valid until the end of his 1-94 which was mid November. So he hasn't been able to drive since. We've now recived the hard copy of the NOA1's. Are we good to go get his permit renewed then hopefully have him take the actual test after the new year? THANKS!

Is it an i-797 or an i-797c? Cause I'mean fairly certain unless you have the work permit or the i-797 you can't get a drivers license which is why I wanna get mine before my i94 is up so I have it done and out of the way, just to renew and remove conditions with ead/i-797

[Amhara 460]

Got all three hardcopies of NOA1's in the mail today! Now to wait some more... what is the general timeframe to get a biometrics appointment letter?

I knew a lot about the 1-129F process..... but I'm a bit clueless with this AOS process now for my husband.

And anyone familiar with getting a drivers license/drivers permit in North Carolina?

Josh originally took his learner's permit test at the end of September. And it was valid until the end of his 1-94 which was mid November. So he hasn't been able to drive since. We've now received the hard copy of the NOA1's. Are we good to go get his permit renewed then hopefully have him take the actual test after the new year? THANKS!

Congrats! I am happy to see our 'December team's' progress! Lol! Depending on your field office, your biometrics letter may come in two to four weeks and the appointment may also be for two to four weeks from that letter.

My brother in law is in NC, but he came on an IV, so he got an NC license easily. It looks for your state, you may need EAD. But keep positive! You may have that in about two months!

Edited December 20, 2015 by Amhara

[SincerelyMeike 52]

Btw guys :3 if you don't already have the USCIS case status app, I suggest you download it cause it's definitely a time saver since we're all trying to follow at least 2 case Files here. Plus this way you'll definitely get the notification as soon as you get the update! You won't have to scramble through numbers and have to remember like 15 different ones.

[TandL 5]

Is it an i-797 or an i-797c? Cause I'mean fairly certain unless you have the work permit or the i-797 you can't get a drivers license which is why I wanna get mine before my i94 is up so I have it done and out of the way, just to renew and remove conditions with ead/i-797

This process seems to be different with the different states,i am in Washington and i got my state ID valid for 6 years with no problems at all,i had the driving permit which was valid till my next birthday jan 2016 and i had the driver licence this December. it was really easily getting everything but for some reason other k1 holders have problems in different states.

[Ausa 66]

You can use either address. It depends on your shipping method.

USCIS Chicago Lockbox

For U.S. Postal Service (USPS) deliveries:

USCIS

PO Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

For Express mail and courier deliveries:

USCIS

Attn: FBAS

131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor

Chicago, IL 60603-5517

For instance I used express so I sent mine to the Dearborn address. If you want to use USPS then the lockbox is more suitable. Personal choice really but neither is incorrect. Whichever you send it to it'll still be delivered as they both receive applications. Like I said above it depends on your shipping method for what address is preferred.

This is correct! I wasn't too worried that it wouldn't make it, but thought it might take a bit longer.

We've been away this past week so I'm not sure which day they arrived, but all three Notice of Actions were in the mailbox, yay!

[JoeyKeano 20]

Just checked my case and it was updated to "Fingerprint Fee was received" for the I-485. (EAD & AP just say "Case Recieved")

[neoblast 138]

Got my NOA1 notification for all 3 this morning at 12:39 . Hopefully getting paper copy within next week.

Got all hard copies NOA 1 in the mail today , DMV here I come! Finally, I can stop driving with that Quebec license.

[NataliaLin 18]

I goy my package delivered yesterday!

I-m wondering if anybody here is from Maryland? Because I haven't done anything about the driver license yet, and I am clueless!!