July 2017 AOS Fillers

[rj1990 13]

2 hours ago, Natreezy said:

I think I will try and do that. I wonder if I need to accept the job, or just show proof of offer because I've been looking into a few other options as well!

Thanks!

I believe you only have to show proof of job offer and the desire/intent to accept, because you can't legally accept the job pre-EAD.

[Spanglish Love 24]

My husband had his biometric appointment today. Every went very fast and smoothly. In and out within 10 minutes. But unfortunately we came home to a RFE. I need to provide more information about my income and he needs to have his birth certificate translated. They gave us 87 days to reply but I'm sending the documents out by Friday. 

[JSWH 262]

Last week, we recieved our letter for biometric appointment on August 11, but will try to do a day earlier due to scheduled trip. 

 

Also, I was able to get my Texas driver's license today. Texas DPS accepted NOA-1 for AOS as proof of my immigration satus and issued driver's license for one year. It can be exchanged for 10 year DL after my EAD approved. Very happy! 

[vscp 10]

Hi fellow July AOS-ers!

 

Hubs has been done with our biometrics for a over a week now!!! YAY for that... 

 

He has a pending job offer conditional on his EAD coming through by Tuesday, September 4 (his start date). We've had amazing luck in finding a job in a few weeks when we had thought it would take months. It's an amazing job offer as an operational manager of company that's going through a transitional stage - thus they won't wait past the September 4 date to hire him. There is also a chance he may need to travel for work. Any tips on convincing the USCIS officer to expedite our EAD so we receive before that date? It would seriously suck to lose this opportunity... 

 

I read up on some experiences on VJ and I'm clueless as to why some people would be able to get expedited service with job offers, and some are denied!!

 

Thanks in advance!!! 

Edited August 8, 2017 by vscp

[Christina Pizzuti 32]

Finally.... got my email & sms notif last night (11:46 pm). It says that i will receive my Form I-797 in 7 to 10 days. 

7/11/17 --- Marriage at courthouse Wappingers Falls

7/25/17 --- AOS sent I-485, I-765, I-131

7/27/17 --- AOS Packet received Chicago USCIS

8/7/17  --- Received email & text notification

[Tracy-Tonia 24]

17 hours ago, JSWH said:

Last week, we recieved our letter for biometric appointment on August 11, but will try to do a day earlier due to scheduled trip. 

 

Also, I was able to get my Texas driver's license today. Texas DPS accepted NOA-1 for AOS as proof of my immigration satus and issued driver's license for one year. It can be exchanged for 10 year DL after my EAD approved. Very happy! 

Good to hear that you were able to get your DL. I'm in Texas too and my hubby was given his permit with the same expiration date as the I-94. If you don't mind sharing, which city did you get your DL? I might have hubby try his luck to extend his permit using the NOA. 

[Nowrya 59]

K1 visa here.

Would it look odd if my wife tries to get an expedited EAD if I, her husband, is offering her a job? I am self employed. 

Could I just write up something that I want her to work for me? I legitimately could use her help.

Or would that throw up some red flags?

[JSWH 262]

2 hours ago, Tracy-Tonia said:

Good to hear that you were able to get your DL. I'm in Texas too and my hubby was given his permit with the same expiration date as the I-94. If you don't mind sharing, which city did you get your DL? I might have hubby try his luck to extend his permit using the NOA. 

 

Did he apply for DL before he'd gotten the NOA-1? If so, definitely try to exchange it. We are in Houston, but in Texas you can apply for DL, or take written or road tests at any DPS location. I applied in Houston, sat for my written test there, but went to Rosenberg for a road test. It worked fine for me! Rosenberg is one of the best DPS offices, btw. So fast, efficient, and friendly - unlike most other DPS locations. Well worth trying if you are somewhere close by. 

[JSWH 262]

55 minutes ago, Nowrya said:

K1 visa here.

Would it look odd if my wife tries to get an expedited EAD if I, her husband, is offering her a job? I am self employed. 

Could I just write up something that I want her to work for me? I legitimately could use her help.

Or would that throw up some red flags?

 

Considering that it's free, I would definitely try that, worst case scenario the USCIS just will say no. I believe that you will have to include a cover letter in your request for an expedite, which will be key. If you can rationalize the urgent need to have your wife's help in your business, well... why not?

[biggiehuggie 40]

Hi guys! Just received my NOA1 for AOS, EAD and AP. I noticed that my NOA1 for AOS didn't have any priority date. Is this normal? Will I get a priority date in another correspondence?

 

Thanks in advance!

[PedroDaGr8 245]

39 minutes ago, biggiehuggie said:

Hi guys! Just received my NOA1 for AOS, EAD and AP. I noticed that my NOA1 for AOS didn't have any priority date. Is this normal? Will I get a priority date in another correspondence?

 

Thanks in advance!

Are you adjusting from K1 within normal amount of time? If so, then no priority date. 

[biggiehuggie 40]

6 minutes ago, PedroDaGr8 said:

Are you adjusting from K1 within normal amount of time? If so, then no priority date. 

Yes, K1 visa. Applied AOS within 2 months into coming here in the US. Thanks for the info!:)

[mrmrsVang 113]

biometrics done today 

i-485 and i-765

[Ohlala 5]

Hi there,

Just share my timeline so far.

 

H1B Visa ( current status)

 

AOS

07/18/17 Mailed PAR/AOS/EAD/AP to Chicago office

07/20/17 Package received by Chicago office

07/27/17 SMS & Email notification of NOA for PAR/AOS/EAD/AP

08/01/17 NOA notices hard copy received

08/04/17 Receive Biometrics Appointment Letter for 08/16/17

08/08/17 Walk-in and Biometrics Appointment Completed

 

 

Edited August 9, 2017 by Ohlala

[Tracy-Tonia 24]

23 hours ago, JSWH said:

Did he apply for DL before he'd gotten the NOA-1? If so, definitely try to exchange it. We are in Houston, but in Texas you can apply for DL, or take written or road tests at any DPS location. I applied in Houston, sat for my written test there, but went to Rosenberg for a road test. It worked fine for me! Rosenberg is one of the best DPS offices, btw. So fast, efficient, and friendly - unlike most other DPS locations. Well worth trying if you are somewhere close by. 

Thank you! He applied for his driving permit before we received the NOA. He did get it, but he's still learning how to drive so we want to extend (it's expiring soon). I'm not close to Houston, I'm closer to SA...so we will try at a local DPS.