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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Chile
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Hi everybody, 

I'm filling for AOS based on marriage on a VWP visa and I have some questions:

1. How long did you wait to apply after entering the country?

2. I-865 Affidavit of support: I have a sponsor, does my husband need to sign the document as well? 

3. Translations: Do they need to be notarized or can someone simply sign it?

4. Do I need to send some pictures to probe marriage or are the pictures for the interview? 

5. How should I prepare the folder? every form separately or all together?

6. If I'm sending forms I130, I485, I765,  Do I need to attach passport pictures for every form?

7. In form I130 they ask for "current address outside the US", what should I put if I don't have one?

 

Thank you so much!!!

 

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Romania
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Posted

Are you already in the USA or planning to come?

  • VWP is for visiting the US, it is not for immigration and it is unlawful to use it in this way. You risk being turned away at POE if caught doing this (and lying to CBP is not advisable). Have your USC/LPR spouse petition for an IR1 spousal visa which you will receive from the embassy in your home country. Process is 12-14 months at present if married to USC.
  • If you are already in the US, you are technically permitted to adjust status. Don't expect a lot of people here to be happy about that and offer much help, it's a touchy subject.

I-864 (I assume you meant 864, as the 86is for changing address) is only signed by the petitioner/sponsor.

 

Translations just need to be signed with a statement indicating that the translator is competent to translate from the specific language to English. USCIS says, "There must be a certification from the translator indicating that the translation is complete and accurate and attesting to his or her competence as a translator." See here.

 

Send pictures with your package.

 

Organizing everything is a matter of preference, but avoid stapling, and try to be logical. Also include a cover letter indicating what all is included, and list things in the order that you've included them. I used a lot of paperclips to divide forms, evidences, etc. Minimal burden to the officer reviewing, and ensured everything was easy to understand and not all run together.

 

Not sure about the last 2, I'm sure someone else can help out there.

 

 

Posted
  1. Doesn't matter...it's not a factor for AOS.
  2. The petitioner must file an I-864 and provide at leas the most recent year's tax return. A joint sponsor must do the same.
    1. It's the I-864 (I-865 is to report a change of address for an I-864 sponsor)
  3. http://www.visajourney.com/content/translations
  4. There's no "right" answer, but sending them before is probably better.
  5. We used separate folders for each form type. The check and cover letter was in front.
  6. Yes
  7. "Provide the beneficiary's address outside the United States, if different from Item Numbers 11.a. - 11.h. If the address is the same, type or print "SAME" in Item Number 13.a"
  8. AP is not required but highly recommended. Dates are not important..."As needed" is fine.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Hong Kong
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Posted (edited)
56 minutes ago, Maxismom said:

Hi everybody, 

I'm filling for AOS based on marriage on a VWP visa and I have some questions:

1. How long did you wait to apply after entering the country?

2. I-865 Affidavit of support: I have a sponsor, does my husband need to sign the document as well? 

3. Translations: Do they need to be notarized or can someone simply sign it?

4. Do I need to send some pictures to probe marriage or are the pictures for the interview? 

5. How should I prepare the folder? every form separately or all together?

6. If I'm sending forms I130, I485, I765,  Do I need to attach passport pictures for every form?

7. In form I130 they ask for "current address outside the US", what should I put if I don't have one?

8. what dates should I put for a Advance parole? Is it necessary to apply for it?

Thank you so much!!!

 

1

My Case:

 

1) In my opinion, I think you better file it before your visa expired

 

2) I think the form just need your husband signature only (no need the other sponsor signature) (It's I-864)

 

3) I believe they need a translator who has a translation certificate? (Im not sure about that as I didn't use any translator) 

 

4) I did send some pictures as our bona fide marriage evidence 

 

5) for me i separate in 4 folders  (see the photo below)

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https://www.uscis.gov/forms-filing-tips (you can find some filing tips here on the USCIS website)

 

 

6) there's an instruction for every form tells you if you need photos or not. but here is the numbers of passport photo (2x2') you need for the forms you mention:

I-130 (2 passport-style photos of the petitioner & 2 passport-style photos of the beneficiary;)

I-485 (2 passport-style photos of the beneficiary)

I-765 (2 passport-style photos of the beneficiary)

I-131 (2 passport-style photos of the beneficiary)

 

7) are you talking about the one in page 2? 

 

8) for me i just wrote "Unknown"

 

Hope it helps!

Edited by PollyC
  • Feb 17 2018 - Arrived USA with B2-Tourist Visa
  • Apr 01 2018 - US Citizen Boyfriend proposed
  • Apr 18 2018 - Got Married in Montana, USA
  • May 15 2018 - Mailed out USCIS applications (I-130, I-130A, I-485, I-864, I-765, I-131) to Chicago Lockbox
  • (Day 1) May 16 2018 - Mail arrived Chicago Lockbox (confirmed by USPS) 
  • (Day 19) Jun 04 2018 - Received email & SMS notification - case received (All money orders being cashed on this day)
  • (Day 24) Jun 09 2018 - Received all receipts (NOA) from USCIS, also the Biometrics Appointment letter (Appointment date: Jun 18) 
  • (Day 33) Jun 18 2018 - Arrived Helena ASC at 9.15am (Appointment at 10am), finished at 9.35am (Yea it was super quick!)
  • (Day 35) Jun 20 2018 - Received SMS & Email notification request for evidence for my I-485
  • (Day 40) Jun 25 2018 - Courtesy letter for I-693 (Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record) received
  • (Day 61) Jul 16 2018 - Case status of I-485 changed to "Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview"
  • (Day 64) Jul 19 2018 -  Case status of I-485 changed to "Interview Was Scheduled"
  • (Day 71) Jul 26 2018 - Interview notice received (Interview scheduled on Aug 23 - 9.50AM)
  • (Day 99) Aug 23 2018 - Interview approved on the spot! Yay! 🎉  I-485 status changed to “New Card Is Being Produced”,
  • (Day 100) Aug 24 2018 - I-131 & I-765 status changed to “Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means”
  • (Day 107) Aug 31 2018 - I-485 status changed to “Card Was Mailed To Me”
  • (Day 111) Sep 04 2018 - I-485 status changed "Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service"
  • (Day 113) Sep 06 2018 - Conditional Green Card Received!
  • May 23 2020 - Mailed out I-751
  • May 29 2020 - Received email & SMS notification - case received
  • June 1 2020 - Money order being cashed
  • July 15 2020 - status changed to “Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken” 
  • Feb 16 2021 - Status changed to “New Card is being Produce”
  • Feb 19 2021 - Status changed to "Card Was Mailed To Me"
  • Feb 24 2021 - New card received in the mail!
  • Feb 24 2023 - Filed N-400 online
  • Mar 11 2023 - Received Biometrics Appointment letter in mail (Appointment date: Mar 20)
  • Mar 20 2023 - Case status changed to "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS"
  • Apr 04 2023 - Received online update "Interview Was Scheduled" (May 23)
  • May 23 2023 - Interview Passed on the spot
  • Oct 26 2023 - Status changed to "Oath Ceremony Notice Was Mailed" (on Nov 9th)

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Posted
1 minute ago, Maxismom said:

My husband doesn't have an income right now and the last four years he worked outside the US, he doesn't have tax returns... what should we do?

USCs (and green card holders) are required to file taxes and report worldwide income.

If he was required to file and didn't then he must file those backed tax returns before he can submit an I-864 (which is required for AOS).

If he had no income or it was below the minimum threshold to file, then he can submit a signed letter stating why he was not required to file.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

Posted

Curious why you didn't file for spouse visa (you know, like regular married couples do)  but opt to adjust from vwp. Which it's obvious it was your plan all along. Are you even in the US right now? 

K1

29.11.2013 - NoA1

06.02.2014 - NoA2

01.04.2014 - Interview. 

AoS

03.2015 - AoS started.

09.2015 - Green Card received.  

RoC

24.07.2017 - NoA1.

01.08.2018 - RoC approved. 

 

 

 
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