OCTOBER AOS 2018 Filers

[K1visaHopeful 2,663]

3 minutes ago, NikkiMarie said:

Oh boy. I guess I made a mistake. I only sent two 2x2 photos with the whole package. 

Maybe you'll be lucky and they will split the two you sent into the two separate packages?

[NikkiFromCanada 233]

25 minutes ago, K1visaHopeful said:

Maybe you'll be lucky and they will split the two you sent into the two separate packages?

I doubt it. My package is still on the way to USCIS via USPS. I just went online and paid to have it returned to me. I would rather get it back, add the photos and re-send instead of waiting to see what will happen. So glad I read this thread today!  

Edited October 15, 2018 by NikkiMarie

[K1visaHopeful 2,663]

6 minutes ago, NikkiMarie said:

I doubt it. My package is still on the way to USCIS via USPS. I just went online and paid to have it returned to me. I would rather get it back, add the photos and re-send instead of waiting to see what will happen. So glad I read this thread today!  

You do what's best for you. Everyone does things differently but may I suggest going online to youtube and looking up some package assembly videos?

There are many good ones and many are outdated but I used this one here:

It is a bit outdated as it includes the G325 but it is helpful in seeing which supporting documents are being submitted for each form. I played it on my TV even and took screenshots with my phone at the TV of the cover letters even as the video played to see the layout and confirm documents. Might be reassuring...

Edited October 15, 2018 by K1visaHopeful

[K1visaHopeful 2,663]

Question...I864

For those of you who sent a IRS Transcript in lieu of a photocopy of the actual Income Tax Return, did you send a photocopy of the transcript or an actual transcript?

The instructions are a little confusing in that it says you must send either an IRS Transcript or a photocopy of the Income Tax Return. It doesn't say that a photocopy of the IRS Transcript is acceptable but it also doesnt say it must be an original either....it goes on to say...

 

"You are not required to have the IRS certify the transcript or photocopy unless specifically instructed to do so by a Government official; a plain transcript or photocopy is acceptable."...and by photocopy it seems it is referring to the Income Tax Return photocopy.

 

Still doesn't say if a photocopy of the Transcript is fine for the application and save the original for the interview...kind of worried because I'll have to request a third one this year if I submit this original....

[Lebanese23 303]

47 minutes ago, K1visaHopeful said:

Question...I864

For those of you who sent a IRS Transcript in lieu of a photocopy of the actual Income Tax Return, did you send a photocopy of the transcript or an actual transcript?

The instructions are a little confusing in that it says you must send either an IRS Transcript or a photocopy of the Income Tax Return. It doesn't say that a photocopy of the IRS Transcript is acceptable but it also doesnt say it must be an original either....it goes on to say...

 

"You are not required to have the IRS certify the transcript or photocopy unless specifically instructed to do so by a Government official; a plain transcript or photocopy is acceptable."...and by photocopy it seems it is referring to the Income Tax Return photocopy.

 

Still doesn't say if a photocopy of the Transcript is fine for the application and save the original for the interview...kind of worried because I'll have to request a third one this year if I submit this original....

from my knowledge, IRS Transcript can be printed from their website, there is no "original" transcript as far as I know(unless you have it mailed to you). It's online,  you print it and that is considered a copy?  correct me if I'm wrong, anyone lol

Edited October 15, 2018 by Lebanese23

[Naes 12,205]

4 hours ago, K1visaHopeful said:

Question...I864

For those of you who sent a IRS Transcript in lieu of a photocopy of the actual Income Tax Return, did you send a photocopy of the transcript or an actual transcript?

The instructions are a little confusing in that it says you must send either an IRS Transcript or a photocopy of the Income Tax Return. It doesn't say that a photocopy of the IRS Transcript is acceptable but it also doesnt say it must be an original either....it goes on to say...

 

"You are not required to have the IRS certify the transcript or photocopy unless specifically instructed to do so by a Government official; a plain transcript or photocopy is acceptable."...and by photocopy it seems it is referring to the Income Tax Return photocopy.

 

Still doesn't say if a photocopy of the Transcript is fine for the application and save the original for the interview...kind of worried because I'll have to request a third one this year if I submit this original....

I sent a photocopy. Nothing was original.

[K1visaHopeful 2,663]

15 minutes ago, Naes said:

I sent a photocopy. Nothing was original.

Note to everyone who's reading: I just tried to photocopy my mailed copy. There are specific computerized lines on the margin of the page that do not show up when you scan or photocopy it (and it's still the exact same size). 

I am going to play it safe and send the original "mailed to me" copy and force my hubby to go online to retrieve another original one for the interview stage.

Edited October 16, 2018 by K1visaHopeful

[Naes 12,205]

I was about to send the originals. But I just didn’t send it because there was information on the back side, and didn’t wanted a missing page situation. But it worked out fine with the photocopy so far got to the ready to be scheduled status 

[NjK 96]

Hi everyone today USCIS sent back my AOS package and was rejected for the filling fee. Every document was stamped with a large number in the end and signed every page.I included the correct amount fee and resend it today as priority mail. Now waiting for the response. 

[Gibus 202]

@K1visaHopeful For the IRS transcripts I couldn't find my wife ones, so I got them online after we created her an account, downloaded the transcripts and printed them.

[CCCCCF 174]

I guess I become an OCT filer as well.

I first submitted aos in end Sep but then due to some reason, USCIS failed to charge on credit card so they rejected my case. Then I submitted again on 9th Oct and they received it on 11th Oct. 

I just got noa1 by text today.

 

But I checked the bank account, they haven't claim the check yet. Any one face the same thing?

[CCCCCF 174]

14 hours ago, NjK said:

Hi everyone today USCIS sent back my AOS package and was rejected for the filling fee. Every document was stamped with a large number in the end and signed every page.I included the correct amount fee and resend it today as priority mail. Now waiting for the response. 

Same here. I was rejected for the failed charging credit card. Now I have got the noa1. It will be faster for us. You placed the green sheet on the top of your application right?

I guess that will help to expedite a bit.

[K1visaHopeful 2,663]

9 minutes ago, CCCCCF said:

Same here. I was rejected for the failed charging credit card. Now I have got the noa1. It will be faster for us. You placed the green sheet on the top of your application right?

I guess that will help to expedite a bit.

Do you have any idea yet on why your CC payment was rejected? It makes me wary to pay for mine that way now...

[CCCCCF 174]

1 minute ago, K1visaHopeful said:

Do you have any idea yet on why your CC payment was rejected? It makes me wary to pay for mine that way now...

No idea why it is rejected.

Probably the credit card info is not correct?

better include a check. 

 

[kemm360 144]

1 hour ago, CCCCCF said:

I guess I become an OCT filer as well.

I first submitted aos in end Sep but then due to some reason, USCIS failed to charge on credit card so they rejected my case. Then I submitted again on 9th Oct and they received it on 11th Oct. 

I just got noa1 by text today.

 

But I checked the bank account, they haven't claim the check yet. Any one face the same thing?

They have gotten paid, its just your bank that hasn't processed it out yet fully. You will not receive the text if the Feds don't have their money already..

 

Goodluck

Edited October 16, 2018 by kemm360