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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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16 hours ago, Ana_and_Derek said:

The number is 800-375-5283, you will need to try to reach a tier 2 officer, probably.

 

This should help: https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/645156-uscis-1-800-375-5283-how-to-speak-to-representative/

 

 

Good luck and give us an update!

So I called them last night and after being on hold for over an hour they basically confirmed that it must have been their mistake and now we just have to send it all back to them..... 😞  So, we're going to do that today... Our plan is to attach a letter explaining what happened and send back everything exactly as they sent it back to us and include another copy of the I-485 just in case with a new signature and everything... My check was also returned so I think I'm just going to send that same one back to them.... Feeling so sad about this.

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Poland
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11 minutes ago, MaryDave1992 said:

So I called them last night and after being on hold for over an hour they basically confirmed that it must have been their mistake and now we just have to send it all back to them..... 😞  So, we're going to do that today... Our plan is to attach a letter explaining what happened and send back everything exactly as they sent it back to us and include another copy of the I-485 just in case with a new signature and everything... My check was also returned so I think I'm just going to send that same one back to them.... Feeling so sad about this.

SO SO sorry to hear that happen to you!

BUT! It's great news it was their mistake, the delay is only a couple of days and y'all are on board again. Keeping fingers crossed for you guys!

 

Yesterday I got 3 texts between 10:57 and 11:20 pm confirming that our cases were received. Our paperwork was delivered on May the 4th so it took them 5 days to notify. Awaiting hard copies now.

 

Have a great day ahead, everyone! 

I-751 ROC

11/08/2021 - I-751 application sent to USCIS through FedEx

11/12/2021 - Documents received by USCIS

11/15/2021 - Text message informing of receipt notice being sent in mail

11/16/2021 - Bank account charged for I-751 form and biometrics

 

AOS

05/02/2019 - AOS/EAD/AP application mailed to USCIS (priority mail with USPS)

05/04/2019 - AOS/EAD/AP application delivered

05/09/2019 - "Your case was received" texts with the receipts' numbers

05/09/2019 - Case status changed to "Case was received" (MyUSCIS)

05/09/2019 - Case status changed to "Fingerprint fee was received" (MyUSCIS)

05/14/2019 - NOA1 letters received in mail (NOA1 date: 05/09/2019)

05/24/2019 - Biometrics letter received (NOA2 date: 05/17/2019)

06/05/2019 - Completed biometrics 

06/06/2019 - Case status changed to "Fingerprint review was completed" (MyUSCIS)

07/11/2019 - Case status changed to "Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview" (MyUSCIS)

12/23/2019 - Case status changed to “Interview Was Scheduled”

12/30/2019 - Interview Notice letter received in mail

01/30/2020 - Interview 👫📚

01/31/2020 - Case status changed to "New Card is Being Produced" (MyUSCIS)

01/31/2020 - Case status changed to "Case Was Approved" (MyUSCIS)

02/04/2020 - Case status changed to "Card Was Mailed to Me"

02/05/2020 - Case status changed on EAD to "Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service" (CaseTracker); tracking number provided

 

Expedited AP

07/18/2019 - Called USCIS (800 375-5283) to expedite the process of AP issuance based on family emergency

07/22/2019 - An email from USCIS requesting additional information

07/23/2019 - Requested documents sent back to USCIS via fax (took an hour to go through) 

07/26/2019 - Escalated an expedite request to USCIS Tier 2 (no e-mail confirming receipt of docs);

                         Service request submitted by Tier 2 to NBC; response to be received by 08/10/2019

08/01/2019 - E-mail from NBC confirming that my "application has been approved and submitted for processing"

08/02/2019 - Case status changed on EAD to "New Card is Being Produced"

08/03/2019 - Case status changed on AP and EAD to "Case Was Approved"

08/05/2019 - I-797 NOA received in mail ("We have approved you application for an Advance Parole Document")

08/05/2019 - Case status changed on EAD to "Card Was Mailed to Me"

08/06/2019 - Case status changed on EAD to "Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service" (CaseTracker); tracking number provided

08/08/2019 - Combo EAD/AP card in hand 🎉 🍾🥂👩‍💼

08/08/2019 - Case status changed on EAD to "Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office"

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Colombia
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3 hours ago, Faith88’ said:

Hello everyone 👋🏽

 

joining the thread as May AOS 2019 filers.

Sent our package in (overnight) via USPS on May 8th. 

 

We did not do an additional medical; only sent DS-3025(vaccines) my hubby just had medical done in January 19’ for K1 and I read in the instructions that it was not req. 

 

I haven’t  received any notification yet 

Same here, AOS filer, sent package on the 8th. received today, may 10th. Sent with USPS priority mail, though it was goint to take longer. 

 

All the best for you guys.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Brazil
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3 hours ago, MaryDave1992 said:

So I called them last night and after being on hold for over an hour they basically confirmed that it must have been their mistake and now we just have to send it all back to them..... 😞  So, we're going to do that today... Our plan is to attach a letter explaining what happened and send back everything exactly as they sent it back to us and include another copy of the I-485 just in case with a new signature and everything... My check was also returned so I think I'm just going to send that same one back to them.... Feeling so sad about this.

The setback is disheartening, but at least they returned your check and you won't have to deal with a financial blow as well... I hope everything goes smoothly for you from now on! 

K-1 Visa

03/13/2018 - Submitted

02/12/2019 - Interview Approved

 

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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1 minute ago, Ana_and_Derek said:

The setback is disheartening, but at least they returned your check and you won't have to deal with a financial blow as well... I hope everything goes smoothly for you from now on! 

Thank you!!  Me too!!

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Singapore
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Hi!

 

I received NOA1 in the mail from USCIS but they have not given me the date for my biometrics. Will I get another letter for the date of my biometrics? 

K1 Visa

9 May 2018 - Received Date for NOA1

3 November 2018 - Notice Date for NOA2 (on I-797)

5 November 2018 - Notice Date for NOA2 (USCIS website)

16 November 2018 - Received I-797 physical letter from USCIS

26 November 2018 - NVC received petition

8 December 2018 - Case Number Received!

26 December 2018 - In Transit

3 Jan 2019 - Case received by US Embassy Singapore

8 Jan 2019 - Packet 3 received!

23 Jan 2019 - Received Interview date 

30 Jan 2019 - Interview date and passed!

31 Jan 2019 - CEAC Status Changes from "Ready" to "Application Received"

1 Feb 2019 - CEAC Status Changes from "Application Received" to "Administrative Processing"

4 Feb 2019 - CEAC Status Changes from "Administrative Processing" to "Issued"

5 Feb 2019 - Received e-mail/SMS to pick passport up

7 Feb 2019 - Visa and Package to be surrendered to US Immigration in hand

 

 

AOS

30 April 2019 - Package sent with FedEx 

1 May 2019 - Package received my USCIS Chicago Lockbox 

5 May  2019 - Fees deducted from Credit Card

6 May 2019 - NOA1 received from text!

27 June 2019 - RFIE received via text/email

1 July 2019 - Letter for RFIE received

2 July 2019 - Sent back RFIE

3 July 2019 - USCIS changed status to 'Response to USCIS' Request for Evidence Was Received

11 Sept 2019 - Testing and Interview 

30 Sept 2019 - EAD Card Produced

2 Oct 2019 - EAD Card is being Mailed to Me

13 April 2020 - EAD Renewal NOA1

28 July 2020 - Case was approved for EAD

3 August 2020 - Received NOA2 (I-797) form stating that my EAD and AP approved

10 August 2020 - Card was mailed to me

11 August 2020 - Card was picked up by the USPS

 

 

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Hungary
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7 hours ago, MaryDave1992 said:

So I called them last night and after being on hold for over an hour they basically confirmed that it must have been their mistake and now we just have to send it all back to them..... 😞  So, we're going to do that today... Our plan is to attach a letter explaining what happened and send back everything exactly as they sent it back to us and include another copy of the I-485 just in case with a new signature and everything... My check was also returned so I think I'm just going to send that same one back to them.... Feeling so sad about this.

Dont worry guys, everything will be alright!

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: South Korea
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I should give them call tomorrow about my package as well.  It's been more than 10days past.

Everyone else got notice or text about 7days.  ummmm

Now it worries me.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Hungary
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On 5/9/2019 at 12:18 AM, Josephin&Robert said:

Hello Everyone, 

 

I have 2 questions

 

1) Can the AOS be submitted after the 90 days of arrival to the USA. (We had to wait for marriage certificate)?

 

2) I-864, Many different sources are saying that immigration will be ok if you submit last years w2 and copy of 1040 taxes (NOT THE LAST 3 YEARS) but that you are taking a HUGE gamble if you don't include the IRS transcript.  If this IRS Transcript really necessary?

 

Thank you in advance

 

 

OMG I JUST SAW THIS AND NO!!!! You MUST FILE AOS BEFORE THAT 90-DAY DATE!!!!

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Ukraine
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15 minutes ago, MateR said:

OMG I JUST SAW THIS AND NO!!!! You MUST FILE AOS BEFORE THAT 90-DAY DATE!!!!

No, you don't. It is a good idea to, but you can file it later. Some people file it years later. Once again, I am not saying this is a good idea, there is a story about someone who got arrested due them being involved in traffic accident, and having expired I-94, no state ID, and no AoS on file. So by delaying you are running a risk. But you will not be denied Green Card solely due to filing after 90 days. You DO have to get married within 90 days.

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21 minutes ago, MateR said:

OMG I JUST SAW THIS AND NO!!!! You MUST FILE AOS BEFORE THAT 90-DAY DATE!!!!

No. You can file at anytime. What’s important is getting married before the 90 days expire. There is no time limit on filing for AOS

K1 Process 192 Days (From Mailing to POE)

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08-17-2018 Mailed I-129F to Dallas, TX

08-20-2018 Delivered to Dallas, TX

08-23-2018 USCIS Text and email with Receipt #

08-27-2018 Received NOA1 Hard Copy

11-21-2018 CFO Interview- Passed. Received certificate and Receipt.

01-11-2019 Approved I129F. Received Text and Email. 

01-14-2019 NOA2 Hard Copy received- Stated Received date as 20Aug18, and NOA2 date as 10Jan19. DS-160 Submitted

01-25-2019 NVC Case Number by phone.

01-28-2019 Paid Visa Fee at BPI

01-29-2019 Scheduled Interview

02-05-2019 Case "In Transit" from NVC to USEM Philippines

02-07-2019 “Case Ready” at NVC 

02-08-2019 Received NVC Letter email

02-12-2019 Completed Medical

02-14-2019 Interview Passed

02-15-2019 Case Immigrant "Administrative Processing"

02-25-2019 Case “Nonimmigrant Administrative Processing”

02-27-2019 Visa Issued

03-04-2019 Visa On Hand

03-06-2019 CFO Sticker received

03-07-2019 POE Atlanta 

 

AOS Process

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05-03-2019 Mailed AOS/EAD/AP

05-07-2019 Packet arrived to USCIS

05-28-2019 AOS Fee Charged to Card

05-29-2019 NOA Date

06-03-2019 Received NOA Receipts

06-07-2019 Biometrics Letter

06-17-2019 Biometrics appointment

08-07-2019 Ready to schedule interview

08-27-2019 Interview Scheduled

09-03-2019 Interview letter received.

09-18-2019 EAD Card in production 

09-19-2019 AP Approved

09-23-2019 EAD Card mailed

09-30-2019 EAD Card received 

10-04-2019 Interview passed/Card in production

 

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Hungary
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6 minutes ago, Shiran said:

No, you don't. It is a good idea to, but you can file it later. Some people file it years later. Once again, I am not saying this is a good idea, there is a story about someone who got arrested due them being involved in traffic accident, and having expired I-94, no state ID, and no AoS on file. So by delaying you are running a risk. But you will not be denied Green Card solely due to filing after 90 days. You DO have to get married within 90 days.

 

3 minutes ago, BB Family said:

No. You can file at anytime. What’s important is getting married before the 90 days expire. There is no time limit on filing for AOS

So i stand corrected. My mistake.

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
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21 minutes ago, BB Family said:

No. You can file at anytime. What’s important is getting married before the 90 days expire. There is no time limit on filing for AOS

This is dangerous advice, imo............ Once an I-94 expires, the person is out of status and technically subject to deportation.....once the person files the I-485, he/she gains authorized stay while the I-485 is pending........AOS should be filed prior to expiration of the I-94.  Please read the following recent thread from @SpaceAge

 

 

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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11 minutes ago, missileman said:

This is Very, very dangerous advice, imo............ Once an I-94 expires, the person is out of status and technically subject to deportation.....once the person files the I-485, he/she gains authorized stay while the I-485 is pending........AOS should be filed prior to expiration of the I-94.

 

 

There’s probably more to that story. Regardless there’s nothing that started anyone has to file within 90 days. Some people don’t even get married till day 89-90. No matter when you file.. you should always keep a copy of your documents on you. Even as a citizen if I leave my license at home and get pulled over the police officer isn’t going to let me go home to prove I have one. So no one especially anyone in any “status” would be allowed to do so. In this event I’d advise full compliance with any officer and don’t argue regardless of your status. Don’t resist attempting to prove your status until said time as such is appropriate. Also saying she’s unable to work due to sending her EAD off?? Why would she send the actual EAD? I’m sure you send copies of said documents. Not to mention why wouldn’t she have worked prior to “sending it off” there’s a few things not adding up and I’m sure plenty missing from this story. So it’s not dangerous advice telling someone they don’t have to worry and freak out if they haven’t or aren’t filing within the 90 days. Most people don’t. Some can’t. That’s the way it is. Everyone is recommended to file within the first year to avoid needing to do another medical (k1 visas). Until USCIS publishes a policy letter with a timeline or addressing the “gray” area. You’re not wrong or right by waiting or not. 

K1 Process 192 Days (From Mailing to POE)

Spoiler

08-17-2018 Mailed I-129F to Dallas, TX

08-20-2018 Delivered to Dallas, TX

08-23-2018 USCIS Text and email with Receipt #

08-27-2018 Received NOA1 Hard Copy

11-21-2018 CFO Interview- Passed. Received certificate and Receipt.

01-11-2019 Approved I129F. Received Text and Email. 

01-14-2019 NOA2 Hard Copy received- Stated Received date as 20Aug18, and NOA2 date as 10Jan19. DS-160 Submitted

01-25-2019 NVC Case Number by phone.

01-28-2019 Paid Visa Fee at BPI

01-29-2019 Scheduled Interview

02-05-2019 Case "In Transit" from NVC to USEM Philippines

02-07-2019 “Case Ready” at NVC 

02-08-2019 Received NVC Letter email

02-12-2019 Completed Medical

02-14-2019 Interview Passed

02-15-2019 Case Immigrant "Administrative Processing"

02-25-2019 Case “Nonimmigrant Administrative Processing”

02-27-2019 Visa Issued

03-04-2019 Visa On Hand

03-06-2019 CFO Sticker received

03-07-2019 POE Atlanta 

 

AOS Process

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05-03-2019 Mailed AOS/EAD/AP

05-07-2019 Packet arrived to USCIS

05-28-2019 AOS Fee Charged to Card

05-29-2019 NOA Date

06-03-2019 Received NOA Receipts

06-07-2019 Biometrics Letter

06-17-2019 Biometrics appointment

08-07-2019 Ready to schedule interview

08-27-2019 Interview Scheduled

09-03-2019 Interview letter received.

09-18-2019 EAD Card in production 

09-19-2019 AP Approved

09-23-2019 EAD Card mailed

09-30-2019 EAD Card received 

10-04-2019 Interview passed/Card in production

 

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