July 2019 - AOS Filers

[Grant & Bri 93]

21 minutes ago, DaveAndAnastasia said:

Were you using the current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader (USCIS does not test forms in anything else)?

And did you make sure you filled out any related questions that might affect whether or not a question was relevant?

Its okay, i figured it out now 

[pushok 231]

Does anyone know a way to print a shorter version of tax returns from turbotax? 

Regular print is very long. 

Thanks

[D Dub718 2]

Hi guys, 

 

I sent my AOS packet on July 3rd to USCIS Chicago lockbox. They received it on Monday July 8th. I wrote a check for $1225. It's July 17th and I still have not seen my check deposited nor have I received my NOA1. I'm starting to get concerned as I have seen others received their notification fairly soon after arrival. My wife's K1 validity ended this past Monday July 15th. Should I be worried and reach out to USCIS? Thanks for all your help.

 

[DaveAndAnastasia 2,078]

14 hours ago, pushok said:

Does anyone know a way to print a shorter version of tax returns from turbotax? 

Regular print is very long. 

Thanks

Try getting your tax transcripts from the IRS instead of your returns. They're almost always much shorter than your 1040+W2s+all schedulues.

[IHaveNoName 5]

July AOS filer here. Just wanted to say good luck to all!

5 hours ago, D Dub718 said:

Hi guys, 

 

I sent my AOS packet on July 3rd to USCIS Chicago lockbox. They received it on Monday July 8th. I wrote a check for $1225. It's July 17th and I still have not seen my check deposited nor have I received my NOA1. I'm starting to get concerned as I have seen others received their notification fairly soon after arrival. My wife's K1 validity ended this past Monday July 15th. Should I be worried and reach out to USCIS? Thanks for all your help.

 

Did you sign up for text/email notifications? 

[vzk 5]

Package sent to Chicago on July 5th 2019. Check cashed on July 16. Wife AOS, Overstay (years) from a B2

We will be working with the Miami USCIS office.

[Mila062019 23]

On 7/8/2019 at 12:30 PM, Liflead said:

AOS filers - This video is very helpful.

 

 

As helpful as this may seem, remember this is now 2 years old and from the old forms and evidence required has changed. Also this is a representation of a slightly different AOS process + additional filers on the same application. Although this looks exceptionally organized just remember to read all the requirements for K1 -AOS process or the one the is for your particular situation. 

[Celie 793]

12 minutes ago, Mila062019 said:

As helpful as this may seem, remember this is now 2 years old and from the old forms and evidence required has changed. Also this is a representation of a slightly different AOS process + additional filers on the same application. Although this looks exceptionally organized just remember to read all the requirements for K1 -AOS process or the one the is for your particular situation. 

Agreed. This video is very helpful organization-wise, but I would not suggest to follow it based on paperwork. Processes are updating constantly and one of those forms used in the video is outdated and no longer used. It's best to follow the instructions for each form and the breakdowns provided here in VJ for what supporting documents to send.

[linareit 29]

Hi everyone! Just filling all required forms for AOS, and i have one question. So, here it's a question: '' Have you ever applied for an immigrant visa to obtain permanent resident status at consulate abroad?'' Should i say Yes for K-1 visa or no, because it's not really immigrant?

[Celie 793]

4 minutes ago, linareit said:

Hi everyone! Just filling all required forms for AOS, and i have one question. So, here it's a question: '' Have you ever applied for an immigrant visa to obtain permanent resident status at consulate abroad?'' Should i say Yes for K-1 visa or no, because it's not really immigrant?

that would be a no since K1 is a non immigrant.

[linareit 29]

30 minutes ago, celie&joseph said:

that would be a no since K1 is a non immigrant.

thank you!!!

[linareit 29]

34 minutes ago, celie&joseph said:

that would be a no since K1 is a non immigrant.

also, another quiestion, sorry for bothering you  I had a translation of my birth certificate and police certificate, but our consulate took it and never gave back. Should i have another police certificate? Because it's easy to do in states translation of my birth certificate, but it's kind of hard to have a police certificate here  

[Celie 793]

2 minutes ago, linareit said:

also, another quiestion, sorry for bothering you  I had a translation of my birth certificate and police certificate, but our consulate took it and never gave back. Should i have another police certificate? Because it's easy to do in states translation of my birth certificate, but it's kind of hard to have a police certificate here  

No worries! You won't need your police certificate for AOS so you should be fine with just your birth certificate and new translation.

[GeeRaf 61]

OK guys, I'm looking at timelines and notice that most received confirmation that their 485 was received within 2-5 days either with text or letter. Ours was delivered on 7/10/19 but we haven't received anything official yet. It is time to start calling?

[andreaam 514]

We just received the text message. We sent the package at the begging of july but we still don’t know how it got lost in the mail. Checking in on July filers. Good luck to all!