OCTOBER 2019 AOS Filers

[Angela84 61]

1 minute ago, Kristina0394 said:

I am in the USA as well. Rapid visa keep saying it takes 1-3 weeks.

Then a little more patient i guess, I know it’s hard ,im going thru that too 😊

[DaveAndAnastasia 2,079]

22 minutes ago, Kristina0394 said:

According to US Post, the documents made it to USCIS on October 10th. No NOA1 by text, email, or paper in mail yet. Is it ever normal?

Unfortunately, it's not all that uncommon for it take up to a month for NOA1 from an AOS packet. This summer a lot of AOS applications were taking a long time to NOA1, but no one ever discerned a pattern to it (though lots of people had ideas).

 

If you haven't gotten a NOA1 within 30 days of filing, try contacting Lockbox Support at LockboxSupport@uscis.dhs.gov

[Usaph 18]

We're about to file our forms and have a few questions:

• We only need to include 1 copy of marriage certificate, and that's with the I-485 packet right? Is it OK to include in the other 2 packets?
• Do we put all the papers loose but in order, or should they be clipped or stapled in anyway?
• Is a name, signature, and A# or anything needed on additional pages that we have (such as on tax transcripts, I-94 records, etc.)?

Thanks for the help everyone

Edited October 23, 2019 by Usaph

[Matrix13 131]

Here's our updated timeline, for anyone losing faith...

 

Oct 5: Sent K-1 AOS package using USPS Priority Mail Express with Signature Confirmation

Oct 8: Package signed for at Chicago Lockbox

Oct 13: Credit card charged for $1,225

Oct 18 (at 12:43 AM): Multiple USCIS texts with 3 different receipt numbers (I-485, I-131, I-765)

Oct 21 & 22: Received 3 different NOA letters in the mailbox

 

We're pretty excited to be past this step. Now we can relax a little. Good luck to everyone!

 

 

 

[Usaph 18]

Also we're waiting for our SSN. Should we wait a few more days for it to process so we can add it to our forms, or just leave it blank since we don't have it now?

 

Is it OK to include copies of passport entry stamps, I-94, and marriage certificate with the I-765 and I-131 packets?

Edited October 23, 2019 by Usaph

[Paddydaddy 20]

11 hours ago, Indira/Charlys said:

we are still waiting...

It's coming! 

[L+J 10]

We had our credit card charged this afternoon!! 😆  (Our K1 AOS was received at Chicago Lockbox 10/7, so 15 days)

[rachelann 5]

Hey guys! An update for us now! 

 

As previously posted, we mailed the packet on 10/9 and received confirmation of delivery via USPS on 10/11.

 

This morning (10/22) at 12:30am-ish we received multiple texts from USCIS - two for each form submitted - confirming receipt (NOA1). They also charged my credit card for the full $1225.

[Steelers11 51]

10 hours ago, Usaph said:

We're about to file our forms and have a few questions:

• We only need to include 1 copy of marriage certificate, and that's with the I-485 packet right? Is it OK to include in the other 2 packets?
• Do we put all the papers loose but in order, or should they be clipped or stapled in anyway?
• Is a name, signature, and A# or anything needed on additional pages that we have (such as on tax transcripts, I-94 records, etc.)?

Thanks for the help everyone

Hi, Usaph!

 

I believe you need to include copies of the marriage certificate in each application.  I was told by a friend who went through the AOS process that different offices (desks, at at the very least) process each one.

 

In the USCIS website, they prefer the documents to not be clipped or stapled.  They prefer them to be hole-punched, check their site out.

 

Not sure how to answer the last point, maybe someone here can help?

 

Thanks!

[JCo 89]

still waiting...anxiously. 

Edited October 23, 2019 by JCo

[jcracked52 55]

25 minutes ago, JCo said:

still waiting...anxiously. 

Waiting as well. AOS sent on 10/9, received on 10/11. Hopefully something this week!

[Usaph 18]

1 hour ago, Steelers11 said:

Hi, Usaph!

 

I believe you need to include copies of the marriage certificate in each application.  I was told by a friend who went through the AOS process that different offices (desks, at at the very least) process each one.

 

In the USCIS website, they prefer the documents to not be clipped or stapled.  They prefer them to be hole-punched, check their site out.

 

Not sure how to answer the last point, maybe someone here can help?

 

Thanks!

Thank you! That website is helpful... It answered my 3rd question.

 

For my other post, do you or anyone else know if it's best to wait for SSN, or submit AOS now since it could be days (or maybe weeks) til we get SSN.

[Charlys&Indy 174]

5 hours ago, rachelann said:

Hey guys! An update for us now! 

 

As previously posted, we mailed the packet on 10/9 and received confirmation of delivery via USPS on 10/11.

 

This morning (10/22) at 12:30am-ish we received multiple texts from USCIS - two for each form submitted - confirming receipt (NOA1). They also charged my credit card for the full $1225.

my package was receive on 10/09.... i sent it next day delivery on the 8th... well....................... i guess its just a matter of waiting and waiting and waiting

[Matrix13 131]

48 minutes ago, Usaph said:

do you or anyone else know if it's best to wait for SSN, or submit AOS now since it could be days (or maybe weeks) til we get SSN.

Don't wait for your SSN. There is no advantage to having your SSN filled in on your AOS forms. Get your package in the mail as soon as you are confident everything else in it looks good. 

[Usaph 18]

10 minutes ago, Matrix13 said:

Don't wait for your SSN. There is no advantage to having your SSN filled in on your AOS forms. Get your package in the mail as soon as you are confident everything else in it looks good. 

Will do! Thanks for the help everyone. I think we will be ready to send this week.