November 2019 - AOS Filers

[Kate9 4]

Hi anyone here is applying from Los Angeles? Whats your timeline?? I submitted mine this 11/25/19.

 

[KenandBina 127]

Had my Biometrics appointment today (Orlando). We were almost an hr early but it was first come first serve so it didn’t matter.

 

When you get there they hand you a short form to fill out. Then you wait in line to hand it to reception. They check your form your letter and your ID and then you wait for your number to be called. They take your picture and finger prints and then that is that. 
 

it took about 20 min from entering the office to leaving. 
 

Now just time to wait for an Interview ;)) 

[Versatile. 11]

I still haven't received the NOA1. My package arrived Chicago on the 17th of November. Contacted lockbox and no reply yet. Frustrated! 

[Briven 18]

15 hours ago, Kate9 said:

Hi anyone here is applying from Los Angeles? Whats your timeline?? I submitted mine this 11/25/19.

 

I’m submitting from San Diego I believe it goes to the same centre! ... I-765 approved 11/25/19 , and I-485 approved 12/17/19. 

[sandraannie 63]

Completed my biometrics today in Birmingham, AL. Quick and easy, but no myUSCIS update yet (which I'm not too worried about). HUGE REMINDER: If you've filed in your married name and your passport is in your maiden name, you will save yourself a lot of trouble if you bring your marriage license! I didn't bring mine so I didn't really have proof of the name change. Luckily the woman saw that my husband petitioner shared my married name and I was let through. I think I got lucky because she was really nice and helpful, but as we all now that is not always the case with USCIS. So if you have filed in your married name, BRING YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE!!

[KenandBina 127]

4 hours ago, KenandBina said:

Had my Biometrics appointment today (Orlando). We were almost an hr early but it was first come first serve so it didn’t matter.

 

When you get there they hand you a short form to fill out. Then you wait in line to hand it to reception. They check your form your letter and your ID and then you wait for your number to be called. They take your picture and finger prints and then that is that. 
 

it took about 20 min from entering the office to leaving. 
 

Now just time to wait for an Interview ;)) 

Oh and my case has already been updated to fingerprints received and applied to case 

[Kate9 4]

6 hours ago, Briven said:

I’m submitting from San Diego I believe it goes to the same centre! ... I-765 approved 11/25/19 , and I-485 approved 12/17/19. 

When did you submitted you Packet?

[MB and MG 8]

On 11/2/2019 at 11:41 AM, Sarge2155 said:

Very good. Did you apply for a SSN before marriage, if not you can still apply but keep your mouth shut about being married  and apply in the maiden  name. Do it while you have time  left on your I94

Hi, 

What is the advantage of applying for SSN using the maiden name? I havent applied yet and im married. We thought its better  so we do not need to change it after marriage.

[Just Paul 4,591]

3 minutes ago, MB and MG said:

Hi, 

What is the advantage of applying for SSN using the maiden name? I havent applied yet and im married. We thought its better  so we do not need to change it after marriage.

You should have applied as soon as you got to the US and before getting married.   

 

The advantage is getting started with banking, insurance, housing leases etc.   Otherwise you have to wait until you get your EAD.

[NicoleS 189]

15 hours ago, Briven said:

I’m submitting from San Diego I believe it goes to the same centre! ... I-765 approved 11/25/19 , and I-485 approved 12/17/19. 

you mean received not approved right?

[MB and MG 8]

49 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

You should have applied as soon as you got to the US and before getting married.   

 

The advantage is getting started with banking, insurance, housing leases etc.   Otherwise you have to wait until you get your EAD.

Do u mean my husband cant add me on his insurance and k1 and have to wait for the ead before he can do so?

 

We will open a bank account, thats not even possible until i get my employment id?

[Just Paul 4,591]

3 minutes ago, MB and MG said:

We will open a bank account, thats not even possible until i get my employment id?

Many will not open without a SSN.   Once the 75 day period after entry has expired, you have to wait to get a SSN until getting EAD or GC

 

5 minutes ago, MB and MG said:

Do u mean my husband cant add me on his insurance

Ask his company because once you are married you have a limited time to get enrolled.

 

You also need a SSN to get a state id or drivers license.

[Briven 18]

14 hours ago, Kate9 said:

When did you submitted you Packet?

I submitted mine 11/21/19

[Briven 18]

5 hours ago, NicoleM said:

you mean received not approved right?

Yes sorry received, and now waiting for biometrics appointment.

[Kate9 4]

14 hours ago, MB and MG said:

Hi, 

What is the advantage of applying for SSN using the maiden name? I havent applied yet and im married. We thought its better  so we do not need to change it after marriage.

Hi,

I applied for SSN after our marriage, and submitted later the AOS i already used my husband last name, it will just take a bit time maybe 5-6 weeks but its much better so that you don't need to change your SSN again. just bring your marriage certificate even if its not the original.