July 2020 AOS Filers

[Sinead91 242]

19 hours ago, Thenaturalstate said:

Is anyone's Check cashed or CC charged?  How long does it take to get NOA1 text/email and mail once check is cashed/ CC charged ? 

Nothing  I posted mine on July 1st. I’m glad I’m not the only one waiting. There are just delays I guess  

[Briberry 65]

On 7/6/2020 at 10:12 AM, Briberry said:

Hi there! No one has created a July topic yet so here it is. 🙂
 

 

AOS Checklist

• Cover Letter listing Table of Contents 
• (Check Payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security - $1,225.00) 

  

Form I-485 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)

• Form G-1145  
• Form I-944 (Declaration of Self-Sufficiency with applicable supporting documents.) 
• Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page  
• Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp  
• Copy of NOA2 Approval letter (from K1 process)  
• I-94  
• Copy of beneficiary's Birth Certificate  
• translation of birth certificate (if needed) 
• Certified copy of Marriage License  
• Passport Photos (2) name written on the back  
• Copy of DS-3025  

  

Form I-864 (completed and signed by USC) (goes with form I-485)

• Proof of USC's citizenship (copy of birth certificate, copy of passport bio page, or other) 
• 2018, 2017 (optional), and 2016 (optional) Tax Return (with W-2) or Transcripts 
• Employment Verification letter (updated one - not the one used during K1 process)  
• Pay stubs (last 3 months)  

  

Form I-765 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)

• Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page  
• Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp  
• I-94  
• Passport Photos (2) name written on the back  
• Copy of NOA2 (from K1 process)  

  

Form I-131 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)

• Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page  
• Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp  
• I-94  
• Passport Photos (2) name written on the back  
• Copy of NOA2 (from K1 process

 

 

Be sure to double check for the current fees as fees do sometimes increase, so please check. Additionally check the forms as listed above i.e., current version and or edition date, there has been changes to various forms since February 24, 2020. Consider sending tax transcripts instead of the 1040, and W2's. Also consider preparing a cover letter for each form in addition to the main cover letter.

 

Make sure you send long form birth certificates and not the short form. IMPORTANT: Form I-944 has quite a bit of supporting documents that go with it depending on your situation, be sure to read the instructions for this form carefully. Many people have gotten a RFE for this form so be sure to pay CLOSE attention when filing it out. Hope this helps in your preparation of your AOS. When in doubt ask questions.

Finally sent mine in today! Has anyone heard anything yet who submitted earlier this month?

[Celebi 135]

On 7/18/2020 at 11:14 AM, Briberry said:

Finally sent mine in today! Has anyone heard anything yet who submitted earlier this month?

Sent ours last July 2 and we still haven't received anything. No charges yet as well. 

[Briberry 65]

40 minutes ago, Celebi said:

Sent ours last July 2 and we still haven't received anything. No charges yet as well. 

Hopefully you hear something soon!

[Celebi 135]

I just received my whole packet. It was being rejected because they said I was missing forms. I think this was due to the fact that I put them into 2 separate USPS envelopes THEN put them inside a USPS box. All the forms were complete but 2 packets were in 1 USPS envelope and the rest were in another. On the other hand, my papers had the dates 07112020 which might mean they were scanned on that date. 9 days after we sent them in. Will try to resubmit them again tomorrow. 

[Briberry 65]

33 minutes ago, Celebi said:

I just received my whole packet. It was being rejected because they said I was missing forms. I think this was due to the fact that I put them into 2 separate USPS envelopes THEN put them inside a USPS box. All the forms were complete but 2 packets were in 1 USPS envelope and the rest were in another. On the other hand, my papers had the dates 07112020 which might mean they were scanned on that date. 9 days after we sent them in. Will try to resubmit them again tomorrow. 

That sucks to hear, hopefully second time is the charm! I almost submitted my forms in separate envelopes too, then decided against it at the very last moment. 
 

It’s weird that they scanned all your papers but said that forms were missing still, I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you

[Celebi 135]

8 minutes ago, Briberry said:

It’s weird that they scanned all your papers but said that forms were missing still, I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you

Exactly! But I think I would rather have a rejection notice instead of a denied one. LOL

Thank you. Hoping the 2nd submission would not have any issues 🤞

 

[Briberry 65]

7 minutes ago, Celebi said:

Exactly! But I think I would rather have a rejection notice instead of a denied one. LOL

Thank you. Hoping the 2nd submission would not have any issues 🤞

 

Your second submission will be the same timeline as my submission, I’ll be sure to keep you updated if I hear anything. I’m sure the second submission will go through!

[Thenaturalstate 9]

My checks were cashed on 17th, No NOA1 text, or Email. How long it takes for email/text? Also, is the NOA1 date when the checks are cashed? 

 

Regards 

Edited July 20, 2020 by Thenaturalstate

[Briberry 65]

21 minutes ago, minhnam138 said:

Good morning everyone! Joining the list waiting for the initial notice of receipt. Application was received on Jul 6. Periodically checking my bank account for check cashing movement. I'm AOS from F1 visa.

Welcome to the waiting club, hopefully we all hear something soon 

[Sinead91 242]

1 hour ago, Thenaturalstate said:

My checks were cashed on 17th, No NOA1 text, or Email. How long it takes for email/text? Also, is the NOA1 date when the checks are cashed? 

 

Regards 

It can be a week or it could be three . Unfortunately there’s no way to know with how things are going! It’s good that your check was cashed! Ours still hasn’t been. When did you post it?

[Thenaturalstate 9]

11 minutes ago, Sinead91 said:

It can be a week or it could be three . Unfortunately there’s no way to know with how things are going! It’s good that your check was cashed! Ours still hasn’t been. When did you post it?

My package was received on 7/1. I have seen people get NOA text/email in couple of day after payment was processed. Hopefully your check clears soon too! 

[TheApplicant 2]

Hey Guys,

 

I have an active IR-1 IV case in Canada and have been in the US as a visitor since March 2020. My family situation has changed since March and wife and I just decided to apply for the Adjustment of Status for me here in NY instead of going back to Canada and waiting there.
But how can I start?

Is there anyone with a similar situation here? (waiting for IR1-visa at the same time)

And do I need a lawyer to start the process?

[HRQX 4,145]

23 minutes ago, SamTheApplicant said:

(waiting for IR1-visa at the same time)

Assuming you didn't file a new I-130, USCIS would need to request the approved I-130 petition from where it currently is (either NVC or the consulate).

[Sinead91 242]

50 minutes ago, SamTheApplicant said:

Hey Guys,

 

I have an active IR-1 IV case in Canada and have been in the US as a visitor since March 2020. My family situation has changed since March and wife and I just decided to apply for the Adjustment of Status for me here in NY instead of going back to Canada and waiting there.
But how can I start?

Is there anyone with a similar situation here? (waiting for IR1-visa at the same time)

And do I need a lawyer to start the process?

Lawyers are optional. Most people on this forum don’t use them as they’re expensive and unless it’s a really complicated case you can do it yourself.

 

i had an active k1 status but Cancelled it and opted to stay and marry now. I don’t know how the situation would be for an IR1 but I suggest creating a topic on the forum so that more experienced members can give you advice. There are tonnes of people I’m sure in the same boat as you right now