April 2021 - AOS Filers

[Sarge2155 4,570]

Another month another round of AOS submissions. Please be aware that this checklist is NOT all inclusive and you must consult the USCIS website to crosscheck this checklist against/with. The AOS process has been confusing since the pandemic hit, not to mention the added politics. So please I want to stress that you only use this check sheet as a starting point and guide if you will. The USCIS site will be the final guide. Please ensure that you check your forms for the correct versions and editions because if you use the wrong forms USCIS will send back your application to you. This is easily checked on the USCIS website prior to downloading your forms. You should also ONLY download your forms from the USCIS website.  The current and correct fees can also be ascertained from the USCIS website.   

 

 

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  

   

• 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 

   

• Be sure to use the correct filing code of (c)(9) if this code applies to you. The I-485 instructions explains all the codes in detail. If you are filing under a different code (other than (c)(9) the fee for your AOS will not be correct and USCIS will reject your entire packet.

 

 

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)

   

• 2020 (current tax year), 2019, and 2018 (are optional), Tax Return (with W-2) or Transcripts (transcripts are better if you can get them)  I recommend 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 and they can change on a dime so please check. Additionally, check the forms as listed above i.e., current version and or edition date, there have been and will be many changes made to various forms. 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.  Hope this helps in your preparation of your AOS. When in doubt ask questions.

 

 

Please consider filing the I-131 and the I-765 even if you don't think you'll need them right now. You never know what changes your life will have on down the road, so I recommend you file these two forms from the start. There has been much confusion coming out of USCIS, partly due to Covid-19 and partly self-inflicted. This confusion filters on down to the people filing for AOS. The above listing is subject to change at a moment’s notice so please check, recheck and check again BEFORE you send off your packet for any last-minute changes.

 

 

Congratulations on a successful submission of your AOS packet!

Edited March 31, 2021 by Sarge2155

[Sarge2155 4,570]

Bump!

[ashley_ann 179]

Sent my AOS package off yesterday 🙌 

A couple of notes, 

 

I did apply for my SSN when I got here. 
phoned first week of February, 2 weeks after I got here. Got put in waiting list, appointment March 5th 2021. As of right now in the SAVE system my case is still being reviewed and no SSN yet. I have called the SSA office I went to and I’m monitoring but hope to get it soon! 

[Sarge2155 4,570]

1 hour ago, ashley_ann said:

Sent my AOS package off yesterday 🙌 

A couple of notes, 

 

I did apply for my SSN when I got here. 
phoned first week of February, 2 weeks after I got here. Got put in waiting list, appointment March 5th 2021. As of right now in the SAVE system my case is still being reviewed and no SSN yet. I have called the SSA office I went to and I’m monitoring but hope to get it soon! 

Very good move to apply right off the bat.

[ashley_ann 179]

36 minutes ago, Sarge2155 said:

Very good move to apply right off the bat.

I hope I did it right. It’s a really long story but I got some one in management that took care of my appointment I didn’t have to explain anything regarding a K1 able to get a ssn. 
 

she asked if I wanted my married or maiden name as I got married quite soon after I got here (did not realize such a long wait for an appointment). but she said it wouldn’t matter. 
 

so I said go ahead to put in In My married name. So far I’ve been reading a lot of things saying I shouldn’t have done this but I didn’t know 🤦🏼‍♀️
 

so I’m hoping I still get it and it’s just taking so long because of covid. Haha 😂 

 

long story short. 

[Sarge2155 4,570]

@ashley_ann

You absolutely did it right including getting your card in your married name. They really took care of you. We could not get my wife's card in the married name  and we had to wait until EAD/GC.

[ashley_ann 179]

21 hours ago, Sarge2155 said:

@ashley_ann

You absolutely did it right including getting your card in your married name. They really took care of you. We could not get my wife's card in the married name  and we had to wait until EAD/GC.

okay that makes me feel better, haha I know everything is running behind right now but I definitely was worried after I got a lot of flack for putting it in my married name from other groups. 

[Aa&Ju 11]

I am getting ready to mail my AOS package. Do we need to submit copies of the passport bio page, K1 visa/stamp and I-94 for each form, or is one set ok for the entire package? 

[Sarge2155 4,570]

5 hours ago, Aa&Ju said:

I am getting ready to mail my AOS package. Do we need to submit copies of the passport bio page, K1 visa/stamp and I-94 for each form, or is one set ok for the entire package? 

Most folks just submit it for the I485, but I'll tell you what I did. Since each form is a stand alone on it's own and adjudicated  on it's own I to be safe prepared  documents for EACH form including the marriage license. Back when I filed people where getting RFEs for not having  a marriage license for the I765 and the I131, but that was then. I think most people now are submitting just for one form and not having any problems. Like I said to be safe that's what I did. You'll  have to use your best judgment on this.

[winniewin 21]

Sent my package in February but got rejected and had to resend. So trying this again!

 

Package arrived at Chicago Lockbox 4/2

Waiting for check to be cashed!

[Jody and Misho 99]

Why did your package get rejected?

[Sarge2155 4,570]

1 minute ago, winniewin said:

Sent my package in February but got rejected and had to resend. So trying this again!

 

Package arrived at Chicago Lockbox 4/2

Waiting for check to be cashed!

I'm  sure it will fly this time!

[Sarge2155 4,570]

2 minutes ago, winniewin said:

Sent my package in February but got rejected and had to resend. So trying this again!

 

Package arrived at Chicago Lockbox 4/2

Waiting for check to be cashed!

Seems folks are overly concerned when their check is cashed. The concern should be when you receive the  NOA and your case numbers. If we know nothing else trust me Uncle Sam will get his money!

[winniewin 21]

6 minutes ago, Sarge2155 said:

Seems folks are overly concerned when their check is cashed. The concern should be when you receive the  NOA and your case numbers. If we know nothing else trust me Uncle Sam will get his money!

Very true! I guess I've been looking for any sign that they're moving forward.

 

But NOA1 and case number are probably one of the most important things. I haven't been able to get my Driver's License here in FL since they say a NOA1 is required. 

[Sarge2155 4,570]

1 minute ago, winniewin said:

Very true! I guess I've been looking for any sign that they're moving forward.

 

But NOA1 and case number are probably one of the most important things. I haven't been able to get my Driver's License here in FL since they say a NOA1 is required. 

I understand, it's  taking an extended amount of time just to get your numbers these days.