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Hi all

 

I am in the states starting the AOS process. From what I have seen other people post online is that often they are getting their green card before EAD and AP are sent out. My local office case processing times are around 2-3 YEARS for the I-485. I was thinking then of sending the I-131 and I-765 separately and paying the extra few hundred in the hope that these come through quickly. The AP is the most important one to me at the moment as there are a lot of weddings back home that I am expected to attend next year. Are these two forms always done through the national benefits centre or one of the field offices? The case processing for AP appears much faster.

 

Also it is highly likely that we will move to my partners home state within the next 18 months halfway across the country. Will it be easy to change address and get the I-485 interview done in the new state?

 

Many thanks

 

E xx

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Yes address changes are done online and your case will be transferred to your new Local Field Office (not state).

Your timeline will then follow that of your new LFO.

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2 minutes ago, K1visaHopeful said:

K1 AOS:

I765 and I131 are free if filed concurrently with I485 or if filed AFTER you file I485.

I want to file them before the i485

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17 minutes ago, joy717 said:

Hi all

 

I am in the states starting the AOS process. From what I have seen other people post online is that often they are getting their green card before EAD and AP are sent out. My local office case processing times are around 2-3 YEARS for the I-485. I was thinking then of sending the I-131 and I-765 separately and paying the extra few hundred in the hope that these come through quickly. The AP is the most important one to me at the moment as there are a lot of weddings back home that I am expected to attend next year. Are these two forms always done through the national benefits centre or one of the field offices? The case processing for AP appears much faster.

 

Also it is highly likely that we will move to my partners home state within the next 18 months halfway across the country. Will it be easy to change address and get the I-485 interview done in the new state?

 

Many thanks

 

E xx

Sometimes, the green card comes first......but it isn't because they were sent together with the I-765 and I-131.  If you send them separately, include a copy of your I-485 receipt notice.  It serves two purposes. It shows the basis for work authorization and advance parole.......and it eliminates the associated fees.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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1 minute ago, joy717 said:

I want to file them before the i485

How will you include evidence of  the basis for work authorization and AP?   Your adjustment of status is the foundation of both.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Just now, Crazy Cat said:

How will you include evidence of  the basis for work authorization and AP?   Your adjustment of status is the foundation of both.

I don't know, can you not apply for AP before AOS

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6 minutes ago, joy717 said:

I want to file them before the i485

You "can't".

You have no valid reason to unless you file I485.

Neither will be accepted for processing.

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3 minutes ago, joy717 said:

I don't know, can you not apply for AP before AOS

This is directly from the instructions:

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-131instr.pdf

 

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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2 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Thanks. Can you apply for the I-131 separately from the I-765?

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5 minutes ago, joy717 said:

I don't know, can you not apply for AP before AOS

Technically, a K-1 entrant can apply for work authorization upon entry into the US......however, the authorization would expire in 90 days...thus, it is fruitless since approval takes longer than 90 days.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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1 minute ago, joy717 said:

Thanks. Can you apply for the I-131 separately from the I-765?

I see no benefit in doing so as explained above.  

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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30 minutes ago, joy717 said:

Hi all

 

I am in the states starting the AOS process. From what I have seen other people post online is that often they are getting their green card before EAD and AP are sent out. My local office case processing times are around 2-3 YEARS for the I-485. I was thinking then of sending the I-131 and I-765 separately and paying the extra few hundred in the hope that these come through quickly. The AP is the most important one to me at the moment as there are a lot of weddings back home that I am expected to attend next year. Are these two forms always done through the national benefits centre or one of the field offices? The case processing for AP appears much faster.

 

Also it is highly likely that we will move to my partners home state within the next 18 months halfway across the country. Will it be easy to change address and get the I-485 interview done in the new state?

 

Many thanks

 

E xx

That's not how it works. As a K1 (before filing for AOS), you're only entitled to an EAD, that is not free and will expire when the I-94 expires. No AP.

 

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Even if it were permissible to file before I-485, you do know that the timeline are the same. It does not mean that if you just send one form, USCIS will process it faster. That 1 form still enters the same queue and will be processed when it's time comes.

Immigration journey is not: fast, for the faint at heart, easy, cheap, for the impatient nor right away. If more than 50% of this applies to you, best get off the bus.

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So is there a chance I would not get either AP or EAD through before my green card even if it take 3 years? Are all these forms processed at the national benefits centre?

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