February 2022 - AOS Filers

[Sarge2155 4,570]

Hello February 2022 AOS filers 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 reject your application and send it back 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 (this includes the Bio-metrics fee) 

 

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 or Certificate
• 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)
• 2021/2020 (current tax year, depending on when you file your AOS in 2022), 2019 (optional), and 2018 (optional) Tax Return (with W-2) or Transcripts (transcripts are better if you can get them)
• 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)
• Be sure to use the correct filing code of (c)(9) if this code applies to you. The I-765 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-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 many changes 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 is no extra charge to file them with your AOS and it's better to submit them all at once.  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!

[friscoflip 4]

Thanks Sarge, for initializing this topic for FEB 2022 AOS filers:

 

Hopefully my wife's application is Buena Mano for all of us;

 

Family based AOS - spouse of USC:

January 8th - I-130 applied online Packet mailed via UPS (I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131)

January 12th - I-797C(Receipt Notice) received thru mail (but you can print it out the next day thru your USCIS acct)

Feb 7th - Packet mailed via USPS (I-485, I-765, I-864, I-693) Arizona lockbox

 

 

Thanks again!

 

[Pacia 12]

Did i get that right? NO FEE or WAIVEd fee for I765 and i131 if send all together? 

[Sarge2155 4,570]

3 hours ago, Pacia said:

Did i get that right? NO FEE or WAIVEd fee for I765 and i131 if send all together? 

No fee for the 131 and 765 if you apply together yes that's correct. Welcome to the thread! Please update your time line.

Edited February 8, 2022 by Sarge2155

[Sarge2155 4,570]

4 hours ago, friscoflip said:

Thanks Sarge, for initializing this topic for FEB 2022 AOS filers:

 

Hopefully my wife's application is Buena Mano for all of us;

 

Family based AOS - spouse of USC:

January 8th - I-130 applied online Packet mailed via UPS (I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131)

January 12th - I-797C(Receipt Notice) received thru mail (but you can print it out the next day thru your USCIS acct)

Feb 7th - Packet mailed via USPS (I-485, I-765, I-864, I-693) Arizona lockbox

 

 

Thanks again!

 

Please fill out your VJ timeline when you get a chance, welcome to the thread!

[friscoflip 4]

Family based AOS - spouse of USC:

 

January 8th - I-130 applied online 

January 12th - I-797C(Receipt Notice) received thru mail (but you can print it out the next day thru your USCIS acct)

Feb 7th - Packet mailed via USPS (I-485, I-765, I-864, I-693) Arizona lockbox

Feb 9th - Packet received at Phoenix lockbox via USPS

[neto-66 42]

February filer here! Sent off the I-485, I-765, and I-131 on January 24th and got a text notification of NOA1 on February 1st. Received the paper notice in the mail a few days later. 

 

Received notice today that biometrics has been scheduled for March 3rd. 

[Sarge2155 4,570]

20 minutes ago, neto-66 said:

February filer here! Sent off the I-485, I-765, and I-131 on January 24th and got a text notification of NOA1 on February 1st. Received the paper notice in the mail a few days later. 

 

Received notice today that biometrics has been scheduled for March 3rd. 

You are on a roll, welcome to the thread!

15 hours ago, friscoflip said:

Family based AOS - spouse of USC:

 

January 8th - I-130 applied online 

January 12th - I-797C(Receipt Notice) received thru mail (but you can print it out the next day thru your USCIS acct)

Feb 7th - Packet mailed via USPS (I-485, I-765, I-864, I-693) Arizona lockbox

Feb 9th - Packet received at Phoenix lockbox via USPS

Good deal welcome to the thread!

[friscoflip 4]

It's gonna be a week tomorrow(Wednesday) since they received the packet at Phoenix. No text and No letter. Should I be worried?

[Sarge2155 4,570]

1 hour ago, friscoflip said:

It's gonna be a week tomorrow(Wednesday) since they received the packet at Phoenix. No text and No letter. Should I be worried?

Nope no reason at all!

[mitzab 285]

Glad to be a part of this club.

 

Filed 485, 131 and 765 yesterday for my K1 fiance (now spouse) 

[Verrou 1,899]

Marriage base with USC

 

i-485 and i-765 (NBC)

 

2/3/22 sent to chicago lockbox

2/7/22 PD ( receipt received in mailbox 2/12/22 with notice date 02/08/22)

2/10/22 USCIS cashed the check

2/9/22 Biometric reused ( receipt received in mailbox 2/15/22 )

 

i-485

2/9/22 biometric reused

2/9/22 case is being actively reviewed by USCIS

 

i-765

2/7/22 Case was reviewed and a receipt notice was sent

2/9/22 biometric reused

2/15/22 expedite request via chat emma  "financial lost"

 

i-130 (Potomac)

11/30/20 PD

12/28/20 USCIS cashed check

12/28/20 case is being actively reviewed by USCIS ( until now no change )

 

Edited February 17, 2022 by Misscloud

[KateD 28]

AOS--I'm USC married to non-citizen

2/4/2022 Mailed packet (I-485, I-765, and I-130) to Phoenix lockbox

2/10/2022 USCIS charged my credit card

2/11/2022 Text message with official receipt notice for all 3 applications

 

 

Currently waiting on NOA1

[friscoflip 4]

6 hours ago, KateD said:

AOS--I'm USC married to non-citizen

2/4/2022 Mailed packet (I-485, I-765, and I-130) to Phoenix lockbox

2/10/2022 USCIS charged my credit card

2/11/2022 Text message with official receipt notice for all 3 applications

 

 

Currently waiting on NOA1

Okay, I really think I should be at least a little worried now with my timeline. Same lockbox, packet delivered Feb 9.... and still no update. 

 

I was able to talk to an agent yesterday from the USCIS, to ask for update, the agent was very accommodating. Unfortunately, it was just our online I-130 that's popping in their system.  Still nothing with the packet sent to Arizona.  Agent said she'll give the Arizona lockbox office a call and I'll just wait for an email. And at the same time she gave the email address of the lockbox, so I can follow up with them also directly.  I emailed them just this morning.  Not expecting any email or update from them not until Tuesday.  Crossing my fingers for next week! have a great weekend everyone!

[KateD 28]

22 minutes ago, friscoflip said:

Okay, I really think I should be at least a little worried now with my timeline. Same lockbox, packet delivered Feb 9.... and still no update.

I'm sure the answer from most people will be don't worry, but I would be worried too. I was already nervous after 24 hours of USCIS receiving my package. Now I've moved on to worrying about receiving the NOA1. It is never ending.

 

For reference, my package was received on Feb. 8th.