August 2022 - AOS Filers

[Sarge2155 4,570]

Hello August 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)
•  Current tax year 2021 and (optional 2020 , 2019) 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!

[LemonLemonade 64]

Sent! Fedex yesterday! -fingers cross-

[Sarge2155 4,570]

2 hours ago, LemonLemonade said:

Sent! Fedex yesterday! -fingers cross-

You'll be fine, good deal it's gone now sit back and chill! Welcome to the thread!

[LemonLemonade 64]

23 hours ago, Sarge2155 said:

You'll be fine, good deal it's gone now sit back and chill! Welcome to the thread!

Thank you!! lol much easier than waiting for NOA! XD 

[TheJs 34]

Just sent ours in finally today! 🥳 Hoping it’s not an insanely long process but prepared for the worst case scenario tbh

[Sarge2155 4,570]

2 hours ago, TheJs said:

Just sent ours in finally today! 🥳 Hoping it’s not an insanely long process but prepared for the worst case scenario tbh

Don't  hold your breath. Hope for the best prepare for the worst.  Welcome to the thread!

[panopli 0]

USCIS filing instructions seem to show different filing locations depending on where you live (e.g. Texas residents send to Dallas lockbox), whereas the K1 AOS guide on visa journey says all K1 filers should send to the Chicago lockbox.  Is that guide outdated?  If not, can anyone link to a USCIS page that directs K1 filers to send the package to the Chicago lockbox?

[Chancy 6,233]

52 minutes ago, panopli said:

USCIS filing instructions seem to show different filing locations depending on where you live

 

Follow the official USCIS instructions -- https://www.uscis.gov/uscis-lockbox-filing-locations-chart-for-certain-family-based-forms

 

The filing address table was updated very recently.

 

[Sarge2155 4,570]

2 hours ago, panopli said:

USCIS filing instructions seem to show different filing locations depending on where you live (e.g. Texas residents send to Dallas lockbox), whereas the K1 AOS guide on visa journey says all K1 filers should send to the Chicago lockbox.  Is that guide outdated?  If not, can anyone link to a USCIS page that directs K1 filers to send the package to the Chicago lockbox?

K1 and AOS are two ENTIRELY different things, do not get the addresses confused if you are going to submit an AOS follow what the link that was shown to you on where to send your AOS. Forget about the K1 now, that ship has sailed for you if your loved one is here in the states already and if you are doing an AOS.

[panopli 0]

Thanks for the confirmation.  This note in the K1/K3 AOS guide had me second-guessing, but USCIS is the final authority for sure!

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Applicants are required to mail applications to a national mailbox (Chicago) as stated on the form (not your local USCIS office).

 

[slavaskii 885]

Submitted today! Thanks to everyone for all their help here.

 

Wanted to ask, as seeing the opening post has me a bit confused/worried - for the I-765 and I-131, were we required to provide another copy of the I-94 and K1 NOA2 if we're concurrently filing the I-485? I presumed the EAD and AP documents could be sent elsewhere, so after reading the instructions, we attached only a copy of the biographic page, K1 visa, and admissions stamp in addition to the 2 photographs per each form. Out of fear I just re-read the instructions on USCIS' website, but don't see where the I-94 and K1 NOA2 are required.

 

Everything else seems to be perfect, so hopefully I'm just a bit paranoid! TIA.

 

Edit: I did another control+F of the I-131 instructions and nowhere is K1 NOA2 or I-94 required. Seems to be the same for the I-765 (we correctly wrote the c9 category). Looks like we're all clear and now I can go see the Elvis movie!

Edited August 9, 2022 by slavaskii

[yvonme 124]

Received Receipt notice for our AOS this month, biometrics today.

[LemonLemonade 64]

Package was received on Aug 8 2022, credit card got charge on Aug 10! If we get an NOA1, does it mean we won't get a RFE? 

[Sarge2155 4,570]

2 hours ago, LemonLemonade said:

Package was received on Aug 8 2022, credit card got charge on Aug 10! If we get an NOA1, does it mean we won't get a RFE? 

No it does not mean no RFE! You can be given one at any time your case is pending.

Edited August 11, 2022 by Sarge2155

[LemonLemonade 64]

19 minutes ago, Sarge2155 said:

No it does not mean no RFE! You can be given one at any time your case is pending.

I was hopinggg lol but at least we know what to expect... everything! Lol thank you!