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Hello all! 
 

My husband entered the USA on a K1 Visa earlier this year. We applied for AOS and have heard nothing since May. I’m certain there’s a backlog with COVID and all but we’d like to take a trip outside the USA. Some questions:

 

1. How long does it take for AOS on average? How much longer do you think we will have to wait?

2. How long does it take for AP? Is it worth going for? 
 

Thanks for any insight! 

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SalishSea   17,928

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7 minutes ago, Lady A said:

Hello all! 
 

My husband entered the USA on a K1 Visa earlier this year. We applied for AOS and have heard nothing since May. I’m certain there’s a backlog with COVID and all but we’d like to take a trip outside the USA. Some questions:

 

1. How long does it take for AOS on average? How much longer do you think we will have to wait?

2. How long does it take for AP? Is it worth going for? 
 

Thanks for any insight! 

Why did you not apply for AP/EAD with the AOS?  

 

AOS can take up to two years.

 

AP seems to be currently taking around 8 months.  You can get all of these processing times by form # on USCIS.gov.

Lady A Explorer

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Just now, Jorgedig said:

Why did you not apply for AP/EAD with the AOS?  

 

AOS can take up to two years.

 

AP seems to be currently taking around 8 months.  You can get all of these processing times by form # on USCIS.gov.

I guess I did not know any better. 
 

We did apply for EAD and he was approved in 3 weeks so that’s not an issue. It’s that we’d like to travel outside the USA but can’t 😢 

 

can we still apply for AP? 

SalishSea Grand Master

SalishSea   17,928

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17 minutes ago, Lady A said:

I guess I did not know any better. 
 

We did apply for EAD and he was approved in 3 weeks so that’s not an issue. It’s that we’d like to travel outside the USA but can’t 😢 

 

can we still apply for AP? 

You can still apply, yup.

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Thread is moved from the K-1 Case Progress subforum to the "AOS from K Visas" Case Progress subforum.

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12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

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08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

Lady A Explorer

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20 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

Why did you not apply for AP/EAD with the AOS?  

 

AOS can take up to two years.

 

AP seems to be currently taking around 8 months.  You can get all of these processing times by form # on USCIS.gov.

Oh my goodness…..I can’t believe AOS takes so long. I was thinking maybe 8-9 months 😢 

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I did see a case not too long ago where a person was in the same boat as you. They had submitted their AOS package but no AP earlier this year. They later applied for AP (about a month ago I belive) and they had their AP approved after just a few weeks! It's worth a try, there is nothing to lose.

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39 minutes ago, Carlos.Brazil said:

I did see a case not too long ago where a person was in the same boat as you. They had submitted their AOS package but no AP earlier this year. They later applied for AP (about a month ago I belive) and they had their AP approved after just a few weeks! It's worth a try, there is nothing to lose.

I’m definitely going to do this right away! Thanks so much for giving me some hope!!!

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1 hour ago, Lady A said:

I’m definitely going to do this right away! Thanks so much for giving me some hope!!!

Sorry I was trying to find the post on Reddit but they might have deleted it (I think a lot of the comments were bashing them for "Showing off" how fast they received their Advanced Parole)

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2 hours ago, Carlos.Brazil said:

Sorry I was trying to find the post on Reddit but they might have deleted it (I think a lot of the comments were bashing them for "Showing off" how fast they received their Advanced Parole)

Thanks for trying! I am still going to have my hubby submit one asap! 

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