US Immigration from South Africa

Welcome to all AOS filers for October 2024! Following the example of other users, I'm taking on the task of starting the thread for us, in order to track our progress.

We all come from a variety of situations, so please reference the Immigration Guides for your AOS filing directions. Feel free to share your procedure/progress in the comments below!

My husband arrived on a K1 visa on September 13 and we were married on October 10. We filed today with the following packet composed (this is a copy of our Table of Contents):

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SECTION A : I-485, APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE

• I-485 Payment (two money orders, total $1440USD)
  • Money order payable to US Department of Homeland Security , total $1000USD
  • Money order payable to US Department of Homeland Security , total $440USD

• Forms
  • Form G-1145, e-Notification of Petition/Application Acceptance
  • Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence

• Identification
  • Copy of applicant s passport bio page
  • Copy of applicant s K1 visa page
  • Copy of applicant s birth certificate
  • Copy of applicant s police clearance record -2 pages
  • Bag containing 2(two) passport size photos of applicant

• Confirmations
  • Copy of form I-797c
  • Copy of both received I-797s
  • Copy of valid I-94 travel record
  • Copy of applicant and spouse s marriage certificate
  • Copy of form DS-3025, vaccination documentation worksheet - 2 pages

• Supplemental Evidence
  • Supplemental photo evidence - 5 pages, numbered
  • Supplemental document evidence - 1 page each
    • Community Choice credit union account
    • Iowa state instruction permit (Real ID)
    • Social Security conditional card

SECTION B : I-864, AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT FROM US CITIZEN

• Sponsor s Affidavit
  • Form I-864, Affidavit of Support
  • Copy of sponsor s US passport (maiden/birth name)
  • Copy of sponsor s birth certificate
  • Copy of sponsor and spouse s marriage certificate
  • Sponsor s employment verification letter
  • Sponsor s paystubs, from April 2024 to present
  • Sponsor s 2023 IRS tax transcript

SECTION C : I-765, APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

• I-765 Payment
  • Money order payable to US Department of Homeland Security , total $260USD

• Forms
  • Form G-1145, e-Notification of Petition/Application Acceptance
  • Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

• Identification
  • Copy of applicant s passport bio page
  • Copy of applicant s K1 visa page
  • Copy of applicant s birth certificate
  • Copy of applicant s police clearance record - 2 pages
  • Bag containing 2(two) passport size photos of applicant

• Confirmations
  • Copy of forms I-797c
  • Copy of both received I-797s
  • Copy of valid I-94 travel record
  • Copy of applicant and spouse s marriage certificate
  • Copy of form DS-3025, vaccination documentation worksheet - 2 pages

• Supplemental Evidence
  • Supplemental photo evidence - 5 pages, numbered
  • Supplemental document evidence - 1 page each
    • Community Choice credit union account
    • Iowa state instruction permit (Real ID)
    • Social Security conditional card

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We're looking forward to following others' journeys! Best of luck to everyone.

Firstly, I wanna say a big thank you to God, Secondly, I want to appreciate everyone on this site for your contribution in helping shape my path to American Citizen. Thank you all, as I prepare for my oath and ceremony becoming a US citizen, Thank you all and God bless you.

Can someone please assist yesterday my husband and I received the denial for our adjustment of status we filed in 2021 and yesterday we were denied. We have been together for 12 years and married for almost eight. I have not received the denial letter yet but I'm not sure what my next steps are I know we have to consult with an immigration attorney but I'd like to know what do I do as far as my job goes I'm a paralegal I work for a law firm can I continue working until I get The denial letter? we will obviously refile but I just would like to know what my next options are we are completely and utterly devastated.

Hey all, just a very quick question as I prepare our paperwork for AOS:

If my fiance is receiving a SSN/card prior to us filing and we provide that number on the forms, should we also be requesting a new card be issued? My understanding is that the one he gets prior to our wedding will be conditional, I want to know if we have to request a new one for the EAD, or if that will be issued automatically upon approval, even if we say no on the form. Thanks in advance!

Hello Everyone,

I just wat to say thanks to everyone for all your input and help during our first phase of the process. My fianc had his interview Aug 15th, 2024 and was approved. We are waiting for notification to get his visa picked up. Good luck to those still waiting on their approval.