US Immigration from United Kingdom

Good evening all,

I am still waiting for CR1 visa which is in AP. My medical exam expires beginning of August (I believe this is when the visa expires too). I m worried that if the Visa is issued mid July I will run of time to enter the U.S. as I need to give my work one month notice, organise shipping etc.

Has anyone experienced such a tight window ?

Thank you everyone.

(Welcome Message copied from January 2024 group with minor changes)
Hello May 2024 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.

Just a side note before we get started. USCIS may decouple Forms I-765 and Form I-131 if filed jointly with Form I-485. Here is the quoted text taken directly from the USCIS website. "To improve efficiency and reduce Form I-765 processing times for Form I-485 applicants, USCIS may decouple Form I-765 from Form I-131 filed at the same time. Effective Feb. 1, 2022, when possible, we will adjudicate an applicant's Form I-765 first. If we approve it, we will issue an Employment Authorization Document without any notation about advanced parole. We will adjudicate Form I-131 separately and if we approve it, we will issue an advance parole document". I know this is old news, but I thought it would be good to include it here for your knowledge.

What this means is some people elect to include three (3) copies of their marriage license/certificates one attached to each form (I-485, I-765 and I-131 respectively). I do not know of anyone receiving an RFE for a marriage license/certificate missing on the I-765 or the I-131 since USCIS has started doing this new way of adjudicating the AOS (the marriage license/certificate with form I-485 is required though). This is an age-old concern that has been in play before this new way USCIS started adjudicating these forms. Some filers including me when I filed the AOS back in 2019 sent in three (3) copies of their marriage licenses/certificates. I did it then because of peace of mind and there were some RFEs given out for missing licenses/certificates (back then). USCIS also used to issue Combo Cards, Employment Authorization Document, and Advance Parole (EAD and AP combined in the same card). I've seen now where they have issued an EAD without the AP. Whether you include three (3) copies of your marriage license/certificate is going to be your individual call when you file your AOS. Having said that let's get into the checklist:

AOS Checklist

• Cover Letter listing Table of Contents
• Check Payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security - $1,440 (this includes the Bio-metrics fee, from April 1st 2024 so please double-check before you send your packet off!)

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 stamps
• 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 2023 and (optional 2022, 2021) 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 the K1 process)
• Pay stubs (last 3 months)

Form I-765 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)

• fees from April 1 2024 $260 if you are appling with I-486
• 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 explain 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 W2s. 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.

Hi everyone.

Can anyone help with a little bit of info. I had my greencard interview in December 2023, put under 221g further administrative review, I sent in the company which is sponsoring me financials they asked for ,but it's been 151 days now the embassy has my passport still but I can get any information or updates does anyone know what is happening in London and why it's taking so long my new boss is wanting me over now. I can't do anything about it? Can anyone give me some information or something please

I moved over to the stars a few months ago to get a job and sponsor my husband moving from the UK.

I only earn about $30,000 but total household is 6. My plan was to be able to combine my income with my mums. That is the only way I will meet the requirements. She is retired and has a decent amount of savings. Her retirement is about 25,000 a year.

What would be the best route to making sure we can meet the requirement in our situation? We do not have anyone else we can ask. We own half a house in the UK which will be sold one my husband gets approved. That will get us about 100,000 usd.

scenario 1 is we go in as co sponsors to combine income.

scenario 2 my mum fully sponsors him, meaning she would use her earnings and savings. Can t remember if we would need 3x or 5x the difference so that would be $75,000 or 125,000? Or about there. She would meet either amount.

I know I have asked questions before but I m trying to be more specific. I don t want to spend over a year away from my husband if our financial situation isn t acceptable. Last time he came over, we used scenario 1 and that was accepted but that was 17 years ago.

Hi Everyone, I appeared for CR1 interview today in london embassy. Interview was good and at the end of interview the visa officer congratulated by saying "Your visa is approved n you will get ur passport back in a week".

Can anyone please guide the online status is showing " IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION Administrative Processing".

Is it normal?