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I regret not photocopying our entire packet we sent in verbatim.

Hey all,

So we have our interview coming up, I was just wondering if we need copies of documents we've already submitted for the interview. Some are listed on the mail notice we received, but said not needed if we've already submitted.

Things have gone so fast for us, I'm thinking (hoping) there won't be too much trouble. We have EAD/AP approved with no RFE and in around 60 days I think. Anyways, just wondering if people have had nasty experiences with this or not.

Ultimately I think always better safe than sorry. But just looking to hear of some experiences.

EAD/AP approved on Aug 27th and 28th respectively!

Whoo! Now just interview in a couple weeks and we'll be through with this.. wow!

So we filed in June (petition via marriage), we received our interview date for Sept. 16th 2014. We have not received EAD/AP which we also applied for along with everything else. Is this normal?

Thanks! We actually just got our appt. date. Sept 16th 2014, so excited! This whole thing has been remarkably quick, We only submitted in June.

Whoo we got our interview date scheduled for Sept. 16th, 2014 whoooo

We just got our interview date today! Sept. 16th, 2014.

Honestly, RE: Passport, I just made like 5 copies of my entire passport and gave the whole thing whenever it was asked for, regardless of if they only wanted bio-pages or not, better safe than sorry. They're not going to penalize you for giving too much... I think.

So we filed end of June. Just got notified that we're in interview scheduling stage, which I think means our interview has not been scheduled yet but will be 'soon'. Does anyone have any idea how long it would be from this stage to get an interview? Our local office will be in San Francisco, so I'm not entirely sure how much they are backed up!

Thanks!

Yes, I checked last Thursday and it says ready to schedule interview! So excited.. I didn't realize it would move so quick! (I don't have a ring yet! We did legal and didn't exchange rings.. couldn't afford 'em!))

Just go our Biometrics Appt. today... scheduled for July 17th

Wahoo received Biometric Appt. today! Scheduled for July 17th. Fortunately it's only 15 mins away.

On the form it says it is for both our I485 and I765

Whoo! congrats!

I know there's Tetanus and Hep B, from asking my wife who had hers done a few weeks ago and had to be re-vaccinated.

Sounds like there's you and your wife, along with a friend? I think the friend would have to be a joint sponsor unless he lives with you. Your income is whatever you make from your job that you can substantiate with evidence. So you and your wife would fill out an I-864 with an I-864a. And then your friend would fill out a separate I-864 claiming to be a joint sponsor. You will need tax returns along with additional evidence (letter from employer etc) to give proof of income.

Hey all, I posted this already but we submitted on June 18th, Confirmed received via USPS by the 20th, and received NOA on 25th. Now just waiting for this thing to move forward whoo!

Well, honestly I never remember it being explicitly stated that you needed it, but I threw it in anyway just to be safe. We don't want any delays.. and it's a legal government document so it seemed relevant, I included it with everything.. I figure.. more can't hurt.. right?? Also, I only included my most recent one, but I'm pretty sure they want copies of previous ones too.. anywho hope the latest one will suffice otherwise will get RFEd. but honestly there was so much paperwork I'd be surprised if we didn't get RFEd

Yes I filed it for my wife without a lawyer. Gosh, really, what a trip. I also think the I130guide2 should be updated, especially regarding the I765 and I131. Apparently there are more documents you have to attach that are not listed on the guide. Fortunately I read through it all in the papers, but would have made my life a bit easier if they had mentioned it there. Also, they didn't mention the fact that if your spouse is on I-20, to include all copies of that. But anywho, overall it was tough! But got it done, organized and put it together. Will keep updating as the process unfolds. Fortunately I have 3-4 other friends who've all gone through the same process so it's been nice to be in touch with them too..

Hey all,

So let's see..

June 18th, 2014 -- Mailed 130, 485, 131, 765 via USPS

June 20th, 2014 -- Confirmed received

June 25th, 2014 -- Received Acceptance (NOA) via email/text

NOW.. playing the waiting game!!

Wow!! After lots of stress and paperwork, we've finally submitted our Green Card App.

My wife is on F-1 and we're applying for Green Card, EAD, Travel Authorization.

Will update all of you on our progress... wish us luck!!

Best,

-ATP

OK Thanks for the info folks, I'm going for a trip to my hometown, so I'll just pick up a copy of my birth certificate.

Wife needs her EAD ASAP and didn't realize passport was expired so can't risk another 4-6 weeks + $110 to wait for that to come. I'll get it done eventually, have to travel anyways, but my priority is to get this petition in.

Sh*t! Oh well, I'll have to dig out the Birth Certificate or get this passport renewed... OK Thanks!!

Has anyone tried to submit using an expired passport and not gotten RFE for it...?

Hey I am a US Citizen.

Thanks mate! We are about to submit next week... very excited to be done with this!

Hey all,

I am petitioning for my wife. I am a USC, I have my passport but it expired last year. Will they give trouble? Or is it enough to substantiate USC with that expired passport alone??

I don't want to go through the trouble of getting birth certificate. And I'd rather not bother with renewing my passport as I'm not going to travel for a while. We want to submit forms now as her current work authorization ends soon, passport takes 4-6 weeks and I'm too strapped for $$$ to expedite anything, nor can I be bothered to fill out yet another form! =P

Thanks.