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16 hours ago, tzbazin1 said:

Did you take copies of all the evidence you submitted with original application as well?

No. We took copies of everything in our Evidence of Marriage folder, including additional photos, birthday cards, etc. The officer had everything from our initial application already there. 

Good news to report. We had our interview on Monday and received our notifications the same day that our case was approved and cards were being produced. 

The interview itself was about 45 minutes, and our officer was very friendly, yet thorough. Questions included: how/when we met, how many visits the applicant made to the US previously, and other questions pertaining to the timeline of our relationship. 

Given that our situation was fairly straightforward--no prior marriages, no children, both of us being the same age, and very clear documentation proving our relationship--I think the officer was fairly convinced from the beginning. The only abnormality in our case was the fact that we haven't had a traditional wedding yet. We eloped at a courthouse in order to get the process started as quickly as possible. We were honest about our plans to celebrate our marriage later on when our careers are at a more stable point.

If I have one suggestion, it is to keep your file organized and as clear as possible. Come to the interview with as many timestamped photos showing family visits and other big events as possible. If you're adjusting from a student visa, emphasize the passion behind your field of study. It helps credentialize your motives behind the initial move.

I will be share the methodology behind our application in a separate post in one of the general forums, as I really think it will help folks that are new to the process make sense of all of the moving parts. 

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Here's our timeline from the beginning:

4 minutes ago, simonvikih79 said:

What’s the problem with your name? The only issue I have is my name not in the correct order on my passport but my name is okay on all my order documents. So calling them will mean I change my passport and visa information in their systems which looks like a daunting task now. However, my birth certificate has the correct order of my name and I would have thought they would go by what’s on my birth certificate.

It was listed as [FIRST NAME] [LAST NAME] [LAST NAME] as opposed to [FIRST NAME] [MIDDLE NAME ] [LAST NAME].

Minor change, but had to be fixed. 

1 hour ago, simonvikih79 said:

How did you correct your name? I have these worries about my name order; the name order on my passport was wrongly put. So the order is different from the one on my birth certificate. However, we’ve been using the order of name on my birth certificate through out this process. But because my K1 visa was issued on the same passport, my I-94 form has this order. But all my other documents since K1 have the correct order on my birth certificate. My question is, should I call USCIS to correct this now or let them correct it during my interview. I didn’t want to change the name format for fear of confusion between my K1 application documents and AOS application documents. I’ll gladly listen to each and everyone’s advice here

We called them, and they provided a request # which was later reflected on my account history through the portal. 

I would recommend calling them as soon as possible. 

Also, I want to point out that it's worth checking both the old website (https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/mycasestatus.do) and the new website (https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/) for status. 

The old one updated with this status, but the new one has not changed. 

4 minutes ago, simonvikih79 said:

How did you sign up for emails? Is it through the G-1145 form or at the USCIS website?

I did it both ways. I'm not sure which method enabled me to receive this particular email. 

20 hours ago, Nikku777 said:

Status change from Need additional information to response received 

How long between when your RFIE response was delivered to the status change to 'Response Received'?

It's been almost a week for us, so I'm curious as to what the normal timeline is.

Looks like we're getting the RFE too. No details yet.

Update to our submission in bold below:

Hi Guys,

Update on our timeline in bold below:

Upon going to the appointment, they pointed out that my name was spelled incorrectly on the appointment letter.

Instead of [FIRST NAME] [MIDDLE NAME] [LAST NAME] they put [FIRST NAME] [LAST NAME] [LAST NAME]. They advised to schedule an appointment with USCIS via their InfoPass portal in order to correct this. When I searched online for guidance on this error, I came across the following link: https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/displayTypoForm.do.

Does anyone have experience with this link or have other suggestions on how to address this issue?

Thanks,

Jason

Current timeline below:

Started preparing application packet: 01/14/2018
Submitted applications via FedEx (I-130, I-130A, I-485, I-864, I-131): 02/06/2018
Received by USCIS: 02/07/2018
Electronic NOI's received for I-130, I-485, and I-131: 02/17/2018

Question regarding the Biometrics exam. Do you have to go at a specific time/place? Is there a deadline on when this needs to be complete?

Sent our application packet today. Sent via FedEx to 131 South Dearborn in Chicago (we are also located in Chicago).

Applications filed: I-130/130A, I-485, I-131, and I-864. Also included G-141. 

Current status: F-1 w/OPT

Married: 01/03/2018

Application sent: 02/06/2018

ETA: 02/07/2018

Love the math thank you so much everyone !

Hi, 

Hopping someone has been through this before!

So my story is .... I completed my nutrition and dietetics certificate at a university in Chicago (1.5 yrs), applied for OPT and successfully have it  and am working on it at the moment (8th Jan 18, my OPT is valid for 1 year) but the internship only lasts 6 months.

Today I got an email from my visa adviser in Chicago saying that I did not meet all the requirements for my certificate due to one course (Math 130). I quote,  "You were on my list of prospective grads, but I don't see you on there, you cannot continue with OPT if this is true." 

The course is only a pre -req to the Chicago uni  and it does not affect my  acceptance to the current internship I am on, but I am assuming if my OPT get cancelled I wont be able to work/ continue with the internship legally anymore?

1-Does that mean my OPT will be invalid or cancelled immediately?

2-Do I have to leave the country immediately or  is there a grace period?

3- Is there a way round this, can I apply to take the missing course once I finish the internship in July? 

Please share any information you may have, I am so worried and have worked very hard to get this internship. 

Thanks

Thank you both for getting back to us so quickly ! You have been super helpful

Hi, 

I am currently on an F1 (OPT) visa that expires July 1st, 2018. After that, I have a 60 day grace period to find an employer that will sponsor me, or exit the US. My goal is to obtain permanent residency through marriage. I am looking to marry my fiance this January 2018 and apply for AOS whilst on my F1.

We have assumed that in our situation, a K1 or CR1 would not be suitable since I would have to leave the country in order to complete the application process. 

I have the following questions regarding the AOS process:

1. If the AOS is not processed before my F1 expires, am I able to stay in the country? 
2. If yes to question #1, am I able to find work whilst the application is pending?
3. Am I able to leave the country (approximately <2 weeks) if the application is still pending?
4. What other documentation beyond the AOS would be advisable to consider in my situation?
5. Lastly, does anyone have any input on the processing times for the AOS? Per the attached screenshot from the 'Processing Times' page of this website, Chicago's turnaround time seems excessively long. Is there a way to expedite this?

Many thanks in advance.