LiamT7

6 hours ago, OldUser said:

The answers should be accurate and up to date at the time of interview, not just at the time of filing.

 

If anything on the form changes between filing and interview (like training, arrests etc) - you need to tell the officer.

Yes I plan on bringing an eratta sheet, certificate and anything else that is relevant to it to my interview. 

4 hours ago, Rocio0010 said:

Right before you're sworn in at the interview, you'd let the officer know that there is a question that MIGHT need correction. Write an errata sheet, then when you get to that question explain yourself, and let the officer decide. Take all of the relevant documentation.

 

 I never took a CCW class, but my husband has been teaching me how to operate a gun. I answered yes to the question, the officer changed it to "no" and annotated "informal" if that helps

Great, thank you for the information. I'm sure it will be fine as I took the class after submitting my N-400.

Thank you again!

1 minute ago, OldUser said:

Every N-400 has an interview.

Interview is a perfect chance to do corrections to application.

You can create an errata sheet describing all changes to N-400 you need to make.

Let IO know before interview starts that you have some answers to update and hand them over the errata sheet.

Great, thank you very much.

56 minutes ago, OldUser said:

I'd say yes and list the class name to explain.

Then leave to IO to decide whether it really should be yes or switched to no.

Having submitted my N-400 five days before I took the class, how would I go about updating this on my application? I applied online if that helps.

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Hi,

I submitted my N-400 around a week ago, and when I got to the following question, I answered NO:

19. Did you EVER receive any type of military, paramilitary (a group of people who act like a military group

but are not part of the official military), or weapons training?

Yesterday I completed a concealed weapons license class. Would this change my answer? I haven't actually submitted the paperwork to the state yet. 

If it does change it, how do I proceed?

Thank you!

14 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Yes.

Thank you so much

2 hours ago, HRQX said:

In your case, each notice has 1 barcode on the bottom:

When they are sent-in together there are 2 barcodes on the bottom; 1 for I-485 and 1 for I-765:

For the I-765 biometrics you can try an early walk-in:

 

Thank you for this, it makes sense. In theory the I-485 will carry on in the mean time, it should just be the I-765 that is paused now?

Hi everyone,

I have seen a couple of old posts about this, I was wondering if I could get some more up to date information.

I had my biometrics appointment yesterday, the case type on the notice was the I-485. Today I have received another biometrics appointment, this time for the I-765. As far as I was aware, I only needed to do my biometrics once?

The only thing I can think of is initially I submitted the I-485 on its own, and then a week later I submitted the EAD and AP documents (With the Notice of action from the I-485). Has anybody been able to call them to tell them that you have already completed their biometrics?

Thank you all.

All I can see in reference to that is the following:

3 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

Yes. And don't forget to apply for AP (Form I-131) at the same time. Both are free when you have an AOS application. 

 

Is this what you were referring to? If not, I am not following

1 minute ago, LiamT7 said:

All I can see in reference to that is the following:

 

Is this what you were referring to? If not, I am not following

I see the edit now, thank you, I will read them fully now

1 minute ago, Wuozopo said:

Well you're not too far behind, so do it asap. Don't forget to include a photocopy of the NOA1 so they waive the fees. 

 

All prepared, sending out tomorrow. Thank you!  

7 minutes ago, LiamT7 said:

Yes. And don't forget to apply for AP (Form I-131) at the same time. Both are free when you have an AOS application. 

 

I have just done some research. I don't know how we overlooked that. We just saw the filling fees and that is what meant we had to wait on this... I feel so silly...

2 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

Yes. And don't forget to apply for AP (Form I-131) at the same time. Both are free when you have an AOS application. 

 

Thank you Wuozopo. We were under the impression that EAD was an extra $485 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-765) and extra for the AP as well? Have we missed something here?

Hi,

I have read multiple conflicting things on here, so I was just seeing if anybody could offer some help or direct me to another post.

I have received my AOS I-797C (NOA1) today, and I have been wondering if I would be able to use it to get a drivers license in Florida?

I know that this is state dependent, so I am just wondering if anyone has had experience with Florida?

I am going to go to the DMV tomorrow to discuss this, but I was just wondering in advance?

Thank you!

9 minutes ago, Pitaya said:

It's not confusing, it is dealing with USCIS.

 

Good luck on your immigration journey.

5 minutes ago, Pitaya said:

Ah, it would seem that you need to do some more research, Google can be your friend. Follow this USCIS link about I-485, read the Special Instructions tab, about AOS/EAD/AP filing scenarios: https://www.uscis.gov/i-485

 

Good luck on your immigration journey.

Thank you so much for this!

Also, is it possible to apply for EAD after sending in the AOS package? We did not send it in at the same time due to circumstances, but we were just wondering if this is possible?

Hi,

I have a few questions that I have not been able to find a direct answer to.

I have received my NOA1 today, and it says that it is from the National Benefits Center, Lee's Summit, MO. I understand that this is normal, and that they process the application until it is ready for an interview where they will transfer it to my local field office (Orlando). 

I can see that here, Orlando has one of the highest processing times, at 365 Avg. Total Days to Interview. What I am confused about is why is this so much longer than a lot of the other field offices when the National Benefits Center is the one that does all of the processing?

I also read that some states will accept the NOA1 as proof of residence to allow you to get your driving license, does anybody know what Florida's stance on this is?

I am sorry if this is confusing!

Thanks!

2 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

Joint sponsor can do her own separate I-864 if she makes enough by herself. The use of I-864A would be if wife made a little and Mum made a little so they could combine incomes to qualify (as long as they also lived under the same roof.)

 

If she can show by the interview that her current income is sufficient by providing an employer letter and pay stubs, then that works. Right now it doesn't work because she is not employed (yet). So wait until she is employed before submitting the AOS without a joint sponsor. Or go with what you need as of today (joint sponsor) and produce wife's new and sufficient I-864 at the interview and pull the joint sponsorship at that time.

Thank you Wuozopo, I appreciate it!

Hi all!

The big day is coming up soon and we are preparing the I-864 and I had a question.

When we did the I-134 Affidavit of Support for the K1 visa, it was filled out by my Fiances mother as she was in her final part of University/College.

I understand that when applying for the I-864, my fiance has to be the primary sponsor and you file a co-sponsor by filing for I-864A as well if needed. However, here is my question:

My fiance starts her job August 5th where she will meet the guidelines, but I was just wondering if we will still need a co-sponsor as she has only just started working? Or would a letter from the employer stating her salary, etc be sufficient? We wont be submitting the AOS and Affidavit of Support until just after she starts working.

Thank you all!

2 hours ago, Seanandrach said:

My fiance only sent me the I-134, do i need a confirmation letter of employment and a pay slip too?

I have had my interview since I posted this, and all they asked me for was a letter of employment. I brought tons of other evidence too, tax returns, W2s, payslips, bank statements, etc. but all they asked for was a letter on employment showing the salary, position, etc.

1 minute ago, brackpool13 said:

OP - Can I just ask what the order of status updates was on CEAC for you?

 

Does it go straight from Administrative Processing > Issued?

 

Thank you

Mine went into Administrative Processing the day after my interview, and then about a day and a half later, it went to issued. It was then dispatched the next day!  Hope this helps  

I have just found the the Embassy website the following:

"If the visa package arrives with minor nicks or tears, you can apply a small amount of clear tape and explain to the immigration officials that the envelope was damaged in transit. If you have accidentally opened the envelope or it is extensively damaged, please contact us to request that the visa package be resealed. When you fill out a contact form to request resealing, please include your proposed date of travel."

Sounds like it should not be a problem  

Just now, coltr said:

No, you'll be absolutely fine. Mine already had several tears which either the embassy or courier had covered with tape when mine arrived. I bought a large bubble wrap envelope to transport mine in. The envelopes they provide are a bit cheap and fragile.

Thank you, I just read that on the embassy website, just wanted to make sure!

Hi,

I just got my visa today, and on the visa package, there is a very slight tear. Only enough to get one finger in.

Will this cause a problem?

Picture here:

14 hours ago, JennyR said:

Liam this is so helpful, thank you! We just got NOA2 but it's looking like things might progress quickly so it's good to know about the experience! When you say South coast where are you? My fiance lives in Devon

Yes, once we hit NOA2, that is when everything seemed to all happen at once, you are not too far away!  I live in Hampshire  

My status just changed to "Issued" today!  Shouldn't be too much longer before I have it in hand so I can book my flight! Thank you all for the kind words!

22 hours ago, Carl. said:

My interview is in 3 weeks, it's good to see people getting approved. congrats.

The interview is very easy and straight forward, I was shocked at how quickly it went! Good luck with your interview, I hope it all goes well.