A bit of update here. I just got 2 notif by mail which is only for I-485 and I-131 (no I-765 and biometric schedule notif) yet. I hope the rest will arrive tomorrow even though I will be out of state started tomorrow. But it's all find because I found out my biometric appointment notice on myuscis.gov account. 

My biometric scheduled on 08/03/2021 at 10AM

11 hours ago, Sarge2155 said:

The topic preface here in the first post in this thread is for marriage based AOSs. I don't know about any supplementary documents for your 131. Everything you need is listed in the preface.

Phhewww.. such a relief. Thank you again and again. ❤❤❤

11 hours ago, HarryHerc said:

I think if its Marriage based AOS application, then you dont need to provide any supplemental doc. I did not sent it either. Im adjusting from B2.

but lets see what others say.

Aahh.. okay. Now I understand. Thank you!

Hi! Sorry it's me again. So I just randomly went to this page (linked below) AGAIN and realized that I didn't send out the suplementary doc for my I-131. I only sent out what it says on this topic's preface. Will my AP get rejected bcs of it ?  @Sarge2155

4 hours ago, Sarge2155 said:

I'm not sure why!

Okay. Thank you. Have a great weekend

7 hours ago, Sarge2155 said:

• IOE - USCIS Electronic Immigration System (ELIS)

Did you file electronically That's whst IOE means.

No, I didn't. I sent it manually to chicago lockbox by USPS. So do you know why is it mentioning IOE instead ?

7 hours ago, kmr5 said:

Thats good! Were you really expecting just 3 texts? I still haven’t received one text yet. I’m expecting 4 (i-130, i-485, i-131, and i-765) hopefully it comes through still!

Yes. Because I apply for green card based on my K1 visa. And I married before 90 days of my arrival. So I didn't file I-130.

Btw, all of my receipt numbers started by IOE. I heard for I-485 usually started with MSC instead. Why mine is different ? Is that indicating something wrong with my case ? I hope not. @Sarge2155

2 hours ago, kmr5 said:

I don’t know the exact time for the charge but the transaction was posted and dated (for July 9) already when I woke up this morning. And the texts got in later in the morning as well. Just a few hours probably! 

Yeaayy.. All got all 3 text with the receipt numbers. Thank God!  Just need to wait for the mail version now. 

18 minutes ago, kmr5 said:

I’m sure you’ll hear from them soon too! 🙏🏼 The credit card charge showed up first with mine before I received the texts. 

How long was it for u between the charge and texts ?

20 hours ago, RishDan said:

Hello ! 
can anyone confirm this section2.  on I-485 form please ? 
I’m on a K-1 visa and I think my selection should be (No) for section 2. Right ? 

Correct. It should be No

6 hours ago, kmr5 said:

My package was delivered 07/06 and money was charged and I received text messages with receipt numbers today 07/09. However I only got texts for i-485, i-130, and i-131 but none for i-765. Should I be worried or just wait for the mail?

Woow.. you're very lucky. Mine delivered 07/04 and just checked my money order has been cashed out (dunno when was the exact date) but no text yet. Hopefuly ASAP. Ameeen!! ❤❤

1 hour ago, RishDan said:

I love your energy !!! 
happy to be here on this group, I arrived the US on K-1 visa and finally got our marriage certificate today after 3 weeks actually.( CA state ) 

I did a lot of reading and research beforehand to understand the AOS and EAD process and it’s actually a bit confusing. 
Will start filling our forms today and send it out soon! 
Got a lot of tips and helpful hints from this group intro by @Sarge2155

Good luck  to everyone 👍🏼👍🏼

Thank you brother! 

Trust me you will find a way out of any kind of questions u have in this forum. They are great!

Best of luck for you and your SO! ❤❤

17 hours ago, Gen0718 said:

Hi guys! We just sent out our AOS in July 4th and arrived today (July 6, 2021) in Chicago lockbox. 

Yeaaayy.. Congrats for another milestone! Let's hope so this wait won't take too long. Keep yourself busy everyday till u dont even notice that ur NOA is in ur mailbox! ❤❤

20 hours ago, Olislusan said:

Congratulations for those who applied already!
I have everything ready but the Marriage Certificate which is dragging a lot in NYC, 3 weeks and still nothing.

Getting the Marriage Cert in NYC is a liiiil bit of nerve wrecking. But hang on tight! I'm sure your MC will be sent soon. Be faithful and a lil more often of pushing to the city clerk I guess ?

Best of luck! ❤❤

Woohoo.. Finally..July 2021 - AOS filers thread!

I've just sent out my AOS and combo cards applications by USPS and payment by USPS money order on 07/02. Let's rock this waiting game! Wish you all best of luck for all the AOS filers. ❤❤

Btw, Happy 4th of July everybody!! (In 30 mins)

3 hours ago, Sarge2155 said:

@MJ&YY

That is correct whether it is called a marriage license or certificate depends on your state or county.

Thank u sir. Do I need to ask the certified copy from my town hall or photocopy would be copy ? And is colored copy will be fine ?

1 hour ago, USC4SPOUSE said:

What’s the difference between a Marriage License and a Marriage Certificate?

A marriage license is obtained from your county/local courthouse and shows that you are legally eligible to marry. It must be signed by the person who marries you as well as by a specified number of witnesses. The person who marries you typically files it with your county after your wedding/marriage.

A marriage certificate is a record proving you were married at a specific time and location. The person who conducts the marriage signs the document verifying that she married you in accordance with local law, with a witness, and a marriage license. You sign the marriage certificate after you are married and your officiant mails it to you afterward. It usually arrives 2-4 weeks after your marriage.

 

You would submit a marriage certificate with the I-485.  

Cool. Thank u so much

8 hours ago, MJ&YY said:

The terminology is pretty interchangeable.  The i-485 instructions request the marriage certificate.  That document is generally the stamped/certified copy of the marriage license that was recorded by the county following marriage (for which you need to submit a photocopy).

Thank you so much. Have a good night

8 hours ago, MJ&YY said:

The terminology is pretty interchangeable.  The i-485 instructions request the marriage certificate.  That document is generally the stamped/certified copy of the marriage license that was recorded by the county following marriage (for which you need to submit a photocopy).

Thank you for the explanation

21 hours ago, Sarge2155 said:

That's  not  actually  correct. After you get married and before you file your AOS you fill out all the forms with the name you intend to use as you have the marriage  license to back up the change in name. USCIS will be able to tell because of the marriage license is the authority for your name change. Be sure to do it in the beginning of the AOS. It is important that when you fill out the forms you use the name you intend to use as your legal name as long as that change is backed up with the marriage license.

Sorry Sir, is it marriage license or marriage certificate that required to be sent along with the I-485 form ?

Hi guys.. a lot of my friends suggested me to bring the photo I had for my visa to file AOS and combo cards. Cause it's a good tips to save a bit of money. 

In my case,it was on december 2020 when  I uploaded it to get my visa application. And I will send out my AOS on July 2021.

What do you guys think ?

Will it be okay ? Will it cause a RFE ?

Hi guys.. we most likely gonna use money order from USPS to pay for my I-485 and combo cards. On USPS money order, there's a part that says "FROM" (yellow circle on the picture). So, should I put my name or my US citizen husband's name ?

Cause it's gonna be his money anyway.

Please help me out with this. I don't wanna get in trouble just because I put the wrong name.

Thanks in advance. Xoxo

1 hour ago, Geeshon said:

Hi guys! So happy, we got approved today! 
My NOA1 was on Dec 2nd. So hang on, yours are coming really soon! ❤️

Yeaaayy.. Congrats.. It's quite quick I'm happy for you guys!!

11 hours ago, In4theJourney said:

We also were approved today! 136 days after. Finally this part is over with!

Congrats!! I'm happy for you!

43 minutes ago, trevjburns said:

Thank you! I hope you get yours soon! 

Congrats!!!! 

Thank you!!