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Hi all! Will be filing 8/20. May the odds be ever in our favor!

Not for a tourist visa. There is no sponsorship for a US tourist visa. It is a huge myth that many foreigners think is true. Your MIL and brother apply on their own.

Really heartening to hear such a quick turnaround - best of luck! We're based in San Diego so we'll probably end up in WAC too once we file. 

Got my text message today EAC receipt #.

That was fast.
Got my text message today. 2 days after package was delivered by FEDEX. (WAC receipt #)
 
2021-08-01 - my 90 day window opened
2021-08-02 - FEDEX'd my package
2021-08-03 - E Quintana signed for my package
2021-08-05 - TEXT message: Case was received (WAC#)

Hi all! Will be filing 8/20. May the odds be ever in our favor!

Hi all! Will be filing 8/20. May the odds be ever in our favor!

Since you had AOS interview, it's unlikely you'll have to do ROC interview. Most AOS interviewees are having their ROC interviews waived so long as their evidence is good. Note that this is not 100%. It's still on a case-by-case basis ultimately. It does make sense for them to not interview couples they have already interviewed only 2-ish years ago (and also, COVID's still around). It seems like most people who are waiting for an ROC interview are those who entered the USA via spousal visa. For spousal visas, the initial interview is done abroad in embassies and consulates, which are not under USCIS. So it would make sense for USCIS to want to do ROC interviews for those cases, but again, this is just the generalized average pattern we're seeing right now. It is not 100% across the board and it never will be because if they suspect an AOS case to be suspicious or weak on evidence, they will call the couple for an ROC interview. As for biometrics, I think you'll probably have them waived but that's not guaranteed either.

Greetings all! I should be mailing of my wifes package this week as well. I just need to look up how/who to write out the Money Order to lol...

We used to be like that too, but I had an emergency a few years ago and my phone battery was dead. Since then we made a point in remembering each other’s phone numbers! 

My wife came in on a K1 Visa
 
We sent the I-751 on 6/10/2021 via USPS
Was received 6/11/2021 per USPS 
USCIS text message 06/22/2021
NOA/Extension came in on 06/26/2021
 
Wife's Green Card expires end of July 2021
 
It's being processed at Texas Service Center for us.
 
 
 
 

Hey guys I just sent my packet on Monday!!! 
06/21/2021- sent packet trough USPS
06/22/2021- USCIS received package
06/24/2021 09:0PM 680.00 charge to my credit card by USCIS
Awaiting texts… 

Only if you "reside overseas pursuant to military or government orders" https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-751instr.pdf
 
So if you reside in the US then passport photos are NOT needed.

I'd go with your current address, but either should work really.
Yes, update your address online within 10 days of moving. It's technically required but they don't really enforce it...but if you have an existing case then you don't want to miss out on any documents they may send you (RFE, interview notice, etc.). If the I-864 moves as well, they need to complete an I-865 too.
 
#4 - An alien authorized to work. An EAD will be required as evidence of this. Your timeline doesn't show you having one, but I'm assuming you do since you are completing an I-9. If not, you are not authorized to work.
Once you get a green card, use #3. Also go to the SSA to get a new Social Security card without the EAD restriction.
If you become a citizen eventually, use #1.

She definitely didn't pay for it. The fee changes also never happened. EAD and AP are still free. 
 
And how is she already applying for renewal if she just applied for AOS last October?

That's true but the processing times were significantly faster before Trump too. Trump has made legal immigration harder, covid has made it even worse. 
Hopefully this vaccine and Biden's pro immigration stance makes things better

I know that, but it just so happens naturalization versus the others increased by 81 percent and Trump isn't known for being immigrant friendly. Too much of a coincidence to me. 

I wanted to address the negative attitudes we have seen on the rise recently in the upper/ immigration forums towards those who ask beginner/ simple questions, or have unusually fast or slow VisaJourneys.

First, there is a tone difference between the Progress forums- which are mostly for support and cheerleading, and the Info forums, which are mostly to have questions answered.   While all our forums are supposed to be welcoming to all and friendly, this is especially important in the Progress forums, which are not to discuss politics, or be negative towards  those fortunate to have their case dealt with quickly, or  critical of those who voice sadness about their own slow progress. These forums are there to uplift eachother!

Secondly- in the info forums, you may get bad news.  When a question is asked, our members are encouraged to answer truthfully, even if this may not be what the Op wants to hear, because it is important to be informed.  However, the emphasis is still on being welcoming and friendly.  If you need to give bad news, do so gently, and stick to facts; constructive criticism of the Op's plans ARE allowed, but the emphasis is on constructive.  No need to dwell on mistakes (or tell members they should be on 90 Day Fiance- that is a personal attack and automatic suspension), or  illegal actions in the past- instead, encourage and explain legal options for the future.  And ONLY legal options- as per our TOS, VJ does not support, condone or encourage illegal (immigration) actions, and such posts will be removed.

Ultimately, we are here to help all members, old and new, easy cases and complicated, those who write a fact filled bullet point post and those who are panicking and don't make much sense in their first post. Yes, sometimes questions can be easily googled, or answered via a search of our forums.  But if you feel that way, just scroll past- no need to criticise the OP for asking the question. 

There have been a lot of issues reported lately with attachments and files not loading or saving when filing the N-400 online. Although the official instructions say that the online form works in most browsers, it works best in Internet Explorer.
 
If you have issues uploading or saving attachments/files, try again with Internet Explorer. For best results, consider filling out the entire form using IE. Sometimes other browsers such as Chrome or Firefox do work, but Internet Explorer is the one that will never fail.
 
If you fill out your N-400 online and realize your attachments did not save, re-upload them later to the Documents > Unsolicited Information > Upload Documents section. Make sure all of your uploads are visible under the Documents tab.

OMGGGGGG CONGRATULATIONS!!!! IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU 😭😭😭 I admire your patience and courage to not lose hope. I so wish you a smooth fast ride for the rest of the journey!! 

OMGGGGGG CONGRATULATIONS!!!! IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU 😭😭😭 I admire your patience and courage to not lose hope. I so wish you a smooth fast ride for the rest of the journey!! 

With heart full of joy, I am excited to announce that my husband and I have completed this part of immigration journey. My husband now have his green card and happy to finally feel like home in America. We wish everyone well in their journey. 
Here's our case status: 
Filing Office: Chicago.
AOS from K1 status
Filed I130, I485, I765
Case Received: July 25th, 2019
Fingerprint completed : August 13th, 2019
RFP Mailed: September 16th, 2019
RFP respond Received:  September 25th, 2019
Case ready to be scheduled: October 9th, 2019
Case scheduled for an interview: October 11th, 2019
Interview Date: November 19th
Approval Status: November 22nd
Card Mail Status: November 25th
Green card received: November 29th 
 I765 and  I130 Status changed to "case closed benefit received by other means" on November 27th
Using Case Tracker App

We are doing something similar! My finacé and I are currently living in the Netherlands and we have the USCIS mail send to his family, which we will join once the K-1 is approved! So far we had no problems.

So they won't take the federally recognized ID of a green card. And they won't take the passport in the maiden name + a copy of the marriage certificate (a legal name change document)? Very shady...this is not the norm.