Brklyn Belle

That's exactly what I did too...

When I called they said the same thing about waiting 2 weeks for a letter. So I just sent a screenshot of the error page and explanation letter cuz I didn't wanna wait 2 weeks.

I hope you can also get your packet in soon. The way things are going in the government it won't be long before other changes are put into effect. I understand you have to wait for the correct documentation, but try to file ASAP!

Yes! They are talking about charging a 10% refundable surcharge on fees, and I wouldn't be surprised to see a fee increase at some point!

N/A because it hasn't changed

Yes. The WAC...

Glad to have found this thread. 
 
Entered US on K-1 on 02/12/2020
Married 03/29/2020
Delayed filling out AOS due to Covid
Filed AOS (and all other forms) 05/22/2020
 
Must have spent hours online researching how to complete that I-944. Finger's crossed.
Good luck all. Looks like we might be in for a long wait.
 
 

wonderful! congrats...you're on your way!

Third time is charm. First time sent in March 5 rejected because an issue with our credit card. Second time rejected because I forgot to sign the I-485. Finally, third time, received on May 7. Checks cashed and case numbers received yesterday (May 14).
 
Has anybody successfully expedite EAD without biometrics post covid-19? I had biometrics from December, 2019 when I renewed my TN visa, don't know if they can used those.

We debated sending in additional information since my wife’s income exceeds the poverty guidelines. We ended up including her US savings account anyways.

We personally won't include any assets or liabilities, since we also exceeded the 125 federal poverty guideline. Hopefully won't be a problem 

Sent my application in Thursday 4/30, received Friday 5/1, charged for $1,225 this morning, 5/5/20! This was our second time sending it. Our packaged was returned to us a couple of days after the i-944 took effect.  This time, we took our time and combed through every single part.

Hello! Answering your questions:
1. If you after marriage desided change for married name you should put married name in I 864, in  form I 485 you can see that in Part 1 you have to provide your current legal name and also family name is mean if for example  you change for marriage name you will put first and   next you will put maden name so in I 864 will be married name. 
2. Part 3 Question 1 - "I am sponsoring the principal immigrant named in part 2" do i put yes or no?  YES
If i answer yes to the above question do i then list my husband (the beneficiary) as the Family Member 1 - in part 3, question 4a? NO cuz you already put his information in Part 2. 
3. Part 4 Question 13 - is my USCIS account number the same "WAC" number that was initially issued with the K1? No WAC is case number and they asking a USCIS account number if you create before a account on USCIS site you need put that account number if not  put N/A. 

Make sure you use the current forms from the USCIS website. They made a few updates as of 20th April. I used my married name for all forms. The instruction page for each form should give you the information that you are asking for. Also with the I 944 answer all questions and add supporting docs with each form. If you make enough money from your income and not using a joint sponsor Id advice you to file the I 864EZ. 

Be sure to double triple check your work. Consult other threads i.e. March and April 2020 AOS to see how they handled the I944 form.

AOS Checklist
Cover Letter listing Table of Contents (Check Payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security - $1,225.00)  
Form I-485 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)
Form G-1145  Form I-944 (Declaration of Self-Sufficiency with applicable supporting documents.) Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page  Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp  Copy of NOA2 Approval letter (from K1 process)  I-94  Copy of beneficiary's Birth Certificate  translation of birth certificate (if needed) Certified copy of Marriage License  Passport Photos (2) name written on the back  Copy of DS-3025   
Form I-864 (completed and signed by USC) (goes with form I-485)
Proof of USC's citizenship (copy of birth certificate, copy of passport bio page, or other) 2018, 2017 (optional), and 2016 (optional) Tax Return (with W-2) or Transcripts Employment Verification letter (updated one - not the one used during K1 process)  Pay stubs (last 3 months)   
Form I-765 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)
Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page  Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp  I-94  Passport Photos (2) name written on the back  Copy of NOA2 (from K1 process)   
Form I-131 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)
Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page  Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp  I-94  Passport Photos (2) name written on the back  Copy of NOA2 (from K1 process  
 
Be sure to double check for the current fees as fees do sometimes increase, so please check. Additionally check the forms as listed above i.e., current version and or edition date, there has been changes to various forms since February 24, 2020. Consider sending tax transcripts instead of the 1040, and W2's. Also consider preparing a cover letter for each form in addition to the main cover letter.
 
Make sure you send long form birth certificates and not the short form. IMPORTANT: Form I-944 has quite a bit of supporting documents that go with it depending on your situation, be sure to read the instructions for this form carefully. Many people have gotten a RFE for this form so be sure to pay CLOSE attention when filing it out. Hope this helps in your preparation of your AOS. When in doubt ask questions.
 

Hi all, 
 
Just wanted to share that I sent in my application yesterday, (Saturday 3/7).  I have no idea what to expect as we did not have proof of the "no credit score."  I sent in screenshots of the error messages for the online requests and a letter that explains he does not have a score, and we applied for one by mail as well, but haven't gotten a response.  In another thread about the 944, someone shared that they sent in the snail mail request and it just came back after 3 weeks.  So at this point, it seems maybe the best course of action is to send that in and wait until it comes back and include that in the packet.  
 
Too late for me, but since I sent mine in about 2 weeks ago, I should get it soon and if I get an RFE I will send it back with this included. 
 
Could be I made lots of mistakes on the form - I am planning to share as much as possible so others can learn from them! My form should arrive tomorrow or Tuesday to the lockbox, I'm hearing there's a big delay on even the NOA-1 ever since the Feb 24th push, so not sure how long until I will hear anything! Now we wait! 

You only get entry stamp on visa. Nothing else. You will need to print out the I-94 though for SSN and other applications.

You get the I94 online and he should have gotten the 3025 from the medical.
 
https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home
 
Get several  copies and or make copies you'll need them.
 

They should have given him the ds 3025(vaccination records) ,I was given a copy of my vaccination, TB result copy and CD , the original I guess must have been with the medical records , he is supposed to have travelled with it. He has to include a copy in his AOS

Not sure about Nigeria but it does not sound right. They should have given it to him. Perhaps the Nigerian forum might answer better than I.

AOS Checklist
Cover Letter listing Table of Contents (Check Payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security - $1,225.00)  
Form I-485 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)
Form G-1145  Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page  Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp  Copy of NOA2 Approval letter (from K1 process)  I-94  Copy of beneficiary's Birth Certificate  translation of birth certificate (if needed) Certified copy of Marriage License  Passport Photos (2) name written on the back  Copy of DS-3025   
Form I-864 (completed and signed by USC) (goes with form I-485)
Proof of USC's citizenship (copy of birth certificate, copy of passport bio page, or other) 2018, 2017 (optional), and 2016 (optional) Tax Return (with W-2) or Transcripts Employment Verification letter (updated one - not the one used during K1 process)  Paystubs (last 3 months)   
Form I-765 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)
Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page  Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp  I-94  Passport Photos (2) name written on the back  Copy of NOA2 (from K1 process)   
Form I-131 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)
Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page  Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp  I-94  Passport Photos (2) name written on the back  Copy of NOA2 (from K1 process  
 
Be sure to  double check for the current fees as fees do sometimes increase for the new year, so please check. Additionally check the forms as listed above i.e., current version and or edition date. Consider sending tax transcripts instead of the 1040, and W2's. Also consider preparing a cover letter for each form in addition to the main  cover letter. Hope this helps in your preparation of your AOS. When in doubt ask questions.

As in, it's a one-stop thread for all questions/experiences someone from a specific country (Nigeria) might go through. If I were from Nigeria, this thread alone would more than answer any questions I may have. I have had to peruse through several pages trying to find Kenya-specific topics. If there was one mega-thread like this one, it would be much easier. Just a thought. I am sure there are many such posts that could help me, but they are scattered. I'm sure someone from Ghana is going through the same thing. Having them concentrated in one thread definitely goes a long way. If I were from Naija i would honestly sit down and read through all 26 pages

Q1: An I-130 has been filed already. I'm now inside the US, can I file for adjustment of status? Q2: I was visiting my boyfriend / girlfriend and we spontaneously decided to get married. Can I stay and adjust status? A: Provided you did not lie to CBP at PoE or on any previous visa applications (for example: saying you were visiting on business when in fact you were coming to visit a girlfriend / boyfriend / spouse) then, generally yes. It usually goes to intent. You cannot enter the US on a nonimmigrant visa with the preconceived intent to remain and adjust status, but if you enter the US and then change your mind, or your circumstances change, then adjustment of status is an option. It should be noted that intent alone cannot be used to deny an application for adjustment of status if it is the sole negative factor (see Matter of Battista). If you have already filed an I-130 and are now filing an I-485 on top of it, enclose a copy of the I-130 NOA with your adjustment of status packet. Note that your I-130 does not have to have been approved before you can submit an I-485, you can submit an I-485 even if the I-130 is still only pending. Q: On the I-485 part 2, what application type should I select? A: If you are filing an I-130 and I-485 concurrently (or you have already filed an I-130 and are now filing an I-485 to go with it) you should select Option A, because if you read through the brackets it says "attach a copy of the approval notice, or a relative...visa petition filed with this application." A "relative visa petition" = I-130. If you are adjusting from a K-1 (or K-2) and married on or before the 90th day indicated on your I-94 then you should select Option C. Q: I'm adjusting from a K-1 and already had a medical performed overseas within the past year. Do I need to have another medical performed by a civil-surgeon and get an I-693 completed? A: You may or may not. See Nich-Nick's excellent post which explains if you need to have another medical performed: http://www.visajourn...port/?p=6206232 Q: I entered on a K-1 and married within 90 days, but haven't yet filed for adjustment of status. My I-94 has expired, can I still file? A: Yes. When your I-94 expired then your period of authorised stay ended and you became illegally present in the US, incurring overstay. A spouse of a US citizen is an immediate relative though, and as such, overstay does not prevent them from adjusting status. You must only have entered the country legally, not necessarily maintained your nonimmigrant status. As soon as USCIS accept your I-485 for processing then your overstay clocks stops (if you filed after your I-94 expired) and you are placed in a new period of authorised stay which will persist until your I-485 is adjudicated, however long that takes. Q: I'm filing an I-765 with or after my I-485. What eligibility category code should I use?
A: C-9.
Q: I didn't apply for an EAD or AP with my initial AoS application, can I still do so? Is the fee still waived? A: Yes, you can. Complete an I-765 and / or an I-131 and include a copy of the receipt NOA for your I-485 showing that you have paid the I-485 fee and the EAD and AP fees will be waived. Q: My I-485 is still pending, but my AP and / or EAD are about to expire. Can I renew them? Do I need to pay a fee? A: Yes. You should file for a replacement AP and / or EAD 120 days before your current documents will expire, if your I-485 is still pending. Enclose a copy of your I-485 receipt NOA with your renewal applications and your new documents will be processed without charge. Q: Will I have an adjustment of status interview? A: If you're adjusting from a K-1 (or K-2) then accepted thinking indicates you have around a 50-50 chance of actually having an interview. After a month or two you may receive a "Notice of Potential Interview Waiver" in the mail, telling you that your AoS may not need an interview but will take additional months of processing. This notice is not a guarantee that you won't have an interview. You will either just spontaneously receive your green in the mail a few months later, or receive an interview appointment down the road. If adjusting from any other type of nonimmigrant visa (including B-2, F-1, VWP, J-1, H-1B, O-2, and others) then an interview is mandatory. Q1: My I-485 was approved and I received an email stating card production was ordered, then I received a second identical email. What does this mean? Q2: My I-485 went from post-decision activity backwards into approval. Is something wrong? A: No, both of these are normal and happen all the time. USCIS' approval system seems to generate duplicate notices or reverse notices on a regular basis. It's nothing to worry about. Q: I have further questions not answered here, where should I post them? If adjusting from a K-1 (or K-2) you should post in the "Adjustment of Status From Family-Based Visas" board here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/7-adjustment-of-status-green-card-from-family-based-visas/ If adjusting from any other type of nonimmigrant visa you should post in the "Adjustment of Status From Work, Student, and Tourist Visas" board here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/130-adjustment-of-status-from-work-student-tourist-visas/ Q: Thanks for making this FAQ, Hypnos. You're awesome. A: That's not a question. And yes, I am. Thanks to KayDeeCee, Harpa Timsah, Nich-Nick and Kathryn41 for their input and contributions to this FAQ.

THIS IS COMPLETELY WONDERFUL AND ORGANIZED!! He included waaay more things than what I would've but I'm sure he didn't get rejected. This was so excellent. I will copy this method approximately! Thank you so much @Patrichulaa