MargoMango

On 3/23/2021 at 2:21 PM, Stylish said:

Congrats! Have you received your notice yet? My status just changed to "interview was scheduled" yesterday. I'm wondering how long it's gonna take to arrive?

It took about two weeks!

On 2/22/2021 at 11:01 PM, Snut31 said:

If they give you an IOE case, they will approve you within the first three months, so I think you’re fine.

 

BTW: today I got the notification, my Interview was Scheduled

I just checked my status and my interview was scheduled too! Waiting for the notice.

8 hours ago, Snut31 said:

I'm ready to be scheduled for an interview since March 12th, 2020  🤷‍♂️

Hope we could both get an interview date soon! Seems like it is really backed up...

Oh wowwww. This is really helpful! Thanks a lot!

Hi friends,

I am changing my status from F-1 to a permanent resident. My I-485 status has been showing "Ready to be scheduled for an interview" since August 2020. I wonder if this is normal. How many months did you wait for an interview if you filed in 2020?

Please let me know! I really appreciate it.

Part 3 - Health Insurance

I am struggling with the insurance information. So right now I have a very cheap insurance and I renew it every three month.  I don't know what kind of insurance USCIS is looking for, so I am not sure if I should join my husband's insurance, which is better but also more expensive. 

The question 15 asks about total annual deductible or annual premium - 

And this is what it says on my insurance:

So I guess the answer to that question is N/A? I am just worried that this will make my insurance look very trashy, which is the truth lol What should I do friends? I appreciate any advice! 

Thank you!

Hello friends,

I know a lot of people are struggling with filling out I-944 and providing supporting documents, including me. So I hope people can post their questions and experience here to help each other!

Thank you both for answering my questions!

On 3/19/2020 at 12:44 PM, Poseidon1212 said:

In your defence, USCIS communicated that they would go by shipping date on proof of shipment with non-USPS couriers. But since you're not the only one that has experienced this very thing it seems the memo didn't reach everyone at USCIS and there's no real avenue to appeal. So you're right your best chance is to refile according to the new rules. 

 

The fees are the same. For the forms I suggest you just download all the forms again fresh from USCIS' website, that way you'll know you've got the most recent version. You'll have to add I-944 with your packet as well. As for the I-485's revision date, that's because they tried to implement these rules back in October but the courts put a stop to that until Feb 24th, other than that it's not really relevant. 

 

Good question actually. I would say to answer no because they never accepted your filing and as such 'it doesn't exist', others might advise otherwise. Either way, it shouldn't affect petition in the slightest. 

 

Just follow the instructions USCIS gives on their website. 

 

No one really holds all the answers yet. Your best bet is to read through topics that ask about or that naturally talk about it (Feb/March 2020 AOS topics both in the K1 based and NIV based subforum). As for a pinned topic, that actually sounds like a good idea, feel free to start one and ask the mods to pin it by using the report button. 

 

Here are some general filing tips that might be handy to know: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-information/form-filing-tips

On 3/19/2020 at 12:39 PM, sjfoley1 said:

Double check your forms. USCIS did not upload the 10/15/19 forms until 2/24 when the I-944 became valid, so you may have to download and fill out the new version of the forms. The other info is correct.

 

No, because they did not accept your forms so nothing has been filed. 

2 hours ago, lumbar said:

Form I-485 AOS new update FEB 24 2020--- Edition Date: 10/15/19. Effective Feb. 24, prior editions will be rejected.

Form I-864 Affidavit of Support new Update Feb. 24 2020. Edition Date: 10/15/19. Effective Feb. 24, prior editions will be rejected.

 

Take note: You might check your I-765 before you sent it again. Use the New version although they can accept the 2019 but not until 4/20/20.

Update to I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. New Edition Dated 12/26/19. Edition Date: 12/26/19. Starting 4/20/20, we will only accept the 12/26/19 edition. Until then, the 5/31/18 edition can be used.

No need to frustrate. Just fill up the new updated form and you'll be good.

 

OMG thank you so much! Sorry I didn't see your comments earlier. 

I noticed I-485 has an updated form and they added I -944 but didn't realize they also updated I-864. 

Thanks again and good luck with your EAD card!

Hi friends,

I just got my application package returned and the reason is that I didn't include the new forms. I sent my package out via UPS on Saturday, Feb 22nd thinking I should be safe. But it seems like UPS doesn't proceed packages on Saturdays but the following Mondays so mine got stamped on Feb 24th, which is when they applied the new rule. Lessons learned! And never procrastinate!!

Anyway, I am asking for advice on refiling the package. USCIS stamped all paperwork so we will have to reprint everything. Here are my questions - 

1. It seems like the only changes after Feb 24 is the new form I-944. Meaning all other forms and their application fees remain the same, including I-130 ($535), I-485 ($1225), I-765, and I-864. Am I right about this? On USCIS website, I-485's latest edition date is 10/15/19 and they say that refers to Feb. 24, 2020. Very confusing. 
2. Since the application got returned, I guess I will have to resign and redate all the forms. For questions like "Have you EVER filed a petition for this beneficiary or other alien", I guess I have to say "YES" and explain it?
3. On our checks that were returned, they stamped "U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Service" at the recipient area. I am not sure what this means. Should we write that down or "U.S. Department of Homeland Security" is fine?
4. I just started to fill out I-944 and I have seen a lot of questions about it on this forum. Any advice on where I can find more information about it? I wish there is a pinned topic where everyone can talk about it.

Thank you all for reading this and answering my questions. I really had a panic attack when I saw that package this morning since I was concerned about not getting e-notice. 

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Just now, madala said:

Wow! I will definitely get mine also then...I saw some people talking about that in another forum. Such a mess!!!

What forum did you see those discussions? I want to learn more about how to deal with this situation.

I sent my package using UPS. It seems like they don't actually send packages on Saturday but on the following Monday. So the postal stamp is on Feb 24th. That's why they rejected it.

8 hours ago, madala said:

It is worrying indeed! I want to wait until the 30th days to maybe contact them

My package got returned today and they said our forms are out of date. I hate it... I thought it was safe to send on Feb 22.... Now I need to figure out what's new. This is so frustrating 

I am with you! Mailed Feb 22 and delivered 26th. Still haven't heard anything! OMG I am glad to find someone else on the same boat.

My guess is many people tried to send their packages out before the new forms and public charge rules became active (Feb 24th). MAYBE USCIS got piles of cases. Plus now we have the virus.

Fingers crossed for us! I will update it once I got any notice.

On 3/9/2020 at 6:29 PM, madala said:

Interesting here! I was so worried as I still haven't heard anything: Application mailed on Feb 22; Delivered on Feb 24

Mine was mailed on Feb 22 too; delivered on Feb 26th. I haven't heard anything now... I am worried that COVID-19 is gonna slow everything down