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Thank you so much! 

Just mailed our packet in! 😊

We just mailed our packet today.  Hurray for the next wait.
 
@Sarge2155 - thanks for the thread / checklist!  I think you should move this part to the i-765 section of your OP, or mention it's a code for the i-765 (Page 3, Part 2, Item 27):
Be sure to use the correct filing code of (c)(9) if this code applies to you. The I-485 instructions explains all the codes in detail. If you are filing under a different code (other than (c)(9) the fee for your AOS will not be correct and USCIS will reject your entire packet.
 
That code is filled out in the i-765, not the i-485, unless I missed something completely obvious.

Assuming they sent it to one of these:
 
U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
USCIS
P.O. Box 660151
Dallas, TX 75266

FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:
USCIS
Attn: I-129F
2501 South State Highway 121 Business
Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75067
 
In which case, that's the "Texas Lockbox" - which is a document intake location.  That facility scans forms, cashes payment, etc., then routes the file to the California Service Center.  The "Texas Service Center" has nothing to do with I-129Fs.  You should update your profile to show your service center is California Service Center (and not Texas Service Center, as it currently appears).  In the unlikely event your case ever gets transferred (e.g. if there's unusual background check information), it would go to the Vermont Service Center.

You are correct thank you! I'll have to do that if I make another thread next month as this topic  can not be edited now.

We just mailed our packet today.  Hurray for the next wait.
 
@Sarge2155 - thanks for the thread / checklist!  I think you should move this part to the i-765 section of your OP, or mention it's a code for the i-765 (Page 3, Part 2, Item 27):
Be sure to use the correct filing code of (c)(9) if this code applies to you. The I-485 instructions explains all the codes in detail. If you are filing under a different code (other than (c)(9) the fee for your AOS will not be correct and USCIS will reject your entire packet.
 
That code is filled out in the i-765, not the i-485, unless I missed something completely obvious.

We just mailed our packet today.  Hurray for the next wait.
 
@Sarge2155 - thanks for the thread / checklist!  I think you should move this part to the i-765 section of your OP, or mention it's a code for the i-765 (Page 3, Part 2, Item 27):
Be sure to use the correct filing code of (c)(9) if this code applies to you. The I-485 instructions explains all the codes in detail. If you are filing under a different code (other than (c)(9) the fee for your AOS will not be correct and USCIS will reject your entire packet.
 
That code is filled out in the i-765, not the i-485, unless I missed something completely obvious.

Another month another round of AOS submissions. Please be aware that this checklist is NOT all inclusive and you must consult the USCIS website to crosscheck this checklist against/with. The AOS process has been confusing since the pandemic hit, not to mention the added politics. So please I want to stress that you only use this check sheet as a starting point and guide if you will. The USCIS site will be the final guide. Please ensure that you check your forms for the correct versions and editions because if you use the wrong forms USCIS will send back your application to you. This is easily checked on the USCIS website prior to downloading your forms. You should also ONLY download your forms from the USCIS website.  The current and correct fees can also be ascertained from the USCIS website.   
 
 
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   
Be sure to use the correct filing code of (c)(9) if this code applies to you. The I-485 instructions explains all the codes in detail. If you are filing under a different code (other than (c)(9) the fee for your AOS will not be correct and USCIS will reject your entire packet.  
 
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)  
2020 (current tax year), 2019, and 2018 (are optional), Tax Return (with W-2) or Transcripts (transcripts are better if you can get them)  I recommend 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 and they can change on a dime so please check. Additionally, check the forms as listed above i.e., current version and or edition date, there have been and will be many changes made to various forms. 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.  Hope this helps in your preparation of your AOS. When in doubt ask questions.
 
 
Please consider filing the I-131 and the I-765 even if you don't think you'll need them right now. You never know what changes your life will have on down the road, so I recommend you file these two forms from the start. There has been much confusion coming out of USCIS, partly due to Covid-19 and partly self-inflicted. This confusion filters on down to the people filing for AOS. The above listing is subject to change at a moment’s notice so please check, recheck and check again BEFORE you send off your packet for any last-minute changes.
 
 
Congratulations on a successful submission of your AOS packet!

We are using (still en route) y-logi.com. Yamato International Moving. 
 
Signing up, having boxes delivered, and letting us pay later once we had dates certain for pickup/flights booked, and having them pick them up all went smoothly. 

Visa Approved!! We didn't include a communication history, only our travels and photos together. I'm happy to finally graduate to the AOS stage and let out my breath. 😌

They are looking for evidence of the petitioner supporting the beneficiary in any way. Like if you have been sending money regularly. 
 
We received a similar RFE and because I send my fiancée money every month, I was able to send those receipts. 

My fiancé got his passport and issued visa today! He’s coming to the USA on Sunday. 
 
His interview was on March 8 in Lebanon. 
 
Good luck to everyone here!! 

Using flightaware.com will give you a general idea on what is cancelled and what is flying.  Its not a perfect tool, but it does work to see recent (usually within a month or less) flights for a particular flight number.  If you want to see more history, then you would need to pay.

Hi guys, just wanted to show my K-1 visa journey to keep hope alive for whoever is still waiting out there!
 
We applied March 5 NAO1 March 9 NOA2 October 26, such a relief NVC called November 10 and case was sent to Beirut embassy Case Status Ready December 17  
Interview March 8. It lasted 3 minutes and they only asked:
 
"How did you meet?"
"Where does she live?"
"Do you belong to the same church?"
"What are the wedding plans?"
 
They never checked our photos, call logs, messages, or anything besides the required I-134, DS160 confirmation etc. He took a giant file with in but they never looked at anything in there. 
 
He got an approval letter and was told to come pick up the visa by next week. 
 
Online it says the Lebanese embassy is not doing any interviews only emergency cases, but we still went ahead and got the documents once the case status was ready, and found an interview spot!! Good luck to everyone, hope all to be reunited soon

My fiancee arrived on ESTA about 2 weeks ago for a 2-month visit.  We got our NOA2 like a week before she flew.  When asked about her plans in the US, she said she was visiting some friends from college and spending the holidays with her fiance and his family.  We expected more questions but that was all.  POE was at Dulles.

We're waiting for my fiancee's visa to be mailed by the embassy (interview last week, approved).  The ustraveldocs site shows her passport is being processed for delivery.

Some background would be helpful here 😊

I scheduled the appointment for February 2nd (tomorrow), but had to cancel it because of this additional instructions. I didn’t schedule the new one yet, because the instructions says I should wait till they process it. I checked today, the next available date is just March 2nd... we lost two weeks because they sent the documents to the wrong address first, and now this  

No. Nothing by post. My fiancée emailed a confirmation of the DS-160 and a copy of the bio page of her passport + previous passports & visas. I forget where the instruction for that may have been. 

91 days today after our RFE Documents were received and on our 1 year anniversary of our engagement, I am happy to say our petition has finally been approved. Thank you for all your prayers! I have been crying happy tears for 2 hours now!!! Love will conquer all with God's help!!! NOA1 3/3/20 RFE 9/24/20 RFE Response Received 10/30/20 NOA2 1/29/21 Embassy: Bosnia  
 

Hi guys, I received an RFE and part of it reads like it should have been sent to a spousal visa applicant and not a K-1 Fiancé applicant. Please see below and let me know what you think and how should I reply since we are not married yet. Thanks
 

Passport with issued visa arrived in mail today. I guess experiences are different coming from NZ and not a 3rd world country. 

You can look here for starters also VJ has AOS guides available for you to look at. The best thing is go over to the USCIS website and read there what each benefit requires. There has been so many changes it is hard to keep up with them all so the USCIS website is your best bet. This link is a starter and will give you an idea what you may need.
 
 

They sent it by mail to the beneficiary's address that appeared on the I-129F (my fiancee's was then forwarded to her new address since she had updated the post office of her move).
 
Here's a copy of the English pages in the packet 3 (I removed the cover page with my fiancee's info).  The document had Japanese translations as well, but we did not scan them.
 
@Greenbaum - in case you want a more legible version of packet 3 for Japan.
packet3_japan_english.pdf

We got approved. 
I am so joyed that I can’t stop crying.