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    June 2021 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Hi everyone GC in hand today ! EAD actually got lost at my old address cause I had a forwarded address. Anyhoo just some specifics on my case so to helps put things in perspective. 
     

    Follow to join with my husband on Eb2 with I-140 

    - followed up with my congressman in October because of an erroneous denial in my initial filing. This error by Uscis  pushed my application later by 8 mons

    - congressman really helped and pushed for me to get my EAD

    - received an RFE on Nov 17th with questions about my original BC , proof of marriage etc 

    - submitted response Dec 23 

    - EAD approved on Jan 5th - got lost in mail

    - 10 year GC approved on Jan 12th - in hand today 

     

    I believe I didn’t need an interview because it was employment based and I was married to my husband before he became a GC holder. 
     

    Great luck to everyone! I wish you all the best ! 

    June 2021 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    On 8/26/2021 at 9:02 AM, SMBH said:

    update: biometrics complete! he explained he was trying to do it early so he could accompany me for necessary travel and they gave him a bit of a hard time asking if his lawyer told him to come early (he explained he doesn’t have a lawyer and was just hoping they could accommodate us) and they did! so happy. His form did have his first name misspelled which he pointed out and they gave him a number to call to fix it so hopefully that doesn’t cause any issues/delays

    That’s awesome! Glad that worked out for you. I tried walking intwice as I have surgery on the same day but they were very adamant. Told me I could come back after my surgery 

    AOS November 2019 filer

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    2 hours ago, rwilson3 said:

    I filed the AOS ( marriage based) in November 2019. As of today ( 8/17/2021),the status is still the same - "Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview". As of January 21, 2020, we are ready to schedule your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number MSC2090*******, for an interview. We will schedule your interview and send you a notice. Just want to know if we have a similar case or waiting longer than mine. Where can I possibly check the real status of my case? Please advise if I can call the USCIS or I'll just wait? Thanks.

    I would definitely call to inquire. It couldn’t hurt. 

    Two different Last Names?

    in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas

    Posted

    16 minutes ago, Ayrton said:

    You missed the opportunity of filing for AOS with the new last name. If the IO at the interview changes it for you, you should receive your green card with the new name. If not, you will have to file for an I-90 and pay the fee to get a replacement card with the new name.

     

    The issue that I see is that if you applied for a SSN on the 765 form, your SSN will come with the maiden name and you will only be able to change it after getting another immigration document with the new last name. That means that if you need to get a driver's license here, it will need to match your SSN. Your will have to file taxes with your maiden name.

     

    Understand that when you fill out the application you're asked for your current legal name, so if you write down your maiden name, to USCIS it means you never wanted to change your last name.

    Thanks for how detailed your response is. 


    I am yet to apply for my SSN so I’ll ask the interviewer to change it and then move forward with my new last name on the SSN doc. 

    Two different Last Names?

    in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Dashinka said:

    Not sure if you have the ability to change the family name at the biometrics appointment, you might be able to do it at an interview.

     

    As to the GC and Canadian passport name not matching, that is no big deal.  My wife travels that way all the time (first with a GC and now with a US Passport) and she has never had an issue.  She always takes a copy of our marriage certificate with her.

     

    Good Luck!

    Thanks a lot ! I'll ask at the interview 

    Two different Last Names?

    in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas

    Posted

    Hi Everyone - 

     

    So I got married in March 2020 and as such changed my last name in my home country - my last name was changed on my drivers license but I haven't changed it on my Canadian passport. 

    In starting my GC process, I filed it using my maiden name - I am now going for my Biometrics appointment this month; My Canadian Passport has my Maiden last name and so does my application with USCIS for AOS

     

    My questions are: 1) I'd like to change my last name on my AOS application to my marriage last name  , can this be done at my Bio appointment? 

                                    2) Since my last name on my Canadian Passport is still my maiden name , how will this affect my travels at the Point of Entry; Different name on passport vs GC

     

    Thanks in advance 

     

    June 2021 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted · Edited by ToluD

    On 7/1/2021 at 9:28 PM, ToluD said:

    Update on this-

     

    Received texts and all NOAs today and also finger print fee was cashed ! So happy things are really moving along 

     

    Finally received Biometric appointment letter today. :) Sooo Happy things are moving

    Appointment on Aug 31st but will try to just show up next week

    FO is St Paul, MN

     

     

    May 2021 Filers - AOS

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    3 hours ago, googleorbing said:

    Hey, our timeline has been 6 days apart but we now have our biometric appointments on the same day ! 

    5/27:  AOS PD to Chicago lockbox.

    6/15: Credit card charged.

    6/17: Text messages & email.

    6/24: Received I797 Receipt notice in the mail. 
    7/23: Biometrics letter in mail, appoint for August 13.

    I didn’t submit my I-693 yet but I’m surprised I didn’t get an I-693 deficiency notice before my biometrics appointment.

    Good luck !

    Congrats! Whats your FO?

    Married to PR --> Follow to Join Denial --> Appeal--> What to do?

    in Bringing Family Members of Permanent Residents to America

    Posted

    Thanks a lot for your response ;  There is nothing else I can add to the story about my husbands application for FTJ ; It was a very straight forward application which his lawyers put together. After the denial they filed our appeal to the USCIS under "Erroneous denial" ; Honestly seems like an error on their part but it still makes me very nervous which is why I'm asking for what other routes to take.

     

    To your second point , then it seems like filing for I-130 via consular processing is our only option. 

     

     

    Married to PR --> Follow to Join Denial --> Appeal--> What to do?

    in Bringing Family Members of Permanent Residents to America

    Posted

    Hi Everyone ,

     

    Looking for some advice ...

     

    History :

    - Married my Husband in March 2020, He got his GC approved in April 2020 through work sponsorship, so we applied for me to follow to join his application in May 2020.

    - We got denied in Oct 2020; the reason USCIS provided was that he went through the AOS route and my application would be through consular processing. Our lawyers appealed in Nov 2020 and we are still waiting on a decision as at May 2021. 

     

    Currently: 

    - I am with him in the US on a B2 visa from Canada and I have 3 months left on it. We will be welcoming our first child in a few days.

     

    My question is what advice would you give us if our appeal is denied. Should we apply for the I-130 via AOS, concurrently filling for Advanced Parole and Work authorization ; If we do that will the advanced Parole come before my B2 visa expires??

     

    or

     

    Should we apply for I-130 via consular processing and I go back to Canada and wait out the approval of my application. Due to the times on the website, the processing times don't seem so bad?

     

    Any thoughts or feedback would be greatly appreciated

     

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