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New immigrant:  https://www.uscis.gov/ar-11
Sponsor: https://www.uscis.gov/i-865

Received an update on our I485s this morning. Our interview was cancelled in Mar 2020 and thought it will be awhile to wait for the interview to be scheduled again. With this new update, does it mean out GCs are approved without interview?
 
New Card Is Being Produced
On July 10, 2020, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number MSCxxxxxxxxxx, and will mail it to the address you gave us. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
 
03/26/2020
We cancelled the scheduled interview for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
 
01/28/2020
We are ready to schedule your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, for an interview.
 
12/04/2019
The fingerprints relating to your Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, were taken.
11/05/2019
We accepted the fingerprint fee for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Our National Benefits Center location is working on your case.
10/28/2019
We received your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

Having a husband with a history of bankrupt companies behind him doesn’t mean anything - just ask Melanie Trump. I bet she’s glad this was introduced after she went through AOS. 

That dog doesn't hunt.
 
Service centers do the initial case review and they don't ever deal with the public at anytime.   Field offices do the final interviews, which hasn't been happening because the offices have been closed to the public.   So that should be actually extending the time to process not shortening 

In the other thread somebody mentioned that USCIS is going to re-start scheduling biometrics after June 22.

Can I ask why you are not taking any notice of the replies you have received on the other forum you posted this??
Is there anything else you need to know or just looking for clarification??

People here often post questions about flying domestically when they're at various beginning stages of the immigration process. Answers vary from "carry your complete current documentation with you" to "you will have no problems."
 
Customs & Border Protection agents sometimes hang out at the TSA airport checkpoints. In August 2015, I flew out of a border-area airport in south Texas and took the opportunity to query the CBP agents at the TSA checkpoint.
 
T-B.: When you hang out at the TSA checkpoints, are you checking that
foreign travelers are in status?
CBP: Exactly.
T-B.: For example, what if a K-1 entrant's I-94 is expired?
CBP: We have all kinds of ways of checking their status.
T-B.: Would it help if they have their marriage certificate with them?
CBP: Absolutely.
T-B.: If they've applied for AOS and have their I-797 or at least a copy of their
cover-letter for their I-485, does it help?
CBP: Absolutely anything that they can provide will help a lot, and will speed things up.
T-B.: Why are you at some airports and not others?
CBP: We're at border airports and others that are ports of entry. We're not at all of them.
T-B.: But it still makes sense for legal immigrants to carry their current documentation?
CBP: Absolutely. It helps them and it helps us. It speeds things up a lot.
T-B.: I'll pass this along. Thank you.
 
This confirms that it makes sense to carry your most recent documentation with you until you have your green card.
 
I first had Mrs. T-B. carry her marriage certificate (MC) and passport with valid I-94.
Then, she carried her MC, passport, and copy of her cover-letter for AOS/EAD/AP.
Then, she carried her MC, passport, and her NOA1 (I-797) for AOS.
Then, she carried her MC, passport, and AP.
Then, she carried her first green card (= the law).
Then, she carried that green card and her cover-letter for ROC.
Then, she carried that green card and her NOA1 for ROC.
Then, she carried her 10-year green card until she became a naturalized citizen (= the law).
 
These documents came in handy at various stages, including at a Texas/Mexico land-crossing POE, a couple of airports, and especially inland CBP checkpoints while driving. At these last, the CBP agents are typically in poor humor and are looking to nail someone. For example, if you're not carrying your green card, they'll detain you for as long as it takes to verify that you're who you say you are.
 
The above is presented in hopes that it will help others.

We used SpanTran recently and would recommend them. They were fast. Expensive though.

Looking back through my emails, for a college degree equivalent and high school diploma equivalent, looks like I paid $220, plus $130 for translations.

One you receive the official receipt notice for your adjustment of status paperwork, you are in a period of authorized stay until a decision is made on your case. You can stay in the USA. 

If USCIS is sending the RFE instead of NVC, this is not a visa case.  "Past" pay stubs are not evidence of anything "current".  Please clarify if this is a visa case or you are adjusting status.  It makes a difference on how you will be properly advised.

I called USCIS today, and found it was rejected again. It said the I-130 was not filled out correctly. I’m so bummed about this 

1.  Correct the incorrect form
 
2.  No
 
3.  The uscis rearranged for a distinct purpose,  why would you undo that?  

I do not recommend ever using the guides on VJ, which may or may not be up to date.  Always defer to the instructions and forms on the USCIS.gov site, as those ARE correct and up to date.

Relax as i stated just take it easy
 
#1. No they don’t need nothing about your roommates. This is about you and your spouse. Let’s clear that.
 
#2. Okay you guys are living separate for now that’s okay. They still need your spouse complete income information and any other information they ask for on the form I-944
 
i know this is a very difficult process but if you overthink it will place you in a deep stress state. 
 
no need for that. Take a break and I’m serious. relax your mind and move back into it. Read over the document of the I-944 instructions form. It’s all there it’s overwhelming but it’s doable

Yes I did and last night we got the text messages saying the had received the forms and the payment was taken out of my bank account today.  So looks like we are in the door.  Now just wait and see what happens. 

I would be happy to answer your questions, and I am sorry to hear that you are in the same situation.
 
So, I received a rejection NOA that said the following:
 
"This is in reference to the I-485, AOS, you submitted. Your I-485, fees and any supporting documentation is being returned to you for the following reason(s):
 
The application/petition has not been fully completed. Based on the selection made under Part 2 Application Type or Filing Category, the Form I-944 and/or Form I-864/I-864EZ are required." 
 
The USCIS rejected my AOS application. I did not loose the fees, they sent back the check and they did not charge me (pjuh, I was so worried they would). They sent everything back (yes even the I-765, I-131 and I-864) because they cannot accept the other forms if the I-485 is not correct. So I got EVERYTHING back (it was a sad moment, everything was out of order, the papers were stapled and had holes in them etc). 
 
(I believe) I did not miss anything else other than the I-944 form. However, I am very confused about the rejection notice they gave me regarding "Based on the selection made under Part 2 Application Type or Filing Category" where I put that I am the principal applicant. If you understand, please tell me if I have understood it wrong so I can correct it 😅 
 
If anyone else would understand something that I have not understood, please notify me so I can correct it this time. I would appreciate it SO MUCH. And also, if I have misunderstood something, please correct me so we can prevent others from making the same mistakes.
 
 

At least you discovered that the form was needed in time ☺️ I sent my AOS in without it on March 2 and got denied BIG TIME. Have to start all over! 

Posting to keep spirits up and to give a view on timelines. Got the i765 and i131 approvals through today - just got to wait for production then Fragomen to relay them in the mail, but very happy. Haven't travelled out of the US in nearly 2 years ... Nothing stopping me now ... 😬
 
High level timeline:
 
- NOA1 - Dec 14
- Bio - Dec 30
-i131 finger prints applied - Mar 4
- Approved - Apr 28
 
Good luck all. 

Got notification that the i485 is ready for interview scheduling. Given the recent news about in person services being suspended this might take a while, but progress. 
 
Now just got to get another i693 as my previous one was apparently done when the civil surgeon wasn't certified ... We'll get there(!)

Thanks to everyone who answered! That’s right, we are not leaving the US. We live near the border, and there are checkpoints everywhere. Yes, looks like my husband has to be confined pretty much to staying put in the city until NOA is received. People who filed later than us, already got their NOAs. I have a feeling that our package going to be returned for some reason. Oh well.. 

5/10 in status; 5/11 out of status

8 for the Beneficiary I believe (2 for each I-130/I-485/I-131/I-765)
2 for the Petioner (I-130)

You can use those services online, after taking the photos yourself. Or you can print them yourself (since this is literally all walmart/walgreens/etc does anyway).
I just said to hell with it, and did it at the UPS store. Saves me worrying about lighting, background, size, cropping, cutting, etc. What's $75 in the grand scheme of such a significant life change?

I did as you did and all was good.. I mailed off the I-130 from the address on USCIS.. At that time I didn't know about VJ Forums..