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Ugh .... Case for EAD (I-765) went from Taking longer than expected to now .... So looking forward to the break between AOS/EAD/AP and I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions (later) Estimated time until your case decision: 3 Months Current step: Case decision

You can do SSN before the EAD arrival ... only thing is it says not valid for work unless presented with authorization card. I didn't wait as I wanted the SSN so can file taxes (for sure) as married this year.

Received the RFE letter faster than the Bio appointment or the account online access information ... So sent back the RFE ASAP .... but then seeing they didn't do anything with it ... went for the online option

In reviewing Visa Journey details, it does seem that the amount of time for AOS and even if an interview will be required tends to be highly regional. So hope your AOS goes smooth and then you get a break from USCIS. On a side note, be sure to make a folder/bin as we all will have to prove the marriage was real when going for the removal of conditions.

Our group here is way more active than July 2023 or September 2023 filers, and, since some of the same of us are from K1 December Group too ... just goes to show we know where the cool kids hand out. In all seriousness, it looks from what little I see of similar AOS groups that ~2-3 months for EAD and or AOS is common .... Best wishes to all

My timeline (through what you asked) ... total timeline on my profile page. The final date is when I received the letter (or confirmed they received a reply) 04 Oct 2023 - NOA1 Received (USPS) 13 Oct 2023 09 Oct 2023 - Online Access Details (USPS) 23 Oct 2023 11 Oct 2023 - Check Cashed (Bank) 12 Oct 2023 - RFIE1 (problem with I-864) Received (USPS) 20 Oct 2023 13 Oct 2023 - Biometrics Scheduled Received (USPS) 23 Oct 2023 21 Oct 2023 - Express Mailed RFIE Back Received (Express Mail) 23 Oct 2023

I got a similarly confusing letter ... if you look online at the documents they scanned, they may have dropped off some of the items. I had also sent in paystubs, letter from employer, tax transcripts, W2s and Birth-cert / passport. None of which was scanned by them and added to the case. Paid to send what they requested by express mail, confirmed (by usps) they got it ... but nothing after 10 days so uploaded a response directly using the online tool.

October 31, 2023 Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS Hope that means this next step is close to done

You should read the site they refer to about "biometrics" .... ooph. It is rather amazing to me that they can schedule an appointment and you are expected to attend at the risk of loosing everything if you fail to appear. They do say you can reschedule BUT it has to be a reason they accept ... ooph I put the appointment on my calander in bold to be sure that we don't miss it

@serret and @grumpypiggy ... is a physical letter they send (slowly) .... Much easier to watch things move slowly once the account is opened.

They took forever to send us the form that looked like the "enter code" part of adding an account ... once you get that form, (has online access 1/3 of the way down on the right) if you are still unclear, send me a email/message and will be glad to help

We mailed both at the same time .... they sent back a notice for the 765 (and 131) saying that the fees were paid (as part of the 485)

Us too ... unfortunatly, the state of Nevada would not give her the married name she wanted so we are also in process of doing a "legal name change" in the state of california .... Court date for the hearing is 11/16 so we get the pleasure of going back and adjusting that (and many other documents) once we have proof of name change. Here is yet another weird one. Registering the wedding at the Consulate for her home country, They required a "recent issued" (within last 6 months) birth certificate to accept the paperwork to register the wedding. This is in part because marital status is tracked on these documents in her home country ... Result: We have had to have a fresh document mailed up from there before we can proceed with this consulate process. lol

It gave quite a list ... once online account access was provides, I think they were overloaded with some of the packet and didn't see the tax returns (that I know we're there) ... oh well, sent back what was asked for and will see

Wow ... so far, only NOA1s here ... Actually ... just checked and we have Biometrics too for the AOS ... wow FedEx to Chicago drop box as instructed ... How did you submit yours?

Wow, biometrics already scheduled? How did you get it that fast?

I'll kick us off 10/4 2023 Submission for I485, I765, and I131 Received NOA1 (in paper) this past Friday

(Welcome Message stolen from September 2023 group) Hello October 2023 AOS filers 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 reject your application and send it back 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. Just a side note before we get started USCIS may decouple Forms I-765 and Form I-131 if filed jointly with Form I-485. Here is the quoted text taken directly from the USCIS website. "To improve efficiency and reduce Form I-765 processing times for Form I-485 applicants, USCIS may decouple Form I-765 from Form I-131 filed at the same time. Effective Feb. 1, 2022, when possible, we will adjudicate an applicant's Form I-765 first. If we approve it, we will issue an Employment Authorization Document without any notation about advanced parole. We will adjudicate Form I-131 separately and if we approve it, we will issue an advance parole document". I know this is old news, but I thought it would be good to include it here for your knowledge. What this means is some people elect to include three (3) copies of their marriage license/certificates one attached to each form (I-485, I-765 and I-131 respectively). I do not know of anyone receiving an RFE for a marriage license/certificate missing on the I-765 or the I-131 since USCIS has started doing this new way of adjudicating the AOS (the marriage license/certificate with form I-485 is required though). This is an age-old concern that has been in play before this new way USCIS started adjudicating these forms. Some filers including me when I filed the AOS back in 2019 sent in three (3) copies of their marriage licenses/certificates. I did it then because of peace of mind and there were some RFEs given out for missing licenses/certificates (back then). USCIS also used to issue Combo Cards, Employment Authorization Document, and Advance Parole (EAD and AP combined in the same card). I've seen now where they have issued an EAD without the AP. Whether you include three (3) copies of your marriage license/certificate is going to be your individual call when you file your AOS. Having said that let's get into the checklist: AOS Checklist Cover Letter listing Table of Contents Check Payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security - $1,225.00 (this includes the Bio-metrics fee, also be aware that fees are supposed to increase in the near future so please double-check before you send your packet off!) 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 or Certificate 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) Current tax year 2022 and (optional 2021, 2020) Tax Return (with W-2) or Transcripts (transcripts are better if you can get them) Employment Verification Letter (updated one - not the one used during the 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) Be sure to use the correct filing code of (c)(9) if this code applies to you. The I-765 instructions explain 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-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 many changes to various forms. Consider sending tax transcripts instead of the 1040, and W2s. 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 down the road, so I recommend you file these two forms from the start. There is no extra charge to file them with your AOS and it's better to submit them all at once. 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 the successful submission of your AOS packet!