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I imagine FO availability plays a big role in when you get your biometrics appointment, a zip code lottery.

Shouldn't be necessary, when I added the I-485 it imported the other two automatically (a perk of the concurrent filing I presume)

You can also download your appointment letter from the I-485 documents tab (that's what I did).

Without an NOA I think the only indicator you would have is them processing the payment (assuming it isn't a money order). You might be able to get a live agent by phoning them up or using Ask Emma but I imagine you won't get much of answer without a receipt number.

I suppose when they send it back you can include the G-1145.

Took me 10 days to get my physical NOAs. Michigan seems to be pretty quick with scheduling biometrics, took a week after I sent my application (my biometrics are in Grand Rapids instead of Detroit, which is a much shorter journey 😅).

This is why I went with a money order, didn't trust my bank not to flag it.

They emailed me a code this morning, so can confirm that it works.

Apparently it comes separately in the mail. Trying my luck with filling in the form here where people have had success getting an access code emailed to them (nothing yet for me though).

Got my NOA1's (3) in the mail today, no USCIS access code ✊

Still waiting on the physical letter with my access code, if it doesn't come this week I think I'll try asking a live agent on Ask Emma, would hate to miss my appointment because of the slow mail. 😬

I-485 case status updated to say "Biometrics appointment was scheduled".

Received 3 texts today (November 10th) saying my case has been received by USCIS, priority date was November 7th.

Didn't see a thread for November 2022 so created one. Sent our package off (AOS, AP, EAD) on November 4th to the Elgin lockbox. USPS confirmed delivery on November 6th.

Hello November 2022 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 Forms I-765 from Forms 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 the 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) 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 2021 and (optional 2020 , 2019) 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 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 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-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 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 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 a successful submission of your AOS packet!

I also ended up doing this. Applied online my second day and then went to my local social security office on day 5 (I was out of town until this point). Took my I-94 and passport with me and I received a receipt that I will get my SSN in the mail in about two weeks.

Yeah that's what I did, can't recall if it was required but I had it anyway just in case, I think the DS-160 is more important. I can't remember how long it was exactly, but I was able to book my interview the next day after I had notification it was in transit. My interview was 2-3 weeks later and there were no issues. Can't imagine it takes long for it to reach the UK. Best of luck!

Nope, I received my physical letter a few days ago, but I was approved on July 1st. I booked mine as soon as it let me and printed off the digital version, it is exactly the same.

Applied April 2021, approved July 2022. Entered the US via Canada (COVID travel ban) in September 2021 on an ESTA, no issues from immigration and no mention of pending K1 visa by them (I did not mention it to them). YMMV.

Yes, I received mine a week after my interview (London embassy), the yellow envelope and my passport came packaged in an outer envelope. How long it takes will most likely be embassy/country dependent.

Just a follow up to this, I had my interview today (approved) and did exactly as I planned to. Handed the consular officer 12 months of bank statements (showing roughly £90k) and did not submit an I-134. The amount was never brought up by either officer and I wasn't asked my plans for the I-864 or if I would transfer the money over. I'll add a proper consular review when I get a chance, but it is true what they say, London is a cakewalk.

That's exactly what I received but just in physical form. 🤔

Finally received a letter (dated 23rd June) from the embassy, as already indicated it just contains a link on how to book your interview (which I already have booked). Very strange how you guys are still having problems.

No I haven't received anything physically, my fiance received notification from NVC that it had been forwarded a week ago and I tried to book an interview last night and it didn't stop me from choosing a date.

I was able to book an interview for the 1st of July today using the above (there are still interviews available for June but that felt too soon for me).