Eddie101

Congratulations! Got EAD without AP. Thankfully GC came 14 days after approval. Need to fly out of country.

GC finally in the mail, happy and relieved. Some time to relax. Wish everyone a speedy and smooth completion of I485.👍🍀

Since yesterday I see "Card was produced". Like with the I-766 should get the USPS tracking number soon.

Its so nice to see its going so fast now👍

Did K1 interview and you only have to answer their questions briefly. If they ask about ESTA, she should answer how it happened. Should be no problem👍

Congratulations! Seems like a really smooth process and as soon as the GC is in the mail time to relax from immigration for a while.🙂

Might be still ok. Maybe you try to contact via "Emma" to see whats going on.

Mail with the original package and a letter saying it was rejected because of the declined CC transaction. How long is that? We got something similar and about 8 or 10 days later a text with the case number. The mail with the I797C took about 2 or 3 weeks. Also the letter with the online access code.

So this De Jesus was the one who signed for UPS? We had something similar but after about 8 days got a text with the case number.

By accident we saw the text with the declined CC transaction. Knowing they wont try again I just send a new package immediately. The note that the first one was declined took quite a while, probably 4 weeks.

I kind of liked having information about upcoming approval. The estimates are still kind of buggy but I am sure they are working on improving it.

Did you put in credit card payment? We had an issue with our first mailing. It got delivered but later we learned credit card was declined thinking it was a fraudulent charge (lock box address). We sent another package with check. That worked. Just as a possibility.

ESTA lasts for 2 years. It should be expired, if you didnt renew it.

I somewhere read they physically destroy the check when they can't use it.

Cross fingers to show up soon. Our AOS went lightening fast, hope that for you, too!

It seems my greencard just got approved. Got the letter online.🙂

the USCIS website has a website "Lockbox Filing Locations..." Not sure if I am allowed to add links here. If you live in the state of Texas you have to send it to the lockbox in Dallas, so you are good. That changes April 1st.

Well, the time line in the online portal had a check mark on interview and next step is deciding the case.

Good luck and a speedy processing!

Congrats! So happy for you🍀 I followed your timeline and how you went through the delays👍

Progress: The waived our I-485 interview today.

Well, just the letter of approval and that that case is closed. The I-131 block is missing progress tab and no status like "actively ..." Would be nice if its an AP as I need to travel asap.

In my case the I-765 block says card produced and case closed. Interestingly the progress tab for I-131 block disappeared. Is it possible this is a combo card? Has anyone seen something similar?

(Welcome Message copied from October 2023 group) Hello December 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!