Izzymael

After checking my approval letter, my EAD approval turns out they approved my EAD and AP so its a combo card approval.

Just recieved a notification saying that action has been taken on one of my cases. Upon checking my account it now shows that my EAD card has been produced (18 days)! I'll update once it is recieved.

You should have had 4 or 5 if you applied for Advance Parole - Travel Dodument as well !
- USCIS Account Access Notice (containing your online access code)
- NOA1 for Advance Parole (if you applied for it)
- NOA1 for AOS (i-485)
- NOA1 Employment Authorization (i-765)
- Biometric Appointment Letter 
 
You can try and ask Emma for the online access code (ask for live agent, and tell them please provide me with online access code so that I can add case to my uscis account as I did not receive the letter with the code) or call USCIS and ask them to resend you the code

My I-765 status changed to "Card Was Produced" on April 20th.

Ok, you ignored my comment so I'll comment one last time. If your expectations are 3 months for a green card, you have a huge chance of being disappointed, stuck in the US and not able to work for much longer than that. I hope I'm wrong and you are one of the lucky ones. Statistically it is very unlikely.
 
Edit: I checked your timeline and you are not in the US yet? There's a lot of time between today and the fee increase, if the cost is so prohibitive just start working on your application now and submit it as soon as you can, avoiding all issues with no AP/EAD.
 

No, no, you don't even have to call anybody. This is the website: https://www.uscis.gov/tools/meet-emma-our-virtual-assistant

Did you receive letter in the mail confirming new biometric appointment? If not, it's not much different to just walking in to ASC and asking to get biometrics done earlier. People on VJ do it all the time. Also, be very careful about any replies from online agents, they often give incorrect information. 

You should talk to Emma on Monday, the USCIS virtual assistant, and type "live agent". She will connect you with someone who'll ask you questions about your case, then you can ask her for your access code. I did that yesterday and was able to reschedule my biometrics appointment to an earlier date.

about 6 days

We just got our receipt notice 8 days after our package was delivered.

Normal. It can take 4-6 weeks to get receipt 

Out of curiosity, where in Michigan are you moving to? I'm moving to Detroit in one month!

(Welcome Message copied from November 2023 group)

Hello February 2024 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!

If she's studying, she has a valid F-1 visa that she can use to get in and out to the country. You're being deceived. 
 
I agree with @SalishSea and @Redro
 
Exactly why you are being used for a GC. She's preying on your naivety. I don't see *you* in that statement but *her wanting to live in US.*
 
Did she tell the IO this at her interview?
 
Your young, barely started living/ having responsibilities in life. Take it easy. 
 
P.S: you started dating when you were 18?? That's suspicious.
 
All I can say is be careful. We don't want you coming back here in a year, asking about how to divorce/ being threatened with VAWA. 
 
I'm now out. 

Ithaca, Gratiot County!

Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

Let them tell you if additional document are needed.  If more are needed it can be satisfied at the time of the interview 

Your visa has not been approved in Aug, your petition was.  It is important to understand this in order to get accurate answers.
 
Since the medical has an expiration date, i would be cautious about scheduling a medical to far in advance of the interview because the date of the medical will impact the visa expiration date.

Will PM you. 

Thank you so much for you reply! Mid-Jan is also what we're aiming for as I'm visiting my fiancé in December. I'm going to follow your timeline to stay up-to-date.
And no! I wish I was in that group, are you in it?

Good evening!
 
Our case is still at NVC, and should be sent to the Embassy in Madrid on November 7 or 8, with case being ready on the week of November 13. 
Today, October 30, they emailed me Packet 3. We have all documents ready, except for DS-160 which I have to wait to do until they receive it.
 
Based on Elena and Chao's timeline, they got an interview within 5 weeks. Hoping for same so we can be ready by Mid-Jan.
I would email Embassy using their Google Docs form.
 
Are you part of the WhatsApp Group?
Keep me updated with the interview dates. 
 
Best,
 
Jared

Thanks @Izzymael. I can't relate to that. On CR1, you pay the fees on the NVC stage.
Hope you get dates very soon.
 
Thank you!

Ah man they are annoying...😒
 
The PKT3 is emailed to the petitioner✅ my bf resend it to me🥰
 
You can send me a DM so we can talk in Spanish😉

Guys OMG we have just gotten PKT3!! After only 3 days of case Ready!! OMG it feels unreal!! I was expecting a long wait!!   This is my timeline so far NOA1: 27 June 2022 RFES: 20 July 2023 RFER: 15 August 2023 NOA2: 30 August 2023 At NVC/Case number: 25 September 2023 In Transit: 11 October 2023 Ready: 16 October 2023 PKT3: 19 October 2023

Me voy a California☀️ ¿y tú?🥰
 
The PKT3, as far as I know, its always EMAILED to the petitioner´s or beneficiary´s email📥
 
Spain embassy they always email it to the petitioner✅
 
My advice is to ask others from your same embassy to know how your embassy works!🥰