pietrus1

Welcome to the thread, you'll be getting something soon!

Hello everyone !
we have just sent our AOS package yesterday! (Phoenix,AZ)
I hope i will hear something soon 🤞🏽
 

Hello May 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 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,  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 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!
 

Approved!
 
Filed: 2023-01-23
Biometrics: 2023-02-21
EAD Approved: 2023-02-21
I-485 Approved: 2023-04-29
 
I'm very grateful to this forum, it's been a world class resource.

Today our I-485 was approved! Only took 89 days.
 
Date filed: Jan 10
Biometrics scheduled: Jan 28
RFE: Jan 28 (Tax Return)
Biometrics Appointment: Feb 17
RFE: March 28 (Medical)
RFE Response delivered: April 3
I-485 Approval: April 9

Dallas FO

i-485 approved today! So much quicker than I was expecting, pretty shocked to be honest, but obviously delighted.
 
Filed: January 10th
RFE: January 31st (RFE for further tax information from spouse)
RFE response: February 23rd
Transferred to Burlington, VT office: March 24th
Approval: April 5th

UPDATE:
Green Card in hand! Dec. 2, 2022
 

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If you scour threads here on those who are adjusting from K1, you’ll see that many couples had their interviews waived. USCIS has been waiving interviews for those who have had a consular interview abroad, their argument is that the bona fides of the  relationship have already been vetted by the consulate 

Good news, we applied for our SSN on 19-Sept, and they were able to verify us in SAVE-ASVI. We received the SSN in the mail a week later. Also, we married on 30-Sept and applied to change her name on her SSN on 11-October, the SS office was great, they just reverify all original docs again(passport, I-94 and certified marriage certificate). Super smooth. 

Hey everyone,
 
I received my NVC case number via email. My case number says "In Transit" when logged into an Immigration Tracking app.
I still do not have an Invoice ID, I am assuming I'll receive one later, correct? Also, can we start filling/applying for the DS-160?
 
Thank you!

Hi guys,
 
Just wanted to say I received my Case number today.
 
Hopefully it reaches the consulate soon.

My NOA2 is Nov 8th 
I send several inquiries to AskNVC and in all of them the response was your petition waiting entering to system .
on Jan 22 I filled the inquiry form 
on Jan 24 I got this email from AskNVC your correct Case number is ####### 

My NOA2 is Nov 22, 2022.
 
I found out from the NVC emails they received my case from USCIS on Dec 14, 2022.
 
Seeing that someone with a NOA2 on 11/8/2022 getting their NVC case I'm hopeful mine will be soon.

I'll update my timeline. Hopefully in 2 weeks 🙏. 

Well I had my noa2 on the 9th December. The letter said to give it 3-4 weeks to process at the NVC or something. 
 
we emailed them on the 9th of Jan and they replied that they had it, just not created a case file. 

If I can jump in really quick.
 
You'll have to send them an inquiry to NVC see if they received your case from USCIS.
 
They don't give you an exact date, but you can get a general idea depending on when you sent the inquiry.
 
For example, my NOA 2 is from Nov 14th 2022.
 
I sent an inquiry on December 9th and they said they didn't receive it yet.
 
I called USCIS on December 16th and they said they hadn't sent it yet.
 
Then I sent another inquiry to NVC on December 28th and they said they recently received it.
 
So my guess is that they received my case around December 28th 2022.

I have the same NOA2 date, so please let me know when you get your case number!
 
I personally had some issues with the NVC inquiry form. I sent two inquiries using the form on Jan 2nd and Jan 15th. Each time they responded saying that they haven't received my petition yet from the USCIS. I sent a direct email to the NVC on Jan 19th and they finally confirmed yesterday (Jan 24th) that they have received my petition.
 
I really hope it was just a glitch similar to what others on this forum seem to have experienced, and that my petition was received by the NVC in December and not just recently.

Just got my NVC case number in my mail !!

Great, I submitted an inquiry asking for case number and they responded today! 

Just got approved! Thanks to this site I was hoping to get some news this week, but I still can't believe it. September 3rd NOA1 in the 131 group. Wishing everyone here all the best! I hope you all receive approvals very soon!

Just got approved! Thanks to this site I was hoping to get some news this week, but I still can't believe it. September 3rd NOA1 in the 131 group. Wishing everyone here all the best! I hope you all receive approvals very soon!

I’m not sure if DQ means the same for K1 as it does for IR1 (as we submit no documents at NVC), but yes, our case left the US at the end of March and we had our interview June 6, visa now in hand. We were very fortunate to get instructions from the Embassy quickly and find an early appointment.
 
Edit: I completely forgot I made this topic, so let me answer the original question above. There is a priority system for Polish residents that is far earlier than those for non-residents. Non-residents, regardless of whether they were originally scheduled for Warsaw or not (such as Belarusians), must utilize the non-resident queue. There is several months’ difference between the two queues, but you may reschedule to a cancellation. My guess is that the “650 Russians” I mentioned above have currently scheduled their K1 appointments in the non-resident queue until the end of the year (earliest appointments begin December 2022).