Shay2022

Hi. My husband and I was called in for an interview. We were approve on spot. Good luck to everyone. 

Screaming crying throwing up - our AOS got approved today! I had pretty much stopped checking, and was getting pretty disheartened because people who had applied after us were being approved. I was at least hoping our EAD would come quickly but we just didn't seem like one of the lucky couples. Just decided to absent mindedly check while on the phone to my parents and nearly gave them a heart attack from my screaming!!! Our timeline was: 
 
Arrived: Oct 25 2022
Married: Nov 25 2022 
Package sent: Dec 22, 2022 
NOA1: Dec 28, 2022 
RFIE: Jan 21, 2023 - so frustrating. Even though we sent the package in before the new form came in, USCIS wanted the new form anyway 
Biometrics: Jan 25, 2023
RFIE received: Jan 31, 2023 
AOS approved: May 13, 2023 
 
I arrived on a K1 and so had done my medical in July 2022. However our lawyer recommended to redo the medical and send it with the package so we did, since they said otherwise we could get a deficiency notice. 

Can't wait to have a break from USCIS again haha, at least for a little while! 

My EAD got approved this morning. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾My PD is Dec. 19,2022 

My EAD got approved this morning. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾My PD is Dec. 19,2022 

There's a lot of people that lately get their greencards approved before their EAD. Depending on your location you might receive your GC directly instead of the AP and the EAD. Just let 2 or 3 months to pass.

Well at least you got your EAD. I have absolutely no update since biometrics. No EAD, nothing. 🤷🏾‍♀️

Well at least you got your EAD. I have absolutely no update since biometrics. No EAD, nothing. 🤷🏾‍♀️

Can’t believe it but our I-485 was just approved today. I was getting so down again with how slow everything is going only to find out we had a bit of luck at the end. I wish everyone speedy approvals as well! 

Omg that’s amazing. Perfect Valentine’s Day present. Congratulations. I’m guessing you didn’t do an interview. You’re the 1st of the group. 

Thank you!!! Correct, my interview was skipped. They sent me an RFE for my medical exam and they approved my AOS right after they received my response. Crossing my fingers for everyone else waiting from the group!! Seems things are moving way more faster now 🤞

Omg that’s amazing. Perfect Valentine’s Day present. Congratulations. I’m guessing you didn’t do an interview. You’re the 1st of the group. 

My AOS got approved today! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 A day after my RFE was marked as received 😭 I'm so happy!!!!

My RFE arrived today to my local office in Los Angeles, does anyone know how long it takes to change to RFE Was Received or something similar?

Filed: Nov 24, 2021
Receipt Notice: Nov 29, 2021
Biometrics: Jan 3, 2022
Interview Notice Letter Arrived: April 28, 2022
Interview: June 8, 2022
Case Status Approved: August 19, 2022
Card Produced: August 23, 2022
Card Arrived: August 27, 2022

Immigrant Spouse Country of Origin: Mexico
Oklahoma City Field Office
Phoenix Lockbox
Filed via Paper with a Immigration Attorney

I also received this RFE. I submitted what they asked god online. They confirmed that it has been received and that they will continue working on my case. Hopefully things will go smoothly. I did a walk in bio last week Friday. 

Updating this, I received my EAD card on Jan 7th. This is such a relief.

I have a couple of updates since yesterday:
Jan 3: Recieved physical NOA in mail about EAD card being approved
Jan 3: Got a USCIS status update that my EAD card had been produced. I signed into my USPS Informed Delivery account and under the "packages" tab it looks like a tracking number has been created for the package, it just hasn't arrived at USPS yet(?). However, no tracking number has been provided on myUSCIS yet. So, I really recommend signing up for USPS Informed Delivery. 

Thank you. My PD is December 19. Already received my receipts in the mail. Now waiting on my online access code. 

I didn't see a December filer group so just posted this!
 
I just submitted my I-485, I-131, I-765, docs yesterday via FedEx. The next round of waiting begins 🙂

Hello December 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!

You can check VJ member data here too. Might give you an idea of some real world examples, with the obvious caveats that the data is a tiny sample and often incomplete, and your mileage may vary. Good luck!
 
https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aoslist.php?cfl=0&op1=2&op2=d&op4=1&op5=5,6,8,9,10,11&op8=Oklahoma City OK&xfr=&vtype=1&interview=