TonyMacaroni

what do you mean “all 3 charges”? They charged you the new fees even though you filed before April 1? oh, never mind. You filed 3 AOS packages.

Filed on the 29th through USPS, certified with return receipt, "Your item has been delivered and is available at a PO Box on April 1, 2024 in DALLAS, TX 75265." Not sure if "Delivered" should turn to "Received/picked up". If that's the final status, then there's no way of knowing if USCIS has actually received the delivery notice in the PO box and picked up the envelope at the post office. That's until I receive the return receipt, if ever. G-1145 has been filed along with the rest. The check hasn't been cashed. No further updates as of now.

They only gave me the 1st page after the exam and I didn't pay attention back then I explained that in the cover letter I sent to USCIS. The doc said that I only lacked the TD vaccine which he administered. So I probably have all of them. There are blanket waivers "Not available in-country" though, not sure if that'll satisfy USCIS. You can take a look at the form. It's different from what I've seen on this board, it doesn't have the "completed" section at all.

I didn't file I-693, was I supposed to even though I had my exam outside the US a month ago? All I sent was the 1st page of the DS-3025

Awesome, thank you!

I'm very confused. I've never had a DL anywhere. It seems like I need to apply for some kind of a "restricted license" to be able to legally practice driving in Texas and then pass a road test. What are the steps of getting that? I tried the DPS scheduler and the closest appointment for the DL is 4 months away pretty much in all offices near me. Can I just walk in somewhere and get a "learner's permit" if I'm over 25 years old?

So I mailed the package today with the return receipt service. But how is the return receipt part going to work with USCIS since the mail goes to their P.O. box? As I understand, they'll simply receive a notice in their box that certified mail is waiting for them at the post office. Will they even bother to go to the post office to receive the mail and sign the delivery confirmation? I'm afraid they'll simply ignore this kind of mail. Thanks for this. Included 2 extra photos at the last moment.

The only form of those that touches on that is I-485. But it asks about my previous marriages and not the USC's.

Precisely what I'm trying to do! The fee difference is significant. By the way, do you know if USPS "postmarks" the package the moment it receives it from the customer? So if I come in and send it on the 29th, will it be postmarked with the same date?

I can't. I'd never been married before my current spouse and none of the countries I'm resident/citizen of would issue me a document that would state so. For the visa interview I just typed up an affidavit of single status and they were okay with it. So I can't provide anything on my part. My wife, however, were married twice before me and she has the divorce decrees. I just don't want to bloat the package if those are not necessary.

I'm on a K1 visa. Am I missing anything? Do I need to include USC's divorce decrees and marriage licenses from the previous marriages? This is my first marriage. So far in the package are: Form I-485 Proof of relationship compilation file (pictures, remittances, chat and call logs, etc.) Form I-864 Last year's tax return Last year's tax transcript Last year's W2s This year's pay stubs Employment verification letter USC's birth certificate photocopy USC's passport bio page photocopy Form I-765 Form G-1145 Copy of the vaccination worksheet from the exam overseas Copy of my passport's bio page Copy of the stamps in my passport AOS + biometrics fee payment Cover letter Copy of the I-129F NOA 2 (approval) Copy of the I-94 Copy of my birth certificate with translation Certified copy of our marriage license 2 passport-style photos

After. I wouldn’t even let them start the inspection before they understood that the envelope was not to be tampered with.

I’m not sure. Maybe. But it didn’t seem to aggravate them. I guess for people who are not as paranoid as me it will be better to not do that indeed Haha. They probed the envelope with a little piece of sticky tape. I wondered why. Now I think I know

Why is that? You think that’ll make the security overly suspicious? But that envelope is fragile. And what if they just open it before you even have the time to say anything?

Okay, here’s my report. Nobody demanded a return ticket. Everything went smooth. Thanks everybody!

Okay, so first of all, I’m in the States with my fiancé! I handed over the envelope fully intact and got the K1 stamp. No questions asked except for “Is this your first time here on this visa?”. The officer just gave me the passport back and said that I have 90 days to get married. There was a situation at the Istanbul airport which got me anxious. Other than going through the standard X-ray conveyor belt, they had this 3-step security check at the gate. The first 2 steps was they checked my visa. Yep, twice. The third was them opening our bags and going through our stuff. So before I even let them open my backpack I asked the guy if he spoke English and he just gave me a blank stare. I tried to explain to him that I have a fragile envelope that can’t be opened anyway. Then came his supervisor that spoke the language and I reiterated that to him. In the end he said it’s okay, we don’t need to open it and they let me go. Other than that, it went pretty smooth. Thanks to everybody for the replies!

Thanks for the heads up. Not that I’m uncertain but it’s good to keep in mind.

The problem is that you can tell the truth in many different ways, word it differently, with the facts staying the same. Should an airline employee want to give me a hard time, in case I just say “indefinitely”, they can say “Well, your visa grants you the permission to be there for only 90 days”. My guess it’s best to say something like “I’m getting married within 90 days and then staying in the US with my wife indefinitely”. As for the overthinking part, it’s a lot of pressure to bear when a single mistake can potentially cost you and your partner future. At least, the version of it that we so desire. But yeah, I agree, it’s a little extreme.

How are we even supposed to answer that so they’re happy? What did you answer?

Well, now I’m worried significantly less thanks to replies like yours! Yeah, I guess they could use dogs, x-ray, metal detectors. It’s just that some people when granted authority get really high off of it and can go overboard. Thank you for your input, it has definitely helped my paranoia. That’s good to know! An unrelated question: did you have a one-way ticket and if so, did they give you a hard time about that? As in, demanded that you buy a return ticket from them? If we’re to assume that my sanity is still intact, I’m pretty sure I’m looking at it right now, haha. Thank you, that’s reassuring.

Yes, I have the envelope with me. Unfortunately, it’s a physical envelope with papers.

Well, that’s reaffirming. Thank you

Will read through that, thank you

Just curious about the “parole” thing, does it mean that the K1 process gets aborted and one will be in some weird semi-legal status in the US subject to court hearings and deportation?

Why do you think that? Have you heard of them letting people in with fully opened envelopes? I’ve read through this message board and only found about someone being paroled in because someone stole their bag with the envelope. But that of course ruined their K1 process. Also a lot of people with small tears have been let in, according to the posts here.