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Oh, I see... nothing to be worried about then... hehe...
Thanks for the reply, unforgettablefire...
No worries whatsoever and CONGRATS on your NOAs!!!
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Hello, everyone!
I received my NOA today for I-485, I-131 and I-765... I noticed that they did not put anything under the Priority Date, is this good or bad?
I have nothing written under the Priority Date date either on my NOAs
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Yepey!
:dance: Just got my NOAs today!By the way did you get the same info written on the NOA for the I-485 and I-175??? In mines they both mention Biometrics...
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Yepey! :dance: Just got my NOAs today!
AWESOME NEWS!! USCIS seem to be moving pretty fast!
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TO ALL MARCH FILERS:
Just thought it would be great to start with the thread for all AOS March filers. We will submit our AOS application on Monday (March3). So, with all the rest who are filing this March come and sign up! Good luck to all MARCH FILERS!
Just got my NOAs for my I-130, I-485, I-765 and I-131!!!
Now for some reason they mention biometrics in two of the NOAs (I-485 and I-765) does this mean they will send me to Biometrics twice? I just assumed since I enclosed the aforementioned applications in the same package when I posted my AOS it would all be related to the same applicant.
Nonetheless this is all good news, at least i know they got the application alright!
Good luck everybody!
Congratulations!!!
Checked our bank account sgain.. and nothing
.. also started worring that we attached only 4 photos and not 6 .... Hopefully we will not get RFE because of that Thanks so much! I'm sure if they need more pictures or info from you they will be in touch! You'll be hearing from them soon enough nonetheless.
GOOD LUCK TO YOU TOO!!!
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Hi!
I am very confused as I used to track my case online (K1 visa) without any problem!
I received by mail 3 receipt numbers for I-485, I-131 and I-765. All starting with the MSC letters and none of them work when I enter them in the USCIS.gov website.
I also received the biometrics appointment that mentions the same receipt numbers.
Is it the website that has a problem?
Any clue?
I tried to call them without success!
Thank you for your help!
Hi I received my NOAs today and I have the same problem. However for what i read on this forum it takes a while for USCIS to upload your status online. However and idea could be to register with USCIS on their website and that why we might be able to get some updates via e-mail!
Hope this helps and good luck!
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TO ALL MARCH FILERS:
Just thought it would be great to start with the thread for all AOS March filers. We will submit our AOS application on Monday (March3). So, with all the rest who are filing this March come and sign up! Good luck to all MARCH FILERS!
Just got my NOAs for my I-130, I-485, I-765 and I-131!!!
Now for some reason they mention biometrics in two of the NOAs (I-485 and I-765) does this mean they will send me to Biometrics twice? I just assumed since I enclosed the aforementioned applications in the same package when I posted my AOS it would all be related to the same applicant.
Nonetheless this is all good news, at least i know they got the application alright!
Good luck everybody!
That's quick and indeed a very good news! Anyway, did the NOAs show the same dates of biometrics schedule? Kinda curious now. Well, hope you can update us with any information that you might get soon with regards to this matter. Oh, we wish we will have ours NOAs soon. Getting so excited everyday!
Thanks so much! I'm sure you will be getting your NOAs soon! It seems USCIS are going through things quite fast this month. I only got the NOAs for the application forms I enclosed with my AOS package (I-130, I-485, I-765 and I-131) in two of the NOAs (I-485 and I-765) they mention the same information which is written as following:
The above information has been received. Please notify us immediately if any of the above information is incorrect. If you find it necessary to contact this office in writing you must include a copy of this receipt with your inquiry.
BIOMETRICS-
The next step is to have your biometrics taken, if required, at a US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Application Support Centre (ASC).
PLEASE NOTE-
USCIS WILL SCHEDULE YOUR BIOMETRICS APPOINTMENT. You will be receiving an appointment notice with a specific time, date and place where you will have your fingerprints and/or photos taken.
WHAT TO BRING TO Your Appointment-
Please bring this letter and your photo identification to your appointment. Acceptable kinds of photo identification are:
• a passport or national photo identification issued by your country,
• a driver's license,
• a military photo identification, or
• a state-issued photo identification card.
If you don't bring this letter and photo identification, we cannot process you.
Please bring a copy of all receipts notices received from USCIS in relation to your current application for benefits.
The rest of the letter explains about how to contact the local office for processing times (it just gives a 1-800 number) and how you can check your status online by visiting visit www.uscis.gov. However when I tried checking for mine it came out as "error" since the numbers I could find on my NOAs did not start with EAC, WAC, LIN, or SRC as mention on the USCIS website. And to be honest i don't really know what this means. My receipt number starts with MSC.
I'm assuming now next step is to wait for the Biometrics appointment letter.
Hope all this info helps!!!
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TO ALL MARCH FILERS:
Just thought it would be great to start with the thread for all AOS March filers. We will submit our AOS application on Monday (March3). So, with all the rest who are filing this March come and sign up! Good luck to all MARCH FILERS!
Just got my NOAs for my I-130, I-485, I-765 and I-131!!!
Now for some reason they mention biometrics in two of the NOAs (I-485 and I-765) does this mean they will send me to Biometrics twice? I just assumed since I enclosed the aforementioned applications in the same package when I posted my AOS it would all be related to the same applicant.
Nonetheless this is all good news, at least i know they got the application alright!
Good luck everybody!
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TO ALL MARCH FILERS:
Just thought it would be great to start with the thread for all AOS March filers. We will submit our AOS application on Monday (March3). So, with all the rest who are filing this March come and sign up! Good luck to all MARCH FILERS!
Hello there! I just joined this forum and I also just posted about my personal experience on the forum.
Anyways just to let you guys know my hubby and I posted the AOS package on the 29th Feb via Fed Ex and it arrived in Chicago on Monday the 3rd March. My checks were cashed on the 7th March.
This is what we mailed for anyone out there needing some extra input (hope it helps):
Petition for Alien Relative:
• Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, with $355 check;
• Form G-325A, Biographic Information, for the petitioner with 1 photo of the beneficiary/applicant and 1
photo of the petitioner attached;
• Form G-325A, Biographic Information, for the beneficiary/applicant with 1 photo of the beneficiary/applicant
and 1 photo of the petitioner;
• Copy of marriage certificate;
• Copy of beneficiary/applicant’s divorce certificates;
• Copy of petitioner’s birth certificate;
• Copy of petitioner’s [California] Driver’s License;
• Copy of beneficiary/applicant’s birth certificate (plus a copy of the abridged birth certificate translation);
• Copy of biographic page of beneficiary/applicant’s current passport; and,
• Copy of beneficiary/applicant’s I-94 card under Visa Waiver Program [both sides].
Application to Adjust to Permanent Resident:
• Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status, with 2 photos attached, with $930 check in payment of the I-485
and $80 for biometrics;
• Copy of marriage certificate;
• Copy of beneficiary/applicant’s birth certificate (plus a copy of the abridged birth certificate translation);
• Copy of biographic page of beneficiary/applicant’s current passport;
• Copy of beneficiary/applicant’s I-94 card;
• Form I-693, Medical Examination, in a sealed envelope;
• Form I-864EZ, Affidavit of Support, submitted by petitioner;
-Copy of sponsor’s US birth certificate;
-Copy of sponsor’s 2007 Income Tax Return and W-2
-Copy of 2006 and 2005 sponsor’s W-2;
-Last 6 months pay-stubs; and,
-Letter of Employment Verification of petitioner.
Application for Employment Authorization:
• Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, with 2 photos attached;
• Copy of biographic page of beneficiary/applicant’s current passport; and,
• Copy of beneficiary/applicant’s I-94 card [both sides].
Application for Travel Document:
• Form I-131, with 2 photos attached;
• Copy of biographic page of beneficiary/applicant’s current passport; and,
• Copy of beneficiary/applicant’s I-94 card [both sides].
Bona Fide Documents:
• Joint Lease;
• Bank statements of the petitioner and beneficiary/applicant;
• Petitioner and beneficiary/applicant’s joint account credit cards;
• Petitioner and beneficiary/applicant’s cellphone account information;
• Petitioner’s sales receipt in the form of an e-mail showing flight ticket purchase for beneficiary/applicant
(copy of credit card used);
• Boarding passes;
• Correspondence from various sources showing that the petitioner and beneficiary/applicant live at
the same address;
• Written affidavits from third parties;
• A selection of letters demonstrating correspondence between the petitioner and beneficiary, and;
• Photographs of the petitioner and beneficiary/applicant.
Now it is waiting time.. Good luck to us all!!!
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12-16-07 Arrival in the US on tourist visa
02-13-08 Got married in Los Angeles
02-22-08 Civil Surgeon Appointment
02-29-08 Sent I-130, AOS, EAD, AP (Via FedEx) to Chicago
03-03-08 AOS Package arrived in Chicago
03-07-08 All Checks cashed
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Just a few important points....
It is very unlikely your case will be transfered to CSC and approved without interview and you entered on a tourist visa..... I have never seen anyone be approved without interview who did not come on a K visa....
If you entered the USA on a VWP you should not leave the US until you have your Greencard.... the VWP has conditions attached to it that you give up your right to appeal if you are found to be ineligible for immigration benefits.... If you were to use the AP and try to re-enter you could be denied entry and you would be abandoning your AOS... Your entry on the VWP is classed as being admitted into the USA, entry using the AP you are classed as being paroled into the USA.... there is a big legal difference... It is generally advised no to try using AP if you are doing AOS from a Tourist Visa or VWP.....
Kez
Thanks so much Kez! We don't have any intentions on leaving the country. We applied for AP since (just as the Employment Authorization) it was included for free in the AOS application and the immigration paralegal advised to do so in the remote case there was an emergency. I'm not planning to use even if I get it granted unless there is a family emergency, which I hope it won't be the case.
Thanks again for the information.
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Be prepared to get asked by USCIS how come you got married on the tourist visa, they are cracking down on it now, if it was spontaneous marriage where you did not invite guests and plan a big wedding you have no problems, otherwise you may have questions to answer as to why you did not go back to your country and file a K1 visa. Best of luck.
Hello there!I'm new to this forum. I entered the country as a visitor back in December 07. My bf and I decided to get married in the spur of the moment and I decided to stay in the US and apply for my AOS (as advised by an immigration paralegal) even though I still had ties in the UK (my country of residency), kind of crazy but such is love
We prepared our AOS package in a very organized manner. A folder with labels an separators indicating each and every one of the sections and the applications and checks required (I-130, I-485, I-765 and I-131), we also included bona-fide documents like joint bank accounts, lease, some bills (since I'm still waiting for my SSN we don't have many) as well as pictures showing our legitimate relationship and written affidavits from friends.
My questions are:
Since our checks have been cashed already, is this an indication they have started reviewing our case? (We still have not received a NOA).
We have checked the time lines of other people in here and it seems some VJrs wait quiet a long time for their checks to get cashed.
What is the next call of action as for now?
Any idea of how long the whole process will take?
Can anyone explain to me what exactly is Biometrics and what it involves?
Thanks so much. Your support and knowledge is very much appreciated!!!
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Timeline so far:
12-16-07 Arrival in the US on tourist visa
02-13-08 Got married in Los Angeles
02-22-08 Civil Surgeon Appointment
02-29-08 Sent I-130, AOS, EAD, AP (Via FedEx) to Chicago
03-03-08 AOS Package arrived in Chicago
03-07-08 All Checks cashed
Thanks so much for your reply. It wasn't a big wedding, we only had two friends with us. Nothing major since we plan to do something more formal with our respective families in the future. When I entered the country I wasn't even able to marry since I was awaiting my divorce papers from my previous marriage.
Hello there!I'm new to this forum. I entered the country as a visitor back in December 07. My bf and I decided to get married in the spur of the moment and I decided to stay in the US and apply for my AOS (as advised by an immigration paralegal) even though I still had ties in the UK (my country of residency), kind of crazy but such is love
We prepared our AOS package in a very organized manner. A folder with labels an separators indicating each and every one of the sections and the applications and checks required (I-130, I-485, I-765 and I-131), we also included bona-fide documents like joint bank accounts, lease, some bills (since I'm still waiting for my SSN we don't have many) as well as pictures showing our legitimate relationship and written affidavits from friends.
My questions are:
Since our checks have been cashed already, is this an indication they have started reviewing our case? (We still have not received a NOA).
We have checked the time lines of other people in here and it seems some VJrs wait quiet a long time for their checks to get cashed.
What is the next call of action as for now?
Any idea of how long the whole process will take?
Can anyone explain to me what exactly is Biometrics and what it involves?
Thanks so much. Your support and knowledge is very much appreciated!!!
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Timeline so far:
12-16-07 Arrival in the US on tourist visa
02-13-08 Got married in Los Angeles
02-22-08 Civil Surgeon Appointment
02-29-08 Sent I-130, AOS, EAD, AP (Via FedEx) to Chicago
03-03-08 AOS Package arrived in Chicago
03-07-08 All Checks cashed
If the checks are cashed it means that the NOA will be arriving in a couple of days. Cashing the money means your process has started. The next step will be the arrival of the biometrics appointment that will arrive in around a month after the 1st NOA's (here they will take the foreign spouse's fingerprints and picture for FBI name check and for Greencard use). After the biometrics you will be receiving the Employment Authorization Document (in case you applied for it) and the Advance Parole that will enable you to leave the country and come back w/o any problems (in case you applied for it as well). Lastly, comes the arrival of the Notification from USCIS about your interview date, and that will be the final step where an officer will either approve or deny your case .
About the duration of the process and the timeline of each step towards the permanent residence, well there is no exact period of time, all depends on your local USCIS office, the luck of getting transfered to the California SC, which means that if you get transfered, there wont be any interview and you will be approved automatically, there is not certainty nor way of know if you will be getting transfered since I guess is pure luck. Also, a RFE's (Request for evidence, if you made a mistake on your application or they need extra evidence and documentation) might slow down your process and at last, the dreaded name check from the FBI that had kept some couples in an immigration limbo for much as 2 years or more. There is a new change in the law that stated that if the FBI name check takes more than 6 months, USCIS has to issue the greencard but with the condition that if something comes up and the foreign spouse is considered unfit for an adjustment of status, USCIS has the right to cancel the green card and deport her/him.
Check my timeline so it can give you an idea of how long my process has taken.
Buena suerte en el proceso!!
Muchisimas gracias a ti por la ayuda!
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Hello there!
I'm new to this forum. I entered the country as a visitor back in December 07. My bf and I decided to get married in the spur of the moment and I decided to stay in the US and apply for my AOS (as advised by an immigration paralegal) even though I still had ties in the UK (my country of residency), kind of crazy but such is love
We prepared our AOS package in a very organized manner. A folder with labels an separators indicating each and every one of the sections and the applications and checks required (I-130, I-485, I-765 and I-131), we also included bona-fide documents like joint bank accounts, lease, some bills (since I'm still waiting for my SSN we don't have many) as well as pictures showing our legitimate relationship and written affidavits from friends.
My questions are:
Since our checks have been cashed already, is this an indication they have started reviewing our case? (We still have not received a NOA).
We have checked the time lines of other people in here and it seems some VJrs wait quiet a long time for their checks to get cashed.
What is the next call of action as for now?
Any idea of how long the whole process will take?
Can anyone explain to me what exactly is Biometrics and what it involves?
Thanks so much. Your support and knowledge is very much appreciated!!!
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Timeline so far:
12-16-07 Arrival in the US on tourist visa
02-13-08 Got married in Los Angeles
02-22-08 Civil Surgeon Appointment
02-29-08 Sent I-130, AOS, EAD, AP (Via FedEx) to Chicago
03-03-08 AOS Package arrived in Chicago
03-07-08 All Checks cashed
The fact that they have cashed your check is a bit independent of the reviewing of your case. I heard they take them separately from the application when they receive them. However it is always a good sign because it's part of the process.
Some checks get cashed fast some not. It usually takes around 10-14 days from the time they receive the package till you receive the NOA (Notice of Action) in the snail mail. That document lets you know that they officially started working on your case.
The next thing to do is wait: wait for your NOA, when you have it you can enter (or try to enter) the case numbers on uscis.gov, and hope to see touches or movement on it. However not all cases are uploaded online. So if it's not there don't worry.
Then expect a biometrics appointment later to come in soon and attend the biometrics. After that you wait for either transfer or interview.
The process from applying-GC can take as little as 3 months and as long as 2 years+++ if you are stuck in FBI namecheck. On average it's 6-8 months.
Check your local office processing dates to get an idea there: https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/ptimes.jsp
The biometrics is a simple appointment where an immigration officer takes your fingerprints and your picture. You can check some reviews here: http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/ (select your local office)
You might want to enter your timeline in your signature (control panel -> edit signature0 and enter it here as well: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/intro.php
Good luck on your journey.
THANKS A BUNCH!
I'm happy to wait having my sweetie next to me who is giving me encouragement as support and I believe this forum will be very handy too! Seeing how other people are coping in the same situation is extremely valuable. -
Hello there!
I'm new to this forum. I entered the country as a visitor back in December 07. My bf and I decided to get married in the spur of the moment and I decided to stay in the US and apply for my AOS (as advised by an immigration paralegal) even though I still had ties in the UK (my country of residency), kind of crazy but such is love
We prepared our AOS package in a very organized manner. A folder with labels an separators indicating each and every one of the sections and the applications and checks required (I-130, I-485, I-765 and I-131), we also included bona-fide documents like joint bank accounts, lease, some bills (since I'm still waiting for my SSN we don't have many) as well as pictures showing our legitimate relationship and written affidavits from friends.
My questions are:
Since our checks have been cashed already, is this an indication they have started reviewing our case? (We still have not received a NOA).
We have checked the time lines of other people in here and it seems some VJrs wait quiet a long time for their checks to get cashed.
What is the next call of action as for now?
Any idea of how long the whole process will take?
Can anyone explain to me what exactly is Biometrics and what it involves?
Thanks so much. Your support and knowledge is very much appreciated!!!
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Timeline so far:
12-16-07 Arrival in the US on tourist visa
02-13-08 Got married in Los Angeles
02-22-08 Civil Surgeon Appointment
02-29-08 Sent I-130, AOS, EAD, AP (Via FedEx) to Chicago
03-03-08 AOS Package arrived in Chicago
03-07-08 All Checks cashed
First welcome to VJ and congratulations on your wedding...
Once your application is received it is checked for signatures and correct fees.... the checks are sent for cashing and then it joins the queue for processing... initial processing is done at the service center and a NOA1 is issued, after that a Biometrics appointment is set up at your local ASC where they will take your photograph and your digital finger prints, your biometric info is then used for security checks and your details are passed to the FBI for name checks to be done.... then your case papers are passed to your local office for interview... you will then get a letter telling where and when you need to attend and what evidence you will need to bring with you..
It can take anything from a few months to a few years.... every case is different....
Good Luck
Kez
THANK YOU KINDLY FOR YOUR PROMPT REPLY!
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Hello there!
I'm new to this forum. I entered the country as a visitor back in December 07. My bf and I decided to get married in the spur of the moment and I decided to stay in the US and apply for my AOS (as advised by an immigration paralegal) even though I still had ties in the UK (my country of residency), kind of crazy but such is love
We prepared our AOS package in a very organized manner. A folder with labels an separators indicating each and every one of the sections and the applications and checks required (I-130, I-485, I-765 and I-131), we also included bona-fide documents like joint bank accounts, lease, some bills (since I'm still waiting for my SSN we don't have many) as well as pictures showing our legitimate relationship and written affidavits from friends.
My questions are:
Since our checks have been cashed already, is this an indication they have started reviewing our case? (We still have not received a NOA).
We have checked the time lines of other people in here and it seems some VJrs wait quiet a long time for their checks to get cashed.
What is the next call of action as for now?
Any idea of how long the whole process will take?
Can anyone explain to me what exactly is Biometrics and what it involves?
Thanks so much. Your support and knowledge is very much appreciated!!!
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Timeline so far:
12-16-07 Arrival in the US on tourist visa
02-13-08 Got married in Los Angeles
02-22-08 Civil Surgeon Appointment
02-29-08 Sent I-130, AOS, EAD, AP (Via FedEx) to Chicago
03-03-08 AOS Package arrived in Chicago
03-07-08 All Checks cashed
AOS FILERS - March 2008
in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas
Posted
I was about to ask if it was worth it to open an account with USCIS to check our status online. Everytime I typed in all the receipt numbers from my NOAs I got the following message:
Validation Error(s)
You must correct the following error(s) before proceeding:
* Case Status Retrieval Failed
* This Receipt Number cannot be found at this time in this automated system. Please check your case receipt number to see if it is correct. If you have questions or concerns about your case status, please contact the National Customer Service Center.
For what I have researched on this forum it seems a lot of us are having the same issues while checking our status online. At least we got our NOAs and it seems that USCIS are doing something about our personal cases. Let's hope we get sent to Biometrics soon!
Good luck!