lesleysizeland

I would say if your that worried about pictures go back to the courthouse dressed up and take some pictures, they will never know its not on the day but the main thing you need to show is your married!! You have your marriage certificate right?

As for the lease, if they cannot add you to the lease can they at least write a letter to say that you both live at xyz and that they have been unable to add you to the lease because you do not have a SSN. The only evidence i had was my lease and my joint bank account. We did have a bigger wedding so we brought the pictures, wedding cards etc but honestly she only looked through all of the pictures cause she was nosey!

Again, as soon as you apply for AOS apply for your work visa and when that comes through go straight to the SS Office and get your SSN. You never know, you may get it before you get your interview but remember, they know we face all these hurdles so i would not stress as much.

Hi,

I am hoping someone can help me, i had my AOS interview on 21st Jan and was approved. The lady took my I-94 card out of my passport and took my AP forms as she said i would not need these now. To date i have not heard anything from USCIS so decided to call today as i am going home to England on 8th April but nothing has been stamped in my passport, Immigration officer took my AP's and i have not received my GC.

Anyway, i called USCIS today and they told me that my case was still waiting approval and although they didn't think i was lying about the approval i do not have an approval notice and basically my case is still sat in Oklahoma and has been since 21st Jan. I have an info pass appointment tomorrow hoping that someone will give me an AP document and tell me why my case is just sat in Oklahoma and why i have not been sent an approved letter even though i was approved on 21st Jan.

Has anyone else been through this? Will i struggle to be given AP? I am so worried that i am going to lose the money for my flights and not be able to go home just because an immigration officer cant pull her finger out her #### and send my case forward for approval/GC.

Any advice will be appreciated.

Thanks

Edit: grammar.

Thanks for directing me to your explanation of your AOS interview, put me at ease. It also made me chuckle as I am English, husband American obviously. I arrived in the States at the end of June, my husband and I got married on 10th Sept and we applied for AOS on 6th Oct - Exactly the same timeline as you guys!! Congrats on your AOS Approval.

Edit: grammar.

Thanks both of you, this just does not seem as much work as the K1 so i was worrying we did not have everything!! He has life insurance with me being the person who receives the money so ill make sure he prints that and we also have joint health insurance so i can bring that too. Thanks very much.

Hi

I am wondering if someone would be able to help me, my husband and I have our AOS interview on Friday and the letter that was sent to me asks for:

All documentation establishing your eligibility for Lawful Permanent Resident Status - what is this? Will it just be my marriage certificate, birth certificate & passport with K1 Visa and I-94 card in it?

Original and Copy of each supporting document that you submitted with your application - what would this be? We did not send any supporting documents with our AOS package but do have proof of joint bank account, proof of joint lease on apartment, proof of joint cell phone bill, photo's from wedding......do we need anything else?

We submitted a sealed envelope with our medical and vaccinations and affidavit of support with pay slips, W2's and letter from my husbands boss - on the letter it states we do not need to bring this information if we have already submitted it. Do you think we should bring copies or will we not be asked about it if we have already submitted?

Anything else you think we should bring other than my passport, EAD, Letters from USCIS, my birth certificate, his birth certificate, AP's, his passport, our marriage certificate and proof of relationship then please let me know.

Thanks

Lesley

I have been having the same problem with getting an SSN. I applied for one just over 6weeks ago & still have no SSN card. Knowing that i had plenty of time to apply for one before my I-94 expired. Now my I-94 has expired, so no chance in getting a SSN now. Even though i called the social security office today to find out whats happened.. The woman wasn't helpful at all, all i was told was i had to go to the office in person to find out what's happened..

When you get your EAD get straight back down there and reapply. It is so annoying though as no one seems to be able to help you and when you have stuck to the rules someone else screws up and your left hanging. Id love to be working right now but instead i am chasing a SSN and getting no-where! Good luck with yours

Thanks everyone, i applied for a SSN nearly two weeks ago and have been chasing it each week, i also contacted our local senator so am waiting to hear from her. I think next week i may just pop to the office that Dodi was talking about. This is now beyond a joke. I do however have my AOS interview on the 21st Jan, does anyone know if i can ask them about the SAVE database or the reason i have not been issued a SSN?

I Quit - i have done some of your suggestions but nothing has helped to date. I appreciate everyone's feedback because maybe, just maybe someone else would have gone through this and could help somewhere.

Thanks

Hi

I have been in the country 6 months and have been trying to get a SSN, without luck! I keep being told i am not in the database. I entered on a K1 and have called USCIS, DOS, SS Office.....does anyone know who i can call to find out if i am in the SAVE database or if there is a problem? I have my EAD but am unable to obtain a job without my SSN.

Thanks

I can take several weeks for USCIS to update the S.A.V.E. system as to immigrations status. SSA cannot issue a SSN until they can confirm K-1 visa entry, EAD approval or Green-card Approval.

Did you enter on a K-1 fiancee visa?? If so you should have applied for SSN within 75 days of entry on the K-1, after that and you have to wait for EAD or Green-Card to apply for SSN. Only persons authorized to work in the USA can apply for a SSN, a person who enters the USA on most NON-Immigrant visas are NOT authorized to work.

Entered on K1, applied twice before my I-94 expired (as they screwed up the first time and gave me wrong info) and applied for a third time with my EAD (Work Authorization), i have been in the States for 6 months so confused why the database would not have been updated by now.

Thanks

I have been in the States since the beginning of July and have applied for a SSN 3 times with no luck. The first time we got told i was not in the system and it would take about 12 weeks for it to come and i may as well cancel and reapply in a few weeks time. The 2nd time i am pretty sure the lady did not send off my docs, i called after waiting for 8 weeks and again we were told I was not in the system but as my I-94 had expired we couldnt get one anyway. (We applied in enough time before my I-94 was due to expire, it was there fault for not sending off the documents.) Anyway, my EAD arrived and we went and applied again last week to be told it could take about 6 weeks due to me not being in the system - WTH?!

My question is why am i still not in the system after 6 months of being in the States? We have our GC Interview on the 21st Jan so its not like the government have forgotten i am here.....it is very frustrating as i cannot be put on the lease or join my husbands bank account without a SSN, i even have work authorization but am still unable to work without a SSN. Has this happened to anyone else?

I have contacted the local congressman and they are willing to look into this for me but i am wondering, before i complete all the forms for them, if anyone else has had a similar experience?

Thanks

Hi Everyone

My husband and i have our interview for our Green Card on jan 21st and although a list has been sent i just wanted to confirm what everyone else took to the interview? Also, does anyone know if my interview is on the 21st will i receive my Work Authorization before this or will i need to wait until the interview is approved?

Thanks

Lesley

thanks guys! yeah we have all of the paperwork completely ready... and then we realized that your passport number changes with every new passport (which i suppose makes sense. the idea being that if your passport got stolen, it couldnt be used, ect) but it also definitely has got us a bit worried about making all of our dates for everything. guess we can just hope for the best. i am hoping that bc of the hold up at CSC (no one processed for several months) us being at the beginning wave of new applications maybe we will get things a bit sooner because they wont be backlogged... oh well a girl can dream, right? haha

You said his passport is only 8 years old, i have an english passport and it is valid for 10 years, is his about to expire? Is he going to expedite his passport otherwise he will be waiting a few weeks which will hold up your medical. I am pretty sure i had to take my passport to the medical.

I had returned all of my packet 3 by November (had my medical end of Nov) but did not get an interview date until Feb 5th. I do not want to sound like a party pooper but it slows down A LOT in England because the embassy is closed for Christmas, Boxing Day and any other bank holidays plus New Year, i think you should prepare yourselves for a later wedding but i wish you all the best and hope it works out for you.

Lesley

The topic says it all. I want to withdraw my petitions like asap. Is there a templete somewhere ? How do I go about doing this ?

Thanks

Oasis

Sorry to hear this.

If it is anything like England then you can just send a letter stating your name & beneficiary name stating you would like to stop the process, maybe send in a copy of your NOA1 for their reference.

Your really not that far in the process so you could probably just wait for your NOA2 and either send in a letter with both of your names and your case number or just not send in packet 3 forms. Eventually the NOA2 will expire and the beneficiary cannot go ahead without you as you will need to send in the Affidavit of Support forms.

Good Luck

Just to clarify, they only make exceptions if they're deployed... from everything i've read that is.

We do not need any 'exceptions' he is only away for 6 weeks. The only reason i asked was so we could contact them if needed. Thanks for all your help though

Hello

My husband and I sent off our AOS package yesterday and USCIS received it today. My husband found out today that he is being sent to Florida with the US Air Force for a 6 week training course. What i want to know is will this affect our AOS application? Is he needed for anything that may come about within the next 10 weeks?

Thanks

Lesley

Yeah, you do need your birth certificate at the interview. I personally think you would be fine because it is not on your passport but i am not gonna issue your visa. No one can really answer this question for you because it could go either way. If your super worried then you need to keep trying to call the embassy, maybe take the advice of the other VJer and just put your name plus your grandfathers name on all other forms from now and explain to the officer. Personally, if it was me, i would keep trying the embassy and see what they say.

You can call the london consulate and ask there advice. They do answer calls but the cost is 1.20 a min. If they cannot answer your question then they may give you the 'code' to email the Embassy and they can then tell you what to do.

Saying that, my mums name and birth place was different on my birth certificate so i put the correct info and nothing was said. Also, at interview, if i remember correctly, they only want to see your passport and if your passport states what you put on the form then maybe you will be ok.

That being said, in this game you do not want a 'maybe'. Call the embassy and see what they say, the cost of the call will put your mind at rest so will therefore be worth it. I cannot remember the number but you can find it on here, or someone may be able to tell you it?

Lesley

I just found this:

Operator Assisted Visa Information: 09042-450-100 (£1.20/min) Monday through Friday, between 8.00 am and 8:00 pm, and Saturday, between 09.00 am and 4.00 pm

Visa Information Line: 09068-200-290 (60p/min) 24 hrs only available in the U.K., within U.K. may be unavailable from some business telephones and mobile networks.

I did not know they had a visa information line so maybe try them first?

Good Luck!

Thanks AlinaH, I know the uscis would send RFE's when they see mistakes but we have been approved by them and now our file is with the London consulate which is why we're confused on what to do. One of the packet 3 forms (DS-230) also asks for other names used. We dont want to send packet 3 just yet (until we know for sure of what to do). If anyone else's got any more suggestions please do let us know.

You can call the london consulate and ask there advice. They do answer calls but the cost is 1.10 a min. If they cannot answer your question then they may give you the 'code' to email the Embassy and they can then tell you what to do.

Saying that, my mums name and birth place was different on my birth certificate so i put the correct info and nothing was said. Also, at interview, if i remember correctly, they only want to see your passport and if your passport states what you put on the form then maybe you will be ok.

That being said, in this game you do not want a 'maybe'. Call the embassy and see what they say, the cost of the call will put your mind at rest so will therefore be worth it. I cannot remember the number but you can find it on here, or someone may be able to tell you it?

Lesley

ok guys and gals another question today for you, on the G325A the example on VJ.com dont show the box filled in for ''Last occupation abroad if not shown above. (include all info requested above). ''This form is submitted in connection with an application for:''

naturalization

status as permanent resident

or other

im doing first step in the I-129petition packet please help with this simple question. i dont wanna make any mistakes.

we both have to fill out one copy of this right? and what do we each put for that block. thanks so much

The form is submitted in connection with an application for:

Other - I-129f (This is shown on the example forms)

As for the last occupation abroad, have you ever worked abroad? Beneficiary is abroad at the moment so just put your job history as requested. Petitioner - has he/she ever worked anywhere other than USA? If no, leave it blank but ensure you have completed the work history in the work history question, if yes, they have worked abroad and it was not within the last 5 years (so has not been added to the above work history question box) then add it to that box that is blank on the example form.

Hope that makes sense?

Lesley

Hello all,

new here so bear with me

when am sending Lori (fiance in US) my first letter of intent (used the example form on this forum which I will sign in blue ink before posting), do I need to get it notarized? or will signing and dating it being ok when sending it off in the mail to her (along with the G-325A form and passport photo)

(if so can anyone sign next to my signature to confirm it?)

also same applies to the second letter of intent the one i believe i bring to my interview.

Thanks in advance

Which country are you in? If you can update your timeline (if you need help let me know)

I processed my visa in England and you just need to sign and date the letter of intents. You only need to take a second letter of intent to the Embassy if your first one expired (if you interview is six months after you sent the I-129f Package). I think Patrick and I did get the second one's notorized but not 100% sure if you have to.

Lesley

Folks,

can anyone help. I have my interview in London in 2 weeks and I've just been reading up on it a bit. It seems the more I read the more questions I have!

I had sent in 2 photos for myself and my daughter with my forms, and have another 2 copies just in case I need them on the day. I read though that I need US sized photos and the normal photo booth ones won't be accepted. Apparently there are loads of stores surrounding the Embassy that offer US sized ones but my daughter is not coming to London with me.

Can anyone confirm if I definently need to source these and if so, give me suggestions on where to get them.

Warm regards,

Hi,

When i had my interview i did not want to leave my photo's to the last minute as my interview was in the morning...the embassy actually have a photo booth in the waiting area but i used something called www.paspic.com. All you need to do is get someone to take a picture of you/your daughter behind a white screen and then upload the photo and they make sure it is up to american visa standards, you will recieve your pics in the post in about 2 days.

Hope that helps :-)

Hello

I think i am starting to panic but can anyone confirm that if i am living in Oklahoma City do i still send all my AOS info to the Chicago address?

What USCIS office will be our closest one?

Thanks

This was my list. No RFE. Transferred to CSC. Didn't do I-693. Didn't send photos or relationship evidence. May not be perfect, but it worked.

I-485 (Adjustment of Status)

Photographs (2) of immigrant (passport type)

Photocopy of birth certificate of immigrant with translaton

Photocopy of passport biographical page and K1 visa page

Form G-325A Biographic Information Sheet (immigrant)

Form I-864 Affidavit of Support (by USC) with photocopies of supporting documents: This varies by each applicant so here's generic suggestions

---Employment letter

---3 tax returns including copies of W2s (Photocopy)

---six recent pay stubs (Photocopy)

(If needed)Form I-864 Affidavit of Support (by Co-sponsor) with photocopies of supporting documents:

---Proof of co-sponsors citizenship/status, ie US birth ceritificate, bio page of passport, naturalization papers, or LPR status

---Employment letter

---3 tax returns including copies of W2s (Photocopy)

---six recent pay stubs (Photocopy)

Photocopy of I-797 Notice of Action, I-129 Petition Approval Notice from USCIS (That's your NOA2)

Certified copy of Marriage Certificate

Photocopy of Form I-94 Arrival/Departure record (card from the plane, may be stapled in passport)

Form I-693 with the immunization section filled out by a US Civil Surgeon, signed and sealed by him. Read the instructions for the form.

or DS-3025 from UK medical if all shots were completed at Knightsbridge if you want to take that chance

I-765 (Employment Authorization)

Photographs (2) of immigrant (passport type)

Photocopy of passport biographical page and K1 visa page

Photocopy of Form I-94 Arrival/Departure record

I -131 (Advance Parole travel document)

Photographs (2) of immigrant (passport type)

Statement of circumstances that warrant issuance of advance parole

Photocopy of passport biographical page and K1 visa page

Photocopy of Form I-94 Arrival/Departure record

And a check for $1010 made out to the Department of Homeland Security

Great Thanks, look like were ready to send our stuff off then.

Hello

My husband (US Citizen) and I are getting our package ready to send off for our AOS. I have most things but just have a question about a couple things:

We have our certified marriage certificate, do we need to send any pictures from the wedding?

Do i need to send a copy of my husbands birth certificate or passport (i have copies of mine)

I have the following, do i need anything else?

• Money Order for the amount of $1010

• Form I-485: Petition for Alien Relative

• G-325A: Biographic Information

• I-693: Medical Examination

• I-864: Affidavit of Support and supporting documents

• I-765: Application for Employment Authorization

• Copy of Beneficiaries Passport (Biographical Page)

• Copy of Beneficiaries K1 Visa and entry stamp into the United States

• Copy of NOA2 “Approval” from I-129F

• Copy of Beneficiaries I-94 card (Front and Back)

• A copy of Beneficiaries Birth Certificate

• A certified copy of our Marriage Certificate

• Two passport photos of Beneficiary

Thank you

Lesley

Hi everyone, this is my first time posting, but I've read a bunch of really helpful info already and am very grateful for this site and for anybody's input! My fiance is English, and for the boxes labeled "Citizenship/Nationality", should he type in "British" or "United Kingdom"? Similarly, in the 129F application, under his "State/Country" box, do I just type in "England/UK"? Finally, when the form asks for "country of citizenship", do I type in "England", "United Kingdom", or "Great Britain"? Maybe it doesn't even matter too much how I format it exactly, but would just like to do everything to the letter. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

I do not think it really matters but in my opinion is would put:

Citizenship/Nationality - British

State/Country - I am from Oxford so i put Oxford as my State and England for the Country

Country of Citizenship - I put Great Britain or United Kingdom, the reason i did this is because technically our country is not England we are actually from Great Britain/United Kingdom but England/Ireland/Scotland/Wales make up United Kingdom/Great Britain. I also put this as on my passport it states that my passport is for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland so United Kingdom/Great Britain it is!

Too be honest, i am sure they will not pull you up on this but filling out these forms turns people in a wreck and makes you doubt and question everything!

Good Luck