DarlingNikki

RFE response received - June 9th, 2015

Approval Notice dated - June 22nd, 2015

As a current student, I can understand why it may be necessary to seperate for a few years while you finish school and she begins school. My question for you is this... when you graduate are you planning to join her? I did not see it mentioned if you are currently working as well as attending school.

If there is no way for you to physically move with her while she attends school, I would suggest you make a preliminary check of your documents now to see where you stand as it regards ROC. What do you have and what will they be looking for (the guides will help with this)? Also, how far into the move will you be filing ROC? Will it be a year (or more) after she leaves or just a few months?

Hello... I'm a september filer... I need your advice. I got a letter in mail finally for my opened service request last month.. It says the typical "your case is still pending adjudication" answer.. and I will hear something by 2 month(???!). Its been already over 9 months, no RFEs no decision. Should I just wait as the letter says or what is my best option? Unlike many of you, I haven't got any RFE, approval, or interview... Nothing. I filed around Sept 15 to Vermont Center... Thanks in advance.

How did you submit the first service request? If it was thru the online portal, I would suggest physically calling and having them submit the request. If it was originally by phone, first I would call again and make sure you mention your case is outside normal processing time. While they are doing that, it may be beneficial to contact your local representative so their office can make an inquiry.

Got so excited today to get a text about case being update. Unfortunately, it was false hope. Checked the site and all it said was "birth date was updated." Now I am sitting here wondering why a birth date has to be updated.... It hasn't changed. Smh. Le sigh.

They claim we didn't send sufficient proof of a bonafide marriage.

They noted we sent:

• Copy of marriage cert.
• Copy of our joint account bank statement
• Copy of health insurance
• Copy of Credit card
• Copy of lease

all in both our names....

We also sent:

• Tax- married filing separately because I have a business and I didn't want him to partake on any of that. Should I re-send with a later explaining that? His name appears on the tax return.
• Verizon bill. This has both our names. I don't know why they missed that. Should I re-send?
• Of course, our ID's showing the same addresses.

Here's the "issue":

• I lost my job in May 2013, when I decided to create a small business. So, aside of the noted above, there's nothing else. In July 2014 we moved to an apartment rented by my own mother. I failed to add an affidavit from her stating that we both live there and that we're paying her rent which includes utilities. Should I include that with the RFE?
• Now I'm working, so I can print out the pay stubs with the new address and explain away my unemployment.
• We do not have a car.
• I do not have a 401K, he does. I asked him to add me.

I will ask for:

• Letters stating our marriage

What else should I add?

Please help...... any ideas?

In the same boat. I think the suggestions given are about the same as I got - especially the letters from friends. I didn't do that the first time. Also, with the rental situation from your mother, definitely include a letter explaining that or have her write something up stating that you both live together etc.

Question: Should you resubmit the docs you sent the first time, or just the new items?

On another note, these evidences are so ridiculous because many of my "legitimately married" American friends have pre-nups, separation of property, separate bank accounts and yet they are still considered married. These laws and processes are so out of date with the Global world we're living in! (End Rant!)

Good luck with sending it off!! don't forget to send return receipt so you have proof.

Same thing I'm always saying!

RFE Received this morning. Dated March 16th

Idk what else to add to the list of things we sent. ::shrugs::

All these approvals are exciting!

Question:I only see that danzz mentioned it. But have you all received notification online before receiving your NOA in the mail?

Not sure if the phone will work as noted above. However, if your fiancé does not yet have Whatsapp on his phone, tell him to download it immediately. Free texting app and he can use it on wifi. So, in the case he can't use his credit on the phone, he can send you a message via whatsapp. Pretty sure Atlanta International had free wifi -assuming this is his port of entry. Oh... You will need to have the app also.

A friend of mine submitted his I751 back in september and did his biometrics in October. Today he called USCIS after checking the status of his case and seeing that documentation was sent to him that he never received. He was told his case was closed and a decision had been but the person he spoke to could not tell why or what the decision was. He was also told that it was never assigned to a case worker!! Has anyone had any experiences like or similar to his.

I have heard of action being taken in a case and the notice not being received. Most times it has been an error with the postal service or some sort of address mishap. However, It is very early in the process if they filed in September for the case to be resolved.

If your friend called they should be able to receive some information on the case status - or at the very least have another notice sent regarding the case status. He/she will need documentation for their case if there are any issues. I would suggest they call back and request to speak to a second tier representative.

I've watched the first season and will watch the second season. I agree with others that there is a definite deception factor because the show doesn't discuss the process at all. However, the fact is... The show doesn't discuss the process at all.

I think it's focus is following the lives of couples that have decided to take this journey and now are at the point of living together in that 90 day crunch. Anyone who has gone through this process knows some if not all of the specific experience they are describing- arrival in the US, finally being a step closer to actually building your life together, adjusting to living together, and for some planning a wedding.

I do think the couple backgrounds would help make the show more realistic and less scripted. I mean one guy actually lived and worked in his spouses country so her moving to the US was their next step because his company brought him back. Those details make the stories more relatable, in my opinion. But then again, this is a reality tv show! Who are we to expect anything resembling real life?!?!

From the updates on the site, it seems all the couples are still together. They've all done one year follow up interviews, however, one couple has decided not to be shown in the follow up video airing.

Season 2 starts tonight and there are some new and different couples as someone mentioned earlier. I'll check back in for opinions from anyone that decides to watch. Lol

Got the letter for biometrics a few days ago, was thinking of doing an early bio but I'm going to be busy the next few weeks and the time I got is actually pretty convenient for my schedule so I think I'll just keep it.

Was thinking the same thing, but with work and school there is just no time. I'll probably just try to go in early the day of!

Ok so I got my biometrics done today!!!!!!I I went to Elizabeth location today and explained I that I have two major exams this Tuesday. They said that they're not allowed to let people get their BIOs done early. I got upset and decided to drive 1,5h to Philadelphia. It was the best decision I've made in a long time. My Biometrics were done in less than 10 minutes, no questions asked. They even omitted the fact that there was a mistake in my lastname. I was the only one there For anyone who wishes to get the biometrics done early I strongly suggest that you go to ASC in Philly. Wonderful staff, great experience.

Going to try and do this at our local office on Monday. Hope they do not give us a hard time!

Go ahead and accept the offer out of state!

My husband and I recently went through the same exact thing. Matter of fact, he accepted the offer just as his green card (2yr) was expiring. However, as someone mentioned earlier, he wasn't required to show his green card for the position. He showed them his valid, out of state, drivers license and his social security card (without any exceptions). Most importantly, he put on the I-9 that he was a legal permanent resident (this is your current status). This allows the employer to ask about your immigration status if they are concerned, but does not raise unnecessary concern.

If the employer should ask about your immigration status, I would suggest you show them the card and extension. However, I wouldn't put myself into that situation when it is not necessary. FYI - My husband accepted the position and is still working with ROC now pending. His employer never asked for GC or inquired about immigration status, but they are well aware he is not a US Citizen.

Good luck with the position!

California Service Center (16 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved

XAGIT.................09/02/14......09/04/14......10/01/14......--/--/--
LUNABORIKEN...........09/04/14......09/09/14......10/01/14......--/--/--
NATALIEBLAKE..........09/04/14......09/08/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
AMY_AND_VICTOR........09/04/14......09/08/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
ANOTHERLOSTSOUL.......09/06/14......09/08/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
CHARLIE3..............09/08/14......09/09/14......09/30/14......--/--/-- (Early biometrics: 9/19/14)
ATHENA13..............09/09/14......09/11/14......10/06/14......--/--/--
CESARE................09/09/14......09/12/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
MK&M..................09/22/14......--/--/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
LONGJOURNEY2014.......09/22/14......09/27/14......10/16/14......--/--/--

INLUV.................09/26/14......09/29/14......--/--/--......--/--/--

TAMALE1...............09/26/14......10/02/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
THISAMERICANLIFE......09/27/14......09/29/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
DARE448...............09/30/14......10/01/14......--/--/--......--/--/--

BROKENNESS............09/30/14......10/02/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
RANAJUATENSE..........09/30/14......10/01/14......--/--/--......--/--/--

Vermont Service Center (19 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved

GC2012................09/11/14......09/15/14......10/17/14......--/--/--
MOCHAMICH.............09/11/14......09/15/14......10/16/14......--/--/--

LOVEDANCE.............09/11/14......09/15/14......10/06/14......--/--/--
TRU_LOVES_JOURNEY.....09/12/14......09/16/14......10/16/14......--/--/--
GOODAVA...............09/12/14......09/16/14......10/14/14......--/--/--
ONESTEPMORE...........09/12/14......09/15/14......10/17/14......--/--/--
DARLINGNIKKI..........09/13/14......09/16/14......10/16/14......--/--/--
MEZAMO................09/15/14......09/18/14......10/14/14......--/--/--
BREGAN................09/15/14......09/17/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
SARAH FAE.............09/16/14......09/17/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
VILYA.................09/16/14......09/22/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
ASTRALEDGE............09/16/14......09/22/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
THECHOOSEN1...........09/17/14......09/22/14......10/22/14......--/--/--
WAITING_FOR_AOS.......09/18/14......09/22/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
SOJU..................09/18/14......09/22/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
DANZZ.................09/22/14......09/23/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
PLASTMASSA............09/25/14......--/--/14......--/--/--......--/--/--

JOHN8503..............09/30/14......10/02/14......--/--/--......--/--/--

INQZTVE...............09/30/14......10/01/14......--/--/--......--/--/--

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NOA Date = The Receipt Date on your original NOA letter
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Wow, I haven't checked my mail since last Wednesday. I guess that's my attempt to not drive myself crazy. I'll check today too see if bio letter arrived.

Knowing my luck it wont be there and I'll drive myself absolutely mad wondering why I've been left behind!

I can see biometrics aren't coming at any swift pace. However, looks like almost everyone has their NOA1!

Steps in the right direction!

Inluv added to CSC! Good luck

California Service Center (13 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved
XAGIT.................09/02/14......09/04/14......10/01/14......--/--/--
LUNABORIKEN...........09/04/14......09/09/14......10/01/14......--/--/--
NATALIEBLAKE..........09/04/14......09/08/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
AMY_AND_VICTOR........09/04/14......09/08/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
ANOTHERLOSTSOUL.......09/06/14......09/08/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
CHARLIE3..............09/08/14......09/09/14......09/30/14......--/--/-- (Early biometrics: 9/19/14)
ATHENA13..............09/09/14......09/11/14......10/06/14......--/--/--
CESARE................09/09/14......09/12/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
MK&M..................09/22/14......09/--/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
LONGJOURNEY2014.......09/22/14......09/27/14......--/--/--......--/--/--

INLUV.................09/26/14......09/--/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
THISAMERICANLIFE......09/27/14......09/--/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
DARE448...............09/29/14......09/--/14......--/--/--......--/--/--


Vermont Service Center (16 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved
GC2012................09/11/14......09/15/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
MOCHAMICH.............09/11/14......09/15/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
TRU_LOVES_JOURNEY.....09/12/14......09/16/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
GOODAVA...............09/12/14......09/16/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
ONESTEPMORE...........09/12/14......09/15/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
DARLINGNIKKI..........09/13/14......09/16/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
MEZAMO................09/15/14......09/18/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
BREGAN................09/15/14......09/17/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
SARAH FAE.............09/16/14......09/17/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
VILYA.................09/16/14......09/22/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
ASTRALEDGE............09/16/14......09/22/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
THECHOOSEN1...........09/17/14......09/22/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
WAITING_FOR_AOS.......09/18/14......09/22/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
SOJU..................09/18/14......09/22/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
DANZZ.................09/22/14......09/23/14......--/--/--......--/--/--
PLASTMASSA............09/25/14......09/--/14......--/--/--......--/--/--


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Date of I-751 = The Date you sent your application
NOA Date = The Receipt Date on your original NOA letter
Biometrics = The Date of your biometrics appointment
Approved = The Date your case was approved

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Can I just walkin once I get the Bio letter? Is there any eligibility for it?

This is dependent on your local office. You can try and walk in with the letter. If they continue with the process, there will be no issue.

If they tell you they can not process the biometrics on that date, you will have to wait until the date of your appointment.

what's the benefit of early bio?

From what I know, just gets that step out the way earlier. It's like ticking off a box.

NOA1 dated 9/16 received. I can't update chart on my iPad right now. If anyone gets to it before me, thanks.

My check was cashed yesterday. No NOA yet.

VSC checked my checks yesterday too. What a relief!!!

Check accepted 9/18/14 bank info shows - Check Converted ACH - VSC FIELD OFFICE PAYMENT $590.00

Ditto! Now for that NOA! At least we're moving

Sounds pretty strong. I agree with Seth though, it couldn't hurt to add the DL's. Good luck!

Hi,

Below is the list of my package. Please let me know if I need to include anything else.

Thanks for your help.

• A check for $590, which includes $505 application and $85 biometric fees
• Form I-751
• Front and back copies of USCIS Form I-551 (Permanent Resident Card)
• Copy of our son birth certificate
• Copy of our marriage certificate
• Copies of our passports and social security cards
• Copies of our joint US tax returns as well as IRS transcripts filed for the year 2012 and 2013
• Copies of statements from our joint checking and credit card accounts. Also the mortgage statements paid with joint checking account every month.
• Copy of the vehicle registrations and insurances of our two cars that we bought together, showing joint ownerships
• Copy of final good faith estimate from title company showing we bought the house. couldn't find the deed.
• Copy of our health insurance cards showing I, my wife, and my son on it.
• Copy of our pictures, airline reservations for some vacations since we married

This looks like a strong list. I can't think of anything specific missing.

Seems like VSC is getting back up. Anyone's check been cashed?

Not mine, as of today.

Just make sure you have added the copy (front and back) of the resident card.

No passport photos necessary. Good luck!

You'll be fine. They have my form for 3 days but still haven't cashed my checks. I'm starting to worry that something is wrong.

VSC is definitely moving slow on accepting new filings. But... As long as it's not returned, I will be patient. We will all probably get them in the same couple days time frame.