AOS'rs...

[LeslienScott 6]

Hi all!

I am not yet at the stage of the game as you all are, as I'm still waiting for my interview for my K1. But, I have a question on AP...How long of a timeline is it from sending in AOS is it for when I'm allowed to travel? The reason I'm asking is that our wedding date is supposed to be Dec. 11th & we have a trip booked on April 7th 2011. Does that give me enough time to get my AP or should we change our wedding date for a day in Nov?

[Hugglebuggles 60]

That should be plenty of time. Generally, AP's are processed in 2 to 3 months tops, but of course there are always exceptions!

[Kimbear 53]

On June 30, 2010, we transferred this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS to our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location for processing and sent you a notice explaining this action.

Not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing...lol.

[LeslienScott 6]

That should be plenty of time. Generally, AP's are processed in 2 to 3 months tops, but of course there are always exceptions!

Thanks hugglebuggles! I should just start sending my questions directly to you! You always answer my silly questions & always have good advice.

[Colleens 40]

On June 30, 2010, we transferred this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS to our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location for processing and sent you a notice explaining this action.

Not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing...lol.

I got the same thing, and have the same sentiments....I hope we luck out and it goes quickly!!

[ashenflowers 5]

Hi all!

I am not yet at the stage of the game as you all are, as I'm still waiting for my interview for my K1. But, I have a question on AP...How long of a timeline is it from sending in AOS is it for when I'm allowed to travel? The reason I'm asking is that our wedding date is supposed to be Dec. 11th & we have a trip booked on April 7th 2011. Does that give me enough time to get my AP or should we change our wedding date for a day in Nov?

Eek... for me that's cutting it a bit close, because if you think about it, you won't be sending AP/AOS until you can get a copy of the marriage certificate... how long does it take for you to get one where you're at? Keep in mind holidays are around there, so they may (or may not!) delay things by a week or two, depending on how long they take off for vacation. lol

Either way, it's still barely 3 months by the time you get an NOA1. As Huggles said, 'generally' they're processed in 2-3 months, but doesn't mean it can't take longer. I'm the type of person that likes to do things 'just in case' though, cause ya never know. So if it were ME, and I wasn't overly sentimental about being married in December, and had flexibility, I'd probably want to make my wedding a little earlier so I had more time.

/2cents

[ashenflowers 5]

Just to fill you guys in...I spoke to the USCIS office today because my case was transferred to CSC 3 months ago and they basically told me now the wait is 6 months, not 3.

Great, so I won't bother about the fact that they haven't even touched my case since May 4th, and I'm approaching 3 months (tomorrow) since my NOA1. Thank god for EAD, cause otherwise I'd just be sitting around being pissed off lol Gotta love ppl after you getting approved before you. Not that that will ever change, but gotta love even more when it happens AND they increase the estimated wait time.

[LeslienScott 6]

Eek... for me that's cutting it a bit close, because if you think about it, you won't be sending AP/AOS until you can get a copy of the marriage certificate... how long does it take for you to get one where you're at? Keep in mind holidays are around there, so they may (or may not!) delay things by a week or two, depending on how long they take off for vacation. lol

Either way, it's still barely 3 months by the time you get an NOA1. As Huggles said, 'generally' they're processed in 2-3 months, but doesn't mean it can't take longer. I'm the type of person that likes to do things 'just in case' though, cause ya never know. So if it were ME, and I wasn't overly sentimental about being married in December, and had flexibility, I'd probably want to make my wedding a little earlier so I had more time.

/2cents

Thanks Ashen...

We are getting married in Hawaii, so I think we can pick up our marriage certificate right there. I already suggested we can call to find out for sure. I planned on taking the whole pack with us ready to mail so when we have the certificate we could mail it from Hawaii. Still though, we are debating on changing the date. But then again, who knows when my interview in MTL will be. UGH!!!! So frustrating!!!!

[ashenflowers 5]

Thanks Ashen...

We are getting married in Hawaii, so I think we can pick up our marriage certificate right there. I already suggested we can call to find out for sure. I planned on taking the whole pack with us ready to mail so when we have the certificate we could mail it from Hawaii. Still though, we are debating on changing the date. But then again, who knows when my interview in MTL will be. UGH!!!! So frustrating!!!!

It IS frustrating, but in the end it always seems to work out I hope it does in the lowest stressful possible way for you. lol

Oh, and btw if Montreal's got your P3 already, I would think November would be plenty of time for them!... but again, ya never know. lol

Edited July 1, 2010 by ashenflowers

[Peachey 10]

Great, so I won't bother about the fact that they haven't even touched my case since May 4th, and I'm approaching 3 months (tomorrow) since my NOA1. Thank god for EAD, cause otherwise I'd just be sitting around being pissed off lol Gotta love ppl after you getting approved before you. Not that that will ever change, but gotta love even more when it happens AND they increase the estimated wait time.

5 Months yesterday since we sent off the packet... in 7 days it'll be 5 months since our NOA1 date.

I'm hoping this 6 month thing is right That means I'll get mine soon.

[jmd77 1]

Thanks for these posts. We need to be in Ontario the weekend of September 11, and we didn't file an AP because I thought we should be ok without one. Now given this discussion, I think we are going to send the paperwork for the AP this weekend to be safe that we have no problems. Kind of a problem for his family to throw a party for us and not have him be able to be there...

[cdn_gewels 0]

Got an email today from USCIS about an RFE for my AOS. Any ideas as to how long it will take for the actual paper to come in the mail? I am so curious as to what it is about.... bummer!

[ashenflowers 5]

Got an email today from USCIS about an RFE for my AOS. Any ideas as to how long it will take for the actual paper to come in the mail? I am so curious as to what it is about.... bummer!

Funny, so did I today. Except it's not funny, and I'm pissed off. I bet it's for the medical because I can't think of anything else that was missing, and I'm pretty particular about these things (in my case anyways... did you get your vaccinations transcribed by a CS?). Let's keep tabs on it and see how we both do. lol Good luck

[cdn_gewels 0]

Funny, so did I today. Except it's not funny, and I'm pissed off. I bet it's for the medical because I can't think of anything else that was missing, and I'm pretty particular about these things (in my case anyways... did you get your vaccinations transcribed by a CS?). Let's keep tabs on it and see how we both do. lol Good luck

I did get the vaccinations transcribed by a CS, specifically to avoid an RFE! I wonder if I forgot to check a box or something! I was so ####### about the whole application! lol. I'll keep you updated!

[ashenflowers 5]

I did get the vaccinations transcribed by a CS, specifically to avoid an RFE! I wonder if I forgot to check a box or something! I was so ####### about the whole application! lol. I'll keep you updated!

lol that's funny. I hope it's just some little minor thing. On the plus side, it means they looked at our cases! woot! lol

I did not get mine transcribed, mostly because I didn't have health insurance, and both my husband and I were unemployed at the time so we couldn't really afford to pay for it (I also might need to get one more shot for chicken pox so that adds to the expense), and it was just not that easy for us to go to a CS at the time. Now, thankfully my husband has a job, and we should be getting health insurance through that in the next week or so, so it'll be much easier. If the RFE is any other reason, I'll be really confused. LOL