AOS FILERS - March 2008

[Elmira 1]

Good luck!!!

[David-Rhosie 0]

Hello March Filers!!! We were successful and mailed off the AOS yesterday, so we are part of this group! just wanted to add that we sent 6 passport photos too. We filed each document as if it were its own application, with its own copies of evidence and photos just to be safe. I asked about this in the general AOS forum and was advised to do so, I figured it can't hurt. here is the list we sent on the cover letter, it may be overkill, but better safe then sorry! Hope it is helpful to others! Good luck to everyone and lets stay in touch :

Check: Payment in the Amount of $1010.00

I-485: Petition for Alien Relative

Copy of my United Kingdom Passport biographical page

Copy of all Entry Stamps in my United Kingdom Passport

Copy of my K-1 Visa from passport

Copy of my I-94 (front and back) from my entry on January 29th, 2008

Certified copy of my United Kingdom Birth Certificate

Certified copy of my Marriage Certificate to my wife (a US citizen)

Wedding photos of our February 16th, 2008 Wedding

Copy of I-797C Notice of Action Approval Notice

Copy of Washington State Identification Card

Passport Photos

G-325A: Biographical Information (4 original copies)

I-693A Vaccination Supplemental Form to I-693 (My medical examination was completed 1/7/08 by the American Embassy Civil Surgeon at Bentick Mansions in London. The full medical report was submitted at Point of Entry in Seattle, WA. On 1/29/08 and should have been received by USCIS prior to this application)

I-864: Affidavit of Support

Tax Return copies from 2007. 2006, 2005

Letter From Employer

Recent Paystubs

Copy of Passport Biographical Page for my wife (the US Citizen filing the I-864)

Copy of Old Driver’s License showing former name: Sara Nelson McDermott

Copy of New Driver’s License showing married name: Sara Nelson Clarke

I-765: Application for Employment Authorization

Copy of I-94 (front and back)

Copy of Passport Biographical page

Copy of K-1 Visa from Passport

Passport Photos

I-131 Travel Application Document

Copy of Passport Biographical page

Copy of K-1 Visa from Passport

Copy of I-94 (from and back)

Copy of Washington State Identification Card

Copy of I-797 Notice of Action Approval Notice

Passport Photos

Thank you for your consideration and approval of my application to adjust status.

That looks great TEACHMEHISTORY! Now, the waiting starts. Hopefully we will have a speedy AOS process!

[teachmehistory 0]

Hello March Filers!!! We were successful and mailed off the AOS yesterday, so we are part of this group! just wanted to add that we sent 6 passport photos too. We filed each document as if it were its own application, with its own copies of evidence and photos just to be safe. I asked about this in the general AOS forum and was advised to do so, I figured it can't hurt. here is the list we sent on the cover letter, it may be overkill, but better safe then sorry! Hope it is helpful to others! Good luck to everyone and lets stay in touch :

Check: Payment in the Amount of $1010.00

I-485: Petition for Alien Relative

Copy of my United Kingdom Passport biographical page

Copy of all Entry Stamps in my United Kingdom Passport

Copy of my K-1 Visa from passport

Copy of my I-94 (front and back) from my entry on January 29th, 2008

Certified copy of my United Kingdom Birth Certificate

Certified copy of my Marriage Certificate to my wife (a US citizen)

Wedding photos of our February 16th, 2008 Wedding

Copy of I-797C Notice of Action Approval Notice

Copy of Washington State Identification Card

Passport Photos

G-325A: Biographical Information (4 original copies)

I-693A Vaccination Supplemental Form to I-693 (My medical examination was completed 1/7/08 by the American Embassy Civil Surgeon at Bentick Mansions in London. The full medical report was submitted at Point of Entry in Seattle, WA. On 1/29/08 and should have been received by USCIS prior to this application)

I-864: Affidavit of Support

Tax Return copies from 2007. 2006, 2005

Letter From Employer

Recent Paystubs

Copy of Passport Biographical Page for my wife (the US Citizen filing the I-864)

Copy of Old Driver’s License showing former name: Sara Nelson McDermott

Copy of New Driver’s License showing married name: Sara Nelson Clarke

I-765: Application for Employment Authorization

Copy of I-94 (front and back)

Copy of Passport Biographical page

Copy of K-1 Visa from Passport

Passport Photos

I-131 Travel Application Document

Copy of Passport Biographical page

Copy of K-1 Visa from Passport

Copy of I-94 (from and back)

Copy of Washington State Identification Card

Copy of I-797 Notice of Action Approval Notice

Passport Photos

Thank you for your consideration and approval of my application to adjust status.

That looks great TEACHMEHISTORY! Now, the waiting starts. Hopefully we will have a speedy AOS process!

Thanks!!! I hope you all speed right thru I can't wait to be done and I know my husband is dying to be able to go to work and feel productive and finally settled in! so for now.....come on EAD!!

[David-Rhosie 0]

Oh, i know that feeling all too well. I can't wait for my EAD as well so I can be more productive. I've been wanting to help my hubby with the bills and so he can also stop working two jobs that are both physically demanding. Another thing, if I will get my EAD then I can finally get my pending SSN Card with my married name since DHS will not release it because my I-94 has expired since February 13. So, here am I counting the days with a heart full of hope that soon everything will fall into its proper place. To make myself more productive, I am also in the process of job searching for prospective jobs, updating my resume, searching for placement agencies, acquiring additional skills, have all my credentials evaluated and just busy being a full-time housewife and enjoying it!

Edited March 5, 2008 by Forever in Love

[Elmira 1]

Oh my God.... we have same situation... utility bills, money for food, gas... so many expenses... and my husband also are currently working on two jobs to support us same problem with SSN.. they don't want to change my name till I will bring at least EAD with married name + people at DMV don't want to change my last name due to same issue !!! Ahhh!!! But at least my credit cards (as I need to build up my credit history) + our joint bank account have my new married name

Ahhh!!!!

Oh, i know that feeling all too well. I can't wait for my EAD as well so I can be more productive. I've been wanting to help my hubby with the bills and so he can also stop working two jobs that are both physically demanding. Another thing, if I will get my EAD then I can finally get my pending SSN Card with my married name since DHS will not release it because my I-94 has expired since February 13. So, here am I counting the days with a heart full of hope that soon everything will fall into its proper place. To make myself more productive, I am also in the process of job searching for prospective jobs, updating my resume, searching for placement agencies, acquiring additional skills, have all my credentials evaluated and just busy being a full-time housewife and enjoying it!

[David-Rhosie 0]

Oh my God.... we have same situation... utility bills, money for food, gas... so many expenses... and my husband also are currently working on two jobs to support us same problem with SSN.. they don't want to change my name till I will bring at least EAD with married name + people at DMV don't want to change my last name due to same issue !!! Ahhh!!! But at least my credit cards (as I need to build up my credit history) + our joint bank account have my new married name

Ahhh!!!!

Oh, i know that feeling all too well. I can't wait for my EAD as well so I can be more productive. I've been wanting to help my hubby with the bills and so he can also stop working two jobs that are both physically demanding. Another thing, if I will get my EAD then I can finally get my pending SSN Card with my married name since DHS will not release it because my I-94 has expired since February 13. So, here am I counting the days with a heart full of hope that soon everything will fall into its proper place. To make myself more productive, I am also in the process of job searching for prospective jobs, updating my resume, searching for placement agencies, acquiring additional skills, have all my credentials evaluated and just busy being a full-time housewife and enjoying it!

So, now I am not alone.Anyway, how many months after your arrival did you apply for a credit card or are you just added to the existing credit card of your hubby? My hubby added me to his existing checking account as a joint account holder way back in December with no problem and we also managed to get my name on the utilities etc. I haven't attempted to apply for a credit card not until today when we went to WAMU to open another savings and checking account jointly since the bank staff asked if I would like to apply for a credit card then I said I might as well give it a shot. Well, I hope it will turn out fine since I have been here for 4 months and has a limited credit history. Hope too that it will not hurt my credit report as I am still starting out to establish one for myself. Hope to hear from you soon Elmira.

Edited March 5, 2008 by Forever in Love

[Elmira 1]

I also applied by myself but received replies with refusals due to "no credit history".... I started applying immediately after wedding (1.5 months after arrival)

Then my husband added my name + my SSN as a co-holder to his credit cards accounts.. and system started working immediately and now I even have an Amazon credit card with credit limit over my husband's Amazon credit card .. haha

We even checked my credit score on freecreditreport.com and I have an excellent score as I am using and paying everything back on time!!! I really don't know how it works But it works!!!

it is funny, but we also have a joint saving and cheking account in WaMu We opened it as soon as we married... they offered me a credit card too, but I didn't have credit cards that time therefore received a refusal due to zero credit history ...

5 months here and still can't understand many things

So, now I am not alone.Anyway, how many months after your arrival did you apply for a credit card or are you just added to the existing credit card of your hubby? My hubby added me to his existing checking account as a joint account holder way back in December with no problem and we also managed to get my name on the utilities etc. I haven't attempted to apply for a credit card not until today when we went to WAMU to open another savings and checking account jointly since the bank staff asked if I would like to apply for a credit card then I said I might as well give it a shot. Well, I hope it will turn out fine since I have been here for 4 months and has a limited credit history. Hope too that it will not hurt my credit report as I am still starting out to establish one for myself. Hope to hear from you soon Elmira.

[David-Rhosie 0]

I also applied by myself but received replies with refusals due to "no credit history".... I started applying immediately after wedding (1.5 months after arrival)

Then my husband added my name + my SSN as a co-holder to his credit cards accounts.. and system started working immediately and now I even have an Amazon credit card with credit limit over my husband's Amazon credit card .. haha

We even checked my credit score on freecreditreport.com and I have an excellent score as I am using and paying everything back on time!!! I really don't know how it works But it works!!!

it is funny, but we also have a joint saving and cheking account in WaMu We opened it as soon as we married... they offered me a credit card too, but I didn't have credit cards that time therefore received a refusal due to zero credit history ...

5 months here and still can't understand many things

Well, I surely know that everything takes time and learning new things will never come easy. However, the most important thing is the willingness to learn and explore. I have been taking my time in trying to process everything in my new cultural environment and so far I have been doing good. Each new day offers a great opportunity to learn and so I'm just taking it in stride until I will fully be comfortable with everything. Anyway, if WAMU will turn my credit card application down then just have to wait until I am able to build my credit history and take my chance again. Good things come for those who wait, so i will be patiently waiting then.

[Marcus and Laura 4]

Ours was received in Chicago on Tuesday, hopefully everything was in order.

[jenmac75 1]

Our package was received in Chicago today. Now I wait and sit on the couch eating Jelly Bellies. Must. Stop. Eating. Jelly. Bellies!

[Elmira 1]

We sent ours via regular USPS service, but included delivery confirmation... so I guess it will be deliviered someday next week

Our package was received in Chicago today. Now I wait and sit on the couch eating Jelly Bellies. Must. Stop. Eating. Jelly. Bellies!

[David-Rhosie 0]

Ours was received in Chicago on Tuesday, hopefully everything was in order.

I just noticed both our AOS packages arrived at Chicago on the same day. Keep us posted

Edited March 5, 2008 by David-Rhosie

[ddkm 0]

we will be sending our AOS package to chicago sometime this week hopefully.

Thanks for all the checklists from various people, they have really helped out! Also, I flew in via jfk so got the 3month temp ead and start a real good job march 17th...they are so confused with the whole visa/work authorization thing though!

This may take a long time waiting, but at least we are together so i dont really care how long it takes!

Good luck everyone

[sofia2009 1]

Yehey March filers !!my other half will be here on March 11, and we are planning to file the AOS and everything on March 17..we are ready to roll!! ..BTW, thanks for all who post their check list..that's huge help for us!!

[Uzume 0]

Hi all

Well, I have received my AOS receipt dated 29th Feb so TECHNICALLY, I consider myself a March filer!!

BTW is anyone else having problems registering their receipt number on the USCIS "Case Status Online" system? I get an error message whenever I put the number in. Is it because the application was sent to a Field Office and not a Service Centre?

Cheers

Hope all goes really well for everyone - GOOD LUCK!!!