January 2009 AOS Submitters

[dbears 1]

it is too wide, let me try if I can shorten the width..

JANUARY 2009 AOS/EAD/AP JOURNEY

USR NAME           Filed      NOA1       BIOM LETR       BIOM APPT     EAD     AP     INTRVW   GC RCVD

SteveAndTiff       01-02      01-13      01-15           01-27 
ThaiStyleUSA       01-05      01-20                      02-04
happy_girl         01-08      01-16
Andy-n-Maricar     01-08      01-14      01-20           02-06
zoharulz           01-08      01-20      01-20           01-30 
sj_soulm8ts        01-09      01-20      01-21           02-13     
sunnybear          01-09                 01-26           02-06
Vernon Family      01-10      01-23      01-28           02-09
dbears             01-12      01-20
Maddy20            01-12
BTalley            01-14
john_dot           01-15
jr&belle           01-16
GloAndCole         01-19
LeaAndBen          01-20
rajemr2119         01-23
janessnroland      01-24
Alex & Rachel      01-27
felb               01-27
jlvr               01-28
steveinsandiego    01-28

[dbears 1]

and edit some more... sorry being OC here. i just don't want anybody to be scrolling side to side and back again.

JANUARY 2009 AOS/EAD/AP JOURNEY

USR NAME           Filed     NOA1      BIOM APT     EAD     AP     INTRVW   GC RCVD

SteveAndTiff       01-02     01-13     01-27 
ThaiStyleUSA       01-05     01-20     02-04
happy_girl         01-08     01-16
Andy-n-Maricar     01-08     01-14     02-06
zoharulz           01-08     01-20     01-30 
sj_soulm8ts        01-09     01-20     02-13     
sunnybear          01-09               02-06
Vernon Family      01-10     01-23     02-09
dbears             01-12     01-20
Maddy20            01-12
BTalley            01-14
john_dot           01-15
jr&belle           01-16
GloAndCole         01-19
LeaAndBen          01-20
rajemr2119         01-23
janessnroland      01-24
Alex & Rachel      01-27
felb               01-27
jlvr               01-28
steveinsandiego    01-28

[Andy-n-Maricar 6]

So the question is: how many of you included just the DS-3025 and how many of you had it transcribed to the I-693?

Same with you, I also thought it is a waste of money to have a civil surgeon transcribe the vaccination record to I-693 so we just sent off copy of DS-3025. Some got away with it, others did not... i just hope and pray we will all get away with it and never receive any RFE for I-693.

Seeing that your medical was in May, before the new requirements were in effect, I bet you will be alright and not get an RFE for the I-693. Those of us who had medicals after June may not be so lucky but you never know.

[felb 0]

nice work dbears!

[happy_girl 0]

Dbears, nice job! Also... I got my biometric appointment letter on Jan. 26.... The appointment is scedualed on Feb. 17...

[zoharulz 0]

Hey DBears

Great job with the time line really awesome!! Well my bio is on Friday should be a breeze ill post on how it goes and Im really hoping i can access my receipts online after that..

Heres wishing everyone a speedy RFE free journey again!!

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Brilliant, dbears!

Hello all! About to file my AOS and have all the paper work together except for one thing... the I-693.

I did the full medical within the last year 09/30/2008 and I have a copy of the vaccination worksheet (DS-3025) which is complete and will be included with the AOS. It seems like a waste of money to have someone transcribe what is already written and completed. When I entered at the POE, LAX, I saw that the immigration official already had my DS-3025 in the yellow envelope I provided him so I know that USCIS will have it.

So the question is: how many of you included just the DS-3025 and how many of you had it transcribed to the I-693?

thanks

I've just included the DS-3025. If I get a RFE, I'll deal with it as and when it comes. I didn't want to delay filing any more, though, plus saving money is always a bonus!

We kinda have the same situations, got my SSN in my maiden name too (when we applied for SSN we didnt have the marriage license yet) and filled all the forms with married name of course; applied for AP as well- a local Immigration personnel adviced us to get one just in case for emergency and since it doesnt demand for any extra costs; my vaccination is somehow incomplete as well coz I still need to have a follow-up shot for Tdap vaccine. Nevertheless, we got our NOA less than 2weeks after the submission, and the biometric appointment letter short after NOA. Seem like it is going smooth so far, so I'd guess you will also be getting your NOA w/o RFE. And hopefully it stays RFE-free for the remaining part of our AOS journeys! Anyways,wish you an easy & fast process!

Awesome, thank you so much for this post. Really helped put my mind at ease!

Our AOS packet is finally sealed and ready to be posted later today.

There are a couple of things I'm not sure about, but I'd rather risk a RFE than delay it any more as I'm really concerned about getting my EAD asap:

1. I couldn't get a SSN in my married name, but have used my married name on all the forms.

2. I want AP, as I have elderly grandparents (and unfortunately you never know when you may need to leave the country!) but I'm not actually planning to travel. Still, as the AP form asked me for the dates I was intending to travel I just made up a couple of dates around times I might want to travel if I could. -that is what most people who applied for AP did, so I think you will be ok.

3. My vaccination record is incomplete (at the time of my medical I hadn't finished the HPV vaccine course). But I'm just going to wait to see if another medical examination is required on the off-chance it isn't. - Same here, I got the other vaccine from the local department of health here and I just send off a copy from them together with a copy of DS-3025... some people got away with this, other did not, so we are just waiting what will happen--it will be cool if we get away with it so we would never have to pay $$$ to a civil surgeon.

Here's hoping we would all have RFE free and fast AOS journey.

What's keeping you guys busy these days? I am taking classes at the community college here, it is only 2x a week but enough to at least keep me occupied while waiting for EAD and AOS and keep the boredom away.

Thank you too, dbears! Like you say, I'm willing to risk a RFE for not having to bother with seeing a civil servant just yet...

I'm actually quite busy! It's great; I'd thought that I'd be still stuck at home with only the X-Box for company, but as it is I'm out and about and meeting lots of new people. I'm looking at taking accounting classes as I can get a job learning accounting as soon as my EAD arrives. And I am helping the son of my mother-in-law's friend with math, which is helping me to brush up on my own math too. What kind of classes are you doing?

[dbears 1]

edited to include happy girl's bio apt.

JANUARY 2009 AOS/EAD/AP JOURNEY

USR NAME           Filed     NOA1      BIOM APT     EAD     AP     INTRVW   GC RCVD

SteveAndTiff       01-02     01-13     01-27 
ThaiStyleUSA       01-05     01-20     02-04
happy_girl         01-08     01-16     02-17
Andy-n-Maricar     01-08     01-14     02-06
zoharulz           01-08     01-20     01-30 
sj_soulm8ts        01-09     01-20     02-13     
sunnybear          01-09               02-06
Vernon Family      01-10     01-23     02-09
dbears             01-12     01-20
Maddy20            01-12
BTalley            01-14
john_dot           01-15
jr&belle           01-16
GloAndCole         01-19
LeaAndBen          01-20
rajemr2119         01-23
janessnroland      01-24
Alex & Rachel      01-27
felb               01-27
jlvr               01-28
steveinsandiego    01-28

[felb 0]

hmmm. i want to take classes too. but i'm concerned with the tuition, how'd you guys get started?

[dbears 1]

Seeing that your medical was in May, before the new requirements were in effect, I bet you will be alright and not get an RFE for the I-693. Those of us who had medicals after June may not be so lucky but you never know.

Let us just hope on that part.

Thank you too, dbears! Like you say, I'm willing to risk a RFE for not having to bother with seeing a civil servant just yet...

I'm actually quite busy! It's great; I'd thought that I'd be still stuck at home with only the X-Box for company, but as it is I'm out and about and meeting lots of new people. I'm looking at taking accounting classes as I can get a job learning accounting as soon as my EAD arrives. And I am helping the son of my mother-in-law's friend with math, which is helping me to brush up on my own math too. What kind of classes are you doing?

I am taking CNA (certified nursing assistant) classes now which is a requirement for the nursing program, I'm trying to get in the nursing program this fall but it will depend on whether I get my greencard before start of fall registration. I need the greencard to qualify for in-state tuition, the out of state tuition is 3-4times higher and we just can't afford it... but of course, I still need to get accepted in the program first before I start worrying whether my greencard arrives in time or not. The community college here will only be accepting 70 students for fall and there are probably 700++ students applying for the nursing program . I attended the required nursing program orientation, there were more than 200 attendees and it was the 4th orientation already and there is another orientation (the last one) sometime in February. The interest in nursing is probably fueled by the economic slump afterall, nursing is still one of the most recession proof job there is. Well, if I get in, then it is probably God's will.

That's cool that you get to go out and meet people and learn stuffs while waiting... and it is even cooler that you already have a job waiting for you soon as you get EAD. I really have to start from scratch here, I wanted to start a business just to continue what I had been doing in the Philippines but with all the big companies closing doors around the state, I don't think starting a business now is very sound.. esp since we don't have extra for start up capital. But I have hope things will eventually work out for the best.

hmmm. i want to take classes too. but i'm concerned with the tuition, how'd you guys get started?

check with community colleges within your area, they offer lots of continuing education program which cost less than $100.

-gaye-

Edited January 29, 2009 by dbears

[hilkka28586 0]

dbears: thanks for the time line it's going to be very helpful! a friend i made on vj made one when we were waiting on our i-129f and i-130 apps last year. made things so much easier to judge your case compared to other peoples.

hmmm. i want to take classes too. but i'm concerned with the tuition, how'd you guys get started?

im taking classes at my local community college and im considered a full time student (13-18 credits) my tuition this last quarter for all online classes was $1056. its not a bad deal if you can afford the money and have the time to put to class. if you want to go to a technical school i know some are cheaper than colleges. what are you planning on studying?

[felb 0]

im taking classes at my local community college and im considered a full time student (13-18 credits) my tuition this last quarter for all online classes was $1056. its not a bad deal if you can afford the money and have the time to put to class. if you want to go to a technical school i know some are cheaper than colleges. what are you planning on studying?

i initially wanted to get a second degree in accounting but the tuition is too high for a non-citizen in most of the universities around. so i also checked a community college and found a technical certificate that i like (i think it's called office accounting of some sort) which should do for now. i figured i could take one class at a time just like you do. but a 5-credit course costs more than $400 already. with the recent aos expenses, i don't think i can't even afford one class! i have all the time, not just the money! i wish our ead's get processed soon.

what are you taking up by the way?

[GloAndCole 22]

Hiyas! Hows everyone? My ssn is finally arrived. I originally applied it on Dec 16th but my mail man returned our letter, tried to call the hotline but of cuz they werent even bothered to check for us anyway we had to go to the office to re-apply again....one question tho.. does anyone know if we need to wait for them to mail us the new card again or able to print it out right away for changing the married name on the card? I dun wanna turn it in and wait for another months, any thoughts?

Just checked the e-banking online and found out they have deposited our cheque, can't wait to receive their NOA1 n have round 2 paperwork game again!

and edit some more... sorry being OC here. i just don't want anybody to be scrolling side to side and back again.

JANUARY 2009 AOS/EAD/AP JOURNEY

USR NAME           Filed     NOA1      BIOM APT     EAD     AP     INTRVW   GC RCVD

SteveAndTiff       01-02     01-13     01-27 
ThaiStyleUSA       01-05     01-20     02-04
happy_girl         01-08     01-16
Andy-n-Maricar     01-08     01-14     02-06
zoharulz           01-08     01-20     01-30 
sj_soulm8ts        01-09     01-20     02-13     
sunnybear          01-09               02-06
Vernon Family      01-10     01-23     02-09
dbears             01-12     01-20
Maddy20            01-12
BTalley            01-14
john_dot           01-15
jr&belle           01-16
GloAndCole         01-19
LeaAndBen          01-20
rajemr2119         01-23
janessnroland      01-24
Alex & Rachel      01-27
felb               01-27
jlvr               01-28
steveinsandiego    01-28

Dbears, thats very sweet of you! Thank you so much for keep us updated.

Brilliant, dbears!

Hello all! About to file my AOS and have all the paper work together except for one thing... the I-693.

I did the full medical within the last year 09/30/2008 and I have a copy of the vaccination worksheet (DS-3025) which is complete and will be included with the AOS. It seems like a waste of money to have someone transcribe what is already written and completed. When I entered at the POE, LAX, I saw that the immigration official already had my DS-3025 in the yellow envelope I provided him so I know that USCIS will have it.

So the question is: how many of you included just the DS-3025 and how many of you had it transcribed to the I-693?

thanks

I've just included the DS-3025. If I get a RFE, I'll deal with it as and when it comes. I didn't want to delay filing any more, though, plus saving money is always a bonus!

We kinda have the same situations, got my SSN in my maiden name too (when we applied for SSN we didnt have the marriage license yet) and filled all the forms with married name of course; applied for AP as well- a local Immigration personnel adviced us to get one just in case for emergency and since it doesnt demand for any extra costs; my vaccination is somehow incomplete as well coz I still need to have a follow-up shot for Tdap vaccine. Nevertheless, we got our NOA less than 2weeks after the submission, and the biometric appointment letter short after NOA. Seem like it is going smooth so far, so I'd guess you will also be getting your NOA w/o RFE. And hopefully it stays RFE-free for the remaining part of our AOS journeys! Anyways,wish you an easy & fast process!

Awesome, thank you so much for this post. Really helped put my mind at ease!

Our AOS packet is finally sealed and ready to be posted later today.

There are a couple of things I'm not sure about, but I'd rather risk a RFE than delay it any more as I'm really concerned about getting my EAD asap:

1. I couldn't get a SSN in my married name, but have used my married name on all the forms.

2. I want AP, as I have elderly grandparents (and unfortunately you never know when you may need to leave the country!) but I'm not actually planning to travel. Still, as the AP form asked me for the dates I was intending to travel I just made up a couple of dates around times I might want to travel if I could. -that is what most people who applied for AP did, so I think you will be ok.

3. My vaccination record is incomplete (at the time of my medical I hadn't finished the HPV vaccine course). But I'm just going to wait to see if another medical examination is required on the off-chance it isn't. - Same here, I got the other vaccine from the local department of health here and I just send off a copy from them together with a copy of DS-3025... some people got away with this, other did not, so we are just waiting what will happen--it will be cool if we get away with it so we would never have to pay $$$ to a civil surgeon.

Here's hoping we would all have RFE free and fast AOS journey.

What's keeping you guys busy these days? I am taking classes at the community college here, it is only 2x a week but enough to at least keep me occupied while waiting for EAD and AOS and keep the boredom away.

Thank you too, dbears! Like you say, I'm willing to risk a RFE for not having to bother with seeing a civil servant just yet...

I'm actually quite busy! It's great; I'd thought that I'd be still stuck at home with only the X-Box for company, but as it is I'm out and about and meeting lots of new people. I'm looking at taking accounting classes as I can get a job learning accounting as soon as my EAD arrives. And I am helping the son of my mother-in-law's friend with math, which is helping me to brush up on my own math too. What kind of classes are you doing?

For my vaccination record, as I haven't complete all of the shots while I was in HK. What I did was go to my hubby's (he have added me under his name) insurance covered clinic to have all the shots for free. When I called the civil surgeon place on USCIS list to check the price, some asked for like 200-300 bucks just for "fill in the blank" but I brought my record with the instruction for AOS which said K1 visa doesnt need another medical exam but only need to fill out part 1, the vaccination part and part 5. At the end they only charged me 50 bucks. So dun be worried if they quote you a pricey one, sometimes receptionist who you talk on the phone may not know all of different requirement between all visas. They will always give out the standard price when anyone call. They will deduct the price for you as long as u have all the shots and record on hand.

I have also knew few girls who didn't submit their I-693 forms with their AOS but still got it approved, it really depends on luck, I hope you guys can get it approved with no problem! Fingers crossed!

Good luck on all the Jan Filers and hopefully we all have the speedy one!

Cheers,

Glo

[john_dot 0]

Hi dbears! Thanks for the timeline! Thats very nice of you! Im also happy for you that you are using your time attending classes so you'll not get bored waiting for this immigration journey to end. Goodluck!!

Im hoping and praying for speedy process for everyone. Godbless~

[sj_soulm8ts 0]

Brilliant, dbears!

Hello all! About to file my AOS and have all the paper work together except for one thing... the I-693.

I did the full medical within the last year 09/30/2008 and I have a copy of the vaccination worksheet (DS-3025) which is complete and will be included with the AOS. It seems like a waste of money to have someone transcribe what is already written and completed. When I entered at the POE, LAX, I saw that the immigration official already had my DS-3025 in the yellow envelope I provided him so I know that USCIS will have it.

So the question is: how many of you included just the DS-3025 and how many of you had it transcribed to the I-693?

thanks

I've just included the DS-3025. If I get a RFE, I'll deal with it as and when it comes. I didn't want to delay filing any more, though, plus saving money is always a bonus!

We kinda have the same situations, got my SSN in my maiden name too (when we applied for SSN we didnt have the marriage license yet) and filled all the forms with married name of course; applied for AP as well- a local Immigration personnel adviced us to get one just in case for emergency and since it doesnt demand for any extra costs; my vaccination is somehow incomplete as well coz I still need to have a follow-up shot for Tdap vaccine. Nevertheless, we got our NOA less than 2weeks after the submission, and the biometric appointment letter short after NOA. Seem like it is going smooth so far, so I'd guess you will also be getting your NOA w/o RFE. And hopefully it stays RFE-free for the remaining part of our AOS journeys! Anyways,wish you an easy & fast process!

Awesome, thank you so much for this post. Really helped put my mind at ease!

Your welcome! I'm glad I could help.

im taking classes at my local community college and im considered a full time student (13-18 credits) my tuition this last quarter for all online classes was $1056. its not a bad deal if you can afford the money and have the time to put to class. if you want to go to a technical school i know some are cheaper than colleges. what are you planning on studying?

i initially wanted to get a second degree in accounting but the tuition is too high for a non-citizen in most of the universities around. so i also checked a community college and found a technical certificate that i like (i think it's called office accounting of some sort) which should do for now. i figured i could take one class at a time just like you do. but a 5-credit course costs more than $400 already. with the recent aos expenses, i don't think i can't even afford one class! i have all the time, not just the money! i wish our ead's get processed soon.

Yep, I could only agree to that! I, too, wished to be doing some schooling while waiting for the greencard, but this AOS process really burned our $$$ even to the last penny!

But let's keep our hopes up,somehow, sometime soon we will have our start! Good luck to all of us! God bless!