AOS Filers - May 2009!

[rexalite 0]

I am determined to get my AOS filed in May. I have heard that June and July are the busiest filing times so I want to beat the rush. Let's hope for the fastest processing time we can get!

So tell us a bit about yourself! I'm Canadian and married my USC husband in July of 2007. I'm adjusting status from a tourist visa. I'm not quite ready to file yet, as I've been procrastinating about doing my husband's 2008 taxes. (i guess the procrastinating part is obvious!) It's a bit of a complicated return and I've been putting it off, but now it is standing between me and my AOS Filing so it's all systems go. I"m determined to file by the 15 of May.

Who's with me??

[^KK^ 3]

Why is June and July busier?

[rexalite 0]

Why is June and July busier?

I have no idea - just a seasonal difference in the number of filers. I heard that from an immigration attorney, so I don't know how accurate it is. I'm anxious to get started anyway.

[Johan & Anne 0]

Count us in! I am American and married my Swedish husband on Easter Sunday in a civil ceremony and are planning on a wedding ceremony in July.

We sent our AOS forms in this week and although they arrived on the 30th, we consider ourselves May filers!

[rexalite 0]

Count us in! I am American and married my Swedish husband on Easter Sunday in a civil ceremony and are planning on a wedding ceremony in July.

We sent our AOS forms in this week and although they arrived on the 30th, we consider ourselves May filers!

Aw congrats Anne - you're a newlywed! You even have cute matching names. ANd good call on being a May filer - you are going to be leading the way in all the progress reports!

[kiwiana 2]

I mailed my AOS on 27th April too and am waiting on the NOA so am i soley an April filer or can I also be a May one too as I haven't received NOA's yet??

[rexalite 0]

I mailed my AOS on 27th April too and am waiting on the NOA so am i soley an April filer or can I also be a May one too as I haven't received NOA's yet??

I say Welcome to May filers! We need some pace setters. I'll start a spreadsheet.

[B&J 0]

Hi everybody.

I will be filing most likely this week. My husband still got to get some stuff together, but I hope we can start this week or latest next.

We got married on April 16th and I will be filing AOS on a K-1 Visa.

So count me in and I can't wait to see your progress and share my experiences with you.

[B&J 0]

Why is June and July busier?

I have no idea - just a seasonal difference in the number of filers. I heard that from an immigration attorney, so I don't know how accurate it is. I'm anxious to get started anyway.

Maybe it is because May is usually a pretty popular month to get married. I bet October is busy, too as September is one of the "wedding" months, too.

Edited May 4, 2009 by B&J

[alice_and_brandon 0]

Hey everybody!!!

Count us in too, we sent aos package (after K-1 visa) last Wednesday and didn't receive noas yet. I am French and married my US husband Brandon on April 4th in Vegas! We live in San Diego, CA. I'm glad you started a thread already, can't wait to share with you guys! Good luck to everyone on your aos journey!

Alice

[kiwiana 2]

Hey everybody!!!

Count us in too, we sent aos package (after K-1 visa) last Wednesday and didn't receive noas yet. I am French and married my US husband Brandon on April 4th in Vegas! We live in San Diego, CA. I'm glad you started a thread already, can't wait to share with you guys! Good luck to everyone on your aos journey!

Alice

We got married in Vegas too but on St Patricks day (March) Hope NOA's arrive this week

[rexalite 0]

We are getting a nice global sampler here - New Zealand, Germany, Sweden, France and Canada so far. I am pretty much one TB skin test away from filing. I am giong to go get that tomorrow, along with my last vaccination. It's funny having to get the communicable diseases clearance after having been in the US for 20 months- like that horse is out of the barn.

I still have to do my cover letter as well. Did anyone find any good examples online? I'm not sure how much to put in it.

[edp333 9]

I mailed my AOS on 27th April too and am waiting on the NOA so am i soley an April filer or can I also be a May one too as I haven't received NOA's yet??

Does it really matter if you go by the date the USCIS recieves your AOS packet in the mail or by the NOA1 date to be included in a forum group? It is an open forum afterall.

My wife and I were married on St. Pat's day 2 years ago. We shared our AOS experiences with the May 2008 thread.

Everyone have a pleasant AOS journey.

[levnd 0]

Hey guys,

I'm moving myself over here from april filers because I didn't end up sending my stuff in then!

My doctor had some stuff happen so I couldn't go get checked out + tb test!

Background : Canadian, married my American boyfriend while on a trip down here after he proposed!

rexalite, here is the cover letter I wrote this week!

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

Non US Citizen: Name

US Citizen: Name

Address: 12345 I can't wait to finish this application street -- (123) 456 7890

To Whom It May Concern;

Please find enclosed:

I-130 Petition for Alien Relative

1. Personal Check ($355.00)

2. G325A for Non US Citizen (all four pages)

3. G325A for US Citizen (all four pages)

4. Copy of the non US Citizens Passport (Biographical page)

5. One (1) Passport style Photograph - Non US Citizen

6. One (1) Passport style Photograph – US Citizen

7. Copy Of Marriage License

8. Copy of Birth Certificate – Non US Citizen

9. Copy of Birth Certificate – US Citizen

10. Copy of Drivers License – US Citizen

11. I-94 Information - Non US Citizen

12. Bona Fide Evidence for Marriage

a. Letter from bank showing joint bank account

b. Four(4) Affidavits by persons outside marriage including photos

c. Copies of contracts for wedding reception

d. Copies of health insurance cards & print out from company

e. Evidence showing Non US Citizen is Beneficiary on Life Insurance

f. Void check showing joint account and address

g. 50 photos taken during the relationship/ marriage

h. Evidence

i. Evidence

j. Evidence

k. Evidence

I-485 Adjustment of Status

1. Personal Check ($1,010.00)

2. Copy of non US Citizens Passport ( Biographical Page)

3. Copy of non US Citizens Birth Certificate

4. I-94 information

5. Copy of Marriage License

6. G325A for non US Citizen (all four pages)

7. Two (2) Passport Style Photographs of non US Citizen

8. I-693 Medical Exam and Vaccination Record

9. I-864 Affidavit of Support

a) Copy Of 2007/2008 Tax Returns

B) W-2’s for 2007/2008

c) Letter from Employer

d) Letter from Bank

e) Pay Stubs ( October 2008 – April 2009)

I-765 Employment Authorization

1. Copy of the non US Citizens Passport (Biographical page)

2. I-94 Information

3. Two (2) Passport style Photographs

Regards,

Your Name & Husband's Name

[miss_jane 0]

Hi guys,

Count me in because i am planning to send my aos package maybe third week of this month. I am from Philippines who got married with a US citizen .

Edited May 5, 2009 by miss_jane