Yaadies, how long did it take to get AOS approved?

[DTunda 0]

Blessings to all yaadies and all our other VJ friends!

I'm new to everything: visajourney, US immigration proceedings etc so I need the help and guidance of fellow yaadies (and other VJ friends).

My USC fiance and I are about to file the papers for the K-1 visa. I think our lawyer will send it off either tomorrow or on Tuesday. As soon as it is sent I'll start a time line.

Since that process has started, I'm now looking to the future and trying to prepare for the next level (that's assuming God help us and our K-1 petition does not get denied for any reason! We don't think it will, but you never know!), namely the AOS.

So just a couple of questions:

1) On average how long did it take other jamaican citizens to get their AOS approved and have their conditional GC in hand?

2) How much in fees did you have to pay for the AOS and EAD & AP, if applicable? Doesn't have be exact amount if you can't remember, just roughly.

3) Can you seek all types of employment with EAD? A Norwegian friend of mine who lived in LA could not work as an actress using her EAD. I found this very surprising as I thought the EAD gives you permission to work in ALL fields until you get your GC? Any insights on this particular issue is highly appreciated!

4) For those who are applying to lift conditions, how soon before your conditional GC expired did you apply? One advice I've been given so far is to apply 6 mths before the expiration of your conditional GC. Does anyone else have any opinions on this?

It would be great to get some answers on these questions! I like going into things with my eyes opened. I know there will always be something unexpected turning up, but my fiance and I want to be as prepared as possible. We're also trying to map out the costs for this entire process from start to finish. Thanks in advance for all your help!

PS I'm a jamaican citizen living in Europe. Since there might be circumstances unique to those with a particular citizenship, I'm mainly interested in the stories of Jamaican citizens, but will gladly appreciate the advice, opinions and insights of other nationalities as well! Thks so much! D

Edited August 9, 2009 by DTunda

[JaEnglishGirl 34]

Blessings to all yaadies and all our other VJ friends!

I'm new to everything: visajourney, US immigration proceedings etc so I need the help and guidance of fellow yaadies (and other VJ friends).

My USC fiance and I are about to file the papers for the K-1 visa. I think our lawyer will send it off either tomorrow or on Tuesday. As soon as it is sent I'll start a time line.

Since that process has started, I'm now looking to the future and trying to prepare for the next level (that's assuming God help us and our K-1 petition does not get denied for any reason! We don't think it will, but you never know!), namely the AOS.

So just a couple of questions:

1) On average how long did it take other jamaican citizens to get their AOS approved and have their conditional GC in hand?

2) How much in fees did you have to pay for the AOS and EAD & AP, if applicable? Doesn't have be exact amount if you can't remember, just roughly.

3) Can you seek all types of employment with EAD? A Norwegian friend of mine who lived in LA could not work as an actress using her EAD. I found this very surprising as I thought the EAD gives you permission to work in ALL fields until you get your GC? Any insights on this particular issue is highly appreciated!

4) For those who are applying to lift conditions, how soon before your conditional GC expired did you apply? One advice I've been given so far is to apply 6 mths before the expiration of your conditional GC. Does anyone else have any opinions on this?

It would be great to get some answers on these questions! I like going into things with my eyes opened. I know there will always be something unexpected turning up, but my fiance and I want to be as prepared as possible. We're also trying to map out the costs for this entire process from start to finish. Thanks in advance for all your help!

PS I'm a jamaican citizen living in Europe. Since there might be circumstances unique to those with a particular citizenship, I'm mainly interested in the stories of Jamaican citizens, but will gladly appreciate the advice, opinions and insights of other nationalities as well! Thks so much! D

1.I filed AOS in Feb, card in hand in May.

2.The price is set, I think almost $1000 for the whole AOS package which includes both the AP, EAD and GC.

HAd to pay extra for my medical.

3. Think someone is telling porkies. Only job you can't get are ones which specify that you must be a US citizen, usually only government jobs.

Now mek mi fass, we did acks yuh inna di yawdie tread, but yuh neva ansa, is yuh end up a Norway misslady???

[NatPatBen 3]

I did want to point out that AOS isn't the next thing after filling the I-129F. The next big thing where you'll need a lot of paperwork is the interview.

Possibly you already submitted to the lawyer the files for your interview. I know when my cousin had an attorney, the lady told her to submit everything for the entire process at once, before filing anything. (Of course, some things come later, like the marriage license.)

[NatPatBen 3]

This site has tons of useful statistics on how long each step takes. Here are the stats for AOS, EAD, and AP:

Advanced Parole stats: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/apstats.php (51 days)

EAD stats: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/eadstats.php (66 days)

AOS stats: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aosstats.php (about 160 days, but varies much more than the other two)

[DTunda 0]

Blessings to all yaadies and all our other VJ friends!

I'm new to everything: visajourney, US immigration proceedings etc so I need the help and guidance of fellow yaadies (and other VJ friends).

My USC fiance and I are about to file the papers for the K-1 visa. I think our lawyer will send it off either tomorrow or on Tuesday. As soon as it is sent I'll start a time line.

Since that process has started, I'm now looking to the future and trying to prepare for the next level (that's assuming God help us and our K-1 petition does not get denied for any reason! We don't think it will, but you never know!), namely the AOS.

So just a couple of questions:

1) On average how long did it take other jamaican citizens to get their AOS approved and have their conditional GC in hand?

2) How much in fees did you have to pay for the AOS and EAD & AP, if applicable? Doesn't have be exact amount if you can't remember, just roughly.

3) Can you seek all types of employment with EAD? A Norwegian friend of mine who lived in LA could not work as an actress using her EAD. I found this very surprising as I thought the EAD gives you permission to work in ALL fields until you get your GC? Any insights on this particular issue is highly appreciated!

4) For those who are applying to lift conditions, how soon before your conditional GC expired did you apply? One advice I've been given so far is to apply 6 mths before the expiration of your conditional GC. Does anyone else have any opinions on this?

It would be great to get some answers on these questions! I like going into things with my eyes opened. I know there will always be something unexpected turning up, but my fiance and I want to be as prepared as possible. We're also trying to map out the costs for this entire process from start to finish. Thanks in advance for all your help!

PS I'm a jamaican citizen living in Europe. Since there might be circumstances unique to those with a particular citizenship, I'm mainly interested in the stories of Jamaican citizens, but will gladly appreciate the advice, opinions and insights of other nationalities as well! Thks so much! D

1.I filed AOS in Feb, card in hand in May.

2.The price is set, I think almost $1000 for the whole AOS package which includes both the AP, EAD and GC.

HAd to pay extra for my medical.

3. Think someone is telling porkies. Only job you can't get are ones which specify that you must be a US citizen, usually only government jobs.

Now mek mi fass, we did acks yuh inna di yawdie tread, but yuh neva ansa, is yuh end up a Norway misslady???

Wow, that was fast, JaEnglishGirl! At the time of filing were you a Jamaican or British citizen?

Lol, sarry mi neva see u question di laas time. lol Anyway, mi cum ovayah wid work (hotel industry), then mi realise seh the hotel business is nat fi me so mi go back a school n did a bachelor in Bus. Adm. Now mi do mi masters in int. business. Mi actually suppose to go Bath in septemba fi write mi thesis. Wha bout uself? Where in the US u deh?

[DTunda 0]

I did want to point out that AOS isn't the next thing after filling the I-129F. The next big thing where you'll need a lot of paperwork is the interview.

Possibly you already submitted to the lawyer the files for your interview. I know when my cousin had an attorney, the lady told her to submit everything for the entire process at once, before filing anything. (Of course, some things come later, like the marriage license.)

Hi there, Natpat. I was talking the next step after the whole K-1 process has passed and I'm actually in the US.

My fiance and I have already started to talk about the papers needed for the interview. I know he needs to send me the I-134 Affadit (sp) of Support (is there anything else he needs to send me?). And I know I need to get some docs ready too: Birth certificate, police certificate etc . Speaking of police certificate, will I need a certificate from Jamaica as well as Norway?

And btw, our lawyer has not asked us to submit anything for the interview yet. I mentioned it to him when we spoke on Thursday, but he said there wasn't any need to hurry. However, if I'm gonna need a police certificate from Jamaica I guess I should request for it now and not wait the last minute.

JaEnglishJa, did you have to provide a police report from both JA and England?

Edited August 9, 2009 by DTunda

[*JG* 2]

Blessings to all yaadies and all our other VJ friends!

I'm new to everything: visajourney, US immigration proceedings etc so I need the help and guidance of fellow yaadies (and other VJ friends).

My USC fiance and I are about to file the papers for the K-1 visa. I think our lawyer will send it off either tomorrow or on Tuesday. As soon as it is sent I'll start a time line.

Since that process has started, I'm now looking to the future and trying to prepare for the next level (that's assuming God help us and our K-1 petition does not get denied for any reason! We don't think it will, but you never know!), namely the AOS.

So just a couple of questions:

1) On average how long did it take other jamaican citizens to get their AOS approved and have their conditional GC in hand?

2) How much in fees did you have to pay for the AOS and EAD & AP, if applicable? Doesn't have be exact amount if you can't remember, just roughly.

3) Can you seek all types of employment with EAD? A Norwegian friend of mine who lived in LA could not work as an actress using her EAD. I found this very surprising as I thought the EAD gives you permission to work in ALL fields until you get your GC? Any insights on this particular issue is highly appreciated!

4) For those who are applying to lift conditions, how soon before your conditional GC expired did you apply? One advice I've been given so far is to apply 6 mths before the expiration of your conditional GC. Does anyone else have any opinions on this?

It would be great to get some answers on these questions! I like going into things with my eyes opened. I know there will always be something unexpected turning up, but my fiance and I want to be as prepared as possible. We're also trying to map out the costs for this entire process from start to finish. Thanks in advance for all your help!

PS I'm a jamaican citizen living in Europe. Since there might be circumstances unique to those with a particular citizenship, I'm mainly interested in the stories of Jamaican citizens, but will gladly appreciate the advice, opinions and insights of other nationalities as well! Thks so much! D

1. Applied beginning of August, card dated November 1.

2. Was different then. We paid something like $400 or $500. We didn't apply for AP or EAD. It is different now, so check fees.

3. Not sure. Didn't think it made a difference on anything but jobs that REQUIRE you to be a citizen.

4. For LOC, you absolutely CANNOT apply any sooner then 90 days before it expires. 90 days NOT 3 MONTHS. Once you do apply, you get a letter stating you did apply. It extends everything a full year or until processing complete, whichever comes first.

[DTunda 0]

Blessings to all yaadies and all our other VJ friends!

I'm new to everything: visajourney, US immigration proceedings etc so I need the help and guidance of fellow yaadies (and other VJ friends).

My USC fiance and I are about to file the papers for the K-1 visa. I think our lawyer will send it off either tomorrow or on Tuesday. As soon as it is sent I'll start a time line.

Since that process has started, I'm now looking to the future and trying to prepare for the next level (that's assuming God help us and our K-1 petition does not get denied for any reason! We don't think it will, but you never know!), namely the AOS.

So just a couple of questions:

1) On average how long did it take other jamaican citizens to get their AOS approved and have their conditional GC in hand?

2) How much in fees did you have to pay for the AOS and EAD & AP, if applicable? Doesn't have be exact amount if you can't remember, just roughly.

3) Can you seek all types of employment with EAD? A Norwegian friend of mine who lived in LA could not work as an actress using her EAD. I found this very surprising as I thought the EAD gives you permission to work in ALL fields until you get your GC? Any insights on this particular issue is highly appreciated!

4) For those who are applying to lift conditions, how soon before your conditional GC expired did you apply? One advice I've been given so far is to apply 6 mths before the expiration of your conditional GC. Does anyone else have any opinions on this?

It would be great to get some answers on these questions! I like going into things with my eyes opened. I know there will always be something unexpected turning up, but my fiance and I want to be as prepared as possible. We're also trying to map out the costs for this entire process from start to finish. Thanks in advance for all your help!

PS I'm a jamaican citizen living in Europe. Since there might be circumstances unique to those with a particular citizenship, I'm mainly interested in the stories of Jamaican citizens, but will gladly appreciate the advice, opinions and insights of other nationalities as well! Thks so much! D

1. Applied beginning of August, card dated November 1.

2. Was different then. We paid something like $400 or $500. We didn't apply for AP or EAD. It is different now, so check fees.

3. Not sure. Didn't think it made a difference on anything but jobs that REQUIRE you to be a citizen.

4. For LOC, you absolutely CANNOT apply any sooner then 90 days before it expires. 90 days NOT 3 MONTHS. Once you do apply, you get a letter stating you did apply. It extends everything a full year or until processing complete, whichever comes first.

Thanks!