January 2010 AOS Filers

[SSON 0]

Hi January 2010 filers!

I mailed my packet (I-130, I-485, and I-765) on 12/31/2009, and received NOA on 1/19/2010 (dated 1/13/2010). My application process is slower than others, and it makes me little nervous, especially because my potential employer is waiting for me to receive EAD card asap. Hope everything goes smoothly without RFEs. Wish you all the same!

H1B visa holder

11/5/2009 - Married

12/31/2009 - Mailed the packet of I-130, I-485, I-765 thru usps's priority mail to Chicago lockbox

1/10/2010 - Received receipt confirmation

1/19/2010 - Received NOA for all three (dated 1/13/2010)

Waiting for Biometric appt notice!!

[F & J 21]

Hi January 2010 filers!

I mailed my packet (I-130, I-485, and I-765) on 12/31/2009, and received NOA on 1/19/2010 (dated 1/13/2010). My application process is slower than others, and it makes me little nervous, especially because my potential employer is waiting for me to receive EAD card asap. Hope everything goes smoothly without RFEs. Wish you all the same!

H1B visa holder

11/5/2009 - Married

12/31/2009 - Mailed the packet of I-130, I-485, I-765 thru usps's priority mail to Chicago lockbox

1/10/2010 - Received receipt confirmation

1/19/2010 - Received NOA for all three (dated 1/13/2010)

Waiting for Biometric appt notice!!

Hi! I just added you to the Spreadsheet!

It was probably just the holidays (New Year's) that delayed your NOA.

I'm getting rather worried because our case status hasn't been updated online since our check cashed but I'm trying not to worry. ^__^;;

Hope we get our biometrics appointment letters soon!

[Laura & Kyle 16]

Just got the NOA's today! The only issue is that I have hyphens in my surname and first name and they don't show up. Hopefully it won't be an issue.

I don't believe it's a problem. My husband has a hyphen in his last name as well and on the 797s they didn't show up but on our change of address it does have him listed having a hyphen. Suppose it's just the way they print out?

[Tina&Roland 4]

I don't believe it's a problem. My husband has a hyphen in his last name as well and on the 797s they didn't show up but on our change of address it does have him listed having a hyphen. Suppose it's just the way they print out?

Thanks, that's what I assumed

[victorious 0]

Just want to let everybody know that I got my biometrics schedule in the mail today. It will be on February 4 @ 8 A.M.

I wonder whats next to this. I'm praying no RFE.

[Calypso 464]

Just want to let everybody know that I got my biometrics schedule in the mail today. It will be on February 4 @ 8 A.M.

I wonder whats next to this. I'm praying no RFE.

Congratulations!

FAE

[victorious 0]

I hope I will received my NOA1 for AED and schedule for biometrics this week since I send my AED after the AOS. So i can just do the biometrics both for AOS and AED.

[F & J 21]

Just want to let everybody know that I got my biometrics schedule in the mail today. It will be on February 4 @ 8 A.M.

I wonder whats next to this. I'm praying no RFE.

Yay! Congratulations! ^___^

I've updated the Spreadsheet

The waiting is driving me crazy...still no touches since our check cashed.

Did you get any touches before you got your biometrics letter?

[victorious 0]

Yay! Congratulations! ^___^

I've updated the Spreadsheet

The waiting is driving me crazy...still no touches since our check cashed.

Did you get any touches before you got your biometrics letter?

No didn't get any touches and does touches means RFE? I'm sure u'll get yours soon to. ^^ Thanks Fatima..

[belovedbyme 0]

Sorry to hear about that - it's horrible! He'll get what's coming for him. I believe in karma.

He claimed he never cheated on me wherein you can even see the history of bills of how much he paid of a dating site and told me to move on its a piece of ####### its 2008. Huh?

[F & J 21]

No didn't get any touches and does touches means RFE? I'm sure u'll get yours soon to. ^^ Thanks Fatima..

Thank you!! ^___^ I'm really glad that I found VJ - at least I can talk to people who understand how hard and stressful this whole process is.

They say that touches just mean that your case was looked at (not necessarily updated - may have just changed hands) but it really depends on the adjudicator that handles each individual case - some of them don't bother to scan the barcode for each file so some don't get touches or have their online status changed while others do. Still, I wish all of them did - I'd feel so much better to see that "Last Updated" date change.

[F & J 21]

He claimed he never cheated on me wherein you can even see the history of bills of how much he paid of a dating site and told me to move on its a piece of ####### its 2008. Huh?

I'm so sorry to hear that... I really don't know how to go about situations like this. I just read your other post about how your husband told you to start looking for flights. The Affidavit of Support that he signed when you filed for AOS is binding - he is required by law to support you even if you do divorce! Worst case scenario, if you don't have money - he will have to provide for you.

Edited January 25, 2010 by Fatima and Jim

[belovedbyme 0]

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Just keep on praying everything will be just fine for you. Hope you got everything done with your papers before you get divorce at least.

yeah right..our situation is getting worst. Kids been included because he accused me of telling something of his kids stuff yesterday. He emailed me many times swearing at me and threatening me. I been to church and a friend invited me to come over in her house and before I even ate dinner the kiosk started asking me where I was. As always, he told me many times even how many evidence I have "he never cheated" on me. Thats his favorite lines.

[F & J 21]

yeah right..our situation is getting worst. Kids been included because he accused me of telling something of his kids stuff yesterday. He emailed me many times swearing at me and threatening me. I been to church and a friend invited me to come over in her house and before I even ate dinner the kiosk started asking me where I was. As always, he told me many times even how many evidence I have "he never cheated" on me. Thats his favorite lines.

Keep whatever evidence you have. Does he physically abuse you? If he does, be sure to file a police report! It will be helpful with the immigration process - because you entered the marriage in good faith. Once you have your green card, you should still be able to file to remove conditions.

[menina 50]

Thank you!! ^___^ I'm really glad that I found VJ - at least I can talk to people who understand how hard and stressful this whole process is.

They say that touches just mean that your case was looked at (not necessarily updated - may have just changed hands) but it really depends on the adjudicator that handles each individual case - some of them don't bother to scan the barcode for each file so some don't get touches or have their online status changed while others do. Still, I wish all of them did - I'd feel so much better to see that "Last Updated" date change.

I have a question about updating online. We got our initial NOA1s via email on the 22nd of Jan. Our travel document and work auth. are already in initial review, but the AOS application still says acceptance phase. It also says it should be done with that stage within 2 days. Does it change like the others did once they review if for proper payment and signatures, or does this mean it is being sent back to us with RFE? It seems like we would not have received NOA1 if there was a problem with the initial review. Just wondering if anyone else got NOA1 without the status being changed. Our check HAS been cashed as well.