AOS, EAD & AP from K1 - the Aussie way (doc list included)

[VanessaTony 3,567]

I have noticed people commenting on doing a walk-in for the biometics.. Why is this done? Does this speed up the process at all?

I have re-sent my AOS papers back after receiving an RFE for an outdated I-485. It was signed for today. I am so worried and hope I dont receive another RFE.

I'm not entirely SURE it speeds up the process but mine was booked 3 weeks away from the date I received it, and as far as I know or have read, they stop working on your file until they receive the biometrics (kinda like an RFE) so I didn't want to waste 3 weeks when I COULD do a walk-in (not every office allows it). So if you can and your office isn't too far away, go try and do a walk-in, otherwise you wait, but it hurts nothing to try.

[Warren and Cindy 6]

"The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production"

yay!!

they finally approved my GC

[Warren and Cindy 6]

ok my turn at a help guide

k1,now AOS,now what?

[VanessaTony 3,567]

ok my turn at a help guide

k1,now AOS,now what?

Grats again Now to reading your thread

[Heart-Broken 1]

hello Vanessa & Tony

your thread is very helpful

but i dont see about K2- Visa documents for my son

its ok to ask specific documents like :

K2 Visa = documents to submit or assemble

for my husband = documents to submit or assemble

thank you very much for your time to answer my questions

God Bles .......

[alex and astrid 38]

hello Vanessa & Tony

your thread is very helpful

but i dont see about K2- Visa documents for my son

its ok to ask specific documents like :

K2 Visa = documents to submit or assemble

for my husband = documents to submit or assemble

thank you very much for your time to answer my questions

God Bles .......

You would be better to ask Terri and Eric, as Terri immigrated as a K1 along with her daughter.

[Heart-Broken 1]

You would be better to ask Terri and Eric, as Terri immigrated as a K1 along with her daughter.

hi alex & astrid

tnx for the message

where i can find terri and eric?

by the way were the same birthday....

thank you very much for your time

God bless us all ......

[TerriandEric 4]

hi alex & astrid

tnx for the message

where i can find terri and eric?

by the way were the same birthday....

thank you very much for your time

God bless us all ......

Hi Heart Broken,

I immigrated with my daughter on the K1 and her as the K2. What step of the process are you wondering about? I assembled for my daughter's AOS basically the same documents for myself. We have come through with your AP's & EAD's..we have our AOS interview on the 23rd September.

[Manny&G 1]

Hello everybody,

I filed my wife's AOS package on 02-Sep-10; Thanks to Vanessas helpful information, made things easier than I expected. I hope everthing goes smooth and I don't get any of those anoying RFS's. Good luck to us..Thank you vanessa.....

[Ravi_Beth 0]

Hey guys,i got my GC in the month July 2010, i also visited India soon after that for a month.....my new job might require me to stay in India for atleast 3-6 months in one stretch.....

I read that i am not supposed to stay out of USA for more than 6 months because it might effect my renewal of GC after year and half, is this true....?????

[Nibake 4]

The current postal details for these forms (as of 3 Dec 09 ) is:

File at:

USCIS

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

For courier/express delivery:

USCIS

Attn: FBAS

131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor

Chicago, IL 60603-5517

US priority mail should go to the first address, right? Or would it be considered an express delivery?

[VanessaTony 3,567]

US priority mail should go to the first address, right? Or would it be considered an express delivery?

Well technically the express one is for FedEx or UPS... BUT I sent my USPS Express to the express address. I know people who have done it the other way. You can send it to whichever address you like really but some agencies, like FedEx require a street address, others don't care. If you want a signature on receipt though (which is unnecessary, just get delivery confirmation) send to the street address

[Ravi_Beth 0]

anybody...????

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Hey guys,i got my GC in the month July 2010, i also visited India soon after that for a month.....my new job might require me to stay in India for atleast 3-6 months in one stretch.....

I read that i am not supposed to stay out of USA for more than 6 months because it might effect my renewal of GC after year and half, is this true....?????

sorry. Missed this one

Completely not true. I'm not sure where you read that. If you stay outside for more than 6 months this can affect your naturalisation clock, your ROC (which I assume you meant) has a very specific date, 90 days prior to your 2 year GC's expiry. If you stay out for more than 6 months, but less than 12 then your naturalisation clock is "paused" and the time doesn't count. If you stay out longer than 12 months (you'll need a re-entry permit for this) your clock is completely reset back to 0.

You also should know, any trips outside the US for more than 6 months can allow CBP to decide whether you've abandoned your residency. It's unlikely they will do anything the first time, but make sure you file your taxes and do everything normal so if they do question you (which I seriously doubt this time) you're prepared.

[itsmyname 0]

Hello

I came here with K-3 category (non-immigrant), now we are on the way to file AOS, but I am confused on this I-485 part 2 not so sure if which box i am going to check... and may i know exactly if how much is the fees, is it still $1010?

thanks