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konkris   0

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Hello everyone! My fiance arrived Dec 26, 2009 and our wedding will take place on Jan 15, 2010. I called our lawyer today ( who charged me $1000 for our document preparations) and he said will charge me again $1500 to help us put together the paperworks that we need for my fiance's AOS. I woul honestly say that we cannot afford that kind of money right now and I would like ask you, my fellow VJ members for assistance. I would really appreciate if someone could provide me a step-by-step guide or direct me to a link if there's one available.

Here's our timeline:

POE: Dec 26, 2009

Wedding Date: Jan 15, 2010

Thank you very much :)

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5/14/2009 -- mailed I129f

5/15/2009 -- delivery confirmation

5/19/2009 -- NOA1 date

5/24/2009 -- received NOA1

8/14/2009 -- NOA2 date

8/19/2009 -- received NOA2

8/24/2009 -- received letter from NVC

8/27/2009 -- NVC left

9/01/2009 -- consulate received, signed by BERNARDINO

9/21/2009 -- St. Lukes Medical

12/15/2009 -- Interview --- PASSED

12/19/2009 -- VISA received

12/26/2009 -- Arrival. POE: Los Angeles, Ca.

01/13/2010 -- Applied for State ID

01/14/2010 -- Applied for SSN

01-15-2010 -- Wedding Day

RVIANE♛ Proficient

RVIANE♛   5

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Hello everyone! My fiance arrived Dec 26, 2009 and our wedding will take place on Jan 15, 2010. I called our lawyer today ( who charged me $1000 for our document preparations) and he said will charge me again $1500 to help us put together the paperworks that we need for my fiance's AOS. I woul honestly say that we cannot afford that kind of money right now and I would like ask you, my fellow VJ members for assistance. I would really appreciate if someone could provide me a step-by-step guide or direct me to a link if there's one available.

Here's our timeline:

POE: Dec 26, 2009

Wedding Date: Jan 15, 2010

Thank you very much :)

read the guides K1 AOS

03.14.2011 -------I-751 sent overnight

03.15.2011 -------package says "Delivered"

03.30.2011 -------ASC Appointment Notice Received

04.22.2011 -------Biometrics Appointment

08.29.2011--------APPROVED! GC RECEIVED!

I'm the wife of an American Soldier;

I'm the hope that lives within him after storm clouded days.

The freedom from war that gives wings to his heart,

May they reach across the miles and bind our hearts together

against all that we must face in this world. ❤

LaneAndDaisy Enthusiast

LaneAndDaisy   0

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hi konkris...hope this will help..soon we will apply for AOS too...

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=307

daisy and lane

OUR K-1 JOURNEY TIMELINE

06-22-2009 ---- NOA1 09-18-2009 ---- NOA2

10-27-2009 ---- Medical 11-11-2009 ---- PEPS for Annulment Issue 11-18-09 ----Received PEPS Result

12-04-2009 ---- Interview 12-12-2009 ---- Visa Received

12-18-2009 ---- Flight to US via PAL ...POE - LAX

03-02-2010 ---- SSN and State ID

---AOS TIMELINE---

02-09-2010 ---- Mailed AOS( 485, 864, 131, 765, 1145)

02-12-2010 ---- AOS Package Received by DHS-USCIS

02-18-2010 ---- E-Notification, SMS and NOA Hardcopy Received

03-15-2010 ---- Biometrics Appointment in Milwaukee, WI

04-09-2010 ---- Authorization for Parole/Travel Dox Received

04-16-2010 ---- EAD Card Received

05-12-2010 ---- Interview Schedule in Milwaukee..PASSED!!! Thank You Lord!

05-17-2010 ---- Welcome Notice arrived in mail

06-01-2010 ---- Received Instruction Permit Card from DMV

06-10-2010 ---- 2-yr. GC/PRC arrived today in the mail..SALAMAT PO LORD!

12-12-2010 ---- Got my DMV License

Calypso Mentor

Calypso   464

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Just allocate your money for something else. The AOS process is already quite costly.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...000082ca60aRCRD

You may also read the I-485 instructions in PDF from the USCIS website. Scroll down to the bottom:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0004718190aRCRD

Hakuna matata.

God bless us all.

FAE :luv:

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RyaNRiza Proficient

RyaNRiza   1

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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You don't have to pay for a lawyer to process your AOS. You and your wife (to be) can do it yourselves. Comply the necessary requirements and send it to USCIS. It's that easy.

My Journey to Motherhood

Our Wedding Pics

Onli In Da Pilipins - Collection of sights and thoughts for my beloved country.

Our Love HIStory

06/26/06: Met at Bigchurch.com

07/14/07: First meeting in person.

12/19/07: Got my surprise gift through snail mail: my engagement ring!

02/11-18/08: Valentine's Week together!

AOS Timeline (I-485, I-765)

04/09/09: Sent packet to Illinois Lockbox

04/20/09: Received Notice of Action

04/27/09: Received Biometrics Appointment

05/09/09: Biometrics Appointment

06/01/09: Received EAD Card

08/18/09: Interview (postponed due to baby's delivery)

12/16/09: Interview - Approved!

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In her eyes I see the reflection of what love is all about.

"Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."

Ecclesiastes 4:12

konkris Rookie

konkris   0

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thank you all for the input. your help is greatly appreciated.

-kristine

---------------------------------------------------------

5/14/2009 -- mailed I129f

5/15/2009 -- delivery confirmation

5/19/2009 -- NOA1 date

5/24/2009 -- received NOA1

8/14/2009 -- NOA2 date

8/19/2009 -- received NOA2

8/24/2009 -- received letter from NVC

8/27/2009 -- NVC left

9/01/2009 -- consulate received, signed by BERNARDINO

9/21/2009 -- St. Lukes Medical

12/15/2009 -- Interview --- PASSED

12/19/2009 -- VISA received

12/26/2009 -- Arrival. POE: Los Angeles, Ca.

01/13/2010 -- Applied for State ID

01/14/2010 -- Applied for SSN

01-15-2010 -- Wedding Day

T_and_A Enthusiast

T_and_A   3

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Yes, file AOS yourselves and save lotsa moooolahh... Also this way, you can check, doublecheck all your paperwork, correct mistakes before submitting and know the ins and outs of all the documents submitted. If careful, you can avoid RFEs.

If unsure of anything, or confused with something, don't forget to consult VJ peeps... alot here have gone through same process, different experiences/circumstances, good and bad who can give you really good advice and point you to the right direction..

Best wishes and congrats...

thank you all for the input. your help is greatly appreciated.

-kristine

------- @>-@>-@>--------

AOS

Jul 23, 2008 ---> Mailed AOS, EAD and AP package

July 27, 2008 ---> check cleared

Jul 29, 2008 ---> NOA Date

Aug 2, 2008 ---> received confirmation mail for AOS, EAD and AP

Aug 9, 2008 ---> received biometrics appointment letter

Aug 21, 2008 ---> BIOMETRICS schedule at 3 pm

Aug 12, 2008 ---> took Biometrics in advance as a walk in

Aug 12, 2008 ---> touched

Aug 18, 2008 ---> I-485 notice of transfer to CSC

Sept 23, 2008 ---> touched

Nov 18, 2008 ---> GC RECEIVED!!!

EAD

Sept 30, 2008 ---> Card production ordered <expect to receive within 30 days>

Oct 11, 2008 ---> EAD received

AP

Sept 30, 2008 ---> AP approved <NOA mailed>

Oct 10, 2008 ---> AP received

ROC

Oct 11, 2010 ---> Mailed ROC packet

Oct 12, 2010 ---> Signed for and received by destination

Oct 14, 2010 ---> Money order cashed

Oct 18, 2010 ---> NOA1 received in mail

Nov 15, 2010 ---> Biometrics and fingerprinting appointment

Jan 28, 2011 ---> ROC approved

Jan 31, 2011 ---> Card mailed out

Feb 2, 2011 ---> Card received in the mail.

HOPE11 Apprentice

HOPE11   0

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Hello Konkris...im sure you and your wife can just do it by yourselves..visa journey website and uscis is an excelent source of information. The more you read the more you learn...I am preparing my documents now for AOS..all the forms and instruction are available in USCIS or visa journey website. Instead of paying your lawyer for 1500 better use it for AOS fee which is 1,010usd.

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tulum Explorer

tulum   0

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wow, lawyers can really rape you huh?. you could actually save that money and do it yourself- we are. yeah it means looking up the info yourself, doing it yourself and double-checking everything to make sure its right but it can be done. wish you had checked out VJ before paying the lawyer. anyway, just search VJ for AOS and it will give you info where you can download all the needed forms, instructions on filling them out, where to send them, etc. we did the whole thing without paying a lawyer. good luck

Hello everyone! My fiance arrived Dec 26, 2009 and our wedding will take place on Jan 15, 2010. I called our lawyer today ( who charged me $1000 for our document preparations) and he said will charge me again $1500 to help us put together the paperworks that we need for my fiance's AOS. I woul honestly say that we cannot afford that kind of money right now and I would like ask you, my fellow VJ members for assistance. I would really appreciate if someone could provide me a step-by-step guide or direct me to a link if there's one available.

Here's our timeline:

POE: Dec 26, 2009

Wedding Date: Jan 15, 2010

Thank you very much :)

 
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