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Hey everyone!

Here's a spot for us to share/vent/ask questions about our AOS journey, since we're all approved ;)

Can't start venting/sharing/asking questions just yet, gotta get married first!!!

For our detailed K-1, AOS and ROC journey, see the "about me" page on our profile!

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Got my EAD card in the mail today.

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Mine only took about two weeks from the time they got it, I sent mine UPS Standard, but USPS would work just as good too:)I only sent mine UPS because the office is open later. Just so you know you do

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Usually takes a week or two, but for some people it's taking a little longer depending where there service area will be for biometrics. Some of the service centers are overly booked so they might jus

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We already have the AOSr's thread... http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/209610-aosrs

Just a suggestion to keep it all there, so that questions and answers don't end up scattered and lost across multiple threads.

But good luck to all of you!

For details visit My Timeline or Profile

ROC Timeline:
May 23, 2012 - Mailed I-751
January 7, 2013 - RFE Received
March 26, 2013 - RFE Response Sent
April 11, 2013 - ROC APPROVED

June 8th, 2013 - 10 yr GC Received (FINALLY)

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March 23, 2010 - Mailed I-485 (AOS), I-131 (AP), I-765 (EAD)
June 7, 2010 - AP received
June 12, 2010 - EAD received
August 27, 2010 - 2 yr Green Card Received!

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April 22, 2009 - I-129F Sent
November 20, 2009 - Interview in Montreal - Approved!
January 3, 2010 - POE (Ambassador Bridge)
January 20, 2010 - Wedding

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Hey everyone!

Here's a spot for us to share/vent/ask questions about our AOS journey, since we're all approved ;)

Can't start venting/sharing/asking questions just yet, gotta get married first!!!

Cool, I'm down for this. Let's keep the August crew... Acrew for AOS

Nov 25, 2009: Sent out I-129F Package

Nov 30, 2009: Received NOA1

Mar 31, 2010: NOA 2 Approved

Apr 02, 2010: NVC Received

Apr 04, 2010: NVC Left

Apr 07, 2010: Consulate Received

Apr 26, 2010: Packet 3 Received

Apr 27, 2010: Packet 3 Sent

Jun 28, 2010: Packet 4 Received

May 12, 2010: Medical

Aug 11 2010: Interview Date

APPROVED!!!: Interview Result

Oct 19, 2010: POE

Nov 21, 2010: MARRIED!!!!!!

Mar 16, 2011: AOS Package sent to Chicago Lockbox

Mar 17, 2011: AOS Package recieved Signed for by Jay

Apr 26, 2011: NOA Hard Copies Recieved for AOS, EAD and AP

May 10, 2011: Biometrics Appointment

May 12, 2011: Email - Approved EAD/AP

May 21, 2011: Combo Card Arrived in Mail

July 5, 2011: AOS Interview -------- APPROVED!!!!

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Hey everyone!

Here's a spot for us to share/vent/ask questions about our AOS journey, since we're all approved ;)

Can't start venting/sharing/asking questions just yet, gotta get married first!!!

Whoot whoot! yeah!! :energy:

We already have the AOSr's thread... http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/209610-aosrs

Just a suggestion to keep it all there, so that questions and answers don't end up scattered and lost across multiple threads.

But good luck to all of you!

Sorry don't want to step on any toes, but the August interviews crew have developed a little group and we're excited to see how our journeys continue together:) Perhaps we'll also makes efforts to post Q&A's onto the other forum too if at all possible :innocent: We just want to keep socialising and stressing out together!!

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08/31/2010 POE09/25/2010 Civil WeddingAOS Timeline10/11/2010 AOS Package Sent10/20/2010 NOA's for AOS/EAD/AP11/12/2010 Biometrics Appointment1/4/2011 Received EAD and AP documents!1/11/2011 AOS Interview - APPROVED!!1/15/2011 - Received Approval notice for I-485, Green card on its way!!1/21/2011 - Received Green Card!!Removal of Conditions11/1/2012-Sent Application to California Service Center ..... N-40007/29/2016 - Received date at Phoenix lockbox 8/01/2016 - N-400 NOA<p>xx/xx/xxxx - BiometricsOnto the next step!!

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Whoot whoot! yeah!! :energy:

Sorry don't want to step on any toes, but the August interviews crew have developed a little group and we're excited to see how our journeys continue together:) Perhaps we'll also makes efforts to post Q&A's onto the other forum too if at all possible :innocent: We just want to keep socialising and stressing out together!!

Us, stressing out? Noooooo, that never happens! ;)

For our detailed K-1, AOS and ROC journey, see the "about me" page on our profile!

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Stress? What's that?

My fiance took one look at my face when he came home from work and said, 'oh no, here we go again.' The AOS is going to take longer to prepare than I had anticipated. Oh well, just another obstacle to cross. I want to cross it with you guys! YAY August interviewees!

When we get our Permanent Residency we can REALLY celebrate!!

I'm coming up to my 2 week anniversary of POE and have been enjoying this time with my fiance and planning our civil ceremony (this Friday!!)

Last week we applied for our marriage license and scheduled our ceremony. I'm starting to think about applying for my SSN. I think this is the first step. Without it, depending on the state, you can't get your driver's license or open up a bank account.

The only thing is, I have to apply for it in my maiden name first (because you have to apply with at least 60 days left on your I-94) , and then go into the office once I have my marriage certificate and apply for a name-change. Craziness. Anyway, it's different with every state, so don't fret.

I've also started volunteering. It's a great way to give back to the community, keep busy and make new friends. On my days off, I've been experimenting with new recipes. It can be hard not working, but at the same time, it's nice to have this opportunity to settle and establish roots.

Good luck to you all with your POE and welcome home!

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POE @ Toronto Pearson - 08/12/10

Civil Ceremony - 08/27/10

Applied for SSN in married name - 09/06/10 (I was told it will take 4 weeks to get the background check cleared and an additional 2 weeks to receive my card)

AOS/EAD/AP sent with FedEx - 09/25/10

E-Notice From Chicago - 10/05/10

I-797C, NOA1 Received - 10/08/10

SSN card received (FINALLY!)- 10/23/10

Biometrics appointment - 10/28/10

EAD Approved - 11/19/10 (USCIS Website Notice)

AP Approved & Received - 11/22/10

EAD Received- 11/23/10

Interview - 02/07/11 APPROVED!

I am now a U.S. Permanent Resident!!

My K1 Journey can be found on the 'About Me' page

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Naaa I never stresss either :blink: ...hehe

It'll be great to keep in touch with everyone once we start our process. I won't be filing till late Nov or beginning of December, but at least I will have my Vj buddies too lean on for guidance..:D

I'll be entering sooooon to activate my visa..Very very excited!!! 2 more weeks...

I hope everyone has a safe POE and those who are already in the U.S. a fun and happy marriage to come!

Rose416: Thanks for the tip about the SSN.. Defiantly going to apply before we get married since our wedding is in Nov.

For more information on our journey please see our 'About Me' page on our profile!

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Ok, so now I'm stressing!!! :wacko:

We're getting married on the 9th of September, and my I-94 expires on November 17th... That leaves me 68 days on my I-94 if I want to apply for my SSN under my married name... What should I do? I mean, it all depends also on if I get the marriage certificate right away, doesn't it?

Should I just go ahead and get it? I wanted to wait so that I could fill everything under that name, SSN, driver's license, AOS... How long for a name change anyways?

What do you guys think?

(ok ok, not stressing, it'll be ok!) :bonk:

For our detailed K-1, AOS and ROC journey, see the "about me" page on our profile!

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Alright, well made a bunch of phone calls, and here's the deal:

- Gotta apply for your SSN asap (10 days after your POE for the system to be updated)

- You need the marriage certificate to change your name to your married name (duh)

- In Virginia, it takes 3 weeks to get the mariage certificate back

- Then you can apply for a name change...

:bonk:

Gosh, this is complicated... I thought i'd be able to file the AOS relatively soon after we got married, but looks like it'll be in mid-October at the latest... :bonk:

For our detailed K-1, AOS and ROC journey, see the "about me" page on our profile!

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Ok, so now I'm stressing!!! :wacko:

We're getting married on the 9th of September, and my I-94 expires on November 17th... That leaves me 68 days on my I-94 if I want to apply for my SSN under my married name... What should I do? I mean, it all depends also on if I get the marriage certificate right away, doesn't it?

Should I just go ahead and get it? I wanted to wait so that I could fill everything under that name, SSN, driver's license, AOS... How long for a name change anyways?

What do you guys think?

(ok ok, not stressing, it'll be ok!) :bonk:

You really dont have to worry

You will have the marriage certificate well before November, heck, probably before October, you might only have had a problem if you were going for SSN within 2 weeks of the I-94 expiry

Alright, well made a bunch of phone calls, and here's the deal:

- Gotta apply for your SSN asap (10 days after your POE for the system to be updated)

- You need the marriage certificate to change your name to your married name (duh)

- In Virginia, it takes 3 weeks to get the mariage certificate back

- Then you can apply for a name change...

:bonk:

Gosh, this is complicated... I thought i'd be able to file the AOS relatively soon after we got married, but looks like it'll be in mid-October at the latest... :bonk:

I applied for my SSN 21 days after arrival, they still didnt find me, most people say 14 days min

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We're getting married on the 9th of September

You're getting married the same day I POE..:P

I'm getting married In Nov after POEin' in Sept...So i'm definitely going to file right away for SSN.

For more information on our journey please see our 'About Me' page on our profile!

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Thanks Supportgeek, as always, you're there to the rescue!

I'm gonna go get my SSN on Monday when we go get our license... I'll just do the name change thing.

Have a good POE J&J!!!

For our detailed K-1, AOS and ROC journey, see the "about me" page on our profile!

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J&J and I are on the same time line. I'll be POEing in Sept. and getting married in Nov. I'll be watching her closely to see what all I have to do hehe. Hope all of our AOS goes smoothly and fast

Life is like a roller coaster. Hold on tight and enjoy the ride!

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HHmm so I already have a SSN from working in US last year. So I guess all I do is do the name change bit when I have the marriage certificate... :innocent:

I'm actually more wondering if its going to complicate anything... :bonk:

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08/31/2010 POE09/25/2010 Civil WeddingAOS Timeline10/11/2010 AOS Package Sent10/20/2010 NOA's for AOS/EAD/AP11/12/2010 Biometrics Appointment1/4/2011 Received EAD and AP documents!1/11/2011 AOS Interview - APPROVED!!1/15/2011 - Received Approval notice for I-485, Green card on its way!!1/21/2011 - Received Green Card!!Removal of Conditions11/1/2012-Sent Application to California Service Center ..... N-40007/29/2016 - Received date at Phoenix lockbox 8/01/2016 - N-400 NOA<p>xx/xx/xxxx - BiometricsOnto the next step!!

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