Jump to content
Veronik

August Interviews Crew - AOS Journey

By Veronik in Canada

 Share

1,283 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

Tater&Bugger Community Regular

Tater&Bugger   3

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted

Hi Rose416!!! Yep, my brother and his wife are coming down, very excited!!!

Tater&#######, good luck with the pup teething!!! You should see our back porch, the ENTIRE screen is destroyed, thanks to Tobias (yeah, goofy name for a dog... It's from a character in Arrested Development) So did you send your package today?

No my husband used my car to go to Washington last night and wont be back until after UPS closes, so tomorrow it is!

See profile for our K-1 Visa/AOS story from 2010-2011Apparently we love USCIS/NVC so much we left and are doing it again! This time giving IR-1 a whirl. Rock on immigrators.

07/09/2014 sent in IR-1 packet to Chicago Lockbox

07/16/2014 NOA1

07/17/2014 check cashed by USCIS

10/01/2014 found out we are expecting baby #2 June 2015!

12/15/2014 NOA2

12/30/2014 Case received by NVC

03/23/2015 Received Case and Inv # from NVC after many calls and bogus excuses.

03/24/2015 AOS payment accepted by NVC

04/09/2015 IV payment finally accepted by NVC after the set the wrong fee and took weeks to correct it.

*many more delays thanks to the agency processing my fingers prints to the RCMP and the post office losing our mail*

05/20/2015 Packet sent to NVC via UPS, eta May 28.

06/16/2015 Baby #2 due - homebirth in Scottsdale, AZ

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Replies 1.3k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

mandaNchris
mandaNchris

Got my EAD card in the mail today.

J & J
J & J

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

J & J
J & J

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

Posted Images

Wishing Community Regular

Wishing   1

Posted
Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted

I am moving to PUERTO RICO :dance: Carribean, here i come.

That's cool, we are getting married right around the corner from eachother, cause i'm gettin married Sunday, Nov. 21. So our AOS journey will be side bye side :dance:

Sweet!!! How did this move come about!? Puerto Rico will be amazing!!

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!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Alaba Explorer

Alaba   1

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted

Sweet!!! How did this move come about!? Puerto Rico will be amazing!!

Haha, i knew everyone would be like woah, Puerto Rico.

That's where i met my fiance back in September 2007. She was born there and lives there, so it's a great blessing, I love it down there. So it was a choice between Canada and Puerto Rico... we chose there :)

Heres a youtube vid if you guys want to check out what its like over there.

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!!!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Wishing Community Regular

Wishing   1

Posted
Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted

Haha, i knew everyone would be like woah, Puerto Rico.

That's where i met my fiance back in September 2007. She was born there and lives there, so it's a great blessing, I love it down there. So it was a choice between Canada and Puerto Rico... we chose there :)

Heres a youtube vid if you guys want to check out what its like over there.

Thanks for the video!

That is making California look like a tenth of paradise compared to PR:-p I wanna go check out PR now!

So cool I didn't know the Arecibo Observatory was there...thats where they filmed part of Goldeneye! (James Bond movie...)

http://www.mi6.co.uk/sections/articles/movies_007world_arecibo.php3

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!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Wishing Community Regular

Wishing   1

Posted
Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted

Alright guys...I just got back from the SSN office to change my name. I gave my documents/application and the guy (after consulting with a coworker for 5 minutes) told me I should come back to change my name on my SSN card when I have my Green Card. Now note that I am a different situation then most K1's as I already had a Social Security Card when I was working on a TN Visa (last year). Therefore my SSN card says "Valid for work only with DHS Authorisation" across the top. He told me because I will eventually need to have this taken off my card too (when I get my green card) that its better for me to change my name on my SSN card once I have the green card done. This way, there will be one change instead of two changes (and you're only allowed to have 10 total changes in a lifetime on your SSN card).

I then asked him won't applying for AOS in my married name cause a problem between USCIS and SSA (Social Security Administration)? He said no its actually better procedure to have my name updated with USCIS first...he said out of state people who have a problem with their card, they send to USCIS first to change their name THEN back to SSA to change their card. Hope this is correct as I'll be sending in my AOS on Monday!

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!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Veronik Proficient

Veronik   19

Posted
Filed: Other Country: Canada
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

See that's so weird because I didn't run into any problems when I got my card at firt, and when I gt te name change. I mean, the person at the desk didn't even ask me any questions, just like they knew exactly what they were doing... I hope I don't run any trouble in the near future... :S

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

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Veronik Proficient

Veronik   19

Posted
Filed: Other Country: Canada
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

nickbits, I'm going on Tuesday to get that done too! What are you bringing with you? I was gonna bring my passport, my driver's license, my SSN card, the slip in came in to show adress, marriage certificate, and... I think that's it! What about you?

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

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Wishing Community Regular

Wishing   1

Posted
Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted

nickbits, I'm going on Tuesday to get that done too! What are you bringing with you? I was gonna bring my passport, my driver's license, my SSN card, the slip in came in to show adress, marriage certificate, and... I think that's it! What about you?

Just in case...driver's license stuff is so different state to state. Well at least California seems to be somewhat!

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!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
nickbits Community Regular

nickbits   43

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted

nickbits, I'm going on Tuesday to get that done too! What are you bringing with you? I was gonna bring my passport, my driver's license, my SSN card, the slip in came in to show adress, marriage certificate, and... I think that's it! What about you?

SSN card

Current MI DL

Marriage Cert

Utility bill

Bank statement

Passport

She applied for it in her married name initially but got shot down since SSN didn't match, I don't anticipate any issues this time.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Veronik Proficient

Veronik   19

Posted
Filed: Other Country: Canada
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Ah, ok! Well, good luck! I'm a little worried because I have no proof of residency except for the slip that my SSN card came in. Hopefully that'll do...

I'll keep you posted, and let us know how it went too!

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

Link to comment
Share on other sites
nickbits Community Regular

nickbits   43

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted

Ah, ok! Well, good luck! I'm a little worried because I have no proof of residency except for the slip that my SSN card came in. Hopefully that'll do...

I'll keep you posted, and let us know how it went too!

In MI you can prove residency with docs in a family member's name if you can prove the relationship.

So the bills/statements were/are in my name and the marriage cert is proof of relationship. Worked fine the first time.

Maybe your state has a similar clause?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Veronik Proficient

Veronik   19

Posted
Filed: Other Country: Canada
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

In MI you can prove residency with docs in a family member's name if you can prove the relationship.

So the bills/statements were/are in my name and the marriage cert is proof of relationship. Worked fine the first time.

Maybe your state has a similar clause?

Ah... Didn't think about that! I'll make sure I bring some of his bills with me then! Thanks for the tip! This is the second time you've saved the day nickbits!

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

Link to comment
Share on other sites
mandaNchris Collaborator

mandaNchris   3

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted

Just wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving everyone. We went and got our marriage certificate on Saturday. The lady wrote down that I had a U.S. passport and put my visa number beside it. I hope that isnt a problem. funny thing is when we were sitting waiting for the woman to be done typing up everything, there was a guy there that was asking about how to get his canadian citizenship. I was wearing my red t-shirt with CANADA across the front. What a small world lol

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

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...