K-3 doing AOS instead of CR-1. What to send NVC?

[sqtb 0]

I was going along with both K-3 and CR-1. My wife got her K-3 and is now in the US. I have decided to apply for AOS and not go with CR-1.

I understand that I am supposed to send a letter to the NVC stating that I will be doing AOS instead.

Questions:

1. What exactly am I supposed to say in this letter?

2. Is this letter supposed to be written / signed by me (Petitioner) or wife (Beneficiary)?

Thanks!

[Peikko 1,575]

Just get all your docs ready and apply for the AOS, no need to send in a separate letter.

[sqtb 0]

So how will NVC know that they need to send the file back to USCIS?

I'm pretty sure I've read somewhere on this forum that we need to send a letter to NVC if we're not going ahead with CR-1...

Just get all your docs ready and apply for the AOS, no need to send in a separate letter.

[Peikko 1,575]

Ok, I haven't seen that post, and someone will pipe up if that's true, but I was in the same position as you, doing both CR-1 and K3, and made hte same decision to abandon CR-1 and go with AOS.

I sent in all the docs in June, did the biometrics end of June and have an interview scheduled for 11 September. I didn't send a letter telling them of the change in my plans, just the usual cover lettter with the application.

So, I would definitly get everything ready to go and send it in if I were you

[Reba 2]

You should notify NVC that you want them to transfer your I-130 to your local DO. Just a simple "we've decided to file AOS in the States rather than return to home country, please forward I-130 to XXXX office." should suffice. Include a photocopy of the NOA2 from your I-130.

[Buttons 0]

Can you send NVC a email to the same effect.

Edited August 25, 2006 by Buttons

[Peikko 1,575]

You know what? Just do whatever you like.

[classic 0]

I did write a letter to NVC to that effect (I was case completed at that time waiting for them to send the papers to the embassy); in the end I still received the packet for the embassy and NVC said they didnt receive my letter. I wrote the embassy a similar letter I sent to NVC.

I am now scheduled for biometrics.

[Gatorfan 0]

My wife is here on a K-3 and we never notified NVC. We filed her AOS at the end of March and her interview is in a few weeks.

I don't believe it really matters if you notify them or not.

[classic 0]

sqtb,

In case you decide to write NVC (or the embassy), here is a draft of what I made:

Sir/Madam:

In the matter of the following:

Sponsor: FirstName Lastname DOB: mm/dd/year

Address: xx xxx xx

Beneficiaries: CaseNo. FirstName LastName DOB: mm/dd/year

CaseNo. FirstName LastName DOB: mm/dd/year

CaseNo. FirstName LastName DOB: mm/dd/year

The beneficiaries have entered the United States on K3 and K4 visas on mm/dd/year through <Port of Entry>. They will apply for adjustment of status. I would like to request that this be noted on their respective case records and retain their files until a CIS office requests it to process their adjustment application.

Thank you for your service.

Signed

email: xxx@xxx.com

[so_confused 0]

Good afternoon !

I'm here on a K3, I've posted about my situation, it was complicated, but me and my husband are finally together. Thanks for all the advice, it was so helpful.

I still have a problem with all the paperwork I need to send for the AOS process. My I-130 is still pending. I would like to apply for the work permit and AOS as soon as possible, but I'm confused about what to send instead of the approval notice for I-130. Do I need to wait for the approval?

If somebody was in the same situation, please help me. I need a list of everything I need to send. I've read the guide and the sample forms, but they are filled out for a K1 visa.

Thanks a lot.