Applying for AOS in the USA

[Giselli 0]

K1 visa

Noa1 09/2/2008 Visto 10/3/2008

marriage date 11/09/2008

But we just go aplie for aos now!!

[alcocerc 0]

Question -

I am applying for AOS for my wife. She came to the US on a K1 on Dec 2009. She has not had any vaccinations. I dont recall getting the sealed medical envelope giving to us in Cuidad Juarez(medical exam taken to consulate) back.

My question:

Can my wife have her vaccinations taken anywhere? Meaning it doesn't necessary have to be at the civil surgeon?

Once she has all her necessary vaccinations what do I need from a civil surgeon? Do I just take proof to the civil surgeon so he can confirm the vacs?

It is ideal to submit all this proof w/ the 485 correct?

Thanks for your help in advance. I apologize if this is redundant.

[canusd26 0]

Hi, and congrats on your new marriage.....

I just got married in February of 2006, and my timeline was short, just like yours. We applied in February, and my interview was June, 2006. Yes, this THE ACTUAL interview...there is no second one. Why they put initial interview on the form I'll never know....

I actually had the interview before I had a social security number. This presented an interesting problem, because I wanted to show we had a bona fide marriage. Therefore, whatever you do, (if you haven't already) get your wife added to your lease or house documents, add her to your medical insurance, and add her to your bank account. All of these things can be done without a social security number...I know, because I did it...if the bank tells you no, they are misinformed. You can't open a new account without a social security number, but you can add someone to your account temporarily until they get one. ( US bank did this for my husband and I and gave me a letter stating they were aware of my pending social security number to take with me to the interview) Don't just rely on wedding documents for proof of valid marriage...because of marriage fraud, they look for actual documents that support your claim you are building a life TOGETHER.......

You may have done all this, I just thought I'd let you know if you hadn't. In answer to your question about travel, once you have your interview and have been approved for temporary permanent residency (2 year temporary because of short time of marriage) you will receive your permanent resident card in about 2 weeks, and then you can travel outside of the country. The permanent resident card is what enables you to re enter the United States...since you can't get a passport if you are not a US citizen, it serves as the document you need for travel. You may be approved before your permission to travel outside the United States documents (advanced parole) are ever processed.

Also, they will tell you right at the interview if you are approved, and just like my approval, it will be 2 year conditional, because you haven't been married 2 years yet: then you will have to fill out a new form in about 18 months for removal of conditional status...at that time they look at documents to support your ongoing marriage and that you have actually built a life together...(legal documents such as buying property, life insurance, joint tax returns etc etc....)

If you have any questions about what documents to bring to the interview, let me know....there are are so many rumours out there about what you need or don't need, and they want documents that support your building your marriage together (not just wedding photos) when you are applying for AOS alone...They want to see you are starting to build a life together....

Again, congrats and hope this helps...

Hi i was actually wondering if you can help me out here, i have entered the US as a visitor from Canada to attend a family wedding. But i am already married to my spouse from The US just about a month ago. I am now thinking of staying there with my spouse in US and file for AOS. When i crossed the border they didnt know that i was married or anything, is this going to affect me in any way when applying or for t he interview?

I hope someone can help me out please. Thank you.

[nchroust 0]

HELLO, I'M FILING FOR A CHANGE IN STATUS FOR MY K-1 FIANCE AND ON FORM I-485 IT ASKS FOR THE VISA NUMBER OF THE K-1 VISA. I'M CONFUSED AS TO WHICH NUMBER IT IS BECAUSE THERE ARE THREE NUMBERS ON THERE THAT ARE NOT REALLY IDENTIFIABLE. ONE IS A CONTROL NUMBER WITH A SERIES OF ZEROS AND ZEROS WITH A SLASH (/) THROUGH THEM. THERE IS ALSO A RED NUMBER BELOW THE ANNOTATION AND A REALLY LONG NUMBER WITH A SERIES OF LETTERS AND NUMBERS AT THE BOTTOM. WHICH ONE IS IT? PLEASE HELP, WE WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT.

NICOLE

[LiLMermaid 2]

Hi i was actually wondering if you can help me out here, i have entered the US as a visitor from Canada to attend a family wedding. But i am already married to my spouse from The US just about a month ago. I am now thinking of staying there with my spouse in US and file for AOS. When i crossed the border they didnt know that i was married or anything, is this going to affect me in any way when applying or for t he interview?

I hope someone can help me out please. Thank you.

Start a new thread with your question, that person posted that in 2006.

[LiLMermaid 2]

HELLO, I'M FILING FOR A CHANGE IN STATUS FOR MY K-1 FIANCE AND ON FORM I-485 IT ASKS FOR THE VISA NUMBER OF THE K-1 VISA. I'M CONFUSED AS TO WHICH NUMBER IT IS BECAUSE THERE ARE THREE NUMBERS ON THERE THAT ARE NOT REALLY IDENTIFIABLE. ONE IS A CONTROL NUMBER WITH A SERIES OF ZEROS AND ZEROS WITH A SLASH (/) THROUGH THEM. THERE IS ALSO A RED NUMBER BELOW THE ANNOTATION AND A REALLY LONG NUMBER WITH A SERIES OF LETTERS AND NUMBERS AT THE BOTTOM. WHICH ONE IS IT? PLEASE HELP, WE WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT.

NICOLE

the visa number is the red number. If you have anymore questions you'd be better off starting a new thread. This is just a pinned topic for informational purposes.

[canusd26 0]

Start a new thread with your question, that person posted that in 2006.

Thank you

[lesleysizeland 0]

This general guides apply to people who are required to file for Adjustment of Status once they enter the US to maintain their legal status. This applies to certain non-immigrant visa holders with a K1, K3, and others. Once you file you will have several options available to track your case.

Review the following:

• Please read the Step-by-Step Guide to AOS
  
• If you live in Texas, Oklahoma or New Mexico special processing requirements may apply to you. Please read this to find out if this applies to you.
  
• What is Adjustment of Status?
  
• Please read the Step-by-Step Guide(s) on getting a Social Security Number and initial or a renewal EAD.
  

Here are two documents that describe your rights and responsibilities as a Legal US Permanent Resident:

• http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/B4.pdf
  
• http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1____
  

Helpful Tips:

I live in Oklahoma and i tried clicking on the link above to see what special processing requirements may apply to me and i got an 'Access Denied'

Access Denied

You don't have permission to access "http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/2007/E7-11989.htm" on this server.

Reference #18.3ce24cae.1280850476.5ba15a17

Do i need to be aware of something if i am applying for AOS in Oklahoma?

Thanks

[Yuriy 0]

So.

Now that we have filed for AOS, and that her K-1 and his K-2 are about to expire, what do we use as document to establish that they are in US legally? I believe I read somewhere that it was the copy of Notice of Action, but I am not sure.

My apologies, I am sure that this may have been answered elsewhere in the thread. Rather than read 19 pages, which might not even have the answer, I am hoping that somebody won't mind repeating the answer or linking me to it.

[ladybyrd 0]

sent my package last week monday with usps certified mail with return receipt, i was tracking it and got this message from usps

Delivered, August 29, 2010, 10:35 pm, ZIP Code 55680

Arrival at Unit, August 27, 2010, 10:11 pm, CHICAGO, IL 60680

Acceptance, August 23, 2010, 11:58 am, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301

im doing an aos application so the address i sent it to was

For U.S. Postal Service:

USCIS P.O. Box 805887 Chicago, IL 60680-4120

so if you notice it was delivered to a zip code i didnt even put(55680) and when i tried to find this zip code it doesnt even exist. I called usps they say someone signed for it and they will start to look into it. Does anyone know what this is about?

[Megs 0]

I just got my EAD card on Aug.4, 2010. I have my adjustment of status interview coming up on Sept. 7, 2010, and it says bring 2 months worth of paystubs. SHould i just bring what ive gotten so far? Or does that just mean for the petitioner>

[bartonr3 0]

I received a letter from USCIS today stating that my AOS file had been transferred from the Missouri office to the California Service Center. I live in Texas, why would the file be moved so far away? I was expecting the letter to advise me of my Biometrics appointment, just wondering if anyone else has had the same experience and how long it took for the AOS to process through the California Center.

Thanks!

[marriedtomrg 141]

It's the red number printed on the visa inserted in your passport page.

HELLO, I'M FILING FOR A CHANGE IN STATUS FOR MY K-1 FIANCE AND ON FORM I-485 IT ASKS FOR THE VISA NUMBER OF THE K-1 VISA. I'M CONFUSED AS TO WHICH NUMBER IT IS BECAUSE THERE ARE THREE NUMBERS ON THERE THAT ARE NOT REALLY IDENTIFIABLE. ONE IS A CONTROL NUMBER WITH A SERIES OF ZEROS AND ZEROS WITH A SLASH (/) THROUGH THEM. THERE IS ALSO A RED NUMBER BELOW THE ANNOTATION AND A REALLY LONG NUMBER WITH A SERIES OF LETTERS AND NUMBERS AT THE BOTTOM. WHICH ONE IS IT? PLEASE HELP, WE WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT.

NICOLE

[CouscousApplePie 0]

I was wondering what the fees are for AOS......

I heard from someone that the fees may have went up !! I am sending my husband package out tomorrow and want to make sure 1010.00 is the correct amount!!!!

Thank you !

Also can some pass me the correct address for the Chicago Lock Box where I need to this HUGE HUGE package LOLOL!!!!!!!

Kim

[sweettmayy 1]

Quick question tho..

I sent my AOS package last Mon and I've seen that they recieved it this Wed.

I forgot to attach the I-694 - but I attached the Vaccination record I previously had.

Can I still send the I694 or just wait for them to request for it from RFE letter?