Applying for AOS in the USA

[chuck99 0]

Hello all

im pretty new here

i receieved my NOA1 on the 14th of april and had my biometrics taken on the 9th of may.

but since then no response from USCIS. is this normal?

what should i do?

[missicy 87]

Hello all

im pretty new here

i receieved my NOA1 on the 14th of april and had my biometrics taken on the 9th of may.

but since then no response from USCIS. is this normal?

what should i do?

Totally normal. They will send you a notice when they schedule your interview, which can take a few weeks or months, depending on how busy your local office is.

[manilaboy83 9]

for LOUISE

i think we have the same case..you on a marriage based petition on like the K's kind of visa?

[JakStat 0]

I am just curious, but how can I stop the AOS for my spouse. I realized a mistake was made and would like to bring this forward and put a cease on her application. We got married in October of 2010, went for our interview in March of 2011. Unfortunately, after that time we became separated and as of till this date are no longer together. I would like to know what are the proper protocols to take. Our application was granted and she received her Visa, since she went back to her home country this past December.

She informed me that there is a temporary green card, and she has already submitted the paperwork to remove the "hold" and to make this permanent.

Any information and direction on how to go about this, will be greatly appreciated.

[Lau975 1]

Hi all!

Thank you so much everyone for sharing your experiences with this process as someone who is getting ready to go through the process very soon this has been incredibly helpful. My husband and I are trying to decide whether we should go to an attorney to do the paperwork. We are familiar with the process but we are wondering, are there any of you who did the adjustment of status process without an attorney?

I am a tourist visa over stayer (close to 10 years) so this may be a little different of an experience than for some of you. Would love to hear from those of you who had an attorney and what you felt were the benefits/drawbacks from that and if you didn't have an attorney what the benefits and drawbacks were.

Thanks so very much!

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

This is a do-it-yourself website, so most of the people here filed without an attorney. In fact, lawyers have a bad reputation around here. However, you need to decide if you are able to fill out the forms and follow the instructions and be organized. If not, then perhaps a lawyer is needed.

This is also the wrong forum btw, there is a whole forum devoted to AOs from tourist visa here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/130-adjustment-of-status-from-work-student-tourist-visas/

Good luck.

[Lau975 1]

Great thanks so much Harpa! Wasn't sure where to post I'll be sure to look at that forum.

[Kevzil 2]

I'm kinda in need of help and claifications here.. To make the long story short we accidentally included I-130 woth our AOS packet and am a K1 visa holder. It is late fo us to know that we should'nt have included it. Now it is so messed up like we paid for it and I DON'T WANT TO HAVE 2 INTERVIEWS!!! thinking about it stesses me out!!! (Y_Y)

My I-94 expired last May 24 and they got my application officially around May 23.Do u guys think I just cntinue the I-130?I also read about withdrawal of application,do u think it is a good thing to do?will it affect our other visa too?What do u guys think is the best thing to do?I don't want two inteviews!!!!! thank you very much!!! I do appreciate any help!

[Kevzil 2]

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:

Tip #1 (updated by member: Joanna&Bobby):

Tip #2

Tip #3 (from Meauxna)

I'm kinda in need of help and claifications here.. To make the long story short we accidentally included I-130 woth our AOS packet and am a K1 visa holder. It is late fo us to know that we should'nt have included it. Now it is so messed up like we paid for it and I DON'T WANT TO HAVE 2 INTERVIEWS!!! thinking about it stesses me out!!! (Y_Y)

My I-94 expired last May 24 and they got my application officially around May 23.Do u guys think I just cntinue the I-130?I also read about withdrawal of application,do u think it is a good thing to do?will it affect our other visa too?What do u guys think is the best thing to do?I don't want two inteviews!!!!! thank you very much!!! I do appreciate any help

[NclThms4 0]

Hello. I have tried looking though the forms but haven't really found the answers Im looking for. So I will add to it but sorry if its already posted somewhere and I missed it.

So my Fiance just came on a K1 we are looking at what we will have to do to change his status. First we need to get our I-864 locked down. I personally dont make enough due to being a volunteer living abroad and now going to graduate school. This means I need a joint sponsor. We have someone who it looks like will be our joint sponsor but this person is not apart of my family or his, just a friend but according to the paper work that is fine.

Like I said I will be going to graduate school and we both will move to this town AUG 1st. This means the joint sponsor will not live in the same town or state as us. Is this a problem? Also do we need to file the I-864A because we will not be living in the same home and she is not my family memeber just a friend.? Also who and how do I let someone know of my Fiance change of address?

Thank you for your time and help.

[kelly_Lou 0]

Hi Everyone,

Is it just me or are the Biometrics Appointment Notices taking a long time to get here. I heard that some other ppl who filed way before me are still waiting as well. I filed on the 20th of June, I have a notice date of 22nd of June and my papers has not been touched since the 24th of June and we are now nearing the end of July.

here is a little background info. this is my second time applying for AOS. i'm in the Family Bases Immediate Category and my 21st b'day is the beginning of August! oh yes, and my case is at the National Benefit Center in Lee's Summit. is anyone's case at the National Benefit's Center too???? what can you tell me about the NBC??

[mystickal 8]

Hi Everyone,

Is it just me or are the Biometrics Appointment Notices taking a long time to get here. I heard that some other ppl who filed way before me are still waiting as well. I filed on the 20th of June, I have a notice date of 22nd of June and my papers has not been touched since the 24th of June and we are now nearing the end of July.

here is a little background info. this is my second time applying for AOS. i'm in the Family Bases Immediate Category and my 21st b'day is the beginning of August! oh yes, and my case is at the National Benefit Center in Lee's Summit. is anyone's case at the National Benefit's Center too???? what can you tell me about the NBC??

Most, if not all cases transferred to NBC requires an interview.

[bcrose24 0]

Hi Everyone,

Is it just me or are the Biometrics Appointment Notices taking a long time to get here. I heard that some other ppl who filed way before me are still waiting as well. I filed on the 20th of June, I have a notice date of 22nd of June and my papers has not been touched since the 24th of June and we are now nearing the end of July.

here is a little background info. this is my second time applying for AOS. i'm in the Family Bases Immediate Category and my 21st b'day is the beginning of August! oh yes, and my case is at the National Benefit Center in Lee's Summit. is anyone's case at the National Benefit's Center too???? what can you tell me about the NBC??

my case was just transferred to the NBC - that is where USCIS now processes all of the EAD and i-485 forms as far as I've been told. They are moving at snail's pace but hang in there and they'll get to you. I got my receipt in June with biometrics scheduled for mid-July only to have that and have a request for evidence (that i had already provided). Hopefully you will get yours soon! I was very concerned with the length of time my case was taking so I made an infopass appointment where they assured me it was still moving along. Hope you hear something soon!

[vickybranson 1]

Hello my journey started today. My AOS has arrived to the Chicago lockbox. Now the wait begins.

Anyone applied recently?

[limenaluv91 34]

Me me! I sent mine yesterday and should arrive by today at Chicago lockbox!

I started a September adjustment of status forum by the way. The one that was started before, nobody replies hahaha