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We tried to fight it and we are still fighting.

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If you are still fighting, why do you want to leave? I thought that if you appeal, you can stay until appeal is over.

01/28/12 Mailed I-130, I-485, I-102, I-131, I-765
04/18/12 Biometrics done in Philadelphia
05/10/12 RFE response received and under review
06/07/12 Interview is scheduled on 07/10/12 :)
07/11/12 I-130 approved/no word on I-485 :(
07/12/12 5:20 PM received an email I-485 approved!!!!!!!!
07/16/12 Hard copies of I-130 and I-485 approval letters received
07/17/12 Card production ordered
07/18/12 Card Sent :)
07/20/12 Greencard received

ROC:

04/21/14 Mailed I-751

05/08/14 Received NOA dated 04/28/14

07/08/14 Emailed received - biometrics are current

11/07/14 Approval letter came in the mail dated 11/04/14

Card received during our vacation 11/11/14-11/18/14

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04/13/15 Eligible based on 3 year rule 90 days prior

04/27/15 Mailed package by UPS

04/28/15 Package received

05/26/15 Biometrics (completed 05/21/15)

07/21/15 Interview

08/11/15 in line for oath ceremony

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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 K

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Mrs.Niazai   0

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I need help please. My fiance now husband got here on k-1 visa on april 28 2012. I am applying for AOS for him. I am confused about the I-864.. the previous affidavit of support was filled out by my brother in law (sister's husband) because I have no means of financial aid and I live with my parents. So my question is do I ask my brother in law to fill out the i-864 again or do i fill it out and get my brother in law to fill it out as well?? Please help, time is of essence. thank you!

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The I-134 should have been included with the K1, not the I-864. Either way yes, you'll need the I-864 to be done "again".

Aussie K1 process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/
AOS, EAD & AP - the Aussie Way (including document list) - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/
ROC April 2012 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358760-i-751-april-2012-filers/ (includes document list)
N-400 April 2013 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/ (includes document list)

N-400 Interview review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6381814

N-400 Oath Ceremony review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6537699
Aussie Chat page continued - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331922-new-2011-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/
Aussie Name Change on Passport Process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248400-australian-passport-name-change-process/
Travel on maiden name passport with married name GC, tickets in married name - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183541-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/page__view__findpost__p__4135806
Shipping Costs from Aus to US - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293179-shipping-costs-aus-to-usa/

Notes:
- For my "standard" timeline please see timeline to the left
- For timeline with Aussie specifics & more detailed info, please see the "About Me" section of my profile

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Mrs.Niazai   0

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The I-134 should have been included with the K1, not the I-864. Either way yes, you'll need the I-864 to be done "again".

Thank you for replying back. I had filled out the I-134 which was included with the I-129F/K-1. I included both the one I filled out and the one my brother in law had filled out in the packet. So do I follow what I did previously, by filling one out myself and the other by my brother in law and including both of them in the I-485 packet? Also, my husband had his medical examinations done in October 2011 and then again in April 2012, do I take the I-693 to a doctor to fill out or can I fill it out myself? (I know stupid question, but help please, thanks! Appreciate it!)

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I am in the process of completing the documents for AOS can I just attach a copy of my w-2's with the documents for 2011?

Any replies would be helpful. Thank you.

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jueribizu   0

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I received my I-797C for I-485 & I-765 Application with the receipt number & alien number

So what's next for me to do?

Adjusting from B1/B2

01-30-2012 - Mailed I-130 Petition thru USPS Express Mail

02-05-2012 - Received Email Confirmation with Receipt Number

02-09-2012 - Received I-797C NOA in the mail

05-23-2012 - Received Email that I-130 was Approved

05-29-2012 - Received I-797 Approval Notice

06-13-2012 - Mailed I-485 & I-765 Packet thru USPS Express Mail

06-15-2012 - Packets received by USCIS Chicago Lockbox

06-19-2012 - Received Email that application/petition transferred to National Benefits Center

06-23-2012 - Received I-797C NOA (for I-485 & I-765) in the mail with receipt #'s, USCIS# and payment information

07-12-2012 - Received I-797C NOA for Biometrics Schedule Appointment in the mail

08-06-2012 - Biometrics Appointment taken at local USCIS Office

08-17-2012 - Received Email & Text Status Updated: Card Production for I-765 EAD

08-22-2012 - Received Email & Text Alert: EAD on Production & AOS Interview Schedule

08-22-2012 - Received I-797C NOA for Initial Interview Schedule in the mail

08-25-2012 - Received EAD thru USPS Priority Mail

09-24-2012 - Interview date and we got Approved on the spot

09-24-2012 - Received Text Status Update: Card / Document Production for Green Card

09-25-2012 - Received Text Status Update: Decision: mailed a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status

09-28-2012 - Received Text Status Update: Card / Document Production: We mailed the new card directly to the address we have on file

10-01-2012 - Green Card Received in the mail with I-797 Welcome Notice

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I received my I-797C for I-485 & I-765 Application with the receipt number & alien number

So what's next for me to do?

wait for the biometrics appointment letter

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AOS from F1:
Day0 -- 2012.05.08 Sent packet through USPS
Day1 -- 2012.05.09 Packet delivered at 1:29pm
Day7 -- 2012.05.15 Emails/texts acceptance confirmation at 5:16pm
Day8 -- 2012.05.16 Checks been cashed in the morning
Day11--2012.05.19 I-797C 4 hard copies received.
Day14--2012.05.22 Biometrics Appointment received. Scheduled for June 5th.
Day15--2012.05.23 Biometrics Completed at 1:30pm (2 weeks earlier than the scheduled date)
Day27--2012.06.04 Card production ordered for EAD&AP
Day28--2012.06.05 Second card production ordered email received for EAD.(why?)
Day30--2012.06.07 EAD&AP Combo Card mailed
Day32--2012.06.09 EAD&AP Combo Card received
Day98--2012.08.14 Interview scheduled for Sep.18th @12:30pm(thank god I don't have school that day)
Day100-2012.08.16 Interview notice hard copy received
Day133-2012.09.18 Interview!! I-485 updated to Card Production around 3:30pm
Day134-2012.09.19 Online Update: I-130 approved; I-485 New permanent Resident Status Registered.
Day136-2012.09.21 Second Card production Email.
Day141-2012.09.26 GreenCard received. (Done for 2 years!)

ROC:

Day0 -- 2014.07.07 Sent package to CSC by USPS

Day1 -- 2014.07.08 Package delivered

Day3 -- 2014.07.10 Check has been cashed

Day4 -- 2014.07.11 I-797 Hard Copy Received

Day12--2014.07.19 Biometrics Appointment received. Scheduled for Aug 5th.

Day23--2014.07.30 Biometrics Completed @1pm (6 days early)

Day95--2014.10.10 Card Production

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jueribizu   0

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wait for the biometrics appointment letter

Thank you

Adjusting from B1/B2

01-30-2012 - Mailed I-130 Petition thru USPS Express Mail

02-05-2012 - Received Email Confirmation with Receipt Number

02-09-2012 - Received I-797C NOA in the mail

05-23-2012 - Received Email that I-130 was Approved

05-29-2012 - Received I-797 Approval Notice

06-13-2012 - Mailed I-485 & I-765 Packet thru USPS Express Mail

06-15-2012 - Packets received by USCIS Chicago Lockbox

06-19-2012 - Received Email that application/petition transferred to National Benefits Center

06-23-2012 - Received I-797C NOA (for I-485 & I-765) in the mail with receipt #'s, USCIS# and payment information

07-12-2012 - Received I-797C NOA for Biometrics Schedule Appointment in the mail

08-06-2012 - Biometrics Appointment taken at local USCIS Office

08-17-2012 - Received Email & Text Status Updated: Card Production for I-765 EAD

08-22-2012 - Received Email & Text Alert: EAD on Production & AOS Interview Schedule

08-22-2012 - Received I-797C NOA for Initial Interview Schedule in the mail

08-25-2012 - Received EAD thru USPS Priority Mail

09-24-2012 - Interview date and we got Approved on the spot

09-24-2012 - Received Text Status Update: Card / Document Production for Green Card

09-25-2012 - Received Text Status Update: Decision: mailed a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status

09-28-2012 - Received Text Status Update: Card / Document Production: We mailed the new card directly to the address we have on file

10-01-2012 - Green Card Received in the mail with I-797 Welcome Notice

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jueribizu   0

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wait for the biometrics appointment letter

I've been waiting for my biometrics letter everyday and i haven't received it yet.

It's only been a week since they received my application so should I be worry?

Based on your timeline your biometrics letter arrived in a week.

And do they send email alert or text that they sent it already

Adjusting from B1/B2

01-30-2012 - Mailed I-130 Petition thru USPS Express Mail

02-05-2012 - Received Email Confirmation with Receipt Number

02-09-2012 - Received I-797C NOA in the mail

05-23-2012 - Received Email that I-130 was Approved

05-29-2012 - Received I-797 Approval Notice

06-13-2012 - Mailed I-485 & I-765 Packet thru USPS Express Mail

06-15-2012 - Packets received by USCIS Chicago Lockbox

06-19-2012 - Received Email that application/petition transferred to National Benefits Center

06-23-2012 - Received I-797C NOA (for I-485 & I-765) in the mail with receipt #'s, USCIS# and payment information

07-12-2012 - Received I-797C NOA for Biometrics Schedule Appointment in the mail

08-06-2012 - Biometrics Appointment taken at local USCIS Office

08-17-2012 - Received Email & Text Status Updated: Card Production for I-765 EAD

08-22-2012 - Received Email & Text Alert: EAD on Production & AOS Interview Schedule

08-22-2012 - Received I-797C NOA for Initial Interview Schedule in the mail

08-25-2012 - Received EAD thru USPS Priority Mail

09-24-2012 - Interview date and we got Approved on the spot

09-24-2012 - Received Text Status Update: Card / Document Production for Green Card

09-25-2012 - Received Text Status Update: Decision: mailed a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status

09-28-2012 - Received Text Status Update: Card / Document Production: We mailed the new card directly to the address we have on file

10-01-2012 - Green Card Received in the mail with I-797 Welcome Notice

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I've been waiting for my biometrics letter everyday and i haven't received it yet.

It's only been a week since they received my application so should I be worry?

Based on your timeline your biometrics letter arrived in a week.

And do they send email alert or text that they sent it already

Definitely no reason to panic. Have you even received your NOA yet? A week is very, very fast to get a biometrics letter. Typical is within 30 days but it is well within the normal range to wait 2 months or longer if your local office is backed up.

If you fill in your timeline, it will help others to give you better answers, such as their experience with your local office.

Can't answer regarding the email or text - when we went through the process, they did not, however that may have changed in the last year and a half.

OUR TIMELINE

I am the USC, husband is adjusting from B2.

ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS

08.06.2010 - Sent off I-485
08.25.2010 - NOA hard copies received (x4), case status available online: 765, 131, 130.
10.15.2010 - RFE received: need 2 additional photos for AP.
10.18.2010 - RFE response sent certified mail
10.21.2010 - Service request placed for biometrics
10.25.2010 - RFE received per USCIS
10.26.2010 - Text/email received - AP approved!
10.28.2010 - Biometrics appointment received, dated 10/22 - set for 11/19 @ 3:00 PM
11.01.2010 - Successful biometrics walk-in @ 9:45 AM; EAD card sent for production text/email @ 2:47 PM! I-485 case status now available online.
11.04.2010 - Text/Email (2nd) - EAD card sent for production
11.08.2010 - Text/Email (3rd) - EAD approved
11.10.2010 - EAD received
12.11.2010 - Interview letter received - 01.13.11
01.13.2011 - Interview - no decision on the spot
01.24.2011 - Approved! Card production ordered!

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS

11.02.2012 - Mailed I-751 packet to VSC
11.08.2012 - Checks cashed
11.10.2012 - NOA1 received, dated 11.06.2012
11.17.2012 - Biometrics letter received for 12.05.2012
11.23.2012 - Successful early biometrics walk-in

05.03.2013 - Approved! Card production ordered!

CITIZENSHIP

Filing in November 2013

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jueribizu   0

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Definitely no reason to panic. Have you even received your NOA yet? A week is very, very fast to get a biometrics letter. Typical is within 30 days but it is well within the normal range to wait 2 months or longer if your local office is backed up.

If you fill in your timeline, it will help others to give you better answers, such as their experience with your local office.

Can't answer regarding the email or text - when we went through the process, they did not, however that may have changed in the last year and a half.

I already received my NOA1 last 6/23

I guess I will just have to wait for the mail to come

Adjusting from B1/B2

01-30-2012 - Mailed I-130 Petition thru USPS Express Mail

02-05-2012 - Received Email Confirmation with Receipt Number

02-09-2012 - Received I-797C NOA in the mail

05-23-2012 - Received Email that I-130 was Approved

05-29-2012 - Received I-797 Approval Notice

06-13-2012 - Mailed I-485 & I-765 Packet thru USPS Express Mail

06-15-2012 - Packets received by USCIS Chicago Lockbox

06-19-2012 - Received Email that application/petition transferred to National Benefits Center

06-23-2012 - Received I-797C NOA (for I-485 & I-765) in the mail with receipt #'s, USCIS# and payment information

07-12-2012 - Received I-797C NOA for Biometrics Schedule Appointment in the mail

08-06-2012 - Biometrics Appointment taken at local USCIS Office

08-17-2012 - Received Email & Text Status Updated: Card Production for I-765 EAD

08-22-2012 - Received Email & Text Alert: EAD on Production & AOS Interview Schedule

08-22-2012 - Received I-797C NOA for Initial Interview Schedule in the mail

08-25-2012 - Received EAD thru USPS Priority Mail

09-24-2012 - Interview date and we got Approved on the spot

09-24-2012 - Received Text Status Update: Card / Document Production for Green Card

09-25-2012 - Received Text Status Update: Decision: mailed a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status

09-28-2012 - Received Text Status Update: Card / Document Production: We mailed the new card directly to the address we have on file

10-01-2012 - Green Card Received in the mail with I-797 Welcome Notice

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Nsempa   2

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I am in the process of completing the documents for AOS can I just attach a copy of my w-2's with the documents for 2011?

Any replies would be helpful. Thank you.

Are you the petitioner or the beneficiary? If you are the petitioner then you need fill add yourtax transcipts for the last 3 year.

Timeline for I-130 and I-485 and I-765

06/07/2010 - Married

06/30/2012 - I-130 package mailed (filed separately)

07/03/2012 - Package received

07/05/2012 - NOA1 received

03/08/2013 - NOA2 received (Approval notice)

07/03/2013 - I-485/I-765 package sent

07/08/2013 - Package received

07/11/2013 - NOA1 for I-485/I-765 received

07/16/2013 - Biometrics Notice received

08/07/2013 - Biometrics completed

08/21/2013 - Notice to appear for interview received. Scheduled for 09/26/2013

09/05/2013 - Notice of EAD approval received

09/13/2013 - EAD delivered by USPS

09/26/2013 - Interview - ***Approved***

09/27/2013 - Card/Document production

09/27/2013 - Permanent Residence status registered- notice mailed

10/03/2013 - NOA2 for I-485/Welcome Letter received

10/04/2013 - Received an update- Card mailed

10/09/2013 - Card Received

To God Be The Glory Great Things He has Done!!!

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Hello Everyone! I'm new to this site, and would like to get a little bit of feedback from you guys. I'm about to file for my AOS & I would like to know if anyone has done this process on your own? I'm undecided whether to hire a lawyer or just do it my self? I know it is a serious matter so hiring a lawyer would be more ideal, but honestly it is a bit pricey. Any suggestions? Has anyone done this process on your own? And if so, would you recommend doing it myself or just have a lawyer do it for me? Thank you I would really appreciate any suggestions! :unsure:

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Hello Everyone! I'm new to this site, and would like to get a little bit of feedback from you guys. I'm about to file for my AOS & I would like to know if anyone has done this process on your own? I'm undecided whether to hire a lawyer or just do it my self? I know it is a serious matter so hiring a lawyer would be more ideal, but honestly it is a bit pricey. Any suggestions? Has anyone done this process on your own? And if so, would you recommend doing it myself or just have a lawyer do it for me? Thank you I would really appreciate any suggestions! :unsure:

We did everything ourselves. Few days ago I finished with my biometrics, now I am waiting. They said 2-3 months. Also, I got the letter that my case is transferred to California center.

When they were taking my Biometrics in NY office, there were some problems with one lady. She had a lawyer filling her papers and he did all wrong so they told her to go back, returned her the papers, no biometrics were taken, and now she has to wait all over again. And she paid the lawyer to do it! So, it is not always guaranteed that the lawyer will do things the proper way.

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We did everything ourselves. Few days ago I finished with my biometrics, now I am waiting. They said 2-3 months. Also, I got the letter that my case is transferred to California center.

When they were taking my Biometrics in NY office, there were some problems with one lady. She had a lawyer filling her papers and he did all wrong so they told her to go back, returned her the papers, no biometrics were taken, and now she has to wait all over again. And she paid the lawyer to do it! So, it is not always guaranteed that the lawyer will do things the proper way.

Oh Wow. This is exactly the feedback that I was looking for. I really appreciate your time telling me your experience. And I'm going to go ahead and start gathering together all the things needed for this process. To tell you the truth one of the main reasons why I was thinking of hiring a lawyer was because this whole process seems bit I mean not "bit" "very" overwhelming to me. But like you said "it is not always guaranteed that the lawyer will do things the proper way." So might as well take a shot. Thank you once again for your feedback. Have a great day!

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