AOS May 2011 Filers

[moSu 0]

hey I filed AOS 2nd May. still haven't gotten the receipt yet. I don't know why. I confirmed it has arrived to chicago lockbox via USPS website tho.

would it be ok? just do I have to wait more?

Hi Kyungmin,

That's a while ago. My lawyer mailed out our packet the week before we receive our email/text confirmation. In the email it stated that we should receive the hardcopy 7-10 days. I received all the hardcopies together except one, which is I-765 ( Lost in Translation??) I'm so sorry, I can't help you with your dilemma. May be you should start a topic so that other VJers who has similiar experience can help you.

Best Wishes,

moSu

[dtudtu 1]

Hi dtudtu,

Welcome aboard to May 2011 filers! Where are you filing from? Let's wait together.. I have a long way to go because i'm filing from NY.

Hello, I'm filing in Kentucky...

Just received email/text last night confirming they received my applications. So here it is my update:

December 2006: Arrive in USA with J-1 Au Pair Visa

April 2008: Met my husband

August 2008: Change of Status to F-1 (student visa)

January 2009: Moved in together

December 2010: Got married

05/16/2011: Sent I-130, I-485, I-864, I-131 and I-756 to Chicago Lockbox facility via USPS Express Mail.

05/17/2011: (Day 1): Package received and signed by S BUSH.

05/23/2011: (Day 6): Email + text confirmation, saying they received all forms and sent notification through mail on 05/17.

05/24/2011: (Day 7): Checks cashed. ($1490) Ouch!!

Still waiting for mail notification...

It feels so good to see it moving...

[anthroguy22 0]

Hi everybody,

My wife is currently in the US on an F-1 student visa. We were married on March 24, 2011. I mailed the adjustment of status packet to the Chicago lockbox on May 13th, with delivery confirmed on the 14th. That was a Saturday, so I assume no one took a look at it until at least the following Monday, May 16th. I have not yet received any notification (either via e-mail or text) and the checks have not been cashed. How long should I expect to wait to hear something? It seems most people have a fairly quick turn around. If I don't hear anything within a reasonable timeframe, what should my next step be?

Thanks!

[moSu 0]

Hello, I'm filing in Kentucky...

Just received email/text last night confirming they received my applications. So here it is my update:

December 2006: Arrive in USA with J-1 Au Pair Visa

April 2008: Met my husband

August 2008: Change of Status to F-1 (student visa)

January 2009: Moved in together

December 2010: Got married

05/16/2011: Sent I-130, I-485, I-864, I-131 and I-756 to Chicago Lockbox facility via USPS Express Mail.

05/17/2011: (Day 1): Package received and signed by S BUSH.

05/23/2011: (Day 6): Email + text confirmation, saying they received all forms and sent notification through mail on 05/17.

05/24/2011: (Day 7): Checks cashed. ($1490) Ouch!!

Still waiting for mail notification...

It feels so good to see it moving...

Nice.. Kentucky should be fast.. Good Luck and Best Wishes!

[moSu 0]

Hi everybody,

My wife is currently in the US on an F-1 student visa. We were married on March 24, 2011. I mailed the adjustment of status packet to the Chicago lockbox on May 13th, with delivery confirmed on the 14th. That was a Saturday, so I assume no one took a look at it until at least the following Monday, May 16th. I have not yet received any notification (either via e-mail or text) and the checks have not been cashed. How long should I expect to wait to hear something? It seems most people have a fairly quick turn around. If I don't hear anything within a reasonable timeframe, what should my next step be?

Thanks!

Hi,

Did you attach the E-notification form (G-1125) ? Below is a posting you can relate to.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/274657-it-has-been-7-daysnothing-from-uscis-yet/page__st__15

Best Wishes,

moSu

[dtudtu 1]

Nice.. Kentucky should be fast.. Good Luck and Best Wishes!

Thank you! Good luck to you too!! And keep us posted...

[dtudtu 1]

Hi everybody,

My wife is currently in the US on an F-1 student visa. We were married on March 24, 2011. I mailed the adjustment of status packet to the Chicago lockbox on May 13th, with delivery confirmed on the 14th. That was a Saturday, so I assume no one took a look at it until at least the following Monday, May 16th. I have not yet received any notification (either via e-mail or text) and the checks have not been cashed. How long should I expect to wait to hear something? It seems most people have a fairly quick turn around. If I don't hear anything within a reasonable timeframe, what should my next step be?

Thanks!

Hi anthroguy22,

I have heard of many people that didn't get any notification until a month after sending packets...So I think you shouldn't be too worried about it. But I would try calling USCIS just to check if they really received your packet and are working on it. Not sure if they'll be able to give you any info since you don't have receipt numbers..but it doesn't hurt to try. They received mine on May 17th and I already got email/text, and they cashed my checks..So you should be in the same time frame. Did you send the correct fees? $1070 + $420? If not, I think they would sent everything back to you because of incorrect fees...

[anthroguy22 0]

Hi,

Did you attach the E-notification form (G-1125) ? Below is a posting you can relate to.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/274657-it-has-been-7-daysnothing-from-uscis-yet/page__st__15

Best Wishes,

moSu

I included form G-1125, so hopefully I'll hear something soon.

Hi anthroguy22,

I have heard of many people that didn't get any notification until a month after sending packets...So I think you shouldn't be too worried about it. But I would try calling USCIS just to check if they really received your packet and are working on it. Not sure if they'll be able to give you any info since you don't have receipt numbers..but it doesn't hurt to try. They received mine on May 17th and I already got email/text, and they cashed my checks..So you should be in the same time frame. Did you send the correct fees? $1070 + $420? If not, I think they would sent everything back to you because of incorrect fees...

I definitely included the correct fees, so I'm unsure what the hold-up would be about. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I hear something soon. I hate the waiting.

[dtudtu 1]

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I definitely included the correct fees, so I'm unsure what the hold-up would be about. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I hear something soon. I hate the waiting.

Hi anthroguy22, any news? Hope you hear something soon!

UPDATE: My AOS Journey:

05/16/2011: Sent I-130, I-485, I-864, I-131 and I-756 to Chicago Lockbox facility via USPS Express Mail.

05/17/2011: (Day 1): Package received and signed by S BUSH.

05/23/2011: (Day 6): Email + text confirmation, saying they received all forms and sent notification through mail on 05/17.

05/24/2011: (Day 7): Checks cashed. ($1490) Ouch!!

05/27/2011: (Day 10): NOA received in the mail for all 4 forms.

[moSu 0]

Received NOA for I-765 yesterday. Tick tick tick... The clock is ticking... Hope everyone had a great memorial weekend!

[anthroguy22 0]

http://static-forums.visajourney.com/public/style_emoticons/default/kicking.gif

I definitely included the correct fees, so I'm unsure what the hold-up would be about. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I hear something soon. I hate the waiting.

Hi anthroguy22, any news? Hope you hear something soon!

UPDATE: My AOS Journey:

05/16/2011: Sent I-130, I-485, I-864, I-131 and I-756 to Chicago Lockbox facility via USPS Express Mail.

05/17/2011: (Day 1): Package received and signed by S BUSH.

05/23/2011: (Day 6): Email + text confirmation, saying they received all forms and sent notification through mail on 05/17.

05/24/2011: (Day 7): Checks cashed. ($1490) Ouch!!

05/27/2011: (Day 10): NOA received in the mail for all 4 forms.

Still no news. The terrible waiting continues...

[dtudtu 1]

Still no news. The terrible waiting continues...

Hang in there! I was reading the April filers and it looks like a lot of people had to wait for about 30 days...it seems normal!!

I know the waiting is a torture...I cannot wait to be able to start working...being home checking the USCIS website 100 times a day is killing me...hehe!!!

[dtudtu 1]

Received NOA for I-765 yesterday. Tick tick tick... The clock is ticking... Hope everyone had a great memorial weekend!

Great moSu!!

I received my bio letter 1 day after I received my NOA 1...So here it is my UPDATE:

05/16/2011: Sent I-130, I-485, I-864, I-131 and I-756 to Chicago Lockbox facility via USPS Express Mail.

05/17/2011: (Day 1): Package received and signed by S BUSH.

05/23/2011: (Day 6): Email + text confirmation, saying they received all forms and sent notification through mail on 05/17.

05/24/2011: (Day 7): Checks cashed. ($1490) Ouch!!

05/27/2011: (Day 10): NOA received in the mail for all 4 forms.

05/28/2011: (Day 11): Biometrics letter received in mail. Scheduled for 06/22/2011.

[moSu 0]

Still no news. The terrible waiting continues...

I know it's easy for us to say Hang in there since we received our NOAs but yes.. Hang in there! We feel you and we're here to go through this wait with you..

Best Wishes,

moSu

[moSu 0]

Great moSu!!

I received my bio letter 1 day after I received my NOA 1...So here it is my UPDATE:

05/16/2011: Sent I-130, I-485, I-864, I-131 and I-756 to Chicago Lockbox facility via USPS Express Mail.

05/17/2011: (Day 1): Package received and signed by S BUSH.

05/23/2011: (Day 6): Email + text confirmation, saying they received all forms and sent notification through mail on 05/17.

05/24/2011: (Day 7): Checks cashed. ($1490) Ouch!!

05/27/2011: (Day 10): NOA received in the mail for all 4 forms.

05/28/2011: (Day 11): Biometrics letter received in mail. Scheduled for 06/22/2011.

Wow! That's great! Yours is fast.. I'm so happy for you.. I already know my AOS process will probably take more than 6 months to process since i'm filing from NYC, but I'm still very happy seeing other people's progress.. I logged onto VJ website anytime, everyday, whenever I have internet access. My hubby said i'm a die-hard fan of VJ now..I barely log onto USCIS since my case is going to take a while. I've been through this wait while applying for H1B.. It was devastating!