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The trick is to be able to pull out documents without fiddling around too much. So, this is how I did it.

--Two separate box-type files (one for original documents, the other for photocopies, labeled)

--Separate folders for each category of original documents(financial documents, marriage documents, birth documents, immigration documents etc.,labeled.

--Photocopies also labeled in similar categories, but not put in separate folders.

--All folders with original documents put into one box file

--All photocopies in another box file

--Both box files put in a brief case which the husband was made to carry

--Wedding photo album in a separate tote bag which I carried.

Yes, I know, sounds kind of overdone, but I wanted to keep it as streamlined as possible.

I wore a simple long cotton skirt with dress blouse and the husband wore shirt and slacks.

Lol ... My interview is July 3, 2012... But I already put my paper work together ... And what's funny I

Did it the same way as you did... Photocopies files in one binder separated and noted and same for original in a separate binder and noted... I'm already prepared just have to grab the photocopy binder and original binder ... And off we go :-)

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Finally got my interview date. It's June 1st.

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We mailed our paperwork on 02/24/2012, and received emails & texts for the acceptance of out I-485, I-765, I-130 on 03/02/2012. We did not file I-131 as we are switching from F1 and my hubby was

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MrsNotBonJovi   18

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Hey fellow Immigrants,

just want to say, this forum has been a great source help and what to expect when filing for AOS. Following your timelines really helped as sometimes you feel you and your spouse are alone in this process, but reading your posts gave me some comfort and I am happy so far everyone has either been approved or at least waiting for a decision.

My timeline

Mailed Aos i-485/i-765/i-130 on March 24

Received at Lockbox on March 26

Received notifications in mail on April 4

Biometrics on April 23

Notice for interview received on May 8

EAD in production on May 27

EAD in hand on June 4

AOS Interview on June 13 (approved on the spot)/status updated later on the same day.Philadelphia office

Hope this helps.

In all our IOr was very professional , IO started by asking my wife who is a USC about her name,number, where she works ( minor stuff)..asked her how we met, IO asked me if i knew her parents and asked her if she knew my parents. I came to the US about 8 years ago on F1 and went out of status so I was a little nervous about that. The IO made it clear before I answer any question it is better to tell the truth about what i did when I went out status, because if I lie then he cant take anything else i say seriously... so i basically told him i took under the table employment to support myself while i was out of status. He then asked for pictures and proof of relationship..we took , pictures, health insurance, car insurance, joint bank account , a ton of gifts we gave each other..he went through all of them asking questions about some family members who were in some pics and kept some of the pictures. He then took out my i-94 from my passport and said he was going to approve us.

I thought we had plenty of evidence proving our relationship, but the IO said we really didn't but from his experience he could tell we were the real deal and in love so he was going to approve us and that he advised us to bring more evidence when we apply to remove the conditions on the 2 year green card.I shook his hand and left.

Later at night checked my status online and I was approved!

In all he was very professional. Only thing that was a bit off was he had to wait about 30 minutes after our appointment time before being called. but that is normal I guess as there were many people who were in the waiting room

I just wanted to share my experience on here because I have read many of yours and felt maybe I can help someone who is going through the same process of AOS.

I know there is a different section for stating experiences, but I am not that big of a blogger and too lazy to find it.

I just want to thank you all for sharing your experiences. It helped me get through some nervous days. I am just happy I can live a normal life with my wife.

Good Luck to all of you looking to change your status.

Congratulations! One more successful March filer.

The Journey

Arrived on F1 visa on 25 Dec 2008. Graduated June 2011. Started OPT Sep 2011.

AOS applied March 21, 2012. GC approved June 11, 2012 & received June 18, 2012.

Exactly three months from start to finish,no RFEs.

AOS Timeline:

Day 01,March 21, 2012: Concurrent filing of I-130/AOS/EAD/AP to Chicago Lockbox

Day 02,March 22, 2012: Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

Day 04,March 24, 2012: USCIS Acceptance Confirmation received through e-mail

Day 07,March 27, 2012: Checks cashed.

Day 13,April 02, 2012 : NOAs received for I-130,I-485,EAD/AP & Biometrics

Day 36,April 25, 2012 : Biometrics Completed at Elizabeth, NJ.

Day 45,May 04, 2012 : E-mail notification for interview received for June 11

Day 46,May 05, 2012 : Received hard copy of interview notice

Day 56,May 16, 2012 : EAD/AP Production e-mail

Day 64,May 24, 2012 : EAD/AP Card in hand

Day 83,June 11,2012 : Interview. Approved same day. Card production email.

Day 84,June 12,2012 : E-mail Notification registering PR status.

Day 87,June 15,2012 : USPS picks up GC from USCIS.

Day 88,June 16,2012 : Received two hard copy mails, approving I-130 & I-485

Day 90,June 18,2012 : 10-year GC in hand. End of GC journey, for now.

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Greencard in hand !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:dance: :dance: :dance:

its beautiful!!! and its in my married name yay

i like to thank everyone for all their support especially my VJ family!!!

Congratulations Arce0426!

I cant wait til my day come, I send the package the same day as you.... I just realized that....

But im confident.... :)

My Timeline:

01 December 2011 - Got married <3
15 December 2011 - J-1 Visa(Au Pair) Expired!

(AOS)
06 March 2012 - Day 01 - Sent AOS to Chicago lockbox: I-485, I-130, I-765, G-1145 & Surgeon`s Sealed Envelope
08 March 2012 - Day 03 - Package arrived confirmation USPS
12 March 2012 - Day 07 - Received txt message and email for I-797
13 March 2012 - Day 08 - Checks Cashed by USCIS
29 March 2012 - Day 24 - CASE STATUS ONLINE: On March 29, 2012, the Post Office returned the notice we last sent to you as undeliverable.(NOA`S)
03 April 2012 - Day 29 - CASE STATUS ONLINE: On April 03, 2012, the Post Office returned the notice we last sent to you as undeliverable.(NOA`s)
13 April 2012 - Day 39 - Received NOA`s for I-485, I-130 and I-765 and also received appointment letter for Biometrics for May, 08.
08 MAy 2012 - Day 64 - Biometrics Done
08 MAy 2012 - Day 64 - EAD Approval Online
14 May 2012 - Day 70 - EAD in the Mail
17 May 2012 - Day 73 - EAD in Hands.
21 May 2012 - Day 77 - Interview date schedule for June 26th!

26 June 2012 - Interview Date - Approved on the spot

08 July 2012 - Green Card Received!

October 22 2012 - Separation from Husband - Moved to NJ

August 8 2013 - Divorce Finalized sad.png

(ROC)

January 22 2014 - Sent I-751 Waiver Package to Vermont Service Center

January 24 2014 - Package arrived confirmation USPS

January 31 2014 - Check Cashed by VSC FIELD OFFICE

February 03 2014 - NOA1 Received - Date on the Letter: 01/27/14

February 10 2014 - NOA2 Received - Biometrics Appointment on 02/27/14

February 27 2014 - Biometrics Done

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MrsNotBonJovi   18

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Fellow March filers:

Here is the link to what needs to be done over the next few years once you have the GC.

All the very best to all of us! :thumbs:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/373196-after-the-green-card-what-next/

The Journey

Arrived on F1 visa on 25 Dec 2008. Graduated June 2011. Started OPT Sep 2011.

AOS applied March 21, 2012. GC approved June 11, 2012 & received June 18, 2012.

Exactly three months from start to finish,no RFEs.

AOS Timeline:

Day 01,March 21, 2012: Concurrent filing of I-130/AOS/EAD/AP to Chicago Lockbox

Day 02,March 22, 2012: Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

Day 04,March 24, 2012: USCIS Acceptance Confirmation received through e-mail

Day 07,March 27, 2012: Checks cashed.

Day 13,April 02, 2012 : NOAs received for I-130,I-485,EAD/AP & Biometrics

Day 36,April 25, 2012 : Biometrics Completed at Elizabeth, NJ.

Day 45,May 04, 2012 : E-mail notification for interview received for June 11

Day 46,May 05, 2012 : Received hard copy of interview notice

Day 56,May 16, 2012 : EAD/AP Production e-mail

Day 64,May 24, 2012 : EAD/AP Card in hand

Day 83,June 11,2012 : Interview. Approved same day. Card production email.

Day 84,June 12,2012 : E-mail Notification registering PR status.

Day 87,June 15,2012 : USPS picks up GC from USCIS.

Day 88,June 16,2012 : Received two hard copy mails, approving I-130 & I-485

Day 90,June 18,2012 : 10-year GC in hand. End of GC journey, for now.

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Congratulations Arce0426!

I cant wait til my day come, I send the package the same day as you.... I just realized that....

But im confident.... :)

You had an rfe? actually u had that problem that the mail couldnt be delivered to your house right? well whatever the case your day will come before you know it! :thumbs:

Day 0: 03/06/12 Mailed Package

Day 2: 03/08/12 Package arrive @ Chicago Lockbox

Day 11: 03/17/12 NOA's arrive for all 3 forms

Day 18: 03/24/12 Biometric appt letter receieved for 4/16/12

Day 41: 04/16/12 Biometric appt

Day 42: 04/17/12 Called USCIS to fix Name problem at biometric appt

Day 56: 05/01/12 Status updated on website EAD in production

Day 57: 05/02/12 Status updated on website Interview appt 06/05

Day 62: 05/07/12 EAD MAILED!!!

Day 65: 05/10/12 EAD IN HAND!!!

Day 69: 05/14/12 Applied for SSN

Day 74: 05/19/12 SS Card IN HAND!!

Day 91: 06/05/12 Interview @ 8:30am: APPROVED ON THE SPOT!!

Day 91: 06/05/12 around 6 pm received text that updated aproved status on USCIS website

*Some Day between 06/07/12-06/11/12 We received two notices that we were aproved

one for hubby and one for me..do no know exact date because we were out of town*

Day 96: 06/11/12 text received USCIS mailed GC

Day 96: 06/11/12 another text received USPS picked up GC

Day 99: 06/14/12 GC in hand!!!!!!!!!!!

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Less than a week for my interview!!! nerves nerves !

Just relax! Been there done that. Don't worry too much everything will be good. Be prepared and pray. :)Good luck and God Bless!

02/20/12 MARRIED
03/20/12 Sent application (I130,I485,I765)
03/27/12 Checks cashed
04/02/12 Bio appt rcvd
04/26/12 Bio done (in/out in less than 10mins)
05/09/12 Emai rcvd-Interview sched 6/13
05/11/12 Appt letter rcvd
05/16/12 Email rcvd-EAD in prod
05/21/12 Another email EAD in prod
05/22/12 2 emails - EAD mailed and USPS picked up EAD
05/24/12 RCVD EAD
06/13/12 AOS INTERVIEW -APPROVED :)(DAY 88)
06/13/12 EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS FOR I-130 AND I-485 RECEIVED
06/15/12 EMAIL "CARD PRODUCTION" RECEIVED :))
06/18/12 RCVD HARD COPY OF I-130 & I-485 APPROVAL
06/18/12 EMAIL NOTIFICATION CARD MAILED AND CARD PICKED UP BY USPS YEHEY!
06/20/12 GC ON HAND! PRAISE GOD!
TOOK 96 DAYS FROM SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION TO GC ON HAND. PRETTY SMOOTH AND QUICK PROCESS. I PRAY THIS HAPPENS TO EVERYONE AS WELL. GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS! KEEP THE FAITH!

03/24/14 Mailed ROC packet

03/31/14 NOA1

05/06/14 BIO

10/14/14 APPROVAL NOTICE

10/22/14 MAILED CARD EMAIL

10/24/14 GC RECEIVED. PRAISE GOD!!!! THANK YOU!

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Just relax! Been there done that. Don't worry too much everything will be good. Be prepared and pray. :)Good luck and God Bless!

Thanks! I just want the day to arrive and complete all this process really...

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I just got an email notification "Card/Document Production" Yey!!!

Praise God!

02/20/12 MARRIED
03/20/12 Sent application (I130,I485,I765)
03/27/12 Checks cashed
04/02/12 Bio appt rcvd
04/26/12 Bio done (in/out in less than 10mins)
05/09/12 Emai rcvd-Interview sched 6/13
05/11/12 Appt letter rcvd
05/16/12 Email rcvd-EAD in prod
05/21/12 Another email EAD in prod
05/22/12 2 emails - EAD mailed and USPS picked up EAD
05/24/12 RCVD EAD
06/13/12 AOS INTERVIEW -APPROVED :)(DAY 88)
06/13/12 EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS FOR I-130 AND I-485 RECEIVED
06/15/12 EMAIL "CARD PRODUCTION" RECEIVED :))
06/18/12 RCVD HARD COPY OF I-130 & I-485 APPROVAL
06/18/12 EMAIL NOTIFICATION CARD MAILED AND CARD PICKED UP BY USPS YEHEY!
06/20/12 GC ON HAND! PRAISE GOD!
TOOK 96 DAYS FROM SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION TO GC ON HAND. PRETTY SMOOTH AND QUICK PROCESS. I PRAY THIS HAPPENS TO EVERYONE AS WELL. GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS! KEEP THE FAITH!

03/24/14 Mailed ROC packet

03/31/14 NOA1

05/06/14 BIO

10/14/14 APPROVAL NOTICE

10/22/14 MAILED CARD EMAIL

10/24/14 GC RECEIVED. PRAISE GOD!!!! THANK YOU!

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I just got an email notification "Card/Document Production" Yey!!!

Praise God!

Received email saying card mailed. Now waiting for the 'USPS picked up card' email. Happy about the smooth process!

Thanks! I just want the day to arrive and complete all this process really...

What you need to do right now: R.E.L.A.X!

Focus on getting your stuff together. You will do just fine.

The Journey

Arrived on F1 visa on 25 Dec 2008. Graduated June 2011. Started OPT Sep 2011.

AOS applied March 21, 2012. GC approved June 11, 2012 & received June 18, 2012.

Exactly three months from start to finish,no RFEs.

AOS Timeline:

Day 01,March 21, 2012: Concurrent filing of I-130/AOS/EAD/AP to Chicago Lockbox

Day 02,March 22, 2012: Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

Day 04,March 24, 2012: USCIS Acceptance Confirmation received through e-mail

Day 07,March 27, 2012: Checks cashed.

Day 13,April 02, 2012 : NOAs received for I-130,I-485,EAD/AP & Biometrics

Day 36,April 25, 2012 : Biometrics Completed at Elizabeth, NJ.

Day 45,May 04, 2012 : E-mail notification for interview received for June 11

Day 46,May 05, 2012 : Received hard copy of interview notice

Day 56,May 16, 2012 : EAD/AP Production e-mail

Day 64,May 24, 2012 : EAD/AP Card in hand

Day 83,June 11,2012 : Interview. Approved same day. Card production email.

Day 84,June 12,2012 : E-mail Notification registering PR status.

Day 87,June 15,2012 : USPS picks up GC from USCIS.

Day 88,June 16,2012 : Received two hard copy mails, approving I-130 & I-485

Day 90,June 18,2012 : 10-year GC in hand. End of GC journey, for now.

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Alejandra2012   0

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Received email saying card mailed. Now waiting for the 'USPS picked up card' email. Happy about the smooth process!

What you need to do right now: R.E.L.A.X!

Focus on getting your stuff together. You will do just fine.

I know.. RELAX! :)I am working on getting all my stuff together. Thanks god i have everything that was in my checklist and maybe a bit more!!

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Yes i know its hard but we all need to relax...

thankfully now that i am done im doing the drug and alchol online course in order to get my liscense..so boring! :bonk: :bonk:

best of luck for the Vj'ers that are interveiwing next week

Day 0: 03/06/12 Mailed Package

Day 2: 03/08/12 Package arrive @ Chicago Lockbox

Day 11: 03/17/12 NOA's arrive for all 3 forms

Day 18: 03/24/12 Biometric appt letter receieved for 4/16/12

Day 41: 04/16/12 Biometric appt

Day 42: 04/17/12 Called USCIS to fix Name problem at biometric appt

Day 56: 05/01/12 Status updated on website EAD in production

Day 57: 05/02/12 Status updated on website Interview appt 06/05

Day 62: 05/07/12 EAD MAILED!!!

Day 65: 05/10/12 EAD IN HAND!!!

Day 69: 05/14/12 Applied for SSN

Day 74: 05/19/12 SS Card IN HAND!!

Day 91: 06/05/12 Interview @ 8:30am: APPROVED ON THE SPOT!!

Day 91: 06/05/12 around 6 pm received text that updated aproved status on USCIS website

*Some Day between 06/07/12-06/11/12 We received two notices that we were aproved

one for hubby and one for me..do no know exact date because we were out of town*

Day 96: 06/11/12 text received USCIS mailed GC

Day 96: 06/11/12 another text received USPS picked up GC

Day 99: 06/14/12 GC in hand!!!!!!!!!!!

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My interview is 11 days away! Ugh sooo scared! I wasn't able to recovery that many pictures and I still have no word on the I-102 for the replacement I-94! I don't know what we are gonna do without this! Everyone please pray for us to get this back asap

We filed the I-102 at the VSC on jan 27th 2012 and have gotten nothing back

AOS JOURNEY

02/24/2012---MAILED I-485,I-130,I-765, TO CHICAGO LOCKBOX
03/05/2012---CHECKS CASHED BY USCIS
03/08/2012---I-765 WAS TOUCHED
03/17/2012--RECIEVED RECIEPT NOTICE FOR I-485,I-130,I-765
03/23/2012---RECIEVED BIOMETRICS APPOINTMENT
04/05/2012--I-485 RFE MAILED
04/07/2012--I-485 RFE RECIEVED
04/10/2012---RFE REPLY WAS SENT TO USCIS FOR I-485
04/10/2012---WENT TO BIOMETRICS APPOINTMENT IN ELIZABETH NJ(NOW THE NEWARK OFFICE)
04/18/2012---RFE RECIEVD BY USCIS
05/21/2012--- EAD APPROVED CARD PRODUCTION EMAIL RECEIVED
05/24/2012--- SECOND EAD PRODUCTION EMAIL
06/26/2012-- AOS INTERVIEW!!!!!!!!!
06/28/2012----APPROVED/CARD PRODUCTION EMAIL
07/07/2012-----10 YEAR GREEN CARD ARRIVES

N-400 NATURALIZTION

03/21/2016--- MAILED/FILED N-400

03/24/2016 ---- PACKAGED DELIVERED

03/28/2016---- NOA RECIEPT NOTICE RECIEVED

04/08/2016--- BIOMETRIC SCHEDULED

04/22/2016-- BIOMETRIC DONE

06/20/2016--- INTERVIEW SCHEDULES

07/29/2016--- INTERVIEW/OATH

07/30/2016--- REGISTERED TO VOTE/PASSPORT

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REPLACEMENT I-94 JOURNEY
01/20/2012--I-102 MAILED
01/27/2012--USCIS RECIEVED PETITION
02/02/2012--RECIEPT NOTICED RECIEVED
03/05/2012--RFE MAILED
03/10/2012--RFE RECIEVDD
04/05/2012---RFE REPLIED TO
04/17/2012--USCIS RECIVED IT AND IS UNDER REVIEW
07/11/2012-- STILL IS UNDER REVIEW HAHA

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My interview is 11 days away! Ugh sooo scared! I wasn't able to recovery that many pictures and I still have no word on the I-102 for the replacement I-94! I don't know what we are gonna do without this! Everyone please pray for us to get this back asap

We filed the I-102 at the VSC on jan 27th 2012 and have gotten nothing back

what happened with ur I-94??????

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