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dentsch   0

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Hello!

My son and I came into the US on February 9 on Visitor's Visas, and I just married My Love, James, on March 12 (yay!). We are going to be filing for AOS for myself and my son shortly.

I have the option to pay $50 to download a package from USAVisaNow.com that will have all the paperwork needed, with examples and advice to fill it out properly. I also have the option to pay a very reasonable fee of $749 to have them do everything for us. I have read reviews about them online, and the majority seem to be positive. (I do know the fees are extremely reasonable. I was communicating with a lawyer that wanted $3000 plus all fees for myself and my son.)

My question is this - Does anyone on here have any personal experience with this site, or know anyone that has? If so, are they a good investment?

Thank you for any and all help/advice!

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che234   1

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Philippines
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$749 for service fee? That is expensive.

The person who works with our paperwork is just $300 for service fee.

749 is far from 300. Pm me if you want to avail his service. He is a trusted person and easy to talk with i can assure you that :D and he's the one who work with my paperwork :) check out my timeline below ;)

We will still use his service for filling AOS :)

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JimVaPhuong Veteran

JimVaPhuong   4,863

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Vietnam
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Hello!

My son and I came into the US on February 9 on Visitor's Visas, and I just married My Love, James, on March 12 (yay!). We are going to be filing for AOS for myself and my son shortly.

I have the option to pay $50 to download a package from USAVisaNow.com that will have all the paperwork needed, with examples and advice to fill it out properly. I also have the option to pay a very reasonable fee of $749 to have them do everything for us. I have read reviews about them online, and the majority seem to be positive. (I do know the fees are extremely reasonable. I was communicating with a lawyer that wanted $3000 plus all fees for myself and my son.)

My question is this - Does anyone on here have any personal experience with this site, or know anyone that has? If so, are they a good investment?

Thank you for any and all help/advice!

You think that $750 is a reasonable fee for filling out forms, in light of the fact that they have to ask YOU to provide all of the information they'll need on those forms? You're aware that 90% of the work they're going to do involves giving you a questionnaire, and then transcribing your answers to the forms, right?

Have a look at the AOS guide on this site here. If you can follow those instructions then you can do it yourself and save a bunch of money.

BTW, the forms are FREE on the USCIS website.

Interesting that you and your son entered with tourist visas and a month later you're married and ready to adjust status and get a green card. I sure hope this wasn't planned in advance. :whistle:

12/15/2009 - K1 Visa Interview - APPROVED!

12/29/2009 - Married in Oakland, CA!

08/18/2010 - AOS Interview - APPROVED!

05/01/2013 - Removal of Conditions - APPROVED!

Penguin_ie Grand Master

Penguin_ie   5,996

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ireland
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**** Moving from AOS from Family visa to AOS from Tourist visa *****

Bye: Penguin

Me: Irish/ Swiss citizen, and now naturalised US citizen. Husband: USC; twin babies born Feb 08 in Ireland and a daughter in Feb 2010 in Arkansas who are all joint Irish/ USC. Did DCF (IR1) in 6 weeks via the Dublin, Ireland embassy and now living in Arkansas.

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kcoyclay1 Proficient

kcoyclay1   98

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Jamaica
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You don't need to spend anything to fill out forms unless you have a complicated case that needs a lawyer. Visa journey has all the info you need

STANLEY & KAREN
01/15/2009 - Fedex I-130, I-485, I-693, I-864, I-765, G-325A
01/20/2009 - Received in mail-room and signed for by J CHYBA
01/28/2009 - Checks cashed by Homeland Security
02/02/2009 - Received in mail 3 pcs of NOA1 one each for I-485, I-130, I-765 dated 01/28/2009
02/03/2009 - Received email RFE. What did I not send now, whew!
02/09/2009 - Received mails for initial evidence and Biometric appointment (02/19/2009); mailed evidence
02/19/2009 - biometrics done - in a out in 45 minutes
03/14/2009 - Receive NOA2 dated 03/10/2009. AOS interview April 29, 2009
03/18/2009 - Touched. EAD Card production ordered
03/25/2009 - Touched. EAD approval sent
03/27/2009 - EAD card received in the mail; applied for SS# immediately (office is across the street from my home)
04/02/2009 - Received SS# in the mail
04/29/2009 - Interviewed. I- 130 approved, I-485 pending IO's review
05/05/2009 - Received NOA2. Welcome letter for Permanent Residency. I-130 and I-485 approved 04/30/2009
05/08/2009 - Touched. I-485 approval letter sent
05/11/2009 - GC received in the mail. Expires 2019
05/11/2009 - Applied to remove restrictions on my SS Card
05/18/2009 - Received unrestricted SS card
10/13/2009 - My darling husband of 2 yrs 5 months 3 weeks 3 days passed away :(

Naturalization Process (5 Yrs Later) :goofy:

Mar 28, 2014 - Mailed N-400
Apr 08, 2014 - Check cashed
Apr 09, 2014 - Receive Notice letter Priority date April 3, 2014
Apr 11, 2014 - Touched - Email - Biometrics letter mailed
May 08, 2014 - Biometrics done
May 12, 2014 - Touched - Email - In line for interview scheduling
July 12, 2014 - Pre-interview letter (Yellow letter) received in mail
Aug 20, 2014 - Touched - Email - Interview scheduled
Aug 25, 2014 - Interview scheduled for Sept. 24, 2014
Sept 24, 2014 - Passed interview
Oct 06, 2014 - Touched - Email - In oath scheduling que
Oct 08, 2014 - Touched - Text - Oath ceremony scheduled
Oct 14, 2014 - Received letter - Oath ceremony Oct 28, 2014
Oct 28, 2014 - I AM A US CITIZEN! :joy: :joy: :joy:
Nov 12, 2014 - Updated my status from permanent resident to citizen at Social Security
Nov 14, 2014 - Applied for US passport
Nov 29, 2014 - Received US passport book
Dec 01, 2014 - Received Passport card
Dec 04, 2014 - Received Naturalization Certificate

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KayCee

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Kimbear Experienced

Kimbear   53

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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You dont need a lawyer or a service to do this stuff.

just read the guides and the examples on VJ right here. And you can post questions in your country forum as well we have alot of pinned topics from quite a few ppl with very good advice and most of it recent.

dont waste your money.

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Julie B. Explorer

Julie B.   2

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Hello!

My son and I came into the US on February 9 on Visitor's Visas, and I just married My Love, James, on March 12 (yay!). We are going to be filing for AOS for myself and my son shortly.

I have the option to pay $50 to download a package from USAVisaNow.com that will have all the paperwork needed, with examples and advice to fill it out properly. I also have the option to pay a very reasonable fee of $749 to have them do everything for us. I have read reviews about them online, and the majority seem to be positive. (I do know the fees are extremely reasonable. I was communicating with a lawyer that wanted $3000 plus all fees for myself and my son.)

My question is this - Does anyone on here have any personal experience with this site, or know anyone that has? If so, are they a good investment?

Thank you for any and all help/advice!

When my husband and I started this process we thought we were going to have to hire someone (a firm, or a lawyer) to do all of this for us. Then I stumbled onto Visa Journey and found out I could do it all myself, with a little help from my VJ friends. Everything you need is right here on Visa Journey. Save yourself a ton of money.

Married 10-27-2011

I-130 Sent : 11-12-2011

I-130 NOA1 : 11-22-2011

I-130 Approved : 5-25-2012

NVC Received : 6-19-2012

Received NVC Case # : 6-22-2012

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 7-9-2012

Pay I-864 Bill 7-9-2012

Receive I-864 Package : 7-10-2012

Return Completed I-864 :7-10-2012

Receive IV Bill : 7-17-2012

Pay IV Bill : 7-18-2012

Emailed DS-260: 7-22-2012

RFE: 7-30-2012

Sent RFE docs: 7-31-2012

Case Complete 8-7-2012

Interview Date: 9-24-2012

Interview Result : APPROVED!!!!! YEA!!

POE:9/29/2012

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Maria TH Explorer

Maria TH   20

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Thailand
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You already found "Visajourney" so if you want to save money, you can do it yourself with help from VJ friends.

I recommend you to read the AOS guide first, then try to fill the form by your self, if you have any question, ask in VJ forum.. if you still feel that this is too much for you to handle, then you can go to them later.

The $50 package of paper work is a waste, all forms are free from USCIS.

Give it a try, then you can decide better. :)

Naturalization

04/22/15 (Day 0) N-400 Package sent

08/03/15 Interview - Recommend for Approval

08/18/15 Oath Ceremony

ROC

12/17/2013 (Day 0) ROC Package sent

12/23/2013 (Day 7) NOA date

01/27/14 (Day 43) Biometric Appointment

03/14/14 Case transferred to CSC

05/16/14 New Card Received

AOS from B2
11/14/2011 (Day 0) AOS Package sent (I-130, I-485, I-765)
11/15/2011 (Day 1) Package received by USCIS

12/12/2011 Biometrics Appointment
01/28/2012 (Day 74) EAD Card in hands
02/02/2012 (Day 79) Received letter of Interview Notice
03/02/2012 (Day 108) Interview - Dallas
03/21/2012 (Day 127) Green Card in Hands!

 
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