Wife's B1/B2 Tourist Visa Expires in 2 weeks, I-485 sent last, how long for Notice of Action letter?

[Mo007 3]

My wife's tourist visa expires in 2 weeks and is currently in the US. She sent a I-485 application with a copy of pending I-130 petition from May of this year, along with supporting documents last week.

I'm hoping she a NOA-1 for her I-485 packet, which will put her in legal status after her tourist visa expires within the next 2 weeks.

Should this window be long enough to get a NOA-1 for her I-485 before the tourist visa expires?

Please advise.

Thanks

[ValerieA 350]

Yes, it should be. Note that overstay for the spouse of a US citizen is forgiven in the AOS process...so even if the NOA is not received (issued, really, is the important date), she's OK.

[Billyk 6]

Yes, it should be. Note that overstay for the spouse of a US citizen is forgiven in the AOS process...so even if the NOA is not received (issued, really, is the important date), she's OK.

I agree with this response.

[Darnell 8,478]

you may not get the letter back in time,

but

is high probability the date printed on the letter is within her authorized stay period.

That'd be stellar, if'n so.

Still, at the end, any overstay is forgiven automagically when the greencard application is approved.

[Mo007 3]

Thanks guys.

The I-485 application arrived at Chicago lockbox (express mail address) on Friday. They didn't cash the check yet, but very excited to hear all the positive feedback.

Fingers crossed.

[Mo007 3]

3rd business day since Chicago lockbox received my wife's I-485, check still not cashed.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

3rd business day since Chicago lockbox received my wife's I-485, check still not cashed.

I hope you realize that it can take 30 days for the check to be cashed. 3 days would be extremely unusual.

[Anna Grant 169]

I hope you realize that it can take 30 days for the check to be cashed. 3 days would be extremely unusual.

Our check for AOS was cashed 3 days after Chicago lockbox received our AOS documentation (mailed on 15 July - received 16 July - cashed 19 July - NOA1 date 18 July). However, I agree that this is the exception rather than the rule.

[Mo007 3]

I hope you realize that it can take 30 days for the check to be cashed. 3 days would be extremely unusual.

How often for 30 days than within a week.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

How often for 30 days than within a week.

Uh, I would say average is 6-10 days? But really... it can take up to a month. So there is no point in counting the days. You have committed to AOS, so sit back and relax, because you can't do anything about it.

The process is opaque and full of waiting, but that's how it is.

It doesn't matter now that her B2 is expiring.

[Anna Grant 169]

Uh, I would say average is 6-10 days? But really... it can take up to a month. So there is no point in counting the days. You have committed to AOS, so sit back and relax, because you can't do anything about it.

The process is opaque and full of waiting, but that's how it is.

Boy - isn't that the truth

I agree - as long as the package was sent by a means which gives you notification that the package has been delivered, then just sit back, relax and join this thread:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/452624-september-2013-filers/

Edited September 10, 2013 by Anna Grant

[Mo007 3]

Check cashed. 4 business days!

Now waiting for NOA for the I-485? Hopefully within a week too.

Thanks everyone.

[Mo007 3]

NOA-1 email arrived too.

Acceptance

On September 9, 2013, your fingerprint fee was accepted and we have mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. Your case is being processed at our NATIONAL BENEFITS CENTER location. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

Is the next step fingerprints date? And how long to expect for that step?

Thanks

[h13rma 35]

Should be biometrics, it depends on your location and how busy they are.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Sweet! A biometrics appointment letter should arrive within the next 30 days.