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Girl from Celebes   588

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NOAs received in the mail today! Yay!

Though it is still aint showing online haha!

Thats ok, as long as i have the NOA at least i can get my learners permit now coz state of Florida requires it. Excited to hit the US highway!!!!!

Good luck everyone! :-)

Yay, congrats! Finally and wait for biometric appointment letter...

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Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster.Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat

- Sun Tzu-

It doesn't matter how slow you go as long as you don't stop

-Confucius-

 

-I am the beneficiary and my post is not reflecting my petitioner's point of views-

 

                                       Lifting Condition (I-751)

 

*Mailed I-751 package (06/21/2017) to CSC

*NOA-1 date (06/23/2017)

*NOA-1 received (06/28/2017)

*Check cashed (06/27/2017)

*Biometric Received (07/10/2017)

*Biometric Appointment (07/20/2017)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2018JourneyDone
2018JourneyDone

Don't worry too much. We sent ours also via USPS but did have a tracking number. We sent it in and it was received on May 21. However, it took until June 9 for us to receive our text that the packag

Girl from Celebes
Girl from Celebes

Wait until next week. There is a member here had similar problem with you. USCIS finally got her package.

rhirhi
rhirhi

Just chiming in, but we're still waiting for the notification of acceptance, NOA1 etc. Very glad that we chose to send it via certified mail, so at least I know it got there!

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BM2014   1

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You should verify the conditions for in-state tuition. Some people here in VJ say that you qualify for in-state tuition one year after getting the green card.

This is what CUNY writes on the page about in-state tuition: "

How do I qualify for in-state tuition as a student with immigration status?

You qualify for in-state tuition if you have resided in New York State for at least one year AND one of the following:

You are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have a permanent resident application pending. (Note: You must have filed a Form I-485. Having a pending or approved I-130 or I-140 petition is not sufficient; or

[.....]

If you maintain lawful F-1 status, you can only qualify for in-state tuition if you apply to become a permanent resident by filing USCIS Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) or change to another qualifying status. "

So, even though one of my advisors said she thought I needed my EAD card it looks like as long as I have a pending I-485 I can apply for in-state tuition. I've lived here for 2.5 years and I've been maintaining my F-1 status all along.

AOS from F-1, maintaining status

August 2010 was introduced to each other during a visit in NY.
01/14/2012: Arrived at JFK with F-1 visa with the intention of studying for three years, and then do OPT. Intention was not to get married!
Yet, almost five semesters as a full-time international student later he proposed ...

04/07/2014: Married in Queens, NY

06/26/2014: I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131 and supporting documents sent to Chicago Lockbox via USPS Priority.

06/30/2014: USPS states delivery happened 6:50 am.

07/07/2014: Received NOA of I-130, I-485, I-131, I-765 dated 07/02. --- What a great 3-month anniversary gift!

07/15/2014: Received Biometrics appointment scheduled 07/31, in Long Island City.

07/31/2014: Biometrics done. Process took 45 minutes. 99% was waiting time. Awesome people working there. Good experience!

08/06/2014: Case i-485 updated to Testing & Interview on uscis.gov - - Yay!

08/29/2014: Updates on I-765, card in production as well as I-131.

09/04/2014: Update on I-485, interview scheduled for October 10th, 2014.
09/08/2014: Received combo-card. Went straight to Social Security office to get SSN.
09/15/2014: Received Social security card in mail.
10/10/2014: Interview at Long Island City. Took no more than 10 minutes. Was simple, normal questions. Was approved on spot.

ROC

10/07/2016: USPS stated I-751 was delivered. Also sent in fee waiver request.
10/19/2016: Got everything back, with denied fee waiver. They misspelled my name. Makes me wonder if they even read my application. My name is all over the papers.
10/25/2016: Sent in ROC (I-751) again, with USPS.

10/29/2016: I-751 delivered again.
11/2/2016: Checks cashed
12/16/2016: Biometrics done in LIC, Queens.

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Koreanguy   5

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This is what CUNY writes on the page about in-state tuition: "

How do I qualify for in-state tuition as a student with immigration status?

You qualify for in-state tuition if you have resided in New York State for at least one year AND one of the following:

You are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have a permanent resident application pending. (Note: You must have filed a Form I-485. Having a pending or approved I-130 or I-140 petition is not sufficient; or

[.....]

If you maintain lawful F-1 status, you can only qualify for in-state tuition if you apply to become a permanent resident by filing USCIS Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) or change to another qualifying status. "

So, even though one of my advisors said she thought I needed my EAD card it looks like as long as I have a pending I-485 I can apply for in-state tuition. I've lived here for 2.5 years and I've been maintaining my F-1 status all along.

Hi there,

Please go to see your international student advisors and show your receipt of I-485 to them.

They are going to change your status probably. Once you submitted I-485, you are not technically an F-1 student now.

Additionally, in order to qualify for in-state tuition, I heard that you and your spouse have to pay taxes more than 1 year. But please confirm this with your advisors. Good luck to you!

04/11/14 - Day 00 - Mailed AOS package; I-130, I-131, I-485, I-765

04/15/14 - Day 01 - USCIS Received package

04/21/14 - Day 07 - Notice by text and email

04/24/14 - Day 10 - Hard copy of NOA1

04/28/14 - Day 14 - Hard copy of Biometrics

04/30/14 - Day 16 - Walk-in Biometrics Done. Actual appointment date: 5/15

05/19/14 - Day 35 - I-485 status changed to "Testing & Interview"

06/24/14 - Day 71 - EAD Card in "Production"

06/25/14 - Day 72 - I-131 Travel Document in "Post Decision Activity"

06/27/14 - Day 74 - EAD Card has been sent

06/28/14 - Day 75 - EAD Card received

07/09/14 - Day 86 - Interview Notice for August 11

08/11/14 - Day 119 - Interview

08/13/14 - Day 121 - Card production

08/18/14 - Day 126 - Hard copy of NOA2

08/19/14 - Day 127 - The card has been sent

08/21/14 - Day 129 - Green Card in my hands!!!

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BM2014   1

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Hi there,

Please go to see your international student advisors and show your receipt of I-485 to them.

They are going to change your status probably. Once you submitted I-485, you are not technically an F-1 student now.

Additionally, in order to qualify for in-state tuition, I heard that you and your spouse have to pay taxes more than 1 year. But please confirm this with your advisors. Good luck to you!

Thank you, that was indeed also what I was going to do. I'm sure like with any other administrative thing in CUNY that it won't go as smoothly as I could hope for, but I'll bring the receipt of I-485 and keep trying. I still have until August 27th to pay the bill so hopefully I'll get the NOA way before that.

I never heard about the taxes, nor was I able to find anything regarding that in any of the documents I found on the CUNY system so hopefully that's not the case here. If so, then the pending I-485 or EAD means nothing because I'm graduating in December. But I want to continue with my master's in January, so I would love to qualify for the in-state tuition then.

AOS from F-1, maintaining status

August 2010 was introduced to each other during a visit in NY.
01/14/2012: Arrived at JFK with F-1 visa with the intention of studying for three years, and then do OPT. Intention was not to get married!
Yet, almost five semesters as a full-time international student later he proposed ...

04/07/2014: Married in Queens, NY

06/26/2014: I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131 and supporting documents sent to Chicago Lockbox via USPS Priority.

06/30/2014: USPS states delivery happened 6:50 am.

07/07/2014: Received NOA of I-130, I-485, I-131, I-765 dated 07/02. --- What a great 3-month anniversary gift!

07/15/2014: Received Biometrics appointment scheduled 07/31, in Long Island City.

07/31/2014: Biometrics done. Process took 45 minutes. 99% was waiting time. Awesome people working there. Good experience!

08/06/2014: Case i-485 updated to Testing & Interview on uscis.gov - - Yay!

08/29/2014: Updates on I-765, card in production as well as I-131.

09/04/2014: Update on I-485, interview scheduled for October 10th, 2014.
09/08/2014: Received combo-card. Went straight to Social Security office to get SSN.
09/15/2014: Received Social security card in mail.
10/10/2014: Interview at Long Island City. Took no more than 10 minutes. Was simple, normal questions. Was approved on spot.

ROC

10/07/2016: USPS stated I-751 was delivered. Also sent in fee waiver request.
10/19/2016: Got everything back, with denied fee waiver. They misspelled my name. Makes me wonder if they even read my application. My name is all over the papers.
10/25/2016: Sent in ROC (I-751) again, with USPS.

10/29/2016: I-751 delivered again.
11/2/2016: Checks cashed
12/16/2016: Biometrics done in LIC, Queens.

Girl from Celebes Experienced

Girl from Celebes   588

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I have just received biometric appointment today. The scheduled is on July 23rd 2014 at USCIS local office in Kendall, Miami. Drive six hours just go there is pain on butt, lol.

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Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster.Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat

- Sun Tzu-

It doesn't matter how slow you go as long as you don't stop

-Confucius-

 

-I am the beneficiary and my post is not reflecting my petitioner's point of views-

 

                                       Lifting Condition (I-751)

 

*Mailed I-751 package (06/21/2017) to CSC

*NOA-1 date (06/23/2017)

*NOA-1 received (06/28/2017)

*Check cashed (06/27/2017)

*Biometric Received (07/10/2017)

*Biometric Appointment (07/20/2017)

 

 

 

 

 

 

HappyinLove2014 Enthusiast

HappyinLove2014   30

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I have just received biometric appointment today. The scheduled is on July 23rd 2014 at USCIS local office in Kendall, Miami. Drive six hours just go there is pain on butt, lol.

Hi, congratulation! ? my waiting game just begun..hehehe

In God we Trust 

Time line for AOS 2014
June 30--- Mailed our AOS PACKET
July 2----- USPS confirmed delivery
July 9----- Received mail and txt of acceptance from uscis for I-485, i-765 and I-131
July12---- Hard copy of i-485,i-765 and I-131 in the mail
July14-----Biometrics schedule arrive on the mail, Scheduled on August 6,2014
August6----Biometrics done!done!
Sept03-----EAD/AP CARD/document production :)
Sept11-----EAD card recieved
October16--Interview AOS :)
Approved on the spot
October 24-Green Card arrived in the mail. :)

 

Timeline for Removal of Condition 2016

July 17--------Mailed our packet

July 18--------Received our NOA

Oct 12---------Biometrics appoinment

Oct 28 2017-GreenCard on Hand

 

Naturalization 2018

February 5th--------Sent I-751 package to Chicago

February 7th--------Package delivered to P.O Chicago

February 10th------Cheque cashed.

Feb 14th ------------ NOA1 delivered in mail.

March 6th------------Bio-metrics done

April 16th-------------Interview schedule (approved)

April 17th-------------Oath Ceremony scheduled

May 3rd----------------Oath Ceremony

 
Girl from Celebes Experienced

Girl from Celebes   588

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Hi, congratulation! ? my waiting game just begun..hehehe

Don't worry sis. You almost there.

Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster.Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat

- Sun Tzu-

It doesn't matter how slow you go as long as you don't stop

-Confucius-

 

-I am the beneficiary and my post is not reflecting my petitioner's point of views-

 

                                       Lifting Condition (I-751)

 

*Mailed I-751 package (06/21/2017) to CSC

*NOA-1 date (06/23/2017)

*NOA-1 received (06/28/2017)

*Check cashed (06/27/2017)

*Biometric Received (07/10/2017)

*Biometric Appointment (07/20/2017)

 

 

 

 

 

 

acrossthepacific Apprentice

acrossthepacific   0

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Australia
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Wahoo received Biometric Appt. today! Scheduled for July 17th. Fortunately it's only 15 mins away.

On the form it says it is for both our I485 and I765

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06/21/2010 - We first met.

06/06/2012 - My wife first comes to US on F-1 to study

05/19/2014 - We get married!

06/18/2014 - Mail in AOS forms.

06/20/2014 - Confirmed Delivered via USPS 2-day

06/25/2014 - NOA (I-130, I-485, I-131, I-765) via Email/Text Message

06/30/2014 - ASC Appt. Notice for Biometrics received!

07/01/2014 - Hardcopy of NOA received.

07/17/2014 - Appt. to take Biometrics

08/07/2014 - Ready for interview scheduling!

08/10/2014 - Received Interview date scheduled for September 16, 2014

08/27/2014 - Travel Document Approved!

08/28/2014 - EAD Approved!

Girl from Celebes Experienced

Girl from Celebes   588

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Wahoo received Biometric Appt. today! Scheduled for July 17th. Fortunately it's only 15 mins away.

On the form it says it is for both our I485 and I765

Congrats! Hah, I am jealous to you, ha ha ha. My biometric appointment also says both I-485 and I-765.

Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster.Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat

- Sun Tzu-

It doesn't matter how slow you go as long as you don't stop

-Confucius-

 

-I am the beneficiary and my post is not reflecting my petitioner's point of views-

 

                                       Lifting Condition (I-751)

 

*Mailed I-751 package (06/21/2017) to CSC

*NOA-1 date (06/23/2017)

*NOA-1 received (06/28/2017)

*Check cashed (06/27/2017)

*Biometric Received (07/10/2017)

*Biometric Appointment (07/20/2017)

 

 

 

 

 

 

dudeinTriBeCa Explorer

dudeinTriBeCa   38

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This is what CUNY writes on the page about in-state tuition: "

How do I qualify for in-state tuition as a student with immigration status?

You qualify for in-state tuition if you have resided in New York State for at least one year AND one of the following:

You are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have a permanent resident application pending. (Note: You must have filed a Form I-485. Having a pending or approved I-130 or I-140 petition is not sufficient; or

[.....]

If you maintain lawful F-1 status, you can only qualify for in-state tuition if you apply to become a permanent resident by filing USCIS Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) or change to another qualifying status. "

So, even though one of my advisors said she thought I needed my EAD card it looks like as long as I have a pending I-485 I can apply for in-state tuition. I've lived here for 2.5 years and I've been maintaining my F-1 status all along.

hey I'm a former CUNY employee and alumni, as a matter of fact I'll be returning this Fall or Spring semester to continue my studies all depending on how timely my application gets approved. In regards to the policy im not sure that is still effective cos they usually would wanna see the physical Green Card in order to terminate ur SEVIS and qualify for instate tuition. You wanna cross check thoroughly with ur campus DSO and if u can share the link... Goodluck on ya journey!!

I-130 PROCESS

01/17/2014 (Day 0): mailed I-130 to Chicago Lockbox

01/21/2014 (Day 4): I-130 delivered signed by R. Mercado.

01/23/2014 (Day 6): email NOA (case transferred to TSC)

01/27/2014 (Day 10): NOA 1 received (PD 01/21/2014)

05/30/2014 (Day 134): I-30 APPROVED, email NOA 2

06/05/2014 (Day 140): APPROVAL LETTER RECEIVED!!!!

I-485 AOS

06/10/2014 (Day 0): mailed AOS packet to Chicago Lockbox

06/11/2014 (Day 1): I-485 delivered signed by R.Mercado

06/16/2014 (Day 5): received email NOA for all forms (I-485 transferred to NSC; I-131 & I-765 processed at NBC)

06/17/2014 (Day 6): check cashed

06/21/2014 (Day 10): received hard copy NOA1 for all forms

06/23/2014 (Day 12): received biometric appointment letter 

07/11/2014 (Day 30): BIOMETRICS COMPLETED

07/14/2014 (Day 33): requested Expedite processing I-765

07/17/2014 (Day 36): request for evidence for expedite

07/23/2014 (Day 42): faxed in documents to USCIS

07/25/2014 (Day 44): e-notification, EAD/AP APPROVED!! 

07/29/2014 (Day 48): Status change “Testing and Interview"

07/31/2014 (Day 50): online status update "EAD card mailed

08/01/2014 (Day 51): EAD/AP CARD RECEIVED

08/13/2014 (Day 63): status change interview scheduled

08/15/2014 (Day 65): interview mail (9/18/14 @11:15AM)

09/18/2014 (Day 99): INTERVIEW APPROVED ON SPOT

09/22/2014 (Day 103): I-485 approval notice received

09/24/2014 (Day 105): Status change Green card mailed

09/27/2014 (Day 108): 2YRS GREEN CARD RECEIVED!!!!

I-751 ROC

09/15/2016 (Day 0): mailed ROC with divorce waiver

09/16/2016 (Day 1): delivered VSC, signed by L. Zuckowski

09/21/2016 (Day 5): check cashed

09/24/2016 (Day 8): received EXTENSION letter in the mail

10/06/2016 (Day 20): biometrics mail received (09/30/16)

10/17/2016 (Day 31): biometrics completed

09/11/2017 (Day 361): I-751 APPROVED

09/15/2017 (Day 365): Approval notice received in the mail

09/26/2017 (Day 376): Status change card in production

09/29/2017 (Day 379): Status change card mailed on 09/28

10/02/2017 (DAY 382): 10YRS GREEN CARD DELIVERED

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ozraiel   0

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Just an update.

My wife received her biometrics appointment on Friday (6/27) dated for 7/17 in the Hialeah Office.

We will probably be in Chi-Town that day, so we went in for an early walk-in. The office was literally empty, so we got it done in less than 15 minutes.

Now, we wait for the next step :)

AOS Timeline

Concurrent Filing: I-130, I-485, and I-765 Filing

Adjusting from F1 based on Marriage to a US Citizen

06/14/2014 (Day 1) AOS package sent to Chicago Lockbox (I-130, I-485, and I-765)
06/23/2014 (Day 10) Received notification on text/email that package was received at 1:49 AM.

06/27/2014 (Day 14) Biometrics App letter received

06/30/2014 (Day 17) Successful Biometrics Walk-in at Hialeah Field Office

07/15/2014 (Day 32) Received text and email that case is in Interviewing and Testing stage

08/08/2014 (Day 56) Advance Parole package sent to Chicago Lockbox (I-131)

08/12/2014 (Day 60) Received notification by text/email that I-131 is in "Initial Review" step

08/26/2014 (Day 74) Received notification by text/email that our interview date is October 2, 2014

08/28/2014 (Day 76) Received notification by text/email that "your address was changed relating to the I765". A Google search suggested that this means that my I765 was approved.
08/28/2014 (Day 76) Checked online and saw that my I131 was approved (no notification by text/email)
08/29/2014 (Day 77) Checked online and saw that my I131 was moved to the Car/Document Production step (no notification by text/email)
08/29/2014 (Day 77) Received notification by text/email that my I765 was moved to the Card/Document Production step
09/05/2014 (Day 83) Received notification by text/email that my I765 was mailed

10/02/2014 (Day 110) Interview!!!

10/02/2014 (Day 110) Received notification by text/email that my I130 was approved

10/02/2014 (Day 110) Received notification by text/email that my I485 went back to "Initial Review" step

02/12/2015 (Day 243) Contacted USCIS to inquire about what is the hold up. Agent said that case is still within processing time.

02/13/2015 (Day 244) Received notification by text/email that my I485 was moved to the Card/Document Production step

02/17/2015 (Day 248) Received notification by text/email that they registered my wife's permanent resident status and mailed a Welcome Notice

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andieapril   1

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Submitted documents June 24

Received sms and email notices from USCIS today, check has been cashed today

AOS process timeline

2014

June 20 - Married my soulmate (L)

June 24 - Sent AOS package via UPS

June 26 - Delivered to Chicago

July 1 - Text and email confirmation from USCIS, check cashed

July 7 - NOA1 letters

July 9 - Biometrics appointment letter for July 23

July 15 - Biometrics early walk-in at Varick Street, New York office

Aug 26 - EAD/AP approval! (60 days)

Sep 5 - Received EAD/AP combo card

2015

June 27 - Received welcome letter and Permanent Resident card together :goofy:

Next up... Removal of conditions - 2017!

Currently being patient and enjoying married life :wub:

 
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