August 2014 Filers

[Coco35 0]

Congrats on getting the interview letter! When did you submit your application?

You will not need an EAD once you get your green card. And your I-131 is just something that allows you to travel outside the US while your AOS application is pending. Therefore if you do not have a job offer in hand, or have to desperately travel outside the country, I would say you do not have to send in I-765 and I-131. Your interview date is only a little bit over a month away, and in most cases it takes longer than that to get the EAD and AP.

It will not affect your green card process, since it is optional to apply for EAD and AP.

Thank you very much.

My application was sent on August 12 and it seems to me that USCIS received my application on August 18 and I got my biometrics done on September 12.

My interview is on November 10.

I don't have job offer in hand and so I wouldn't apply AP and EAD again.

If you guys want to know what the interview letter says or the list of the things to take with us, I would like to share. Just let me know.

[Pickle 65]

Thank you very much.

My application was sent on August 12 and it seems to me that USCIS received my application on August 18 and I got my biometrics done on September 12.

My interview is on November 10.

I don't have job offer in hand and so I wouldn't apply AP and EAD again.

If you guys want to know what the interview letter says or the list of the things to take with us, I would like to share. Just let me know.

That is fast, a little less than three months since you filed. Congrats!

If you'd like to share, we would definitely like to know

[sidelcampeador 18]

@saamlee, that is great! Your case is moving fast! Well, since you are the first person on here that got the letter, I don't think any of us can really give you accurate advice since we don't know what the letter says. If it uses the word "and" when listing the items, you should probably take everything. If the use the word "or" listing the items, then you don't have to. Probably best to take as much as possible, you don't want to get an RFE at the interview! Would you mind sharing with us what the letter says?

Apologies for the late response. Theres a large list of things you need for the interview. Some of them are forms already submitted so it is non requiered for most of us. The EAD if any, document used to enter the US and i-94. Birth certificate for both sponsor and immigrant. Proof of citizenship for the sponsor. Copy of certified marriage document.

Supporting evidence of your relationship, such as copies of any documentation regarding joint assets or liabilities you and your spouse may have toghether.

And certified translation for each foreign document.

Well. I have all of them except the copy of our marriage certificate.

[Soares 0]

Joining the forum, I'm at the testing and interview stage from Sept 17th no change on my EAD application did not apply for AP.

[Pickle 65]

Joining the forum, I'm at the testing and interview stage from Sept 17th no change on my EAD application did not apply for AP.

Welcome, Soares! Glad to hear you are also on Testing and Interview. Keep us updated with your case!

[Pickle 65]

Apologies for the late response. Theres a large list of things you need for the interview. Some of them are forms already submitted so it is non requiered for most of us. The EAD if any, document used to enter the US and i-94. Birth certificate for both sponsor and immigrant. Proof of citizenship for the sponsor. Copy of certified marriage document.

Supporting evidence of your relationship, such as copies of any documentation regarding joint assets or liabilities you and your spouse may have toghether.

And certified translation for each foreign document.

Well. I have all of them except the copy of our marriage certificate.

No worries! Thank you for sharing with us. Why don't you have a copy of your marriage certificate yet? Does it just take a long time in your state to receive it? I did not even know you can submit your AOS without it. I would think that it would be quite an important part of your documents you have to take with you.

Edited September 30, 2014 by Pickle

[sidelcampeador 18]

No worries! Thank you for sharing with us. Why don't you have a copy of your marriage certificate yet? Does it just take a long time in your state to receive it? I did not even know you can submit your AOS without it. I would think that it would be quite an important part of your documents you have to take with you.

I mean, I have the original copy but not a certified copy of that. I sent one with the AOS package. I should have asked for two copies at first hehe

[Pickle 65]

I mean, I have the original copy but not a certified copy of that. I sent one with the AOS package. I should have asked for two copies at first hehe

I think you will find this thread useful (if you have not already seen it): http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/504527-certified-copy-of-marriage-certificate-for-aos-interview/ If I understand correctly, you have the "original" certified copy, right? You made a copy of that "original" and that is what you sent in with your application? If so, then it sounds to me like you are good to go, no? This a good point you are bringing up, I think I should request another certified copy of our marriage certificate. I only have one, and I don't know if they are going to take that at the interview.

[Coco35 0]

That is fast, a little less than three months since you filed. Congrats!

If you'd like to share, we would definitely like to know

Thank you.

And the following is the list of the things to bring with us.

You must bring the following items with you. ( Please use as a checklist to prepare for your interview)

The Interview Notice and your Government issued photo identification.

A completed medical examination ( Form I-693 ) and vaccination supplement in a sealed envelope ( unless already submitted ).

A completed Affidavit(s) of support Form ( I-864 ) with all required evidence , including the following, for each of your sponsor’s ( unless already submitted):

Federal Income Tax returns and W-2’s , or certified IRS printouts, for the most recent tax year;

Letters form each current employer, verifying current rate of pay and average weekly hours, and pay stubs for the past 2 months;

Evidence of your sponsor’s and/or co sponsor’s United States Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident Status;

All documentation establishing your eligibility for your Lawful Permanent resident Status.

Any Immigration-related documentation ever issued to you, including Employment Authorization Document( EAD ) and any authorization for Advance Parole ( Form I-512 ) .

All travel documents used to enter the United States , including passports, Advance Parole documents ( I-512 ) and I -94s ( Arrival/ Departure document ).

Your Birth Certificate.

Your petitioner’s birth certificate and your petitioner’s evidence of United states Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident Status ).

If you have children, bring a birth certificate for each of your children.

If your eligibility is based on your marriage, in addition to your spouse coming to the interview with you, bring :

A certified copy of your Marriage Document issued by the appropriate civil authority;

Your spouse’s birth certificate and your spouse’s evidence of United States Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident Status;

If either you or your spouse were ever married before, all divorces decrees/ death certificates for each prior marriage/former spouse;

Birth certificates for all children of this marriage, and custody papers for your children and for your spouse’s children not living with you;

Supporting evidence of your relationship, such as copies of any documentation regarding joint assets or liabilities you and your spouse may have together. This may include: tax returns, bank statements, insurance documents ( car, life, health ), property documents( car, house, etc ) rental agreements, utility bills, credit cards, contracts, leases, photos, correspondence and/ or any other documents you feel may substantiate your relationship.

Original and copy of each supporting document that you submitted with your application. Otherwise, we may keep your originals for our records.

If your have ever been arrested, bring the related Police Report and the original or certified Final Court Disposition for each arrest, even if the charges have been dismissed or expunged. If no court record is available, bring a letter from the court with jurisdiction indicating this.

A certified English translation for each foreign language document. The translator must certify that s/he is fluent in both languages, and that the translation in its entirety is complete and accurate.

Edited October 1, 2014 by Coco35

[recneps9 4]

Update! After my status changed to Card Production 09/24/14 It changed back to Post Decision Activity today 10/01/14. I was a little worried so I came here to VJ and see if that was common thing. It appeared normal so I left it alone. Came home and saw email alert again with tracking number for EAD/AP being in transit.

Should be here Friday(10/03/14) based on tracking information. Now if only my local office would be nice enough to give me an interview date! It seems they are backlogged!

[vitoralves 4]

Update! After my status changed to Card Production 09/24/14 It changed back to Post Decision Activity today 10/01/14. I was a little worried so I came here to VJ and see if that was common thing. It appeared normal so I left it alone. Came home and saw email alert again with tracking number for EAD/AP being in transit.

Should be here Friday(10/03/14) based on tracking information. Now if only my local office would be nice enough to give me an interview date! It seems they are backlogged!

did you ask for an expedite of your EAD or it was just super fast?

[recneps9 4]

did you ask for an expedite of your EAD or it was just super fast?

I did not expedite. I guess it was just super fast. 43 days! however I've been stuck on Interview and scheduling since September 17th. still no word yet. Heard my local office is very backlogged.

[vitoralves 4]

I did not expedite. I guess it was just super fast. 43 days! however I've been stuck on Interview and scheduling since September 17th. still no word yet. Heard my local office is very backlogged.

I did my biometrics almost one month ago (september 3rd) and still no testing and interview status update, neither ead.

Consider youserlf lucky

[recneps9 4]

I did my biometrics almost one month ago (september 3rd) and still no testing and interview status update, neither ead.

Consider youserlf lucky

dang! the crazy part is that in cases like ours you'll probably bypass EAD/AD card and get interview date before mine with automatic approval. I do hope we both move through the process quickly though. Others that applied in August have received interview dates without getting EAD/AP approval notices. Different arms of USCIS I guess. The dates start as early as 3rd week in October and early November. Hopefully we are scheduled soon.

[Pickle 65]

Thank you.

And the following is the list of the things to bring with us.

You must bring the following items with you. ( Please use as a checklist to prepare for your interview)

Thanks for sharing, Coco! Good luck with getting everything together.