NOA2 Approval Thread - June 2014 TSC Filers

[emcia_81 43]

Congratulations on approval! I'm so happy for all you guys!

My appointment is april 7 I can't wait!

We have to keep up in an aos topic. I've put together a checklist with everything I need for the aos. If anyone wants it I can always try and post it here.

Brilliant idea Go ahead and share it with the rest. I didn't really look into AOS yet but surely I will when I get there.

[ayla_42 39]

Lol! It definitely is Sooo much!

I got my info from here.

http://www.mrspresson.com/immigration/adjustment-of-status-aos-k1-visa/prepare-aos-package-forms-requirements-checklist/

However she did have a lot of stuff I'm not including all of that. But I checked with my finances bank and motorized copies are free there. Wells Fargo. So I'm thinking about doing that for important copies. Since it's free anyways.

But that helped me a lot.

I'll post my list when I get home tonight.

I'm a littl ocd when it comes to papers lol

I'm literally going through and downloading all the forms for AOS right now. It's giving me a headache already - and my fiance isn't even here yet!

[genr87 53]

Lol! It definitely is Sooo much!

I got my info from here.

http://www.mrspresson.com/immigration/adjustment-of-status-aos-k1-visa/prepare-aos-package-forms-requirements-checklist/

However she did have a lot of stuff I'm not including all of that. But I checked with my finances bank and motorized copies are free there. Wells Fargo. So I'm thinking about doing that for important copies. Since it's free anyways.

But that helped me a lot.

I'll post my list when I get home tonight.

I'm a littl ocd when it comes to papers lol

The I-864 is so many pages. I downloaded everything but haven't really seen what supporting documents will be needed

[TheAndies 50]

The I-864 is so many pages. I downloaded everything but haven't really seen what supporting documents will be needed

To me, the i-864 is absolutely terrifying LOL

[AverysMom 76]

how were you able to reschedule? at what point in the process were you allowed to reschedule? what was your motive to get them to change the date?

Once I already booked my appointment I went back to the calendar a few days after and noticed there was an earlier date available (maybe someone withdrew the petition? Rescheduled their interview? The embassy opened up more appointments? No idea why it was open...) and then I rescheduled it. We only had four days to get everything together but it was worth it. Everything at our embassy is done electronically, so once the embassy gets your packet and it says "ready" the footwork is all yours. Hope this helps!

[ayla_42 39]

This is the checklist i made for AOS. I put notarized on most copy's since notarized copies at my finance's bank are free of charge. So i figured why not get them, it couldn't hurt. But you don't have to have them notarized.

This is the checklist i made for our personal situation.

Packet for I-485 Packet for Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (AOS) with 2 Sub-packets (I-864 Primary Sponsor, Evidence of Relationship):

First folder AOS Files:

☐ Cover letter

☐ Form G-1145, e-Notification of Application

☐ CASHIER’S CECK: Payable to Department of Homeland Security (AOS $985 + BIOMETRICS FEE $85 = $1070)

☐ Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

☐ Notarized Copy of my Foreign Passport Bio Page

☐ Notarized Copy of my US K1 Visa

☐ Notarized Copy of my US Entry Stamp

☐ Notarized Copy of I-94 Admission Number Retrieval Page

☐ Copy of my Birth Certificate

☐ Notarized Copy of our Marriage License and Certificate

☐ Form G-325A, Biographic Information (me)

☐ Form G-325A, Biographic Information (petitioner)

☐ 2, US Passport Size Photos

☐ Copy of Form I-797C (NOA1),

☐ Copy of Form I-797 (NOA2)

☐ NVC Email Print out

☐ Copy of DS-3025 Vaccination Documentation Worksheet

Second folder: [i-864 Sub-packet from Husband (Primary Sponsor)

☐ Cover letter from Husband

☐ Birth certificate copy

☐ NOTARIZED Copy of Passport Bio Page

☐ FORM I-864, Affidavit of Support

☐ Supporting evidence for I-864, Affidavit of Support

☐ Employment letter

☐ Work schedule last few weeks

☐ 3 months worth paystubs

☐ *Joint Savings and Checking Account Summary Print-outs (Original Stamped and Signed by banker)

☐ *Certificate of Title for a Vehicle

☐ Form 1040, 2014 Federal Tax Return + W2

☐ Form 1040, 2013 Federal Tax Return

☐ Form 1040, 2012 Federal Tax Return

Third folder: Evidences of Relationship

☐ Copy of Report of Marriage

☐ Wedding Photo Print-out

☐ Facebook Screenshots, Comments and Congratulatory Messages

☐ Property lease agreement both names

☐ Electric bill in both names

☐ Bank’s Relationship Change Application for Joint Savings Account Copy

☐ Joint Savings and Checking Account Summary Copy

☐ Car Insurance Policy

Packet for I-765 Packet for Application for Employment Authorization (EAD)

☐ Form G-1145, e-Notification of Application / Petition Acceptance

☐ Form I-765, Application For Employment Authorized

☐ Notarized Copy of my Passport Bio Page

☐ Notarized Copy of my US K1 Visa

☐ Notarized Copy of my US Entry Stamp

☐ Notarized Copy of I-94 Admission Number Retrieval Page

☐ Notarized Copy of our Marriage License and Certificate

☐ 2, US Passport Size Photos

Packet for I-131 Packet for Application for Travel Document / Advance Parole (AP)

☐ Form G-1145, e-Notification of Application / Petition Acceptance

☐ Form I-131, Application For Travel Document

☐ Notarized Copy of my Passport Bio Page

☐ Notarized Copy of my US K1 Visa

☐ Notarized Copy of my US Entry Stamp

☐ Notarized Copy of I-94 Admission Number Retrieval Page

☐ Notarized Copy of our Marriage License and Certificate

☐ 2, US Passport Size Photos

[AverysMom 76]

Oh man, that's a lot to get the green card! ??????

[liznaj7 17]

Thanks everyone! and thanks Ayla for the detailed checklist. That looks like one overwhelming list..!

[KASH2011 382]

Approved!!! So happy

Congrats!

[sakiprime 0]

We called NVC last week,they already received our case but they don't know when our case will reach embassy.

then we called in this morning,they basically told me the same thing as last time.Our case still in NVC.

they gave us a new case number.it say ''Please follow the instructions you received from the National Visa Center (NVC) for the next step in the processing of your visa petition. If you have misplaced the instructions sent to you by the NVC or did not receive them, please contact us at http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3177.html for additional information.''when i checked number.

it will be say different when they sent our case to embassy?

its hard to waiting.

[Dohan 133]

That AOS list is awesome, thanks guys for putting it together, but I have been told that this applies more for interview, they understand that when you are initially filing for AOS right after POE and marriage you won't have much of that stuff. So I confirmed this with an immigration lawyer I work for and she said just submit as much proof as you have but don't go mad if you don't have a joint bank account, life insurance, etc. At the initial stage they want to see mainly that you're living together and got married, the rest comes later

[Dohan 133]

Sorry to post twice but I'm just wondering how early should we turn up for our interview? It's this friday at 9:15 am, if we are there an hour before, that should be fine, right?

[Kay&Jay 44]

my fiancee visa was issued this morning

[usmsbow 801]

Sorry to post twice but I'm just wondering how early should we turn up for our interview? It's this friday at 9:15 am, if we are there an hour before, that should be fine, right?

You probably should read the consulate reviews on VJ to give you a good idea. For instance, every Jakarta review says, "We couldn't wait in line until 30 minutes before our appointment time. We were told to go somewhere else until then." The embassy gave us the same instructions too.

Edited March 11, 2015 by usmsbow

[YamenWaad 45]

Finally got case number

What can i do with it??

Im a little behind. But im glad we wre moving foward.