March 2015 K-1 Filers

[KASH2011 382]

Hi guys,

We married on 8/28 and honeymooned at the Beach. It was his first time being near the ocean, and saltwater fishing.

We've got the marriage certificate and now is time to start AOS. Who else has already started this process? Is there another thread for this phase?

Congrats!

Hello everyone my fiancée entered on 07/31/2015 and we married on 09/05/2015, So now on to AOS land.

Congratulations to all the newlyweds!!!

Congrats!

[Farrieress 18]

Hello everyone my fiancée entered on 07/31/2015 and we married on 09/05/2015, So now on to AOS land.

Congratulations to all the newlyweds!!!

Поздравляю!

[EnaBrenna 1]

Hello folks,

Does anyone have any idea what's going on now at the TSC? I am resigned at this point to the reality that they process applications slowly, but Igor's List shows no TSC approvals for VisaJourney members since last Wednesday...! Did they just get an extra- extra-long Labor Day vacation? Does anyone have any additional knowledge or insight?

Also, does anybody have any experience with how long it takes to get an update after an application is assigned to an officer? My senator's office received a response from TSC two weeks ago stating that my application had been assigned to an officer for review. I assume that each officer receives a pile of applications to review at a time, but I don't know if any of you have any ballpark idea of how long it might take to get an answer at this point.

Any thoughts would be much appreciated! Best wishes to all.

[rms171 20]

Files are consolidated and given a reference number (which I assume is a number assigned to a larger banker box of petitions). I cannot be certain, but the boxes are most likely assigned to officers, who pull a box once they've completed another box. When the senator is told that your petition has been assigned, more likely than night, it has been, but that means little in terms of timing, it just means that Officer Bob will be reviewing files in box number 123. When Bob gets to it depends on what order it has been put into his work queue and how he is progressing. There is nothing logical to any of this. My SRC is the only one within 50 numbers to the right or left of mine to be approved. What that means is either mine was pulled out of a sequence (which after more than two dozen emalis to my senator's office and speaking to three tier 2 officers in one day I may have gotten attention), or the logic that SRCs are reviewed in order is false.

I'm resigned to the reality that the USCIS uses human lives and plays lottery with them. You and are numbers in a big lotto machine, and when our ping pong ball pops up we are liberated. Continued strength in your journey. My advice as I've given to others is that the "squeaky wheel always gets the oil." Don't be afraid to be vocal and call the USCIS and inquire as many times as you think it might take and never fear they will throw your application to the back just because you are seeking answers. When it comes to the life of my fiancee there is no battle that I would not fight to get her here, and at least for now, I managed to get my file out of Texas and onto the next step.

Continued strength.

M

[hampguy 9]

Nice and sad at the same time to hear someone else is in the same situation.

I already filled out the timeline and checked and the estimate was for September that's why I called today, never called uscis before. No red flags that I can think of in our case since we've been together 4 years, visited a billion times both ways and we're both 25 year old college students, provided plenty of evidence when we filed too. But who knows, I'm guessing they've never touched it, which is what shows on the website.

Good luck hampguy, hope we both get good news in the coming weeks!

And Greenbaum, thanks for the timeline following tip, didn't know I could do that n

The USCIS website has been updated.

[Amhara 460]

Hello folks,

Does anyone have any idea what's going on now at the TSC? I am resigned at this point to the reality that they process applications slowly, but Igor's List shows no TSC approvals for VisaJourney members since last Wednesday...! Did they just get an extra- extra-long Labor Day vacation? Does anyone have any additional knowledge or insight?

I see what you mean! There may have been some approvals on September 14th, but some of those look like they are actually CSC filers only thinking they are TSC because they mailed them to the central TX lock box.

I really, really hope this isn't a trend!! The TSC is so close to finishing their K-1 case load. I really hope they don't slow down now! I was hoping to see one big push to get them out the door, but it doesn't seem like it based on this past week's results. TSC should really be finished with all those cases by the end of September - this wait was ridiculous a long, long time ago...

I'm sorry, Ena. I know this waiting can affect our hearts and minds.

[thespoons 33]

So.... we just sent our aos packet today. Wish us luck!

[Greenbaum 12,259]

So.... we just sent our aos packet today. Wish us luck!

Here's wishing you luck.

[KASH2011 382]

So.... we just sent our aos packet today. Wish us luck!

Good luck!

[ce2010 7]

So.... we just sent our aos packet today. Wish us luck!

can you please write what you included in your package ?

[thespoons 33]

We know that front loading our packet won't have any effect on how fast/slow our application will be approved/looked into (but we included additional evidences and documents with the hopes that we can have a waived interview). So here's the list of the documents we submitted (and cover letter):

OUR NAMES
Address

Phone Number

Date

USCIS

Attn: FBAS
131 South Dearborn - 3^rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517

NATURE OF SUBMISSION:
I-485: Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status;
I-765: Application for Employment Authorization &
I-131: Application for Travel Document (Advance Parole)

Gentleman/Madam,

Good Day!

Please find enclosed packets pertaining to my application for I-485 (AOS), I-765 (EAD) and I-131 (AP):

1. I-485 packet for Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status and supporting documents:
   1. Form I-864 sub-packet from Spouse/Sponsor
   2. Evidence of Relationship sub-packet

1. I-765 packet for Application for Employment Authorization

1. I-131 packet for Application for Travel Document (Advance Parole)

Eligibility is based on admission as the fiancée of a U.S. Citizen and subsequent marriage to that citizen within 90 days of entry.

1. Packet for I-485: Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status and supporting documents include 20 items, with 2 sub-packets (I-864 from Spouse/Sponsor, Evidence of Relationship):

• Form G-1145, e-Notification of Application / Petition Acceptance
• Check for $1,070.00, form fee of $985 and biometrics fee of $85
• Completed form I-485 (AOS)
• Copy of Foreign Passport Bio Page
• Copy of US K1 Visa and US Entry Stamp
• Copy of Most Recent I-94 Admission Number Retrieval Page
• Certified Copy of Birth Certificate
• Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate
• G-325A, Biographic Information (Applicant Name)
• 2 US Passport Size Photos (Applicant Name)
• G-325A, Biographic Information (Sponsor/Spouse Name)
• 2 US Passport Size Photos (Sponsor/Spouse Name)
• Copy of Divorce Decree (if applicable)
• Front and back copy of form I-797C, Notice of Action (NOA1)
• Front and back copy of form I-797, Notice of Action (NOA2 Approval Notice)
• Copy of Letter from National Visa Center (NVC) which states that case/petition has been forwarded to the US Embassy
• Copies of Eligibility Letters for K1 Applicant’s Visa interview appointment as sent by the US Embassy
• Copy of Approved form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancée
• Sealed Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccine Record
• Copy of DS-3025 Vaccination Documentation Worksheet
• I-864 sub-packet from Spouse/Sponsor
  • Copy of Birth Certificate
  • Copy of Passport Bio Page
  • Form I-864, Affidavit of Support
  • Copy of 2014 W-2
  • Copies of Form 1040EZ, Income Tax Returns for the years 2014, 2013 and 2012
  • Copies of paystubs
• Evidence of Relationship sub-packet
  • Wedding Photos printout
  • Copy of Residential Lease/Rental Agreement
  • Copy of Letter stating that applicant has been added as a dependent of the health plan
  • Copy of the Health Plan Card

1. Packet for I-765: Application for Employment Authorization and supporting documents include 9 items:

• Form G-1145, e-Notification of Application / Petition Acceptance
• Completed form I-765: Application for Employment Authorization
• Copy of Foreign Passport Bio Page
• Copy of my US K1 Visa and US Entry Stamp
• Copy of Most Recent I-94 Admission Number Retrieval Page
• Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate
• 2 US Passport Size Photos
• Front and back copy of form I-797, Notice of Action (NOA2 Approval Notice)
• Copy of Letter from National Visa Center (NVC) which states that case/petition has been forwarded to the US Embassy

1. Packet for I -131: Application for Travel Document (Advance Parole) and supporting documents include 9 items:

• Form G-1145, e-Notification of Application / Petition Acceptance
• Completed form I-131: Application for Travel Document (Advance Parole)
• Copy of Foreign Passport Bio Page
• Copy of my US K1 Visa and US Entry Stamp
• Copy of Most Recent I-94 Admission Number Retrieval Page
• Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate
• 2 US Passport Size Photos
• Front and back copy of form I-797, Notice of Action (NOA2 Approval Notice)
• Copy of Letter from National Visa Center (NVC) which states that case/petition has been forwarded to the US Embassy

Copies submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and we understand that we may be required to submit the original documents to an Immigration Officer at a later date.

If you have any questions or clarifications regarding the paperwork/s attached, kindly let us know and feel free contact us.

Thank you for your kind attention and consideration to our application.

Respectfully,

Our Names and Phone Number (signed)

Hope this helps

[tbearz 22]

So.... we just sent our aos packet today. Wish us luck!

Awesome.. Best of luck

[thespoons 33]

Here's wishing you luck.

Good luck!

Awesome.. Best of luck

THANKS!

[ce2010 7]

THE SPOONS thank you!

[ce2010 7]

I have another question VERY IMPORTANT

i am the petitioner,

I STILL DIDNT RECEIVE any NVC letter about case trasfering to embassy but we already pass the interview and everything .... WHAT CAN I DO about that???? because in the AOS they are asking for that letter...?????

what to do ????