I-129F February 2016 Filers

[Lowens8 10]

K-1 is a one time entry so once you have entered you can not leave again. Or yeah you can leave but not get back in.

After married you file AOS (Adjustment of status - your Green card) with that you file for AP (advance parole) and EAD (work permit).

AP and EAD takes about 60-90 days from the day you file AOS. It is the AP card that allows you to travel and get back in.

And otherwise it's of course when you get the Green Card.

So you can't leave for a while after you get there.

I guess we'll have to postpone our trip haha

[Georgia16 2,858]

I guess we'll have to postpone our trip haha

Good idea You don't wan't to put yourself in a position where you can't get back in and will have to start over with a CR-1 visa!

[Greenbaum 12,259]

AdamJones703, on 10 Feb 2016 - 10:48 AM, said:

Still hasn't arrived for mine - I guess I'll have to give them a call and see whats going on

Before contacting them have you received any indication that the package was received by your carrier? Has your check been cashed? Normal processing is 3-7 business days. Looks like any day now you will get your NOA1.

Keep in mind that you are at the very beginning of your journey. You have the application, the interview, the POE, the SSN, the AOS, the ROC and the Naturalization upcoming. If you begin to worry now and start calling everyone, your going to drive yourself crazy.

Here, I'll make it less stressful. Get the phone app. It checks in the background and will notify you quicker then USCIS will. The nice thing is that you set it up and forget it. No calling anyone thus keeping the lines open for those who have more pressing issues and no posting messages that you haven't received a response yet. So get the app and reduce your stress. It's a long road ahead and this is a marathon and not a race.

I-Tunes

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/uscis-case-tracker-searcher/id921827126?mt=8

Android

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spinachsoftware.immigration.uscis.casestatus&hl=en

[Georgia16 2,858]

Before contacting them have you received any indication that the package was received by your carrier? Has your check been cashed? Normal processing is 3-7 business days. Looks like any day now you will get your NOA1.

Keep in mind that you are at the very beginning of your journey. You have the application, the interview, the POE, the SSN, the AOS, the ROC and the Naturalization upcoming. If you begin to worry now and start calling everyone, your going to drive yourself crazy.

Here, I'll make it less stressful. Get the phone app. It checks in the background and will notify you quicker then USCIS will. The nice thing is that you set it up and forget it. No calling anyone thus keeping the lines open for those who have more pressing issues and no posting messages that you haven't received a response yet. So get the app and reduce your stress. It's a long road ahead and this is a marathon and not a race.

I-Tunes

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/uscis-case-tracker-searcher/id921827126?mt=8

Android

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spinachsoftware.immigration.uscis.casestatus&hl=en

The carrier confirmed they still has the package, so unfortunately it's not delivered.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Lowens8, on 10 Feb 2016 - 1:05 PM, said:

What are the rules for traveling when your fiance is here on the K1 or during the AOS process?...we were wanting to travel overseas but don't want to mess anything up during this process.

During AOS, Submit your I-131 application for advanced parole (which allows travel outside the U.S. while the application is pending). Both forms, I-765 and I-131 are at no charge when filed with the I-485. Then you can travel but do not stay out of the country for long periods of times or you risk forfeiting your visa.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Georgia16, on 10 Feb 2016 - 2:32 PM, said:Georgia16, on 10 Feb 2016 - 2:32 PM, said:

The carrier confirmed they still has the package, so unfortunately it's not delivered.

I guess till it is delivered, no NOA1 for them. I am sure they are beating down the doors to the carrier for deliver. I wish them luck.

Edited February 10, 2016 by Greenbaum

[PandaSong 15]

My fiance mailed it on the 2nd and USPS had updated it to received on Friday. He just got the text about 15 seconds ago and we're in California. I know we're all being sent to California now! But I'm so entirely stoked and excited anyways!

[bigboss1984 8]

Congrats! Having an absolute nightmare with USPS atm :/

[Georgia16 2,858]

My fiance mailed it on the 2nd and USPS had updated it to received on Friday. He just got the text about 15 seconds ago and we're in California. I know we're all being sent to California now! But I'm so entirely stoked and excited anyways!

Congrats!

[PandaSong 15]

Congrats! Having an absolute nightmare with USPS atm :/

Hang in there! I mean ours seemed to sit there for a couple of days before he got the NOA1, so I think you'll get yours within a couple of days? We sent ours in on the 2nd of this month and just got it.

[Chris&Olivia 7]

Just got my notification text and email! Woohoo! Headed to California (no surprise, I live in San Diego).

Edited February 10, 2016 by Chris&Olivia

[Myler 7]

My fiance mailed it on the 2nd and USPS had updated it to received on Friday. He just got the text about 15 seconds ago and we're in California. I know we're all being sent to California now! But I'm so entirely stoked and excited anyways!

Congrats! Our packet was delivered on Friday too but we still didnt get any confirmation. ?

[Lowens8 10]

Just got my notification text and email! Woohoo! Headed to California (no surprise, I live in San Diego).

Congrats to everyone who got their notification! Chris&Olivia when was yours delivered to the lockbox?

[Myler 7]

Yohoo! Finally we got our NOA1 today! So happy?? now i need more patience for NOA 2 hehhehe. But anyways this is so exciting! ? goodluck everyone hoping for no rfe's?

[Chris&Olivia 7]

Congrats to everyone who got their notification! Chris&Olivia when was yours delivered to the lockbox?

It was received Friday (the 5th) according to my USPS tracker and my notification says they got it the same day, although I just received the notification today. Edited February 11, 2016 by Chris&Olivia