AOS March 2016 Filers

[saldin 0]

I received the sms and email last night

[YecaCruz 379]

I received the sms and email last night

Nice! Looks like I'm about a week behind you!

Edited March 3, 2016 by JJGussiaas (Gush)

[jmr99 1]

Hi Guys! So excited to get this process started and be on this journey! We sent in our packet on 03/01/2016 and it was delivered to USCIS Chicago Lockbox on 03/02/2016. Good luck everyone! Hopefully it's smooth sailing from here!

[trudi 1,317]

Hi all, we're going to be ready to send off AOS soon, I have one question though - I am changing my name to my husbands, do I have to wait for my SS card to be changed before we file?

[HopeFab 62]

Hi all, we're going to be ready to send off AOS soon, I have one question though - I am changing my name to my husbands, do I have to wait for my SS card to be changed before we file?

I filled out all my forms with my husband's last name

[YecaCruz 379]

Did anyone else have to translate their husband or wife's birth certificate? (I'm fluent in his first language[and he's fluent in English...exciting to have bilingual babies]) so I didn't have to pay anyone to do that, whoop!) I was a little obsessive and made sure to translate ANYTHING that had words...even the stamps. So if I get an RFE it better not be for that haha!

Edited March 3, 2016 by JJGussiaas (Gush)

[HopeFab 62]

Did anyone else have to translate their husband or wife's birth certificate? (I'm fluent in his first language[and he's fluent in English...exciting to have bilingual babies]) so I didn't have to pay anyone to do that, whoop!) I was a little obsessive and made sure to translate ANYTHING that had words...even the stamps. So if I get an RFE it better not be for that haha!

Lol nope...

[lntdenver 42]

Hello everybody!

My husband and I got married last week and I sent my AOS file on March 02. I'll be joining you guys in this journey and I can't wait for this whole process to be over, haha. We decided to do the research ourselves and apply without an attorney, so VJ has been a huge help!! Most questions that I had while filling out the paperwork, someone else had had it before.

Good luck to all of us!

[lntdenver 42]

Did anyone else have to translate their husband or wife's birth certificate? (I'm fluent in his first language[and he's fluent in English...exciting to have bilingual babies]) so I didn't have to pay anyone to do that, whoop!) I was a little obsessive and made sure to translate ANYTHING that had words...even the stamps. So if I get an RFE it better not be for that haha!

My birth certificate is from Brazil and despite being fluent in both languages, I decided to buy a translation to "make it look more official", if you would. As far as I understand, USCIS does not require to be a certified translation, and you can do it yourself. But I just preferred to be safe.

In case you decide to buy it as well, I used and recommend Rev (online-based), which returned with my translated BC in just a couple hours as well as a certification of translation accuracy. It cost me about $28. It's all online and I can print other copies if I need for other purposes.

[YecaCruz 379]

My birth certificate is from Brazil and despite being fluent in both languages, I decided to buy a translation to "make it look more official", if you would. As far as I understand, USCIS does not require to be a certified translation, and you can do it yourself. But I just preferred to be safe.

In case you decide to buy it as well, I used and recommend Rev (online-based), which returned with my translated BC in just a couple hours as well as a certification of translation accuracy. It cost me about $28. It's all online and I can print other copies if I need for other purposes.

Oh that's great! That's why I went ahead and did it myself since USCIS doesn't ask for anything official. I already sent the package in, so even if I decided to that, too late! Thanks for the tip, perhaps I can use it for future visa filings. Unless my translated one works... then I just won't bother.

Thanks again!

Edited March 4, 2016 by JJGussiaas (Gush)

[lntdenver 42]

Hi all, we're going to be ready to send off AOS soon, I have one question though - I am changing my name to my husbands, do I have to wait for my SS card to be changed before we file?

Hello trudi,

I had the same question too. In my case, my marriage certificate shows only my maiden name, which really confused me.

From what I learned from other VJers, it seems that the Marriage Certificate alone is the proof of my name change (whether it has my maiden or married name on it) and you don't have to wait for your new SS card to be able to send your AOS. Just make sure to send copies of the marriage certificate as evidence of name change for each of the forms, including the EAD/AP, since the documents submitted still might have your maiden name on it.

In fact, depending on the situation, you might have to wait for your EAD or GC to be able to go to SS.

I hope it helps.

[trudi 1,317]

I filled out all my forms with my husband's last name

Hello trudi,

I had the same question too. In my case, my marriage certificate shows only my maiden name, which really confused me.

From what I learned from other VJers, it seems that the Marriage Certificate alone is the proof of my name change (whether it has my maiden or married name on it) and you don't have to wait for your new SS card to be able to send your AOS. Just make sure to send copies of the marriage certificate as evidence of name change for each of the forms, including the EAD/AP, since the documents submitted still might have your maiden name on it.

In fact, depending on the situation, you might have to wait for your EAD or GC to be able to go to SS.

I hope it helps.

Thanks both, I'll use my married name for all the forms

[kbrookeq 7]

This is our first filing where we are actually keeping track online. We normally play the waiting game by ourselves.....but I figured joining VJ would ease the stress a little

We mailed our pack to the Chicago Lockbox on March 3, It was marked as delivered today, March 5. Hoping we get a text or email soon.

Good luck everyone!

[MASH 172]

Hello,

We're about to send ours 'n a week or so.

would you please share which docs you guys have sent? That'd be very helpful. I searched guides and forums and wanna know what the recent filers did?

wish you all good luck!

Here is a list of what I put for each packaging

I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

· Check: Payment in the amount of $1070 (I-485 Form Fee $985 and $85 Biometrics fee)

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

· Copy of my passport (biographical page and entry stamps)

· Copy of my passport page with K-1 visa

· Copy of Form I-797 Notice of Action (Approval Notice for I-129F)

· Copy of Electronic Form I-94

· Copy of my foreign Birth certificate

· Copy of my foreign Birth certificate translated from French to English

· Certified copy of Marriage Certificate

· Form G-325A Biographic Information Sheet (K1 Applicant)

· Two (2) Passport size photos

· Form DS-3025 Vaccination Documentation Worksheet

I-864 Affidavit of Support

· Cover letter from USC Spouse

· Form I-864 Affidavit of Support

· Copy of USC Spouse tax transcripts from 2012, 2013 & 2014

· USC Spouse W-2 from 2014

· Letter from USC Spouse Employer

· Copy of most recent pay stubs (6 total)

· Copy of U.S. Spouse passport page

I-765 Application for Employment Document

· Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

· Copy of my passport (biographical page)

· Copy of my passport page with K-1 visa

· Copy of Electronic Form I-94

· Two (2) Passport size photos

I-131 Application for Travel Document

· Form I-131 Application for Travel Document

· Copy of my passport (biographical page)

· Copy of my passport page with K-1 visa

· Copy of Form I-797 Notice of Action (Approval Notice)

· Copy of Electronic Form I-94

· Two (2) Passport size photos

[YecaCruz 379]

MASH what you included in your packet is almost identical to what we sent, except I sent the I-693 only because the DS-2035 vacc page they gave to my husband was REALLY dark and very hard to read

I had sent some initial evidence of common residence (signed apt lease agreement, proof that's he on my health and dental insurance) only because other VJ'ers said to send some in...even though the instructions don't say anything of that sort. After someone on here confirmed that sending all that isn't necessary, I threw it all in the package and sent it away!