AOS September 2016 Filers

[SunflowerSweet 1,321]

that is correct but until i do have a record number and uscis officially got and accepted my paperwork i am not legally in this country if my other visa expires before that

You will be fine. There are people who wait years before even starting to file AOS. While you are technically in a sort of limbo status, no one is going to be looking for you. DO NOT LEAVE. You will have to refile for a CR-1/IR-1 visa.

[-MDV- 15]

that is correct but until i do have a record number and uscis officially got and accepted my paperwork i am not legally in this country if my other visa expires before that

I am not familiar with the VISA you have. But let me just share mine, I been in this country since I was 4 years old with an overstayed tourist visa. It's been really hard since I don't even know what my country is like. I applied for DACA, an executive action that allows certain undocumented immigrants to the United States who entered the country before their 16th birthday. My DACA expired last month because they took forever to process it and i filed it last June. It's been almost 4 months and i never heard a thing about my DACA application. I filed for my AOS on 9/13 and I already have my biometrics appointment... yayy! Just piece of advice don't leave the country unless thats what your lawyer said lol, they will not touch you or just come after you because your visa expired. It doesn't work that way unless you did something wrong. Even the package got lost somewhere send another AOS application, you came this far and you will leave this country, it will be a waste, trust me its quick and its worth the try.

[petareño 15]

I received an RFE from I-485 application. I guess it is because I didn't read the instructions of the I-864, and I'm missing the copy of the naturalization certificate and the copy of the last 3 tax returns, paystubs, W2s and job letter.

I'll let you know when I receive the hard copy.

[BPS288 18]

Im joining this as Ive recently filed an AOS:

9-6-16 - Lawyer sent package: i130, i485, i693 sealed Medical Report, i765 - Im on a TN-1 Visa, I live in Detroit and my spouse lives in New Jersey
9-8-16 - received at Chicago lockbox
9-19-16 spouse received notice for i130
9-20-16 I received receipts for i130, i485, i765
9-30-16 - received biometrics appointment notice for Oct 12
9-30-16 - walked in to do biometrics at Detroit Field Office

Waiting for next steps....

[EAxTrueHollywood 24]

Im joining this as Ive recently filed an AOS:

9-6-16 - Lawyer sent package: i130, i485, i693 sealed Medical Report, i765 - Im on a TN-1 Visa, I live in Detroit and my spouse lives in New Jersey

9-8-16 - received at Chicago lockbox

9-19-16 spouse received notice for i130

9-20-16 I received receipts for i130, i485, i765

9-30-16 - received biometrics appointment notice for Oct 12

9-30-16 - walked in to do biometrics at Detroit Field Office

Waiting for next steps....

Welcome!

I received an RFE from I-485 application. I guess it is because I didn't read the instructions of the I-864, and I'm missing the copy of the naturalization certificate and the copy of the last 3 tax returns, paystubs, W2s and job letter.

I'll let you know when I receive the hard copy.

At least you know they are working on your case, but hope you get everything squared away!

[Beth & Achraf 328]

You will be fine. There are people who wait years before even starting to file AOS. While you are technically in a sort of limbo status, no one is going to be looking for you. DO NOT LEAVE. You will have to refile for a CR-1/IR-1 visa.

True, my husband been out of status from a visitors visa over 4 years now. They are not going to come to your door, they are not going to come looking for you.

[drapdrap 0]

Here is a question for everyone.

Yesterday mycase status said my EAD was approved... Today it said my AP was transferred to another office... is this normal and will I get my combo card? Idk what to do at this point..

[Beth & Achraf 328]

Congrats on the EAD card, the other petitions you filed will now be transferred to your local USCIS office for adjudication. Nothing to do now, but just wait, patiently.

[bluematter 0]

Just received a text for RFIE....god this is so stressful! Probably puts my entire EAD expedite on hold until I can figure out what the issue was

Even used a good attorney for this whole filing and still got this!

Edited October 6, 2016 by bluematter

[Georgia16 2,858]

Just received a text for RFIE....god this is so stressful! Probably puts my entire EAD expedite on hold until I can figure out what the issue was

Even used a good attorney for this whole filing and still got this!

Actually a lot of people that uses attorneys get RFE's. A lot of them don't do their work good enough and are a waste of money if it's not a complicated case.

[bluematter 0]

It's just absolutely nerve-wreaking to get that...I don't even know what it could potentially be...which is what makes it even more stressful.

[Georgia16 2,858]

It's just absolutely nerve-wreaking to get that...I don't even know what it could potentially be...which is what makes it even more stressful.

It'll be okay hopefully an easy fix and then you are back on track!

[MariaR323 199]

Just received a text for RFIE....god this is so stressful! Probably puts my entire EAD expedite on hold until I can figure out what the issue was

Even used a good attorney for this whole filing and still got this!

Make sure you let your attorney know so that they can be prepared to respond quickly. I would suggest reviewing your copy of the packet but not sure if your attorney gave you a copy or not, or have the attorney do a review of it.

Patience... an RFE, if responded to quickly, won't delay you as much.

[Moslund 94]

Make sure you let your attorney know so that they can be prepared to respond quickly. I would suggest reviewing your copy of the packet but not sure if your attorney gave you a copy or not, or have the attorney do a review of it.

Patience... an RFE, if responded to quickly, won't delay you as much.

USCIS typically send's out 2 sets of letters.. 1 to the applicant 1 to the lawyer office... that was the case with me.. My noa's and my biomertric appointment not only did i get the letter but they also sent my lawyer the letters also which is always good for whatever reasdon mine go missing i know they have there own letters on hand also

[bluematter 0]

Thanks for tips guys. I guess at this point there isn't much I can do except sit and patiently wait for the letter to come through. Hopefully Columbus Day doesn't throw it off scheduled delivery date too much.