AOS September 2016 Filers

[MariaR323 199]

Hopefully soon!

(There is a LOT is all this process there is a total waste of money)

Maybe that just how they do it there?

Here the man who took the picture and fingerprints just asked me to confirm the names on the screen was correct and spelled correct.

True, could be just this specific office's procedures. Here they checked the notices and passports 3 times before you actually get to the picture & fingerprints. Once before walking in to the office, once at the door to get in and the final check by an officer who checks your notice and the intake sheet you fill out.

[MandEJ 46]

Hopefully soon!

(There is a LOT is all this process there is a total waste of money)

I'd love to go in there and reorganize their whole system from the top down! I wonder how much time is wasted through inefficient, archaic systems

[Georgia16 2,858]

True, could be just this specific office's procedures. Here they checked the notices and passports 3 times before you actually get to the picture & fingerprints. Once before walking in to the office, once at the door to get in and the final check by an officer who checks your notice and the intake sheet you fill out.

Here they checked the passport when we got in and then at the table where they took the papers.

Here they were really strict I wasn't allowed to hold my sons bio letter and passport he HAD to hold it himself all the way.

I'd love to go in there and reorganize their whole system from the top down! I wonder how much time is wasted through inefficient, archaic systems

I'll join you!

[MariaR323 199]

I was able to go in with them all the way, no questions asked, and I was the one holding the boys' stuff with no problems at all. I wonder why they don't just standardize procedures across all offices...

Anywho, onward to bigger and better things! Halloween is on Monday and we're going to do pumpkin carving tomorrow night and I have no idea what design I want lol

Edited October 27, 2016 by MariaR323

[Georgia16 2,858]

I was able to go in with them all the way, no questions asked, and I was the one holding the boys' stuff with no problems at all. I wonder why they don't just standardize procedures across all offices...

Anywho, onward to bigger and better things! Halloween is on Monday and we're going to do pumpkin carving tomorrow night and I have no idea what design I want lol

Here you couldn't have anyone with you inside because it is SO crazy busy! Lovely ATL

Google is your friend with pumpkin carving, I just had to do this since we also are doing pumpkins tomorrow

[Chardon Ne' 71]

Hello everyone I have been following this thread since I started my process and I finally feel comfortable sharing my story in hopes of being of assistance to some one else. We completed our application on our own and some things are happening that is very different than what some of you have stated. For example we did not submit a G-325 for the minor child 13 however he was still called for his bio appt. It is my understanding that although the fee is waived, it does not mean the form should not be submitted. I am keeping my fingers crossed hoping that there will not be an RFE for this however I am not ready. Good luck to everyone on their journey. This is not my first marriage in which I petitioned for a foreign spouse however I was younger and uneducated and did not participate much in the process. This time is much different. My advice to any first time filers if I can offer you any advice it is to relax. There are certain things that USCIS will understand in different situations. What may be an issue for some may not be an issue for others. My husband and I have been having a lot of disagreements about how we prove our marriage is bonafide. My concern is that it looks more suspicious trying to do things just to prove our marriage as opposed to allowing things to occur naturally. Not even a government agency is allowed to dictate how you decide to run your marriage.

Pkg Sent:9/13/16

Received at Chicago Lock box: 9/16/16

Received Texts: 9/30/16

NOA1 Received: 10/4/16 : Receipt Date of 9/19/16

Bio Appt letter Received: 10/12/16

Bio Appt completed: 10/24/16

Edited October 27, 2016 by Chardon Ne'

[daniel4310 154]

GOOD NEWS ??

On October 27, 2016, we received your response to our Request for Evidence for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status, Receipt Number MSCXXXXXXXX. Our National Benefits Center office will begin working on your case again. We will mail you a decision or notify you if we need something from you. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

[Georgia16 2,858]

Hello everyone I have been following this thread since I started my process and I finally feel comfortable sharing my story in hopes of being of assistance to some one else. We completed our application on our own and some things are happening that is very different than what some of you have stated. For example we did not submit a G-325 for the minor child 13 however he was still called for his bio appt. It is my understanding that although the fee is waived, it does not mean the form should not be submitted. I am keeping my fingers crossed hoping that there will not be an RFE for this however I am not ready. Good luck to everyone on their journey. This is not my first marriage in which I petitioned for a foreign spouse however I was younger and uneducated and did not participate much in the process. This time is much different. My advice to any first time filers if I can offer you any advice it is to relax. There are certain things that USCIS will understand in different situations. What may be an issue for some may not be an issue for others. My husband and I have been having a lot of disagreements about how we prove our marriage is bonafide. My concern is that it looks more suspicious trying to do things just to prove our marriage as opposed to allowing things to occur naturally. Not even a government agency is allowed to dictate how you decide to run your marriage.

Pkg Sent:9/13/16

Received at Chicago Lock box: 9/16/16

Received Texts: 9/30/16

NOA1 Received: 10/4/16 : Receipt Date of 9/19/16

Bio Appt letter Received: 10/12/16

Bio Appt completed: 10/24/16

It's G-325A not the G-325 and no kids under 14 don't have to fill them out.

[Chardon Ne' 71]

It's G-325A not the G-325 and no kids under 14 don't have to fill them out.

OK it was a typo no need for the tone. Actually I learned that it depends on the IO who receives your packet. If you read the instructions carefully it says that the biometrics fee is waived however a G-325A is required for the i485 application regardless of age. If you believe differently I challenge you to show me where it says that in writing. This info came from my brother's wife who was an IO for 15 years in NY. Sometimes they may let it go if the parent is applying too, however if done separately I would send it as well. That is my advice.

[A'n'L 735]

OK it was a typo no need for the tone. Actually I learned that it depends on the IO who receives your packet. If you read the instructions carefully it says that the biometrics fee is waived however a G-325A is required for the i485 application regardless of age. If you believe differently I challenge you to show me where it says that in writing. This info came from my brother's wife who was an IO for 15 years in NY. Sometimes they may let it go if the parent is applying too, however if done separately I would send it as well. That is my advice.

I don't think Georgia had any tone but informative :-)

This is copied from the instructions for i485:

"You must submit a completed Form G-325A if you are between 14 and 79 years of age."

[Georgia16 2,858]

OK it was a typo no need for the tone. Actually I learned that it depends on the IO who receives your packet. If you read the instructions carefully it says that the biometrics fee is waived however a G-325A is required for the i485 application regardless of age. If you believe differently I challenge you to show me where it says that in writing. This info came from my brother's wife who was an IO for 15 years in NY. Sometimes they may let it go if the parent is applying too, however if done separately I would send it as well. That is my advice.

Read the instructions on the I-485 again under Initial evidence #8. And don't ask me to do anything. And also don't come ask for help if you don't what to hear any answer there isn't what you want to hear.

Edited October 27, 2016 by Georgia16

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

***** Several posts removed for bickering and quoting such posts. We are all here to help eachother; please be welcoming to all, but also remember that details, such as an A behind a document number, can make a big difference.******

Edited October 27, 2016 by Penguin_ie

[Chardon Ne' 71]

Tthis is a very subjective process because my minor stepson received a code 3 fingerprint same as his dad. Did anyone else experience that? Seeking commonality.

_{Mod note: edited to remove TOS violation}

Edited October 28, 2016 by Penguin_ie

[MariaR323 199]

my minor stepson received a code 3 fingerprint same as his dad. Did anyone else experience that? Seeking commonality.

This is a forum, message board - not a face-to-face, in person conversation you're having and politeness can be "read" or interpreted many different ways by many different people. There are many cultures here and what you may find to be impolite may actually be polite in the eyes of another.

Since we're all here to help and you did mention your brother's wife was an actual IO in NY for 15 yrs... just a thought, but maybe you want to ask her the question you posed here and get more insider info. Ask her what the different codes mean. P.S. My wife had code 3 and my stepsons had code 2.

All in all, we are all here to help each other out and I sure am not going to get all offended if somebody responds to me and they don't start with "Hi"

Good luck on your journey

Edited October 28, 2016 by Penguin_ie

[cristina16 81]

can we all move on and just focus on the process that we are all going through?

While waiting for my AED, AP and interview schedule, I am planning on taking up some classes on the local Continuing Education Centers. I just called them to clarify if I am eligible given my status amd waiting on their consellor to call or email me. Anyone else have tried taking up some classes while waiting? Please share your experience.

? Happy Halloween! Have a party this weekend and trick or threat on Monday. I am so bored of this process so I need to enjoy what we have on hand..