AOS December 2016 Filers (merged)

[jamaicanwifey 9]

13 hours ago, rasyidah said:

We have the same timeline but I still can't check my case status online though

 I have the same exact timeline as well! Looking forward to getting the physical NOAs in the mail soon

[Brandja 58]

((Hello everyone, I'm asking this question below for my friend who will be sending thier packet this Wednesday and needs a bit more clarity on which option should be chosen in regards to their situation as stated below. Thanks for the prompt responses))

Please i need a help regarding filling part 2 of i-485 . which option will i choose for applying for permanent residence. I am f1 status married to us citizen. Please help

 

(a) An immigrant petition giving me an immediately available immigrant visa number that has been approved. (Attach a copy of the approval notice, or a relative, special immigrant juvenile, or special immigrant military visa petition filed with this application that will give you an immediately available visa number, if approved.)

(b) My spouse or parent applied for adjustment of status or was granted lawful permanent residence in an immigrant visa category that allows derivative status for spouses and children.

(c) I entered as a K-1 fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen whom I married within 90 days of entry, or I am the K-2 child of such a fiancé(e). (Attach a copy of the fiancé(e) petition approval notice and the marriage certificate.)

(d) I was granted asylum or derivative asylum status as the spouse or child of a person granted asylum and am eligible for adjustment.

(e) I am a native or citizen of Cuba admitted or paroled into the United States after January 1, 1959, and thereafter have been physically present in the United States for at least 1 year.

(f} I am the husband, wife, or minor unmarried child of a Cuban described above in (e), and I am residing with that person, and was admitted or paroled into the United States after January 1, 1959, and thereafter have been physically present in the United States for at least 1 year.

(g) I have continuously resided in the United States since before January 1, 1972.

(h) Other basis of eligibility. Explain (for example, I was admitted as a refugee, my status has not been terminated, and I have been physically present in the United States for 1 year after admission). If additional space is needed, see Page 3 of the instructions.

Edited January 17, 2017 by Brandja

[WI_CA 51]

3 minutes ago, Brandja said:

((Hello everyone, I'm asking this question below for my friend who will be sending thier packet this Wednesday and needs a bit more clarity on which option should be chosen in regards to their situation as stated below. Thanks for the prompt responses))

Please i need a help regarding filling part 2 of i-485 . which option will i choose for applying for permanent residence. I am f1 status married to us citizen. Please help

 

An immigrant petition giving me an immediately available immigrant visa number that has been approved. (Attach a copy of the approval notice, or a relative, special immigrant juvenile, or special immigrant military visa petition filed with this application that will give you an immediately available visa number, if approved.)

My spouse or parent applied for adjustment of status or was granted lawful permanent residence in an immigrant visa category that allows derivative status for spouses and children.

I entered as a K-1 fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen whom I married within 90 days of entry, or I am the K-2 child of such a fiancé(e). (Attach a copy of the fiancé(e) petition approval notice and the marriage certificate.)

I was granted asylum or derivative asylum status as the spouse or child of a person granted asylum and am eligible for adjustment.

I am a native or citizen of Cuba admitted or paroled into the United States after January 1, 1959, and thereafter have been physically present in the United States for at least 1 year.

I am the husband, wife, or minor unmarried child of a Cuban described above in (e), and I am residing with that person, and was admitted or paroled into the United States after January 1, 1959, and thereafter have been physically present in the United States for at least 1 year.

I have continuously resided in the United States since before January 1, 1972.

Other basis of eligibility. Explain (for example, I was admitted as a refugee, my status has not been terminated, and I have been physically present in the United States for 1 year after admission). If additional space is needed, see Page 3 of the instructions.

I filed using the first category.

When I searched VJ Forums, I found ppl using wither the first or the ladt "other" category without any problems.

Good Luck

[Brandja 58]

2 minutes ago, WI_CA said:

I filed using the first category.

When I searched VJ Forums, I found ppl using wither the first or the ladt "other" category without any problems.

Good Luck

Thanks, I also used the first category, the confusion with their case is that their brother used the second category adjusting from F1 3 years ago and had no problem. I in the other hand used the first category, but no problem so far. So their stuck between the first and second category.

[Brit1 54]

9 hours ago, Brandja said:

Thanks, I also used the first category, the confusion with their case is that their brother used the second category adjusting from F1 3 years ago and had no problem. I in the other hand used the first category, but no problem so far. So their stuck between the first and second category.

If one is filing a joint I-485 and I-130, or an I-485 after an approved I-130, then category (a) is (clearly) the correct category to pick. I suspect that member's brother made a mistake that was corrected before submission, or USCIS overlooked it as a simple mistake (something you can't count on happening!).

Edited January 17, 2017 by Brit1

[sebastianshaw 97]

13 hours ago, Brandja said:

((Hello everyone, I'm asking this question below for my friend who will be sending thier packet this Wednesday and needs a bit more clarity on which option should be chosen in regards to their situation as stated below. Thanks for the prompt responses))

Please i need a help regarding filling part 2 of i-485 . which option will i choose for applying for permanent residence. I am f1 status married to us citizen. Please help

 

(a) An immigrant petition giving me an immediately available immigrant visa number that has been approved. (Attach a copy of the approval notice, or a relative, special immigrant juvenile, or special immigrant military visa petition filed with this application that will give you an immediately available visa number, if approved.)

(b) My spouse or parent applied for adjustment of status or was granted lawful permanent residence in an immigrant visa category that allows derivative status for spouses and children.

(c) I entered as a K-1 fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen whom I married within 90 days of entry, or I am the K-2 child of such a fiancé(e). (Attach a copy of the fiancé(e) petition approval notice and the marriage certificate.)

(d) I was granted asylum or derivative asylum status as the spouse or child of a person granted asylum and am eligible for adjustment.

(e) I am a native or citizen of Cuba admitted or paroled into the United States after January 1, 1959, and thereafter have been physically present in the United States for at least 1 year.

(f} I am the husband, wife, or minor unmarried child of a Cuban described above in (e), and I am residing with that person, and was admitted or paroled into the United States after January 1, 1959, and thereafter have been physically present in the United States for at least 1 year.

(g) I have continuously resided in the United States since before January 1, 1972.

(h) Other basis of eligibility. Explain (for example, I was admitted as a refugee, my status has not been terminated, and I have been physically present in the United States for 1 year after admission). If additional space is needed, see Page 3 of the instructions.

If it is concurrent filing based on US Citizen spouse, the option to be chosen is (a)

[sebastianshaw 97]

4 hours ago, Brit1 said:

If one is filing a joint I-485 and I-130, or an I-485 after an approved I-130, then category (a) is (clearly) the correct category to pick. I suspect that member's brother made a mistake that was corrected before submission, or USCIS overlooked it as a simple mistake (something you can't count on happening!).

 

+1 correctomundo 

[WI_CA 51]

21 hours ago, WI_CA said:

Received RFIE hardcopy in the mail today. It is regarding the I864 and is basically asking me to submit more proof of income of our co-sponsor.

We submitted proofs of my income (intending immigrant), but no tax filing documents as I haven't filed before (this is my first year to file taxes).

 

They also need proofs of income for my co-sponsor (added him just in case they were not satisfied with my lack of tax filing for previous years). I submitted form 1040 only as a proof of tax filing (tax return transcript)

 

Spoke to Tier 2 officer today.

He asked that I submit the same stuff I submitted initially as they might have lost it.

 

Didn't get an answer at all.

 

[sebastianshaw 97]

2 minutes ago, WI_CA said:

 

Spoke to Tier 2 officer today.

He asked that I submit the same stuff I submitted initially as they might have lost it.

 

Didn't get an answer at all.

 

That's so frustrating, i feel for you. However, in matters of USCIS, even if they say monkeys fly, then i guess they do fly indeed. 

 

So just submit for whatever they are asking again and hope for the best

Edited January 17, 2017 by sebastianshaw

[WI_CA 51]

58 minutes ago, sebastianshaw said:

That's so frustrating, i feel for you. However, in matters of USCIS, even if they say monkeys fly, then i guess they do fly indeed. 

 

So just submit for whatever they are asking again and hope for the best

That is the plan. Waste of time, but what else can I do!!

[sebastianshaw 97]

On 12/30/2016 at 11:02 AM, sebastianshaw said:

FYI ALL,

 

The uscis website has just put up the latest processing times for field offices as of October 31 as compared to Sep 30; which was showing up earlier.

For Saint Paul, MN the speed seems to be the same, 9month lag.

u can check your here 

https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processTimesDisplayInit.do

USCIS has again updated the processing times, you could check your processing times here https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processTimesDisplayInit.do

for Saint Paul, MN it has slowed down from 9M to 10M lag. ####### 

[rasyidah 8]

Received my 4 noa in the mail today!

[mrs.felicia 11]

1 hour ago, rasyidah said:

Received my 4 noa in the mail today!

That's awesome! How about your case status online?

 

I can't wait to go home and check my mailbox to see if I go it too. Do we get the fingerprint date with the NOAs or will it come at a later date?

[freshgreengrass 12]

27 minutes ago, mrs.felicia said:

That's awesome! How about your case status online?

 

I can't wait to go home and check my mailbox to see if I go it too. Do we get the fingerprint date with the NOAs or will it come at a later date?

Nah, the NOA doesn't include the biometrics appointment date. I wish it did, I am currently (im)patiently waiting for my appointment date!

Edited January 18, 2017 by freshgreengrass

[lleaka 57]

2 minutes ago, freshgreengrass said:

Nah, the NOA doesn't include the biometrics appointment date. I wish it did, I am currently (im)patiently waiting for it!

 

2 minutes ago, freshgreengrass said:

Nah, the NOA doesn't include the biometrics appointment date. I wish it did, I am currently (im)patiently waiting for it!

I confirm. You should receive another letter in a week or two.

 

Ive just come back from my bio appointment !