February 2017 AOS Filers

[rosecloud 43]

3 minutes ago, Miggel42 said:

I called as well and I was told that could take 30 days, I just wanted to check for any RFE you never know :/

They always give such mixed info. I know what you mean about wanting to check for a RFE. I hope you guys will be able to check soon. 

[ifdv 38]

if they sent you an RFE, are you going to get a notice on the MyCase Status App?

[Becci391 339]

35 minutes ago, ifdv said:

if they sent you an RFE, are you going to get a notice on the MyCase Status App?

As far as I know no.

We got an RFE for my I-129F visa application and we found it out our because my fiance(now my husband) wanted to see if there was a status update.

[Lezzyme1979 38]

On 3/13/2017 at 3:00 AM, gallegamericana said:

Hi all! I've been reading these posts all month and they've been very helpful. Finally chiming in with a few questions. Any help is appreciated.

 

My husband came to the US with me in 2015 on an F1 visa. We got married on December 30, 2016.

 

Application sent (I-130, I-485, I-765): 02/20/2017

Application received: 02/21/2017

Checks cashed: 02/28/2017

Text NOA1: 03/01/2017

Paper NOA1: 03/06/2017

Sent I-131 (we forgot to!) -03/08/17

RFE message for I-485 posted on USCIS check my status: 03/10/2017 -Haven't received paper RFE

Biometrics letter received: 03/10/2017

Biometrics scheduled: 03/24/2017

 

So, it's my understanding that the whole AOS process is put on hold for now and restarts once we send in our RFE paperwork. I am assuming it is because I only sent my W2s for the 2016 year and not my tax returns. I'm currently working on my tax returns with my accountant, but I've hit a road block because my husband and I were married on December 30, 2016. Technically I have to file as married now, but I don't know how to file! Jointly or separately? He never worked, but would have to get an ITIN in order for us to file jointly and I'm unsure if he can still file as exempt on his F1 if we file separately, now that we are married. 

 

Does anyone have any insight on how they filed their 2016 returns having gotten married?

I'm also assuming they will be asking for my tax returns, but it could be something else!

 

I'm just a little worried because we have a family event in his home country in July.

Hi, we got married on Dec. 31, 2016, we filed married filing jointly for 2016 Tax return. Though my wife is not working yet, but she was able to get a SSN prior to filing the tax return.

 

We used a tax preparer, I didn't want to do it by myself and screw things up.

 

[Gingerspike 55]

What a good news to start our morning! USCIS has cashed out our check a while ago, around 7 am PST. So definitely, we will be hearing from them before this week ends. 

 

Sent AOS and EAD packet: February 24, 2017 (Friday)

Chicago lockbox receiving date: February 25, 2017 (Saturday)

USCIS check posting: March 16, 2017 (Thursday)

 

Will keep you posted.

[rosecloud 43]

5 minutes ago, Gingerspike said:

What a good news to start our morning! USCIS has cashed out our check a while ago, around 7 am PST. So definitely, we will be hearing from them before this week ends. 

 

Sent AOS and EAD packet: February 24, 2017 (Friday)

Chicago lockbox receiving date: February 25, 2017 (Saturday)

USCIS check posting: March 16, 2017 (Thursday)

 

Will keep you posted.

Congrats!! 

[Gingerspike 55]

13 minutes ago, rosecloud said:

Congrats!! 

Thank you! More waiting to come.

[Becci391 339]

2 hours ago, Gingerspike said:

What a good news to start our morning! USCIS has cashed out our check a while ago, around 7 am PST. So definitely, we will be hearing from them before this week ends. 

 

Sent AOS and EAD packet: February 24, 2017 (Friday)

Chicago lockbox receiving date: February 25, 2017 (Saturday)

USCIS check posting: March 16, 2017 (Thursday)

 

Will keep you posted.

Congrats!

 

 

[tommy92 5]

Hi everyone!

here is my timeline:

CIS Office :Los Angeles CA

Date Filed :2017-02-03

NOA Date :2017-02-06

RFE(s) :

Bio. Appt. :2017-02-27

AOS Transfer** :

Interview Date :2017-04-20

 

SO I just got my interview date!!?????! Is this weird that my EAD and AP still say case was received, and on my timeline it shows that I would receive the EAD and AP after my interview date, so does this mean I wont receive them at all and just the green card first? Things seem to be moving a lot faster than I had expected.. I am bit surprised I have an interview though as I came here on a K1 WITH my fiancé after living together overseas and being together for so long.. oh well I am happy! But a  bit confused :/ Hope everyone's case moves fast too!

[Soflatlndr 55]

6 minutes ago, tommy92 said:

Hi everyone!

here is my timeline:

CIS Office :Los Angeles CA

Date Filed :2017-02-03

NOA Date :2017-02-06

RFE(s) :

Bio. Appt. :2017-02-27

AOS Transfer** :

Interview Date :2017-04-20

 

SO I just got my interview date!!?????! Is this weird that my EAD and AP still say case was received, and on my timeline it shows that I would receive the EAD and AP after my interview date, so does this mean I wont receive them at all and just the green card first? Things seem to be moving a lot faster than I had expected.. I am bit surprised I have an interview though as I came here on a K1 WITH my fiancé after living together overseas and being together for so long.. oh well I am happy! But a  bit confused :/ Hope everyone's case moves fast too!

Wow! How lucky! That's a very short processing time, giving all of us hope that the Green Card journey might not be tgat long after all.

It looks like since your interview is so soon they might just process your Green Card first, which would mean you will not need your EAD/AP. That's just a guess though, never know what to expect with USCIS  

[Becci391 339]

32 minutes ago, Soflatlndr said:

Wow! How lucky! That's a very short processing time, giving all of us hope that the Green Card journey might not be tgat long after all.

It looks like since your interview is so soon they might just process your Green Card first, which would mean you will not need your EAD/AP. That's just a guess though, never know what to expect with USCIS  

Let's hope we'll be in the same boat.

That would be great for all of us who filed for AOS. But yes, you never know what to expect from USCIS.

All we can do is to wait and see...let's keep our fingers crossed.

[Californiansunset 334]

2 hours ago, tommy92 said:

Hi everyone!

here is my timeline:

CIS Office :Los Angeles CA

Date Filed :2017-02-03

NOA Date :2017-02-06

RFE(s) :

Bio. Appt. :2017-02-27

AOS Transfer** :

Interview Date :2017-04-20

 

SO I just got my interview date!!?????! Is this weird that my EAD and AP still say case was received, and on my timeline it shows that I would receive the EAD and AP after my interview date, so does this mean I wont receive them at all and just the green card first? Things seem to be moving a lot faster than I had expected.. I am bit surprised I have an interview though as I came here on a K1 WITH my fiancé after living together overseas and being together for so long.. oh well I am happy! But a  bit confused :/ Hope everyone's case moves fast too!

Oh wow, that's great for you! I'm really surprised as Los Angeles belongs to the offices like San Diego (the one I will have to go to) that has AOS waiting times over 200 days. You're pretty lucky, I don't know what happened to your file that it sneaked in front of all the others that have been waiting for longer to get an approval in LA  

Oh and around 50% of all K1s actually get an interview, so don't worry about that. 

 

Edit: Never mind, I just saw that LA has only 130 days processing time on average... I thought it was similar to San Diego... oh well, can't I just move my AOS file to Los Angeles then?! 

Edited March 16, 2017 by Californiansunset

[Becci391 339]

2 minutes ago, Californiansunset said:

Oh wow, that's great for you! I'm really surprised as Los Angeles belongs to the offices like San Diego (the one I will have to go to) that has AOS waiting times over 200 days. You're pretty lucky, I don't know what happened to your file that it sneaked in front of all the others that have been waiting for longer to get an approval in LA  

Oh and around 50% of all K1s actually get an interview, so don't worry about that. 

What do they want to see if I should get a letter with the interview date?

What documents do I need?

[tommy92 5]

4 minutes ago, Becci391 said:

What do they want to see if I should get a letter with the interview date?

What documents do I need?

I haven't received the letter yet but will let you know when I do!

[Californiansunset 334]

5 minutes ago, Becci391 said:

What do they want to see if I should get a letter with the interview date?

What documents do I need?

Pretty much all documents you ever submitted. You always sent the copy so they might want to see the original. Evidence that your marriage is legit (pictures together, evidence of co-mingling of finances, lease together etc.). 

 

The chances are slim that you will  get as lucky as this guy though and have the interview any time soon. The average wait for the interview is 200 days. So plenty of time to look up what you will need at the interview. Just look at the guides to find see what you will need to bring. I think they also write that in your interview letter though what they want to see. 

Edited March 16, 2017 by Californiansunset