Certified Copy of Marriage License

[Lstanick15 9]

I had my AOS interview last week and was approved in less than 5 hours after leaving the consulate. I took in a certified copy of my marriage license (paid $15) and the officer interviewing simply looked at it and said that was fine (we only submitted a photocopy in the initial aos package so she just wanted to check it was legit). We didn't take in another i864, we just took my husbands 2016 tax return as we only submitted the returns for 13,14, and 15 previously. I also took a letter from my employer as I have just recently started working. Good luck! 

[Dashinka 24,741]

12 hours ago, Scandi said:

So the latest tax year you provided was 2015 then, I would definitely bring a new i-864 where 2016 is added too, and then the tax return transcript for 2016 as well. Just in case.

We also filed in one tax year and had an interview after the next tax filing.  I only brought copies of the updated tax information (not a completely new I864), and the IO was fine with that.  However, in hindsight, I probably would do a new I864.

 

Good Luck!

[Smile_goongyi 10]

Hello I have a question please help me, do I need to pass my original certified copy of marriage certificate in applying for Adjustment of Status? Thank you all

[Alabamak1 688]

On 5/26/2018 at 12:15 AM, Smile_goongyi said:

Hello I have a question please help me, do I need to pass my original certified copy of marriage certificate in applying for Adjustment of Status? Thank you all

just to make a little sense here.  In Alabama...the original marriage certificate stays in the  courthouse. What you need to send is a certified copy of your marriage certificate for AOS. We just happen to do this.

[Scandi 4,178]

7 hours ago, Alabamak1 said:

just to make a little sense here.  In Alabama...the original marriage certificate stays in the  courthouse. What you need to send is a certified copy of your marriage certificate for AOS. We just happen to do this.

No, you send a regular photo copy of the certified copy. You can obviously send the certified copy if you want to but that's just a waste of money. Here in CA one certified copy is $15, no way I'd send that when all they ask for is a photocopy.

[Alabamak1 688]

6 hours ago, Scandi said:

No, you send a regular photo copy of the certified copy. You can obviously send the certified copy if you want to but that's just a waste of money. Here in CA one certified copy is $15, no way I'd send that when all they ask for is a photocopy.

We got several certified copies for about $2 each. Nobody has asked to see them still, but we probably make use of them

[sunshinelove 52]

I just had my interview 2 days ago and I took everything on the appointment letter and all she asked for was the original birth and marriage certificates and proof of our relationship. I submitted the i-864 in my original packet for myself as well as my cosponsor and she didn't ask to see anything updated. She only asked if all the information was the same and I told her yes. She didn't even need to see updated paystubs or employment letters or anything. I'd say take updated financial proof just in case (paystubs, letter, any new w2's/taxes) but they probably won't ask for it. 

[Smile_goongyi 10]

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Hello to all may I ask if anyone knows how to check if the aos pocket was already in the hand of the uscis.  We've sent our pocket may 29, 2018 the tracker package says that it was sent already may 31 however until now while my husband check his bank book the 1225 is not yet deducted.  Kinda worried about this.  Have someone encountered this as well? Please help thanks all

[tato2017 41]

23 minutes ago, Smile_goongyi said:

Hello to all may I ask if anyone knows how to check if the aos pocket was already in the hand of the uscis.  We've sent our pocket may 29, 2018 the tracker package says that it was sent already may 31 however until now while my husband check his bank book the 1225 is not yet deducted.  Kinda worried about this.  Have someone encountered this as well? Please help thanks all

usually takes like 2 weeks or so wait for another week before you get worried.

[sunshinelove 52]

It took them a few weeks to cash our check. Don't worry 

[Smile_goongyi 10]

On 6/9/2018 at 7:22 PM, sunshinelove said:

It took them a few weeks to cash our check. Don't worry 

I have a question cause I'm worried this coming July 12, 2018 my visa will expired but we're already sent the adjustment of status pocket then last June 16 they reply via email that they have received all the pocket already.

My question is, what if it's already passed July 12 then never had biometrics and interview yet, is it possible that I'm going to be deported back to the Philippines? 

Hope for your response. Thanks all.

[sunshinelove 52]

On 6/18/2018 at 12:08 PM, Smile_goongyi said:

I have a question cause I'm worried this coming July 12, 2018 my visa will expired but we're already sent the adjustment of status pocket then last June 16 they reply via email that they have received all the pocket already.

My question is, what if it's already passed July 12 then never had biometrics and interview yet, is it possible that I'm going to be deported back to the Philippines? 

Hope for your response. Thanks all.

Since you're in the US, the expiry date of your visa doesn't matter. That was only the date of when you had to enter the US by.  You're in status since you said you've already filed to adjust your status.

 

AOS is taking on average 12-16 months to process right now, so it''d be impossible to have it completed by July 12. You most likely won't have the interview for a couple months, at the very least. Some couples wait months or even years to file for AOS after they arrive to the US and marry and don't have any issues. So you don't have anything to worry about. You won't get sent back to the Philippines.

[Smile_goongyi 10]

On 6/19/2018 at 6:21 PM, sunshinelove said:

Since you're in the US, the expiry date of your visa doesn't matter. That was only the date of when you had to enter the US by.  You're in status since you said you've already filed to adjust your status.

 

AOS is taking on average 12-16 months to process right now, so it''d be impossible to have it completed by July 12. You most likely won't have the interview for a couple months, at the very least. Some couples wait months or even years to file for AOS after they arrive to the US and marry and don't have any issues. So you don't have anything to worry about. You won't get sent back to the Philippines.

Thank you so much I am not worried now