Anyone with J-1/ F-1 who filed for AOS (marriage-based) in 2016 & 2017?

[cosmonauts 125]

14 minutes ago, SnowFox505 said:

 

He is on a J1 Trainee visa, working for a private company in marketing, receiving a salary. No Government funding.  Since his visa says on it "no 2 year required"  I'm just making sure that by submitting a copy of the visa, that's good enough to show that it isn't applicable. Thanks!

I think it should be enough proof.

[Jahcharlotte 0]

I have my interview on Thursday!!!! I'm so nervous! My husband just keeps telling me that everything will be fine. I just wanted to thank everyone who posted about their interview experience. I will be spending the next couple of days making sure that I have photos etc ready. I'm still worried about what they are going to ask though. I'm worried that we got married so close to the end of my J1 that it will be a red flag for them (I have been here since August 2012, we met January 2016, engaged July 2016, married April 2017, J1 finished July 2017). I'm trying to be hopeful as we applied in July, I got my EAD at the beginning of October, and notice of the interview October 16th, interview is November 16th so it's been pretty quick!!!

Edited November 14, 2017 by Jahcharlotte

[cosmonauts 125]

12 hours ago, Jahcharlotte said:

I have my interview on Thursday!!!! I'm so nervous! My husband just keeps telling me that everything will be fine. I just wanted to thank everyone who posted about their interview experience. I will be spending the next couple of days making sure that I have photos etc ready. I'm still worried about what they are going to ask though. I'm worried that we got married so close to the end of my J1 that it will be a red flag for them (I have been here since August 2012, we met January 2016, engaged July 2016, married April 2017, J1 finished July 2017). I'm trying to be hopeful as we applied in July, I got my EAD at the beginning of October, and notice of the interview October 16th, interview is November 16th so it's been pretty quick!!!

I think you'll be fine. We got married in Feb 2017 and my J1 ended in May 2017 and we filed that same month, although we had been dating since 2014.

Our case move pretty quickly too, just answer everything honestly, no reason to get nervous!

Good luck!

[Jahcharlotte 0]

On 11/14/2017 at 12:00 PM, tamaara said:

I think you'll be fine. We got married in Feb 2017 and my J1 ended in May 2017 and we filed that same month, although we had been dating since 2014.

Our case move pretty quickly too, just answer everything honestly, no reason to get nervous!

Good luck!

I got approved!

[HnZ 5]

I am AOS from F1(student) filed in July still haven't got my EAD, pending for more than 120 days.

[HnZ 5]

10 minutes ago, HnZ said:

I am AOS from F1(student) filed in July still haven't got my EAD, pending for more than 120 days.

Here is my timeline:

Filed: I130, I131, I765, I485

 

i797 Receipt 7/12/2017

Bio appointment 8/8/2017

I485 change to waiting for interview 8/12

I765 no update pass 90 days, raised 1st SR 10/13

Email responded EAD case still under review 11/3

Called customer service Raised 2nd SR for EAD 11/15  (I765 pending 127 days)

 

I am getting really anxious now, i saw lots of people filed at the same time already got their EAD in October. I don't know what's going on. Can someone share some insights? 

 

 

 

[Jahcharlotte 0]

On 11/16/2017 at 3:58 PM, HnZ said:

Here is my timeline:

Filed: I130, I131, I765, I485

 

i797 Receipt 7/12/2017

Bio appointment 8/8/2017

I485 change to waiting for interview 8/12

I765 no update pass 90 days, raised 1st SR 10/13

Email responded EAD case still under review 11/3

Called customer service Raised 2nd SR for EAD 11/15  (I765 pending 127 days)

 

I am getting really anxious now, i saw lots of people filed at the same time already got their EAD in October. I don't know what's going on. Can someone share some insights? 

 

 

 

It could also have something to do with the area that you are applying. Some areas are a lot busier than others and so it takes longer. Everyone's timelines are different. Good luck

[HnZ 5]

Just received my EAD card today after 139 days

[lmenko 12]

Does anyone else in here have citizenship from a country impacted by the travel ban?

 

I suspect that the reason our case has not been transferred from the NBC to our local office yet is most likely due to that. At the past couple of infopass appointments, we were told it looks okay, but I'm not sure why it wouldn't have at least made its way to the local office yet, since our field office is processing i-485 cases as of January 10, 2017.

 

I also haven't received responses on the past two SRs (one filed in August, and one in November). They both recently got assigned to an officer for processing, but I have a feeling our case may be on hold indefinitely? Does anyone have any info or insight on this? 

 

We have another infopass appt coming up, so we're hoping to get some clarification. But my husband is planning on traveling back to Iran over the holidays with the AP document, but now we don't know what's going to happen.

[izavox 147]

On 29/10/2017 at 2:19 PM, SnowFox505 said:

I have a question for all J1 filers who *weren't* held to the 2 year home rule. 

Submitting an application with my husband, who is on a J1 with no home rule, and it says so on his visa. I'm assuming that the fact that is says this on his visa is the "proof" that he isn't eligible for this correct?   Just want to make sure we aren't missing something.  We have his DS2019 to submit as well, but he had lost his original DS2019 earlier this year and had to get it replaced, so the copy doesn't have the box checked for whether the 2 year rule applies or doesn't apply.   But I'm hoping that because it says it on his Visa that should be good enough?
Thanks for your help!!

It should be fine  I'm the same case as your husband, i have the 2 year rule doesnt apply on the visa and on the original DS but when i extended the contract for another year, another DS was issued for me without the box being ticketed out and I called the agency and they said that that doesnt interfere with the 2 year rule thing  

[Apfel 46]

17 hours ago, lmenko said:

Does anyone else in here have citizenship from a country impacted by the travel ban?

 

I suspect that the reason our case has not been transferred from the NBC to our local office yet is most likely due to that. At the past couple of infopass appointments, we were told it looks okay, but I'm not sure why it wouldn't have at least made its way to the local office yet, since our field office is processing i-485 cases as of January 10, 2017.

 

I also haven't received responses on the past two SRs (one filed in August, and one in November). They both recently got assigned to an officer for processing, but I have a feeling our case may be on hold indefinitely? Does anyone have any info or insight on this? 

 

We have another infopass appt coming up, so we're hoping to get some clarification. But my husband is planning on traveling back to Iran over the holidays with the AP document, but now we don't know what's going to happen.

I’m in the same boat. Check out my post history if you want more details - no interview yet, but will be traveling soon on AP. Not too worried because the order has waivers specifically stated for AP, those who have been working and living in the IS, etc

[AriK2000 20]

Hi everyone,

 

I'm also a F-1 student in AOS. PD is August 23rd 2017.

 

When I filed for AOS, I did not apply for EAD because as a student, I am employed by my school, which is allowed by F-1 visa rules. And I do not expect to graduate any time soon (and I'm eligible for OPT STEM extension).

 

However, I'm getting nervous because I recently read that filing for AOS makes the F-1 status invalid. Therefore I need to have EAD asap. I think I will file for EAD immediately. But USCIS never sent me the NOA1 for i-485 and I am now waiting for a service request asking for the notice to be sent again. What can I use as evidence of i-485 filing in this case do you think? Thank you!

[lmenko 12]

11 minutes ago, AriK2000 said:

Hi everyone,

 

I'm also a F-1 student in AOS. PD is August 23rd 2017.

 

When I filed for AOS, I did not apply for EAD because as a student, I am employed by my school, which is allowed by F-1 visa rules. And I do not expect to graduate any time soon (and I'm eligible for OPT STEM extension).

 

However, I'm getting nervous because I recently read that filing for AOS makes the F-1 status invalid. Therefore I need to have EAD asap. I think I will file for EAD immediately. But USCIS never sent me the NOA1 for i-485 and I am now waiting for a service request asking for the notice to be sent again. What can I use as evidence of i-485 filing in this case do you think? Thank you!

Filing for AOS should not affect your student status. But, I do recommend having your EAD in case your F1 status ends before your AOS is processed. The EAD could take up to six months, so you should file for it now. It is free if you file with i485 and i131. But I wouldn't worry about your F1 student visa, it shouldn't be a problem.

[cosmonauts 125]

5 hours ago, AriK2000 said:

Hi everyone,

 

I'm also a F-1 student in AOS. PD is August 23rd 2017.

 

When I filed for AOS, I did not apply for EAD because as a student, I am employed by my school, which is allowed by F-1 visa rules. And I do not expect to graduate any time soon (and I'm eligible for OPT STEM extension).

 

However, I'm getting nervous because I recently read that filing for AOS makes the F-1 status invalid. Therefore I need to have EAD asap. I think I will file for EAD immediately. But USCIS never sent me the NOA1 for i-485 and I am now waiting for a service request asking for the notice to be sent again. What can I use as evidence of i-485 filing in this case do you think? Thank you!

I agree with what Imenko said. Filing should not affect your F-1 status, HOWEVER, if it's anything like J visas, you will lose it once your I-485 is approved.

I don't think you should be worried. If your end date is far in the future you are likely to get your green card first if not, you can just get the extension.

[AriK2000 20]

Thanks both of you for such speedy responses!

 

I am going to try to send in my EAD application now... 

 

 

Edited December 8, 2017 by AriK2000