July 2017 AOS Fillers

[Doug&Rhea 10]

Hi! I'm joining this thread since we plan to submit my AOS soon. 

[liefde_overzee 36]

On 7/8/2017 at 2:58 PM, PedroDaGr8 said:

We received our batch of three emails (and similar sms) last night at 9.30 pm saying they had received our packet and are transferring it to the National Benefits Center. Gave us our receipt number and said we should expect the physical copy of the I-797 in the mail in 7-10 days.

Exciting! I know every step is usually a slow process, but I get excited when I get any communication from them! 

 

We mailed our our packet on July 3rd. It was supposed to be 2 day delievery....didn't happen. Just checked tracking, it has finally arrived at the post office. Now, just to wait for USCIS to pick it up! Hoping we get our notifications soon! 

[AshMarty 360]

We are officially July AOS filers. We sent our packet in this morning. It will arrive to Chicago Wednesday. Fingers crossed for a speedy approval

[AshMarty 360]

9 hours ago, Nina241 said:

For those that filed the new version of form i 485 what did you put for question number 2 in part 2?

 

8 hours ago, Adam&Allison said:

I answered no to this. However looking into it, I'm not so sure anymore. Subsection (i) of the INA covers a few things, and the wording is a little tough to make heads of tails of. Maybe someone with better knowledge than I will come along soon. 

We also answered no. I looked up this subsection and it appeared to apply to people that entered without inspection or were present in the country when the LIFE act was passed. I wasnt completely sure but it didnt seem to fit our application.  

 

Edited July 11, 2017 by AshMarty

[rj1990 13]

We filed July 1st, package received July 3rd. Still waiting for NOA1, fingers crossed it's soon! 

[Nina241 29]

thank you all so much for responding! I have another question for the new version of the I 485 form. Part 2 question 3 and 4 do I put anything there, if yes what receipt number is it and the date? Thank you in advance!

[AshMarty 360]

17 minutes ago, Nina241 said:

thank you all so much for responding! I have another question for the new version of the I 485 form. Part 2 question 3 and 4 do I put anything there, if yes what receipt number is it and the date? Thank you in advance!

I am not 100% sure I was correct but I put our receipt number for our I-797 NOA2 from the approval of the I-129 form (We are doing the K1 AOS transition). I read that K1 doesn't have a priority date so it can be left blank.

Edited July 11, 2017 by AshMarty

[Adam&Allison 128]

Just now, AshMarty said:

I am not 100% sure I was correct but I put our receipt number for our I-797 NOA from the approval of the I-127 form (We are doing the K1 AOS transition). I read that K1 doesn't have a priority date.

 

I think you mean the I-129F?

 

I put the receipt number for the I-129F also, and the date it was approved as the NOA2 doesn't have a priority date. 

[AshMarty 360]

Just now, Adam&Allison said:

 

I think you mean the I-129F?

 

I put the receipt number for the I-129F also, and the date it was approved as the NOA2 doesn't have a priority date. 

Haha.  Yes I-129F was what I meant. It is edited now, Thanks!

[borodine01 94]

Hello everyone, we plan on sending ours by the end of next week hopefully but I have a couple of questions. Do we need another police clearance? they took his at the embassy and the took the packet the embassy sent when he got here. I need to make sure cause it takes about a month or more to get another one. What all do we need to send with the packet?

[PedroDaGr8 245]

2 hours ago, borodine01 said:

Hello everyone, we plan on sending ours by the end of next week hopefully but I have a couple of questions. Do we need another police clearance? they took his at the embassy and the took the packet the embassy sent when he got here. I need to make sure cause it takes about a month or more to get another one. What all do we need to send with the packet?

No, they will have those documents already in the case file (the A# links them all).  You need:

 

1. I-485 - Adjustment of Status Application
2. Evidence requested with I-485
   a.       Copy of Passport Biographic Page
   b.       Copy of I-797 “NOA2” from K1 Visa Application
   c.       Copy of Electronic I-94 Electronic Page
   d.      Copy of K1 Visa and Entry stamp from passport
   e.      Copy of Immigrants birth certificate (with English Translation, if applicable)
   f.       Copy of Marriage Certificate
   g.      If applicable, copy of Divorce Certificate(s) for previous marriage(s) of either the Immigrant or the US Citizen
3. I-864 - Affidavit of Support
4. Evidence requested with I-864

   a.       2016 Tax Transcript for US Citizen

   b.      2015 Tax Transcript for US Citizen

   c.       2014 Tax Transcript for US Citizen

   d.      Five most recent pay stubs for US Citizen

   e.      Letter from employer indicating salary and employment details for US Citizen
   f.       W-2 of US Citizen, if available

5. I-131 - Application for Advanced Parole (including supplement if you plan more than one trip).
6. I-765 - Application for Employment Authorization Document
7. Your fee including the biometrics fee.
8. 6 Pictures (2 for I485 and 2 each for I131 and I765).

 

I think this is everything, please chime in if anyone can think of anything else. Also, note this is for the most common and likely scenario. It will be different if you have additional sponsors for the I-864 or your country doesn't have birth certificates, etc.

 

Edited July 11, 2017 by PedroDaGr8

[AshMarty 360]

After seeing people put three sets of two passport photos (one set for I485 and one set for I765 and one for I131) we only set one set of passport photos with our packets. Do you think there is a way to send in additional passport photos or should we just wait for the request. I'm kicking myself right now. 

Edited July 11, 2017 by AshMarty

[PedroDaGr8 245]

21 minutes ago, AshMarty said:

After seeing people put three sets of two passport photos (one set for I485 and one set for I765 and one for I131) we only set one set of passport photos with our packets. Do you think there is a way to send in additional passport photos or should we just wait for the request. I'm kicking myself right now. 

If it makes you feel any better, so did we. I read a lot online about it and there are many people who sent only 2 and things went just fine, but there are others who got an RFE for additional photos. All you can do is wait and see if you get an RFE.

[AshMarty 360]

24 minutes ago, PedroDaGr8 said:

If it makes you feel any better, so did we. I read a lot online about it and there are many people who sent only 2 and things went just fine, but there are others who got an RFE for additional photos. All you can do is wait and see if you get an RFE.

Thanks! That makes me feel better.

[rj1990 13]

Woo! I got my 3 text messages tonight - such a relief! For reference we filed on July 1st, package was delivered July 3rd, got texts July 11th.