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Hey I am sending my forms tom! i was just wondering all of you have laywers? 

I filled out all my forms by myself with my husband help. SHOULD I look for a laywe?

AOS 

CIS Office :        Chicago IL

 

B2 VISA 

Got marry 05/12/2017 

Date Filed:         08-08-2017

Date received:   08-10-2017

NOA Date :        08-17-2017

NOA biometrics:  09-01-2017

Biometrics:        09-15-2017 

RFIE for I-485:  09-07-2017

RFIE  response received:  10-24-2017

RFE I-485: AGAIN! 03-26-2018

RFE respond received: 04-13-2018

Combo card:  card produced e-notification 04-18-2018  (advance parole, employment authorization) 

Combo card:  case approved e-notification  04-19-2018  

Combo card:  NOA case approved letter by mail 04-23-2018

Combo card: Card mailed: e-notification (finally)!! 04-23-2018 (priority mail)

Combo card received: AFTER 256 DAYS!!!! CARD IN HANDS  04-26-2018 happy!

I-485 GC case update: Case ready to be scheduled for an interview 04-24-2018

Interview notice: 07/21/2018

Interview date: 08/21/2018 Approved same day. Text and case status update " approved" same afternoon.

GC been produced: 08/22/2018

GC mailed: 08/25/2018 received: 08/28/2018

ROC

I-797 notice for open window: 04/22/2020

Window opened 05/21/2020

Send package : May 26th

Package received: May 29th - Text confirmation  and case number assigned June 4th

Check cashed: June 5th

June 28th and NOA ...

June 29th: called and summited a NON delivery request (never assigned)

July 10th: Received NOA extension letter

Waiting....

Since July 10th case did not change. 

March 17th 2021: New card is being produced

 

 

 

 

 

   
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Posted

We did it without a lawyer, but without this website we couldn't have done it.

It also depends on your situation, it's a pretty much straight forward process if you don't have any complicating issues.

 

You can find a lot of info here that might be useful to you.

Also did you apply for the EAD and AP?

And to be notified by USCIS about updates I would recommend to use the G-1145 form.

 

Good luck

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted (edited)

The way I look at it is this---the lawyer will charge you for filling out the forms.   A lot.

 

They can't speak in any interview you might be called for, they can only sit silently and listen.

They can't procure documentation you need that is required to send in with your AOS application, you have to do that.

They won't offer to photocopy stuff you are sending in for your own records, you have to do that.

 

So really what are you paying them the big bucks for?

 

If you can read and write and understand English reasonably well to fill out the forms and answer the questions....and have no harsh criminal record in your background....well, in my opinion, you're paying far enough in filing fees...why pay more for a lawyer who really won't be doing anything you couldn't do yourself?

Edited by Going through

Applied for Naturalization based on 5-year Residency - 96 Days To Complete Citizenship!

July 14, 2017 (Day 00) -  Submitted N400 Application, filed online

July 21, 2017 (Day 07) -  NOA Receipt received in the mail

July 22, 2017 (Day 08) - Biometrics appointment scheduled online, letter mailed out

July 25, 2017 (Day 11) - Biometrics PDF posted online

July 28, 2017 (Day 14) - Biometrics letter received in the mail, appointment for 08/08/17

Aug 08, 2017 (Day 24) - Biometrics (fingerprinting) completed

Aug 14, 2017 (Day 30) - Online EGOV status shows "Interview Scheduled, will mail appointment letter"

Aug 16, 2017 (Day 32) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed you..."

Aug 17, 2017 (Day 33) - Interview Appointment Letter PDF posted online---GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE!!!

Aug 21, 2017 (Day 37) - Interview Appointment Letter received in the mail, appointment for 09/27/17

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Naturalization Interview--- read my experience here

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Oath Ceremony Notice mailed"

Sep. 28, 2017 (Day 75) - Oath Ceremony Letter PDF posted online--Ceremony for 10/19/17

Oct. 02, 2017 (Day 79) -  Oath Ceremony Letter received in the mail

Oct. 19, 2017 (Day 96) -  Oath Ceremony-- read my experience here

 

 

 

Posted

Thank you so much! Those are all the things I was looking at to when i just decided   to do it myself

 

 

 

AOS 

CIS Office :        Chicago IL

 

B2 VISA 

Got marry 05/12/2017 

Date Filed:         08-08-2017

Date received:   08-10-2017

NOA Date :        08-17-2017

NOA biometrics:  09-01-2017

Biometrics:        09-15-2017 

RFIE for I-485:  09-07-2017

RFIE  response received:  10-24-2017

RFE I-485: AGAIN! 03-26-2018

RFE respond received: 04-13-2018

Combo card:  card produced e-notification 04-18-2018  (advance parole, employment authorization) 

Combo card:  case approved e-notification  04-19-2018  

Combo card:  NOA case approved letter by mail 04-23-2018

Combo card: Card mailed: e-notification (finally)!! 04-23-2018 (priority mail)

Combo card received: AFTER 256 DAYS!!!! CARD IN HANDS  04-26-2018 happy!

I-485 GC case update: Case ready to be scheduled for an interview 04-24-2018

Interview notice: 07/21/2018

Interview date: 08/21/2018 Approved same day. Text and case status update " approved" same afternoon.

GC been produced: 08/22/2018

GC mailed: 08/25/2018 received: 08/28/2018

ROC

I-797 notice for open window: 04/22/2020

Window opened 05/21/2020

Send package : May 26th

Package received: May 29th - Text confirmation  and case number assigned June 4th

Check cashed: June 5th

June 28th and NOA ...

June 29th: called and summited a NON delivery request (never assigned)

July 10th: Received NOA extension letter

Waiting....

Since July 10th case did not change. 

March 17th 2021: New card is being produced

 

 

 

 

 

   
Posted
17 hours ago, Dutchie2016 said:

We did it without a lawyer, but without this website we couldn't have done it.

It also depends on your situation, it's a pretty much straight forward process if you don't have any complicating issues.

 

You can find a lot of info here that might be useful to you.

Also did you apply for the EAD and AP?

And to be notified by USCIS about updates I would recommend to use the G-1145 form.

 

Good luck

I am applying doe EAD but not for AP I am just reading about it and Im thinking about doing it! did you?  

AOS 

CIS Office :        Chicago IL

 

B2 VISA 

Got marry 05/12/2017 

Date Filed:         08-08-2017

Date received:   08-10-2017

NOA Date :        08-17-2017

NOA biometrics:  09-01-2017

Biometrics:        09-15-2017 

RFIE for I-485:  09-07-2017

RFIE  response received:  10-24-2017

RFE I-485: AGAIN! 03-26-2018

RFE respond received: 04-13-2018

Combo card:  card produced e-notification 04-18-2018  (advance parole, employment authorization) 

Combo card:  case approved e-notification  04-19-2018  

Combo card:  NOA case approved letter by mail 04-23-2018

Combo card: Card mailed: e-notification (finally)!! 04-23-2018 (priority mail)

Combo card received: AFTER 256 DAYS!!!! CARD IN HANDS  04-26-2018 happy!

I-485 GC case update: Case ready to be scheduled for an interview 04-24-2018

Interview notice: 07/21/2018

Interview date: 08/21/2018 Approved same day. Text and case status update " approved" same afternoon.

GC been produced: 08/22/2018

GC mailed: 08/25/2018 received: 08/28/2018

ROC

I-797 notice for open window: 04/22/2020

Window opened 05/21/2020

Send package : May 26th

Package received: May 29th - Text confirmation  and case number assigned June 4th

Check cashed: June 5th

June 28th and NOA ...

June 29th: called and summited a NON delivery request (never assigned)

July 10th: Received NOA extension letter

Waiting....

Since July 10th case did not change. 

March 17th 2021: New card is being produced

 

 

 

 

 

   
Filed: F-1 Visa Country:
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Posted (edited)
30 minutes ago, virginia1993 said:

I am applying doe EAD but not for AP I am just reading about it and Im thinking about doing it! did you?  

I would recommend to apply for the AP as well. It's free of charge when you file it with the I-485.

You never know whether you have to travel abroad during the AOS

 

I did apply for the AP, funny thing is that I received mine a week before the interview. But this was due to my own mistake, I accidentally used the old form. That's another thing you have to pay attention too, make sure you use the new updated forms.

Edited by Dutchie2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted
1 hour ago, Dutchie2016 said:

I would recommend to apply for the AP as well. It's free of charge when you file it with the I-485.

You never know whether you have to travel abroad during the AOS

 

I did apply for the AP, funny thing is that I received mine a week before the interview. But this was due to my own mistake, I accidentally used the old form. That's another thing you have to pay attention too, make sure you use the new updated forms.

 

1 hour ago, Dutchie2016 said:

I would recommend to apply for the AP as well. It's free of charge when you file it with the I-485.

You never know whether you have to travel abroad during the AOS

 

I did apply for the AP, funny thing is that I received mine a week before the interview. But this was due to my own mistake, I accidentally used the old form. That's another thing you have to pay attention too, make sure you use the new updated forms.

im actually sending the all form, because when i started filling it i had the old one i was only waiting on the $$$ so i had fill out the old one i read they will still take that one till 08/25/2017 should i still send it im sending it mon 

AOS 

CIS Office :        Chicago IL

 

B2 VISA 

Got marry 05/12/2017 

Date Filed:         08-08-2017

Date received:   08-10-2017

NOA Date :        08-17-2017

NOA biometrics:  09-01-2017

Biometrics:        09-15-2017 

RFIE for I-485:  09-07-2017

RFIE  response received:  10-24-2017

RFE I-485: AGAIN! 03-26-2018

RFE respond received: 04-13-2018

Combo card:  card produced e-notification 04-18-2018  (advance parole, employment authorization) 

Combo card:  case approved e-notification  04-19-2018  

Combo card:  NOA case approved letter by mail 04-23-2018

Combo card: Card mailed: e-notification (finally)!! 04-23-2018 (priority mail)

Combo card received: AFTER 256 DAYS!!!! CARD IN HANDS  04-26-2018 happy!

I-485 GC case update: Case ready to be scheduled for an interview 04-24-2018

Interview notice: 07/21/2018

Interview date: 08/21/2018 Approved same day. Text and case status update " approved" same afternoon.

GC been produced: 08/22/2018

GC mailed: 08/25/2018 received: 08/28/2018

ROC

I-797 notice for open window: 04/22/2020

Window opened 05/21/2020

Send package : May 26th

Package received: May 29th - Text confirmation  and case number assigned June 4th

Check cashed: June 5th

June 28th and NOA ...

June 29th: called and summited a NON delivery request (never assigned)

July 10th: Received NOA extension letter

Waiting....

Since July 10th case did not change. 

March 17th 2021: New card is being produced

 

 

 

 

 

   
Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Australia
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Posted (edited)
On ‎7‎/‎22‎/‎2017 at 2:21 PM, virginia1993 said:

 

im actually sending the all form, because when i started filling it i had the old one i was only waiting on the $$$ so i had fill out the old one i read they will still take that one till 08/25/2017 should i still send it im sending it mon 

We just filed July 13th (NOA1 dates July 17th) for AOS. We used the new forms even though we had originally filled out the old forms before the new form was introduced.

 

We read that depending on the reviewer, some might start denying the old forms earlier than the expiration date. I guess this has happened recently with another form update. It might be okay but we decided to play it safe and file the new form instead :) The July 2017 AOS forum has discussed this some.

 

We are also not using a Lawyer. We did the K1 visa process without one and it went smoothly. We also didn't have a complicated case. This forum is super helpful.

Edited by AshMarty

01/31/17.... K1 Visa Approved

02/03/17.... K1 Visa Received in Hand

06/05/17....Arrived in the USA (LAX)

06/24/17....Married on Cape Cod <3

 

07/10/17....Sent AOS package (I-485, I-131, I-765)

07/17/17.... AOS notice date for NOA1 (I-485, I-131, I-765)

07/21/17.... Received mailed hardcopies of NOA1s

07/29/17.... Biometrics Notice received in mail 

08/01/17.... Biometrics Appointment AOS - complete (walked in)

08/07/17.... Biometrics Appointment EAD - complete (walked in)

10/23/17.... EAD/AP card delivered to house YAY!

 
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