October 2017 AOS filers (merged)

[EvieMN 105]

1 minute ago, SamSam85 said:

is there a non-k1 forum?

Yes.

Go to the top of the page and you'll see this.

 

Home>US  Visa Holder and Permanent Resident Immigration Discussion>Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1and K3 Family Based Visa

 

You want to go back to the less specific forums, so click on "Home" or "US Visa Holder etc" so you can find the one that suits your situation better.

[Glam52007 6]

2 minutes ago, EvieMN said:

Yes.

Go to the top of the page and you'll see this.

 

Home>US  Visa Holder and Permanent Resident Immigration Discussion>Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1and K3 Family Based Visa

 

You want to go back to the less specific forums, so click on "Home" or "US Visa Holder etc" so you can find the one that suits your situation better.

thanks for the information.

[F2AOct 9]

All F2A people- I created another forum thread ---

 

I guess I will posting my stuff there. 

 

But just a little update on my call-- Just talked to a level 1 officer and I asked her to transfer me to a level 2 officer, she said at this time the call volumes are very high I can open up a call back request...I said sure but I asked her what time of the day the volumes are less...and she said mornings. so im going to be calling back in the morning. I did not open up a call back request (because I know they will never call). 

 

Edited January 11, 2018 by F2AOct

[Queen30 162]

Lil Update : 

Oct K1 2017 Filer 

NOA-10/20/17 

Biometrics - 11/17/17 

Called USCIS Customer Service Today , Was Place on a 4hr Wait Time To Speak To a Tier 2 Officer. He Called Back Exactly In 4hrs, Stated My EAD/AP is Pending . 

[doggieandsam 765]

1 hour ago, F2AOct said:

All F2A people- I created another forum thread ---

 

I guess I will posting my stuff there. 

 

But just a little update on my call-- Just talked to a level 1 officer and I asked her to transfer me to a level 2 officer, she said at this time the call volumes are very high I can open up a call back request...I said sure but I asked her what time of the day the volumes are less...and she said mornings. so im going to be calling back in the morning. I did not open up a call back request (because I know they will never call). 

 

Call first thing in the morning, like as soon as they open. When we call them, we usually call then at 8am EST sharp and there are no wait times then (or if any it will be very short).

[F2AOct 9]

Just now, iamdegie said:

Call first thing in the morning, like as soon as they open. When we call them, we usually call then at 8am EST sharp and there are no wait times then (or if any it will be very short).

yep will do for sure. thanks  

[Eat_Pray_Love 16]

3 hours ago, SamSam85 said:

is there a non-k1 forum?

I don't think your or opus visa type will make a huge difference in processing time. I was on other visa too but I only follow this K1 thread as there are much more people applying from this category so u can see what's going on.

[Madmax 8]

New update 😊

Situation :

1.Previous F1 Visa  To marriage 

2.have existing SSN due to work permit after school 

3. Have existing Drivers License 

4. California 

5. Did not use Atty to file papers 

6. Cheque payment 

7. Use FedEx with signature required

8. Filed AP, AED, 131, I-485

9. California fillers

 

*10/29/2017 : Mailed packet

*10/31/2017: packet received

*11/07:2017:NOA at 9pm via  text  “Case was received” 

*11/08/ 2017: money cashed out

*11:09/2017: receipt available online

*11/13/2017: 3 receipt received 

*11/14/2017: 1 receipt arrived 

*11/18/2017: biometric schedule received 

*11/30/2017: biometric done  

*1/5/2018: USCIS website case update 

1/10/2018: AED &AP card received 

 

hope others will log in the  timeline difference so others can see the progress

[Mica711 24]

Hey guys I received my EAD/AP combo card today so I’m gonna book a visit home soon. Has anyone travelled on it yet? What kind of information could make them deny you entry (since they’re saying in the info part that it doesn’t guarantee reentry)? 

 

Already went to the Social Security office to apply for a SSN. wait time was ridiculous but once it was my turn they needed passport, birth certificate (no translation needed) and EAD card. They card should be mailed within 2 weeks but most people get it 3-5 days. 

 

I saw some people having problems with the whole maiden name/new married name issue. I applied with my maiden name to avoid this problem but I want to change my last name too... when’s the best time? After greencard is issued? 

[doggieandsam 765]

9 minutes ago, Mica711 said:

I saw some people having problems with the whole maiden name/new married name issue. I applied with my maiden name to avoid this problem but I want to change my last name too... when’s the best time? After greencard is issued? 

the best time was during AOS, by filling in your AOS/EAD/AP forms in your married name. since you applied with your maiden name, then im afraid that name change ship has sailed for you for now. your next *free* chance to do a name change will be when you file for naturalization. maybe there is possibility to change between gc receipt and naturalization, but i do not know how and if there is, it will not be free for sure.

[cd37 229]

Hi Guys,

Our journey ends here and we are approved. We had our AOS interview and it was pretty straight forward. IO just asked questions from I 485 and then asked if we have more pictures. We handed him pictures from our trips and then he said he will approve our case and we will receive GC in about 3-4 weeks. Then he explained how to remove conditions after 1 yr and 9 months. Then he walked us out.

 

we were so worried and over prepared but IO didnt ask much.

 

Good luck to everyone.

[Queen30 162]

40 minutes ago, cd37 said:

Hi Guys,

Our journey ends here and we are approved. We had our AOS interview and it was pretty straight forward. IO just asked questions from I 485 and then asked if we have more pictures. We handed him pictures from our trips and then he said he will approve our case and we will receive GC in about 3-4 weeks. Then he explained how to remove conditions after 1 yr and 9 months. Then he walked us out.

 

we were so worried and over prepared but IO didnt ask much.

 

Good luck to everyone.

Congrats 🎉🎉

[LittleLeaf 38]

 After 3.5 months of nothing, my AoS number (but not EADorAP ones- still invalid) actually register in the tracker. Even if it doesn't update it, at least it doesn't say it's invalid lol. Baby steps. Ready for interview to be scheduled. Now to wait for the mystery EAD.

[HisForeverWife 43]

3 minutes ago, LittleLeaf said:

 After 3.5 months of nothing, my AoS number (but not EADorAP ones- still invalid) actually register in the tracker. Even if it doesn't update it, at least it doesn't say it's invalid lol. Baby steps. Ready for interview to be scheduled. Now to wait for the mystery EAD.

3.5 months, still getting invalid error for all receipts 

[LittleLeaf 38]

1 minute ago, HisForeverWife said:

3.5 months, still getting invalid error for all receipts 

I'll be going through Hartford too, so hopefully your case is in a similar status despite the system being shite. And at least you won't be worrying about the work permit. Crossing fingers for all.