January 2018 AOS Filers

[T_P 872]

5 minutes ago, Jjjb said:

I'm happy for everybody getting interviews, but I'll confess it is a little bittersweet for me lol 

 

I haven't got an update since Jan 12th according USCIS website and Jan 18th according to DHS. The update was, your case was received. 

 

Should I call and talk to a tier 2 or be more patient. I'm in the MSC, Memphis area if that matters. 

 

I have an OPT that will expire in July, I don't want to lose my job. 

To be quite honest with you and not knowing when you applied. I have been following VJ since August last year and the most weird cases have happaned here. The thing is, fair or not, you may not receive an answer you want from USCIS "You case is still under the normal processing times".

 

Sad but true. Go ahead and give it a try, call USCIS and try to call to a level 2 support and inquiry about your case but dont forget to keep track of other groups here as well. (If possible update your timeline so we can help you better).  

 

 

 

[lez 32]

35 minutes ago, jaybeltisroy said:

 

 

So far health insurance from his work, life insurance and we filed tax together. Although, he added my name as an authorized user on his checking account same as the phone line. Would that be enough proof?

Yes, that is good enough!

[Arb123 39]

Hi guys!

 

I have a question and i hope somebody knows how to answer. We have got the interview scheduled in two weeks from tomorrow. I am trying to gather all the documents and for poof of relationship we have a joint bank account, car insurance, and 401k together as beneficiary. is this good enough?

We live with the in laws ( free of charge lol ) for the moment being hence we dont have a lease with our names or no utility bills since they are the ones who pay it, and its in their names. 

How can we document the living situation? like can in laws write a letter to say we live with them would that be acceptable? 

Thanks!

[T_P 872]

2 minutes ago, Laura123 said:

Hi guys!

 

I have a question and i hope somebody knows how to answer. We have got the interview scheduled in two weeks from tomorrow. I am trying to gather all the documents and for poof of relationship we have a joint bank account, car insurance, and 401k together as beneficiary. is this good enough?

We live with the in laws ( free of charge lol ) for the moment being hence we dont have a lease with our names or no utility bills since they are the ones who pay it, and its in their names. 

How can we document the living situation? like can in laws write a letter to say we live with them would that be acceptable? 

Thanks!

@Laura123 Read this post I answered this morning, same question. Go to my signature and read my interview review, that will give you a good idea of what to take. Good luck

 

 

[lez 32]

5 minutes ago, Laura123 said:

Hi guys!

 

I have a question and i hope somebody knows how to answer. We have got the interview scheduled in two weeks from tomorrow. I am trying to gather all the documents and for poof of relationship we have a joint bank account, car insurance, and 401k together as beneficiary. is this good enough?

We live with the in laws ( free of charge lol ) for the moment being hence we dont have a lease with our names or no utility bills since they are the ones who pay it, and its in their names. 

How can we document the living situation? like can in laws write a letter to say we live with them would that be acceptable? 

Thanks!

Your documents should be good enough. We didn't present a copy of the lease because my name isn't listed on there, and we got approved. We just showed joint bank acct statements, car insurance, photos (which the IO did not bother to look at), marriage certificate, report of marriage (philippines), and the joint income tax return.

Edited April 9, 2018 by lezahennaid

[Nouchigang 200]

3 minutes ago, Laura123 said:

Hi guys!

 

I have a question and i hope somebody knows how to answer. We have got the interview scheduled in two weeks from tomorrow. I am trying to gather all the documents and for poof of relationship we have a joint bank account, car insurance, and 401k together as beneficiary. is this good enough?

We live with the in laws ( free of charge lol ) for the moment being hence we dont have a lease with our names or no utility bills since they are the ones who pay it, and its in their names. 

How can we document the living situation? like can in laws write a letter to say we live with them would that be acceptable? 

Thanks!

Hello,

 

I read a similar post where the couple was living with inlaws and it didnt cause any issue (who doesnt like savings lol), what you have is already good, if you have a cell phone family plan with both names it is good to add, also pictures. But what you have looks good already.

[JahRyl 87]

Hi guys!

Have you tried the call back option of USCIS?

I did call this morning to report about my “user defined error” and was asked to wait for IO for a call back. 

[peruvianflake 7]

@JjjbI'm in the exact same situation as you! My OPT end June 4th 2018 and I have not received an update since January 22nd when they received my case. I'm happy for everyone getting their updates but getting kind of nervous at the same time since I have not heard back yet. I guess we just have to wait and be positive.

Edited April 9, 2018 by peruvianflake

[Arb123 39]

57 minutes ago, lezahennaid said:

Your documents should be good enough. We didn't present a copy of the lease because my name isn't listed on there, and we got approved. We just showed joint bank acct statements, car insurance, photos (which the IO did not bother to look at), marriage certificate, report of marriage (philippines), and the joint income tax return.

Awesome thank you so much!! 

[Lindsayacbeck 14]

43 minutes ago, peruvianflake said:

@JjjbI'm in the exact same situation as you! My OPT end June 4th 2018 and I have not received an update since January 22nd when they received my case. I'm happy for everyone getting their updates but getting kind of nervous at the same time since I have not heard back yet. I guess we just have to wait and be positive.

Feeling the same too. I'm on a TN visa that expires on June 13. I am getting nervous. I plan to try to expedite if I don't hear anything by my 90-day mark (Jan 19 was my received date).

[Jjjb 13]

24 minutes ago, Lindsayacbeck said:

Feeling the same too. I'm on a TN visa that expires on June 13. I am getting nervous. I plan to try to expedite if I don't hear anything by my 90-day mark (Jan 19 was my received date).

My permission to work expires July 7th. I'll expedite if I don't hear anything before May 7th. I'm afraid because my job can survive very well without me. I heard that it needs to be a loss for the company as well right? They would never fire me, but I can be replaced, if need to be. 

[Lindsayacbeck 14]

38 minutes ago, Jjjb said:

My permission to work expires July 7th. I'll expedite if I don't hear anything before May 7th. I'm afraid because my job can survive very well without me. I heard that it needs to be a loss for the company as well right? They would never fire me, but I can be replaced, if need to be. 

Yes, I was told that my company has to show that losing me will cause financial loss. However, in my case, that will be easy to show. They would have some big issues if I was unable to work because no one on my team is trained to do what I do. Yes, I can be replaced too (anyone can), but the cost of hiring someone new and training them can be substantial, especially because I do specialized work. I guess, if your company could write a letter emphasizing the cost of doing a search, hiring, and then training someone else, that might help you.

[peruvianflake 7]

2 hours ago, Jjjb said:

My permission to work expires July 7th. I'll expedite if I don't hear anything before May 7th. I'm afraid because my job can survive very well without me. I heard that it needs to be a loss for the company as well right? They would never fire me, but I can be replaced, if need to be. 

If it's a financial loss for you then that is sufficient to expedite the EAD(according to my lawyer). You can present your case saying that you need your salary to live, pay for bills etc. That is what I plan to do if it comes to it. I am also going to request an Emergency AP if mine doesn't come within 2 weeks.

[GioRod 69]

3 hours ago, JahRyl said:

Hi guys!

Have you tried the call back option of USCIS?

I did call this morning to report about my “user defined error” and was asked to wait for IO for a call back. 

That sucks man i had to wait for my call they called me back in like 1hr. Its best to call when they open in the morning on the dot 

[cherryblossoms916 216]

1 hour ago, GioRod said:

That sucks man i had to wait for my call they called me back in like 1hr. Its best to call when they open in the morning on the dot 

What is the best time to call them and ask for tier 2? 8am est? What state are they