January 2018 AOS Filers

[pajobra 1,395]

Thought I would let you know about the updates via the old USCIS tracker and the new one. Both updated for me when my EAD was approved. lol Just food for thought.

 

Also it is a sad but a good thing day. My 96 year old Grandpa passed away early early this morning just after midnight central time. I was the first one my brother called because I am an hour before and he wanted his big sisters advice on how to tell everyone else in the family. I am happy Grandpa is not suffering anymore but sad because he was such a wonderful man who did so much in his life. He was a tail gunner in World War II and worked for Hudson Bay during the fur trade era. He will be missed especially his jokes. We are known for our cheesy jokes and that comes from my Grandpa's side. lol

[Nouchigang 200]

11 hours ago, pajobra said:

Thought I would let you know about the updates via the old USCIS tracker and the new one. Both updated for me when my EAD was approved. lol Just food for thought.

 

Also it is a sad but a good thing day. My 96 year old Grandpa passed away early early this morning just after midnight central time. I was the first one my brother called because I am an hour before and he wanted his big sisters advice on how to tell everyone else in the family. I am happy Grandpa is not suffering anymore but sad because he was such a wonderful man who did so much in his life. He was a tail gunner in World War II and worked for Hudson Bay during the fur trade era. He will be missed especially his jokes. We are known for our cheesy jokes and that comes from my Grandpa's side. lol

So Sorry about your loss dear, will you go for the funeral? You can always try for an emergency AP by booking an Infopass at your locl office.

Like you said he lived a full life and you have plenty memories.

Be strong!

[pajobra 1,395]

10 hours ago, Nouchigang said:

So Sorry about your loss dear, will you go for the funeral? You can always try for an emergency AP by booking an Infopass at your locl office.

Like you said he lived a full life and you have plenty memories.

Be strong!

Thank you hun. No I will not go to it. Grandpa told me last year to not worry if I did not make it back for his funeral whenever that would be. My brother and Uncle are chatting about when it should be this afternoon. It is just gonna be a small funeral at the chapel out at the cemetery when my grandpa will be buried next to grandma who passed away 6 years ago. Small because he only has family left. Everyone he knew as a friend or acquaintance is already gone from this world. My husband and I will travel back to Manitoba, Canada next year and visit his grave.  

 

BTW Happy Mother's Day everyone.  I am a fur kid Mum myself. lol My cat Pixie is 13 in human years and thinks she is a teenager. LOL

[Journey to Wells 20]

Holding my breath for Wednesday's interview:

 

My mom, once again, told me that she's not going to joint sponsor my husband, however, I'm still unsure as to whether or not she actually withdrew her sponsorship (I'm too scared to ask!). She doesn't know his birthday, alien number, any receipt number, nada about him--only his first and last name. So I don't know if her letter would ever make it to our case! I don't know guys. I'm sure nervous! 

[Julia80 67]

On 08/05/2018 at 6:29 PM, Laura123 said:

My case just got approved today finally. 2 weeks after the interview. Got the email that says card is in production 

 

Does anybody know how long it takes to have the card in hand in the mailbox lol ( ive heard one 1 week after?) 

Congrats! My card came 4 days after the production email. The I-797 came at the same time. 

[jaybeltisroy 210]

Just received my gc exactly a week after my interview yahooo!!! 😀🥂

 

Can't wait for my mini vacation within 2 weeks. 

 

[CopperChem 328]

Well we had the interview on the 9th, afterward the lady asked us if we understood how the conditional status worked and then handed us a form saying she reserved the right to review the packet. I guess the Cleveland office typically does interviews in the morning, recheck packet in the afternoon and approve. The 797 notify us of approval was in the mail today and dated for the 9th. So now just waiting for the actual card. Kind of happy with how much faster this was than the K1 nightmare.

[pajobra 1,395]

53 minutes ago, CopperChem said:

Well we had the interview on the 9th, afterward the lady asked us if we understood how the conditional status worked and then handed us a form saying she reserved the right to review the packet. I guess the Cleveland office typically does interviews in the morning, recheck packet in the afternoon and approve. The 797 notify us of approval was in the mail today and dated for the 9th. So now just waiting for the actual card. Kind of happy with how much faster this was than the K1 nightmare.

Congrats on your approval though.  

 

Least someone has one faster than K-1. Lots of us live in states that do not. Shrugs. I have probably another 9 or more months to interview. LOL

 

[CopperChem 328]

3 hours ago, pajobra said:

Congrats on your approval though.  

 

Least someone has one faster than K-1. Lots of us live in states that do not. Shrugs. I have probably another 9 or more months to interview. LOL

 

Cleveland is I guess known for being pretty good/quick. I guess the Columbus office isn't nearly as good. The only torture is that the lawyer got the letter today, it was in Informed Delivery for us but didn't show up. Happens sometimes with our address, should be delivered tomorrow at least. Good luck on your adjustment.

[peruvianflake 7]

Hi Guys! Does anyone know how to file to Expedite an EAD. I am F-1 adjusting status since I married a US citizen. My current EAD expires June 4th, and I still don't have my new EAD. Thus, I need to expedite it because I can't loose  my job,--> it would result in severe financial loss.

 

Please advise

Thanks!  

[GioRod 69]

 

9 minutes ago, peruvianflake said:

Hi Guys! Does anyone know how to file to Expedite an EAD. I am F-1 adjusting status since I married a US citizen. My current EAD expires June 4th, and I still don't have my new EAD. Thus, I need to expedite it because I can't loose  my job,--> it would result in severe financial loss.

 

Please advise

Thanks!  

 I believe you have to call speak to a tier 2 officer and request to expedite then they will give you the steps on how you can fax them the proof for reason the you needed expedited. Correct me if I'm wrong any body seen this in another thread the steps.

[Nouchigang 200]

53 minutes ago, GioRod said:

 

 I believe you have to call speak to a tier 2 officer and request to expedite then they will give you the steps on how you can fax them the proof for reason the you needed expedited. Correct me if I'm wrong any body seen this in another thread the steps.

Yes like Giorod says, @peruvianflake thats correct you have to call and request for an expedite and the reason would be severe financial loss, here is a thread that can help you:

 I believe your case would be solid if your employer can explain in a letter that it will be a loss for them if they have to let go of you because they will have to hire another person and train them and it will take time. A letter from you as well explaining your financial loss if you lost your job is not a bad idea either.

 

Good luck

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[N & A 96]

Hi all,

 

We will be filing my husband's AOS soon and wanted to confirm we aren't forgetting anything. I figured it would be best to ask in a group where people are already approved since you have a better idea of what's to come.

 

Can you take a look at the list below and let me know if I need to adjust anything?  Thank you!

 

I-485 Form and Supporting Documents 

1.       Payment US $1,225 (Filing fee + Biometrics fee)

2.       Form G-1145

3.       I-485 form

4.       Copy of I-797, Notice of Approval for the I-129F petition

5.       Copy of marriage certificate

6.       Copy of birth certificate

7.       Copy of biographic page of passport, entry stamps and visa page

8.       Copy of Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record

9.       (2) 2”X 2” size passport photo

10.     Copy of Vaccination Documentation Worksheet

11.     Duly accomplished form I-864, Affidavit of support from my husband along with the following documents:

a.       Employment letter

b.       3 months worth of most recent paystubs

c.       Copy of Tax returns from past three (3) years

d.       Copy of W2’s from the past three (3) years

e.       Copy of birth certificate of the petitioner

 

I-765 Form and Supporting Documents

Application for Employment Authorization 

1.       Form G-1145

2.       I-765 form

3.       Copy of biographic page of passport

4.       Copy of I-797 approval and form I-94 (front and back)

5.       Certified copy of marriage certificate

6.       (2) 2”X 2” size passport photo

 

I-131 Form and Supporting Documents

Application for Travel Document (Advance Parole) 

1.       Form G-1145

2.       I-131 form

3.       Copy of biographic page of passport

4.       I-94 (front and back)

5.       Copy of I-797, Notice of Approval for the I-129F petition

6.       Certified copy of marriage certificate

7.       (2) 2”X 2” size passport photo

 

 

Edited May 15, 2018 by N & A

[Keith & Monica 986]

@N & A, In looking over what you have, I would say that it is similar to what we submitted except we did not send a copy of the NOA2 for I-129F.  I don't think that is nec.  We did not go for the AP, so did not send anything there.  I would recomend that you go to the USCIS site and verify that you have the latest form.  Look at both the Expiration date at the top right and the Form date on the lower left.  It is important that you have the latest form.  

[GEOntificator 280]

A quick question to everyone who has been approved... Did your I-130 get approved at the same time as I-485 or before it?