January 2018 AOS Filers

[DebbieRaney 126]

31 minutes ago, Catseal said:

Hello!

I think we belong here now?  We filed for AOS (and EAD/AP) on Jan 29 and got a USCIS Acceptance Confirmation via e-mail/text  for all three forms on Feb 2. No hard copy NOA1s yet, but I am sure that might take a while. 

 

We did not include any medical documents as I was not given any (except for the vaccination sheet, which we did not include though) and we read if the medical took place within a year from filing, this is fine for K1. Can anyone here confirm or should we have sent something? 

 

Have a good evening everyone

Hi @Catseal!

As far as I remember, even though we are not required to send any medical document if we did the medical exam within a year, they still ask for the vaccination sheet. Please guys correct me if I'm wrong.

I sent a copy of the vaccination sheet with my package.

 

[helnazedain 68]

24 minutes ago, Hoopike said:

Today I received the I-797 for ead rejecting the application due to using old form. I will submit again with the correct updated form but we did not get the photos we sent originally, do we have to re send the updated form with photos or they already have them? 

Since it is a rejection and not an RFE, you'll unfortunately have to resend the entire EAD packet. This means you have to send the form, photos and other documents required for the EAD application. You'll also need to include the NOA1 for your I-485 (AOS) application so they know you're excempt from the fee.

[helnazedain 68]

50 minutes ago, Catseal said:

Hello!

I think we belong here now?  We filed for AOS (and EAD/AP) on Jan 29 and got a USCIS Acceptance Confirmation via e-mail/text  for all three forms on Feb 2. No hard copy NOA1s yet, but I am sure that might take a while. 

 

We did not include any medical documents as I was not given any (except for the vaccination sheet, which we did not include though) and we read if the medical took place within a year from filing, this is fine for K1. Can anyone here confirm or should we have sent something? 

 

Have a good evening everyone

Welcome! Your NOA1 date is likely Feb 2 which makes you *technically* a February filer, but since you sent your packet in January then I say you're a "cusp".

 

Not entirely sure but I think one of the requirements listed on the I-485 form is the medical document. If you did your medical exam before you flew to the US then yes, you should only have the vaccination record, and that is what you're expected to send. I have a friend who didn't include her vaccination record in her packet and she didn't encounter any problems. She was asked for it during her interview, though. 

 

Worst thing that can happen is you get an RFE for it which will delay the process, but your application should not get rejected for this reason alone. If you don't get an RFE, just make sure you bring it to your interview because they will ask for it.

 

If your medical record was more than a year old when you submitted your application, they will ask you to get a medical exam again, so I suggest you get it done before your interview schedule to avoid any delays (assuming you don't get an RFE for it). Good luck!

Edited February 6, 2018 by lezahennaid

[Stt 223]

13 minutes ago, lezahennaid said:

Since it is a rejection and not an RFE, you'll unfortunately have to resend the entire EAD packet. This means you have to send the form, photos and other documents required for the EAD application. You'll also need to include the NOA1 for your I-485 (AOS) application so they know you're excempt from the fee.

Really? My ead got rejected for outdated form too and what our lawyer did was have me re do the application and  resend the package along with the paper they said to put on top of the package. We got the NOA1 for the i485 few days after the ead rejection notice! 

[Hoopike 4]

Just now, Stewt said:

Really? My ead got rejected for outdated form too and what our lawyer did was have me re do the application and  resend the package along with the paper they said to put on top of the package. We got the NOA1 for the i485 few days after the ead rejection notice! 

Did you already received noa for ead?

[Stt 223]

5 minutes ago, Hoopike said:

Did you already received noa for ead?

Yea i did. I also re did the forms and already sent the package back waiting for it to be delivered. That was before i got the noa1 for the others! They didn't come all together 

[helnazedain 68]

14 minutes ago, Stewt said:

Really? My ead got rejected for outdated form too and what our lawyer did was have me re do the application and  resend the package along with the paper they said to put on top of the package. We got the NOA1 for the i485 few days after the ead rejection notice! 

Hmm, does the paper say anything about your AOS application? I mean, I'm sure they have it in their records that you recently applied for AOS, but it depends on the officer handling your file. I think you'll be fine, though. I mean, if they reject it again because you didn't pay then just tell them you are an AOS applicant and send them your NOA1. Maybe try calling them to ask if it was really necessary to ease your mind a bit. Can't really say what is gonna happen as you never know with these guys. It's all about luck, I guess.

Edited February 6, 2018 by lezahennaid

[Stt 223]

1 minute ago, lezahennaid said:

Hmm, does the paper say anything about your AOS application? I mean, I'm sure they have it in their records that you recently applied for AOS, but it depends on the officer handling your file. I think you'll be fine, though. I mean, if they reject it again because you didn't pay then just tell them you are an AOS applicant and send them your NOA1. I think you'll be fine, though. Maybe try calling them to ask if it was really necessary to ease your mind a bit. 

I hope they don't reject it again! I'll do some checks just for peace of mind!  But for me the most important is the AOS lol yes it would be nice to get the ead so i can start working but im really more interested in the approval for aos😂

[helnazedain 68]

9 minutes ago, Stewt said:

I hope they don't reject it again! I'll do some checks just for peace of mind!  But for me the most important is the AOS lol yes it would be nice to get the ead so i can start working but im really more interested in the approval for aos😂

This is on the EAD instructions pdf:

 

Adjustment Applicant--(c)(9). File Form I-765 with a copy of the receipt notice or other evidence that your 
Form I-485, Application for Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, is pending. You may file Form I-765 together with your Form I-485.

 

Are there any documents in your EAD packet that you think may serve as proof that you applied for AOS?

 

But again, they should see in their system that you recently filed for your AOS so it shouldn't trigger an RFE or rejection. Let's hope the officer handling your file is neither strict nor too lazy to check their records. The good thing is your AOS application is in process and like you said, that's the most important thing right now. Good luck and keep us posted!

Edited February 6, 2018 by lezahennaid

[Kitty Anh 38]

3 hours ago, Aviinashh said:

It's okay. Myself and a few others I knew from August and September forums have received RFIE 5 months after filing AOS. You being a January filer and receiving a RFIE so early is a sign that your file is indeed moving in the right processing time. 

Thank you folk, I may receive the RFE this weekend. Will post to the group to share experiences. 

[Stt 223]

1 minute ago, lezahennaid said:

This is on the EAD instructions pdf:

 

Adjustment Applicant--(c)(9). File Form I-765 with a copy of the receipt notice or other evidence that your 
Form I-485, Application for Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, is pending. You may file Form I-765 together with your Form I-485.

 

Are there any documents in your EAD packet that you think may serve as proof that you applied for AOS?

 

But again, they should see in their records that you recently filed for your AOS so it shouldn't trigger an RFE or rejection. Let's hope the officer handling your file is neither strict nor too lazy to check their records. The good thing is your AOS application is in process and like you said, that's the most important thing right now. Good luck and keep us posted!

The EAD was originally filed concurrently with the i485 and i130 I got the i797 ead rejection first then few days later i got the NOA1 for the others accepted. They sent a colored paper back in the rejected package that instructed us to put that paper on top when sending back the package to them so i assumed that was their way of identifying the application lol i may be wrong tho. Like u said I hope they don't send for any further docs.

[helnazedain 68]

1 minute ago, Stewt said:

The EAD was originally filed concurrently with the i485 and i130 I got the i797 ead rejection first then few days later i got the NOA1 for the others accepted. They sent a colored paper back in the rejected package that instructed us to put that paper on top when sending back the package to them so i assumed that was their way of identifying the application lol i may be wrong tho. Like u said I hope they don't send for any further docs.

Yeah, it all depends on the officer and your luck! Hopefully they won't be too nitpicky about it. They really should just check their system for your file, see that you applied for AOS, check your EAD docs and then send you the NOA1 for your EAD already!

[Journey to Wells 20]

Alright folks, I'm in a pickle. Our biometrics is scheduled for Friday (yay!) but my mom, the cosponsor, has decided to go off her rocker and withdraw her sponsorship. However, she hasn't said she's written in to officially withdraw, and she doesn't have any of his A numbers, receipt numbers, or even date of birth. So I don't even know if she can/knows how to officially withdraw. My question is: how/when will we know if she officially withdraws and when we need to have a new sponsor?!

[Stt 223]

1 minute ago, lezahennaid said:

Yeah, it all depends on the officer and your luck! Hopefully they won't be too nitpicky about it. They really should just check their system for your file, see that you applied for AOS, check your EAD docs and then send you the NOA1 for your EAD already!

Ikr... Lol fingers crossed

[helnazedain 68]

4 minutes ago, Journey to Wells said:

Alright folks, I'm in a pickle. Our biometrics is scheduled for Friday (yay!) but my mom, the cosponsor, has decided to go off her rocker and withdraw her sponsorship. However, she hasn't said she's written in to officially withdraw, and she doesn't have any of his A numbers, receipt numbers, or even date of birth. So I don't even know if she can/knows how to officially withdraw. My question is: how/when will we know if she officially withdraws and when we need to have a new sponsor?!

I highly suggest you start a separate thread for this question because this is very tricky. I don't think January filers will be of much help.