February 2018 AOS Filers

[Ram Iyer 2]

On 3/3/2018 at 12:59 AM, Ram Iyer said:

(EB1 India- I-140 approved with a PD 06/26/2017)

02/15/2018-  mailed through Fedex I-485, I-131,I-765 (Phoenix USCIS Lockbox) ( For me and my wife) 

02/20/2018 - Package delivered to Phoenix USCIS lockbox

03/02/2018 - NOA1 text/email received ( Received 6 notifications 3 for Me and 3 for my wife). My case has been assigned to Nebraska processing center

Hey everyone! I just got the hard copy of NOA today. Couple of questions

1. I am still unable to view my status online.  I keep getting this error for all 6 of my receipt Numbers.

 

Validation Error(s)
You must correct the following error(s) before proceeding:

• My Case Status does not recognize the receipt number entered. Please check your receipt number and try again. If you need further assistance, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

Is this normal? 

 

2. I have a priority date listed on my I-485 NOA but there is not priority date listed on my spouse's I-485 NOA. Is that how it is supposed to be since my spouse is a derivative applicant?

 

If anyone has any information on the above 2 queries, please let me know

 

(EB1 India- I-140 approved with a PD 06/26/2017)

02/15/2018-  mailed through Fedex I-485, I-131,I-765 (Phoenix USCIS Lockbox) ( For me and my wife) 

02/20/2018 - Package delivered to Phoenix USCIS lockbox

03/02/2018 - NOA1 text/email received ( Received 6 notifications 3 for Me and 3 for my wife). My case has been assigned to Nebraska processing center

03/07/2018 - Hard copy of NOA received in the mail

[JayDGODITRUST 132]

54 minutes ago, MelandJason said:

Yes we crossed the half of the State and was sunny and no so much snow... The part that we live was the worst, but thanks God we finished with this step, I just checked USCIS and still the same without any change "case received".

@JayDGODITRUST I got the biometrics appointment around one and a half week after the NOA 1 ... Sooo fingers crossed my friend!! 

There  the case status I don’t think it’s accurate all the time but I’m happy you made it there and it’s out the way. I have strong faith all will work out great 

[Nikolet Kamenov 77]

45 minutes ago, Ram Iyer said:

Hey everyone! I just got the hard copy of NOA today. Couple of questions

1. I am still unable to view my status online.  I keep getting this error for all 6 of my receipt Numbers.

 

Validation Error(s)
You must correct the following error(s) before proceeding:

• My Case Status does not recognize the receipt number entered. Please check your receipt number and try again. If you need further assistance, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

Is this normal? 

 

2. I have a priority date listed on my I-485 NOA but there is not priority date listed on my spouse's I-485 NOA. Is that how it is supposed to be since my spouse is a derivative applicant?

 

If anyone has any information on the above 2 queries, please let me know

 

(EB1 India- I-140 approved with a PD 06/26/2017)

02/15/2018-  mailed through Fedex I-485, I-131,I-765 (Phoenix USCIS Lockbox) ( For me and my wife) 

02/20/2018 - Package delivered to Phoenix USCIS lockbox

03/02/2018 - NOA1 text/email received ( Received 6 notifications 3 for Me and 3 for my wife). My case has been assigned to Nebraska processing center

03/07/2018 - Hard copy of NOA received in the mail

Did you send two I485??? You need only one for the applicant. Are both of you and your wife applying for Adjustment of status ? Both of you dont have green cards?

[Ram Iyer 2]

2 minutes ago, Nikolet Kamenov said:

Did you send two I485??? You need only one for the applicant. Are both of you and your wife applying for Adjustment of status ? Both of you dont have green cards?

That is correct. I sent two I485. We both are filing for AOS as neither of us have a GC. I am filing under the EB1 category. I am assuming both should have a priority date on it? I am the primary and she is a derivative applicant

[hamintsz 3]

Hi everyone, this is my first post ever because I have a concern. Below is my timeline as of now:

 

02/07/18 mailed to USCIS

02/09/18 delivered to USCIS

02/21/18 text received

02/26/18 hard copy NOA1

 

I am still waiting for my notice of Biometrics. I saw most of you guys got that notice within a week or less, is it also normal for my case if I have not received mine?

 

Thank you.

[harhad 52]

8 hours ago, hamintsz said:

Hi everyone, this is my first post ever because I have a concern. Below is my timeline as of now:

 

02/07/18 mailed to USCIS

02/09/18 delivered to USCIS

02/21/18 text received

02/26/18 hard copy NOA1

 

I am still waiting for my notice of Biometrics. I saw most of you guys got that notice within a week or less, is it also normal for my case if I have not received mine?

 

Thank you.

1-2 weeks is standard time for the biometrics letter to turn up. Fingers crossed you may get it on coming Saturday if not then on the following Monday

[isa_bella 41]

Hey everyone! Just received the RFIE in the mail. I guessed it correctly. They're asking for tax documents for 2017 (which we do not have yet), and assets or cosponsor as husband's income did not meet 125% (even though we included an employment verification letter stating that he makes above that amount). 

2017 tax return will show his income as below 125%, as he only worked the last 4 months of that year since he was a student before that. So we are just going to get a joint sponsor. 

[Nikku777 25]

1 minute ago, isa_bella said:

Hey everyone! Just received the RFIE in the mail. I guessed it correctly. They're asking for tax documents for 2017 (which we do not have yet), and assets or cosponsor as husband's income did not meet 125% (even though we included an employment verification letter stating that he makes above that amount). 

2017 tax return will show his income as below 125%, as he only worked the last 4 months of that year since he was a student before that. So we are just going to get a joint sponsor. 

Yes , getting a joint sponsor would be your best bet. Does anyone know what are the stats on EAD time ? 

 

I had my biometrics done , next step is EAD 

[Nikku777 25]

Does the local ASC process the EAD card? 

[CathW 15]

I guess they will also ask for my husband's 2017 tax returns. Will have my bio tomorrow and on the look out for that rfie or rfe. But like they say, it is good that these requests are coming in early rather than wait 2-3 months. Just staying positive. 😊

[txkangaroo 91]

11 minutes ago, isa_bella said:

Hey everyone! Just received the RFIE in the mail. I guessed it correctly. They're asking for tax documents for 2017 (which we do not have yet), and assets or cosponsor as husband's income did not meet 125% (even though we included an employment verification letter stating that he makes above that amount). 

2017 tax return will show his income as below 125%, as he only worked the last 4 months of that year since he was a student before that. So we are just going to get a joint sponsor. 

Are you sure it asked for 2017? The most recent tax year is referring to 2016, since tax filing deadline for 2017 should be April 15, 2018.

 

 

5 minutes ago, Nikku777 said:

Does the local ASC process the EAD card? 

No, i-765 and i-131 are processed in NBC.

[isa_bella 41]

8 minutes ago, txkangaroo said:

Are you sure it asked for 2017? The most recent tax year is referring to 2016, since tax filing deadline for 2017 should be April 15, 2018.

 

 

No, i-765 and i-131 are processed in NBC.

Well it asked for "most recent tax year". Is that 2016 still? Ok. In that case, my husband does not have one. What do i do?

[txkangaroo 91]

15 minutes ago, isa_bella said:

Well it asked for "most recent tax year". Is that 2016 still? Ok. In that case, my husband does not have one. What do i do?

Take a look at the instruction, I remember it was saying if you are not required to file tax return, attach an explanation letter or something. But at this point since your husband didn't meet the requirement, finding co-sponsor might be better than sending the employment letter again.

[bostonfilerca 35]

Hey guys i had to refile my application for the EAD because apparently i used an old form. Sent it with USPS flat rate mail envelope and it says it was delivered but it doesn't say who it was signed by or give me an option for proof of delivery. Did anyone else have this issue and still know it got there safely?

 

I guess those options just made me feel more at ease. Hope everyone is doing well with the RFIE's!

[isa_bella 41]

14 minutes ago, txkangaroo said:

Take a look at the instruction, I remember it was saying if you are not required to file tax return, attach an explanation letter or something. But at this point since your husband didn't meet the requirement, finding co-sponsor might be better than sending the employment letter again.

We included the employment letter in the original application. And an explanation that he didn't have tax returns for 2016. 

I already obtained a joint sponsor and there should be no problem with supporting documents for that. 

But I'm wondering what to submit with regards to my petitioner's tax docs that they're asking for.