South African K1 Visa applicants

[KyleB22 31]

Hi everyone, could you just assist, I’m preparing my AOS Package. Could you list the items you put together on file that you mailed to the Chicago lockbox in as much detail as possible? 

 

I’d really appreciate that 

[LuFlolady 881]

3 hours ago, KyleB22 said:

Hi everyone, could you just assist, I’m preparing my AOS Package. Could you list the items you put together on file that you mailed to the Chicago lockbox in as much detail as possible? 

 

I’d really appreciate that 

Just follow the list they have here on VJ that is what I did....

[Hunter & Robyn 10]

16 hours ago, KyleB22 said:

Hi everyone, could you just assist, I’m preparing my AOS Package. Could you list the items you put together on file that you mailed to the Chicago lockbox in as much detail as possible? 

 

I’d really appreciate that 

Hey! Okay so I haven't actually sent it in just yet, but I have everything ready to go. This is my list and order of documents: 

 

- overall cover letter for i-485, i-765 and i-131.

- money order made out to Department of Homeland Security (spell it out) 

 

I-485 & Supporting Documents

- cover letter for i-485

- 2 passport photos (A# and name) 

- G-1145 e-notice

- i-485 form 

- G325A for applicant 

- birth certificate copy (applicant)

- passport copy

- K1 visa & stamp

- i-797 Notice of Approval

- NVC letter 

- i-94

- DS3025 (vaccination record from South African medical exam)

- Original marriage certificate + original (I'm not sure if original is needed, but we had an extra one so just sending it anyways)

 

I-864 & Supporting Documents 

- cover letter for i-864

- i-864 form

- proof of employment

- tax return 

- tax transcripts 

- Leave and Earnings statement / paystubs

- W2s 

- passport copy (beneficiary) 

- birth certificate copy (beneficiary) 

 

I-765 & Supporting Documents

- cover letter for i-765

- 2 passport photos

- G-1145

- i-765 form

- i-94

- passport copy

- K1 visa & stamp

- copy of marriage certificate

 

I-131 & Supporting Documents 

- cover letter for i-131 

- 2 passport photos 

- G-1145

- i-131 form

- passport copy

- K1 visa & stamp

- marriage certificate copy 

- i-797 Notice of Approval

- i-94

 

Hope this helps! 

[Mozam 147]

Hey all! I know this is a K1 thread, but just wanted to check in to say that our EAD expedite was approved. We do not have the card in hand as of yet, but are excited to know that it will become sooner rather than later. My husband literally started jumping up and down that he is finally going to start working soon!

[LuFlolady 881]

30 minutes ago, Mozam said:

Hey all! I know this is a K1 thread, but just wanted to check in to say that our EAD expedite was approved. We do not have the card in hand as of yet, but are excited to know that it will become sooner rather than later. My husband literally started jumping up and down that he is finally going to start working soon!

WOW! congrats! we are in the dreadful wait phase we did biometrics on the 19th of August

[vistawateraz 28]

11 minutes ago, LuFlolady said:

WOW! congrats! we are in the dreadful wait phase we did biometrics on the 19th of August

We are waiting as well.  Estimated EAD is December...

[LuFlolady 881]

3 minutes ago, vistawateraz said:

We are waiting as well.  Estimated EAD is December...

Same here December- January is our estimation I am really hoping it comes before then.....

[Jass+Mien 0]

Can someone tell me if they really do require a "wet" signature on the I-134 forms (we have a joint sponsor so there's 2) or if they'll accept a scanned signature?

 

At this point in the process, spending nearly $150 to ship documents via DHL or similar to SA isn't in our budget and I'm hoping others may be able to assist before I spend the money to send. 

 

Interview in Johannesburg 

[KyleB22 31]

24 minutes ago, Jass+Mien said:

Can someone tell me if they really do require a "wet" signature on the I-134 forms (we have a joint sponsor so there's 2) or if they'll accept a scanned signature?

 

At this point in the process, spending nearly $150 to ship documents via DHL or similar to SA isn't in our budget and I'm hoping others may be able to assist before I spend the money to send. 

 

Interview in Johannesburg 

Hi... no need for wet signature, I had my fiancé sign and scan the copy to me. No issues... don’t need to worry about that 

[Jass+Mien 0]

28 minutes ago, KyleB22 said:

Hi... no need for wet signature, I had my fiancé sign and scan the copy to me. No issues... don’t need to worry about that 

Thanks Kyle! I'll let her know. Out of curiousity- was this in Johannesburg?

[KyleB22 31]

3 minutes ago, Jass+Mien said:

Thanks Kyle! I'll let her know. Out of curiousity- was this in Johannesburg?

Yes I interviewed in JHB, was in July, doubt anything had changed since then, I also asked this question when I was preparing so I know the feeling, fortunately the people here are really helpful and thorough too! 

[KyleB22 31]

Hi Everyone, just dropping in to catch up... hope you’re all well, has anyone here that’s recently filed for AOS gotten any word from USCIS for their interview (green card)? 
 

 

[lau--lau 4]

6 minutes ago, KyleB22 said:

Hi Everyone, just dropping in to catch up... hope you’re all well, has anyone here that’s recently filed for AOS gotten any word from USCIS for their interview (green card)? 
 

 

Hey there... I submitted my AOS application the first week of August , went for bio and still waiting for interview 

[LuFlolady 881]

14 hours ago, KyleB22 said:

Hi Everyone, just dropping in to catch up... hope you’re all well, has anyone here that’s recently filed for AOS gotten any word from USCIS for their interview (green card)? 
 

 

we applied AOS at the end of July we went for BIO in August and we got an RFE in Sept for birth certificate (which we sent) and we responded they received response and we are now just waiting on the interview. hoping to hear something sooner than later

[vistawateraz 28]

We submitted the AOS at the end of June

 

Biometrics appt mid July

 

Status changed to "Case is Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview" beginning of September. 

 

No RFE's so far.

 

Waiting for interview appt.