March 2018 AOS Filers

[saintike 30]

Guess what guys, I just checked the USCIS app now and saw that my wife and daughters' cases are ready to be scheduled for an interview. YAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!

[Britinstl 47]

19 minutes ago, saintike said:

Guess what guys, I just checked the USCIS app now and saw that my wife and daughters' cases are ready to be scheduled for an interview. YAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!

Whilst it's great news, remember you could be waiting up towards the higher processing time for your local office (some are 13/14 months). Be prepared for a  potentially long wait, but hopefully not!

[Chuck and Blaire 10]

22 hours ago, SonaMartirosyan said:

Hello everyone, one more question regarding AOS documentation, I have read all the posts/forums you have provided (btw, am really grateful to all those who have replied), but I still have a question. When submitting AOS together with the travel document (i-765) and employment authorization (i-131), do I need to submit separate packages for the EAD and AP as well? For example, some forums suggest that I need to submit a copy of certificate of marriage separately for i-485, EAD and AP packages? Is this correct? Or one copy of marriage certificate is sufficient for the whole package (i-485, i-131 and i-765)? The same for photos, G-1145, i-94, passport and visa copies,  It is really confusing.. Thanks for the reply in advance!

one copy for each AOS,EAD and AP. If you will submit AOS, EAD and AP. That would be a total of 3 packets (separate requiremnts) I gave you the link earlier about the requiremnts or content of each packet.  Then combine 3 packets into one big one, mail it all together. Make sure you write in your cover letter that you are sending the EAD and AP along with AOS to waive the fees for EAD and AP. Follow what is in the link, tried and tested. Goodluck

Edited April 26, 2018 by Chuck and Blaire

[Klitt3rJ 22]

Hey guys! 

i just got my 3 notifications yesterday via text/email so I’m awaiting hard copies in the mail 😎

 

does anyone know when they send the social security number? With the NOA1?  We opted for them to send it in the mail. Unfortunately we had to use a lawyer for the last part of his application due to his career so I’m not even sure of the date USCIS actually received it. Once I get the NOA1 I’ll feel better knowing I can track it myself.

[Joulesrc 13]

7 hours ago, Klitt3rJ said:

Hey guys! 

i just got my 3 notifications yesterday via text/email so I’m awaiting hard copies in the mail 😎

 

does anyone know when they send the social security number? With the NOA1?  We opted for them to send it in the mail. Unfortunately we had to use a lawyer for the last part of his application due to his career so I’m not even sure of the date USCIS actually received it. Once I get the NOA1 I’ll feel better knowing I can track it myself.

They won’t issue you a SSN until your EAD is approved so you won’t get it with NOA1 unfortunately.

 

I’m waiting on it too - when I went to the social security office they said I couldn’t have one because I applied after marriage on my K1. I didn’t realise that was incorrect and actually I was entitled to have an SSN issued but it’s too late now

[saintike 30]

On 4/25/2018 at 5:32 PM, Britinstl said:

Whilst it's great news, remember you could be waiting up towards the higher processing time for your local office (some are 13/14 months). Be prepared for a  potentially long wait, but hopefully not!

That's true. I forgot that it could happen. I hope not. 

[brock_ajt 2]

     Good morning everyone. My wife Rugile and I completed our K-1 Visa and moved to Tucson back in November. I was able to expedite that process down to 2 months and 5 days due to military factors. We've now submitted our AOS, EAD, and AP documents. My wife is Lithuanian and I'm an American Military member. I'm following this thread in hopes of gaining better situational awareness for our own timeline and also providing some for others. Our timeline is as follows..

 

Entered the US on K-1 Visa: 30 November 2017

Married: 20 Jan 2018

In-processed as Military Spouse: 29 January 2018

Applied for SSN: 30 January 2018

Received SSC: 05 February 2018

Mailed Package to Chicago Lockbox: 08 March 2018

Package received: 10 March 2018

NOA1: 12 March 2018

Payment Accepted: 27 March 2018

Biometrics Appt: 16 April 2018

Fingerprint Review Completed: 23 April 2018

"Ready to Schedule Interview" Notice: 23 April 2018

 

Current Number of Days in AOS Process: 46 Days

 

     We planned our Honeymoon based on earlier AP timelines with a leaving date of 21 July 2018. We are hoping to have the Travel Document in hand prior to the 120 day mark as our vacation/flights are already paid for. However, the EAD and AOS are not as big of concern for us at the moment. From my own research, the current average is around 135 days from receipt to AP card delivery. Any additional information would be greatly appreciated. Otherwise, I'm happy to share updates to help each other along the process. 

 

Thanks,

 

Brock

Edited April 27, 2018 by brock_ajt

[pattyandvern 282]

17 minutes ago, brock_ajt said:

     Good morning everyone. My wife Rugile and I completed our K-1 Visa and moved to Tucson back in November. I was able to expedite that process down to 2 months and 5 days due to military factors. We've now submitted our AOS, EAD, and AP documents. My wife is Lithuanian and I'm an American Military member. I'm following this thread in hopes of gaining better situational awareness for our own timeline and also providing some for others. Our timeline is as follows..

 

Entered the US on K-1 Visa: 30 November 2017

Married: 20 Jan 2018

In-processed as Military Spouse: 29 January 2018

Applied for SSN: 30 January 2018

Received SSC: 05 February 2018

Mailed Package to Chicago Lockbox: 08 March 2018

Package received: 10 March 2018

NOA1: 12 March 2018

Payment Accepted: 27 March 2018

Biometrics Appt: 16 April 2018

Fingerprint Review Completed: 23 April 2018

"Ready to Schedule Interview" Notice: 23 April 2018

 

Current Number of Days in AOS Process: 46 Days

 

     We planned our Honeymoon based on earlier AP timelines with a leaving date of 21 July 2018. We are hoping to have the Travel Document in hand prior to the 120 day mark as our vacation/flights are already paid for. However, the EAD and AOS are not as big of concern for us at the moment. From my own research, the current average is around 135 days from receipt to AP card delivery. Any additional information would be greatly appreciated. Otherwise, I'm happy to share updates to help each other along the process. 

 

Thanks,

 

Brock

Hi.

Unfortunetely, right now the estimated processing time for combo card (EAD,AP) extended to 5-7months, because of the additional security check. 

[kt2018 1]

Hello Everyone!

 

I am a March filer and did not have a chance to sign up to say hi until now.

 

There is a problem with my case and I am feeling very hopeless ...

So on 03/30, my case status showed that an Initial Evidence Notice was mailed to me but I have not received anything till now

On 04/13, I created a Service Request 

On 04/14, I called USCIS and spoke with a Tier 2 officer who was very nice and told me that he had assigned my request for processing and I should receive a duplicate mailed to me this week. 

And I waited till today and I have not received neither the original notice nor the duplicate. I called again this morning and spoke with a different tier 2 officer and she told a totally different thing. She said that my service request has not been assigned to process yet and all I can do is to wait till next week. 

The sad thing is that they do not have my RFE in the system so they cannot fax it to me. I do not understand what's going on and what I should do now  

 

I am feeling so hopeless ... I have an infopass appointment next week but I am not sure if they can give me a better answer or will they tell me the same thing  which is to wait longer ...

 

If anyone can give me any advice, it will be much appreciated....

[TBoneTX 45,301]

Sorry about your situation.  For exactly what did you file?  You have duplicate posts here in the AOS forum and in the K-1 Process forum.  There's a difference.

[kt2018 1]

I am sorry for the confusion. I am filing for AOS (I-485, I-130, I-131 and I-765). I got married to a US citizen and currently staying in the US doing OPT as an F-1 student. I hope I am in the right place? ...

[mysticdolphin95 431]

Going on 3 weeks now since biometrics and still no fingerprint review completed, interestingly.  It's taken most people here about a week after their appointment, huh?   Hoping it comes through soon as my husband is hoping for job offers in the near future (and expedition of the EAD, fingers crossed!).

[Sereser 9]

2 hours ago, mysticdolphin95 said:

Going on 3 weeks now since biometrics and still no fingerprint review completed, interestingly.  It's taken most people here about a week after their appointment, huh?   Hoping it comes through soon as my husband is hoping for job offers in the near future (and expedition of the EAD, fingers crossed!).

Wow, me too. Smh. I wonder what the hold up is?

[Chuck and Blaire 10]

On 4/27/2018 at 10:23 AM, Joulesrc said:

They won’t issue you a SSN until your EAD is approved so you won’t get it with NOA1 unfortunately.

 

I’m waiting on it too - when I went to the social security office they said I couldn’t have one because I applied after marriage on my K1. I didn’t realise that was incorrect and actually I was entitled to have an SSN issued but it’s too late now

Yes, K1 is entitled to have a SSN even after the wedding as long as the I-94 is still valid (just take note that the SSN is not valid for work until you present an EAD). If the K1 applicant is a female, you cannot use your married name. Once the I-94 expired, you have to wait for your EAD before  you can apply SSN.

[brock_ajt 2]

6 hours ago, Chuck and Blaire said:

Yes, K1 is entitled to have a SSN even after the wedding as long as the I-94 is still valid (just take note that the SSN is not valid for work until you present an EAD). If the K1 applicant is a female, you cannot use your married name. Once the I-94 expired, you have to wait for your EAD before  you can apply SSN.

My wife is here on a K1 visa with a pending AOS, EAD, and AP. We acquired her SSC immediately after the wedding using our marriage certificate and her passport. Her SSC has her married name on it..