F2A 2018 AOS Filers

[Bfree3 132]

Oh I got my NOA1 in the mail for my recent ADDITIONAL AP i131 today.whenever I get it I'm still gonna be scared to death to travel with it though 

[Tenreyro 174]

8 hours ago, VG31 said:

Thank you @Bfree3for your help and suggestion. I really appreciate that.

 

Regards,

VG

Here we debated about the theory behind it. It is solid. One person got first denied because of 'incorrect filling', and demanded a reopening of the case and was approved, that's the only case I have heard having problems. You can't ask to reopen on CP. 

 

USCIS Manual Policy and I-485 instructions specify can, read through this debate and decide by yourself:

 

 

Good luck!

[Tenreyro 174]

4 hours ago, Bfree3 said:

Oh I got my NOA1 in the mail for my recent ADDITIONAL AP i131 today.whenever I get it I'm still gonna be scared to death to travel with it though 

Hahahahahahaha, we would all be scared to use it, but in the end, if it's we have to, we have to. Hope everything continues smoothly. 

 

I have not yet received the update to Ready for interview, my deadline is June 20th unfortunately, since it would be in the further extreme of the range I have seen. At that point I would make an Infopass.

Edited June 9, 2018 by Tenreyro

[Bfree3 132]

9 hours ago, Tenreyro said:

Hahahahahahaha, we would all be scared to use it, but in the end, if it's we have to, we have to. Hope everything continues smoothly. 

 

I have not yet received the update to Ready for interview, my deadline is June 20th unfortunately, since it would be in the further extreme of the range I have seen. At that point I would make an Infopass.

What was your last status change ? 

[Tenreyro 174]

2 hours ago, Bfree3 said:

What was your last status change ? 

RFIE Received

[Walking Enigma 1]

Hi All,

 

This is my first time posting on VJ though I've been lurking in the shadows for a while now.

 

I plan to fill out my profile soon but in the mean time, let me just say THANK YOU to every one who has shared their AOS experiences. I have learnt a great deal.

 

If I didn't stumble on this thread, I might not have know that I could file my AOS with I-130 pending-- my wife & I were able to put the application together (that was a ton of documentation) also by reviewing the posts in the earlier pages of this thread and other posts you guys linked to. Our AOS was accepted and I have also done my biometrics.

 

I pray the journey speeds up for us all and for those who need at least the EAD to be able to work, I pray that will come even faster.

 

Cheers!

Edited June 9, 2018 by Walking Enigma

[Oanagmzo 8]

Hey everyone,

 

I have an active job offer( I know, it sounds crazy). Now I really have to apply for i485 ASVP!!!! I have a question; could I expedite myEAD as soon as I file my i485 package? ( I mean not like right away, but earlier  than 90 days)

[Bfree3 132]

4 hours ago, Oanagmzo said:

Hey everyone,

 

I have an active job offer( I know, it sounds crazy). Now I really have to apply for i485 ASVP!!!! I have a question; could I expedite myEAD as soon as I file my i485 package? ( I mean not like right away, but earlier  than 90 days)

It is not advised to do it prior to 90 days from what I’ve read but I think @ladybirdapple did do it successfully. 

8 hours ago, Walking Enigma said:

Hi All,

 

This is my first time posting on VJ though I've been lurking in the shadows for a while now.

 

I plan to fill out my profile soon but in the mean time, let me just say THANK YOU to every one who has shared their AOS experiences. I have learnt a great deal.

 

If I didn't stumble on this thread, I might not have know that I could file my AOS with I-130 pending-- my wife & I were able to put the application together (that was a ton of documentation) also by reviewing the posts in the earlier pages of this thread and other posts you guys linked to. Our AOS was accepted and I have also done my biometrics.

 

I pray the journey speeds up for us all and for those who need at least the EAD to be able to work, I pray that will come even faster.

 

Cheers!

So happy you went through and got it done! Welcome to our group ! 

[Tenreyro 174]

9 hours ago, Walking Enigma said:

Hi All,

 

This is my first time posting on VJ though I've been lurking in the shadows for a while now.

 

I plan to fill out my profile soon but in the mean time, let me just say THANK YOU to every one who has shared their AOS experiences. I have learnt a great deal.

 

If I didn't stumble on this thread, I might not have know that I could file my AOS with I-130 pending-- my wife & I were able to put the application together (that was a ton of documentation) also by reviewing the posts in the earlier pages of this thread and other posts you guys linked to. Our AOS was accepted and I have also done my biometrics.

 

I pray the journey speeds up for us all and for those who need at least the EAD to be able to work, I pray that will come even faster.

 

Cheers!

Congratulations!!!!!

 

That's the goal here, to cast a light on a perfectly appropriate and legal process that people are not properly educated to know, the AOS with pending I-130 for F2A filers. Thabk you for sharing and joining!!!

 

Please remember to fill your timeline  Have a good day, and hope all of our wait be as short as possible.

[AhsanTX 18]

Guys, I came across the following question while preparing my AOS Package-

My wife (LPR, petitioner of i-130) haven't work anywhere until now. But I have been working for about a year under my F1-OPT status. In this case, do I need to submit the form i-864, Affidavit of Support?
If I do need to submit that, please suggest a "how to" guideline if possible.

 

Thanks

Edited June 11, 2018 by AhsanTX

[VG31 23]

On 6/8/2018 at 6:53 PM, Tenreyro said:

Here we debated about the theory behind it. It is solid. One person got first denied because of 'incorrect filling', and demanded a reopening of the case and was approved, that's the only case I have heard having problems. You can't ask to reopen on CP. 

 

USCIS Manual Policy and I-485 instructions specify can, read through this debate and decide by yourself:

 

 

Good luck!

Thank you @Tenreyro@Bfree3@thepandafor your valuable inputs. I can understand your point and agree to that as well.

 

I will talk to my attorney once again and will show this as an example and will update you all.

 

Thanks once again for your help.

 

Regards,

VG

[thepanda 87]

On ‎6‎/‎9‎/‎2018 at 3:52 PM, Oanagmzo said:

Hey everyone,

 

I have an active job offer( I know, it sounds crazy). Now I really have to apply for i485 ASVP!!!! I have a question; could I expedite myEAD as soon as I file my i485 package? ( I mean not like right away, but earlier  than 90 days)

I have seen several cases who have filed before the 90 days and I think one case that filed right after submission of i-485. Doesn't hurt to try tbh. All they can tell you on the phone is that they are sorry and that you can't request to expedite because it is too early.
 

Good luck and keep us updated! Unfortunately, right now I have no reason to expedite my work permit, otherwise I would have done it by now. I have been looking into this a lot but I am not brave enough to quit my job at this moment.

[Bfree3 132]

39 minutes ago, AhsanTX said:

Guys, I came across the following question while preparing my AOS Package-

My wife (LPR, petitioner of i-130) haven't work anywhere until now. But I have been working for about a year under my F1-OPT status. In this case, do I need to submit the form i-864, Affidavit of Support?
If I do need to submit that, please suggest a "how to" guideline if possible.

 

Thanks

The petitioner is the one required to submit the affidavit of support. You can’t sponsor yourself. It sounds like you will need a co-sponsor if your wife has not been working. I’m on my phone at the moment so I can’t post a guideline at this time sorry but just know it is mandatory to file that as well. 

[ClaireCyc 0]

Hi all - I just found this topic today and am very excited to find out that we can file form I-485 even if the I-130 is still pending. I am currently on H1b working visa and my priority date is 4/27/2017. I am wondering whether the idea to file for I-485 AOS wile I-130 is still pending is because it could shorten the overall waiting time? 

 

Also I am hesitated about whether I should file for the EAD and AP, since my working visa is still valid. I have an oversea trip coming up this August. Does it require me to file for advanced parole considering my I-485 will be filed? 

 

Thank you! 

[GiselaMargareta 5]

On 6/8/2018 at 10:54 PM, Tenreyro said:

Hahahahahahaha, we would all be scared to use it, but in the end, if it's we have to, we have to. Hope everything continues smoothly. 

 

I have not yet received the update to Ready for interview, my deadline is June 20th unfortunately, since it would be in the further extreme of the range I have seen. At that point I would make an Infopass.

Hi, I just received an email from NVC today that NVC has received our approved immigrant visa application for my husband. He did biometrics a few weeks ago. It included our case number, and instructions to pay the fees, and then next step is the interview. I feel this was pretty fast, isn't it? We live in Boston.

 

A few questions:

 

1. The letter says the interview will be at  the embassy in Stockholm which surprised me as my husband is in the USA. He can certainly do it in Stockholm but he doesn't have an approved I-131 Travel authorization. We are checking with our lawyer now. Anyone have any insight? And do I go with him to Stockholm as his sponsor?

 

2. Anyone know how long it takes before one gets the interview date after having paid and submitted all forms? I realize it depends on WHERE the interview is but any information helps.

 

3. I read that you find out directly that interview if you are approved or not. If approved, does that mean that he 'has the green card' (not physically but some version in his passport)? 

 

I am not familiar with the process from now on and aminterested in any insight.

 

Thank you!