APRIL 2018 AOS FILERS

[Christina Pizzuti 32]

10 hours ago, findme said:

Morning everyone,

 

I have a question. We got married on April 14th but are waiting on some documents to complete the AOS application. 
Can we file Employment approval EAD and just sent that form in prior to completing the AOS?
We went to the Government Agencies and called them as well about getting his ID and Social.
They won't give my husband his SS card without his Work Permit. They won't issue an ID without the SS card. At least he'd be able to start working, he's a Teacher so has been trying to see what can be done for him to apply for employment but the AOS paperwork is pending some of our documents.

I'm just a bit confused I guess.

I suggest applying the EAD/AP together with AOS.

Based on my experience, I was able to get SSN using my I-94 and passport even before we got married. It'll take time because they need to verify it with immigration (POE). After we got married ( I already have my SSN), I then request to change my last name to my marriage name ( personal preference) which is by that time, I already had my biometrics which I showed to them as well. Even after I got my EAD then my GC I never update my SSN ( see image below for reference). Having an SSN will be a great help to establish records like DMV application or opening of bank account, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 1, 2018 by Christina Pizzuti

[Christina Pizzuti 32]

On 4/29/2018 at 10:26 AM, bonhomme said:

So I noticed this forum doesn't have a table. I just created this one. Feel free to let me know if here should be more categories.... I've gone through my AOS but I'm tracking my friend's. He sent his on April 14th, he's yet to hear anything. Not even his check has been cashed.

 

AOS: February 2018 Applicants

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USCIS Phoenix, Arizona Lockbox
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UserName.........|Sent.|Cashd|NOA..|Fprints.|Intview..|Approved.|GC Received|Field Office|Concurrent 
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Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox 
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UserName.........|Sent.|Cashd|NOA..|Fprints.|Intview..|Approved.|GC Received|Field Office|Concurrent
.................|--/--|--/--|--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--...|

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USCIS Chicago, Illinois Lockbox
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UserName.........|Sent.|Cashd|NOA..|Fprints.|Intview..|Approved.|GC Received|Field Office|Concurrent
bonhomme.........|04/14|--/--|--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--...|



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USCIS Lincoln, Nebraska Lockbox 
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UserName.........|Sent.|Cashd|NOA..|Fprints.|Intview..|Approved.|GC Received|Field Office|Concurrent
.................|--/--|--/--|--/--|--/--/--|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--...|

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Legend:
Sent: Date AOS was mailed to USCIS
Cashd: Date your check was cashed / credit card was charged by USCIS
NOA: Receipt Notice Date Printed on your official I-797 notification
Fprints: Date assigned for fingerprinting (Bio-metrics)
Interview: Date of your interview
GC Receive: Date Oath taken

Field Office: Your local USCIS office where you will have the AOS interview

This is a good idea. An additional suggestion, try to create a google sheet. Let me know if you need help of setting it up

[AZSunshine78 437]

On 4/29/2018 at 9:21 AM, britishandusa said:

So we received our hard copies for NOA 1 but no letter for biometrics app. DOes that come separate?

Ours came about a week after the noa1, it’s a coming!

[AZSunshine78 437]

2 hours ago, Martella&T said:

So today I spent a lot of the time reading how you don't always get the update on biometrics only to receive one in the evening on Case Tracker app! Did biometrics on Friday and got an update on Monday. I know it does not mean much but it is nice!

Awesome and to us here, we get it... it means everything 🎉

 

How did your status change when it updated?

[Tella&T 183]

11 hours ago, AZSunshine78 said:

Awesome and to us here, we get it... it means everything 🎉

 

How did your status change when it updated?

Fingerprint Review Was Completed but only on https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/mycasestatus.do

on https://my.uscis.gov/account/applicant which is supposed to be more accurate, it's still 

We received your biometrics fee and are reviewing your case

And nice one about early biometrics walk-in!

[ChristaandJosh 145]

On 30/04/2018 at 11:46 AM, AZSunshine78 said:

Hey all,

 

On your biometrics form did it only have barcodes at the bottom fir AOS and AP?

 

ours doesn’t have one for EAD?

Mine was just for AOS and work permit? I applied for advance parole but just those two barcodes on the form :/

[AZSunshine78 437]

Just now, ChristaandJosh said:

Mine was just for AOS and work permit? I applied for advance parole but just those two barcodes on the form :/

It’s correct. I was wrong, those are the only two supposed to be on there

[ChristaandJosh 145]

1 minute ago, AZSunshine78 said:

It’s correct. I was wrong, those are the only two supposed to be on there

Thank you! 

How long is the appointment?

Mine is next week! 

[AZSunshine78 437]

Just now, ChristaandJosh said:

Thank you! 

How long is the appointment?

Mine is next week! 

10 minutes, tops

[Allthephils 536]

Hello all! I am putting together the packet for AoS and noticed that the guides don't mention anything about evidence of bonafide relationship. Am I missing something? I have our marriage certificate and such. I feel like in the past I have read that we need to provide proof that we share a bank account and that my husband's name is on our lease..etc..

[Nin&Way 69]

2 minutes ago, Allthephils said:

Hello all! I am putting together the packet for AoS and noticed that the guides don't mention anything about evidence of bonafide relationship. Am I missing something? I have our marriage certificate and such. I feel like in the past I have read that we need to provide proof that we share a bank account and that my husband's name is on our lease..etc..

Hey there! At this point they don’t really need a proof of relationship other than your marriage certificate and the affidavit of support from the US spouse . I did mine without the lease and pictures and all and got my gc. 

[donsun 38]

6 minutes ago, Allthephils said:

Hello all! I am putting together the packet for AoS and noticed that the guides don't mention anything about evidence of bonafide relationship. Am I missing something? I have our marriage certificate and such. I feel like in the past I have read that we need to provide proof that we share a bank account and that my husband's name is on our lease..etc..

It's in the instructions for the I-485 on the uscis site. 

[thirteenthday12 211]

Got alerted today via email and text regarding my NOA1! Hard copy soon. Not sure whether I'm a April or May filer now. 

 

Maybe I'll just lurk both.

Edited May 2, 2018 by thirteenthday12

[findme 31]

On 4/30/2018 at 9:44 PM, Christina Pizzuti said:

I suggest applying the EAD/AP together with AOS.

Based on my experience, I was able to get SSN using my I-94 and passport even before we got married. It'll take time because they need to verify it with immigration (POE). After we got married ( I already have my SSN), I then request to change my last name to my marriage name ( personal preference) which is by that time, I already had my biometrics which I showed to them as well. Even after I got my EAD then my GC I never update my SSN ( see image below for reference). Having an SSN will be a great help to establish records like DMV application or opening of bank account, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

Oh thank you for this detailed information Christina. I truely appreciate it. 

[emekus94 1,125]

Guys,
I am about to start filing for AOS and wanted to ask:

My fiance and I are getting married in a church. Do people know/have experience with using their church marriage certificate to file?
Or does USCIS only take something from the courts?

Thanks!