June 2018 AOS Filers

[hrckica 7]

Received SMS-es today with case numbers for all 4 parts (AoS, EAD, AP,  i-130). Both checks are cashed. We are on the roll! We sent it on June 20th, so it took 12 days. No too bad. 

[Laura & Chris 104]

So I had filed for AOS on June 1. And I- 131 was rejected because I forgot to sign it. Stupid me LOL, anyway I refile June 30 and I just got an NOA1 electronically for it.

Anyways I got my biometrics interview yesterday but I’ll be doing a walk-in in Seattle on the ninth. My appointment was for the 14th but I’m away that weekend.

Edited July 3, 2018 by Laura & Chris

[killadocg23 88]

Uscis received my package Friday and they charged my debit and credit cards today! Literally 2 business days wow !!!

[IncogNitro 15]

I'll be in LA tomorrow so I have the opportunity to do my Biometrics early if I walk in.  My appointment is for July 9 at 9am.

 

If I do go tomorrow, can I go at any time,or do they only let people come at 9am regardless?

[IncogNitro 15]

I went and had my Biometrics done today.  The lady on the desk questioned why I needed to do a walk-in but I told her the truth, that I needed my wife to either drive me down or be my co-driver because I'm still on a driver's permit, and that she's working on the day of the appointment and the only way we could do it then was for her to be late and have me and my 6 year old son to wait in her company's break room for 8 hours, which I could do by myself, but would be difficult for our son. It wasn't busy so she let me do it but she told me that if I need to reschedule any appointments in the future to do what it says on the notice.

 

But then she wasn't happy that my passport is expired and asked if I had any other ID. I'd brought my birth certificate but that was no good because it's not a photo ID.  The man who was doing the actual biometrics told her it was okay, but she was on a roll.  I showed her my CA driver's permit - a piece of paper with a black-and-white photocopy of the photo that will be on my licence and says "Not valid for identification" (which is why I didn't produce it initially). She was okay with that though - except to comment that I look very different.  I told her it's because I shaved this morning and on the driving permit I have about two week's of growth.

 

I was visibly shaking with nerves by the end of it because all that was going through my head is that I know from VJ and other forums that expired passports are OK, and if I do have to come back on my appointment date I'm going to be in the same boat, and our application would be stalled in purgatory for weeks or even months while I tried to get a new passport.

 

But thankfully the man who took my photos and did my fingerprinting was very nice.  As we were walking back to the booths he told me I should relax, there's no problems with my ID, and we ended up having a good chat about the World Cup and how well England are doing right now.  When we were done he wished me a good day and good luck for the game on Saturday!

 

So now the real waiting begins...

[killadocg23 88]

On 6/28/2018 at 1:58 PM, aiyappan said:

 

Received text and email today. 4 business days from acceptance  of package to text. 4 business days not bad. So what is next?

[killadocg23 88]

On 6/28/2018 at 1:58 PM, aiyappan said:

Just got the fingerprinting done today....Process was very quick and simple. Went early and got done within 15 mins.

I guess the local office here is not that busy. Also, i have heard from other forums that you could go earlier than your appointment date, and try as long as you have the notice for your appointment.

We didn't try that but probably could have worked in case you are thinking about it.

Now the big wait starts for EAD/AP and interview.

I see your at the SA office too. After you got your text and emails what was the next step?

[ooogaboooga 11]

AOS from TN:

June 25 — Package delivered at Chicago Lock Box

July 3 — Got text and email notifications (late, around 9PM)

July 5 — Both cheques cashed

 

 

[PTNyC 10]

On 7/5/2018 at 10:33 PM, IncogNitro said:

I went and had my Biometrics done today.  The lady on the desk questioned why I needed to do a walk-in but I told her the truth, that I needed my wife to either drive me down or be my co-driver because I'm still on a driver's permit, and that she's working on the day of the appointment and the only way we could do it then was for her to be late and have me and my 6 year old son to wait in her company's break room for 8 hours, which I could do by myself, but would be difficult for our son. It wasn't busy so she let me do it but she told me that if I need to reschedule any appointments in the future to do what it says on the notice.

 

But then she wasn't happy that my passport is expired and asked if I had any other ID. I'd brought my birth certificate but that was no good because it's not a photo ID.  The man who was doing the actual biometrics told her it was okay, but she was on a roll.  I showed her my CA driver's permit - a piece of paper with a black-and-white photocopy of the photo that will be on my licence and says "Not valid for identification" (which is why I didn't produce it initially). She was okay with that though - except to comment that I look very different.  I told her it's because I shaved this morning and on the driving permit I have about two week's of growth.

 

I was visibly shaking with nerves by the end of it because all that was going through my head is that I know from VJ and other forums that expired passports are OK, and if I do have to come back on my appointment date I'm going to be in the same boat, and our application would be stalled in purgatory for weeks or even months while I tried to get a new passport.

 

But thankfully the man who took my photos and did my fingerprinting was very nice.  As we were walking back to the booths he told me I should relax, there's no problems with my ID, and we ended up having a good chat about the World Cup and how well England are doing right now.  When we were done he wished me a good day and good luck for the game on Saturday!

 

So now the real waiting begins...

Glad to hear you had a good experience 

We are so nervous with all that's happening with ICE recently....one things for sure though....

Footballs coming home!

[aiyappan 6]

On 7/5/2018 at 11:35 PM, killadocg23 said:

I see your at the SA office too. After you got your text and emails what was the next step?

I waited for the hard copy of the receipts and then for the biometrics appointment receipt.

After which went to the biometrics appt. which was pretty quick and straightforward.

Now its just waiting game. No status updates after that.

[IncogNitro 15]

On 7/9/2018 at 7:30 AM, PTNyC said:

Footballs coming home!

Fingers crossed!

 

I just received email and text notifications that my I-485 has been updated:

 

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*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

There has been a recent processing action taken on your case.

Receipt Number: MSC18912673xx

Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS

Your Case Status: Testing and Interview

As of July 10, 2018, we are ready to schedule your Form I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS, Receipt Number MSC18912673xx, for an interview. We will schedule your interview and send you a notice. Please follow any instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

If your case status indicates that you are currently in this step, you have either been scheduled for an interview or are in line to be scheduled for an interview. The amount of time your application will remain in this step will vary by office and is largely determined by the number of cases ahead of yours. The interview notice will have specifics about time, location and anything you will need to bring to your interview. If your application remains pending beyond our normal processing times (as shown below) please contact our national customer service center at 1-800-375-5283. Please note that not every application/applicant will require an interview. In some instances, an interview is required by regulation and others an interview is requested because USCIS has determined that this is the most efficient means to determine eligibility. For a naturalization application the interview will include your taking the required English and/or Civics tests (unless exempt or waived).
 

• Log-in to your myUSCIS account to view your case history and understand what you can expect to happen next on your case.
• Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at under Check Processing Times.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

 

[aiyappan 6]

1 hour ago, IncogNitro said:

Fingers crossed!

 

I just received email and text notifications that my I-485 has been updated:

 

 

That is really awesome and fast! Good luck. I am still waiting for updates after the biometrics. The status still says "Fingerprint Fee Was Received". Keeping fingers crossed.

[Jqwing 0]

On 6/27/2018 at 7:44 AM, Jqwing said:

Received text and email notifications yesterday the 26th of June. 

 

Sent package - June 15

Package delivered - June 18

Checks cashed - June 26 (afternoon)

Email and text notifications - June 26 (night)

Biometrics letter received- July  12

Got my biometrics letter today and it is scheduled for Monday. Bummed because I will not be able to make and will have to reschedule

[nafazi 0]

On 6/3/2018 at 12:54 AM, June2018 said:

We just sent our AOS packet on Friday = June 1, 2018

( i-130, 130a, 485, 693, 765, and 864)

 

HI

We are also preparing the check list of forms we must submit for AOS. I came to USA on B2 visa and got married to USC after three and half months.

If you can please share the list of documents you sent for AOS package would be very much appreciated. 

 

Nafazi

[PollyC 119]

19 minutes ago, nafazi said:

HI

We are also preparing the check list of forms we must submit for AOS. I came to USA on B2 visa and got married to USC after three and half months.

If you can please share the list of documents you sent for AOS package would be very much appreciated. 

 

Nafazi

 

MUST FILE

"I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative)"    $535
"I-130A (Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary)"    
"I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status)"    $1,225
"I-864 (Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA)"    $0

OPTIONAL, BUT NOT HURT IF YOU FILE TOGETHER COS THEY WILL BE FREE IF YOU FILE TOGETHER WITH I-485

"I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization)"    $0

"I-131(Application for Travel Document)"    $0  

 

YOU CAN FILE TOGETHER OR WAIT FOR UNTIL YOU RECEIVE THE COURTESY LETTER COS THE MEDICAL REPORT JUST VALID FOR 1 YEAR ONLY

I-693 (Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record)    $0