January 2020 - AOS Filers (merged)

[cgcrooks 64]

2 hours ago, rocoblue said:

Wow it took a long time for them to get you that. Well I just have to wait and hope it shows up in the mail like yours. Thanks for the info!!

 

Guys whoever has gone thru this a little info may help. Im planning to get my wife a driver’s license. Can she get it now? Or will it be better to wait for the AOS to be approved then get one? If so, what are the requirements? TIA

Like what was previously said, it depends on which State you are applying in. My wife couldn't even get an ID at the DMV. We live in Alaska.

[rocoblue 7]

Thanks! Yeah I guess it depends on the state. I’ll have to find out at the DMV soon.

 

34 minutes ago, Bars&Saqi said:

Guys. Was doing some stalking here on VJ to kill time, as one does...

And I found that a lot of November 2019 filers are getting RFEs for not including 2019 IRS Tax Returns/Transcripts? What is that about... We filed in January and am betting most of us did not include 2019 tax returns... really hoping not to get an RFE for something not required but who even knows with USCIS

that’s odd and unacceptable!haha. W2s for 2019 aren’t given until late of January 2020. Maybe because their case are being processed this month (February) that made them require for the 2019 IRS. Also it depends on the person handling the case I guess. We’ll have to prepare that soon. I bet one of us might need the 2019 IRS. Just in case. Hopefully not. 😂

[Bars&Saqi 120]

38 minutes ago, Letspaintcookies said:

Saw that too 🙈

We planned on letting an accountant do that stuff as soon as I get my "W2" from Germany so that we can file jointly. But if we would receive a RFE for the 2019 tax transcript then we probably have to file separately cause that would be doable online on our own in a timely manner.

I hope they get their #### together and stop doing that nonsense.

I just got my W2 and we have till April to file! So I was under the impression that we could just take it to the interview. SMH! As if Seattle doesn't have long enough wait times! By the time I get my interview I will probably have 2020 tax transcripts too LOL

[Letspaintcookies 2,310]

29 minutes ago, Bars&Saqi said:

I just got my W2 and we have till April to file! So I was under the impression that we could just take it to the interview. SMH! As if Seattle doesn't have long enough wait times! By the time I get my interview I will probably have 2020 tax transcripts too LOL

Well let's wait and see. Maybe nothing will happen 

[ImmPro 106]

22 hours ago, rocoblue said:

Thanks! Yeah I guess it depends on the state. I’ll have to find out at the DMV soon.

 

that’s odd and unacceptable!haha. W2s for 2019 aren’t given until late of January 2020. Maybe because their case are being processed this month (February) that made them require for the 2019 IRS. Also it depends on the person handling the case I guess. We’ll have to prepare that soon. I bet one of us might need the 2019 IRS. Just in case. Hopefully not. 😂

Yeah, I hope none of us get it lol. I find it very strange and from my experience it is rare that individuals would get and RFE for taxes that year before that April 15th deadline. I can tell you immigration law offices around the country keep an eye on that April 15th deadline and there's a surge of applications being sent out right before that because after the 15th you would need to include the 2019 taxes. However, before that date I can't recall ever getting an RFE for their taxes. Like someone else mentioned here it is good practice just to have updated tax return information for the interview especially after all the changes immigration is going through at the moment. Officers are being given more discretion nowadays.

 

To be honest, a lot of things depend on an officer. Might be a new guy doing some weird things lol. I have gotten some officers that let a few things slide, which I know probably should not have gone through. I have also met some officers who are lawyers and very detail oriented and will catch any little thing. Hopefully all of our files get someone efficient who does not ask for more than what is needed and just wants to go home relax and watch some Netflix lol.

 

 

[Letspaintcookies 2,310]

What did y'all do to have your case updated to fingerprint review completed after one or two days? Did y'all brought them flowers to the biometric appointment? Chocolates? Gift cards? Must have missed that note 🤷‍♀️ Still just fingerprints taken...

[complik 16]

At least you got a fingerprints appointment! 

4 hours ago, Letspaintcookies said:

What did y'all do to have your case updated to fingerprint review completed after one or two days? Did y'all brought them flowers to the biometric appointment? Chocolates? Gift cards? Must have missed that note 🤷‍♀️ Still just fingerprints taken...

 

[Bere 25]

Has anyone else not received a letter for biometrics appointment? I called USCIS and they said they sent it out on the 31st and still haven’t received anything 

[JaQueen 50]

I tracked my package with usps and my documents were delivered Jan 23rd to the Chicago lockbox. We haven’t received text/email or receipt notice in the mail.  We did file the G11145. Did anyone wait this long? 

[qrk 104]

7 minutes ago, JaQueen said:

I tracked my package with usps and my documents were delivered Jan 23rd to the Chicago lockbox. We haven’t received text/email or receipt notice in the mail.  We did file the G11145. Did anyone wait this long? 

We waited 3+ weeks before we got ours. It could be any day for you by now.

[complik 16]

10 minutes ago, JaQueen said:

I tracked my package with usps and my documents were delivered Jan 23rd to the Chicago lockbox. We haven’t received text/email or receipt notice in the mail.  We did file the G11145. Did anyone wait this long? 

Yes we waited 3.5 weeks

[igoyougoduke 1,662]

1 hour ago, JaQueen said:

I tracked my package with usps and my documents were delivered Jan 23rd to the Chicago lockbox. We haven’t received text/email or receipt notice in the mail.  We did file the G11145. Did anyone wait this long? 

it took me 23 days before i got any info

[Seanandrach 39]

2 hours ago, Bere said:

Has anyone else not received a letter for biometrics appointment? I called USCIS and they said they sent it out on the 31st and still haven’t received anything 

Yup still waiting, we have NOAs for AOS and EAD but had to send AP in again so maybe they're waiting to send noa for that before biometrics. 

[igoyougoduke 1,662]

19 minutes ago, Seanandrach said:

Yup still waiting, we have NOAs for AOS and EAD but had to send AP in again so maybe they're waiting to send noa for that before biometrics. 

dont need biometrics for AP/EAD. biometrics is only for 485 background checks 

[Bars&Saqi 120]

14 hours ago, Letspaintcookies said:

What did y'all do to have your case updated to fingerprint review completed after one or two days? Did y'all brought them flowers to the biometric appointment? Chocolates? Gift cards? Must have missed that note 🤷‍♀️ Still just fingerprints taken...

Send out all the vibes! The best Valentine will be one from USCIS that says "We have updated your case"

 

But seriously it is really annoying I know. Hopefully it updates really soon!