APRIL 2020 AOS FILERS

[malajoe 100]

well organized. Thats pretty dope. 

[malajoe 100]

58 minutes ago, Ameriaussie said:

Anyone here didn't send in i-693 with their original packet? We filed 3 weeks after getting married (1 week after insurance proof received) so we didn't send in the i-693. Heard somewhere that it can be supplemented at a later time. Is that true? Either way, we received 4 text notifs 2 days ago. I am just front running this just in case. Thanks guys.

You will be fine. At some point you will get a reminder about it. It can either be done and mailed in or do can take it with you to the interview.

[Gak 24]

3 hours ago, Raluca&Will said:

Thank you!

Same as above but I had to include my foreign tax transcript as well. Also, instead of tax returns, I attached my husband's tax transcripts from IRS directly because the instruction was asking for tax transcripts. (see the copied instruction below)

 

"You must provide an IRS transcript(s) of your Federal income tax returns for the most recent tax year and the IRS transcript(s) of the household members whose income you are including. For information on obtaining federal income tax transcripts without a fee, see https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript. You may also use IRS Form 4506-T to request tax transcripts from the IRS. You are not required to have the IRS certify the transcript or photocopy unless we specifically instruct you to do so; a plain transcript is acceptable."

 

Also, the instruction says this (copied directly):

"Evidence. At the time of filing, you must submit all evidence and supporting documentation listed in the What Evidence Must You Submit and Specific Instructions sections of these Instructions. If you will be submitting the same documentation (such as tax return transcripts or birth certifications) for the I-485 or the I-864, you do not need to submit the documentation multiple times."

 

But I ended up submitting duplicate evidence (no reasoning behind). My application has not been accepted yet and I am still waiting to hear back from USCIS.

Edited April 24, 2020 by Gak

[malajoe 100]

1 hour ago, Rambava said:

Nicely done. Glad to see another person was aware and did the I 864EZ.

[malajoe 100]

17 minutes ago, malajoe said:

well organized. Thats pretty dope. 

Latest from the USCIS website

 

APR
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USCIS Offices Preparing to Reopen on June 4

On March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services temporarily suspended in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and application support centers (ASCs) to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). USCIS is readying offices to reopen on or after June 4.

Edited April 24, 2020 by malajoe

[Rambava 73]

42 minutes ago, malajoe said:

Nicely done. Glad to see another person was aware and did the I 864EZ.

Thanks. And yes initially I did I864 when I didn't know about that. But the EZ is really easy! Lol 😜

[YvetteS 178]

42 minutes ago, Rambava said:

Thanks. And yes initially I did I864 when I didn't know about that. But the EZ is really easy! Lol 😜

Who should complete the I864EZ? 

Is it only for people adjusting status from certain visa types?

[malajoe 100]

44 minutes ago, Rambava said:

Thanks. And yes initially I did I864 when I didn't know about that. But the EZ is really easy! Lol 😜

Same here. He we're qualified to do it so hey

[Rambava 73]

45 minutes ago, YvetteS said:

Who should complete the I864EZ? 

Is it only for people adjusting status from certain visa types?

I think it's for people who are supporting the adjustment of status relying on their income only and no assets. And the income of petitioner only and not the beneficiary as far as I know. 

[Riley and SP 17]

Hello! I am new here! So nice to find this forum! 

My boyfriend and I got married February 14, 2020 - so happy we were able to do everything and have our friends and families over before the Corona virus started. 
We were ready to file for AOS (I am currently on F-1 visa) in March but then we found out about the public charge rule and needed to collect the extra evidence. Finally, ready to file next week. 
 

I have a few questions about the degrees equivalency. 
I am currently in my last year in law school in the US so I attached my current law school transcript. I also have my first law degrees from the UK and Bulgaria, and attached the degrees with translations and evaluations. I am worried about the equivalency thing - I had my foreign degree evaluated by LSAC (law school admission counsel) when I applied to US law school. I paid over $200 at the time for the evaluation - it was done three years ago. So, I am wondering whether can attached the equivalency I have from LSAC? 
Their process was pretty strict - my foreign universities needed to sent the degrees in sealed envelopes, etc. And if that’s enough to get at any law school in the US, it should be enough for USCIS, right? 
 

Proof of language proficiency - I attached an old IELTS test result from 2015. Also, my UK degree was obtained in English and I am currently in US law school studying in English - should that be enough for USCIS? 
 

I saw many of you talking about credit report and credit score. I simply logged into my Experian account and downloaded pdf of my credit report. The credit report has the credit score on it? Do we really need separate document for the credit score? 
Also, does anyone know what is considered good credit score for USCIS? Mine is 672 this month but it fluctuates between 660-670. I started building credit history two years ago, but have quite a lot student loans for law school (obtained with co-signer) and recently accrued - little bit over $10,000 credit card debts following wedding expenses and flying family over for the wedding. Currently, I don’t have any assets. Only prospects for the future - I do have an offer letter from American top 50 law firm for the summer which should turn into permanent employment next year after graduation. My husband is a surgical resident and although also has great prospects for earning potential, right now his residency salary is less than $60,000 and he is also buried in student loans for medical school. So, right now we are both buried in student loans but on paper have great prospects for the future. I hope that will suffice for USCIS. Can’t help it but to freak out and I should be studying for finals rights now. 🙈
 

[Rambava 73]

25 minutes ago, Riley and SP said:

Hello! I am new here! So nice to find this forum! 

My boyfriend and I got married February 14, 2020 - so happy we were able to do everything and have our friends and families over before the Corona virus started. 
We were ready to file for AOS (I am currently on F-1 visa) in March but then we found out about the public charge rule and needed to collect the extra evidence. Finally, ready to file next week. 
 

I have a few questions about the degrees equivalency. 
I am currently in my last year in law school in the US so I attached my current law school transcript. I also have my first law degrees from the UK and Bulgaria, and attached the degrees with translations and evaluations. I am worried about the equivalency thing - I had my foreign degree evaluated by LSAC (law school admission counsel) when I applied to US law school. I paid over $200 at the time for the evaluation - it was done three years ago. So, I am wondering whether can attached the equivalency I have from LSAC? 
Their process was pretty strict - my foreign universities needed to sent the degrees in sealed envelopes, etc. And if that’s enough to get at any law school in the US, it should be enough for USCIS, right? 
 

Proof of language proficiency - I attached an old IELTS test result from 2015. Also, my UK degree was obtained in English and I am currently in US law school studying in English - should that be enough for USCIS? 
 

I saw many of you talking about credit report and credit score. I simply logged into my Experian account and downloaded pdf of my credit report. The credit report has the credit score on it? Do we really need separate document for the credit score? 
Also, does anyone know what is considered good credit score for USCIS? Mine is 672 this month but it fluctuates between 660-670. I started building credit history two years ago, but have quite a lot student loans for law school (obtained with co-signer) and recently accrued - little bit over $10,000 credit card debts following wedding expenses and flying family over for the wedding. Currently, I don’t have any assets. Only prospects for the future - I do have an offer letter from American top 50 law firm for the summer which should turn into permanent employment next year after graduation. My husband is a surgical resident and although also has great prospects for earning potential, right now his residency salary is less than $60,000 and he is also buried in student loans for medical school. So, right now we are both buried in student loans but on paper have great prospects for the future. I hope that will suffice for USCIS. Can’t help it but to freak out and I should be studying for finals rights now. 🙈
 

I944 instructions talk about equivalency documents and NACES. Don't quote me on this but the point of them putting a link in an official document tells me that they want an accredited organization from NACES doing it. So if yours is accredited then you should be good. 

Regarding English scores IELTS scores should be good proof for it. I was gonna give TOEFL scores myself but I never kept the score card. I ended up giving just my highschool courses for languages as proof. 

I also just downloaded and printed the report and the score from Experian. That is the best way imo as the score and the report are together given by one of the three bureaus. I don't know the requirements if any on what the score should be but I wouldn't worry about it too much as long as you have one!

[Riley and SP 17]

Thanks for your reply. 
 

I also think Experian report and score should be fine - Experian is one of the three major credit bureaus. I just got confused reading that people are submitting separate credit reports and scores.

 

I looked again at my degree evaluations. It’s says the evaluation was provided by the American Associations of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers (AACRAO).  The report even contains pages with pictures of the envelopes showing that the transcripts were sent directly from the issuing institution.

I just check - AACRAO is not a NACES member but it is listed under professional associations that are part of the community. 🤔 

I hope that is legit enough for USCIS. 
 

Edited April 25, 2020 by Riley and SP

[malajoe 100]

17 hours ago, Riley and SP said:

Hello! I am new here! So nice to find this forum! 

My boyfriend and I got married February 14, 2020 - so happy we were able to do everything and have our friends and families over before the Corona virus started. 
We were ready to file for AOS (I am currently on F-1 visa) in March but then we found out about the public charge rule and needed to collect the extra evidence. Finally, ready to file next week. 
 

I have a few questions about the degrees equivalency. 
I am currently in my last year in law school in the US so I attached my current law school transcript. I also have my first law degrees from the UK and Bulgaria, and attached the degrees with translations and evaluations. I am worried about the equivalency thing - I had my foreign degree evaluated by LSAC (law school admission counsel) when I applied to US law school. I paid over $200 at the time for the evaluation - it was done three years ago. So, I am wondering whether can attached the equivalency I have from LSAC? 
Their process was pretty strict - my foreign universities needed to sent the degrees in sealed envelopes, etc. And if that’s enough to get at any law school in the US, it should be enough for USCIS, right? 
 

Proof of language proficiency - I attached an old IELTS test result from 2015. Also, my UK degree was obtained in English and I am currently in US law school studying in English - should that be enough for USCIS? 
 

I saw many of you talking about credit report and credit score. I simply logged into my Experian account and downloaded pdf of my credit report. The credit report has the credit score on it? Do we really need separate document for the credit score? 
Also, does anyone know what is considered good credit score for USCIS? Mine is 672 this month but it fluctuates between 660-670. I started building credit history two years ago, but have quite a lot student loans for law school (obtained with co-signer) and recently accrued - little bit over $10,000 credit card debts following wedding expenses and flying family over for the wedding. Currently, I don’t have any assets. Only prospects for the future - I do have an offer letter from American top 50 law firm for the summer which should turn into permanent employment next year after graduation. My husband is a surgical resident and although also has great prospects for earning potential, right now his residency salary is less than $60,000 and he is also buried in student loans for medical school. So, right now we are both buried in student loans but on paper have great prospects for the future. I hope that will suffice for USCIS. Can’t help it but to freak out and I should be studying for finals rights now. 🙈
 

The issue with the credit report and credit score is that most people adjusting don't have an SSN. I was able to get my husband's when i called over the phone. I added him on my credit card last October as an authorized user and his credit score is already 756. I was surprised. We are from an English Speak island so sent information from his high school diploma. 

[ckriera 6]

Sent everything on Wednesday, 4/22 and should arrive today. A little nervous about the I-944, but we feel pretty good about everything else!

[malajoe 100]

1 hour ago, ckriera said:

Sent everything on Wednesday, 4/22 and should arrive today. A little nervous about the I-944, but we feel pretty good about everything else!

 

1 hour ago, ckriera said:

Sent everything on Wednesday, 4/22 and should arrive today. A little nervous about the I-944, but we feel pretty good about everything else!

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