August 2020 - AOS Filers

[Sarge2155 4,587]

33 minutes ago, Maria002 said:

I would like to know which office process the AOS, EAD and AP?  All my receipt numbers starts with MSC.

NBC processes the EAD/AP and your local field office will handle the I-485 interview.

[KittyKat3072 235]

8 hours ago, partyintheUSA said:

This is the strongest indicator to me that it's not yet required on their end, regardless of what the employee said on the phone. USCIS has updated the site since the last court ruling and did not make a change to the injunction page or provide the form for download. They've done both in the past when they required the form.

 

It seems more likely to me that the employee was just as confused about 944 as everyone else and therefore said "yes, it's required" because the alternatives "I don't know" and "no" (if it ends up being yes) both make them look bad. No harm in saying yes (except making a bunch of people on the internet nervous! 😂)

 

With the exception of @KittyKat3072 's crazy quick turnaround (did you file with 944?), we're all still comfortably in the window for not seeing any activity yet... 

No we didn't file with the i-944. Also, just a few minutes ago we received our three texts from USCIS for notification of receipt.  🥳🥳🥳

I'll update my timeline when I get the physical i-797.

[Jacobo 122]

11 hours ago, Jacobo said:

Anything can happen with immigration procedures with USCIS. There is not black or white, but a grayscale: In my case, my husband and I filed concurrently I-130 and I-485, and included two checks. We did include the I-944 because we didn’t know that we didn’t have to include it. Anyway, USCIS received the package on August 1st. The check for the I-130 was cashed out on August 28th, but the check for the I-485 was not (and haven’t been cashed out yet). I chatted with them yesterday through Emma (Live Agent), because we thought they had rejected the I-485, but fortunately, a USCIS agent gave me the receipt numbers for both I-130 and I-485 and told me that they are experiencing delays (they accepted the I-485 on Aug 26th!), and for that reason, they hadn’t cashed the check for the I-485. Finally, they told me that we should receive the NOAs by the end of this week. And well, waiting also for the money to be withdrawn from the bank account for the I-485. 

USCIS cashed the I-485 check today at 3:00 pm EST. Now, both checks (I-130 & I-485) have been cashed out. The former was cashed 28 days after filing, and the latter, 32 days after filing. So yes, USCIS can cash checks on different days. Cashing a check first, and the other one later, doesn't necessarily mean a rejection for one of the forms being filed.

[partyintheUSA 86]

2 hours ago, Carolina G said:

Hi 
 

I am new to this forum. I have concurrently filed my i485 as well as my I-130 along with the optional applications of I-131 and i-765.

 

My AOS package was delivered Aug 20th.

i have not seen my cash checked as of yet nor have I received any text messages or physical notices indicating receipt of my application . 
 

Has anyone started receiving or seeing action on their side for those have applied around the time period I have? 

Welcome!

 

There has been at least one application in that time frame (delivered 19th) that has been processed and the sender has received texts, so it could come any day. However we also filed 130/485, package delivered on the 19th, and haven't heard anything yet.

 

There are a number of variables that determine how applications get processed (it's not just first come first serve by delivery date). Unfortunately I think concurrent 130/485 applications are one of the longest to initially process. Based on other timelines from June/July, I'm going to follow up if I haven't seen our card charged by the end of next week as the general window appears to be ˜15-20 days until payment processing, but in this thread alone there have been examples of both quicker and slower! 

 

The order is usually: payment processed, then texts a few days later, then physical notices a few days to weeks after that.

[Super Heros 12]

They will sent the entire packet back to you and keep nothing. 

[Jacobo 122]

3 hours ago, Carolina G said:

Hi 

 

I concurrently filed and realized I an outdated edition of the I-765 Form. Assuming my I-485 gets approved I should be able to include my NOA I-485  when I resend the new edition I-765 so I do not need to pay a fee.

 

Lastly when you get a rejection for an outdated I-765 do they send back the filed 

outdated application for the I-765 and it’s supporting documents? Do they hold on to the supporting documents? The reason I ask is I am not sure if I need to recreate my I-765 application or if I just need to completed the new edition I-765 form with my approved NOA for the I-485? I would think it would just be the form if they do not send back the supporting documents I have already sent to them? 
 

I hope I don’t need to reprint 2 passport photos and regather all my supporting documents. Would appreciate if anyone can share 

Hello Caro

 

If your AOS package was delivered on Aug 20th (as I could read on a post above), your I-765 will NOT be rejected. USCIS will accept the 12/26/19 edition (the outdated one) if it is postmarked before Aug 25, 2020. So keep calm and cheer up! Everything‘s gonna be all right!

[Tigerlily87 40]

My package is in Addison,IL right now.  I will feel a little bit better once I see the delivered notice 

[Sarge2155 4,587]

Never to early to start thinking about your AOS (I-485) interview here are a few things I would like to share with you in case you are drawing blanks on what you will take to your interview. Although my interview was waived I was still prepared to attend so I am sharing what I was going to bring to my interview. Since I did not use it it'll be used during ROC provided we have a interview then. I have posted this before, but it's most handy to post in your own thread so the people can find it readily. Lot's of items won't apply to you and I understand younger couples won't have near the amount of items. USCIS does expect you to have basic items that married couples produce together, so if you don't have it you only can bring what you have. Good luck to you all and I hope my little tidbits help you plan for your interviews:

 

 

I broke our materials down into folders (different colors) and carried them in a nice camo bag I had laying around. I prepared a master legend or key if you will so when the IO asks for a document or an evidence, I can look on my sheet and locate which color folder it is located in and pull the folder out and locate the document to give to the IO. Here are the documents I am taking:

 

All forms I-797C (Notice of Actions for AOS) included a I-797 NOA2 for the K1 also cause if you'll notice the interview sheet says bring EVERYTHING, they ever sent to you so we are electing to bring all but the kitchen sink!!!!!

 

Complete copy of the AOS packet and ALL supporting documents

Current year 2019 tax transcript

Job verification letter

2 months of pay stubs

retirement pay letters (if applicable to you)

USC passport

LPRs arrival documents to include K1 visa and I-94

USC B/C

marriage license

SS card in married name

military ID card (if applicable to you)

divorce decree (if applicable to you) both USC and LPR

health, dental and vision insurance

life insurances both for USC and LPR listing each other as beneficiaries

ROM (report of marriage) this is Philippines specific

last will and testament to include Texas advance directive and power of attorney (this is also great for ROC)

utility bills with both names

bank statements savings and checking

joint credit cards (actual card as statement does not list who made a charge)

large purchases receipt (furniture with both names on it)

assorted mail LPR has received at her present location we share

and finally, the entire copy of the K1 packet to include all documentation

 

There is no rental agreement or mortgage contract with both names because I owned our house before we married so I included a mortgage statement to show when the house was purchased before, we married! I also used the term LPR as my wife has her GC already. Several documents will be redundant because I did not want to break open the entire AOS packet until and if I need to.

 

Like I said we threw in everything but the kitchen sink and I would have included that had it fit inside my handy carry bag. As you know with my luck that I have had throughout this visa journey I can't be to unprepared. My motto "better to have it and not need it, then to need it and not have it!!!!!

 

Hope this helps everyone!!!!!

[OhWow 83]

58 minutes ago, Sarge2155 said:

Never to early to start thinking about your AOS (I-485) interview here are a few things I would like to share with you in case you are drawing blanks on what you will take to your interview. Although my interview was waived I was still prepared to attend so I am sharing what I was going to bring to my interview. Since I did not use it it'll be used during ROC provided we have a interview then. I have posted this before, but it's most handy to post in your own thread so the people can find it readily. Lot's of items won't apply to you and I understand younger couples won't have near the amount of items. USCIS does expect you to have basic items that married couples produce together, so if you don't have it you only can bring what you have. Good luck to you all and I hope my little tidbits help you plan for your interviews:

That was super generous of you! Thank you so much!

[Sarge2155 4,587]

21 minutes ago, OhWow said:

That was super generous of you! Thank you so much!

Any little thing I can do to help and give back to people I try to do. I've been there and I know exactly what you are feeling during these trying times. I love to see everyone succeed and if I can give you an edge in that I'm happy!

[theflyhigh 63]

On 9/1/2020 at 11:29 AM, cariger8989 said:

 

 

I am not at home right now. But if I remember correctly, the notice date on Bio was 24th and I received it on 28th.

Thanks. Did they also updated your case status online? @cariger8989

[Tigerlily87 40]

My package got there. It was received by someone named Holmes

[Sarge2155 4,587]

2 minutes ago, Tigerlily87 said:

My package got there. It was received by someone named Holmes

Very good now try to enjoy your journey! It's not to late to submit your EAD/AP if you have not already.

Edited September 3, 2020 by Sarge2155

[Cilllah 476]

I am still waiting for those pesky text messages so I know they accepted my packets sans I-944. Biting my nails!

[Cilllah 476]

2 minutes ago, Carolina G said:

When did they receive your package? You haven’t received any text message for any of your packets? Also has the check been cashed atleast? If so hopefully soon 

They received it Friday morning (8/28) so I know that I am still within the normal time and not to worry yet. No checks cashed but that can take upwards of 20 days I have seen here so I am not expecting my checks to be cashed just yet. I am waiting on those text messages right now.