July 2021 - AOS Filers

[Sarge2155 4,584]

Another month another round of AOS submissions. Please be aware that this checklist is NOT all inclusive and you must consult the USCIS website to crosscheck this checklist against/with. The AOS process has been confusing since the pandemic hit, not to mention the added politics. So please I want to stress that you only use this check sheet as a starting point and guide if you will. The USCIS site will be the final guide. Please ensure that you check your forms for the correct versions and editions because if you use the wrong forms USCIS will reject your application and send it back to you. This is easily checked on the USCIS website prior to downloading your forms. You should also ONLY download your forms from the USCIS website.  The current and correct fees can also be ascertained from the USCIS website   

 

 

AOS Checklist

• Cover Letter listing Table of Contents
• (Check Payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security - $1,225.00) 

 

Form I-485 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)

• Form G-1145  
• Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page 
• Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp 
• Copy of NOA2 Approval letter (from K1 process) 
• I-94 
• Copy of beneficiary's Birth Certificate 
• translation of birth certificate (if needed)
• Certified copy of Marriage License 
• Passport Photos (2) name written on the back 
• Copy of DS-3025   

 

Form I-864 (completed and signed by USC) (goes with form I-485)

• Proof of USC's citizenship (copy of birth certificate, copy of passport bio page, or other)
• 2020 (current tax year), 2019 (optional), and 2018 (optional) Tax Return (with W-2) or Transcripts (transcripts are better if you can get them)
• Employment Verification letter (updated one - not the one used during K1 process) 
• Pay stubs (last 3 months)   

 

Form I-765 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)

• Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page 
• Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp 
• I-94 
• Passport Photos (2) name written on the back 
• Copy of NOA2 (from K1 process)
• Be sure to use the correct filing code of (c)(9) if this code applies to you. The I-765 instructions explains all the codes in detail. If you are filing under a different code (other than (c)(9) the fee for your AOS will not be correct and USCIS will reject your entire packet.

 

Form I-131 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)

• Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page 
• Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp 
• I-94 
• Passport Photos (2) name written on the back 
• Copy of NOA2 (from K1 process    

 

Be sure to double check for the current fees as fees do sometimes increase and they can change on a dime so please check. Additionally, check the forms as listed above i.e., current version and or edition date, there have been many changes to various forms. Consider sending tax transcripts instead of the 1040, and W2's. Also consider preparing a cover letter for each form in addition to the main cover letter. 

Make sure you send long form birth certificates and not the short form.  Hope this helps in your preparation of your AOS. When in doubt ask questions.

 

Please consider filing the I-131 and the I-765 even if you don't think you'll need them right now. You never know what changes your life will have on down the road, so I recommend you file these two forms from the start. There is no extra charge to file them with your AOS and it's better to submit them all at once.  There has been much confusion coming out of USCIS, partly due to Covid-19 and partly self-inflicted. This confusion filters on down to the people filing for AOS. The above listing is subject to change at a moment’s notice so please check, recheck and check again BEFORE you send off your packet for any last-minute changes.

 

 

Congratulations on a successful submission of your AOS packet!

[Mrs. Cristiano 42]

Woohoo.. Finally..July 2021 - AOS filers thread!

 

I've just sent out my AOS and combo cards applications by USPS and payment by USPS money order on 07/02. Let's rock this waiting game! Wish you all best of luck for all the AOS filers. ❤❤

 

Btw, Happy 4th of July everybody!! (In 30 mins)

[Sarge2155 4,584]

56 minutes ago, Mrs. Cristiano said:

Woohoo.. Finally..July 2021 - AOS filers thread!

 

I've just sent out my AOS and combo cards applications by USPS and payment by USPS money order on 07/02. Let's rock this waiting game! Wish you all best of luck for all the AOS filers. ❤❤

 

Btw, Happy 4th of July everybody!! (In 30 mins)

Looks like you are the first one here and congratulations  on your submission. Yeah let's rock!

[Olislusan 11]

Congratulations for those who applied already!
I have everything ready but the Marriage Certificate which is dragging a lot in NYC, 3 weeks and still nothing.

[Gen0718 1]

Hi guys! We just sent out our AOS in July 4th and arrived today (July 6, 2021) in Chicago lockbox. 

[RishDan 77]

On 7/3/2021 at 8:32 PM, Mrs. Cristiano said:

Woohoo.. Finally..July 2021 - AOS filers thread!

 

I've just sent out my AOS and combo cards applications by USPS and payment by USPS money order on 07/02. Let's rock this waiting game! Wish you all best of luck for all the AOS filers. ❤❤

 

Btw, Happy 4th of July everybody!! (In 30 mins)

I love your energy !!! 
happy to be here on this group, I arrived the US on K-1 visa and finally got our marriage certificate today after 3 weeks actually.( CA state ) 

I did a lot of reading and research beforehand to understand the AOS and EAD process and it’s actually a bit confusing. 
Will start filling our forms today and send it out soon! 
Got a lot of tips and helpful hints from this group intro by @Sarge2155

Good luck  to everyone 👍🏼👍🏼

[Mrs. Cristiano 42]

 

20 hours ago, Olislusan said:

Congratulations for those who applied already!
I have everything ready but the Marriage Certificate which is dragging a lot in NYC, 3 weeks and still nothing.

Getting the Marriage Cert in NYC is a liiiil bit of nerve wrecking. But hang on tight! I'm sure your MC will be sent soon. Be faithful and a lil more often of pushing to the city clerk I guess ?

 

Best of luck! ❤❤

[Mrs. Cristiano 42]

17 hours ago, Gen0718 said:

Hi guys! We just sent out our AOS in July 4th and arrived today (July 6, 2021) in Chicago lockbox. 

Yeaaayy.. Congrats for another milestone! Let's hope so this wait won't take too long. Keep yourself busy everyday till u dont even notice that ur NOA is in ur mailbox! ❤❤

[Mrs. Cristiano 42]

1 hour ago, RishDan said:

I love your energy !!! 
happy to be here on this group, I arrived the US on K-1 visa and finally got our marriage certificate today after 3 weeks actually.( CA state ) 

I did a lot of reading and research beforehand to understand the AOS and EAD process and it’s actually a bit confusing. 
Will start filling our forms today and send it out soon! 
Got a lot of tips and helpful hints from this group intro by @Sarge2155

Good luck  to everyone 👍🏼👍🏼

Thank you brother! 

 

Trust me you will find a way out of any kind of questions u have in this forum. They are great!

 

Best of luck for you and your SO! ❤❤

[Sarge2155 4,584]

Looks like its gonna be "hotter than July" in here welcome all July filers!

[RishDan 77]

Hello ! 
can anyone confirm this section2.  on I-485 form please ? 
I’m on a K-1 visa and I think my selection should be (No) for section 2. Right ? 

[kmr5 11]

My package was delivered 07/06 and money was charged and I received text messages with receipt numbers today 07/09. However I only got texts for i-485, i-130, and i-131 but none for i-765. Should I be worried or just wait for the mail?

[Sarge2155 4,584]

59 minutes ago, kmr5 said:

My package was delivered 07/06 and money was charged and I received text messages with receipt numbers today 07/09. However I only got texts for i-485, i-130, and i-131 but none for i-765. Should I be worried or just wait for the mail?

No need to worry in fact consider yourself lucky to get numbers any numbers so quickly.  The other number will be along shortly. No need to be alarmed!

[kmr5 11]

10 minutes ago, Sarge2155 said:

No need to worry in fact consider yourself lucky to get numbers any numbers so quickly.  The other number will be along shortly. No need to be alarmed!

Sounds good thanks so much!! 😁 I did get it pretty quickly now praying for everything that is to come! 

[Benedicte 5]

Congrats to all ❤️ 

 

I was happy to write we sent our package yesterday BUT I just realized we forgot the main cover letter and the payment!!! 😢 So I guess we have to wait for the package to come back...
Should we wait for it to come back or should we send a new package with everything this time ? (going to curse myself for a while on that one...)