August 2021- AOS

[TarynyPancho 4]

Hey all! I didn't see a thread for August filers yet. Thought I'd start tracking here. 

 

August 5, sent concurrent filing, including I-130, I-485, and I-131. 

August 6, Package received at Chicago Lockbox

August 8, Received text message notice of receipt. 

 

I was shocked to receive the initial receipt notice so quickly- and on a Sunday. I guess they're working overtime to get through that backlog?

 

[ToastedMuffin 4]

I'm surprised this is the only August comment so far.

 

I just mailed the whole package today with 2-day priority shipping, and it's slated to arrive on Friday. I included I-130/I-130A, I-485, I-765, I-131, I-864 (from me), and I-864 (from joint sponsor).

 

I've spent countless hours on this package meticulously reviewing, preparing, and organizing, so here's hoping it goes well! 

[TarynyPancho 4]

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8 hours ago, ToastedMuffin said:

I'm surprised this is the only August comment so far.

 

I just mailed the whole package today with 2-day priority shipping, and it's slated to arrive on Friday. I included I-130/I-130A, I-485, I-765, I-131, I-864 (from me), and I-864 (from joint sponsor).

 

I've spent countless hours on this package meticulously reviewing, preparing, and organizing, so here's hoping it goes well! 

It seems like the AOS from tourist visa is not as common, perhaps? 

 

I was in awe of how tedious the process was. We were lucky in that my mom works in law and was able to help us pour through our file and an immigration attorney she works with offered to go over our case for free- but even still, just the number of hours it took to review, prep, and organize everything was INSANE! 

 

My checks were cashed this morning! Seems like they're moving along quickly - hopefully they'll be as quick to process our paperwork as they were to process our checks!

[ToastedMuffin 4]

Actually, my wife is adjusting from a student visa. I'm not sure which is more common, the K-1/K-3 route or this one. In any case, it's awesome that your receipt notices came so fast. I hope I'm that lucky! But I'm preparing myself mentally to wait 2-4 weeks as that seems to be the norm.

[hipasia 0]

Filed for AOS, EAD, AP  through Attorney and it reached  Texas Service Center on 04 Aug 2021.

 

PD is 14 Apr 2011 in EB2 Category.  

 

Not yet received any receipt notice / Text.

[KoalityR 0]

Hi All,

 

We filed for my husband, our AOS (I-130/I-130A, I-485, I-131, I-864 (from me)) on Aug 10 (fedex 2day) delivered Aug 12, received receipt by text today, Aug 13. It was to the Chicago IL office.

Really hoping things get processes quickly for everyone :D

[ToastedMuffin 4]

Minor update to my case:

 

August 10- Shipped concurrent filing package to USCIS Chicago Lockbox

August 12- USPS delivered the package

August 15- Electronic notifications received "Your case was received"

 

Still haven't seen my checks as cashed yet, hopefully later today or sometime soon. I hope to get the paper I-797 in the next couple of weeks. Fingers crossed things are picking up a bit as it would be great if my wife's I-131 came in a little earlier than 8-10 months (but we'll see).

 

As a side note, I submitted a G-1145 form for electronic notice for both the I-130 and I-485. I used my info for the 130 and my wife's info for the 485. I received four texts from USCIS, and my wife received nothing. My guess is they just used my form because it was at the top. So it seems like it's only really necessary to include one G-1145 form for the whole package.

[Fancyaa 1]

Hi August filers - 

 

Starting our timeline below:

Aug 12, 2021- Shipped I-130/I-485 concurrent filing with I-765 and I-131
Aug 14, 2021- Delivered BY UPS

[d2dc 0]

Hello August Filers!

 

I-130 and I-485 with I-685

for both parents

 

date shipped: August 17,2021

date delivered: August 19,2021 Fedex

Edited August 19, 2021 by d2dc

[d2dc 0]

On 8/19/2021 at 3:31 PM, d2dc said:

Hello August Filers!

 

I-130 and I-485 with I-685

for both parents

 

date shipped: August 17,2021

date delivered: August 19,2021 Fedex

date receipt notice via text: August 20, 2021

date check encashed August 24, 2021

 

[jennifert 12]

Hi August filers

 

Here's my timeline..

Aug 11, 2021: Sent out packets with USPS to Chicago Lockbox (concurrent filing I-130, I-485)

Aug 16, 2021: USCIS received packets, text message sent to my husband

Aug 17, 2021: Checks cashed

Aug 17, 2021: Receipt notices sent to us via mail

Aug 30, 2021: Received letter from USCIS to set up online account

Aug 30, 2021: I saw online that my biometrics appointment is scheduled??? Obviously haven't received letter yet but I'm in shock!!

 

With that said, I wish everyone the best of luck and a speedy process and hopefully we have some more AOS filers that will join this thread soon!

[TarynyPancho 4]

13 hours ago, jennifert said:

Hi August filers

 

Here's my timeline..

Aug 11, 2021: Sent out packets with USPS to Chicago Lockbox (concurrent filing I-130, I-485)

Aug 16, 2021: USCIS received packets, text message sent to my husband

Aug 17, 2021: Checks cashed

Aug 17, 2021: Receipt notices sent to us via mail

Aug 30, 2021: Received letter from USCIS to set up online account

Aug 30, 2021: I saw online that my biometrics appointment is scheduled??? Obviously haven't received letter yet but I'm in shock!!

 

With that said, I wish everyone the best of luck and a speedy process and hopefully we have some more AOS filers that will join this thread soon!

That's awesome! I got my letter to open the online account yesterday, and after reading your post I rushed to check ours as well. Our biometrics appointment is set for the 22nd of next month! So fast! We still haven't received the letter, but they upload a PDF version in the case history. 

[TarynyPancho 4]

On 8/9/2021 at 3:25 AM, TarynyPancho said:

Hey all! I didn't see a thread for August filers yet. Thought I'd start tracking here. 

 

August 5, sent concurrent filing, including I-130, I-485, and I-131. 

August 6, Package received at Chicago Lockbox

August 8, Received text message notice of receipt. 

 

I was shocked to receive the initial receipt notice so quickly- and on a Sunday. I guess they're working overtime to get through that backlog?

 

Some updates since my last post. Glad to say we're wrapping up August with more good news!

August 30, Received letter to open online account.

August 31, On checking online account, discovered that biometrics have been scheduled! 

 

Looking ahead...

September 22, Biometrics appointment 

 

[jennifert 12]

2 minutes ago, TarynyPancho said:

That's awesome! I got my letter to open the online account yesterday, and after reading your post I rushed to check ours as well. Our biometrics appointment is set for the 22nd of next month! So fast! We still haven't received the letter, but they upload a PDF version in the case history. 

The link to the pdf doesn’t work for me  I just got to be patient until the letter arrives…

[TarynyPancho 4]

 

2 minutes ago, jennifert said:

The link to the pdf doesn’t work for me  I just got to be patient until the letter arrives…

Ugh, that's so annoying! Here's hoping it will come soon. Our timelines otherwise seem pretty close, so here's hoping biometrics for you will be some time next month as well.