September 2021 - AOS Filers

[boy2aman 89]

13 minutes ago, AndrAlb said:

Hello y’all 

Just a small question. Do you have the affidavit of support uploaded online on myUSCIS account? Cause I have the taxes only. 

I don't see our affidavit of support uploaded to our online account. It just shows the supporting documents like the 1040's and all that stuff but not the actual application. 

[AndrAlb 68]

1 minute ago, The.locd.doc said:

I’m not too sure why but it seems that the I-864 and related documents aren’t showing up online for a lot of people, me included. So I wouldn’t worry too much

Thank you!! That definitely is reassuring! It is strange because I saw so many people get RFEd for the affidavit lately and I just went to check mine and it’s not there 😂 

[gamma50g 50]

Looks like tomorrow is a federal holiday (Columbus Day). I don't think checks will be encashed tomorrow.

[Onelife786 54]

2 hours ago, AndrAlb said:

Hello y’all 

Just a small question. Do you have the affidavit of support uploaded online on myUSCIS account? Cause I have the taxes only. 

We only received online access code for I-130, only documents that showing is photos THATS IT. we sent bunch of documents, nothing there

[RoxyJen 49]

Hey everyone! We sent our file on Sept 27, was received on the 28th, NOA receipt is dated Sept 30th, I received my online access on Oct 1st and have my Biometrics on Oct 26th, things are moving fast but don't wanna get too excited 

[The.locd.doc 50]

5 hours ago, RoxyJen said:

Hey everyone! We sent our file on Sept 27, was received on the 28th, NOA receipt is dated Sept 30th, I received my online access on Oct 1st and have my Biometrics on Oct 26th, things are moving fast but don't wanna get too excited 

Oh wow! Fast indeed! Welcome 😁

[googly3 16]

10 hours ago, The.locd.doc said:

Oh wow! Fast indeed! Welcome 😁

Seriously, things have moved really quickly for some applicants in August and September. I've scrolled through May June's posts and people are getting their biometric appointments just now. 

 

Side question - after you've set up your myuscis account - does it send you automatic notifications (email/text) in case there's an update on the case? I feel like I'm driving myself crazy checking for status updates 3 times a day and it would be nice if they auto notify. Need to chill lol.

[Yorkie62 54]

I thought I'd just add my timeline in here for everyone.  

 

Submitted AOS packet (including I-765 and I-131) based on marriage to a USC.

 

09/15/21 - Sent packet via USPS to Chicago lockbox

09/22/21 - Priority date

09/26/21 - Text/email confirmation of receipt by USCIS

09/28/21 - Checks cashed by USCIS

09/28/21 - Notice date for online account

09/30/21 - Received I-797C for I-485, I-765, I-131 and I-130 in mail

10/09/21 - USCIS online account updates to schedule biometrics

11/01/21 - Biometrics appointment (Brooklyn, NY)

 

A few points.

I'm currently in NYC and will be moving to Seattle next year. I know these are two of the more long-waiting FOs, so I'll let people know how they are and how the address change goes if that's a factor.

I've been using the Case Tracker app, which is not a USCIS product, but seems to work well.

I did not submit my I-693 at the time of filing.

Spouse and I did everything ourselves. It's a relatively simple case, no criminal record,  the relationship bona fides were easy and we also both speak English as a first language.

I mailed the packet via USPS and delivery was estimated at three days. They lost tracking, said it would be late and couldn't give me an answer as to where it was. It never got scanned by a distribution center after it left NJ. They were no help whatsoever. I finally got a delivery notification on the 09/23/21, but my priority date from USCIS is 09/22. It's only a delay of a few days, but it's the stress of not knowing and not being able to get a real answer that was bad. I will 100% be using FedEx or UPS for future documents.

Edited October 11, 2021 by Yorkie62

[Onelife786 54]

25 minutes ago, Yorkie62 said:

I thought I'd just add my timeline in here for everyone.  

 

Submitted AOS packet (including I-765 and I-131) based on marriage to a USC.

 

09/15/21 - Sent packet via USPS to Chicago lockbox

09/22/21 - Priority date

09/26/21 - Text/email confirmation of receipt by USCIS

09/28/21 - Checks cashed by USCIS

09/28/21 - Notice date for online account

09/30/21 - Received I-797C for I-485, I-765, I-131 and I-130 in mail

10/09/21 - USCIS online account updates to schedule biometrics

11/01/21 - Biometrics appointment (Brooklyn, NY)

 

A few points.

I'm currently in NYC and will be moving to Seattle next year. I know these are two of the more long-waiting FOs, so I'll let people know how they are and how the address change goes if that's a factor.

I've been using the Case Tracker app, which is not a USCIS product, but seems to work well.

I did not submit my I-693 at the time of filing.

Spouse and I did everything ourselves. It's a relatively simple case, no criminal record,  the relationship bona fides were easy and we also both speak English as a first language.

I mailed the packet via USPS and delivery was estimated at three days. They lost tracking, said it would be late and couldn't give me an answer as to where it was. It never got scanned by a distribution center after it left NJ. They were no help whatsoever. I finally got a delivery notification on the 09/23/21, but my priority date from USCIS is 09/22. It's only a delay of a few days, but it's the stress of not knowing and not being able to get a real answer that was bad. I will 100% be using FedEx or UPS for future documents.

We also did not send I-693

 

Hoping that they will ask if they need us to do

 

________________________

Sent packet:

09/24/2021 - Fedex overnight service $104

10/02/2021 - Money gone from account (sent two CITIBANK cheques (not money order nor credit card))

10/04/2021 - Four letters received. Aknowledgement/receipts for I-130, I-485, I-765 and I-131

10/08/2021 - Online USCIS website status checked by entering recept number (Biometrics Appointment was Scheduled on 2nd Oct

10/09/2021 : Received 2 letters, biometrics and online access code letters together (biometrics appointment is on 27th Oct.)

 

 Applied as spouse to USC, no dependents, no kids, first marriage ever, married since 5 years, we lived 5 years in the UK, British citizen.

(Self made application - no lawyers/solicitors)

[The.locd.doc 50]

4 hours ago, googly3 said:

Seriously, things have moved really quickly for some applicants in August and September. I've scrolled through May June's posts and people are getting their biometric appointments just now. 

 

Side question - after you've set up your myuscis account - does it send you automatic notifications (email/text) in case there's an update on the case? I feel like I'm driving myself crazy checking for status updates 3 times a day and it would be nice if they auto notify. Need to chill lol.

Haha I completely understand! Yes once you get the account you can specify If you'd like email or SMS updates or both. I also use an app called " Case Tracker". its not an official app but it works well and send notifications too.

[agataa 88]

Hey guys, a quick question: how long did you have to wait between seeing on the website that your biometrics appointment has been scheduled and getting the notice in the mail? I’m an over-worrier and I just don’t want to accidentally miss it!

[RoxyJen 49]

34 minutes ago, agataa said:

Hey guys, a quick question: how long did you have to wait between seeing on the website that your biometrics appointment has been scheduled and getting the notice in the mail? I’m an over-worrier and I just don’t want to accidentally miss it!

It mostly depends on USPS I believe, for instance my notice was issued on the 1st and got it in the mail about a week after

[agataa 88]

Just now, RoxyJen said:

It mostly depends on USPS I believe, for instance my notice was issued on the 1st and got it in the mail about a week after

Oh okay, that makes me feel much calmer! Thank you

[Dusty97 3]

37 minutes ago, agataa said:

Hey guys, a quick question: how long did you have to wait between seeing on the website that your biometrics appointment has been scheduled and getting the notice in the mail? I’m an over-worrier and I just don’t want to accidentally miss it!

I received mine exactly a week after mine scheduled 🙂

[agataa 88]

Just now, Dusty97 said:

I received mine exactly a week after mine scheduled 🙂

Great, thank you so much!