September 2021 - AOS Filers

[googly3 16]

20 minutes ago, RoxyJen said:

Hey everyone! So I just checked my case today, am still waiting for an interview at Fort Myers, my EA was just approved today and they're issuing my card now, I'm most worried about the AP cause my mom has been sick and really need to travel, I see no change on its status though, makes me think this is not a combo card anymore, is it?

Sorry about your mom, sucks to be in this situation. Try checking the USCIS portal. There will be a notice under the 765 section. Is it named standalone or combo card? That should give you an idea.

[RoxyJen 49]

17 minutes ago, googly3 said:

Sorry about your mom, sucks to be in this situation. Try checking the USCIS portal. There will be a notice under the 765 section. Is it named standalone or combo card? That should give you an idea.

Thank you so much, you were on point, sadly it is a standalone card, hopefully I hear back soon on the other

[boy2aman 89]

On 4/21/2022 at 10:49 AM, Claire6 said:

Hi everyone. Just had my interview on the April 20th, NY City. We got verbal approval and in less than 24 hours our case changed to approved. We got a very nice and sweet lady that was easy to talk to. Sent our AOS September 1st!

Congratulations!!!

[Onelife786 54]

On 4/21/2022 at 7:49 AM, Claire6 said:

Hi everyone. Just had my interview on the April 20th, NY City. We got verbal approval and in less than 24 hours our case changed to approved. We got a very nice and sweet lady that was easy to talk to. Sent our AOS September 1st!

Wow! Congratulations!

 

What documents did you take with you? 

Did you take everything you sent in initial package again?

[Claire6 26]

1 hour ago, Onelife786 said:

Wow! Congratulations!

 

What documents did you take with you? 

Did you take everything you sent in initial package again?

Thanks! I didn’t, the officer had everything I sent in the aos package

[Onelife786 54]

6 hours ago, Claire6 said:

Thanks! I didn’t, the officer had everything I sent in the aos package

So, you literally went to interview bare hand? 

 

What I wanted to know is, what should I take to my interview, please

[Claire6 26]

21 minutes ago, Onelife786 said:

So, you literally went to interview bare hand? 

 

What I wanted to know is, what should I take to my interview, please

I came with documents that showed me and my husband’s bona fide relationship.

[P055UM 281]

9 hours ago, Claire6 said:

I came with documents that showed me and my husband’s bona fide relationship.

Which documents did you use to show the bona fide relationship?

I think it is reassuring for those of us who have interviews coming up to hear about the documents others have brought to their interviews which ultimately were successful. 
Thanks!  

[gamma50g 50]

Is anyone's case with NBC at Lee's Summit? If so, what does your timeline look like?

 

My parent's case is with Lee's Summit since the beginning and am wondering how long will the wait be.

[Claire6 26]

6 hours ago, AW1704 said:

Which documents did you use to show the bona fide relationship?

I think it is reassuring for those of us who have interviews coming up to hear about the documents others have brought to their interviews which ultimately were successful. 
Thanks!  

- pictures, joint bank statements, jointly filed taxes for 2021, life insurance, dental insurance, plane tickets, movie theather tickets, xmas cards from family, affidavite & explanation about our rent/lease situation, renters insurance, w2, updated i-864 (my husband’s salary increased), letter of employment, pay stubs, birth-certificates, k1 noa1+noa2, i-94, marriage certificate, copy of ds-3025, interview notice

The officer did not take a look at all of it, she took some copies of certain documents, but she was mainly talking to us about day-to-day things

Edited April 25, 2022 by Claire6

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3 minutes ago, Claire6 said:

- pictures, joint bank statements, jointly filed taxes for 2021, life insurance, dental insurance, plane tickets, movie theather tickets, xmas cards from family, affidavite & explanation about our rent/lease situation, renters insurance, w2, updated i-864 (my husband’s salary increased), letter of employment, pay stubs, birth-certificates, k1 noa1+noa2, i-94, marriage certificate, copy of ds-3025, interview notice

The officer did not take a look at all of it, she took some copies of certain documents, but she was mainly talking to us about day-to-day things

Thanks! And congrats again!

[Onelife786 54]

1 hour ago, Claire6 said:

- pictures, joint bank statements, jointly filed taxes for 2021, life insurance, dental insurance, plane tickets, movie theather tickets, xmas cards from family, affidavite & explanation about our rent/lease situation, renters insurance, w2, updated i-864 (my husband’s salary increased), letter of employment, pay stubs, birth-certificates, k1 noa1+noa2, i-94, marriage certificate, copy of ds-3025, interview notice

The officer did not take a look at all of it, she took some copies of certain documents, but she was mainly talking to us about day-to-day things

Really helpful information. Many thanks

[Claire6 26]

18 minutes ago, Onelife786 said:

Really helpful information. Many thanks

Np, good luck at your interviews everyone!!

[Alchanphel 14]

My I-765 (EAD) was finally approved!

As expected it's a standalone card, so hopefully Advance Parole isn't too far away. Does anyone have any insight on how long AP is now taking?

 

My updated timeline:

15 September 21: AOS packet received by USCIS

18 October 21: Biometrics Appointment (Elizabeth, NJ)

28 October 21: RFE sent for I-485 (UK Birth Certificate)

28 October 21: RFE response received (later updated to 18 March 22)

22 April 22: I-765 (EAD) Approved

[Onelife786 54]

1 hour ago, Alchanphel said:

My I-765 (EAD) was finally approved!

As expected it's a standalone card, so hopefully Advance Parole isn't too far away. Does anyone have any insight on how long AP is now taking?

 

My updated timeline:

15 September 21: AOS packet received by USCIS

18 October 21: Biometrics Appointment (Elizabeth, NJ)

28 October 21: RFE sent for I-485 (UK Birth Certificate)

28 October 21: RFE response received (later updated to 18 March 22)

22 April 22: I-765 (EAD) Approved

Congrats. Yeeeh

 

My EAD was also standalone. Approved on 6th April. Card received within 4 days. Till date no sign of life on AP yet.

I too desperately need AP.