November 2021 - AOS Filers

[Sarge2155 4,587]

Hello November 2021 AOS filers 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 or Certificate
• 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!

[purplellama 6]

Family based AOS (spouse of USC) filed with the assistance of an immigration attorney:

October 28, 2021: application mailed (i-130/i-485/i-765/i-131)

November 01, 2021: application received

November 03, 2021: biometrics reuse notice for i-485/i-765. status of i-485 changed to "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed"

 

I'm still waiting on the actual receipt notices through snail mail though.

 

 

[Sarge2155 4,587]

1 hour ago, purplellama said:

Family based AOS (spouse of USC) filed with the assistance of an immigration attorney:

October 28, 2021: application mailed (i-130/i-485/i-765/i-131)

November 01, 2021: application received

November 03, 2021: biometrics reuse notice for i-485/i-765. status of i-485 changed to "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed"

 

I'm still waiting on the actual receipt notices through snail mail though.

 

 

Welcome to the thread!

[MrsAb2021 29]

Just mailed the AOS packet off today for my husband. We are doing AOS from a K-1 visa. Hopefully won't get an RFE for anything. Look forward to seeing everyone's updates here!

[Blgn 0]

Hello all November filers! Good luck to you!

 

I'm a spouse to USC.

Sent I-485/ I-130/ I-765/ I-131 on October 29.

11/1/21 - package received

11/3/21 - 4 text messages with 4 receipts numbers (IOE). 

 

I-130/ I-131/ I-175  - "As of November 1, 2021, we received your app and sent you a receipt notice".

I-485 - "As of November 3, 2021, we are actively reviewing your app".

 

I guess they reuse my biometrics, I'm waiting for the mail notice.

[Blgn 0]

35 minutes ago, UsagiCosplay said:

Just mailed the AOS packet off today for my husband. We are doing AOS from a K-1 visa. Hopefully won't get an RFE for anything. Look forward to seeing everyone's updates here!

Hi, I'm from Richmond too 😉

[MrsAb2021 29]

51 minutes ago, Blgn said:

Hi, I'm from Richmond too 😉

Great to "see" you here! 😃

[joelk89 4]

Hey Everyone!  Soon to be K1-AOS filer here. It says "Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page " under the I-485 documents so does that mean a copy of every single page inside the passport? Or just the bio page? Thanks all! 

[Sarge2155 4,587]

42 minutes ago, joelk89 said:

Hey Everyone!  Soon to be K1-AOS filer here. It says "Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page " under the I-485 documents so does that mean a copy of every single page inside the passport? Or just the bio page? Thanks all! 

I sent just the bio page and any page that included  stamps. But that was then you never know how the officer will review each case. To be safe I would send the copy of the entire passport including Bio page. Again the final call will be on you!

[Coin3 66]

AOS from K1!

10/30: Package sent (I-485, I-765, I-131)

11/3: Texts received, personal check cashed.

11/6: NOA1 letters received (Notice date 11/2)

[Sarge2155 4,587]

1 hour ago, Coin3 said:

AOS from K1!

10/30: Package sent (I-485, I-765, I-131)

11/3: Texts received, personal check cashed.

11/6: NOA1 letters received (Notice date 11/2)

Good deal welcome to the thread!

[ClosingtheGap 19]

Hello Everyone,

 

My fiance and I will be filing the AOS from a K1-Visa this month. I have seen you(Sarge2155) in older threads and I have to say I'm excited to be under your guidance. I am starting to gather all of our paperwork and will be referencing this thread often until we submit our packet. Glad to be here and I wish you all the best of luck. May the odds be ever in your favor!

[ClosingtheGap 19]

First question,

    

     The USCIS website updated 10/26/2021 is saying that we must send our application to the lockbox in Phoenix because we live in Mississippi under a K1-Visa. The visajourney AOS Guide updated April 17th says to send it to the Chicago lockbox if under a K1-Visa. Is the correct answer to send it to Phoenix? Please reference links below if needed. 

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/direct-filing-addresses-for-form-i-485-application-to-register-permanent-residence-or-adjust-status

 

 

Edited November 12, 2021 by ClosingtheGap

[Sarge2155 4,587]

25 minutes ago, ClosingtheGap said:

Hello Everyone,

 

My fiance and I will be filing the AOS from a K1-Visa this month. I have seen you(Sarge2155) in older threads and I have to say I'm excited to be under your guidance. I am starting to gather all of our paperwork and will be referencing this thread often until we submit our packet. Glad to be here and I wish you all the best of luck. May the odds be ever in your favor!

Just take your time and check your work several times you'll be fine! When in doubt follow USCIS' instructions!

Edited November 12, 2021 by Sarge2155

[MrsAb2021 29]

So it seems that our AOS package has been stuck at the Chicago distribution center since Monday with no update since. Keeps saying "in transit to next facility, arriving late." I sent the package Priority last Friday with signature confirmation. Is anyone else experiencing same the issue? I put in an inquiry with the post office and they just said to give it until Monday. I really hate to have to redo the entire packet again, we put the sealed i-693 package in there so really hoping it's not lost.