November 2021 - AOS Filers

[NB5347 43]

Hello all, we are applying for AOS (hoping to mail off on Monday!) from a K1 visa -- Since we are mailing off the Form I-765 and Form I-131 with I-485 do we need to include duplicate copies of passport biographical information, visa stamp, etc. for all three or will one copy be enough if mailed off together?

[holdingonforhope 16]

18 hours ago, NB5347 said:

Hello all, we are applying for AOS (hoping to mail off on Monday!) from a K1 visa -- Since we are mailing off the Form I-765 and Form I-131 with I-485 do we need to include duplicate copies of passport biographical information, visa stamp, etc. for all three or will one copy be enough if mailed off together?

I'm a few days after submission, so I'm no expert, but the conclusion I drew a few weeks ago when I was looking into this is that these are all considered separate applications despite being submitted concurrently, so the evidence and documentation for each form application must be fulfilled on its own.

 

So, my recommendation is to treat each application you're doing as a separate thing (imagine as if they'll be split up upon arrival at the USCIS). Make sure the evidence for each one can stand on its own.

[Sarge2155 4,587]

2 hours ago, holdingonforhope said:

I'm a few days after submission, so I'm no expert, but the conclusion I drew a few weeks ago when I was looking into this is that these are all considered separate applications despite being submitted concurrently, so the evidence and documentation for each form application must be fulfilled on its own.

 

So, my recommendation is to treat each application you're doing as a separate thing (imagine as if they'll be split up upon arrival at the USCIS). Make sure the evidence for each one can stand on its own.

This is absolutely correct although some people only submitted for the main I-485. At one time folks were getting RFEs for the 131 and 765 because of that fact. The jury has been out on whether to add triplicate copies or just the one! I submitted 3 seperate copies also since the 485, 131 and the 765 are all handled seperately. The possibility of them getting seperated from the 485 is 100%. To be on the safe side I would submit 3 seperate copies.

Edited November 29, 2021 by Sarge2155

[NB5347 43]

12 minutes ago, Sarge2155 said:

This is absolutely correct although some people only submitted for the main I-485. At one time folks were getting RFEs for the 131 and 765 because of that fact. The jury has been out on whether to add triplicate copies or just the one! I submitted 3 seperate copies also since the 485, 131 and the 765 are all handled seperately. The possibility of them getting seperated from the 485 is 100%. To be on the safe side I would submit 3 seperate copies.

Thanks all, I've made 3 separate copies then for each! Hopefully mailing out tomorrow or Tuesday the latest! Waiting on our marriage certificate to arrive to copy!

[Sarge2155 4,587]

2 hours ago, NB5347 said:

Thanks all, I've made 3 separate copies then for each! Hopefully mailing out tomorrow or Tuesday the latest! Waiting on our marriage certificate to arrive to copy!

Be sure to double check your work!

[NB5347 43]

10 hours ago, Sarge2155 said:

Be sure to double check your work!

I've checked everything about 10 times lol. I'm nervous about it!! We are waiting for our marriage certificate to arrive in the mail and I'll re-check it once that's arrived and we've put in those copies for all 3 forms!

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[Sarge2155 4,587]

1 hour ago, NB5347 said:

I've checked everything about 10 times lol. I'm nervous about it!! We are waiting for our marriage certificate to arrive in the mail and I'll re-check it once that's arrived and we've put in those copies for all 3 forms!

Just relax don't be in a hurry breatheeeeeee, everything will be alright! But I understand what you are saying, we have all been there. I can't stress enough ensure that you make a extra copy of all you send in! Then once you send in your packet you still have to collect documents and evidences from the day you send in your packet until your interview. I used a gallon zip lock bag and every time I had something I thought I might want to take to the interview as proof I threw it in the bag. It helps let me tell you!!!!! Use the time after you submit your AOS, to get your spouse on your water, gas or electric bills (if not already), get that joint bank account etc. You'll be fine...... and don't forget to build your spouses credit score.

[NB5347 43]

4 hours ago, Sarge2155 said:

Just relax don't be in a hurry breatheeeeeee, everything will be alright! But I understand what you are saying, we have all been there. I can't stress enough ensure that you make a extra copy of all you send in! Then once you send in your packet you still have to collect documents and evidences from the day you send in your packet until your interview. I used a gallon zip lock bag and every time I had something I thought I might want to take to the interview as proof I threw it in the bag. It helps let me tell you!!!!! Use the time after you submit your AOS, to get your spouse on your water, gas or electric bills (if not already), get that joint bank account etc. You'll be fine...... and don't forget to build your spouses credit score.

Thank you for all the advice!!! We will get him on the bank account as soon as his SS card arrives and then I planned on getting him a credit card with me as a cosigner so the credit could start building.

 

Do you know of any situations like this.. currently we are living with my parents to save some money for a home so we won't have any bills in our names, shouldn't be an issue come interview time? I'll of course explain this to them! 

[Sarge2155 4,587]

4 hours ago, NB5347 said:

Thank you for all the advice!!! We will get him on the bank account as soon as his SS card arrives and then I planned on getting him a credit card with me as a cosigner so the credit could start building.

 

Do you know of any situations like this.. currently we are living with my parents to save some money for a home so we won't have any bills in our names, shouldn't be an issue come interview time? I'll of course explain this to them! 

Yes an explanation will suffice!

[glee1004 2]

On 11/19/2021 at 8:28 PM, glee1004 said:

Update:

11/12 Sent via USPS 

11/13 Delivered to Chicago Lockbox

11/16 credit card charged (and posted eventually)

11/17 text messages received with each case receipt # 

11/20 biometrics scheduled

12/13 biometrics appt (Saw this online first and got the notice by mail today)

[AmeriCanadian91 3]

Hi Everyone!

 

My husband and I recently submitted our I-130 (online) and AOS packages! Timeline is as follows:

 

11/24 Mailed AOS Package with I-130 Receipt page (I-485, I-765, I-131, I-864)

12/1   AOS Package received in mail room

 

No other movement on either application, but that's to be expected. Looking forward to going through this journey with everyone!

[Sarge2155 4,587]

8 minutes ago, AmeriCanadian91 said:

Hi Everyone!

 

My husband and I recently submitted our I-130 (online) and AOS packages! Timeline is as follows:

 

11/24 Mailed AOS Package with I-130 Receipt page (I-485, I-765, I-131, I-864)

12/1   AOS Package received in mail room

 

No other movement on either application, but that's to be expected. Looking forward to going through this journey with everyone!

Welcome to the thread!

[AmeriCanadian91 3]

33 minutes ago, Sarge2155 said:

Welcome to the thread!

Thank you!

 

I also have a question: I noticed the my I-130 package says "Texas Service Center" on the bottom. I live in California, so I assumed that's where I'd be assigned. Does this mean my service center is Texas? Could it be because I filed online?

[Sarge2155 4,587]

2 hours ago, AmeriCanadian91 said:

Thank you!

 

I also have a question: I noticed the my I-130 package says "Texas Service Center" on the bottom. I live in California, so I assumed that's where I'd be assigned. Does this mean my service center is Texas? Could it be because I filed online?

I am not real sure about a I-130 since I did not file that particular form. I do know that on your NOA at the bottom it will say/list the center where your case is processing, but that can change many times and no it does not have to be processed in the same state you live in, it can process at any of the centers around the U.S.

[h_saini 1]

Hii all, 

I am K1 AOS filer 

11/16 AOS packet sent(I-485, I-131, I-765)

11/18 message received with receipt numbers 

11/27 hard copy received (NOA1)

But, i have not received the letter with the user code for creating USCIS online account. So, I am concerned about that because i have seen in the group that people mentioned that they received user code and through online account they scheduled their biometrics. So, i don't have any idea that we have to book our biometrics at our own or USCIS will send letter for scheduling biometrics?

pls help!