Can I file I-485 AOS without NOA2? (I797 Approval)

[2hon 10]

Hi! I am a K1 visa petitioner.

 

I never received the I-797 Approval (NOA2). I did receive the I-797 Receipt (NOA1). 

 

It seems the I-485 needs both. I filed an eRequest with USCIS but we are already close to the 90 day mark here I'm the states and apparently that will take 30 days to be responded to With no assurance I will get the copy for I-797 NOA2 Approval. 

 

Has anyone filed without it, instead using a copy of NOA1, a pdf of the online site showing the status is approved, or even a letter from the embassy saying they received the approval?

 

I am getting worried and am shocked to see the copy of this paper is a requirement even though we never got it.

[Timona 4,208]

You only need the receipt 

[2hon 10]

6 hours ago, Timona said:

You only need the receipt 

 

Really? Everywhere I'm seeing it says thr approval is also needed.

[Timona 4,208]

I just told you. 

 

[Noname93 200]

I'm pretty sure you need the approval letter. Anyone can send in the paperwork with the right amount of money and get a NOA1. That just means they've accepted your papers and cashed your check. It doesn't prove you actually have an approved K1 petition from which to adjust.

Edited October 21, 2023 by Noname93

[2hon 10]

19 minutes ago, Noname93 said:

I'm pretty sure you need the approval letter. Anyone can send in the paperwork with the right amount of money and get a NOA1. That just means they've accepted your papers and cashed your check. It doesn't prove you actually have an approved K1 petition from which to adjust.

I thought the same thing but I can look up the receipt number / case number online and find the record I was approved. 

 

I can provide the letter that the embassy said they received my approval letter, provide the visa in my partners passport that got him in the country after passing his interview, etc. 

 

So I belive that should be enough...

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