December 2023 - AOS Filers

[fellaamazing 72]

 

On 2/2/2024 at 11:12 AM, OldUser said:

That's true, this is why I said:

 

AOS filers now do not need to include payment for EAD.

 

On 2/2/2024 at 2:22 PM, fellaamazing said:

Well, I posted separate checks. They could have just sent me credit card authorization back first time and accept it. Now they should return my EAD check.

Out of all the stuff I read, I never read anywhere that EAD is free with AOS. And I thought I did my due diligence.

 

On 2/2/2024 at 3:46 PM, OldUser said:

I'm not sure this would happen. But keep us posted

 

On 2/3/2024 at 9:19 AM, Eddie101 said:

I somewhere read they physically destroy the check when they can't use it.

They returned the check along with 4 pages of explanation. Mostly useless. In one page they did mention it will change April first. One of the 4 pages had NOA with rejection letter. Again does not matter, since I got the NOA for both EAD as well as AOS.

 

The USCIS office shows Lee's Summit, MO, 64002. I assume it's Kansas city office? How is processing time there? on USCIS site it's showing 20 months. But I am assuming based on progress of everyone else, those processing times are not at all for K1-AOS and EAD. Am I correct?

[G and B 13]

On 2/21/2024 at 9:56 AM, fellaamazing said:

 

 

 

 

They returned the check along with 4 pages of explanation. Mostly useless. In one page they did mention it will change April first. One of the 4 pages had NOA with rejection letter. Again does not matter, since I got the NOA for both EAD as well as AOS.

 

The USCIS office shows Lee's Summit, MO, 64002. I assume it's Kansas city office? How is processing time there? on USCIS site it's showing 20 months. But I am assuming based on progress of everyone else, those processing times are not at all for K1-AOS and EAD. Am I correct?

Only the EAD/AP get processed at the NBC, they also do a check of all the required documents of you I-485 but then it get sent to a field office. Your petition could get sent to a random field office that has less of a work load. I can say that my I-485 it's already at my local field office since a couple of days (i chatted last week with a live agent and they told me that it was at the NBC and i chatted again yesterday and they said that was at the Dallas field office). 

Edited March 5 by G and B

[AnnaDT 81]

I just found out that my GC has been approved! I found the approval notice in the document tab and it’s dated 03/14.

Hoping for a fast approval for everyone 🤞🏻

[Bhib_ 1]

Man, I feel like everyone is going through this process so fast but I'm caught in the slow lane.

Application received 29th December. Biometrics Feb 1st 2024. Nothing since then but i-765 is now 'taking longer than expected'. I'm hoping before the end of the month EAD is approved. I'm amazed some of you already have had AOS approved!! Lucky, hopefully my case speeds up soon.

[G and B 13]

On 3/21/2024 at 12:18 PM, Bhib_ said:

Man, I feel like everyone is going through this process so fast but I'm caught in the slow lane.

Application received 29th December. Biometrics Feb 1st 2024. Nothing since then but i-765 is now 'taking longer than expected'. I'm hoping before the end of the month EAD is approved. I'm amazed some of you already have had AOS approved!! Lucky, hopefully my case speeds up soon.

Hi! can i ask you what's your FO?

[Bhib_ 1]

23 hours ago, G and B said:

Hi! can i ask you what's your FO?

Well, we sent the application to Phoenix PO Box, I did my biometrics in Tucson (where I live) and the case is currently at the NBC

Edited March 25 by Bhib_

[matt-miki 6]

On Feb 27th we got an RFE asking for additional proof of bonefide marriage. We had submitted a ton of documents and pictures with the original package, so we were a little deflated knowing that we were not going to quite be an open and shut case. Luckily, they are only asking for proof of marriage since the wedding to now. We got a utility in her name, and we opened a bank account together. Not that getting pregnant is any end-all proof, but my wife is currently pregnant so we're adding photos of us at the sonogram and with our doctor. Fingers crossed that once we submit that next week we can proceed to the (imo) inevitable interview sooner than later.

[OldUser 6,978]

On 3/25/2024 at 7:38 PM, matt-miki said:

On Feb 27th we got an RFE asking for additional proof of bonefide marriage. We had submitted a ton of documents and pictures with the original package, so we were a little deflated knowing that we were not going to quite be an open and shut case. Luckily, they are only asking for proof of marriage since the wedding to now. We got a utility in her name, and we opened a bank account together. Not that getting pregnant is any end-all proof, but my wife is currently pregnant so we're adding photos of us at the sonogram and with our doctor. Fingers crossed that once we submit that next week we can proceed to the (imo) inevitable interview sooner than later.

What about joint lease? Did you get her ID? Submitting copies of your and her IDs showing matching address can be helpful.

 

Also, I hope you're submitting all pages for both banking and utility statements? And not just one of each, but all statements with both names since you added her name on them?

Edited March 28 by OldUser

[matt-miki 6]

3 hours ago, OldUser said:

What about joint lease? Did you get her ID? Submitting copies of your and her IDs showing matching address can be helpful.

 

Also, I hope you're submitting all pages for both banking and utility statements? And not just one of each, but all statements with both names since you added her name on them?

 

I have a house, but I haven't looked into what it would take to add her to the title yet. Now that we have a utility bill and bank account, we should be able to apply for a state ID so that may help. I guess I'll see which other utilities allow me to add her. Thanks for the tips.

[OldUser 6,978]

On 3/27/2024 at 9:11 PM, matt-miki said:

 

I have a house, but I haven't looked into what it would take to add her to the title yet. Now that we have a utility bill and bank account, we should be able to apply for a state ID so that may help. I guess I'll see which other utilities allow me to add her. Thanks for the tips.

No problem. If you have a house and it's too much hassle to update title, you can keep it as is. As long as you have other financials merged you should be fine.

Edited April 1 by OldUser

[Bhib_ 1]

Curious - is there anyone here in the same boat who hasn't had there  I-765 or AOS approved yet?

[scholes18 43]

41 minutes ago, Bhib_ said:

Curious - is there anyone here in the same boat who hasn't had there  I-765 or AOS approved yet?

I have not. It seems like if you don't get an EAD approval shortly after biometrics, chances are you won't get it before your AOS gets approved. 

[madmanmike 200]

3 hours ago, Bhib_ said:

Curious - is there anyone here in the same boat who hasn't had there  I-765 or AOS approved yet?

January filer here. Nothing since biometrics. 

[fellaamazing 72]

Since Biometrics, received email yesterday saying,

We have taken an action on your case

We keep logging in and seeing absolutely no change. Decision time for EAD is at 1 week now.

[scholes18 43]

Combo card approved this morning. Excellent news - they can take all the time they want on the GC now for all we care. 😅