January 2025 AOS Filers

[KoreaninHawaii 8]

@Aserc If you filed your paperwork and paid the fees via check did they already cash the check?

[Rachel n Tyler 65]

Quick question y'all! We're about to send off all the paperwork (drowning in it) and we're doubting for the IRS transcripts for the 864. His last one, from 2023 (haven't filed 2024 yet) shows he makes well above the poverty line. If we'd add the ones from 2022 and 2021, it shows he's always made enough but there's significant jumps in salary. 

Is there a benefit of adding them if the one from 2023 shows he makes plenty?

[MalloryCat 239]

they only require the one year of tax return transcripts
i wouldn't worry about it if he makes well above the poverty line

i only included 2023, but I also included my W2 for 2024, 6 months of pay stubs, and an employment authorization letter

[Edward and Jaycel 516]

3 minutes ago, MalloryCat said:

but I also included my W2 for 2024, 6 months of pay stubs, and an employment authorization letter

 

This! 👆👆 Proof of current income is super important

[Rachel n Tyler 65]

3 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

This! 👆👆 Proof of current income is super important

 

7 minutes ago, MalloryCat said:

they only require the one year of tax return transcripts
i wouldn't worry about it if he makes well above the poverty line

i only included 2023, but I also included my W2 for 2024, 6 months of pay stubs, and an employment authorization letter

Thanks friends! We just added the W2 for 2024 and will add an employment authorization letter too!

[Aserc 4]

1 hour ago, KoreaninHawaii said:

@Aserc If you filed your paperwork and paid the fees via check did they already cash the check?

Yes they did like 3 days after they gave me a text.. did you check yours? Them cashing the cheque is an indication probably.. have you tried contacting them or using the Ask Emma on site?

[KoreaninHawaii 8]

@AsercHaven't received any notification nor were my checks cashed. Also checked my post office in case they sent anything back but they did not. I tried to ASK Emma on site but was told via a live agent it can take up to 30 business days (6 days so far at the time of writing) before anything happens. Though this is the second time I had to send in the forms because I forgot to put 1 paper and and it was sent back and I was asked to put a paper from them about refiling and make sure to put  it on top so perhaps that's what may be causing a slight delay in my update for my filing?

On the 1 hand I'm glad nothing got sent back this time for now, but now just the waiting without knowing any updates is stressing me lol.

Edited January 22 by KoreaninHawaii

[Yareth 69]

We're in the same boat - not a peep since we filed (jan 6), though we did not include the form that makes them send a text. We'll just have to wait.

[Aserc 4]

54 minutes ago, KoreaninHawaii said:

@AsercHaven't received any notification nor were my checks cashed. Also checked my post office in case they sent anything back but they did not. I tried to ASK Emma on site but was told via a live agent it can take up to 30 business days (6 days so far at the time of writing) before anything happens. Though this is the second time I had to send in the forms because I forgot to put 1 paper and and it was sent back and I was asked to put a paper from them about refiling and make sure to put  it on top so perhaps that's what may be causing a slight delay in my update for my filing?

On the 1 hand I'm glad nothing got sent back this time for now, but now just the waiting without knowing any updates is stressing me lol.

Oh dear.. i feel anxious too esp that my NOA has not arrived on mail and they texted me about my biometric schedule yet no mails. Glad ask emma gave my access code so i sort of have the soft copies of the letters.. im sure it will come soon. Might be some delays.

 

 

[Rachel n Tyler 65]

On 1/16/2025 at 8:49 AM, Yareth said:

Hey everyone. I noticed that this month didnt have a topic yet. So here goes. Welcome message copied from November 2024, with changes to reflect my submission.

Welcome to all AOS filers for January 2025!  Following the example of other users, I'm taking on the task of starting the thread for us, in order to track our progress.

 

We all come from a variety of situations, so please reference the Immigration Guides for your AOS filing directions.  Feel free to share your procedure/progress in the comments below!

 

I arrived on a K1 visa on December 5th and we were married on December 12th.  We filed on january 8th with the following packet composed (this is a copy of our Table of Contents):

 

I-485 Cover letter Itemization:

 

RE: ORIGINAL SUBMISSION of Form I-485 Application to Adjust Status as an Immediate Relative of a US Citizen (Spouse)

 

Enclosed please find my form I-485 Application to Adjust Status as an Immediate Relative of a US Citizen (Spouse). Following is a list of contents included in this application, in the order in which they appear:

 

·       Payment for the filing fee in the amount of $1,440 made payable to US Department of Homeland Security

·       Two 2x2 Passport Style Photos of Applicant (with Name and A-Number written on the back)

·       Cover Letter –  (This Document)

·       Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Signed by Applicant)

·       Copy of my Passport Biographic Page

·       Copy of my K-1 Visa Passport Page with stamp showing Inspection and Admission issued by US Customs and Border Protection at Tampa International Airport, Florida on December 5 th 2024.

·       Copy of my most recent I-94 Record

·       Copy of my Dutch Birth Certificate and a Certified Translation of said certificate

·       Copy of Form I-797C Receipt Notice (NOA 1) & Approval Notice (NOA 2) for the Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) filed on my behalf 

·       Copy of the K1-FTP NVC Letter from the Original I-129F Petition

·       Certified Copy of our Marriage Certificate

·       Medical Exam Requirements:

o   Cover Letter RE: medical exams for K-1 Non-Immigrant Visa holders adjusting status who have completed a medical exam abroad within one year of filing form I-485

o   Copy of my DS-3025 Vaccination Documentation completed by a panel physician during my Immigrant Medical Examination in The  Netherlands , confirming voluntary completion of all vaccination requirements.

·       Additional Documents – Proof of a Bona Fide Marriage

o Photos of visits to friends, family and attractions prior to wedding.
o   Photos taken at our wedding and celebratory lunch on December 12 th , 2024.
o   Copy of our amendment to the apartment lease (joining applicant on lease) for
the remainder of current lease (until February 2025).
o Copy of signed joint apartment lease from February 2025 until February 2026.
o   Copy of our first joint bank account statement at our bank.

- Documentation Regarding J-1 Nonimmigrant Exchange Visitor Status

o Copy of form DS-2019
o Copy of available Form i-94, Arrival/Departure record pertaining to J-1 visa.
o Copy of J-1 visa passport page with entry stamp in J-1 status. 

 

·       Form I-864 Affidavit of Support, Under Section 213 of the INA completed and signed by my husband along with its supporting documents

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hey Jared, question!
What do you mean with 'o   Cover Letter RE: medical exams for K-1 Non-Immigrant Visa holders adjusting status who have completed a medical exam abroad within one year of filing form I-485'? 

[Edward and Jaycel 516]

12 minutes ago, Rachel n Tyler said:

Hey Jared, question!
What do you mean with 'o   Cover Letter RE: medical exams for K-1 Non-Immigrant Visa holders adjusting status who have completed a medical exam abroad within one year of filing form I-485'? 

 

This is what we put in Jaycel's I-485 application on top of her DS-3025 to draw attention to the fact she had a medical exam abroad within 1 year of applying for the AOS and should therefore be exempt from the I-693 requirement.

 

 

[Rachel n Tyler 65]

Just now, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

This is what we put in Jaycel's I-485 application on top of her DS-3025 to draw attention to the fact she had a medical exam abroad within 1 year of applying for the AOS and should therefore be exempt from the I-693 requirement.

 

 

Oh you're amazing, thank you!!
Also quick question for you, did you file a I-131 as well? If so, did you make a separate cover letter for it? I'm currently compiling to send everything off, exciting.

[Edward and Jaycel 516]

1 minute ago, Rachel n Tyler said:

Oh you're amazing, thank you!!
Also quick question for you, did you file a I-131 as well? If so, did you make a separate cover letter for it? I'm currently compiling to send everything off, exciting.

Anytime!  No we did not file the I-131 but I would say that a cover letter detailing the contents of that application's package would be a good idea

[Rachel n Tyler 65]

Just now, Edward and Jaycel said:

Anytime!  No we did not file the I-131 but I would say that a cover letter detailing the contents of that application's package would be a good idea

Okay thank you! Guess I'll have to write up something myself for this one 😛
Thank you for making this process so much easier for me.

[Edward and Jaycel 516]

1 minute ago, Rachel n Tyler said:

Okay thank you! Guess I'll have to write up something myself for this one 😛
Thank you for making this process so much easier for me.

 

Glad to help in any way.... We are all on this maddening journey together so we may as well help each other out right?  Just pay it forward and help out the ones that come after you and we will continue to keep this site a refuge for others (I know, so dramatic but we really feel like we couldn't have done all this ourselves without the resources and of course the amazing people here on VJ 😁)