Sarge2155

Hello August 2023 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. Just a side note before we get started USCIS may decouple Forms I-765 and Form I-131 if filed jointly with Form I-485. Here is the quoted text taken directly from the USCIS website. "To improve efficiency and reduce Form I-765 processing times for Form I-485 applicants, USCIS may decouple Form I-765 from Form I-131 filed at the same time. Effective Feb. 1, 2022, when possible, we will adjudicate an applicant's Form I-765 first. If we approve it, we will issue an Employment Authorization Document without any notation about advanced parole. We will adjudicate Form I-131 separately and if we approve it, we will issue an advance parole document". I know this is old news, but I thought it would be good to include it here for your knowledge. What this means is some people elect to include three (3) copies of their marriage license/certificates one attached to each form (I-485, I-765 and I-131 respectively). I do not know of anyone receiving an RFE for a marriage license/certificate missing on the I-765 or the I-131 since USCIS has started doing this new way of adjudicating the AOS (the marriage license/certificate with form I-485 is required though). This is an age-old concern that has been in play before this new way USCIS started adjudicating these forms. Some filers including me when I filed the AOS back in 2019 sent in three (3) copies of their marriage licenses/certificates. I did it then because of peace of mind and there were some RFEs given out for missing licenses/certificates (back then). USCIS also used to issue Combo Cards, Employment Authorization Document, and Advance Parole (EAD and AP combined in the same card). I've seen now where they have issued an EAD without the AP. Whether you include three (3) copies of your marriage license/certificate is going to be your individual call when you file your AOS. Having said that let's get into the checklist: AOS Checklist Cover Letter listing Table of Contents Check Payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security - $1,225.00 (this includes the Bio-metrics fee, also be aware that fees are supposed to increase in the near future so please double-check before you send your packet off!) 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) Current tax year 2022 and (optional 2021, 2020) 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 the 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 explain 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 W2s. 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 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 the successful submission of your AOS packet!

Ouch, yeah I'd fight that with everything I had...that would be a hosing for you!

You rolling now!

Yes, that's all it is outdated or old info, send the same things but updated and I think you'll be alright!

Don't forget to make copies several as you will need to send a copy and the original when you apply for the passport. Also, you will need to show SSA the original so they can update the SS file.

Very good congratulations!

Very good, the last few steps and he is done!

File it first chance you get and be done with USCIS once and for all!

I concur I would file a N400 ASAP!

Yeah it's a rap!

Wife just got her Naturalization Certificate mailed back to her today after applying for her passport in early May 2023. Immigration is a rap now, done book closed visa journey over!!!

Ouch!

In the Philippines you might want to try to grease the squeaky wheel...nuff said! We greased that wheel many times when other approaches failed. It's a way of life in the Philippines.

Can not see your time line to determine which country you are coming from, but if it is the Philippines its most likely x-rays and or a CD! If so they will give it back to you upon entry into the US.

As everyone here has said filing your N400 as soon as eligible will greatly jump start your I-751 if it gets backlogged. We filed the I-751 in January 2022 and filed the N-400 as soon as eligible in January 2023. The N-400 was approved and oath taken in April 2023. I-751 was approved also but only as an afterthought it seems. We did not get a 10 year green card naturally. File your N-400 as soon as eligible!

If you are a May 2023 AOS filer then yes!

No she had a combo interview all by herself. I waited in the car in the parking lot. She did tell the IO that I was out in the car. Just take ALL your 751 documents along with your N400 documents and you'll be fine.

That apparently was a good thing, they had a few things to verify and you aced it. You'll be getting further details soon about your combo interview as they so much as said you'll have a combo interview. Congrats!

Wife got her passport on 6/24/23!

Imagine that! Very good!

Again here like what @OldUser has pointed out and quoted from USCIS instructions they ask for documents from the date of marriage to the date of submission which will make your packet huge. We sent full statements for the full time requested by USCIS. Most folks now make it a personal choice whether they send full (24 months or more bank statements) and they get approved just fine, on the other hand; sending quarterly statements or less has also gotten approved just fine. It's whatever you feel comfortable in sending also whatever gives you peace of mind!

Yes Texas issues a full term license, my wife also received a full term license while she was a conditional resident here in Texas. She is not going to update her license as nothing changed on her license i.e., address or name after her naturalization.

This is correct I used tabs, hole punches, sticky notes acco clips galore when we filed in January 2022. Go to the January 2022 ROC thread and have a look at the packet we submitted. Fe.Ta is correct USCIS used to expressly ask for hole punches and acco clips that's why we used them!

You are rolling now!

Still kinda early yet. You had a weekend between the 9th and now. Give it a few more days.