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Hello May 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 Forms I-765 from Forms 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 the 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 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 explains 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 W2's. 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 on 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 a successful submission of your AOS packet!

Everyone is on a roll January was very kind to us!

Yeah it's a stones throw away....congrats!

You are on the ball, nice job so far, keep it up and you'll be fine!

You are rolling now!

You are probably right!

Hummm I'm not gonna wait the 10 days then. We'll try our luck on the 1st of May! Driver license you only update if there was a name change.

@mam521 I would hit the social security office first since all you have to do is show them your certificate, but if you do passport first you'll have to send in your certificate and it will be tied up at the State Department until your passport is issued. Wait the 10 days then go to the SS office then do your passport. Just a suggestion! Ahh I see from a prior post that you are in a rush so I guess that's why you are doing the passport first. Hope it works out and you get your passport on time.

That status unfortunately means absolutely nothing it's just a basic catch all sorry to say. You should be hearing from them soon about your biometrics though. You did receive your extension correct?

Social Security office you have to update your account once you become a citizen.

Well it's done the wife had her oath ceremony this afternoon, really nothing to report it was not to overly crowded as my wife's ceremony was the third and final one of the day so there were about 495 people taking the oath. Worst part was the traffic going home. So its all over but the shouting, gotta get that passport and update her SS records and its truly done! For all of you still waiting for USCIS to get off their duffs, you know the drill by now it's coming and it's only a matter of time and it'll be done for you too. Hang in there there's light at the end of the tunnel for sure!

You need to plan for all outcomes here is one thing that will happen for sure: Your I751 must be adjudicated and approved BEFORE your N400 is approved. Having said that whether you get a combo interview or a combo interview without your spouse is anyone's guess. Notification before the interview whether it will be a combo and whether to bring your spouse is anyone's guess also. Although some couples have been notified to bring their spouses and it will be a combo! To perhaps ease your mind our case started out just as you mentioned yours did. I accompanied my spouse to her N400 interview as the I751 was still pending, we never got any mention before hand whether to bring your spouse or not, nor did we have any idea whether or not it was going to be a combo interview. Upon arriving at the Dallas USCIS local office I was not let into the building so my wife entered with ALL our evidences for both the I751 and the N400. The fact that we had planned for this very scenario was not a big deal for the wife. Towards the end of her N400 interview, she causally made reference that her spouse was out in the car waiting if the IO needed to see him for the I751. The IO casually stated there was no need and she (my wife) had just went through a combo interview. The IO recommended approval on the form they give you and a few days later the I751 status changed to approved and the oath ceremony was scheduled. Best advise plan plan and plan again for any contingencies and you'll be fine!

Welcome to the thread!

Looking good and welcome to the thread!

There is little that is efficient with USCIS, you'll learn that real quick here!

Correct if you have your transcript then you won't need w2s, 1040s etc. Since all three forms are adjudicated separately it make sense to treat them as a stand alone document, but of course it's your choice, just sharing what worked for us. All three forms can and will be removed from the initial package you send to be adjudicated separately!

This is where people filing for the AOS in April 2023 will gather: https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/798432-april-2023-aos-filers/

We finally were able to get an appointment date at USPS for the wife's passport, so it's all good now! I did a Recon of the Plano Center today not a bad drive but 63 miles wow!

I saw the prices they charge wow!

Pushing kinda close, not sure if you can get a passport that quickly unless you pay big bucks!

I told you it was hot 🔥

Indeed January 2023 filers was a good month to file the N-400 as most of us are done or in the process of being done. My wife's ceremony is April 25th Dallas, TX! I don't think January was any great omen just the luck of the draw, nevertheless; great work everyone!

Like what was pointed out just make sure your oral answers are the same as what you listed on your online submitted N-400. You'll be fine it's a breeze!

Yes they asked for and checked both passport and GC.

@OldUser I think when you get the dreaded "decision cannot be made" is because the I-751 has not caught up to the N400 yet. Usually the I-751 is transferred once you submit the N400 at least ours was. The wife said that our I751 was right on the IO's desk so he was able to recommend approval of the N400. It just takes a few days for the I751 to catch up is all.