madmanmike

Same boat here. Coming up on 3 weeks since it was delivered. I did try Emma and finally got a live chat with someone. Gave name, address, birthday and phone number only to be told there was no record of our case in their files. Ho hum.

Delivered 26 Jan. 2 weeks ago today.

Yes. The UPS tracking noted delivery to the dock and was signed for by De Jesus.

What kind of note did you finally receive after 4 weeks? Text, email, snail mail?

In our case, we sent a check in our package via UPS and have received absolutely nothing. No refusal, rejection, notification, package return. Nothing at all. It got signed for by De Jesus at the dock, then disappeared.

Awesome. Now if we could just get USCIS to acknowledge receiving our package, maybe we can got in this speed train.

Heh heh. Is that not the most frustrating thing in the world? Watching others getting their biometrics already and we wait for a simple notification that they got our papers? Ugh. 😭 I mean, good for them. But, COME ON! Maybe it’s a UPS thing…

We only sent 2 photos, but we really don’t care about the 765 out the 131, even tho we included those. We will deal with RFEs on those if necessary, it’s just the 485 we care about. At least an RFE would mean they accepted the paperwork. Would be better than this ‘nothing’ we have now.

Thanks. I read another thread that talked about calling, but the recommendation is to wait until 30 days to call. So I will give it a couple more weeks before I call. The K1 wait was agony, but at least we got quick confirmation that they received our application. BooHoo. Poor poor me. 😂 Trying to keep a sense of humor.

I don’t know where you heard that. We sent ours to Pheonix, as per the USCIS website. UPS. But ours has disappeared. It was confirmed received in Tempe, at the ‘dock’ by a guy named De Jesus, 2 weeks ago, and then…. Nothing. Check has not been cashed. No text. No email. No returned papers. Nothing. Just POOF. Disappeared. . Rather frustrating when others that sent theirs the same time to Chicago box already have biometrics scheduled.

I’ll give it a like. That’s freaking awesome.

Thank you. We’ll wait a couple more weeks.

We filed with UPS 2 weeks ago. Got delivery confirmation to the lockbox in Tempe, AZ. Check has not been cashed, no notifications from USCIS at all. Nothing. What is this customer service number of which you speak?

Thanks for the positivity. I see so many folks send to the Chicago lockbox and things speed along. I’ve not seen any others that sent to the Pheonix lockbox. 😕

Thanks. It’s been a week, no text and the check has not been cashed. Heh heh. Flashbacks to the K1 process.

Very cool. Congratulations!

Hello all. My wife and I submitted our packet on 24 January via UPS. Received by Tempe, AZ on the 26th. No notification as yet, check has not been cashed. Let’s go!!!

(Welcome Message copied from December 2023 group) Hello January 2024 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!

Thanks! We are happy this adventure is complete. She got her passport on Saturday and immediately went online to schedule her CFO. The following Monday was booked up, but she got an appt for Tuesday morning. Appts seemed pretty available.

Yes. Detroit was our point of entry. Very smooth interaction with immigration, lasted maybe 90 secs. We are home fighting the jet lag, but happy. Now time to plan and execute the wedding.

CFO passed we are currently in that airport in Seoul awaiting our flight to Detroit and then home.

CFO passed. We are currently in Seoul awaiting our flight to Detroit.

Regarding exiting thru immigration at the airport in Manila, is anything beyond passport and CFO certification required? The officer at the CFO interview told her to bring all her documents when exiting because the immigration officer will ask to see them. Seems unlikely, but I thought I’d ask here.

Passport and Visa in hand! One step to go.

Passport and Visa in hand! Scheduling the CFO as I type this. It is a good day.