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centric23

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  1. You're the first interview request I've seen in a while. Don't be discouraged though!
  2. Green card approval timeline: POE: Dec. 1, 2022 Married: Dec. 22, 2022 AOS/EAD/AP Mailed: January 10 Received: January 13 Biometric: February 6 EAD approved: Feb 6 RFE (medical): March 27 RFER: April 11 RFE (marriage certificate): April 27 AOS Approved: July 7 Will be back to update when card is received. It's been a long 27 month process, and so excited to have the next 2 years away from USCIS. Good luck to all still waiting!
  3. She can still go back to collect her medical from the hospital before she leaves.
  4. Text messages came the same day post office marked it delivered, then physical letters came the week after.
  5. I had to print to pdf to edit.
  6. As long as you got married within 90 days of your arrival to the US, you fulfilled the visa. The problem was the limbo status you put yourself in for the past 4 years. Since you've filed, there is no issue. Now just sit back and wait.
  7. Yes. The notice will be online and you can print from there as well.
  8. I'd say wait a few days for the online access code information, then you'll be able to sign on and see if all your cases were received. Did you put them in the same package?
  9. Once you receive your online access code, you can upload the additional evidence and there are categories for the uploads. For example, at the time of filing, our 2022 tax transcript was not yet available. Once it was, I uploaded it under the affidavit of support section. There's also an unsolicited evidence section if you're looking to provide more proof of your relationship.
  10. I-485 is your green card. You no longer need an EAD card or AP. Congrats and go rest for the next 21 months before you start the ROC process haha
  11. Do all AOS applications gets transferred to a field office before approval or do some get approved while at NBC?
  12. May have to with the 10 year anniversary of the Boston Marathon event. They're just taking extra precautions to prepare for tomorrow.
  13. The updates are weird once it gets to field office, but the RFE will eventually show up in your portal. They won't continue with your case until medical is received.
  14. I'd recommend calling and speaking with an agent for clarification or contacting the home country to get a copy of that form. You should've been able to keep a copy of all your medicals to mail in for the AOS process.
  15. That's a strange request. Did he need a chest x-ray after his original medical?
  16. I've seen several requests for marriage certificates lately, even with 1 sent along with each form, so they're just super disorganized on their part. Your husband should have gotten a copy of his medical DS-3025 before leaving the country. That's the one you include your AOS packet. Because it's only valid for one year, they might need you to go to a civil surgeon and do a new medical. Bring the one from his home country to your appointment so you don't have to pay for new vaccines and they can just transcribe it for you. It'll cost at least $380.
  17. They could've also gotten their GC denied if they did not respond to an RFE in time. Let's give benefit of doubt and say they were traveling outside the country using their AP when the RFE came in. If they're not monitoring properly, they could've missed the deadline. That's why it's important to log in to your online account occasionally instead of just relying on the case tracking apps, RFEs don't always show up in the system.
  18. Some people have tried walking in for biometric appointment and had success. Although we didn't, our office was pretty empty and I'm sure they would've taken someone who tried.
  19. That makes sense. Thanks for clarifying!
  20. Thanks for replying! Would you mind if I send you a private chat? I have some quick questions, but don't want to spam the forum
  21. Did you ask further about the reason for the medical or did you just go ahead and do a new one? Also, do you mind sharing how much it was?
  22. Hey! I may have missed it, but did they tell you what was missing in your medical RFE?
  23. Hello January 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) 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 2021 and (optional 2020 , 2019) 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!
  24. I'm trying to fill out my AOS (I-134), but every time I close out of it, I have to enter a password to reopen. Is anyone else having this issue?
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