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  1.    ap4295 reacted to a post in a topic: February 2024 - AOS Filers
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  3. mbodwams
    I wish that this process made more sense. I don’t understand why some people get EAD or a combo card approved right away and some people wait months, or never have it approved before the green card. I hope that you hear something back soon! IMO, Not receiving an RFE at all is a good sign.
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  9. mbodwams
    My I-485 just got approved!! I’m so relieved! I received an email that they’d taken an action on my case, and assumed that it was my combo card finally being mailed — what an amazing surprise!
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  12. mbodwams
    Update: I was approved for a combo card on 05/03!
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  15. mbodwams
    There’s a separate fee for filing I-765 now, don’t forget to include a cheque for that.
  16. mbodwams
    My EAD was approved today! The wording doesn’t seem like I’m receiving a combo card, but I’m not able to log into my USCIS account to confirm (cell service isn’t working properly so I’m not receiving the verification code). Biometrics were on 03/13 and NOA1 was 02/29. Hoping for AOS approval soon!
  17.    mbodwams reacted to a post in a topic: February 2024 - AOS Filers
  18. mbodwams
    I'll add my short timeline as well: Mailed to the Chicago lockbox: February 23 NOA1: February 29 Biometrics: March 13 No movement so far, which I was expecting, but I've seen some people in my Facebook group receive their EAD right away after their biometrics. Maybe the recent fee increase is slowing things down.
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  21. mbodwams
    When I had my interview, the consulate officer asked what my wedding plans were and I answered honestly -- that we haven't really been able to plan much due to the uncertainty of the K1 timeline, but that we were planning on having it at city hall with some close family members and friends in attendance. She didn't ask for any further information or proof, and I was approved. Since this visa makes it very difficult to plan anything, I don't think they really expect you to provide concrete evidence of a venue or wedding invitations. If they ask what your wedding plans are, being able to describe what you guys are thinking of should be satisfactory, but it wouldn't hurt to bring along screenshots. Sounding unsure of your answer, or saying something like "oh we haven't really thought about it, we'll just figure it out when I get there" would likely seem suspicious.
  22. mbodwams
    Yes I did, and I apologize for not updating my post in this thread! It’s been a hectic week. I was so upset after missing out on the appointments that opened up last Monday, but then they opened up again on Wednesday and a bunch of people from the K1 Facebook group tagged me, so I was able to book in for today and I just got approved!! The last 2 openings both happened at 12PM Montreal time. You really have to be right there when it happens because they’re gone very quickly. Best of luck with booking! Please join the FB group if you haven’t already! I was tagged when appointments opened and that’s seriously the only reason that I was able to get one. At my worst and most stressed I was checking multiple times an hour, so I totally understand. At this point I don’t think they’ll open any more this month, but be prepared on the first Monday of September.
  23. mbodwams
    Following up on my most recent post: I was approved during my interview today!! 💕
  24. mbodwams
    Ahaha thank you! I meant to type Thursday August 17th. I’m actually on my way to the airport right now! My #1 piece of advice would be to join the Montreal K1 Visa group on FB if you haven’t already. I don’t know how I would have booked an appointment without their help. The embassy only opens up a couple of days at a time and the time slots fill up very quickly. People in that group post when appointments open up so it’s a less stressful experience. Good luck!
  25. mbodwams
    The expiry date doesn’t seem to matter. My I-797 technically expired on the 3rd of this month and my interview isn’t until next week. I believe they’ll just automatically renew it since the recent delays with this whole process are completely out of the petitioner/beneficiary’s control.
  26. mbodwams
    I just wanted to share that I’ve booked an interview for next Thursday, August 18th! The Montreal embassy didn’t have any appointment dates open up for a month and the waiting was agony! My NOA1 was Feb 7, 2022 and NOA2 was April 4, 2023.
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  28. mbodwams
    Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but they opened up appointments for the 6th and the 15th and both were gone within 45 minutes. I missed them too and now I’m spiralling thinking that I’ll have to wait another month because I wasn’t fast enough.
  29. mbodwams
    I don’t understand it either. From what I can see the extended wait time is unusual — someone in the FB group said that they had to wait 4 weeks for appointments to open up during the holiday season, but I haven’t seen anything else about random long waits. I’m crossing my fingers for next Tuesday but I’m also going to keep checking every day regardless. Since I can’t link it directly, just search “Montreal K1 Visa Applicants” on FB. I also reached out to the Help Desk a few days ago and received a response that they can only answer questions about technical difficulties, so it’s funny that you got a real answer. Maybe they’re tired of people contacting them, I imagine they’ve been getting a lot of emails over the past few weeks. But you’re right, there’s no real answer and they won’t be providing any further insight. We’re just going to have to keep waiting.
  30. mbodwams
    I’m in the same boat and I wish that I had some kind of answer! I received my P4 on July 6th and have been obsessively checking during business hours ever since. It seems ridiculous that there’s been no new appointments for over a month. I’m in a Facebook group for Montreal K1 filers and it seems like everyone is having the same experience, so we haven’t missed any appointments randomly being released. I can’t imagine why anyone would be cancelling or rescheduling with no new dates available. Someone recently mentioned that the embassy seems to release new appointments for the first and second Tuesday of the month, as well as the first Thursday. I can’t attest to how true this information is, but it’s been giving me something to hope for.
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