JaneStaark

1 hour ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

We are about to file our AOS packet and I was wondering if you would mind sharing what your RFE was for? Trying to avoid any issues and would like to learn from your experience if possible

Hey! Sure! 

Our RFE was about household. We put all the info on our application, but still got a RFE about it. Question was about kids (which we don't have yet), so we put answer on the list and sent it back. As an additional information we added more proof about relationship: photos from our wedding, honeymoon, photos with friends and family, bank account statements with my name in it and also added some letters from our friends that they've been seeing us together and relationship is legit. 

I wish you smooth process and fast approval! 

Hi everyone! Finally got our update: CASE APPROVED!!! 

Apr 26: Case received 

Jun 28: Bio appointment 

Sep 6: RFE request 

Oct 17: RFE received 

Oct 30: Case approved!!!

Waiting for approval notice and GC now! So excited! Hope for everybody get approved soon too!

8 hours ago, K1visaHopeful said:

Again, unsure of what form you are talking about as you haven't mentioned it.

12 hours ago, JaneStaark said:

yes, we received the paper request. we did everything what they asked for and sent it back though USPS. 

12 hours ago, OldUser said:

12 hours ago, JaneStaark said:

What evidence did you submit in RFE reply? Did you send it using certified mail or shipping courier with proof of delivery?

It was more proof of marriage. New photos, bank accounts statements, insurance for both names and letters from family and friends that they were on our wedding and seeing us constantly after it. 
Yes, we used USPS with signature and tracking. 

Hello everyone! It's been a while, but our case didn't move for couple months and in the middle of Sept we got RFE. The problem was that we didn't put the amount of kids..well because we don't have them..at all..I think it was stupid question just to stop our case for a little. But in the letter there were also "additional information" to add more proof of marriage (since we got married till the RFE date). We prepared all the evidence and sent it back yesterday. My question is should I also add evidence online on USCIS website? or should we just wait till it'll make it back to their office and let them do it?

CONGRATS!!! hope we get our approval soon! 

2 minutes ago, KompaChuy said:

guess we are all at the "we are actively reviewing your form...." stage. 

hey! Had my bio appointment on June 28. EAD was approved within a day. Got SSN on my new last name today. Still waiting for EAD card itself. 

I-485 application is "actively reviewing" 

Hello everyone! I tried to find similar topics on the forum, but just to play it safe I'll ask here. 
We applied for AOS in April, had bio appointment in June. My work permit is approved, but not physically delivered yet. We plan our honeymoon at the end of September and want to make sure that it'll not be an issue. Should we buy my ticket on my maiden name (like it said in my passport) and have our marriage certificate and letter with receipt number of pending I-485? 

Updates: got all the mail with bio appointment, online access code and receipt numbers. Appointment scheduled on June 28. From what I read on the USCIS website we would only need this notification and password. do we need to prepare copies of any other documents? thank you everybody!

5 hours ago, K1visaHopeful said:

 

Signature on receipt applies to only courier shipments as that address is an actual desk AT the lockbox which is manned by a person.

 

My guess is you are stuck in USPS limbo as they cannot comply with your requirement to have someone sign for your package.

I'd call the number on your shipping receipt and confirm it was actually signed for and by who and then you can add that to your email inquiry to the Lockbox.

We shipped everything to the address listed on USCIS website. The package was delivered and actual person signed for it. So we already add and email everything to our inquiry. Hope we'll get some updates soon. But thank you so much for all the advices! this forum is really helpful 

8 hours ago, K1visaHopeful said:

Did you ship via USPS mail or UPS courier?

USPS and we ask for signature from receiver 

42 minutes ago, K1visaHopeful said:

Non receipt of receipt notice inquiries are sent by email to the Lockbox.

Check out the USCIS Contact US webpage for details.

sorry I meant email. We sent it to lockboxsupport yesterday (May 30.) All what we know for now that somebody signed up and picked up our package (it was part of our delivery) 

14 minutes ago, M and Mike said:

Have you heard anything for USCIS since you applied?? 

no news. the check wasn't even cashed..it's been more than 30 days by now, so we sent request about our case on their support line. it's so frustrating..

okay. thank you everyone for your answers! hope we'll receive EAD or even GC soon. 

6 hours ago, maryliz said:

I feel like everyone rushed to get their applications in before the increase in fees and that might be why it's taking longer...just my personal opinion. 

but we sent it in with new fees at the end of April. and checks are still not cashed..

we hope to get some updates soon

Hello everyone! 
We applied for AOS at the end of April. Still no updates there (other than it was delivered) 

I got my Social security card back in 2022 when I was here through W&T program. But since we got married I changed my name. Can I change my SScard now with my new last name on it? or do they issue me a replacement when I get my work permit? 

It is very frustrating and seems like I'm stuck, because I have no documents with my new legal name. 

I'd appreciate all of your answers and advices! Thank you 

hey! does anybody have an updates? We applied on April 23d and it was delivered by April 26th and no updates since then. the check didn't cash out yet. I know all we can do is wait, but I don't want to end up "out of status"

Okay. Thank you!

Hello everyone! We're finally filling the papers for AOS! I found answers for some of my questions, but still have more😅 I legally changed my last name to my husband's last name. So I list it on all the forms as my current legal name. Should I sign all the forms with my "new signature" (with my new current last name)? Will it be legit? 

Thank you for help! 

Hi! I was in the same situation (my parents were not married by the time when I was born), so I have an adoption papers too. I listed my moms last name in the petition too. With the I-129F petition you don't need to professionally translate this documents. I did it all by myself and just add another paper said that I have enough knowledge and abilities to translate it and that says in this papers is true. (did it for my birth certificate and adoption papers). But later for the interview you need to bring the certified translated copies of those papers. That what I did.  

1 hour ago, Rassolnik Tom Yum said:

Does this mean that we also should hire third party translators to legally translate it all into English? If so, should each and every foreign word be translated? Or only those parts that make the most sense and meaning?

I think you can provide your own translation for this evidence too 

Did you check your case status at CEAC website? Does it say "READY"? Then you can start to fill DS-160 and pay fee for interview.

I would recommend you to pay fee and schedule the interview first. So after you'll know the exact day of your interview you can make an appointment for med exam closer to your interview day. (I did my med exam 3 days prior my interview and all went fine)

20 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

Yes that’s the one. When you fill out the application the migration police will take it. In my case the KZ consulate took it 

okey, thanks a lot!

25 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

Plus you’re facing a risk of not being let out of the country when you exit on your K1

yeah. that what I thought. They might ask me this. It wasn't mentioned on my interview, but they sent me some instructions with package with my passport. Thanks a lot. Seems like I have to do this first before leave the country.

28 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

Prepare to hand in your national ID whether you do it abroad or in the country.

Do you mean my Udostoverenie? I should hand it before I leave too?

Hi everyone! I received my passport with my K-1 visa and an envelope yesterday. But I also got some further instructions that said that they recommend me to get "Permission for Permanent Residence Abroad" while I'm still in my home country. This paper would take me almost another month to get done..and I planned to go in the middle of March. But if it would cause me problems later, I would rather wait and do it now. Maybe somebody had experience with that too?  And do I absolutely need it? Or I can do it later through my Embassy in US?