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antoineD   36

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Hi everyone,

 

If you're planning on applying for I-485 for family-based AOS or otherwise, please note the recent change in form I-485. Since 2/21/17, the USCIS won't accept the previous version, which lasted barely a couple months.

 

 

Update to Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

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New edition dated 01/17/17. Starting 02/21/17, USCIS will only accept the 01/17/17 edition. Until then, you can use previous editions. However, all filings postmarked 12/23/16 or later must include the new fees or we will reject them.

 

 

Thanks for being careful.

Timeline:

 

  • AOS application submitted: 1/28/17
  • NOA1 for 130/765: 2/24/17
  • NOA1 for 485: 3/2/17
  • Biometrics letter: 3/11/17
  • Biometrics appointment: 3/30/17
  • EAD in production: 5/23/17
  • EAD received: 5/26/17
  • AP application received: 9/15/17 
  • AP application approved: 12/2/17 
  • Interview Notice received: 12/23/17
  • AOS Interview: 1/23/18
  • Approval email/texts: 2/8/18
  • Green Card mailed (hopefully): 2/14/18
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atuegwu   192

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47 minutes ago, antoineD said:

Hi everyone,

 

If you're planning on applying for I-485 for family-based AOS or otherwise, please note the recent change in form I-485. Since 2/21/17, the USCIS won't accept the previous version, which lasted barely a couple months.

 

 

Update to Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

 

 

 

Thanks for being careful.

oh my gosh, just filed few days back using the 12/23/2016 edition...what can I do now as I haven't got NOA1 yet?

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antoineD   36

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1 minute ago, atuegwu said:

oh my gosh, just filed few days back using the 12/23/2016 edition...what can I do now as I haven't got NOA1 yet?

Is it postmarked earlier than 2/21? Then you'll be fine.

Timeline:

 

  • AOS application submitted: 1/28/17
  • NOA1 for 130/765: 2/24/17
  • NOA1 for 485: 3/2/17
  • Biometrics letter: 3/11/17
  • Biometrics appointment: 3/30/17
  • EAD in production: 5/23/17
  • EAD received: 5/26/17
  • AP application received: 9/15/17 
  • AP application approved: 12/2/17 
  • Interview Notice received: 12/23/17
  • AOS Interview: 1/23/18
  • Approval email/texts: 2/8/18
  • Green Card mailed (hopefully): 2/14/18
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antoineD   36

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Postmarked means sent by, not received by.

 

call USCIS or your lawyer to double check, though. 

Timeline:

 

  • AOS application submitted: 1/28/17
  • NOA1 for 130/765: 2/24/17
  • NOA1 for 485: 3/2/17
  • Biometrics letter: 3/11/17
  • Biometrics appointment: 3/30/17
  • EAD in production: 5/23/17
  • EAD received: 5/26/17
  • AP application received: 9/15/17 
  • AP application approved: 12/2/17 
  • Interview Notice received: 12/23/17
  • AOS Interview: 1/23/18
  • Approval email/texts: 2/8/18
  • Green Card mailed (hopefully): 2/14/18
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atuegwu   192

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3 minutes ago, antoineD said:

Postmarked means sent by, not received by.

 

call USCIS or your lawyer to double check, though. 

okay. thanks. I just hope it wont call for RFIE or better still an RFIE will be better than rejecting it in its totality.

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antoineD   36

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It'll just be a technical rejection. It's not gonna be a problem. 

Timeline:

 

  • AOS application submitted: 1/28/17
  • NOA1 for 130/765: 2/24/17
  • NOA1 for 485: 3/2/17
  • Biometrics letter: 3/11/17
  • Biometrics appointment: 3/30/17
  • EAD in production: 5/23/17
  • EAD received: 5/26/17
  • AP application received: 9/15/17 
  • AP application approved: 12/2/17 
  • Interview Notice received: 12/23/17
  • AOS Interview: 1/23/18
  • Approval email/texts: 2/8/18
  • Green Card mailed (hopefully): 2/14/18
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antoineD   36

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Good luck to us, friend! 

Timeline:

 

  • AOS application submitted: 1/28/17
  • NOA1 for 130/765: 2/24/17
  • NOA1 for 485: 3/2/17
  • Biometrics letter: 3/11/17
  • Biometrics appointment: 3/30/17
  • EAD in production: 5/23/17
  • EAD received: 5/26/17
  • AP application received: 9/15/17 
  • AP application approved: 12/2/17 
  • Interview Notice received: 12/23/17
  • AOS Interview: 1/23/18
  • Approval email/texts: 2/8/18
  • Green Card mailed (hopefully): 2/14/18
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atuegwu   192

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12 hours ago, Miggel42 said:

Same here I sent my AOS package the 20th signed like I did it the 21st hopefully everything will turn out well.

YEAH, SURE WAITING FOR EVERYTHING TO TURNOUT WELL. GOOD LUCK TO YOU/US

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Chardon Ne'   71

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I just read that someone who mailed their application on Feb 14   had their package sent back as in transit doesn't count. They go by when they actually received it...FYI

Pkg Sent:9/13/16


Received at Chicago Lock box: 9/16/16


Received Texts: 9/30/16


NOA1 Received: 10/4/16 : Receipt Date of 9/19/16


Bio Appt letter Received: 10/12/16


Bio Appt completed: 10/24/16


Card in production: 11/17/16


Combo Card received 11/25/16

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TL2016   208

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Oh great. I just sent off my package yesterday and the I-485 is the 12/23/2016 version. That sucks, another week or two that the whole thing will be delayed. At least I know already why it'll be sent back and I won't have to worry and guess until it gets back here.

 

Thanks for the info.

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