June 2018 filers

[SThomas-Pankey]

Give it Time

I don't understand what's going on, I sent in my aos package to Chicago lock box on 06/18/2018, it was delivered and picked up by uscis on 06/19/2018, no update since then. Checks has not been cashed. I noticed that people that filed in May get their receipt and check cashed in 5-6 days. What time of the day did you guys receive the text and email and what time of the day was the check cashed.

I think what the contents of your packet are can affect your processing time as well as your location. Our case is at the NBC and it took two weeks for them to send us notice.

[Tayo3460027]

I think what the contents of your packet are can affect your processing time as well as your location. Our case is at the NBC and it took two weeks for them to send us notice.

I filled forms G-1145, i-130, i-130A, i-864EZ, i-485, i-765, i-131, & I-693.
I submitted evidence of bonafide marriage with the form i-130 which are lease, utility bill, joint account, auto insurance, memberships, some correspondence, some photos. AOS package well arrange, sticky tabs labeled, clipped.
Around 3 am this morning check was cashed but no notifications yet.

[cltcelt]

June 2018 Filer

Hi everyone! I?ve been watching this forum for a while and gleaned lots of great info. so I thought I better post my own experiences to help others too. I will be applying via the Charlotte Field Office.

Sent I-485, i-130, advance parole and work author. application for AOS (Spouse): June 18th
Application Recieved by USCIS: June 20th
4 NOA Text/Emails: June 28th
Checks cashed: June 28th

I?ll try to keep you updated!

[paase]

Links don't work

If anyone is interested in the posts below, here is the original post with working links - https://www.immihelp.com/forum/showt...interview-tips
I could have added a lot more evidence with my application, but didn't realize I needed to.

June filers,

I would suggest going through the links within this link to gather and stage the evidence of bona fide marriage you will submit with your AOS package. https://www.immihelp.com/forum/showt...iew-tips/page4

You can find screenshots of my Table of Contents here. https://www.immihelp.com/forum/showt...656#post564656

Here is the Table of contents I used as a guide. https://www.immihelp.com/forum/showt...ocuments/page4

All the best,

USCFFS

[HeavenlyWisdom]

Generally,USCIS might take up to 14days to cash the check and the E-notification will follow within 24-48hrs!

[paase]

Update

Biometrics Letter Received in the mail.
No change in status on the egov.uscis tracker however.
So maybe some of you might receive NoAs in the mail directly.

[ureal]

My wife's process

Mailed 5/11/2018
delivered 5/14/2018
rejected 5/17/2018
reMailed 5/23/2018
delivered 5/28/2018
case received 5/30/2018
checks cashed 6/1/2018
bio appointment 6/22/2018
bio processing notice 6/24/2018

[kristinemae]

June 2018 filers - Concurrent

hello everyone! Like many of you, I would want to follow this thread and share the progress of my application. I just mailed my application yesterday to Chicago Lockbox, I am filling from Los Angeles.

Timeline:
06/28/2018: Mailed applications (G-1450, I-130, I-130A, G-1145, I-485, I-864, I-864A, I-693)

Contents (Envelop consists of 2 packets):

I-130 - Packet
1. 2 passport style photos of the petitioner and 2 passport style photos of the beneficiary;
2. Form G-1450: Authorization for Credit Card Transactions for the amount of $535.00 to cover the filing fee;
3. Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative;
4. Form I-130A: Supplemental Information for spouse beneficiary;
5. Form G-1145: e-Notification of Application;
6. Naturalization certificate of the petitioner;
7. Birth certificate of the petitioner;
8. Copy of petitioner?s U.S. passport and driver?s license;
1. Certified English translation of Birth certificate, passport, valid visa and driver?s license of the beneficiary;
9. Courtesy copy of marriage license;
10. Petitioner?s divorce documents;
11. Evidence of bonafide marriage.
a. Certificate of Registered Domestic Partnership;
b. Residential Lease agreements;
c. Automobile insurance policies;
d. Utility bills;
e. Health and dental insurance;
f. Destination wedding contracts;
g. Pictures.

I-485 Packet
1. 2 passport style photos of the beneficiary;
2. Form G-1450: Authorization for Credit Card Transactions for the amount of $1,225.00 to cover the filing and biometrics service fee;
3. Form G-1145: e-Notification of Application;
4. Form I-485: Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status;
5. Form I-864: Affidavit of Support;
6. Form I-864A: Contract between Sponsor and Household Member;
7. Form I-693: Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status;
8. Naturalization certificate of the petitioner;
9. Certified English translation of Birth certificate of the petitioner;
10. Copy of petitioner?s U.S. passport and driver?s license;
11. Birth certificate, passport, valid visa and driver?s license of the beneficiary;
12. Courtesy copy of marriage license;
13. Certified copy of petitioner?s divorce documents;
14. Most recent I-94 Copy;
15. Petitioner?s 1044, Tax transcripts and paystubs;
a. 2015, 2016 and 2017 1040;
b. W-2 (2016 and 2017).
16. Beneficiary?s 1044, Tax transcripts (2016 and 2017).

[IncogNitro]

Hi

Mailed I-130, I-130A, I-864, I-485, I-765, and I-131 on June 11th with USPS. Arrived at USCIS and signed for on June 13th.

Email confirmations for all except I-864 received June 20th, hard copies arrived received on June 25th.

Priority date is June 13th, notice date is June 19th.


Waiting on Biometrics letter.

My appointment for the Biometrics arrived either yesterday or today. It's scheduled for July 9th.

hello everyone! Like many of you, I would want to follow this thread and share the progress of my application. I just mailed my application yesterday to Chicago Lockbox, I am filling from Los Angeles.

I'm in LA as well.. I wonder if our timelines will be similar throughout the process.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Thanks for this! I had not considered this strategy. I am on F-1 and need a few months to finish my dissertation. Based on this advice I will consider starting my job search earlier than I had planned. Any comments about how employers feel about waiting for a new employees EAD before they can start? I would have thought that work permit would come up in an interview or at least before a formal job offer, at which point they would just decide to go with someone else if a potential employee doesn't know when they can start..


Welp, I was one of those people with that misconception. I submitted the main things suggested in I-130 - marriage certificate, proof of 5 years of cohabitation in the form of leases plus letter from landlord, and 3 letters of support, join bank account history (only 1 month old, we got married on April 23, 2018). I also added what I thought at the time as 'extra' evidence - receipt of wedding ring purchases, email conversation with wedding planner, a pdf with about 30-40 photos from our 6 year relationship with his parents and our friends and colleagues, including our 11 person intimate wedding.
My parents haven't met my husband in person yet (we included pictures of us skyping with them during our wedding and explained that that's how they are getting to know each other). So if I had heard this advice before, I would have included his emails to my family.
And I thought I had done my research.. oh well!

It's illegal for an employer to ask anything other than "Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment authorization or work visa?" and the answer to that is "Nope". They may only ask you to show evidence of employment authorization once you are hired. This is after drug tests and all - literally on your first day of work. That's when you go to Human Resources and fill out your I-9.

Sorry, I had meant to post the links for June 2018 filers earlier. Most people are either misguided by attorneys who somehow continue to perpetuate that if you file concurrently, the evidence of bona fide marriage is optional at the time of filing OR that you may just bring it all to the interview. Many but not all have a rough ride. It really depends upon who interviews you. On the upside, you didn't just submit civil documents. You will probably be fine. Just make sure that you go through those links and craft a meticulously thorough table of contents.

All the best,

USCFFS

[cinchy]

concurrent filing i130, i130a, i485, i765, i864

any detroit filers in the house? lol anyway iwant to share my timeline thus far. Came here on b2 visa married to us citizen fiance


06/05//18- filed concurrently
06/12/18- priority date
06/18/18- fingerprint fee accepted
06/20/18- recieve 3 text messages
06/23/18- recieve 3 notices by mail
06/29/18- recieve biometric notice scheduled for 07/09/18

ill keep you guys posted, its only up from here wish me luck anyone with similar timelines please chime in.

[Thatsleekchic]

No update

I sent in my AOS package to Chicago lock box on 06/19/2018, it was delivered and picked up by uscis on 06/21/2018, no update since then.

[SueDan]

I sent in my AOS package to Chicago lock box on 06/19/2018, it was delivered and picked up by uscis on 06/21/2018, no update since then.

It can take up to 2 weeks to get a
Response

[SueDan]

Still no biometrics letter

As you can see in my signature I?ve received my NOA letters but still no biometrics letter. How long can it take to get this?

[ngjaxguy]

As you can see in my signature I?ve received my NOA letters but still no biometrics letter. How long can it take to get this?

Same here. I m expecting by early next week