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DV 2019 AOS Only

Thanks Mom! I have received my GC today! You do a great help for me and take time on my questions. Thank you again!
Below is my timeline:

09/05/2018 - 2NL
11/09/2018 - File AOS package
11/13/2018 - Package Deliver
11/20/2018 - Acceptance Text
11/21/2018 - Check cashed
11/26/2018 - NOA letter received
11/30/2018 - Bio letter
12/04/2018 - Bio walk-in (Schedule date is 12/14/2018)
01/07/2019 - IL received
01/17/2019 - Interview
01/24/2019 - GC received

I also update to spreadsheet. Good luck for people who are still in the process.
 
Mars2045 said:
Thanks Mom! I have received my GC today! You do a great help for me and take time on my questions. Thank you again!
Below is my timeline:

09/05/2018 - 2NL
11/09/2018 - File AOS package
11/13/2018 - Package Deliver
11/20/2018 - Acceptance Text
11/21/2018 - Check cashed
11/26/2018 - NOA letter received
11/30/2018 - Bio letter
12/04/2018 - Bio walk-in (Schedule date is 12/14/2018)
01/07/2019 - IL received
01/17/2019 - Interview
01/24/2019 - GC received

I also update to spreadsheet. Good luck for people who are still in the process.
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Congratulations :)
 
Hi Mom and friends :)

Pushing forward with my AOS Package.

I have some questions,

1. When supplying Tax Information, the Spreadsheet states copies of Recent Tax Transcripts - instead of requesting the Tax Transcripts (which seems to be a summary) from the IRS, can I send the copies of the full Tax Return I filed using TurboTax? Will that be sufficient? If so, I have access to those immediately via Turbotax and already downloaded.

2. In I-485 it states Other Names You Have Used Since Birth: Provide all other names you have ever used, including your family name at birth, other legal names, nicknames, aliases, and assumed names. All of my official records go by my birth name but the name I used with friends, colleagues, sport and would be found online, etc. is a shortened version of that name. Example: Full Name: Danielle Mary Smith; Name with Friends/Preferred Name: Danni Smith. Would I include "Danni Smith" in this space or is it this not necessary for this kind of name? I'm assuming this is for a background check? Seems like I would include it but just wanted to ask your opinion.

3. I have seen I-797 Notice of Action - Indicating Current Visa Status (If applicable) - Photocopy Only being stated twice in the Spreadsheet. I am currently processing AOS whilst on an E-3 visa. I don't believe I've ever encountered an I-797 before, which makes me think it is not applicable to me. Would this seem so? Anyone else who has/had an E-3 had a I-797?

4. Sorry if this may seem like a simple question but in regards to the copies of everything being sent in the AOS Package, is simple Color Photocopies sufficient? Or does each copy need some kind of official certification/notarization to accompany?

Thank you all for your help. :)
 
pittsandpieces said:
Hi Mom and friends :)

Pushing forward with my AOS Package.

I have some questions,

1. When supplying Tax Information, the Spreadsheet states copies of Recent Tax Transcripts - instead of requesting the Tax Transcripts (which seems to be a summary) from the IRS, can I send the copies of the full Tax Return I filed using TurboTax? Will that be sufficient? If so, I have access to those immediately via Turbotax and already downloaded.

2. In I-485 it states Other Names You Have Used Since Birth: Provide all other names you have ever used, including your family name at birth, other legal names, nicknames, aliases, and assumed names. All of my official records go by my birth name but the name I used with friends, colleagues, sport and would be found online, etc. is a shortened version of that name. Example: Full Name: Danielle Mary Smith; Name with Friends/Preferred Name: Danni Smith. Would I include "Danni Smith" in this space or is it this not necessary for this kind of name? I'm assuming this is for a background check? Seems like I would include it but just wanted to ask your opinion.

3. I have seen I-797 Notice of Action - Indicating Current Visa Status (If applicable) - Photocopy Only being stated twice in the Spreadsheet. I am currently processing AOS whilst on an E-3 visa. I don't believe I've ever encountered an I-797 before, which makes me think it is not applicable to me. Would this seem so? Anyone else who has/had an E-3 had a I-797?

4. Sorry if this may seem like a simple question but in regards to the copies of everything being sent in the AOS Package, is simple Color Photocopies sufficient? Or does each copy need some kind of official certification/notarization to accompany?

Thank you all for your help. :)
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1. IRS Tax Transcript is preferable - makes reviewing easier for the IO since it’s a summary like you already noted.

2. Yes, list as “Other Names”

3. You should have an I-797 if you a pending AOS petition with USCIS.

4. Just copies.
 
Sm1smom said:
1. IRS Tax Transcript is preferable - makes reviewing easier for the IO since it’s a summary like you already noted.

2. Yes, list as “Other Names”

3. You should have an I-797 if you a pending AOS petition with USCIS.

4. Just copies.
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Thanks Mom! Just a couple of questions off of those answers. (Numbers correlate to the original questions/answers)

1. Ah I see. That makes sense. I just read in the thread that someone was having trouble accessing Transcripts from the IRS due to the Government Shutdown, so I thought since I'm planning to submit my AOS Package at the beginning of February, that maybe the Tax Return was sufficient. I'll try see if it's possible to secure the Transcript. Much appreciated.

3. I get confused at times with terminology, so forgive me. I am on an E-3 visa, and planning to process via AOS at the beginning of February when my Case Number is current. At the moment I haven't lodged anything, therefore does that mean I shouldn't have an I-797? Or should I have received one when I originally was granted my E-3? Sorry, for needing the re-clarification.
 
pittsandpieces said:
Thanks Mom! Just a couple of questions off of those answers. (Numbers correlate to the original questions/answers)

1. Ah I see. That makes sense. I just read in the thread that someone was having trouble accessing Transcripts from the IRS due to the Government Shutdown, so I thought since I'm planning to submit my AOS Package at the beginning of February, that maybe the Tax Return was sufficient. I'll try see if it's possible to secure the Transcript. Much appreciated.

3. I get confused at times with terminology, so forgive me. I am on an E-3 visa, and planning to process via AOS at the beginning of February when my Case Number is current. At the moment I haven't lodged anything, therefore does that mean I shouldn't have an I-797? Or should I have received one when I originally was granted my E-3? Sorry, for needing the re-clarification.
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So an existing I-797 is not applicable in your case.
 
hi mom,

I have a bachelor degree from here in states.
but I did my high school using british education system (completed O and A level), and certificates are in English.

Is it imperative to get my high school degree to be evaluated by e.g WES?
 
southeastasian92 said:
hi mom,

I have a bachelor degree from here in states.
but I did my high school using british education system (completed O and A level), and certificates are in English.

Is it imperative to get my high school degree to be evaluated by e.g WES?
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Did you receive an IL that states you should attend your interview with a WES evaluated copy of your HS Diploma if the Diploma was obtained outside the US?
 
no. i haven't received my IL yet.

I was browsing through some old threads from couple of years ago and noticed some applicants did the evaluation.

It make sense probably to wait until IL to come.
 
southeastasian92 said:
no. i haven't received my IL yet.

I was browsing through some old threads from couple of years ago and noticed some applicants did the evaluation.

It make sense probably to wait until IL to come.
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A couple of FOs request a WES translated copy of the HS Diploma (if issued by a none US HS) be presented at the interview. As you’ve seen from what you’ve been reading, not all FOs request for that. So I can’t tell you it is imperative or not for you to have a WES evaluated copy of your HS Diploma, your call.
 
Dear Mom, hi!
I hope for your advice. Today I've received 2 biometrics letters for different dates. Is it common? I've never read that USCIS sends 2 invitation letters for 2 different dates. Should we walk-in on both dates?
 
Amandaa said:
Dear Mom, hi!
I hope for your advice. Today I've received 2 biometrics letters for different dates. Is it common? I've never read that USCIS sends 2 invitation letters for 2 different dates. Should we walk-in on both dates?
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Are you saying you and your spouse each received a bio letter for different dates, or you both received two bio letters per person for two different dates?
 
hi,
can I use PO box for mailing addressin I 485 part 1?
can I use credit cart to pay the fees?
what is form G 1145? should I put it in my package?
thanks
 
max19 said:
hi,
can I use PO box for mailing addressin I 485 part 1?
can I use credit cart to pay the fees?
what is form G 1145? should I put it in my package?
thanks
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1. Yes
2. Yes
3. See the AOS process spreadsheet for the list of forms you can or should include with your AOS package.
 
Sm1smom said:
Are you saying you and your spouse each received a bio letter for different dates, or you both received two bio letters per person for two different dates?
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Hi Mom,

In total we received 4 letters: I received 2 letters for 2 different dates: 02/04 and 02/07 and my husband received 2 letters for 2 different dates: 02/04 and 02/07.
 
Amandaa said:
Hi Mom,

In total we received 4 letters: I received 2 letters for 2 different dates: 02/04 and 02/07 and my husband received 2 letters for 2 different dates: 02/04 and 02/07.
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You only need to attend one in that case. Somebody probably failed to do proper vetting before scheduling the second appointment. Retain both letters for your record, while you attend only one appointment.
 
Tomorrow Chicago is going to be colder than Pluto and it was also the day that our interview was scheduled. I was living in hope that we would be able to still go in and that they wouldn't close the office.

Of course, get a call from a weird number and it was a guy from the Chicago FO ringing to reschedule us for March 19th. We absolutely need to be overseas March 30th so that was cutting it so fine, I pleaded with the guy, told him our predicament and our plans and asked him for absolutely anything earlier.

He called me back about a minute later and told us to come in today! So we frantically printed out and copied our documents and hopped an Uber to the USCIS office, checked in, and the lady who interviewed us called us in not even 2 minutes later. The place was pretty full too.

The interview was rather uneventful and just like the other accounts. Verifying i-485, asking some of the yes - no questions, about our marriage to make sure we were legit etc.

She said that our interview is done but someone else has the final say or something? Like she had the authority to interview us but not to approve us. She said that we will either get a welcome letter or an RFE soon. Most other interview accounts seem to have indicated that the person interviewing them also had the final say.

She had everything we had sent in all in a nice file with our numbers on them. Said it was exciting because she had never done a DV case before. Even on the way out she said to another guy "I just did our DV couple" and he got excited too. Like they hardly ever see DV people.

Now waiting for the result of the interview :)
 
damo1089 said:
Tomorrow Chicago is going to be colder than Pluto and it was also the day that our interview was scheduled. I was living in hope that we would be able to still go in and that they wouldn't close the office.

Of course, get a call from a weird number and it was a guy from the Chicago FO ringing to reschedule us for March 19th. We absolutely need to be overseas March 30th so that was cutting it so fine, I pleaded with the guy, told him our predicament and our plans and asked him for absolutely anything earlier.

He called me back about a minute later and told us to come in today! So we frantically printed out and copied our documents and hopped an Uber to the USCIS office, checked in, and the lady who interviewed us called us in not even 2 minutes later. The place was pretty full too.

The interview was rather uneventful and just like the other accounts. Verifying i-485, asking some of the yes - no questions, about our marriage to make sure we were legit etc.

She said that our interview is done but someone else has the final say or something? Like she had the authority to interview us but not to approve us. She said that we will either get a welcome letter or an RFE soon. Most other interview accounts seem to have indicated that the person interviewing them also had the final say.

She had everything we had sent in all in a nice file with our numbers on them. Said it was exciting because she had never done a DV case before. Even on the way out she said to another guy "I just did our DV couple" and he got excited too. Like they hardly ever see DV people.

Now waiting for the result of the interview :)
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Hope they will approve you soon @damo1089
The number they called from, is it their 800 phone number or local field office?
 
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