May 2009 AOS filers

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May 2009 I-130 and AOS filers

I'll most likely file for my parents end of April and anticipate getting NOA's in May. Am posting in multiple threads since some threads die quickly than others and the list of documents below could help future filers.

Here are some caveats:

1. I don't have a birth cert.
2. My parents don't have a birth cert nor marriage cert.
3. My parents are on B-2(Visitor's) visa.

I will be including the following:

1. Cover letter for I-130 for my mom.
  • Check for $355.00 ( Always check USCIS website for latest fees )
  • Copy of my U.S Passport.
  • Non-Available of Birth Cert showing my name and my mom's name.
  • Notarized Birth Affidavit from my mom that she is my mother.

2. Cover letter for I-130 for my dad.
  • Check for $355.00 ( Always check USCIS website for latest fees )
  • Copy of my U.S Passport.
  • Non-Available of Birth Cert showing my name and my dad's name.
  • Notarized Birth Affidavit from my Dad that he is my father.
  • Non-Availability of Marriage Certificate.
  • Notarized Marriage Affidavit from my Dad that he & mom married.
  • Notarized Marriage Affidavit from my GrandFather that he witnessed my parents wedding.


3. Cover letter from my dad for AOS.
  • Check for $1010.00(Fee for I-131, I-765, I-485 and Bio-metrics)
  • Six Passport photos(two each for I-131, I-765, I-485)
  • G325A - all four pages.
  • Copy of I-94(front and back)
  • Copy of dad's passport.
  • I-693 - sealed medical envelope for dad.
  • Non-Available of Birth Cert for dad.
  • Notarized Birth Affidavit from my GrandFather that he witnessed my dad's birth.
  • I-864 - Affidavit of support includes past 3 years of IRS tax transcripts, current W-2 and current letter of employment.

4. Cover letter from my mom for AOS.
  • Check for $1010.00(Fee for I-131, I-765, I-485 and Bio-metrics)
  • Six Passport photos(two each for I-131, I-765, I-485)
  • G325A - all four pages.
  • Copy of I-94(front and back)
  • Copy of mom's passport.
  • I-693 - sealed medical envelope for mom.
  • Non-Available of Birth Cert for mom
  • Notarized BirthAffidavit from my GrandFather that he witnessed my mom's birth.
  • I-864 - Affidavit of support includes past 3 years of IRS tax transcripts, current W-2 and current letter of employment

Am I missing anything else?


NEW UPDATE: FINAL TIMELINE

DO : Tampa - FL
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04/28/2009 : Sent AOS for Parents(I-130,I-131,I-485,I-765)
04/29/2009 : Package Delivered.
05/05/2009 : Checks Cashed.
05/08/2009 : Received all 8 NOAs
05/15/2009 : Received FingerPrint Notices for 06/02/2009
05/19/2009 : FP done -> walk -in
05/29/2009 : AP and EAD approval email for both of my parents.
06/05/2009 : Received AP in the mail.
06/06/2009 : Received EAD in the mail.
06/12/2009 : Parents applied for SSN.
06/23/2009 : Parents received their SSN.
08/06/2009 : Interview for Parents at local USCIS office.
08/17/2009 : Green Cards received in the mail.
 
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Medical and Passport Photos done!

Medical exam was completed yesterday and we received the sealed envelopes from the USCIS approved civil surgeon.
It ended up costing about $480 each for my parents...

If you are looking to get passport photos done, goto Sam's Club, its only $4.99 for two copies.

If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, take the photos yourself and upload them to www.epassportphoto.com and then either print them using the Shutterfly service or download them and print yourself at Walmart, CVS or Walgreen on 4'x6' sheet for about $0.20 cents....
 
Hi,
It looks ok.I think you need to include your naturalization certificate if you are a naturalized citizen.

Best Wishes!!
 
luckylilly said:
Hi,
It looks ok.I think you need to include your naturalization certificate if you are a naturalized citizen.
Best Wishes!!
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Included it just-in-case. :D

Mailed all the packages to the following address:

USCIS
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120


DO : Tampa - FL
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04/28/2009 : Sent AOS for Parents(I-130,I-131,I-485,I-765) via priority mail.
 
USPS Tracking

  • Delivered, April 29, 2009, 4:56 am, CHICAGO, IL 60680
  • Arrival at Unit, April 29, 2009, 4:00 am, CHICAGO, IL 60680
  • Processed, April 28, 2009, 10:38 pm, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
  • Processed, April 28, 2009, 2:46 am, TAMPA, FL 33605


Am surprised they delivered at 4.56AM...Does USCIS work that early or is this a straight delivery to a mailbox?

DO : Tampa - FL
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04/28/2009 : Sent AOS for Parents(I-130,I-131,I-485,I-765) via priority mail.
04/29/2009 : Package Delivered.
 
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Checks Cashed

Checks cashed this morning but haven't been able to retrieve the check details just yet.

DO : Tampa - FL
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04/28/2009 : Sent AOS for Parents(I-130,I-131,I-485,I-765) via priority mail.
04/29/2009 : Package Delivered.
05/05/2009 : Checks Cashed.
 
second stage said:
Checks cashed this morning but haven't been able to retrieve the check details just yet.
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I called up my Bank this afternoon and am told that USCIS 'cashed' my check electronically and so I will not have access to check images online and would have to request paper copies.

The checks made out to US Dept of Homeland Security was encashed electronically at J.P.Morgan Chase branch in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Can someone confirm the same was true if their checks were cashed electronically?
 
Filed at the end of April - considered a May filer

Hi,

This is the first thread I saw for May 2009 filers.

Anyway, here's mine for now.

DO: Los Angeles, CA

04/30/2009 - Sent in I-130, I-485 and I-765 packages
05/01/2009 - Received at Lockbox in Chicago, IL

Awaiting checks to be cashed and for NOAs.

Goodluck to everybody! ;p
 
second stage said:
I called up my Bank this afternoon and am told that USCIS 'cashed' my check electronically and so I will not have access to check images online and would have to request paper copies.

The checks made out to US Dept of Homeland Security was encashed electronically at J.P.Morgan Chase branch in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Can someone confirm the same was true if their checks were cashed electronically?
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I am able to see the cashed checks images online (Digital Federal Credit Union). Just as you, Dept of Homeland security cashed the check via JP Morgan Chase bank. This was earlier this afternoon.
 
chintu_pc said:
I am able to see the cashed checks images online (Digital Federal Credit Union). Just as you, Dept of Homeland security cashed the check via JP Morgan Chase bank. This was earlier this afternoon.
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Thanks for the information.
Were you able to find out the receipt numbers from the back of the check?

Well, am going to wait another 24 hrs to see if the checks post online..otherwise, will have to wait for the NOAs to get the receipt numbers.
 
I am a May filer too

HI Everyone,
here is my information:
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04/27/09: Mailed via USPS priority mail
04/29/09: Re'd in Chicago Lockbox
05/05/09: One check cashed and was able to view the check image.

To Second stage: what was the number you referred to when reviewing the digital check image? How many numbers will it be? I actually noticed several numbers in several dates. Very confused. Thanks!
 
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njminnie said:
To Second stage: what was the number you referred to when reviewing the digital check image? How many numbers will it be? I actually noticed several numbers in several dates. Very confused. Thanks!
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Its a 13-character application receipt number
 
Checks Cashed today

Checked my bank account just now and found out my checks have been cashed out. 355.00 and 1010.00. :)

I couldn't see the check online still though. Said it will be available for viewing tomorrow.

Still, that was pretty quick - only 6 days since I sent the packages. :)
 
swivelchair said:
Checked my bank account just now and found out my checks have been cashed out. 355.00 and 1010.00. :)

I couldn't see the check online still though. Said it will be available for viewing tomorrow.
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Am still not able to view my check images online.

Did any May filers receive NOAs yet?
 
second stage said:
Am still not able to view my check images online.

Did any May filers receive NOAs yet?
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I'm hoping to get mine either tomorrow or early next week. They say that it usually take a day or two or even three to get your NOAs once the checks have been cashed.

Well, so far - that's how it's been with the April and March filers I've seen so far.
 
Received all NOAs

Received all 8 NOAs, four for each of my parent.

I was able to register and view all the case status online

Link: https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/caseStatusSearchDisplay.do

It shows the following generic message for all NOAs

On May 4, 2009, we received this "FORM NUMBER, TYPE OF APPLICATION", and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our NATIONAL BENEFITS CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.



DO : Tampa - FL
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04/28/2009 : Sent AOS for Parents(I-130,I-131,I-485,I-765) via priority mail.
04/29/2009 : Package Delivered.
05/05/2009 : Checks Cashed.
05/08/2009 : Received all 8 NOAs
 
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Hi everybody
just send my father aplication.Now i am on the board.
good luck to everybody
 
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