Can I just print out the AOS (I-485) / EAD (I-765) / AP (I-131) forms and not fill it up electronically? Posted on January 18, 2015March 18, 2015 by Mrs. Presson No. You have to fill the I-485 (AOS) and I-131 (AP) forms electronically. These are important barcodes. The only form that doesn’t generate a barcode is the I-765 (EAD/Work Permit). The red arrow shows where those barcodes are generated after completing the form. Only then you can print the forms and sign them with black…
The Consular Officer didn’t say if I was approved or not. They took my passport though, is that a good sign? Am I approved? Posted on October 20, 2014 by Mrs. Presson Neither. It’s not a good sign nor a bad sign. Them taking your passport is not (in any way) an assurance that you’ve passed your interview nor has anything to do with your visa status. There are other background checks that are still needed to be done before an approval / issuance of a visa. This…
I’ve complied with the 221G Request for Additional Documents and sent my paperwork to the U.S. Embassy. When will my K1 Visa be approved? Posted on August 28, 2014 by Mrs. Presson No one knows the answer to that question. It all depends on the following: The completeness of your paperwork (This still depends on the Consular Officer’s discretion.) The amount of cases they have at your local U.S. Embassy The decision by the Consular Officer reviewing your case Any unforeseen circumstances like the weather, system…
I’ve submitted complete documents during my interview and was told that I was approved. Until now, it’s on Administrative Processing. When will my K1 Visa be issued? Posted on August 28, 2014 by Mrs. Presson No one knows the answer to that question. It all depends on the following: The completeness of your paperwork (This still depends on the Consular Officer’s discretion.) The amount of cases they have at your local U.S. Embassy The decision by the Consular Officer reviewing your case Any unforeseen circumstances like the weather, system…
Why is my case on Administrative Processing and/or 221G? How long will it be stuck on AP? Posted on August 24, 2014April 3, 2015 by Mrs. Presson All cases go through Administrative Processing. This means the U.S. Embassy is doing additional background checks on your case. This varies as every case is unique. This can last for a few days to a few weeks, a month or more. This also applies to people who have submitted their documents because of 221G. Nobody…
What name do I use on my AOS forms? Married name or Maiden name? Posted on August 24, 2014January 6, 2016 by Mrs. Presson If you’ve taken the surname/last name of your U.S. Citizen spouse, you may fill up your I-485 Adjustment of Status Forms (EAD / AP forms as well) under your Married Name. You just have to attach proof (ie. Marraige Certificate) that you had your legal name changed upon marraige, which is usually found on the Marraige…
Can we use blue ink in filling up and signing our forms? Or do we have to use black ink? Posted on August 1, 2014August 1, 2014 by Mrs. Presson All the forms available on USCIS.gov, both on the instruction PDF file and the form itself has it clearly stated: “Type or print in black ink.” or “Type or print legibly in black ink.” It is a simple instruction and may be trivial for some, but not abiding by this simple instruction may get you…
What is an RFE? Posted on August 1, 2014 by Mrs. Presson An “RFE” is short for “Request for Evidence”. This is a notice from USCIS sent to the petitioner / applicant requesting for more documents to support their application and/or to correct necessary information that was submitted previously. This is known as the I-797E, Notice of Action. An “RFE” may seem like a little bump on…