Houston Texas Filers

[Houston2016]

My list of docs

Yes!! Got the notice in the mail yesterday! That?s why I?ve been bugging you so much😂😂 I?m trying to get everything ready! Thank you!

Congratulation!

There what i am taking to interview, plus originals.
I've made the list (cover letter) base on the received letter for interview.

USCIS
810 Gears Road, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77067
August 07, 2017

Re: Interview appointment for the completion of I-485
Beneficiary (Alien Spouse) YYYYYYY A YYYY X Petitioner (U.S. Citizen) ZZZZZZ A YYYY ZZZ

To whom it may concern,
Please find enclosed requested copies of documents for Interview appointment for the completion of Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Form I-485):
1. Interview Notice (I-797C dated July 03, 2018)
2. Complete Medical Exam (Form I-693)
3. Complete Affidavit of Support (Form I-864):
3.1 IRS Transcript or Federal Tax Return and W-2 for 2015, 2016, 2017
3.2 Letter from current employer, pay stubs for past 2 month
3.3 Evidence of petitioner United States Citizenship
3.3.1 US Passport
3.3.2 Naturalization Certificate
4. Documents establishing beneficiary?s eligibility for Lawful Permanent resident status:
4.1 Certified copy of Marriage Documents
4.2 Spouse Birth Certificate and prove of United States Citizenship
4.3 Divorce decree/death certificate
4.4 Birth Certificate for child of this marriage
5. Beneficiary?s all travel documents used to enter the United States:
5.1 Passport and L-1 Visa documents
5.2 Electronic I-94
6. Beneficiary?s Birth Certificate
7. Petitioner?s Births Certificate and prove of United States Citizenship
8. Children Birth Certificates
9. Marriage-based eligibility for Lawful Permanent resident status supporting documents (see item 4)
10. Supporting evidence of beneficiary and petitioner relationship
10.1 Joint bank account, mortgage, property ownership
10.2 Joint car insurance
10.3 Family Medical Insurance
10.4 401K beneficiaries, work listed emergency contacts
10.5 Boarding passes from travel together
10.6 Correspondence/Phone calls and texts printouts
10.7 Photos/Media
Sincerely,
YYYYYYY, ZZZZZZZ
Address

List of requested originals documents:
1. Petitioner:
1.1 Driving License
1.2 US Passport
1.3 Naturalization Certificate
1.4 Births Certificate
2 Beneficiary?s
2.1 Driving License
2.2 Passport and L-1 Visa documents
2.3 Birth Certificates
3 Documents establishing beneficiary?s eligibility for Lawful Permanent resident status:
3.1 Certified copy of Marriage Documents
3.2 Divorce decree/death certificate
3.3 Children?s Birth Certificates

[Houston2016]

My list of docs

All new evidence of relationship after we mail our AOS, Nov 10th 2016 till now.

We are taking a full copy of submitted package as well.
I took a copy as was suggested in one of the forums, in case they lost our case and i need to resubmit. Also i've read somewhere that some time it useful during interview to have a copy of submitted package.

It looks like i am over preparing, but honestly, i better will bring a suitcase on wheels filled with all kind of originals, copies and evidence, then received RFE for some stupid missing copy and wait another half a year or more!

[Todor Dimov]

How long until EAD to be mailed after Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview?

04.10.2018 Sent the application
I received confirmation letters maybe a week after that.
After received a letter for biometrics and passed it but also received a letter saying
Request for initial evidence (I-485), which says that they need the stamp from my passport when I arrived in the US the letter is with date 05.03.2018. I sent the copy of the stamp!
My status changed to As of July 11, 2018, we are ready to schedule your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
Apparently, I got a very good job opportunity which I really want to take, do you have any idea how long would take to receive EAD? I will speak to the boss and hope they wait for me to receive it since they are really interested in my skills but I'm a little worried because they want me to start working next week!
What should I do, please help!

[godfreylaura]

All new evidence of relationship after we mail our AOS, Nov 10th 2016 till now.

We are taking a full copy of submitted package as well.
I took a copy as was suggested in one of the forums, in case they lost our case and i need to resubmit. Also i've read somewhere that some time it useful during interview to have a copy of submitted package.

It looks like i am over preparing, but honestly, i better will bring a suitcase on wheels filled with all kind of originals, copies and evidence, then received RFE for some stupid missing copy and wait another half a year or more!

As my husband says... "proper preparations prevents pisspore performance!" you got this!!!! Good luck! Cant wait for us to get ours!

[hopeanddream]

04.10.2018 Sent the application
I received confirmation letters maybe a week after that.
After received a letter for biometrics and passed it but also received a letter saying
Request for initial evidence (I-485), which says that they need the stamp from my passport when I arrived in the US the letter is with date 05.03.2018. I sent the copy of the stamp!
My status changed to As of July 11, 2018, we are ready to schedule your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
Apparently, I got a very good job opportunity which I really want to take, do you have any idea how long would take to receive EAD? I will speak to the boss and hope they wait for me to receive it since they are really interested in my skills but I'm a little worried because they want me to start working next week!
What should I do, please help!

you can look into expediting you EAD under financial loss or something of that sort, but you have to provide proof for your urgent need. May be a letter from your manager, offer letter etc.

[Randomdude]

I just put in a service request on the 485. It allowed me to go forward with the request and did not tell me we were still within processing time. Well hopefully have a response to the request by 07 Aug. Even if it is to tell me something, I would just be happy to hear anything!

I would try an infopass appointment but honestly they'll just tell you the same thing. It's always worth a try though. I tell my spouse all the time to not give up hope. I really feel for those adjusting status. Nothing makes me cringe inside more than watching my spouse get overwhelmed with frustration however we've got to stay strong for them. I think the system is a cat **** *phe and the service makes it more difficult than that it should be.

Politics dominates this agency. N400's were taking about a year or less under the Obama administration however under the Orange they're taking over 1yr. I realize people are rushing for benefits but much of this backlog was before Trump hit the stage.

[godfreylaura]

I would try an infopass appointment but honestly they'll just tell you the same thing. It's always worth a try though. I tell my spouse all the time to not give up hope. I really feel for those adjusting status. Nothing makes me cringe inside more than watching my spouse get overwhelmed with frustration however we've got to stay strong for them. I think the system is a cat **** *phe and the service makes it more difficult than that it should be.

Politics dominates this agency. N400's were taking about a year or less under the Obama administration however under the Orange they're taking over 1yr. I realize people are rushing for benefits but much of this backlog was before Trump hit the stage.

"the orange" I love it!!!! But youre so right... its insanity!

[b3b3g1]

Medical Report

Hello Houston Filers

I was looking for a clinic to get my I-683 report at a reasonable price.

Do you have any suggestions?

Thank you!

[Femite007]

Hello friends.

Can anybody tell me how to track/check my EAD status and will appreciate if anybody can help with USCIS direct contact NO. Thanks.

[ngjaxguy]

Hello Houston Filers

I was looking for a clinic to get my I-683 report at a reasonable price.

Do you have any suggestions?

Thank you!

You can try medinet family care clinic on high 6

[godfreylaura]

Hello Houston Filers

I was looking for a clinic to get my I-683 report at a reasonable price.

Do you have any suggestions?

Thank you!

Not sure what part of Houston you live, but the Long Point Medical clinic in Spring Branch is reasonable. This is where my husband went. I want to say it was $180 or close to it for his exam and vaccines. Depends on if you need vaccines... there is a place in pearland that offers free vaccines as well, but I cannot tell you the name of it. My stepson went there for his.

[Nitaardzf]

Omg!! I literally just paid $330 to update mine😭

Not sure what part of Houston you live, but the Long Point Medical clinic in Spring Branch is reasonable. This is where my husband went. I want to say it was $180 or close to it for his exam and vaccines. Depends on if you need vaccines... there is a place in pearland that offers free vaccines as well, but I cannot tell you the name of it. My stepson went there for his.

[godfreylaura]

Serously!

Omg!! I literally just paid $330 to update mine😭

WOW really??? that is a lot!

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If you go to the DPS they have e-verify to prove the extension if you've filed for a new EAD/AP. The down side to that is anything they issue you will expire when when the 180 days does and you will have to pay again to renew it.

On a happy note hopefully, the DPS sent something today (have the USPS informed delivery to tell me what comes in the mail) hopefully it is the verification we need for him to get his license!

[Houston2016]

Uscis

Can anybody tell me how to track/check my EAD status and will appreciate if anybody can help with USCIS direct contact NO. Thanks.

There is a number on any I-797C :1-800-767-1833
On Googl Play or on App Store "Case Tracker" app. That app works better then checking your case online.

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Omg!! I literally just paid $330 to update mine😭

I am afraid to ask my habby, how much he paid.
When i start asking questions he was already out of Dr office "it doesn't matter, it's done!"

I've read, one person for a second exam Dr. charge an insurance as an annual check up, and only was charge for the paperwork and Tuberculose check.

[Hotaru-Grace]

It will all be worth it

Omg!! I literally just paid $330 to update mine😭

Nitaardzf:

That is indeed a tidy sum for a second medical, or was it your first? wow pretty expensive indeed. The first medical can be expensive, as they look for plenty ways that an existing vaccination can be boosted. However, to soften the blow a bit, you may consider the payment as a necessary deposit/ investment in your whole process of remaining here in the US. One day, one day you will be able to look back at the sacrifice and smile.

All the best.