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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ukraine
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Alright, so I have some news, decided to update the topic, hope it would be helpful for folks like myself.

On February 2nd me and my wife have filed the following set of documents and forms:

1. Form I-864 Affidavit of Support

2. W2 and Individual income tax returns for 2009, 2010 and 2011

3. Documentation of assets.

We have also provided a cover letter with our details and math:

//cover letter start

Following is a breakdown of the calculation I used to determine my ability to meet the income requirement for a household size of two, using my income as stated on my 2011 Tax Returns, and assets.

A. Income requirement according to the poverty guidelines for the household of 2 members - $18,387

B. Sponsor’s 2011 income (2011 Tax Returns) - $6,412

C. Requirement (A) less Income (B) = Difference - $11,975

According to the form I-864 instructions, page 9, section 29 – “However, if you are a U.S. citizen and you are sponsoring your spouse or minor child, the total value of your assets must only be equal to at least three times the difference.”

D. Difference © x 3 = Required value of assets - $35,925

E. Value of assets in Bank of America deposit accounts - $44,083

H. Value of asset (E) less Required value of assets (D) - $8,158

Figure H shows that the assets in bank are more than enough to meet the asset requirement and supplement my income.

Documentation of assets includes the deposit accounts details in Bank of America. Two accounts are used to supplement my income:

1. Bank of America checking account, account balance is $4,058; I transferred cash on February 2nd, please see the transaction history enclosed.

2. Bank of America checking account registered on my spouse’s name with his assets transferred from Ukraine, account balance is $40,025. The origin of these assets is confirmed by Ukrainian bank statements and account details for the period 2010 – 2011. These funds are based on savings made during his life in his country of origin.

I believe wholeheartedly that we will be able to maintain our standard of living in the US without recourse to public funds. I will get my college degree in April 2012 and my spouse is a computer systems specialist who gets job offers all the time and the only issue that prevents him from being able to support our family is the lack of work authorization.

I do hope the information I have provided in this letter will assist you. Should you require any further documentation, please do not hesitate to ask.

//cover letter end

On March 5th I have received a USPS Priority Mail with my EAD\AP card. We have an interview scheduled for April 4th 2012.

I would really appreciate any comments or suggestions regarding the interview and things to keep in mind.

Thanks!

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Good job, good luck with the interview.

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12/06/2014: Package filed

12/31/2014: Fingerprinted

02/06/2015: In-Line for Interview

04/15/2015: Passed Interview

05/05/2015: Oath letter was sent

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Indonesia
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Hi PertUA,..... I in d same condition as u at d moment. Your post is so useful for me. Thank 4 sharing it in d forum. I have question regarding form I-131. Hopefully my question get answered :). I'm not planning to travel outside USA any soon. But according to the USCIS Customer Care I need to submit form I-131 which is included on the Adjusment package. My question are: 1. What date should I put in part where they ask me about my planning to travel. 2. What should I put for an explanation showing circumstances that warrant issuance of an Advance Parole?

Thank you :)

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ukraine
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Hi Cantik,

I see no reason for you not to plan a trip to certain country and on certain date, get the documents and then change your plans. As for the explanation it can be anything from vacation to business trip.

As far as I understand, you can file this form and get that Advance Parole card, you'll never know when you may need or want to go somewhere. In my case I got my EAD card with notice that it serves as Advance Parole. It had my country of birth "Unknown", which worried me a lot until I've read on this blessed forum that it is common. And then it was taken away from me during the interview, and I got my GC in 4 days.

However, if you decide not to file I-131, you should be able to proceed with the process anyway. But you would end up in trouble if you leave the US before getting your papers straight.

Hi PertUA,..... I in d same condition as u at d moment. Your post is so useful for me. Thank 4 sharing it in d forum. I have question regarding form I-131. Hopefully my question get answered :). I'm not planning to travel outside USA any soon. But according to the USCIS Customer Care I need to submit form I-131 which is included on the Adjusment package. My question are: 1. What date should I put in part where they ask me about my planning to travel. 2. What should I put for an explanation showing circumstances that warrant issuance of an Advance Parole?

Thank you :)

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ukraine
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My wife and I had an interview on April 4th 2012. We have filed all the paperwork, you can read about it in more detail on previous pages of this topic.

We brought a ton of papers and photos, our marriage certificate, bank statements etc. We both brought letters of employment showing our sufficient income.

The lady interviewing us was very nice and friendly. My wife went in first, it took her about 10-15 minutes, then I came in and just answered a few questions about our relationship and my job.

Then she took away my EAD card and told me that we have been approved, so I won't need it anymore.

Many thanks to everyone who provided me with answers and ideas. Good luck to those who is on their way.

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Alright, so I have some news, decided to update the topic, hope it would be helpful for folks like myself.

On February 2nd me and my wife have filed the following set of documents and forms:

1. Form I-864 Affidavit of Support

2. W2 and Individual income tax returns for 2009, 2010 and 2011

3. Documentation of assets.

We have also provided a cover letter with our details and math:

//cover letter start

Following is a breakdown of the calculation I used to determine my ability to meet the income requirement for a household size of two, using my income as stated on my 2011 Tax Returns, and assets.

A. Income requirement according to the poverty guidelines for the household of 2 members - $18,387

B. Sponsor’s 2011 income (2011 Tax Returns) - $6,412

C. Requirement (A) less Income (B) = Difference - $11,975

According to the form I-864 instructions, page 9, section 29 – “However, if you are a U.S. citizen and you are sponsoring your spouse or minor child, the total value of your assets must only be equal to at least three times the difference.”

D. Difference © x 3 = Required value of assets - $35,925

E. Value of assets in Bank of America deposit accounts - $44,083

H. Value of asset (E) less Required value of assets (D) - $8,158

Figure H shows that the assets in bank are more than enough to meet the asset requirement and supplement my income.

Documentation of assets includes the deposit accounts details in Bank of America. Two accounts are used to supplement my income:

1. Bank of America checking account, account balance is $4,058; I transferred cash on February 2nd, please see the transaction history enclosed.

2. Bank of America checking account registered on my spouse’s name with his assets transferred from Ukraine, account balance is $40,025. The origin of these assets is confirmed by Ukrainian bank statements and account details for the period 2010 – 2011. These funds are based on savings made during his life in his country of origin.

I believe wholeheartedly that we will be able to maintain our standard of living in the US without recourse to public funds. I will get my college degree in April 2012 and my spouse is a computer systems specialist who gets job offers all the time and the only issue that prevents him from being able to support our family is the lack of work authorization.

I do hope the information I have provided in this letter will assist you. Should you require any further documentation, please do not hesitate to ask.

//cover letter end

On March 5th I have received a USPS Priority Mail with my EAD\AP card. We have an interview scheduled for April 4th 2012.

I would really appreciate any comments or suggestions regarding the interview and things to keep in mind.

Thanks!

Job well-done. Thanks for believing in yourself.


F-1 to LPR
Day 0 - 03/31/2012 - Package (concurrent I-{130/AOS/AP/EAD} ) sent to Chicago with USPS
Day 1 - 04/02/2012 - Delivered!!!
Day 5 - 04/06/2012 - "Acceptance confirmation received for entire forms & routed to NBC" was sent via email.
Day 10 - 04/11/2012 - NOA for I-{130/AOS/AP/EAD} Received.
Day 15 - 04/16/2012 - NOA for Biometrics appointment Received. {Scheduled for 05/08/12}
Day 37 - 05/08/2012 - Biometrics app completed.
Day 44 - 05/15/2012 - Interview date schedule @ Dallas/Irving TX..
Day 54 - 05/25/2012 - EAD/AP production Notification.
Day 75 - 06/15/2012 - Interview'd with NO approval. 1 hr Post-interview: Received I-485/Card production email.
Day 78 - 06/18/2012 - 2nd emails {I-485/Decision/Register PR and I-130/Post-Decision} Received.
Day 81 - 06/21/2012 - Received {email of Card mailed out} and 2 Hardcopies {I-485 & I-131 approval}
Day 83 - 06/23/2012 - GC touched down. 10x Mailman.

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Indonesia
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Hellooooo,... I just mailed my AOS to the

USCIS

Attn : FBAS

131 South Dearborn

Chicago, IL 60680-4021

Using Priority Mail (USPS). It takes 2 days.

And I just noticed that i should have mailed it using US Express Mail. And Im wondering if The USCIS will accept my AOS or not?

Any1 can give me some info or any1 ever did same thing just like me?

Thanks :)

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Hi PertUA,..... I in d same condition as u at d moment. Your post is so useful for me. Thank 4 sharing it in d forum. I have question regarding form I-131. Hopefully my question get answered :). I'm not planning to travel outside USA any soon. But according to the USCIS Customer Care I need to submit form I-131 which is included on the Adjusment package. My question are: 1. What date should I put in part where they ask me about my planning to travel. 2. What should I put for an explanation showing circumstances that warrant issuance of an Advance Parole?

Thank you :)

You can put "None currently" when it asks about travel plans and you don't need to explain the circumstances warranting issuance of AP. Advance parole is automatic for people who file I-131 with an application for adjustment.

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Hellooooo,... I just mailed my AOS to the

USCIS

Attn : FBAS

131 South Dearborn

Chicago, IL 60680-4021

Using Priority Mail (USPS). It takes 2 days.

And I just noticed that i should have mailed it using US Express Mail. And Im wondering if The USCIS will accept my AOS or not?

Any1 can give me some info or any1 ever did same thing just like me?

Thanks :)

USPS Priority Mail is fine generally. Your mistake was that you sent it to the address designated for couriers instead of the address designated for USPS deliveries. The address you used is actually for FedEx and UPS, not USPS Express Mail.

I can't imagine they'll reject it for this reason.

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: India
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Also, you should NOT leave the country until you receive AP. Doing so would abandon your application.

Can't i leave if I have a valid L1 visa. I am planning to go for a vacation after i submit i 485.

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Can't i leave if I have a valid L1 visa. I am planning to go for a vacation after i submit i 485.

If you maintain L-1 status you can leave and return. You must still be employed by the L-1 sponsor on your return.

Spouse-based AOS from out-of-status H-1B, May - Aug 2012

Removal of conditions, Aug - Nov 2014

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Hi,

Good morning.

I just want to ask about I-94, two questions below:

1. I got my "MOST RECENT I-94" on the cbp website, I just want to ask if I also need to include "Travel History" page, when

I'm submitting it together with the I-485 package? (NOTE: I-94 is one of the requirements)

2. If, I need to submit too "Travel History", my second question is: The Port of Entry fields, we noticed that they put Minneapolis-St. Paul

International Airport, instead of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport [this is my actual POE]?

Hoping someone could help me. Thanks!

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