I-485 and the visa number requeted in the form

[jordin 0]

I am totally confused with the A number requested in the I-485 form. I am looking at my wife visa, there is a 8 digit red number below the expiration date, but there is also a written number at the top of the visa written by the INS authority at the POE that begins with a letter A and then the I-94 number. Can anyone tell me which one is the number they want in the I-485 form.

Thanks, Jordin

[Kathryn41 3,205]

The red number is the Visa Number. The A number is your wife's immigrant number, also known as your Alien number (A for Alien). All of her files at USCIS will be kept under her A number so make sure you keep a hold of this one - it is hers for life:-).

[YuAndDan 153]

Red Number

[jordin 0]

The red number is the Visa Number. The A number is your wife's immigrant number, also known as your Alien number (A for Alien). All of her files at USCIS will be kept under her A number so make sure you keep a hold of this one - it is hers for life:-).

Thanks, Jordin

Red Number

Thanks, Jordin

Red Number

Thanks, Jordin

[map1map 3]

The red number is the Visa Number. The A number is your wife's immigrant number, also known as your Alien number (A for Alien). All of her files at USCIS will be kept under her A number so make sure you keep a hold of this one - it is hers for life:-).

It is not uncommon to be assigned a different A# on the I485. I called USCIS about it (happen to me) and they told me it is normal.

Edited January 7, 2009 by map1map