I-485 Rejection notice

[TenderGlow 1]

Hi,

I am actually filling a AOS after entering with a K1 visa. I sent the package some weeks ago and it has been returned with 2 rejection notice (on the AOS and the EAD both stating an incorrect check amount.)

I found out later that for my I-485 form, I made a mistake about my own birth date (really stupid), I said I was born in 2009 instead of 1979! I think that the fee of my check ($1010) was then incorrect since my mistake made me 2 month old and didn't have to pay for biometric fee.

Well I'm 30 years old so I do need to pay for that!

My questions

1- Should I rewrite a new I-485 form or just correct my birth date on the one they sent me back ?

2- I also worry about the I-130 form because I don't know if I have to fill it or not. If yes, do I have to write it on a separate check?

Thank you for your help

[rickynlucy 0]

You do not need to file the I-130.

It's up to you whether to make the correction on the old form a create a new one.

[TenderGlow 1]

You do not need to file the I-130.

It's up to you whether to make the correction on the old form a create a new one.

Thank you for your reply,

I just saw on the I-485 instructions that it was required, but I guess it doesn't apply to people entering with a K1 visa.

It think I am going to make a new form but also join the old one with mistake for the resubmission.

In my case, the total amount of the check should be $1010... can anyone assure me of that?

[bubbley 1]

You do not need to file the I-130.

It's up to you whether to make the correction on the old form a create a new one.

Thank you for your reply,

I just saw on the I-485 instructions that it was required, but I guess it doesn't apply to people entering with a K1 visa.

It think I am going to make a new form but also join the old one with mistake for the resubmission.

In my case, the total amount of the check should be $1010... can anyone assure me of that?

I actually ran into the same problem. They require you to write a check for $930 and a separate one for $80.

[Nagishkaw 510]

They require you to write a check for $930 and a separate one for $80.

[TenderGlow 1]

You do not need to file the I-130.

It's up to you whether to make the correction on the old form a create a new one.

Thank you for your reply,

I just saw on the I-485 instructions that it was required, but I guess it doesn't apply to people entering with a K1 visa.

It think I am going to make a new form but also join the old one with mistake for the resubmission.

In my case, the total amount of the check should be $1010... can anyone assure me of that?

I actually ran into the same problem. They require you to write a check for $930 and a separate one for $80.

Thank you so much for that, I read somewhere else that a single check of $1010 was the way to do it. I'm gonna resubmit my package with 2 separate check of $930 and $80.

[arscjc18 0]

Not to confuse you if you didn't send anything yet, but I send a check for $1010 and it was fine.

I only have one suggestion, which I do myself.

Make copies of everything you send out, whether printing it, or scanning it, or make a copy of it.

I literally make copies of everything I have send to USCIS.

Just a suggestion

Good luck:)

[bubbley 1]

Not to confuse you if you didn't send anything yet, but I send a check for $1010 and it was fine.

I only have one suggestion, which I do myself.

Make copies of everything you send out, whether printing it, or scanning it, or make a copy of it.

I literally make copies of everything I have send to USCIS.

Just a suggestion

Good luck:)

That's the way we did it at first to, unfortunately it got rejected twice for "wrong amount" and after the 2nd rejection notice they finally explained that we needed to write separate checks, very irritating. But I absolutely agree that making copies of everything is a good idea =)

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hi,

I am actually filling a AOS after entering with a K1 visa. I sent the package some weeks ago and it has been returned with 2 rejection notice (on the AOS and the EAD both stating an incorrect check amount.)

I found out later that for my I-485 form, I made a mistake about my own birth date (really stupid), I said I was born in 2009 instead of 1979! I think that the fee of my check ($1010) was then incorrect since my mistake made me 2 month old and didn't have to pay for biometric fee.

Well I'm 30 years old so I do need to pay for that!

My questions

1- Should I rewrite a new I-485 form or just correct my birth date on the one they sent me back ?

2- I also worry about the I-130 form because I don't know if I have to fill it or not. If yes, do I have to write it on a separate check?

Thank you for your help

You are adjusting from a K-1, you do not need the I-130 form.

You could just make a correction and initial it, but if you have the form returned, why not make a new one?

You do not need to file the I-130.

It's up to you whether to make the correction on the old form a create a new one.

Thank you for your reply,

I just saw on the I-485 instructions that it was required, but I guess it doesn't apply to people entering with a K1 visa.

It think I am going to make a new form but also join the old one with mistake for the resubmission.

In my case, the total amount of the check should be $1010... can anyone assure me of that?

I actually ran into the same problem. They require you to write a check for $930 and a separate one for $80.

Thank you so much for that, I read somewhere else that a single check of $1010 was the way to do it. I'm gonna resubmit my package with 2 separate check of $930 and $80.

That's fine, but I submitted two AOS at one time and wrote one check for everything, no problems. Go figure.

[trillium13 84]

Not to confuse you if you didn't send anything yet, but I send a check for $1010 and it was fine.

I only have one suggestion, which I do myself.

Make copies of everything you send out, whether printing it, or scanning it, or make a copy of it.

I literally make copies of everything I have send to USCIS.

Just a suggestion

Good luck:)

That's the way we did it at first to, unfortunately it got rejected twice for "wrong amount" and after the 2nd rejection notice they finally explained that we needed to write separate checks, very irritating. But I absolutely agree that making copies of everything is a good idea =)

Strange. We wrote only one check also, no problem.

And yes, copy everything! Even if you think you might not, you'll wish you had. Guess how I know this?

Edited May 29, 2009 by trillium13

[^KK^ 3]

We had one check for 1010...no rejection there. I explained on the cover letter what the fees were for...

[Damian P 92]

Yep, very strange. One check only here, also.

[payxibka 10,044]

Strange because even in the I-485 instructions it indicates the filing fee and biometrics fee can be combined

[PeterandYa 0]

Strange because even in the I-485 instructions it indicates the filing fee and biometrics fee can be combined

I am ready to write the check and send the AOS packet today! So, is it better to write two checks, not just one? Please help....

[payxibka 10,044]

Strange because even in the I-485 instructions it indicates the filing fee and biometrics fee can be combined

I am ready to write the check and send the AOS packet today! So, is it better to write two checks, not just one? Please help....

follow the link Link Look on Page 8 under What is the filing fee, fifth paragraph down it says and I quote "You may submit one check or money order for both the application and biometrics fees, for a total of $1010.