I am a total f*k up :(

[nylonmac 10]

So I have been getting my i-485 packet ready and have some problems - caused by myself it seems.

My wife gave me the documents from the initial petition, and now I can't find the approval letter in there, we moved our bedroom around and I am sick to my stomach thinking that it was thrown away during it.

After being told to carry ID and sunscreen with me, the sunscreen went mad and sprayed all over my passport. Now anything written in ink on my i-94 is ineligible. I went to my local SSA office, as they took photocopies of all of my information when I applied for my Social Security number and they said they don't keep any of that information and it is sent away. My K1 visa stuck pasted into the passport is still legible though.

I need to send this off as soon as possible, as the i-94 previously said that it would expire on August 5th. What can I do? I'm freaking out that I am going to be deported now

[Inky 1,111]

Take a breath have some tea and calm.

You wont be deported because the I-94 is messed or going to expire soon. You married within the 90 days after entry you are fine. Sometimes it helps if you take a breather and relax then look for something you lost.

You can include a letter with the photocopy of the I-94 explain what happened with the sunscreen incident.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Don't panic.

Regarding NOA2, do you have a letter from NVC or any other letter? If you have nothing, then you can order a replacement. I suggest you start an "immigration file" to keep papers in. You will need them for years to come.

Regarding the I-94, do you have a stamp in your passport or anything that corroborates the dates? My husband had his passport in the rain and his I-94 was half ruined. The "date entered" was okay, but the validity until date was too blurry to be read. We noticed later there was a duplicate stamp in the passport in case it wasn't good enough, but it never came up.

You married within the 90 days, so you will not be deported. You abided by the terms of your visa. You could get locked up and ordered to file AOS immediately, but with only a few days overstay, chances of that happening are slim to none. Plenty of people file their AOS after the 90 days; in fact, there is no set deadline. It is suggested to file ASAP to avoid out of status or overstay days, but it is merely a suggestion. THey are not going to deport someone who is clearly eligible to file AOS.

So calm down, get a clear head. There are solutions to all of your problems. Good luck.

[nylonmac 10]

Thank you, I'm going to try to stay as calm as I can, my wife is scared/angry/guilty at even the notion of us being separated again. I will try to include as much written as possible to explain the situation, hopefully they will be OK with it all. I can't even consider being apart from her again.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

You WON'T be separated again. You got married within the 90 days. You won't be deported. So get that out of your head and move on. Take things one at a time and you can solve it. Really

Edited July 30, 2011 by Harpa Timsah

[nylonmac 10]

So we found the notice of approval! Unfortunately the i-94 hasn't magically repaired itself though, but I'm much happier now.

[Inky 1,111]

So we found the notice of approval! Unfortunately the i-94 hasn't magically repaired itself though, but I'm much happier now.

Don't worry about the I-94 the approval notice is way more important lol. So glad you found it!

Just include the copy of the I-94 front and back and put a letter as to what happened with the sunscreen =)

[dragonlover 6]

wow i guess you can breath now that you found your approval notice..Goodluck!

[bigdog 376]

So I have been getting my i-485 packet ready and have some problems - caused by myself it seems.

My wife gave me the documents from the initial petition, and now I can't find the approval letter in there, we moved our bedroom around and I am sick to my stomach thinking that it was thrown away during it.

After being told to carry ID and sunscreen with me, the sunscreen went mad and sprayed all over my passport. Now anything written in ink on my i-94 is ineligible. I went to my local SSA office, as they took photocopies of all of my information when I applied for my Social Security number and they said they don't keep any of that information and it is sent away. My K1 visa stuck pasted into the passport is still legible though.

I need to send this off as soon as possible, as the i-94 previously said that it would expire on August 5th. What can I do? I'm freaking out that I am going to be deported now

To replace your N0A2 it is $175 I think, you need to find it, start a file and a file copy.

[Inky 1,111]

To replace your N0A2 it is $175 I think, you need to find it, start a file and a file copy.

Please READ the posts. OP said he already found it.

Edit to add its no where near 175$ its closer to 400$ to replace an NOA2.

Edited July 31, 2011 by Inky

[J&N* 68]

Glad you worked it out, next time, don't put ANYTHING that has liquid near your passport, that is your most valuable item in the US!! Best of luck.

[HFHI 0]

So I have been getting my i-485 packet ready and have some problems - caused by myself it seems.

My wife gave me the documents from the initial petition, and now I can't find the approval letter in there, we moved our bedroom around and I am sick to my stomach thinking that it was thrown away during it.

After being told to carry ID and sunscreen with me, the sunscreen went mad and sprayed all over my passport. Now anything written in ink on my i-94 is ineligible. I went to my local SSA office, as they took photocopies of all of my information when I applied for my Social Security number and they said they don't keep any of that information and it is sent away. My K1 visa stuck pasted into the passport is still legible though.

I need to send this off as soon as possible, as the i-94 previously said that it would expire on August 5th. What can I do? I'm freaking out that I am going to be deported now

Calm down...you can get both replaced. I noticed you said you found your NOA2, so that is good news.

The I-94 can be replaced as well. Here's the link w/info on it:

https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/818/kw/travelI-94

Excerpt: "If your Form I-94 has been lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed, you will need to contact U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at 1-800-375-5283 and apply for a replacement Form I-94 by filing a Form I-102. You can download the Form I-102 from www.uscis.gov."

Depending on what state you reside in, it might be easier/faster to contact Customs and Border Protection (CBP), you can get it done through them too. They were the ones that told us you can get a new and/or replacement I-94 ($330). You'll be ok.

Edited July 31, 2011 by HFHI

[Brit Abroad 166]

Glad you found your NOA2, don't panic about the I-94 and let that be an example to everyone to put their passport in a sealable plastic wallet/bag if they're going to carry it on their person.

[A + M 29]

Don't panic.

Regarding NOA2, do you have a letter from NVC or any other letter? If you have nothing, then you can order a replacement. I suggest you start an "immigration file" to keep papers in. You will need them for years to come.

Regarding the I-94, do you have a stamp in your passport or anything that corroborates the dates? My husband had his passport in the rain and his I-94 was half ruined. The "date entered" was okay, but the validity until date was too blurry to be read. We noticed later there was a duplicate stamp in the passport in case it wasn't good enough, but it never came up.

You married within the 90 days, so you will not be deported. You abided by the terms of your visa. You could get locked up and ordered to file AOS immediately, but with only a few days overstay, chances of that happening are slim to none. Plenty of people file their AOS after the 90 days; in fact, there is no set deadline. It is suggested to file ASAP to avoid out of status or overstay days, but it is merely a suggestion. THey are not going to deport someone who is clearly eligible to file AOS.

So calm down, get a clear head. There are solutions to all of your problems. Good luck.

Correct! AND there's no "timeline" for AOS anyway!