May 2018 filers of I-130 for Parents

[Asgardian 38]

Well, I was wondering why I had not received a NOA since 5/25 and it was because my application was rejected. It was my fault for overpreparing. I sent a check and the form G-1450 in case one didn’t go through they could use the other. I wish I had researched before sending because that is not allowed You have to either send a check or the credit card authorization form. 

 

I took the check and sent it back with a new G-1450. Will be delivered Tuesday. So mad at myself! Hopefully we’ll keep the PD of 5/25! 

[subie503 2]

On 5/23/2018 at 8:46 AM, Asgardian said:

Hi JeanneSs,

 

I will be filing for my mother only, dad passed away.

 

This is what I would send for mother:

 

1. Check, money order, or credit card authorization form

2. G-1145 e-Notification

3. Citizenship Certificate

4. Birth certificate (showing you both have the same last name)

5. If you have a different last name, proof of your name change (marriage certificate or court order)

6. If your parents are married, I would provide marriage certificate

7. If they are divorced, I would provide divorce certificate

8. If they were married to someone else, marriage/divorce certificate

9. Copy of passport

 

For father:

 

All of the above. If your parents are or were married when you were born, I believe that's all set with the marriage certificate. If they were not married, then I believe his name on the birth certificate should be enough to prove the relationship.

 

If you were not legitimized, then USCIS says:

 

1. Evidence that an emotional or financial bond existed between you and your father before you were married or reached the age of 21, whichever came first.

 

Hope this helps!

 

Hello. You sent copy of passport of yourself or your mothers passport?

[subie503 2]

22 hours ago, Asgardian said:

Well, I was wondering why I had not received a NOA since 5/25 and it was because my application was rejected. It was my fault for overpreparing. I sent a check and the form G-1450 in case one didn’t go through they could use the other. I wish I had researched before sending because that is not allowed You have to either send a check or the credit card authorization form. 

 

I took the check and sent it back with a new G-1450. Will be delivered Tuesday. So mad at myself! Hopefully we’ll keep the PD of 5/25! 

Why you still sending form G1450? That form is only used when you are paying with a credit card. If you paying by check or money order you don't need to send form G1450, to my understanding.

[katherinejc 15]

Good Night everyone, 

One year ago,  I became a citizen of the United States. Now, I am planning to do the resident process for my Mother. I would like to know if someone of you may have the cover letter for the application.  

 

Thank you

[Asgardian 38]

On 6/4/2018 at 1:44 PM, subie503 said:

Hello. You sent copy of passport of yourself or your mothers passport?

My mom’s passport!

[Asgardian 38]

On 6/4/2018 at 1:48 PM, subie503 said:

Why you still sending form G1450? That form is only used when you are paying with a credit card. If you paying by check or money order you don't need to send form G1450, to my understanding.

Hi subie503,

 

The first time I sent both payments - a check and the credit card payment. I wanted to make sure they had a back up.

 

After they rejected it, I sent only the form G-1450 and shredded the check. 

[Asgardian 38]

21 hours ago, katherinejc said:

Good Night everyone, 

One year ago,  I became a citizen of the United States. Now, I am planning to do the resident process for my Mother. I would like to know if someone of you may have the cover letter for the application.  

 

Thank you

Hi Katherinejc,

 

Here is one 

you can modify as much as you want. You really just need a structure to guide you but you make it your own.

[Asgardian 38]

UPDATE

 

Resent case after rejection, it was delivered 6/5/18.

 

June 2nd (Saturday) - mailed case overnight

June 5th - case delivered via UPS

June 7th - Credit card debited

June 11th - Received text message with case number

Priority Date: 6/8/18  I had some hope they would use the original date they received my application which was 5/25/18. Guess not!

 

You guys don't even know, I am so thorough that having a case rejected because of sending and extra payment (as reinforcement) is frustrating! I did my green card, I did my citizenship, I did many friend's green cards, petitions, visa applications, etc! I help so many friends. This was such a trivial mistake. Anyway, onward and upward. Rant over.

 

So, I guess I am a June filer, lol. But I'll stay here with you guys too, we'll follow this journey together.

 

Good luck to everyone.

[katherinejc 15]

On 6/5/2018 at 6:30 PM, Asgardian said:

Hi Katherinejc,

 

Here is one 

you can modify as much as you want. You really just need a structure to guide you but you make it your own.

Thank you! 

[tlatrice70 23]

Hello my fellow May filers,  I look forward to sharing my journey with you all. Can someone tell me what the priority date means?

[falmaind 13]

On 6/19/2018 at 12:10 PM, tlatrice70 said:

Hello my fellow May filers,  I look forward to sharing my journey with you all. Can someone tell me what the priority date means?

Hello tlatrice70

 

PD is the date your valid application was received and accepted. This date is used as a way to decide your 'spot' in the 'line'. Who is ahead of whom for their priority to get service. This is not a strict priority just a general rule to follow. IWhen you lookup processing times, the PD is used to identify how long a case has taken. They are called 'normal processing times'. Now if your case has not made progress after the 'normal processing' time has passed, you can call USCIS to investigate. Before that time they will just tell you that its within 'normal processing' time.

[Asgardian 38]

Hi everyone,

 

Just checking if by any chance anyone got approved? I know it's a stretch, but who knows... my mom's case just reached 4 months, so we are closer than ever to the I-130 approval

[JRob 2]

I130 Petition for my Mom currently living outside US (Philippines) 

 

Priority date: May 1, 2018 

Approval Notice Recieved in the mail today: October 22, 2018

 

 

[JeanneSs 72]

9 minutes ago, JRob said:

I130 Petition for my Mom currently living outside US (Philippines) 

 

Priority date: May 1, 2018 

Approval Notice Recieved in the mail today: October 22, 2018

 

 

Wow! Congrats. Which service center?

[JRob 2]

1 hour ago, JeanneSs said:

Wow! Congrats. Which service center?

Thanks!! I am excited

 

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