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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Philippines
Timeline
Posted (edited)

I came here as J1 student last 2015 and didn't return to the Philippines after my contract. So right now, I'm out of status and last year I decided to get married to a US citizen, december 2018.

 

Now, I want to file for a green card with concurrent filing, just not sure if I still have to submit G-325 or G-325a?

I already filled out the forms I-130, I-130A, G-1145, I-485, I-765 and I-131. Am I missing something? or is there something I don't need to submit regarding the forms that I filled out?

 

I have all the requirements that I need including my spouse's birth certificate, copy of passport, our marriage cert, my birth cert. (philippines), copy of my passport and expired J1 visa, I-94, SEVIS, joint tax, house lease, utility bills, bank statements (joint account), pictures, affidavit of support from 3rd parties, invoice from online orders, cert of employment, spouse's pay stubs

 

Also, I'm really not sure how to assemble my packet? can anyone please help me? I watched a lot on youtube on how they prepare their own packets but most of them are K1 visa. not sure if it's going to be the same with my situation. 

 

Thanks for all your help!

Edited by hdelosr
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*** Moved to "Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas"

 

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Nepal
Timeline
Posted

Have you checked if 2-year home residency requirement applies to you?

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Peru
Timeline
Posted

I didn't see you mention form I-864, Affidavit of Support. You need to submit this form with your husband's pay stubs and tax return

AOS thru marriage from F-1 (student) visa in Tampa, FL - 83 DAYS (No RFE, No Expedite)

Spoiler

2019-03-18 - AOS package sent; concurrent filing (I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131) (FedEx; choose regular rate! Still arrives super fast and is WAY cheaper!)

2019-03-21 - AOS package received (Day 1)

2019-03-30 - All NOA1s arrived (dated March 25) (Day 10)

2019-04-05 - Biometrics notice arrived (dated March 29) (Day 16)

2019-04-16 - Biometrics appointment (Day 27)

2019-04-17 - Online status updated to "Case is Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview" (Day 28)

2019-04-23 - Online status updated to "Interview Was Scheduled" (Day 34)

2019-05-30 - AOS Interview (Day 71) → https://tinyurl.com/yxug6acr

2019-06-04 - Online status updated to "Case Was Approved"; EAD and AP status updated to "Case Closed" (Day 76)

2019-06-11 - GC in hand (Day 83) ~ done for now!

 

ROC during COVID-19 pandemic, Nebraska Service Center <_< - 514 DAYS

Spoiler

2021-03-10 - ROC package sent

2021-03-15 - ROC package received (Day 1)

2021-04-09 - NOA1 arrived (dated April 06) (Day 26)

2021-04-30 - Online status updated to "Fingerprints Were Taken" (used AOS fingerprints); no biometrics fee refund (Day 47)

2021-11-01 - 24-month extension letter received (Day 232)

2022-08-08 - Combo interview (I-751 and N-400) (Day 512) → https://tinyurl.com/2aejcx4e

2022-08-10 - Approval notice in the mail; no 10-year green card for me since N-400 also approved (Day 514)

 

N-400 during COVID-19 pandemic in Philly, PA - 169 DAYS (No RFE)

Spoiler

2022-03-11 - Online submission

2022-03-11 - NOA1 and biometrics reuse notice uploaded to myUSCIS account (Day 1)

2022-06-30 - Interview scheduled (Day 112)

2022-08-08 - Combo interview (I-751 and N-400) (Day 151) → https://tinyurl.com/2aejcx4e

2022-08-10 - Oath ceremony scheduled (Day 153)

2022-08-26 - Oath ceremony (Day 169) ~ DONE FOREVER!

 

BE  K I N D → https://tinyurl.com/tev3sgl  

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Philippines
Timeline
Posted (edited)
7 minutes ago, HSsweethearts4E said:

I didn't see you mention form I-864, Affidavit of Support. You need to submit this form with your husband's pay stubs and tax return

Oh yeah! Thanks! Sorry just forgot to mention that but I already fill out that form too.. is there anything else I still need to add?

Edited by hdelosr
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Peru
Timeline
Posted
Just now, hdelosr said:

Oh yeah! Thanks! Sorry just forgot to mention that but I already fill out that form too.. is there anything else I still need to add?

Yes, I'm making a really long post for you, give me a few mins

AOS thru marriage from F-1 (student) visa in Tampa, FL - 83 DAYS (No RFE, No Expedite)

Spoiler

2019-03-18 - AOS package sent; concurrent filing (I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131) (FedEx; choose regular rate! Still arrives super fast and is WAY cheaper!)

2019-03-21 - AOS package received (Day 1)

2019-03-30 - All NOA1s arrived (dated March 25) (Day 10)

2019-04-05 - Biometrics notice arrived (dated March 29) (Day 16)

2019-04-16 - Biometrics appointment (Day 27)

2019-04-17 - Online status updated to "Case is Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview" (Day 28)

2019-04-23 - Online status updated to "Interview Was Scheduled" (Day 34)

2019-05-30 - AOS Interview (Day 71) → https://tinyurl.com/yxug6acr

2019-06-04 - Online status updated to "Case Was Approved"; EAD and AP status updated to "Case Closed" (Day 76)

2019-06-11 - GC in hand (Day 83) ~ done for now!

 

ROC during COVID-19 pandemic, Nebraska Service Center <_< - 514 DAYS

Spoiler

2021-03-10 - ROC package sent

2021-03-15 - ROC package received (Day 1)

2021-04-09 - NOA1 arrived (dated April 06) (Day 26)

2021-04-30 - Online status updated to "Fingerprints Were Taken" (used AOS fingerprints); no biometrics fee refund (Day 47)

2021-11-01 - 24-month extension letter received (Day 232)

2022-08-08 - Combo interview (I-751 and N-400) (Day 512) → https://tinyurl.com/2aejcx4e

2022-08-10 - Approval notice in the mail; no 10-year green card for me since N-400 also approved (Day 514)

 

N-400 during COVID-19 pandemic in Philly, PA - 169 DAYS (No RFE)

Spoiler

2022-03-11 - Online submission

2022-03-11 - NOA1 and biometrics reuse notice uploaded to myUSCIS account (Day 1)

2022-06-30 - Interview scheduled (Day 112)

2022-08-08 - Combo interview (I-751 and N-400) (Day 151) → https://tinyurl.com/2aejcx4e

2022-08-10 - Oath ceremony scheduled (Day 153)

2022-08-26 - Oath ceremony (Day 169) ~ DONE FOREVER!

 

BE  K I N D → https://tinyurl.com/tev3sgl  

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Peru
Timeline
Posted (edited)

Since you asked, this is the way I assembled my packets (sorry this is going to be long) :):

 

I had 4 packets, one for I-130, one for I-485, one for I-765 and one for I-131

 

For I-130 I included:

Spoiler

-Cover letter

-Personal check for $535

-Form G-1145 with my husband's contact info (petitioner)

-Form I-130

-Form I-130A

-2 passport photos of the petitioner (name written on the back)

-2 passport photos of the beneficiary (name written on the back)

-Photocopy of marriage certificate

-Photocopy of my husband’s biographic page of passport and all subsequent pages
-Photocopy of my husband's Certificate of Naturalization
-Photocopy of my husband's birth certificate (with attached translation that I did myself)
-Photocopy of my birth certificate (with attached translation that I did myself)
-Evidence of a bona-fide marriage/relationship (copy of lease, bank statements, bills, boarding passes for trips, and photos)

 

For I-485:

Spoiler

-Cover letter

-Personal check for $1,225 (filing fee and biometrix)
-Form G-1145 with my info (beneficiary)
-2 passport photos of the beneficiary (name written on the back)
-Form I-485
-Form I-94, electronic copy
-Photocopy of marriage certificate
-Photocopy of my birth certificate (with attached translation that I did myself)
-Photocopy of my biographic page of passport
-Photocopy of my visa
-Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support ) along with:
  a. Four most recent pay stubs
  b. 2018 Tax Return
  c. 2018 W-2
  d. Photocopy of my husband's birth certificate (with attached translation that I did myself)
  e. Photocopy of my husband's Certificate of Naturalization

 

For I-765:

Spoiler

-Cover letter

-2 passport photos of the beneficiary (name written on the back)

-Form I-765

-Photocopy of my biographic page of passport

-Photocopy of my visa

-Form I-94, electronic copy

-Photocopy of marriage certificate

 

For I-131:

Spoiler

-Cover letter

-2 passport photos of the beneficiary (name written on the back)

-Form I-131

-Photocopy of my biographic page of passport

-Photocopy of my visa

-Form I-94, electronic copy

-Photocopy of marriage certificate

 

A few tips:

Spoiler

 

Put each packet in a separate paper folder, don't staple anything, not even the forms, just use paper clips. Since you need so many passport photos, I suggest downloading an app where you can take them yourself and edit them (I used Passport Photo Maker) and then you can have them printed at Walmart or Walgreens for way cheaper (when I asked it was like $10-$12 for just 2 passport pictures; with the app trick, you can get like 12 photos for $1). Also, I recommend using a personal check rather than a cashier's check, if you can, so you can "track" when they actually take the money and that way you'll know they have received your packets. I shipped mine through FedEx since I have had issues with USPS in the past. If you use FedEx, choose the regular rate. They wanted to charge me over $60 for 2 day shipping, while the regular rate was like $11. I chose the $11 one and it still arrived in 3 days.

 

 

They will also send you a notice telling you you need to do a medical exam (if you haven't already done it), IDK if you know how that works, only certain doctors can do it so I suggest researching that a little bit if you haven't yet. I received this notice, it's not an RFE or anything like that, it simply told me to bring the form I-693 (the form that the doctor will fill out and sign) to the interview. Some people choose to send it with the initial packet though, it's up to you!

Edited by HSsweethearts4E
typos

AOS thru marriage from F-1 (student) visa in Tampa, FL - 83 DAYS (No RFE, No Expedite)

Spoiler

2019-03-18 - AOS package sent; concurrent filing (I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131) (FedEx; choose regular rate! Still arrives super fast and is WAY cheaper!)

2019-03-21 - AOS package received (Day 1)

2019-03-30 - All NOA1s arrived (dated March 25) (Day 10)

2019-04-05 - Biometrics notice arrived (dated March 29) (Day 16)

2019-04-16 - Biometrics appointment (Day 27)

2019-04-17 - Online status updated to "Case is Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview" (Day 28)

2019-04-23 - Online status updated to "Interview Was Scheduled" (Day 34)

2019-05-30 - AOS Interview (Day 71) → https://tinyurl.com/yxug6acr

2019-06-04 - Online status updated to "Case Was Approved"; EAD and AP status updated to "Case Closed" (Day 76)

2019-06-11 - GC in hand (Day 83) ~ done for now!

 

ROC during COVID-19 pandemic, Nebraska Service Center <_< - 514 DAYS

Spoiler

2021-03-10 - ROC package sent

2021-03-15 - ROC package received (Day 1)

2021-04-09 - NOA1 arrived (dated April 06) (Day 26)

2021-04-30 - Online status updated to "Fingerprints Were Taken" (used AOS fingerprints); no biometrics fee refund (Day 47)

2021-11-01 - 24-month extension letter received (Day 232)

2022-08-08 - Combo interview (I-751 and N-400) (Day 512) → https://tinyurl.com/2aejcx4e

2022-08-10 - Approval notice in the mail; no 10-year green card for me since N-400 also approved (Day 514)

 

N-400 during COVID-19 pandemic in Philly, PA - 169 DAYS (No RFE)

Spoiler

2022-03-11 - Online submission

2022-03-11 - NOA1 and biometrics reuse notice uploaded to myUSCIS account (Day 1)

2022-06-30 - Interview scheduled (Day 112)

2022-08-08 - Combo interview (I-751 and N-400) (Day 151) → https://tinyurl.com/2aejcx4e

2022-08-10 - Oath ceremony scheduled (Day 153)

2022-08-26 - Oath ceremony (Day 169) ~ DONE FOREVER!

 

BE  K I N D → https://tinyurl.com/tev3sgl  

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Philippines
Timeline
Posted
13 minutes ago, HSsweethearts4E said:

Since you asked, this is the way I assembled my packets (sorry this is going to be long) :):

 

I had 4 packets, one for I-130, one for I-485, one for I-765 and one for I-131

 

For I-130 I included:

  Hide contents

-Cover letter

-Personal check for $535

-Form G-1145 with my husband's contact info (petitioner)

-Form I-130

-Form I-130A

-2 passport photos of the petitioner (name written on the back)

-2 passport photos of the beneficiary (name written on the back)

-Photocopy of marriage certificate

-Photocopy of my husband’s biographic page of passport and all subsequent pages
-Photocopy of my husband's Certificate of Naturalization
-Photocopy of my husband's birth certificate (with attached translation that I did myself)
-Photocopy of my birth certificate (with attached translation that I did myself)
-Evidence of a bona-fide marriage/relationship (copy of lease, bank statements, bills, boarding passes for trips, and photos)

 

For I-485:

  Hide contents

-Personal check for $1,225 (filing fee and biometrix)
-Form G-1145 with my info (beneficiary)
-2 passport photos of the beneficiary (name written on the back)
-Form I-485
-Form I-94, electronic copy
-Photocopy of marriage certificate
-Photocopy of my birth certificate (with attached translation that I did myself)
-Photocopy of my biographic page of passport
-Photocopy of my visa
-Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support ) along with:
  a. Four most recent pay stubs
  b. 2018 Tax Return
  c. 2018 W-2
  d. Photocopy of my husband's birth certificate (with attached translation that I did myself)
  e. Photocopy of my husband's Certificate of Naturalization

 

For I-765:

  Hide contents

-2 passport photos of the beneficiary (name written on the back)

-Form I-765

-Photocopy of my biographic page of passport

-Photocopy of my visa

-Form I-94, electronic copy

-Photocopy of marriage certificate

 

For I-131:

  Hide contents

-2 passport photos of the beneficiary (name written on the back)

-Form I-131

-Photocopy of my biographic page of passport

-Photocopy of my visa

-Form I-94, electronic copy

-Photocopy of marriage certificate

 

A few tips:

Put each packet in a separate paper folder, don't staple anything, not even the forms, just use paper clips. Since you need so many passport photos, I suggest downloading an app where you can take them yourself and edit them (I used Passport Photo Maker) and then you can have them printed at Walmart or Walgreens for way cheaper (when I asked it was like $10-$12 for just 2 passport pictures). Also use a personal check rather than a cashier's check, if you can, so you can "track" when they actually take the money and that way you'll know they have received your case. I shipped mine through FedEx since I have had issues with USPS in the past. If you use FedEx, choose the regular rate. They wanted to charge me over $60 for 2 day shipping, while the regular rate was like $11. I chose the $11 one and it still arrived in 3 days.

 

They will also send you a notice telling you you need to do a medical exam (if you haven't already done it), IDK if you know how that works, only certain doctors can do it so I suggest researching that a little bit if you haven't yet. I received this notice, it's not an RFE or anything like that, it simply told me to bring the form I-693 (the form that the doctor will fill out and sign) to the interview. Some people choose to send it with the initial packet though, it's up to you!/

Yay! Thank you so much! You have answered all the things I need to know. one last thing, do you know which address should I send this to?

Thanks again and God bless!

 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Peru
Timeline
Posted
2 minutes ago, hdelosr said:

Yay! Thank you so much! You have answered all the things I need to know. one last thing, do you know which address should I send this to?

Thanks again and God bless!

 

For U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

 

USCIS
PO Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

 

For FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:

 

USCIS
Attn: FBAS
131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517

 

:)

AOS thru marriage from F-1 (student) visa in Tampa, FL - 83 DAYS (No RFE, No Expedite)

Spoiler

2019-03-18 - AOS package sent; concurrent filing (I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131) (FedEx; choose regular rate! Still arrives super fast and is WAY cheaper!)

2019-03-21 - AOS package received (Day 1)

2019-03-30 - All NOA1s arrived (dated March 25) (Day 10)

2019-04-05 - Biometrics notice arrived (dated March 29) (Day 16)

2019-04-16 - Biometrics appointment (Day 27)

2019-04-17 - Online status updated to "Case is Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview" (Day 28)

2019-04-23 - Online status updated to "Interview Was Scheduled" (Day 34)

2019-05-30 - AOS Interview (Day 71) → https://tinyurl.com/yxug6acr

2019-06-04 - Online status updated to "Case Was Approved"; EAD and AP status updated to "Case Closed" (Day 76)

2019-06-11 - GC in hand (Day 83) ~ done for now!

 

ROC during COVID-19 pandemic, Nebraska Service Center <_< - 514 DAYS

Spoiler

2021-03-10 - ROC package sent

2021-03-15 - ROC package received (Day 1)

2021-04-09 - NOA1 arrived (dated April 06) (Day 26)

2021-04-30 - Online status updated to "Fingerprints Were Taken" (used AOS fingerprints); no biometrics fee refund (Day 47)

2021-11-01 - 24-month extension letter received (Day 232)

2022-08-08 - Combo interview (I-751 and N-400) (Day 512) → https://tinyurl.com/2aejcx4e

2022-08-10 - Approval notice in the mail; no 10-year green card for me since N-400 also approved (Day 514)

 

N-400 during COVID-19 pandemic in Philly, PA - 169 DAYS (No RFE)

Spoiler

2022-03-11 - Online submission

2022-03-11 - NOA1 and biometrics reuse notice uploaded to myUSCIS account (Day 1)

2022-06-30 - Interview scheduled (Day 112)

2022-08-08 - Combo interview (I-751 and N-400) (Day 151) → https://tinyurl.com/2aejcx4e

2022-08-10 - Oath ceremony scheduled (Day 153)

2022-08-26 - Oath ceremony (Day 169) ~ DONE FOREVER!

 

BE  K I N D → https://tinyurl.com/tev3sgl  

 
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