F1 to AOS

[MerryMentor 73]

11 minutes ago, samdog said:

@MerryMentor Should we file separate G-1450s for the I-130 packet and I-485 packet? Or just one common G-1450 outside both packets along with G-1145? Also, any preference for credit card vs. check? We have listed credit card details in both right now.

 

Some page on simple citizen seems to suggest sending separate G-1450s for I-130 packet and I-485 packet. 

Also make sure you put the correct amount of payment for each form, they outright reject the forms if the amounts are wrong.

[samdog 47]

1 hour ago, MerryMentor said:

Also make sure you put the correct amount of payment for each form, they outright reject the forms if the amounts are wrong.

Just to confirm-

fees for I-130 package : $535

fees for I-485 package: $1225

 

Correct?

[MerryMentor 73]

6 minutes ago, samdog said:

Just to confirm-

fees for I-130 package : $535

fees for I-485 package: $1225

 

Correct?

That’s correct.

[samdog 47]

For form I-944, "declarant" means the immigrant who is applying for AOS correct? 

[Ally&Axel 43]

21 minutes ago, samdog said:

For form I-944, "declarant" means the immigrant who is applying for AOS correct? 

Yes that's right, it's in the case you're using an interpreter. Which I think might come against the I944 because they want you to show proof of English proficiency.

[Ally&Axel 43]

Quick question guys,

 

We filed for AOS on May 22nd and our case was received with NOA in the mail on May 12th, do I have to notify my university that I am now in a "pending adjustment of status"? Or am I still considered a F1 student at this stage? I'll be graduating in August.

 

 

[samdog 47]

3 minutes ago, Ally&Axel said:

Yes that's right, it's in the case you're using an interpreter. Which I think might come against the I944 because they want you to show proof of English proficiency.

Umm I'm confused then - where does the immigrant beneficiary applying for AOS sign on the I-944 form then? We are not using any preparers or interpreters.

[samdog 47]

19 minutes ago, samdog said:

Umm I'm confused then - where does the immigrant beneficiary applying for AOS sign on the I-944 form then? We are not using any preparers or interpreters.

Not confused anymore - beneficiary is the declarant here. Interpreter and preparer are separate and are blank.

[gramercygreen 34]

55 minutes ago, Ally&Axel said:

Quick question guys,

 

We filed for AOS on May 22nd and our case was received with NOA in the mail on May 12th, do I have to notify my university that I am now in a "pending adjustment of status"? Or am I still considered a F1 student at this stage? I'll be graduating in August.

 

 

You’re still under the F1 status (unless you’ve violated its terms).

[samdog 47]

1 hour ago, Ally&Axel said:

Quick question guys,

 

We filed for AOS on May 22nd and our case was received with NOA in the mail on May 12th, do I have to notify my university that I am now in a "pending adjustment of status"? Or am I still considered a F1 student at this stage? I'll be graduating in August.

 

 

Might wanna re-check the dates there.

[Ally&Axel 43]

1 hour ago, samdog said:

Might wanna re-check the dates there.

Yes my bad I meant May 2nd

[samdog 47]

Welp apparently I do have an A-number (just found out that the USCIS# on the OPT EAD is the same as the A-number) that I did not include in any of my forms. Will they return all our forms for this reason?

[Just Paul 4,591]

1 minute ago, samdog said:

Welp apparently I do have an A-number (just found out that the USCIS# on the OPT EAD is the same as the A-number) that I did not include in any of my forms. Will they return all our forms for this reason?

No that shouldn't kick it back.   

[samdog 47]

1 minute ago, Paul & Mary said:

No that shouldn't kick it back.   

Thanks, we're just stressed until we hear something from them. Just sent the forms on 5/23 and ETA for Chicago lockbox is Tue 5/26.

[samdog 47]

Chicago lockbox received our package on Tue 5/26 and the signature confirmation just says “signed by L Lockbox”

 

Is this normal? I thought a person would sign their name there.

 

also, any idea when we would be notified via email/text? We send separate G-1145 forms for 130/485 packages.