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On 6/10/2020 at 11:49 AM, HRQX said:

In general, send the following four packets in the same envelope:

  • I-130 with I-130A and copy of marriage certificate, filing fees, etc.;
  • I-485 with  I-864 and supporting documents, I-944 and supporting documents, electronic I-94 copy, filing fees, etc.;
  • I-765 with electronic I-94 copy, etc.; and
  • I-131 with electronic I-94 copy, etc.

You'll separate each packet with rubber bands or fasteners: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-information/form-filing-tips

On the I-130 packet, I-130 payment method (check, money order, or Form G-1450) must be the very first item of this packet.

On the I-485 packet, I-485 payment method (check, money order, or Form G-1450) must be the very first item of this packet.

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Crazy Cat
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Discussion of circumventing immigration law is not allowed here.  Adjusting Status after entering due a change in situation is perfectly legal.......and I have never seen it cause an issue later.

geowrian
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You need an I-130 packet and I-485 packet.   The I-130 packet needs an I-130 + I-130A, along with supporting evidence (see the table in the guide).   The I-485 packet needs the I-9

Crazy Cat
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Not true......Please point me to any cases where this was considered fraud..........It is perfectly legal to adjust status after entering the US via a tourist visa when there was no intent to do so wh

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bradoony   54

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3 hours ago, HRQX said:

Make sure the four packets (I-130, I-485, I-765, and I-131) are clearly separated: "If you are sending more than one case in an envelope, clearly separate the cases by rubber band or fasteners." https://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-information/form-filing-tips

That's fine as cover letter is optional.

so i CAN bind them all together as long as they are clearly separated?

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I assemble it like this, with all the forms and supporting documents organized, is the acceptable? I just need to include my cover letter

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On ‎6‎/‎20‎/‎2020 at 4:46 PM, bradoony said:

I assemble it like this, with all the forms and supporting documents organized, is the acceptable? I just need to include my cover letter

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Those dividers and sticker tabs will be quickly removed an unceremoniously discarded; don't bother with them.

Our journey:

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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On 6/20/2020 at 7:46 PM, bradoony said:

I assemble it like this, with all the forms and supporting documents organized, is the acceptable? I just need to include my cover letter

Please do not forget to make a copy of the entire thing and store it somewhere. If things get lost (and yes that has happened) you'll have at least a copy that you can sent back quickly.

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bradoony   54

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8 hours ago, Fr8dog said:

Please do not forget to make a copy of the entire thing and store it somewhere. If things get lost (and yes that has happened) you'll have at least a copy that you can sent back quickly.

yes i did! 287 pages lol

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bradoony   54

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Hi guys! We just sent sent our application after 2 months of working on it lol. Now the waiting game starts... Thank you all for the help and advises. Wish you all luck and fast and easy process! 

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On 6/22/2020 at 6:20 AM, bradoony said:

yes i did! 287 pages lol

I have a copy on our google drive!

11 minutes ago, bradoony said:

Hi guys! We just sent sent our application after 2 months of working on it lol. Now the waiting game starts... Thank you all for the help and advises. Wish you all luck and fast and easy process! 

We (The US) sure don't make it easy to concurrently file!

March 2, 2018  Married In Hong Kong

April 30, 2018  Mary moves from the Philippines to Mexico, Husband has MX Permanent Residency

June 13, 2018 Mary receives Mexican Residency Card

June 15, 2018  I-130 DCF Appointment in Juarez  -  June 18, 2018  Approval E-Mail

August 2, 2018 Case Complete At Consulate

September 25, 2018 Interview in CDJ and Approved!

October 7, 2018 In the USA

October 27, 2018 Green Card received 

October 29, 2018 Applied for Social Security Card - November 5, 2018 Social Security Card received

November 6th, 2018 State ID Card Received, Applied for Global Entry - Feb 8,2019 Approved.

July 14, 2020 Removal of Conditions submitted by mail  July 12, 2021 Biometrics Completed

August 6, 2021 N-400 submitted by mail

September 7, 2021 I-751 Interview, Sept 8 Approved and Card Being Produced

October 21, 2021 N-400 Biometrics Completed  

November 30,2021  Interview, Approval and Oath

December 10, 2021 US Passport Issued

August 12, 2022 PHL Dual Nationality Re-established & Passport Approved 

April 6,2023 Legally Separated - Oh well

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On 6/20/2020 at 7:46 PM, bradoony said:

I assemble it like this, with all the forms and supporting documents organized, is the acceptable? I just need to include my cover letter

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Looks good!!!

FROM F1 TO AOS

October 17, 2019 AOS receipt date 

December 09, 2019: Biometric appointment

January 15, 2020 RFE received

January 30, 2020  RFE response sent

Feb 7: EAD approved and interview scheduled

March 18, 2020 Interview cancelled

April 14th 2020: RFE received

April 29, 2020 Approved without interview

May 1, 2020 Card in hand

 

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS

February 1, 2022 package sent

March 28, 2022 Fingerprints reused

July 18, 2023 approval

July 20, 2023 Card in hand

 

N400 

January 30,2023: Online filing

February 4th, 2023: Biometric appointment

June 15th, 2023: Case actively being reviewed

July 11th, 2023: Interview scheduled.

August 30th, 2023: Interview!

August 31st, 2023: Oath ceremony scheduled.

Sept 19th, 2023: Officially a US citizen!

 


 

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Hello everyone! Me and my husband want to say big THANK YOU to all of you who was so helpful during my AOS process. Yesterday I received my permanent resident card and I am beyond happy.   

 

My timeline journey: 

25 June - Case received 

28 August - Biometrics appointment 

29 October - Interview in Lawrence, MA

30 October - Card produced 

5 November - Card received in the mail 

 

I wish you all smooth and easy process. Take care!

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3 hours ago, bradoony said:

Hello everyone! Me and my husband want to say big THANK YOU to all of you who was so helpful during my AOS process. Yesterday I received my permanent resident card and I am beyond happy.   

 

My timeline journey: 

25 June - Case received 

28 August - Biometrics appointment 

29 October - Interview in Lawrence, MA

30 October - Card produced 

5 November - Card received in the mail 

 

I wish you all smooth and easy process. Take care!

Incredibly fast, you are lucky, congratulations!🍾 

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