BA NANA'S

Hello VJ Family! I need some help. My husband received his Green Card on a K-1 Visa and now he needs to travel outside the U.S. for a short period of time. My question is does he need to file an I-131 Travel Document Application (Reentry Section) if he plans to travel outside the U. S. for 6 months or less? Any help regarding this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in Advance!

Ba nana's

Ok thanks, will do.

Hello VJ Family! I need some help. My husband received his Green Card on a K-1 Visa and now he needs to travel outside the U.S. for a short period of time. My question is does he need to file an I-131 Travel Document Application (Reentry Section) if he plans to travel outside the U. S. for 6 months or less? Any help regarding this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in Advance!

Ba nana's

Thanks Billion to all thoes who responded to my post. I Love this site!!!!!

Ba nana's

Hello VJ family, I have a quick question. Can someone who has been to the Biometrics Appointment tell what to expect or what happens when you go to the biometrics appointment for the I-485? What exactly is this for and what should my hubby bring with him?

Thanks in advance for all your help!

Ba nana's

Thank you! I see where I made the mistake. On the USCIS website regarding the direct filing location of the I-765 I read below ©(9). If I didn't have access to this wonderful site, I most likely would have made a grave mistake. Thanks Lainie B for your help!

Ba nana's

:help: Do all these documents get mailed to the same location? I will be mailing them express mail from L.A. California. I will be sending them to USCIS

Attn: FBAS

131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor

Chicago, IL 60603-5517

Although I believe all Doc's I found can be mailed to the same location except the I-765 the address I found wasUSCIS

Attn: AOS

1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S

Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 8503

I'm just not sure and I'm getting a little nervous. I have done alot of research by veiwing others post and I just have not gotten a clear answer.

Thanks in advance your help would be greatly,

Ba nana's

:help: Do all these documents get mailed to the same location? I will be mailing them express mail from L.A. California. I will be sending them to USCIS

Attn: FBAS

131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor

Chicago, IL 60603-5517

Although I believe all Doc's I found can be mailed to the same location except the I-765 the address I found wasUSCIS

Attn: AOS

1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S

Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 8503

I'm just not sure and I'm getting a little nervous. I have done alot of research by veiwing others post and I just have not gotten a clear answer.

Thanks in advance your help would be greatly,

Appreciated!

Ba nana's

Thank you to all my VJ family out there for assisting me thus far and all those in need on this visa journey. My you be rewarded with endless blessing inshallah ( God willing). My fiancé received his visa in hand on September 17th Alhamdulillah (All Praise is due to Allah). Quick question, what’s next??? Once my fiancé arrives in the U.S., can we get married right away or do we have to fill out some kind of paperwork before we actually get married? Here we go again on the visa journey rollercoaster.

Thanks in Advance,

Ba nana’s

Oh, ok. Thank you so much my .

I agree with A&B if you just follow the guides like(Dorthy on the Yellow Brick Road) all they way through. Your I-129F will be approved and you will be scheduled for your interview God Willing with no RFE (Request for Evidence).

Ba nana's

If your filing a K1 Visa do you use an I-134 or the I-864 or both??? After throughly analizing a VJ member response to a previous post, I think one is used for a K1 Visa and one is used with the k3 Visa. But honestly I'm not quite sure.

Thank in advance to responding to my post.

Ba nana's

I will do that.

Thanks for being the biggest help.

Yes, I will definitely let him know to double check the size of the passport pictures and to label them correctly. Also, Yes I did highlighted the phone records. Quick Question, I'm not sure if this is a stupid question are not, but I will ask it anyways. Do they care if you use staples and paper clips to separate the documents??

Thanks for the much needed advice.

Ba nana's

Thanks I just filled out the DS-157 and DS- 158 just in case.

Thanks Again Midge!

Thanks Midge.mij. Yes, my DS 156 has a barcode. I don't have a DS 157. Are know anything about it. But I will research it and see if I need the DS 157 before I send off the package. Also do need to get the I-134 Notarized?

Thanks Again,

Ba nana's

Below is a list of all the Documents that I have to mail to my fiance for his interview. Can someone (perferably someone who has already been to the interview) PLEASE look over my list of documents and let me know if I'm leaving anything out? I'm a nervous wreck and this is just to mail the documents off. I don't know what I'm going to do on the interview day. Also let me know if I need to send in any Original Documents? Thanks in advance for taking the time out to respond to my post.

Interview Check List

1. I-134 + I-864 (just in Case)

2. DS 156 (2 copys unsigned)

4. DS 156K

5. DS 230 part 1 and 2

3. Statement from Employer

4. Pay Stubs 1 Year

5. Statement from Bank

6. Bank Statments (1 Year)

7. Income Tax Return 2011 (Notorized)

8. Tax Return Transcripts (Last 3 years)

9. Intent to Marry (Notorized)

10. Emails

11. AT&T Phone Records

12. Skype Phone Records/Chats

13. Pictures ( Labled with Date)

14. A copy of all NOA and All Docs sent to USCIS (For my fiancé personal records).

15.

Thanks,

Ba nana's

Thank you to all who responded to my post. The A# is written on the I-797E Notice of Action and the I-797 Notice of Action right above my fiance's name which was the approval notice for our I-129F Visa Petition. Also part 2 question number 6 on the I-864 pertains to my fiance who is the beneficiary that is not a US citizen. I believe this is the Alien Resgistration number.

Thanks Again,

Ba nana's

Trying to Finalize everything to send documents for interview. On the I-864 they ask for an Alien Registration number. Where can I find the Alien Registration number on my USCIS Documents?? I'm not sure if we have an Alien Registration number or not??? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Ba nana's

Oh, ok. Know I get it. It all is starting to make since. Insha Allah(God willing)it will all work out.

Thank you Boiler and grrrrreat for your expertise!!!!

Ba NaNa's

File I-131 (request for travel document) and required documentation when you file I-485 (adjustment of status). The advance parole preserves the adjustment of status application when he leaves, and allows him to seek reentry when he comes back. Otherwise, the adjustment of status application is deemed abandoned. If you file I-765, which is the request for employment authorization, at the same time, he will get a single card that serves as both advance parole and employment authorization. Both of these are free if they are filed with the adjustment of status application. Advance paroles issued during adjustment of status are typically multiple entry paroles, so they can be used multiple times.

I am not aware of any time or date limitations on advance parole. However, I would caution you that, the same as when you get a green card, the U.S. may consider his application for permanent residency abandoned if he is not residing in the U.S. Generally, you don't want to leave for more than 6 months at a time, and you should try to spend more time in the U.S. than out of it. In any case, you should try to collect proof that he is domiciled in the U.S., even if he is attending school abroad, so try add him to any leases, utility bills, bank accounts, etc., you may have, and keep documentation of the time that he spends here. If he has to attend school after the green card is issued, you should apply for a reentry permit, which preserves legal residency if you are abroad for more than six months. Just be really careful that he doesn't abandon his residency in the U.S., or you will have to start over with a CR-1.

I curious about your statement regarding the preservation of the AOS. You stated that “The advance parole preserves the adjustment of status application when he leaves, and allows him to seek reentry when he comes back”.

What exactly do you mean by Preserve? Does this mean that they halt /stop the Adjustment of Status process until he return? I’m a little confused.

Thank You to All who responded to my post, I will definitely have to think fast and make some sound decisions. I just created more work for myself and it doesn't feel good. My Visa Journey continues.

Ba nana's

ok, I know! You were really using your brain, you go girl! I think I like doing things the hard way. So it seems.

My fiancé is in school in his country, and will not be able to stay the entire time while the AOS is processing. My fiancé has about 8-9 months left of school before he’s done. He will be able to travel back and forth on school breaks a month or more at a time. I have few important questions:

1. How many Months at a time can you leave the U.S. with an approved Advance Parole?

2. How many Times can you travel in and out of the U.S. with an Advance Parole?

3. How long is this Advance Parole Document good for? Does it expire?

If any one can answer my questions or has some good advice regarding the Advance Parole procedure it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in Advance : )

Also you will need to provide Tax Return Transcripts for the past 3 years 2011,2010 and 2009. You can order them on line at the this link.

http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=232168,00.html

Good Luck!

Ooooops I ment,

1. Notarized copies of your latest federal income Tax Return