Zenith83

Since you're filing in three years based on marriage to a USC, that won't be enough. Take a look at the Document Checklist, Current Fees, Naturalization Eligibility Worksheet which has more details (especially the part under If you are applying for naturalization on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen, send the following 4 items on page 1).

Very helpful, thanks!

Hello guys,

I'm super excited to say I'm less than 3 months away from completing 3 years as a permanent resident, hence I'm about to early filing the N-400.

The package is almost ready, and it will contain the following items:

- N-400 form, with all the questions being answered;

- 2 photos of myself;

- 2 money orders (595$ and 85$);

- front/back copy of my Green card.

It is my understanding all the above is what's necessary for a complete and successful filing, is anything missing?

Should I put all the content in an envelope?

My spouse is American and on July 3rd it will be 3 years from my Green card first release.

Thanks a lot for your time and contribution,

Marco

There is a lot of waiting...... I believe that there is more to it than just the service center, particularly when you consider the current "general meltdown" at USCIS. We were at CSC. Sent in the initial ROC package in Aug. 2014. My family did their Biometrics in September 2014, and then didn't hear a thing until the RFE in April 2015. We sent in the RFE response in May 2015, approved a week later (no interview)..... received the GCs in June 2015....about 9 -10 months for our case.

Review some monthly threads on this forum, for a realistic idea about ROC processing times.

YMMV.

Good luck on your immigration journey.

Almost a year... Whoa!

Thank you Pitaya.

4 months...?!? Holy moly!

I wasn't aware it could take so long... Well, I guess all I can do is wait anyways.

Thanks for the reply!

Hi Guys,

I've got my bio done on the 4th of this month (June), for when should i expect the Uscis to get in contact with me?

Is the next step just receiving the GC?

Thank you!

GREAT NEWS EVERYONE!!!!

It's with immense pleasure that I can finally say: I'm a permanent resident!

Monday July 8 I received my green card and since I shipped all the documents on March 28, the entire process took exactly 103 days.

Me and my wife would like to thank you all for answering all our questions and also for being friendly and really helpful!

If I'm not mistaken now the next step will be in 21 months to remove the conditions, right?

Biometrics scheduled for the 15th of May........ Yey!

What's supposed to happen next, following USCIS modus operandi?

Yey...! Just got the I-797 for my I-485, I-131 and I-765.....!!! :)

Me and my wife are quite happy...

I guess now we'll be waiting for the biometrics and hopefully not too much time will pass till I receive the EAD...

Thanks as always for the help y'all.

Hi everybody, it's time for some updates...

8 days after sending the I-130 and the I-485, I have received the form I-797C saying my I-130 had been accepted....

I was very happy but unfortunately 3 days after I received another note with my I-485 documents back, this because when I sent the 2 forms I shipped 2 different packages (one for each form) at the same time and apparently that was a mistake...

I re shipped the I-485 signaling that was meant to go along with my I-130 form.

NOW>> it's been 8 days and I haven't received responses.

I just checked in at the USCIS website with my receipt number and it says my I-130 has been accepted and it's currently under the initial review (good thing).

My question is, should I expect another I-797C saying that ALSO my I-485 form has been accepted or when you check on their website the I-130 it actually includes everything you applied for...???

Thanks so much for your time guys and please fell free to say whatever, it's all good..!!!

Marco.

GOt it!

Thanks so much a+j and sbb, now it's super clear!

Translations: anyone fluent in both languages can translate them, provided the translation is accompanied by the 'Certification by Translator' as per

You can find a list of civil surgeons here

and I'm afraid you'll need to pay for your medical+vaccinations. Fees depend upon doctors, so it's probably best to contact a bunch of them in your area and choose whoever charges less.

About I-94/I-20: not a clue, sorry

Thanks a+j, that's some great help!

Regarding the biometric fee, I cite from the USCIS website: "I-485 form cost =$985. (Add $85 biometric fee for a total of $1070, where applicable."

So I have to pay 85$ to the USCIS, PLUS the cost of the visit with a doctor, right?

Hi guys,

I just went through the guide posted before to get myself the greencard and together with my gf, we didn't think of it to be too difficult, thank God

I have though a few questions for you, something that to us is not exactly super clear...

1) Where can I get a legal translation of both my passport and birth certificate (I live in San Francisco)?

2) I won't be sending the copy of the I-94 since I live in the USA, should I replace it with my I-20 since I am studying?

3) The form I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status, has to be filled in by myself and a surgeon: where do I find a qualified doctor for this case? Also, I don't have to pay him directly, cause I will add the cost of the visit to the cost of the I-485, right???

Sorry if I am being too intense with my questions, I am sure you know how frustrating it can get though...!

Thank you all,

Marco.

Also, if I want to pay with credit card for the 2 forms, do I have to go to the USCIS local office?

Well, thanks so much guys for the support, I was really (REALLY) hoping for a way to get the job done without the assistance of a lawyer and the above cited guide looks to be very helpful.

Thank God me and my gf we have plenty of proof to show, so after filling the 2 forms and pay for them it shouldn't be too hard for the judge to value my case.

I will update this thread as I go on with the process, hopefully everything will turn out right!

-Quick question: do I first have to send the I-130 form and then the I-485 or it's possible to send both at the same time?

Hi everybody,

my name is Marco, I'm a 29 years old Italian guy who has spent the past 2 years in the USA (California) under a student Visa (F-1).

I'm gonna marry my girlfriend (she's American) in 2 weeks and immediately after I'll be applying for the Green Card.

Now, this is where I would like you guys to help me out, cause I've been looking on the web for weeks and everybody has a different opinion/suggestion.

I would like to go through the process on my own, just following the directions on the following website:

immigrationdirect.com/greencard/Green-Card-Marriage.jsp, so to avoid the use of an attorney and save myself big money.

Is it true that having a lawyer backing your documentation up, does actually grant you a higher chance of getting the job done, compared with doing everything by yourself?

I was told that what I will spend for my I-130 and I-485 is around 1400$ and an attorney would get for himself an additional 2000-3000$: is that correct?

In this case, since I'm pretty tight on money right now, it would be a bad news...

Also, what's the average time to get a green card?

Any option you guys would suggest me?

Please feel free to share all your knowledge regards the argument, tips, suggestions and personal experiences are very welcome!

Thank you all in advance for your time and advices.

P.s. I don't have any criminal or immigration history;

P.p.s. I'm new on this board so if this ended up being the wrong section, my apologies and move the thread to where it fits.

Thanks,

Marco.