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When did she turn 24? If on or before December 31st 2013 then she doesn't qualify.

She turned 24 in February of 2014. So if she did qualify and her parents claimed her, then I would still need to do my taxes separately? Would that look weird to USCIS?

How old is your wife? Does she live with her parents? You either need to be under 19 or if you are a full time student under 24 in order for your parents to claim their daughter as a dependent and they can't claim you as a dependent, there are also income requirements -

The basic answer is her parents can't claim you both as dependents and you should just file MFJ.

Ok I see...yes my wife just turned 24, and she was a full time student last year, so I think her parents can claim her. I thought maybe they could claim me because they provided for a lot of our living expenses last year, and I read online that they could claim me since I am their son-in-law but maybe that wasn't correct.

Hello,

I received my Green Card in December of 2013 after marrying my US citizen wife in May 2013. We were told at our interview in September 2013 that when we file for the Removal of Conditional Green Card status in 2015, we should submit more evidence that we've been married for those years after our initial interview. The USCIS interviewer suggested joint tax returns as some of the evidence. However, my wife's parents supported us financially for part of last year, and we also used them as our co-sponsors on our I-485. It would be financially easier for her parents if they could claim us as dependents for that year (2013), but I am wondering if this would affect my status in a few years if we didn't just file MFJ this year. Would we be turned down if we submitted tax returns from her parents claiming us as dependents for 2013, and then joint tax returns for 2014? I don't want to do anything that looks suspicious to USCIS. Thank you.

uh oh. please find an i-130 and the instructions, read up about showing proof of bonafide marriage. There are 6 types of evidence to submit. Assuming you not submit stuff with the original submittal, you need to show stuff on interview day.

Hello Darnell,

So is "all documentation establishing your eligibility for Lawful Permanent Resident status" this same as "supporting evidence of your relationship, such as copies of… bank statement,, insurance,,"?

because interview notice is asking these supporting documents as well..

And Yes I did submit all these documents when I applied. Im confused..

From instructions for I-130

E) Documentation showing joint ownership of property.

F) A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence.

G) Documentation showing a co-mingling of financial resources.

H) Birth certificates of children born to the two of you together.

I) Affidavits sworn to by third parties having personal knowledge

of the bona fides of the marital relationship.

J) Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an

ongoing marital union.

Hello Leo7777,

So are these same category with "Supporting evidence of your relationship.."? because they are asking supporting documents in another section too.

besides what was mentioned above,

go back to the I-130 instructions, and study about the 6 types of evidence.

If you not submit that stuff with the I-130, well, now's the time to collect it, prepare it for interview day.

Hello Darnell,

do you mean by 6 different ways to prove US citizen?

if you got married then take your marriage certificate and all the documents prove that you are married for real love

Hello WillyLin,

So whatever documents that support the bona fide marriage?

Thank you

What is the basis for your AOS? Did you get married to US citizen?

yes, married to USC. Do I need something relate to this case?

Hello VJ people.

Im having my AOS interview in couple weeks, and I've been reviewing the items that I should bring with me.

One of them was

"All documentation establishing your eligibility for Lawful Permanent Resident status"

I'm currently under F1 visa, and doing my OPT. I was gonna bring my F1 visa, and OPT (EAD card). Do I need any other thing than these?

Thank you in advance.

thank you all!

Hello,

Im suppose to have my biometric (fingerprint) appointment on next Monday (10/07 2pm). While shutdown is effective, would they open and do take care of these tasks? Should I check with them before I go?

Thank you in advance.

Hello torta,

I had a quite similar situation like you are at right now. I would go ahead put any physical addresses that you had stayed. Also, it would help for them to understand better if you attach separate sheet and give them explanation, why there is overlap and stuff. I think it would be better this way than listing just certain address.

good luck!

Have you applied for AOS yet?

I think you are talking about I-131, and i think it usually takes about 3 months. However, it varies case by case.

If you really need to go, and if that's the only option, I think it would be good idea to go ahead apply for it.

Hope this helps.

Hello

I had applied for I-765, got approved, and got OPT card (March 2013).

My spouse and I filed I-130, 485, 131. When I filed these document, I put my USCIS number on OPT card for Alien number section on these files.

I've got NOA letter lately, and I got my new 'USCIS Alien Number'. Is it possible?

I wasn't 100% sure when I file my alien number, but I guess this NEW alien number would be the right one? Would I get RFE for this? What does this mean? Please let me know if you are/were similar situation

Thank you in advance.

that's awesome congrats!!!

1. Thanks

2. That's what I thought, but I read from some where and I-485, and I-130 might be separated, so I just decided to put birth certificate for I-130 just in case

3. You are right, they don't unless I'm a K-1 fiance visa which I'm not. I'm still contemplating about his. Also,one marriage certificate from my country and it shows I don't have any marriage history before.

4. Yes, that's I was thinking, I don't think it would hurt.

Hello,

I'm currently under F1 OPT, and applying AOS (130, 485, 864, 765, 131 all together). I made a cover letter. I would appreciate it, if I'm missing something. Thank you in advance.

I-485

· Filing fee: Personal check in amount of $1070.00

· G-1145

· 2 passport-style color photos

· Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

· Copy of military service certificate

· Explanation of military training and activities

· Copy of criminal history records

· Copy of birth certificate

· Copy of F1 visa from passport including USA entry stamp

· Copy of I-94 (front and back)

· Copy of I-20 / Copy of I-20 updated due to OPT

· I-693, Record of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, sealed envelope by civil surgeon

· G-325A

· Copy of marriage certificate issued in United States

· Copy of marriage certificate issued in South Korea

· Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act by petitioning sponsor

o Copy of W2 and Federal income tax return for 2012 tax year

o Copy of W2 and Federal income tax return for 2011 tax year

o Copy of W2 and Federal income tax return for 2010 tax year

· Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act by joint sponsor

o Copy of birth certificate (Joint sponsor)

o Instruction for employment verification (Joint sponsor)

o Paystubs since January 2013

o Copy of W2 and Federal income tax return for 2012 tax year

o Copy of W2, 1099 and Federal income tax return for 2011 tax year

o Copy of W2 and Federal income tax return for 2010 tax year

· I-131, Application for Travel Document

o 2 passport-style color photos

o Copy of identity page from passport

o Copy of F1 visa page from passport

· I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

o 2 passport-style color photos

o Copy of I-797C, Notice of Action

o Copy of Employment Authorization Card (OPT)

o Copy of identity page from passport

I-130

· Filing fee: Personal check in amount of $420.00

· G-1145

· Passport-style color photo (Petitioner)

· Passport-style color photo (Beneficiary)

· Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative

· Documents establishing petitioner’s US citizenship

o Copy of birth certificate (Petitioner)

o Copy of unexpired US passport (Petitioner)

· Copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate

· Copy of beneficiary’s passport

· Copy of certified marriage certificate issued in United States

· Copy of marriage certificate issued in South Korea

· Form G-325A (Petitioner)

· Form G-325A (Beneficiary) including 3 attached pages

· Evidence of bona fide marital relationship

o Copy of apartment lease agreement

o Copy of joint bank account and copy of bank statement (2 pages)

o Copy of internet company bill

o Copy of statement of current service from energy company

o Wedding invitation

o Photo pages as evidence bona fide marriage

Please leave comment If i'm missing anything. Thank you so much for your help.

I have some translation documents by signed by 3rd person. Is it okay to attach the statement below in separate paper? OR does it have to be on same page with translation?

I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and ________ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ______________________________.

Signature_________________________________
Date Typed Name
Address

Thank you in advance!

Hello All, we filed concurrently our Forms i 485, Form I 130 and Form I 765 Last week. We forgot the petitioner's (My wife is a US citizen and I am a student) passport photo. The rest seems to be in order. I am very worried about it anyone dealt with such a situation before? Should we wait till we hear from them? any thought and experiences will be greatly appreciated.

It seems like that you would get RFE, but once you submit what they are asking for, it wouldn't be a huge problem.

Also, I have a question for you.

You mentioned that you are a student, and have you attached all the i-20s that you had before? People were debating whether putting all or not, but I couldn't figure out. If you have any advice, please let me know. Thank you.

Hello,

I'm applying AOS (I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131), and I just found something about I-20. I'm came to United states in 2001 as a F1 status, and since then I've been F1 except for 2008-2009. I'm currently under F1 OPT now. I don't think any form instructions say about I-20. I was gonna attach just current I-20, but some people recommend to all I-20 you had before. I mean I don't even know if I have or not. Is it required at my current status?

Thank you in advance.

Hello.

I'm applying I-485 AOS concurrent with I-130.

In number 15a it says,

""Served in, been a member of, assisted in, or participated in any military unit, paramilitary unit, police unit, self-defense unit, vigilante unit, rebel group, guerrilla group, militia, or insurgent organization?"

In number 18,

""Have you EVER received any type of military, paramilitary, or weapons training?"

My country required mandatory 2years of military service for all male. I would go ahead put YES for these questions.

My question is that should I attach something for this matter?

I googled, and people say I should explain what i've trained, and stuff. Is there any format?

Thank you in advance.

They are smarter than that. It won't get them confused. And they already know you are under F1. The EAD based on a I-485 is free, so there is no downside.

I guess so. and I agree with you as well. I think I should consider reapplying it after more research.

Thank you for your answer.

Hello,

I'm under F1 status, and now on OPT. Graduated college, and married to USC.

My spouse and I are filing I-485, I-130, I-131.

My question is

"should I go head REAPPLY for I-765 again even though I have OPT right now, and is still valid?"

I mean, what would be the choice?

1) Reapply I-765, and get new EAD

2) make copy of current OPT card, and attach

3) Just don't do anything, since they are not asking about OPT

If you are/were in similar situation, your advice/help would be appreciate it.

Thank you in advance.

You should apply for an EAD anyway. 1) It's free. 2) It allows you to work in any field, not just your major like OPT, and you don't lose it if you have too many days of unemployment. and 3) Even if you get it, you don't have to use it. So it cannot hurt.

If not, why would you need to attach your current EAD? I see no place that wants that, except when applying for a new EAD.

Thank you for the answer.

Actually, I never thought about applying 765 again, but I think that's a good point.

I was gonna make copy of OPT card, because that shows that I've already applied for before, and let them know I'm under F1 OPT.

Do you think sending/filing another I-765 wouldn't make them confused though?

Hello,

I'm currently under F1status with OPT (Employment authorization), and applying for AOS.

My spouse and I are filing I-130, I-485, I-693, and I-864.

Since I'm under OPT card, I don't have to apply for I-765. In this case, should I go head make a copy of OPT card and attach to I-485? OR should I attach I-797C, Notice of Action from I-765 for evidence?

If you are familiar with this situation, your advice/help would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

I'm filling out the I-130 and when I type in the numbers for the dates in this section (C.14) the numbers won't show up. Has anyone else had this issue? Would it be weird to type the rest of the form and then just hand-write the dates in? Thank you!

I see what you're saying, so it would be kind of redundant to send multiple copies? I am sending them all in one package but I was thinking that each of those forms required separate, specific evidence documents and wasn't sure if they would need multiple copies of the same thing. Thank you for your help!