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Charge is in dispute as of 9/14/14. I looked on the government website the forms are identical. This is the site I got them from: http://www.uscis.gov/greencard

(1-800-375-5283) I can't recall why a charge was made, but its not going to be paid. I still have all those forms filled out just waiting to file them, so do I need any other documents? Because the page says I have to include my wifes medical exam with the packet, or can that be mailed latter?

I'm sorry but I don't think I would be able to locate any page requesting money for the forms. All I can say is that my wife and I did pay for them, via credit card. We made an appointment online on infopass got a call and thats what prompted this process. At that time we received an online account and access to the forms as well as an e-fill ability. Thats about as much as I can recall. FYI this phone call was around 2 months ago, but we only now have saved enough to file these forms hence the delay, and lack of time. But if its true she can stay after her ESTA expires to complete the paperwork we should be ok?

Ok thanks for all the advice; I'm sure this topic will be around for awhile considering we are just starting this process. The $280 fee was paid on the phone with USCIS for the complete package of forms and have them filled out online. Today we signed them and organized them as requested by USCIS, and copied supporting documents. We also spent a good amount of time gathering pictures, letters, a hotel stay, and other documents that are proof of our relationship. The next step as far as I can tell is to complete the medical exam, (as we are waiting on the blood results should be done by Monday;) and have that included into our packet. We are told we will be handed another form from the immigration doctor I-693.

Forms we have filled out:

I-130

I-485

I-765

I-131

G325a

I-864

G1145

So just to recap, I need to be very sure about this. My wifes ESTA visa waiver expires 9/22/14, I should NOT allow her to leave the country? Keep her here even though its expired? Because I don't want to get into any kind of legal trouble with the government.

Questions from my wife and I:

Who do we make the check out to?

Should we overnight the packet we have created?

What are good steps to take in this process?

What other fees can we expect?

I would also like to add this forum has helped give us great piece of mind and helped us to relax a little. You all have been wonderful, my wife and I can't thank you enough.

Ok I noted the types of supporting documents, should they be sent with the packet when we mail it or wait until we are called for a meeting?

The form when we bought it was $280 some dollars and I was told was the complete package.

So now its off to Kinkos to make copies of everything I can think of!

Ok well my I-130 and I-485 cost me around $280, its also around 60+ pages all done online and printed. The next challenge is the supporting documents, what are ideal things to bring? She doesn't have any bills in her name yet here. My greatest fear is having to pay for her to fly back to Europe and then back again just to file these forms.

Forgive my not understanding but what is an "AOS"? I'm completely lost in this process. So the I-140 and I-485 does not count as an adjustment of status?

In that case what form do I need? Thanks for the hope, my wife isn't crying anymore! More info please?

Hi so i'm a citizen by birth. I met my now wife around a year ago on the internet and she arrived here almost 3 months ago (in 8 days) on a ESTA Visa Waiver program. I have married her and am trying to determine if 8 days is enough to file the completed I-130 and I-485 forms. We will have completed the medical exam by Monday 9/15/14. I have no idea what to do, completely lost, I've tried calling the immigration direct number and spoke in length with many people, also tried to make an infopass appointment with my local field office, but the next appointment they have is 2 days after her ESTA expires. Please any insight would help me, I live in San Rafael CA.