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    February 2017 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Just got an RFE in the mail.  They want our 2016 tax return...sigh.  Also said my income wasn't enough for the 125% poverty level and that I need to demonstrate the difference via assets or with a sponsor.   My income is more however, and I documented that with pay stubs and a letter from my employer even though my past three year's incomes were below the poverty level....sigh.  Interestingly enough the rfe was not in reference to the medical even though I haven't sent it in yet.  Now I'm not sure what to do....aside from doing my 2016 taxes. 

    February 2017 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    My wife had her biometrics appointment today.  It was a very smooth and fast process.  We arrived about twenty minutes early and proceeded through the airport-like security. The letter said not to bring cell phones or electronics, which we didn't, but I don't think it would have been an issue otherwise.  We were directed to a room where we showed my wife's passport and the biometrics letter.  The latter got stamped and then my wife filled out a short form.  That form was turned back in and she was given a wait number.  After she was called, the immigration official reviewed her form, took her picture, her fingerprints and that was that.  It took maybe twenty minutes tops.

     

    So from our experience, all you need to bring is your passport and the biometrics letter itself and it's nothing to worry about.  Now the real wait begins....

     

     

     

    As a total aside, I have to mention that there was a bit of an odd experience for my wife.  The form asks that you indicate your race.  My wife is from Colombia and there, she is considered "morena" or brown and proudly so.  However, there is no "brown" option, but rather the two closest options were "white/hispanic" or "black".  She circled hispanic without circling white since she is obviously not white.  However, when the official who was taking her finger prints looked at that, she told her, "no you're white." My wife was a bit taken a back and said that she wasn't, but given the lack of another option, she acquiesced.   I know this affects absolutely nothing in terms of her immigration, but I'm curious if others here will have or have had similar experiences.  

     

    Best of wishes to all!

    February 2017 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    8 minutes ago, mjnadres said:

    Lucky you! I'm still waiting to hear from them ? When did your checks get cashed ? 

    Checks were cashed on the 9th, the day after the text notifications. 

     

    I remember seeing in the Janauary 2017 thread that some also had that happen where there checks got cashed and then they got there notification later.  Did you fill out the G-1145 and put it after the checks?

    February 2017 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Got the I-797 in the mail yesterday. Sadly it was a bit wet due to all the rain, but it's still legible.  Now waiting for the Biometrics date.  

     

    Poubon, I got four emails and five texts (one was repeated) over the course of half an hour.   And in the mail, there were four i-797C for each form you mentioned. I've heard of other people getting the other texts later.   I wouldn't worry.  Make sure everything shows up in the mail first. 

     

    Glad to here that everyone else is coming along too.

    February 2017 AOS Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    On 2/9/2017 at 0:52 PM, LadieGrace said:

    Congrats, thats good news! :) Well we sent our Feb 2 and got there last Feb 6 just this Monday. We haven't got any txt or email notification yet. :( Hopefully we get something today or tomorrow. Btw, how did you know ur cheqyue was en cashed? 

     

     

    I knew the checks got cashed once that $1760 that had been so hard worked for and saved up was gone out of the bank.  :P

     

    No worries, everything will come through in it's due time.  I typically worry like crazy over these things, but I figured that the best thing to do is simply trust that everything was filled out, checked, and re-checked three more times and now that it's in, just let it run it's course. 

    Yet another insurance penalty question

    in Tax & Finances During US Immigration

    Posted

    Here's yet another ACA/Obamacare tax penalty question:

     

    My wife, two kids and myself came to the states in September to visit my parents.  However, after a month we realized we needed to stay to help them out in many different ways. My wife entered on a B1/B2 and next week we're sending in her AOS packet.  We all lived outside of the country from January till September so I know we qualify for exemption C.  My kids did get on Medicaid/CHIP in December so they are covered.  I started working in November and won't have coverage till February of this year so I know that I will face a penalty (either 1 month or 3 months). However, my big question is if my wife would face a penalty since she was here under a tourist visa and has not yet applied for AOS?   If she is exempt, what exemption would she qualify for?  She has an ITIN and we have jointly filed for the past three years and have always used exemption C for being out of country.  But I'm not so sure this time. Anybody had experience with this before?

    Cover Letter and I-693

    in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas

    Posted · Edited by permathought

    Hey all,

     

    I've included my three cover letters (General, for I-130 and for I-485).  I've explained that we'll be performing our medical exam at a later date (we need to travel pretty far to get that done and I don't know when I can get some time off of work and I'm ready to get this thing in the mail) but I didn't give any details. Is that a problem?   We have no lease since we're living with my folks at the time being, but I'm hoping this initial evidence will be sufficient.  We've been married for over five years now.  Also, I included our Venezuelan marriage certificate (copy) and the Colombian marriage certificate since our marriage was registered in Colombia just to be thorough. 

     

    Let me know what you think!

     

    UNITED STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

    UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES

    P.O. Box 805887

    Chicago, IL 60680-4120

     

    January 30, 2017

    Petitioner: Cameron Burns Carter

    Beneficiary: Zulay Lara Pineda

     

    Dear Sir/ Madam:

    Please kindly see the enclosed documentation for the concurrent filing of the following forms: I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization), and I-131 (Application for Travel Document). This is an original submission.

     

    Contents include (in exact order):

    1. Personal checks for payment for form I-130 ($535) and form 1-485 plus biometric fee ($1225)

    2. Form G-1145 – E-notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

    3. Form I-130 – Petition for Alien Relative

    a. Includes cover letter, payment, and supporting documentation

    4. Form I-485 – Application to Register Permanent Residency or Adjust Status

    a. Includes cover letter, payment, and supporting documentation

    5. Form I-765 – Application for Employment Authorization

    a. Copy of form I-94 – Arrival/Departure Record

    b. Copy of beneficiary’s passport with biographic page and current visa/entry stamps

    c. Two passport style photos of beneficiary, Zulay Lara Pineda

    6. Form I-131 – Application for Travel Documentation

    a. Copy of beneficiary’s passport with biographic page and current visa/entry stamps

    b. Two passport style photos of beneficiary, Zulay Lara Pineda

    Please note that the medical to be performed by the civil surgeon will be performed at later date and form I-693 will be sent in via mail once the sealed envelope is received from the civil surgeon.

    Thank you very much.

    Sincerely,

    Cameron Burns Carter

     

     

     

    UNITED STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

    UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES

    P.O. Box 805887

    Chicago, IL 60680-4120

     

    Nature of submission: Form I-130, (Petition for Alien Relative): Zulay Lara Pineda

     

    Dear Sir/ Madam:

    Please kindly see the enclosed form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) and the supporting forms and documentation. Contents include (in the exact order):

     

    1. Form I-130 – Petition for Alien Relative: Filled out and signed by petitioner, Cameron Burns Carter

    2. Copy (front and back on separate sheets) of United States birth certificate for petitioner, Cameron Burns Carter

    3. Copy of Colombian birth certificate for beneficiary, Zulay Lara Pineda

    4. English Translation of Colombian birth certificate for beneficiary, Zulay Lara Pineda

    5. Copy of Colombian passport biographical page for beneficiary Zulay Lara Pineda

    6. Copy of Colombian passport page with US entry stamps and US B1/B2 Visa for beneficiary Zulay Lara Pineda

    7. Copy (front and back on separate sheets) of Venezuelan marriage license for petitioner, Cameron Burns Carter and beneficiary Zulay Lara Pineda

    8. English translation of Venezuelan marriage license for petitioner, Cameron Burns Carter and beneficiary Zulay Lara Pineda

    9. Copy of Colombian marriage license for petitioner, Cameron Burns Carter and beneficiary Zulay Lara Pineda

    10. English translation of Colombian marriage license for petitioner, Cameron Burns Carter and beneficiary Zulay Lara Pineda

    11. Form G-325A – Biographic Information: Filled out and signed by petitioner, Cameron Burns Carter

    12. Supplement to Form G-325A – Biographic Information: Filled out and signed by petitioner, Cameron Burns Carter

    13. Single passport style photo of petitioner, Cameron Burns Carter

    14. Form G-325A – Biographic Information: Filled out and signed by beneficiary, Zulay Lara Pineda

    15. Supplement to Form G-325A – Biographic Information: Filled out and signed by beneficiary, Zulay Lara Pineda

    16. Single passport style photo of beneficiary, Zulay Lara Pineda

    17. Evidence of a bona-fide marriage:

    a. Copy (front and back on separate sheets) of US birth certificate (CRBA) of daughter, Sophia Antoinette Carter Lara

    b. Copy (front and back on separate sheets) of US birth certificate (CRBA) of son, Soren Jeremiah Carter Lara

    c. Bank statement showing co-ownership between petitioner and beneficiary

    d. Letter from Bank showing correction on statement of Zulay Lara Pineda's name

    e. Selection of photographs exhibiting relationship

    Thank you very much.

    Sincerely,

    Cameron Carter

     

     

     

    UNITED STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

    UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES

    P.O. Box 805887

    Chicago, IL 60680-4120

     

    Nature of submission: Form I-485, (Petition for Alien Relative): Zulay Lara Pineda

     

    Dear Sir/ Madam:

    Please kindly see the enclosed form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) and the supporting forms and documentation. Contents include (in the exact order):

     

    1. Form I-485 – Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status: Filled out and signed by applicant, Zulay Lara Pineda

    2. Copy of Colombian passport biographical page for beneficiary Zulay Lara Pineda

    3. Copy of Colombian passport page with US entry stamps and US B1/B2 Visa for beneficiary Zulay Lara Pineda

    4. Copy of Colombian birth certificate for beneficiary, Zulay Lara Pineda

    5. English Translation of Colombian birth certificate for beneficiary, Zulay Lara Pineda

    6. Copy of electronic I-94 of Zulay Lara Pineda

    7. Copy (front and back on separate sheets) of Venezuelan marriage license for petitioner, Cameron Burns Carter and beneficiary Zulay Lara Pineda

    8. English translation of Venezuelan marriage license for petitioner, Cameron Burns Carter and beneficiary Zulay Lara Pineda

    9. Copy of Colombian marriage license for petitioner, Cameron Burns Carter and beneficiary Zulay Lara Pineda

    10. English translation of Colombian marriage license for petitioner, Cameron Burns Carter and beneficiary Zulay Lara Pineda

    11. Form G-325A – Biographic Information: Filled out and signed by beneficiary, Zulay Lara Pineda

    12. Supplement to Form G-325A – Biographic Information: Filled out and signed by beneficiary, Zulay Lara Pineda

    13. Two passport style photos of beneficiary, Zulay Lara Pineda

    14. Form I-864 – Affidavit of Support filled out by the petitioner, Cameron Burns Carter

      1. Copy of US birth certificate of petitioner, Cameron Burns Carter

      2. Copies of Federal Tax Returns of petitioner, Cameron Burns Carter and beneficiary, Zulay Lara Pineda (joint file) for 2015, 2014 and 2013

      3. Letter of employment of petitioner, Cameron Burns Carter

      4. Copies of pay stubs of petitioner, Cameron Burns Carter from November 2016 to January 2017

    15. Form I-765: Filled out and signed by beneficiary, Zulay Lara Pineda

      1. Two passport style photos of beneficiary, Zulay Lara Pineda

      2. Copy of beneficiary’s passport with biographic page and current visa/entry stamps

      3. Two passport style photos of beneficiary, Zulay Lara Pineda

    16. Form I-131: Filled out and signed by beneficiary, Zulay Lara Pineda

      1. Copy of beneficiary’s passport with biographic page and current visa/entry stamps

      2. Copy of electronic I-94 of beneficiary, Zulay Lara Pineda

      3. Letter explaning circumstances for issunce of Advanced Parole signed by beneficiary, Zulay Lara Pineda

      4. Two passport style photos of beneficiary, Zulay Lara Pineda


    Thank you very much.

    Sincerely,

    Cameron Carter

     

     

    Marriage Certificate: Certified copy or copy of the certified copy

    in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas

    Posted

    My wife and I were married in Venezuela in 2011. We are currently filling for our AOS from her B2 visitor visa.  We have one (1) certified copy of our marriage certificate from Venezuela and we can't go back there anytime soon nor is there anyway to get one sent to us.  I know on the instructions here it says to send a certified copy with the I-130 packet and and one certified copy with the I-485. Since we have only one certified copy which I'm very protective of, would it be possible to send copies of the certified copy with those packages and bring the certified copy to the interview? Would I need to explain this in the packages in order to avoid an RFE?

    Need a sponsor? Current income passes limit, but not past years

    in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas

    Posted

    We are a family of four. I just started a job on the 10th of November were I earn $32.240 annually which is just a bit more than the 125% poverty threshold ($30,375) for our family size.

    My income on my tax returns for the past three years have been significantly less (like half) of my current income since I was working overseas. Do they only consider current income, or are they going to look at past income as well? Would a sponsor be necessary in this case? I'm going to include all pay stubs and a letter from the employer, but I'm concerned that I haven't been working at this place long enough to show a decent work history to USCIS. (I'll be submitting the application in mid to late January)

    What do you think?

    Who is the preparer

    in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas

    Posted

    I (USC) am filling out the forms for my wife (B2 visitor now starting AOS process) using the examples and advice on this site with a lawyer. Does that make me the preparer? Do I need to fill out that little section at the end of most of the forms or is that only used by a lawyer?

    For example, on the I-765, it seems like I could be the preparer with no issues, but on the I-131, it talks about submitting a form G-28.

    Also on the I-693, I filled out the part as the interpreter since my wife doesn't speak english.

    What have you done on your forms and how did it go?

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