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Hi There,

This is in regards to my I485 petition. I had to reschedule the biometrics appointment because I could not make it on time and date initially suggested by USCIS. I send back the I-797C with request to reschedule. The initial appointment was set up for 8/14/20 but I still haven't heard back with the new appointment time and date. Any suggestions on what I should do? I tried calling but it's impossible to get a human person on the phone. Thanks!

20 minutes ago, Regdkp said:

We had rejection because we used an outdated version of the I-485. I checked with a lawyer, through this forum, what I could have done about the resubmission. He said he had both types of submission for his clients in more than a decade long experience. Resuing whatever USCIS returned, or reprinting everything fresh.

 

I chose to reprint everything, including copies of all proofs - financials, address, identitity etc. I only reused 'Third Party validation' documents, as they were original. It went well. It took me an entire day to print and assemble everything, but it was something I did to follow/copy the original submission package. Also don't forget to put that green letter on the top.

 

Good luck!

Thanks for sharing your experience! I decided to reuse what they returned. I wrote a new cover letter, and attached a new I-485 with it. I left everything else as it came back in the mail. I will also use the old checks, because they were not processed.

I checked the validity of all other forms in the package, and I noticed that I-765 will expire on 5/31/2020. I checked on the USCIS website for a newer version of that form, but it seems this is the most up-to-date version. I just hope now they will receive and process my new package before that date. I plan to resubmit today. Keep your fingers crossed! 

5 minutes ago, NancyNguyen said:

I don't see why not. Make sure you double check everything carefully this time.

Thank you!

2 minutes ago, NancyNguyen said:

How long did you submit it? If it is not too long ago, you can just reprint the I-485 with corrected info. To be safe, check all form's version to make sure they are current version. You can reuse all the copies they returned and add more evidences if you have. Be careful next time, good luck.

Thank you, Nancy! I submitted on 5/6, received date 5/11, and notice date 5/15. What about the checks? Do I submit the same ones? Thanks!

Hello,

My I-485 submission was rejected because it was incomplete; I forgot to tick “’application type” on the form. I’m planning to resubmit but I’m a bit confused. I read other people’s post with similar experiences but I’m still unclear how to proceed. When I resubmit:

1. Do I need to attach only new I-485 or do I need to reprint all the forms that were in the package, e.g. I-130, I-486, I-944, etc?
2. If I need to reprint all the forms, do I also need to reprint all the supporting docs, including proof for bona fide marriage, image, passports, birth certificate, utility bills, etc.?  
3. If I do not need to reprint everything, do I also need to rearrange the docs as I originally sent them, or leave them how USCIS’ reorganized them upon returning them to me?
4. Do I need to attach new checks or the returned ones with USCIS stamps are ok? 

Please let me know what you think! 

Many thanks!

Hello All,

My spouse-sponsored I-485 submission was rejected because it was incomplete; I forgot to tick “’application type” on the form. I’m planning to resubmit but I’m a bit confused. I read other people’s post with similar experiences but I’m still unclear how to proceed. Some say to submit a new package, some I should only fill out what was wrong and resubmit the same package how it was returned. When I resubmit:

1. Do I need to attach only new I-485 or do I need to reprint all the forms that were in the package, e.g. I-130, I-486, I-944, etc?
2. If I need to reprint all the forms, do I also need to reprint all the supporting docs, including proof for bona fide marriage, image, passports, birth certificate, utility bills, etc.?  
3. If I do not need to reprint everything, do I also need to rearrange the docs as I originally sent them, or leave them how USCIS’ reorganized them upon returning them to me?
4. Do I need to attach new checks or the returned ones with USCIS stamps are still ok? 

Please let me know what you think! 

Many thanks!

Hi There,

What’s a good evidence for tax debt for my spouse on the I-944? Would tax transcript for 2019 be ok, or is there something that I’m missing?

Thanks!

Hi There, What’s a good evidence for tax debt for my spouse on the I-944? Would tax transcript for 2019 be ok, or is there something that I’m missing?

Thanks!

1 minute ago, millefleur said:

Are you already married and are now adjusting status? If so, what visa are you adjusting from?

I'm on my F-1 visa atm.

On 3/8/2020 at 12:48 AM, Sanella&Dylan said:

I am also lost with this I-944 form because it asks for household income, assets and resources but then talkes about your liabilities and debts. Which for me as the applicant I do not have any of these. I found this website that says the following; The declaration of self-sufficiency is somewhat similar to Form I-864 (“Affidavit of Support”), which is completed by a green card applicant’s sponsoring relative and used to show that the sponsor has the means to support the applicant. Unlike Form I-864, however, the new I-944 form provides a snapshot of the applicant’s own financial situation, not that of their sponsor.

https://www.boundless.com/immigration-resources/form-i-944-public-charge-test/

 

So I kinda think its about your husbands debts and liabilities. Perhaps im wrong as well since I find this all very confusing.. For me, I do not have a SSN yet so I cannot get a credit report or anything, the only thing I can do is show them I paid my bills on time in my home country.. 

 

Hope you get answers on here!

On 3/6/2020 at 6:01 PM, sjfoley1 said:

hi guys, I am finalizing everything to get my husbands i-485 refiled with the new i-944. Just want to have a double check and make sure im not forgetting anything. we are still unsure about some parts of the 944, like in the instructions it says "You can also provide any documentation from the household members’ assets" but it does not have any similar verbiage for the debts and liabilities section just "Provide a list of all your liabilities or debts. Examples of liabilities and debts include mortgages, car loans, unpaid child or spousal support, unpaid taxes, and credit card debt. Provide documentation for each liability or debt." I have debts but my husband does not. should I just include mine to be safe?

 

• payment
• copy of i-130 NOA
• i-485 form
  • 2 passport photos
  • i-94 copy
  • long form copy birth certificate
  • canadian ID
  • canadian passport
  • copy of our marriage certificate
  • copy of my divorce decree (from my 1st marriage)
• i-864 form
  • 2019 W-2 (for me)
  • 2019 tax return (we are filing tomorrow with his ITIN application and dont expect a transcript to be available for some time)
  • 2016, 2017, 2018 tax transcipts
  • pay stubs x6 months (mine)
  • copy of my birth certificate
  • state ID
  • SSN
• i-765 form
  • i-94 copy
  • 2 passport photos
• i-944 form
  • bank statements x12 months
  • retirement account most recent statement
  • mortgage statement (mine)
  • car loan statement (mine)
  • credit card statements (mine)
  • student loan statements (mine)
  • IRS statement (i owed federal taxes last year and have a payment plan in place)
  • evidence showing lack of US credit report (for my spouse, we are still waiting to receive something in the mail from equifax)
  • letter from my employer stating i can enroll my husband in my health plan during open enrollment for 2021
  • copy of my husbands high school diploma.

 

Thanks for any feedback!

Any news about I-944? I'm experiencing quite the same dilemma regarding assets and debts section atm.

3 minutes ago, user555 said:

Did you read the guide at the top of the page for a IR-1/CR-1 spouse visa? Yes, you can print pictures on normal printer paper and add captions. 

Thanks, I missed the guide. Where could I find it? 

Hi there,

I’m applying for a spouse-based green card, so I’m submitting I-130, I-130A, I-864, I-485, and I-944. At the same time, I’m filing I-765 and I-131. Do all these forms go to the same office? In other words, can all the forms be a part of one big package or are there better ways to do this? I noticed I could file some forms online, but not all of them, any thoughts on that? I was planning to send everything via regular mail, but now this question regarding one or multiple locations popped up.

In addition, maybe a silly question, but... Can I print pictures as a proof of a bona fide marriage, e.g. 2 pics per page, with captions beneath each pics, or should these be printed as actual pictures on photo paper? 

Thank you!

Hi there,

I’m applying for a spouse-based green card, so I’m submitting I-130, I-130A, I-864, I-485, and I-944. At the same time, I’m filing I-765 and I-131. Do all these forms go to the same office? In other words, can all the forms be a part of one big package or are there better ways to do this? I noticed I could file some forms online, but not all of them, any thoughts on that? I was planning to send everything via regular mail, but now this question regarding one or multiple locations popped up.

In addition, maybe a silly question, but... Can I print pictures as a proof of a bona fide marriage, e.g. 2 pics per page, with captions beneath each pics, or should these be printed as actual pictures on photo paper? 

Thank you!

5 minutes ago, Mar and Mur said:

Hello,

Is the I-765 an immediate need? If you have another type of visa granting you permission to work, then you can file the form I-765. The response to the question 27 is related to the status you had before being married to the USC.

Filing the Form I-765 is not necessary and it is not needed in case of marriage-based green card. It is important that you have your petition I-130 approved first. You will receive a conditional residence green card upon completion of the interview that comes after the NVC step.

Thank you, Mar and Mur! My F-1 expires in June 2020, and I was planning to file for I-765 at the same time when filing for I-130. 

Hello,

I have a question about the Form I-765. I will file for employment along with the marriage-based green card petition package. I’m struggling with the “Information About Your Eligibility Category” (27) section of the I-765. I am on F-1 visa, married to a U.S. citizen. Which letter and number from "Who May File Form I-765 section of the Form I-765 Instructions” do I list? 

Thanks!

1 minute ago, Cndn said:

I’ve used AP more times than I can count. My only complaint is when they make you go in to stamp your passport as arriving on AP. Most officers just let you through if you already have an AP stamp. You’re fine to use AP. Unless you commit a crime while out of the country don’t spend any time worrying about not being able to enter. 

Sounds good, thank you!

2 minutes ago, missileman said:

The current average wait time is 142 days per other VJ members......many, many, many, many, many people re-enter the US (with no problems) with a valid advance parole document every year.  This is not worth the worry....

Thank you!

Hi there,

I am applying for a spouse-based green card and I’m going to file for advance parole (permit to travel), too. However, I’m curios how safe is it to travel abroad on a valid advance parole? After doing some research, it seems that some don’t see any problems with traveling abroad , while some are more skeptical. For instance, I run across a website that says that if something goes wrong with my green card application, I might have problems because, after using my the advance parole, upon my return to the US, I will be treated as “arriving alien.” Another website says that traveling with a a valid advance permit does not decrease a risk that I may not be allowed to re-enter the United States upon my return. It also says that advance parole travel document doesn’t entitle one to parole into the United States—it simply allows one to travel to a US port of entry and request parole into the United States. Another risk is that the Department of Homeland Security may revoke or terminate my advance parole I’m abroad.  

What are your thoughts about this? There is no emergency for me to travel, I’m simply planning to visit my family this upcoming summer.

Also, how long is the wait time for the advance parole? Again, I came across different information. Some say its up to 90 days, some between 3-5 months.

Thank you!

4 minutes ago, arken said:

1. Yes just a normal photocopies of any original docs.

2.Just one, nobody can have all those anyway.

3.Better to include from the very beginning but may include statements of every 4 months to reduce the volume.

4. Any joint stuffs like leases, beneficiary to one another’s policies, utility bills and such

5.lease, utility bills, bank statements,...

6.normal photocopy, anyone can do the translation just need to put “I certify that ....” statement. You can look that up.

7. Yes but copy of i94 and i-20as well

8.no

9.provide evidences/supporting docs for each forms separately. Assume they are handled by different persons.

10.on campus job doesn’t required EAD from USCIs so NO to previous work permit.

11.separate photos for each forms as asked.

 

You will need to submit i-130A form as well, then there is i864, i-944, i-693. Also advised to file i131. You got some homework to do.

 

You might wanna go thru

 

Wow, thanks so much! This is very helpful and I appreciate it!

 

 

 

Hi there,

I’m filing for a spouse-based green card and I have some questions regarding some of the forms. Some of the questions might seem redundant, but since my husband (a U.S. citizen) and I are planning to file with no lawyer assistance, I want to make sure we’re doing this right. I currently reside in the U.S. Here it goes.

I-130, “Petition for Alien Relative:”

1) Is it ok to submit uncertified photocopies of our marriage certificate and birth certificates?

2) As a proof of U.S. citizenship, multiple websites list examples of acceptable documents, such as the U.S. birth certificate, Valid U.S. passport, Naturalization Certificate, Certificate of Citizenship, and Consular Report of Birth Abroad. Should my husband submit all of these docs, or is one or two from the list enough? 

3) Regarding our join joint bank account statements, statements for what period should we consider to submit? We have had two joint bank account for almost three years and submitting all the statements seems a lot.

4) What are good proofs for our bona fide marriage, aside bank statements, photos, and proofs of traveling together?

5) What is the best proof that we live together now? (We’ve been living together for two years)

I-485, “Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status:”

6) Can I use an uncertified photocopy of my foreign birth certificate and translate it on my own, or do I need to turn to a certified translator?

7) As a proof of lawful U.S. entry and status, is it ok if I send an uncertified photocopy of my visa in my passport? 

8) I do not have any previous interactions with law enforcement, do I still need police records testifying that I do not have any records?

9) Do I duplicate documents that are asked for in multiple multiple forms, e.g. I-94 travel record, valid U.S. visa, passport, images, or is one of each good?  

I-765, “Work Permit Application Form:” 

10) I’m currently on my student visa (F-1). Based on my F-1 visa, I have been allowed to work on campus. Does this count towards previous work permit, i.e. do I need to count my F-1 status and submit proof of previous authorization to work in the United States? If so, how does this proof look like?

11) Do I need to include an additional 2-inch-by-2-inch passport-style photo with I-765, or the one asked for the I-130 enough?

Many thanks! Wish me luck.

Hello, 

Im going to apply for a spouse-based green card in late February 2020 and plan to travel internationally in mid-January 2020. I’m originally from Croatia, with a Croatian passport and F-1 visa that expires in June 2020. Would traveling to Mexico for vacation “jeopardize” or make the process of filing for a green card in late February more difficult? Would you recommend to travel a month before getting married and filing for a green card? Thank you!