AlanaM

I got the text for my wife I-485, I-765, I-131 about 5 minutes ago 
 
Package sent- 04/21/2020
Package delivered - 04/22/2020
Recieved date on 04/22/2020 from the case status
Form Filed - Expired date 2021 Version
 
Waiting for the NOA1 to be sent to me

Just from following this thread, there is at least 4 of us who submitted the 2021 version of the I485 last week. It seems none of us have received any text messages yet. I really think we should all try not to stress too much before we hear back. There's enough stress for us to deal with and it's not good for anyone! 
 
The most we can do right now while we wait is fill out the 2020 version in anticipation of having our packets returned, but I'm really hoping that won't be the case.
 
When all you have is wishful thinking, it's best to hope for the best and prepare for worst case scenario.
 
Just like COVID-19, we're all in this together!

Guys, we can breath! I received my 3 texts last night (had to pinch myself, thought I was dreaming)! So I obviously filing the form with the 10/31/2021 expiry date won't necessarily mean you will be rejected!!! 🎉

Guys, we can breath! I received my 3 texts last night (had to pinch myself, thought I was dreaming)! So I obviously filing the form with the 10/31/2021 expiry date won't necessarily mean you will be rejected!!! 🎉

Guys, we can breath! I received my 3 texts last night (had to pinch myself, thought I was dreaming)! So I obviously filing the form with the 10/31/2021 expiry date won't necessarily mean you will be rejected!!! 🎉

Hi all,
I've come with good news. I just got my texts AND I used the 2021 version of the I485.
 
Filed: April 21st
Received lock box: April 23rd
Received texts (I only received 3, not 4):
April 29th 9:19pm
 
So they are definitely accepting the 2021 version of the I485 for applications received recently.
 
I really hope others get their texts tonight too. 

Hopefully I get lucky but I seem to have had bad luck so far 😅 it is definitely frustrating, especially because they are the exact same forms! However, thank you for putting that info out here because I would've been oblivious until my application showed back up in my mail box!! 

Definitely trying not to! It looks like they last updated/reviewed the USCIS I-485 page on 4/20/2020, right when I had everything bundled and ready to send so of course I didn't think I would need to check to see if the expiry date changed AGAIN 😅 but I guess all we can do is wait and see..

lol. Don't claim that at all. They are doing too muchhh

Tell me about it!! I'm going to be a May filer by the time everything is said and done 😂 I don't understand why they needed to change the expiry date and how much of an impact that it actually has in reality but I guess if their goal is to slow down people applying then they are doing a good job lol

But the edition is that same. The big change is about public charge. I hope my package doesn't get rejected again. ughhh

It really is annoying. I was all ready to resubmit this morning when I read the post. We then checked the barcodes on the 2020 and 2021 versions and they are different. So to be safe I re-downloaded the i-485 again and redid all of that.
 
If someone's application gets rejected based on that its just unacceptable. The USCIS holds so many people's lives and futures in their hands... and to have that feeling of being played around is just... yeah.
 
 

Both have the same edition date so why would they accept the 2020 one and reject the 2021. Did this happen to you? I filed a first time with the 2021 my paperwork was returned because my i 944 was incomplete but there was no mention of using the wrong version of the form. I guess I will have to wait and see. I see their goal of fraustration people is really starting to work.

@AlanaM

It all depends on who evaluates your case, you may be lucky and it will be an oversight
Afterall you got the forms from USCIS
So dont feel bad, keep your fingers crossed every case is different

Honestly i didnt know when they changed it
I only noticed when my case was rejected
So i had to go back and check and noticed the date changed
I dont think its cool
 

Don't stress out just yet. I also submitted the 2021 edition on April 21st. From what I read on here, I believe the form wasn't updated til end of last week, so the 2021 version is the only one we had access to at the time. 

the current form on USCIS website is Form I-485 OMB no 1615-0023 expires 10/31/2020   with annotation at bottom of page Edition 10/15/19
I filed the current form from USCIS Form I-485 OMB no 1615-0023 expires 10/31/2021 with annotation at bottom of page Edition 10/15/19
 
is this a concern?
 
I dont want to blow a fuse BUT/
 
With all the issues going on concerning I 944 / COVID 19  courthouse closures USCIS Closures and similar it seems UNFATHOMABLE that a rejection will be given if an applicant used the RIGHT form at time of application / the  *validity is denoted on top of page should not be a disqualifyer / unless the form is expired/ and according to the denotation on the bottom of the page / it is the same FRIGGIN form Edition 10/15/19.
 
this is absolutely insanity if this is the case. 
 
I have checked the USCIS list for form updates
 
Feb. 24, 2020 Update to Supplement A to Form I-485, Adjustment of Status Under Section 245(i). New Edition Dated 10/15/19.
Edition Date: 10/15/19. Effective Feb. 24, prior editions will be rejected.
Aug. 13, 2019 Update to I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status; New Edition Dated 07/15/19.
07/15/19. We will also accept the 12/13/17 edition. Jan. 3, 2018 Update to Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, New Edition Date 12/13/17.
To apply for lawful permanent resident status if you are in the United States. Anyone with any insight please comment.

Package was mailed off on the 25th. Delivered to USCIS  27th at 221pm.😬

Hi, I had the same case. My application was rejected for using the outdated version of the I-485. I too received a huge package with everything stapled in some order. What I did was, I reprinted fresh applications, all other relevant proofs, put them in the seperate folders like I did in my first attempt and shipped. I even checked with a lawyer online before doing it. He said he has done both ways, sending everything as it is along with the corrected form as well as printing everything fresh. I made sure I placed that 'green letter' they sent which should be absolutely on top of your bundle. I also attached copies of NOAs rejections marked as FYI. In less than two weeks of shipping the letters via USPS, we received NOA texts and money was charged. 4 days later we received the NOAs letters via USPS. I agree, putting N/A in I-944 is better than nothing. I believe its a challenge for the USCIS too as this is a new form.

I checked no, as I currently have health insurance (in that I am not enrolled and waiting for health coverage to start). The "yes, I am enrolled" and "I will soon enroll" would be if you didn't already have active health insurance (I think). I was confused as to what to answer for that as well, as the wording was a little confusing and I was paranoid about leaving anything unanswered. Could definitely be wrong, but that's what I did!

Mine arrived on 4/23 too, so 🤞🤞🤞

I got the same letter as you, but when I went back through it all I realized that most of my issues were with the I-944! Also, congrats on receiving your texts  very happy for you! Hopefully third time is the charm for me hahaha.

Mine arrived on 4/23 too, so 🤞🤞🤞

WE JUST GOT OUR TEXTS!!!!! CASE RECEIVED!!! WOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!! 
 
Can't believe it, third time really was the charm!