Lizemarie

I got my biometrics letter this past Saturday, scheduled for 26th of July. Also filed an inquiry form with my local congressman maybe 3 weeks before that, think it might have triggered it. Good luck to everyone who is still waiting

Woohoo! finally got my text messages confirming that the paperwork has been received. I submitted several G-1145s (one to each part of the packet basically), so ended up receiving 8 texts altogether XD

I will also note that I haven't seen the checks cashed from my account (despite anxiously checking it the last couple of days). Not sure if it is just taking longer for that to register, or what the reason is for that, but oh well! If you are still waiting, don't give up hope!

Very relieved, and celebrating the first step! 

Packet sent - 02/16/2021

Packet received at Chicago Lockbox - 02/18/2021

Texts received - 03/29/2021

Ooh I hope that posting will spread the good luck to my application also! I sent in my I-131, I-485, I-130 and I-765 on the 16th of February, 2021 to Chicago Lockbox. Arrived there morning of the 18th of Feb 2021. No news yet on card charge or receipts but hoping for the best!

Hello guys 

I sent off my AOS package on the 16th of February to the Chicago Lockbox, and it was received there, but unfortunately I have not received receipt notices. I know that things have been delayed so trying to wait patiently. 

My question is: for some reason I was under the impression that i had to tick the EAD renewal box instead of the initial application since I already had an EAD from OPT. I now realize that i should have ticked initial since it's considered under a new category. I sent a scan of my old EAD, and made it clear that this was an initial application for AOS, entered the right category, but I just ticked the wrong box (renewal). 

Do you think the application will be rejected/sent back or will they process it as if it is an initial EAS for AOS? 

Any help is appreciated, but I know it is kind of a niche case 😅

2 minutes ago, Villanelle said:

Often times older birth certificates were done in a different format, some are even hand written. This doesnt make them not valid. In order for USCIS to accept Dad as a sponsor Dad needs to show proof of USC. Does he have a passport? No. Thats OK. His birth certificate needs to have a seal on it. "Seal" typically means raised stamp/embossing- on an older document it may not appear to be raised much at all. Sometimes the stamp isnt raised but is still clearly an added stamp on the document. In some jurisdictions when you obtain a copy of a birth certificate you are given a 'reprint' of the birth certificate- other places you get a document similar to what you described in more of a transcript format. The key piece you need for USCIS is the document to have the seal/stamp saying its certified as what is in the record books, done by the clerk who issued the document.

 

You can send what you have right now as to not delay the overall process. It will most likely be accepted for initial processing BUT you may get an RFE for his birth certificate/proof of citizenship. So begin the process to obtain a new copy of his birth certificate now so you will have it in case of an RFE. Dad simply needs to contact the clerk in the place he was born for a copy of his birth certificate. You can typically find info from the clerk online on their specific process. (usually involves providing ID and a fee). If he can not do this in person it can often be done through the mail directly with the clerk. There are also websites like vitalchek that for an additional fee (as a middleman) can obtain the copy for you. 

Thank you for the help!  I was thinking of just sending in what we have since it does have the seal and all of that and then I can deal with RFEs as and when they come up. 

Good morning

My husband's father (both US citizens) is acting as our joint sponsor, and he only has a birth certificate transcript (officially signed for the county clerk) i.e. it doesn't list his parents' names. We are using the birth certificate as evidence that our joint sponsor is a US citizen. Do we need to worry about the fact that it is just a transcript and doesn't have his parents' names in there? 

Just now, davidvs said:

2020 requirements are as below... prior years are similar, so this should give you an idea... If he made less than $12k (most likely) he did not have to file. He can get a transcript that will show his W2 info as proof that he was not required.  

 

If you're under 65, you probably have to file a tax return if your 2020 gross income was at least $12,200 as a single filer.

Income requirements for filing a tax return.

	Under 65	65 and older
Single	$12,400	$14,050
Married, filing jointly	$24,800	$26,100. $27,400 if both are 65 or older.

 

 

 

Ah I see! Thank you for the help

1 minute ago, davidvs said:

Being claimed as a dependent does not equal filing taxes. However, if his father was able to claim him as a dependent, it is very possible that he did not earn enough to be required to file. If that is the case, he may be able to get a tax transcript showing that his earnings level exempted him from having to file.

He was a full-time student, so only worked part time (10 hrs a week), so not sure whether that would count as not enough income?

Hello all!

Question as in the title: for the purpose of the I-944 questions, did my U.S. Citizen Spouse file taxes if he was claimed as a dependent?

If yes, then which docs do I need to send in for proof? Tax transcript will have his father's information on it.

If no, do I need to include any documents to prove that he was included as a dependent or can I just fill in the box that asks why not on the I-944?

Thanks in advance

Ah okay so the I-944 hasn't changed that at all. 

Thank you for your advice! 

Hello everyone! 

I am in the process of AOS through marriage to my U.S. citizen spouse (from an F-1 visa).

Since I-944 has information about health insurance and how that compares to your general health (as judged by I-693), is the I-693 required to be filed as you send in the initial packet? I have seen many people recommend waiting for an RFE so as to not have to do the medical twice.

Thanks for any help!