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On 8/17/2021 at 9:36 PM, chancecody said:

You’re welcome. I am sure you did this already but just a reminder to put the IOE# (receipt of underlying petition) on Page 4, Part 2, Item 3 of your I-485. Also, please make sure that your I-797 Receipt Notice for I-130 is near the top of your packet AFTER Forms G-1450 (if paying by credit card) and G-1145. Use a cover letter and specifically mention that it is concurrent filing referencing the IOE# of underlying petition in that cover letter. This is to ensure that the contractor processing your paperwork when they first receive it do not make a mistake and would clearly understand that it is concurrent filing with I-130 filed online. I did this and after I received my online access for AOS, it says “concurrent filing for I-485/765/131” in my account. I guess for me my goal was to always KISS (Keep It Simple St…d) to avoid any mistakes or misunderstanding from USCIS.

Appreciated your tips! 

Also, do we need to put extra marriage supporting documents into the I-485 application as well?

6 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Is it your OPT income?

Yes

Hi everyone, I have a question regarding the form I-864. 

So I decide to include my last years income added to my wife's. She is the sponsor (US citizen) and I'm the only intending immigrant (no children or parents listed).

My understanding is that I do not need to file the form I-864a, but still wanna check see if you guys have a similar situation, and how it was done.

Thanks in advance for any advices.

19 hours ago, ToastedMuffin said:

I've looked it over a bit and I think the safest option would be to answer yes to both, and to definitely add the explanation to part 14 and state they were traffic infractions (if you choose to answer yes). I doubt this would be a significant threat to your application. Perhaps others have better experiences than me (fortunately my wife had a very straightforward case for these questions).

 

Once again, others may have more insight.

 

Sorry, editing again. As per the I-485 instructions:

This is on page 14. Please review this section as I think it will help you.

Thanks! I answered Q25, 26, 27 as Yes, No, No. 

Apparently depends on the situation, speeding ticket can be "civil traffic", "criminal traffic", "criminal" (At lease in Arizona where I got the ticket). I got the "civil traffic" which does not count as crime. If anyone has similar questions, check your ticket if you could find them and you'll get that straight up.

2 hours ago, chancecody said:

Hi there,

 

If you are in a rush to send now, yes, you can use the online receipt. The only difference between the online receipt and the one you will get in the mail is the online receipt does not have any header “DHS USCIS This Notice Does Not Grant any Immigration Status or Benefit”. The rest of the information is exactly the same. You will usually get the paper receipt in the mail within 1 week of filing. For me, I waited and used the one I received in the mail….however, the one online is sufficient as you will find when you get it  

Was thinking about the same thing, if two receipt has the same content I should be able to use the online copy. Thanks!

On 7/28/2021 at 5:33 PM, chancecody said:

Filing I-130 online is considered concurrent. The main benefits of filing online is you cannot screw it up as it hand holds you throughout your application (it will ask you to submit all required evidence and there is no chance to leave anything blank). Once you submit it, you will get an I-797 immediately and the paper copy will come in the mail a week later. You attach that I-797 Receipt from I-130 with your I-485, I-765 and I-131 paper packet to Chicago Lockbox. This is considered concurrent filing.

 

Also, if you follow the instructions, sign the credit card authorization and make sure it is a US issued credit card, it will work. I believe I read a lot of your posts advocating for paper and I did not follow it. I just got my I-130 approval after 1 month. Had we waited to file the I-130 with the whole entire package via paper, we would have lost that precious 1 month. Nebraska approves I-130 between 1-5 months.

Hi Chance, 

Thank you very much for taking time answer my questions. I applied online and got the "receipt notice" immediately. Can I attached this one into my I-485 concurrent filling, or should I wait till receive the I-797 "approval notice" in my mailbox?

Hi, I have a question regarding Part 8, question# 25, 26. 

I had one speeding ticket about $250 fine, and two red light camera tickets in the last 5 years. They're all light traffic violation and didn't bring to the court, and has been paid off within a week.

Do I have to answer yes on both questions? 

Thanks y'all for sharing. This is what I summarize of what USCIS actually trying to say for spouse beneficiary:

Upload two photos:

1. Digital format of a passport standard photo.

2. A picture for the back of my physical passport standard photo with name and A-number written on the back.

Hi, everyone. I'm a little confused by the I-130 online filling photo requirement. 

Does it need to be a picture of a 2" x 2" physical photo? since it need to write down A number on the back. Or just unload a digital photo?

Thanks in advance for any advise.

3 hours ago, chancecody said:

Filing I-130 online is considered concurrent. The main benefits of filing online is you cannot screw it up as it hand holds you throughout your application (it will ask you to submit all required evidence and there is no chance to leave anything blank). Once you submit it, you will get an I-797 immediately and the paper copy will come in the mail a week later. You attach that I-797 Receipt from I-130 with your I-485, I-765 and I-131 paper packet to Chicago Lockbox. This is considered concurrent filing.

 

Also, if you follow the instructions, sign the credit card authorization and make sure it is a US issued credit card, it will work. I believe I read a lot of your posts advocating for paper and I did not follow it. I just got my I-130 approval after 1 month. Had we waited to file the I-130 with the whole entire package via paper, we would have lost that precious 1 month. Nebraska approves I-130 between 1-5 months.

Thank you for taking time walk me though your experience! I'll go ahead to file I-130 online since time isn't on my side.

Hi, I'm wondering if I can file I-130 online and mail the I-485 for the concurrent filing. Is there any benefits to file I-130 online then paper mail? Thank you very much.

On 7/15/2021 at 7:27 PM, ra0010 said:

Two things: even though you are not a resident because you don’t have a green card, you might be a resident for tax purposes, so check on that. You might not need to amend anything. Second, if you are in fact a non resident for tax purposes, even if you don’t need to send the transcripts now, it is highly advisable that you file an amended return, for your piece of mind and just in case you want to become a citizen in the future.

Thanks for your advise. I did file amended return for 2019 in March which I should have filed as non-resident for tax purpose. 

37 minutes ago, arken said:

It may if you are including your tax docs/transcripts in your AOS package? If not, no effect.

So I just found out from guide page under I-485 Checklist shows  "Form I-944 (Declaration of Self-Sufficiency with applicable supporting documents) (no longer required as of March 9, 2021)"

So I guess I don't need to include tax transcript after all.

Hi, I'm currently on F1 visa and ready to file AOS. 

My concern is that I have filed a tax return wrong under resident status when I should have filed as a nonresident alien. I did send an amended tax return to IRS to correct them but haven't got anything back.

Will this be an issue, or does anyone had a similar experience? Thanks in advance!