Crane424

hi!  I am experiencing broken website with changing address as well, called in this morning and just cant get a real human to talk to me! robot just keep telling me to change it online even I ask for real person to talk to!

So I guess the best way is mail the paper form of AR-11 for both me and my husband? 
after out move he already changed his mailing address thru the postal system already, does he still need to do this? 

(we are applying for marriage green card, he is the US citizen and  he did the I-130 a for me , and I did the I-485) 

On 10/13/2021 at 12:07 PM, Janay Thomas said:

I don’t think changing your address after submitting it will cause any problems with your processing time 

thanks! after reading on USCIS's website, I think we have to change the address for sure! 

On 10/13/2021 at 7:59 PM, powerpuff said:

~ Moved from IR1/CR1 Case Filing & Progress Reports to IR1/CR1 Process ~

Why are you filling I-485?

Chicago office!! 

3 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

The important date is 03/10/21, located on the bottom left corner.

 

On the link you provided you can read the following: "03/10/21. We will publish a new edition of this form soon. In the meantime, you may continue using the 03/10/21 edition despite the expiration date. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

Dates are listed in mm/dd/yy format."

ohh great!! thank you so much!! I got so panic with it!! thank you!! 

so we download from the official site and  print out and filled last night, then on the far right corner it says Expires 09/30/2021!! 

but today is Oct/12!! I tried a couple times refresh and site and still the same form... 

Has anyone know what to do?? 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-864

finally got everything we need, just need to put them all together and mail it!! 

I've been looking for cover letter samples, even pay $10 for it... but find it not helpful!! 

Q1>>>

since we filed I-130 and 130A online,  received I-797C at 09/16/2021. I know we need to copy that and put into my file, but on cover letter what do I write?? 

I am thinking  **Form I-797C, Notice of Action for filing I-130 & I-130A on line

will this work? 

Q2>>>

we are moving house at end of October!! should we change the address now with all the forms?? (as I-130 and 130A already filed online with old address)

or everything keep in old address and I come back to collect the mail? (old house it's our friends house, only 10 mins away from new house)

I read once you submit it then changed, it will make you wait longer!! 

what will be the best way to do it? 

if there are any good examples of cover letter will also help too, thank you!! 

finally got everything we need, just need to put them all together and mail it!! 

I've been looking for cover letter samples, even pay $10 for it... but find it not helpful!! 

Q1>>>

since we filed I-130 and 130A online,  received I-797C at 09/16/2021. I know we need to copy that and put into my file, but on cover letter what do I write?? 

I am thinking  **Form I-797C, Notice of Action for filing I-130 & I-130A on line

will this work? 

Q2>>> 

we pay with check not credit card, what do we write? 

It seems like every one is paying with credit card and using  G-1450

Q3>>>

we are moving house at end of October!! should we change the address now with all the forms?? (as I-130 and 130A already filed online with old address)

or everything keep in old address and I come back to collect the mail? (old house it's our friends house, only 10 mins away from new house)

I read once you submit it then changed, it will make you wait longer!! 

what will be the best way to do it? 

if there are any good examples of cover letter will also help too, thank you!! 

we just submit our I-130 and 130A online yesterday, and now working on I485  didnt hire lawyer so far 

On 8/23/2021 at 9:20 PM, Crazy Cat said:

Hello, fellow Taiwanese members!!!!!!  You do not not need an attorney;  Follow this guide:

 

 

感謝你！目前４８５進行中，明天去健康檢查

3 minutes ago, HRQX said:

It's not emailed. Must log on into the online account to access the PDF:

ohhh I see!! I will ask my husband to check, thank you for it  

On 8/23/2021 at 8:27 AM, TWISTIE said:

Yes,  you should always be truthful about your previous filing, otherwise USCIS will find out anyway in their system. Just be truthful.

 

Secondly, withdraw that K-1 pending petition/case because you don’t qualify for that anymore because k-1 is not for married couple.

 

In my personal opinion..now it doesn’t matter of waiting for 90 days because you are already married...but some will chime in to guide you in a right direction...but it would be beneficial if you could wait as long as you can to file the paperwork so that it won’t be considered a pre-conceived intent to adjust your status in the US.

 

As for the reckless driving ticket, then were you charged for it? If so, what kind of charge? If you were just fined, then how much fine? It all depends on how much you are fined for or what kind of charges are filed for that reckless driving...without that information, I can not tell you anything. 

 

I personally believe that its better to file everything together...don’t rush things out...you can submit scanned documents than waiting manually to get those from Taiwan...and you can get your medical done right away over here as well...Again, I would file everything together to process quickly, otherwise you would risk delay, REF or denial....

thank you for the detailed reply! yes as soon we started filling 130 realized it actually ask that question!! 
we submit 130 and 130A online yesterday, but it was a Saturday so hopefully we will get the  I-797C receipt notice tomorrow via email! 

with over 90 days staying the reason I asked it's bc I saw someone shared, better to do it after 60 days or 90day, so they dont think you ""plan"" to come here and get married to get green card, it doesnt matter to me now cuz I already over 90 days  

and my reckless driving case has closed on 9/9 after went to court, we had a traffic lawyer with us. payed the fine and it was it.

but on I-485 I will have to answered I had commit a crime or charged in that box... which is really worrying!! my non criminal record is clean from Taiwan tho...

so now we still working on I-485, and going to health check tomorrow! 

and yes I think we will submit other forms together with I-485, but the clinic I am going tomorrow (9/13) they told me I will have to go twice, first visit is to get all the tests done with nurse, second visit will be 9/30 to see the doctor and I assume I will get the report and stay sealed that day? 
thank you again! 

On 8/23/2021 at 8:21 AM, HRQX said:

The petitioner must answer Yes to "Have you EVER previously filed a petition for this beneficiary or any other alien?" question on Form I-130.

Yes. After filing I-130 and 130A online, print out the I-797C receipt notice and include that as part of the I-485 filing.

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-8-part-b-chapter-4

Timing of the Submission of the Medical Examination Report

Applicants may submit the Form I-693 medical examination report to USCIS:

• Concurrently with the immigration benefit application; or

• At any time after filing the immigration benefit application but before USCIS finalizes adjudication of that application. If not submitted simultaneously with the immigration benefit application, applicants may bring the medical examination report to an interview or wait until USCIS issues an RFE requesting the medical examination report.

Reckless driving is a criminal misdemeanor case. Regardless of the ticket case result it must be fully disclosed: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-485instr.pdf "you were EVER charged for any reason (even if you were not arrested) anywhere in the world, including the United States"

Not much. After the 90 days pass you won't have a lawful status but properly filing form I-485 results in a period of stay authorized by the Secretary of Homeland Security. https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/revision_redesign_AFM.PDF "As discussed in chapters 40.9.2(b)(2) and (3), there are situations in which an alien who is present in an unlawful status nevertheless does not accrue unlawful presence. As a matter of prosecutorial discretion, DHS may permit an alien who is present in the United States unlawfully, but who has pending an application that stops the accrual of unlawful presence, to remain in the United States while that application is pending. In this sense, the alien's remaining can be said to be "authorized." However, the fact that the alien does not accrue unlawful presence does not mean that the alien's presence in the United States is actually lawful."

thank you for the detailed reply! yes as soon we started filling 130 realized it actually ask that question!! 
we submit 130 and 130A online yesterday, but it was a Saturday so hopefully we will get the  I-797C receipt notice tomorrow via email! 

and my reckless driving case has close on 9/9 after went to court, we had a traffic lawyer with us. payed the fine and it was it, but on I-485 I will have to answered I had commit a crime or charged in that box... which is really worrying!! my non criminal record is clean from Taiwan tho... so now we still working on I-485, and going to health check tomorrow! 

I entered the state on June 11 with ESTA, we already filed k1 back in May but we decide to leave it as covid is getting worse and we dont know when will we get approved. 

Got married at county court on August 19, start preparing I-130 and 130A we gonna filed it online. 

I am still waiting for my family to post some documents from Taiwan, haven't make appointment for health check yet. 

Q1. Should we mention we already applied for K1 before? 

Q2. Can we filed I-130 and 130A online first, then file I-485 later ? 

Q3. In I-485 it will require health check report to go with it? or it can be file them separately?  or what's the best filing sequence for better and faster result of my legal staying? 

Q4. I got reckless driving ticket back in July, we already hired a lawyer to help, my court date is 9/9, he is not sure if he can drop the charges, but if not will this effect my state adjustment? 

Q5. What's the difference between file the documents before my 90 days ESTA expired and file it after 90 days? 

any information or experience are welcome, really grateful with this big family!

Kate and Kyle

On 7/13/2021 at 6:42 AM, HRQX said:

Just to clarify I'm not stating that it will or won't happen in OP's case, since we only know very limited info of OP's circumstances. Also the list in the Table is not exhaustive: "Include (but are not limited to)"

 

To reiterate: "The civil surgeon should make an individual decision based on the indications for drug screening (see Table 1)."

thank you for all,  I understand your point of view completely! when it's involved US immigration I think the best thing to do is play safe. so I will be stop using any products I am usually use for a while before my health check! thanks again! 

On 7/13/2021 at 5:42 AM, Removed20210801 said:

I would do it. Was visiting my fiance and was stuck for months because of covid. We wanted to go by the rules so we didn’t get married. Here we are almost a year later stuck with the embassy barely doing anything still. Best case we are looking at over two years from the time we started this process to when i can enter the US on a K1. I wouldn’t wish this on anyone.

yes that's what exactly what we were worry about! so we deiced to just get it done here this time while i am here! 

so sorry to hear that, be apart sucks! especially you dont know when to meet next... I hope you get your k1 approved soon!! 

On 7/13/2021 at 5:07 AM, USC4SPOUSE said:

@Crane424The I-693 does not involve a test for drug use. The Civil Surgeon who does the medical relies on you to tell them that you have a diagnosis of drug substance abuse. The next paragraph is from the instructions on page 6 of 12. 

2. Part 8. Civil Surgeon Worksheet and Part 10. Vaccination Record. You must fill out this worksheet and provide the results of each component of the medical examination relating to: communicable diseases of public health significance, physical or mental disorders with associated harmful behavior, drug abuse or drug addiction, and vaccinations. You must also include the results of any lab work or other studies required to determine whether the applicant is inadmissible on health-related grounds.

Then, on the I-169 from, part 8. Civil surgeon worksheet states (...) Include here any diagnosis of drug abuse or drug addiction. 

 

The form asks the Civil surgeon to include any diagnosis of drug abuse or drug addition. 

 

I am not saying that you should show up there after smoking marijuana, taking street drugs or drinking a litter of Vodka. No. I just wanted to clarify that the I-693 does not involve a test for drug use. 

 

thank you for the detailed reply, really appriciated!! I am about to make a appointment to the health check soon so just to be safe I will stop using any cannabis related products for a while, from the info I shouldnt be too worry about it! 
hahaha it will be stupid to showed up in clinic after taking anything really. thanks again! 

On 7/13/2021 at 4:01 AM, HRQX said:

Yes, it is part of the health check. https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/civil-surgeons/medical-history-and-physical-exam.html "The civil surgeon should indicate the specific drug that is/was being used and the last time it was used if the patient has discontinued its use."

 

The use of cannabis over 0.3% THC is illegal under federal law. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/public-health-focus/fda-regulation-cannabis-and-cannabis-derived-products-including-cannabidiol-cbd

thank you for the info! I've been using CBD products for back pain and some smoking in the past, just want to make sure it wont be a problem! 

55 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Each post has different circumstances. For example, if in a different post the beneficiary is currently outside of the US then we cannot condone B-2 or VWP abuse (i.e. preconceived intent at POE to Adjust status), per this site's TOS.

 

In this thread, OP is currently in the US. For Immediate Relatives (as defined by the INA) intent is determined at entry, not at the AOS interview. See Matter of Battista and Matter of Cavazos.

thank you for your reply, its so detailed!! make me less worried about this option! 

46 minutes ago, Sparkle Sparkle said:

When it comes to immigration, nothing is promised...it can only be said that lots of people have changed their minds about K and have successfully adjusted without issues. If you come in with K1 and you have ever lied about anything or had issues with drugs, it could be an issue. If you get the 2 year green card and something happens along the way you can also have problems when you adjusting or lifting conditions. There  is no tailor fit answer to our question.

yes this is how I feel after reading so many threads here and there, it's almost like just depends on luck(even you have everything prepared like they asked)!!  I havent read that far about the green card just yet, but I know it has many steps to go thru! 

(just curious, you mentioned issues with drugs, I know there will be a health check but will they test for canabist use? THC or CBD?)

2 hours ago, gm2020 said:

I'm confused because other posts I've read about this say it's really risky to do something like this because uscis will consider you as having lied to get into the country on a temp visa, and so they may never give green card or residency in US. But everyone in this thread is saying it's a good idea?

I also read this  somewhere as well, most of them said it took longer for them to get the green card but eventually they get it.

also have many others out there go thru this process fine. just so confusing and unsure about all I know, wish there's a fix answer for this! 

14 minutes ago, HRQX said:

r this site's TOS.

On 7/8/2021 at 11:41 AM, Jorgedig said:

You will still have the issue of not working or traveling for 8-10 months if you arrive on a K-1.  The difference would be getting to make arrangements for your pets and say goodbye and wrap up loose ends.

oh wow I just look it up, so its actually about the same with K1, will have to wait for work permit!! I was so naive, I thought come in to the state with K1 I can just work like others!! thanks for letting us know this, if both gonna take time to wait might as well get married now!! thank you again!! 

On 7/3/2021 at 7:45 AM, Adventine said:

I was almost in the same situation as you. We had a K1 application in progress and I entered the US on a tourist visa for a short visit to see my fiancé. Then my country temporarily closed its borders to certain types of citizens, including myself. Even though my country quickly amended its announcement, it was the last straw for us. We didn't want to deal with the uncertainty and stress of a long-distance relationship in a time of rapidly changing travel rules. So we got married and filed for AOS.

 

Before we made the decision, we discussed all the pros and cons, including budgeting for an extended period when I wouldn't be able to work or travel. I also had to quit my job because I couldn't work remotely (both US and home country employer's rules). I also had to deal with not being able to properly say goodbye to my family (probably the hardest part of the decision).

 

Do some reading here on VJ, discuss all the pros and cons with your partner, and hopefully you'll make the best decision for your long-term goals.

 

 

hi, thank your for sharing your experience here with us! we've been talking a lot on this but there's still no answer just yet, like you said the expense of few months without rights to work here its quite a big con, and also I have 2 dogs and cat still back home waiting for me to get K1 then bring them with me to the state... so still need to think on it and see how the covid situation goes.

I am sorry you dont get to say sorry to your families, that's painful, hopefully you will get the visa soon so you can go back to see them! 

On 7/3/2021 at 7:27 AM, KayDeeCee said:

As others have stated, perfectly okay to change your minds and get married now while you are in the US.  If you are prepared/willing to stay without leaving the US for a bit, then go ahead and get married soon. The only thing you lose is the fee for filing the I-129F petition.

 

There is a guide here on VJ about filing the I-130 and adjustment forms together > https://www.visajourney.com/guides/i130-spouse-inside-usa/

 

Thank you! after reading all this we feel such a relief knowing this option is possible!! 

19 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

Once you are married, the K-1 is voided.  You can legally adjust status as stated above, but be aware that you cannot work or leave the US for several months (as long as 8 months, possibly).  Good luck.

謝謝你，前輩! 

so knowing K1 wont be a problem for getting the new marriage visa just open another door for us! 

and yes I am aware of the rules of staying here and cant work until I get the green card.... will talk to my boyfriend about it later tonight. 

I think the safest way is wait for K1 as we already started it, but doing long distance just so difficult! 

46 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Yes. After you get the marriage certificate, fill out and submit the following. I-130 and I-864 are filled-out by the US citizen, and the rest of the forms by the immigrant. In general, send the following four packets (*note that I-765 and I-131 packets are optional, but highly recommended) in the same envelope to the Chicago Lockbox:

• I-130 with I-130A and copy of marriage certificate, filing fees, etc.;
• I-485 with I-864 and supporting documents, electronic I-94 copy, filing fees, etc.;
• I-765 with electronic I-94 copy, etc.; and
• I-131 with electronic I-94 copy, etc.

You'll separate each packet with rubber bands or fasteners: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-information/form-filing-tips

On the I-130 packet, I-130 payment method (check, money order, or Form G-1450) must be the very first item of this packet.

On the I-485 packet, I-485 payment method (check, money order, or Form G-1450) must be the very first item of this packet.

thank you for your detail reply! appreciated!  
we will have a look on it and see whats the best for us  

this is how far we get.... so far

I am currently visiting my bf in the state for 3 months entered with ESTA visa. 

more we read about how slow the process is for K1 more scared we are (also covid situations seem to getting bad again....),

we just dont want to go thru long distance without knowing when is gonna end!! 

so here is a hypothetical question...  can we just get married here and start new process and forget about K1? 

or this is not a wise move to do as it might effect each other? 

or should we hire a lawyer? 

any ideas or experience to share are all welcome and appreciate!