Vegabond

Thank You Very much. Just filled a 130A too.

Hi Guys. I am a ISC. Filing I-130  for my wife. She came in lat May as a tourist on a 10 year visa and we were married in December.

I think i have everything filled out with new forms. Just getting lost on the fee that should be on the check.

The forms are I-130, G325A, I-485, I-765 and I-131. I believe that is all that is  needed.

Off the USCIS site I-130 -535.00, I-485 -1,140.00, I-765 - 410.00, I-131 - 575.00.

Question in do we need I-131 and what is the correct amount and how many checks?

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Hi guys. Filed my kids papers on Oct29th... i guess i am the last one in line. His biometrics were Dec 19th. Still waiting on any news.

Hi guys,

I am a US citizen and my wife just got a 10 year GC on Feb 14th.

We have a single 31 year old son in the Ukraine.

And we also have a 22 year old in the US that will have the permanent GC in June.

My question is - do i file for my step son? Does my wife file now or wait till she becomes a citizen?

Would adopting my stepson help?

Should his Brother file in the Summer?

I know it more then likely has been asked before.

But here we go again.

BTW... this site has worked flawlessly for us. I trust it more then any lawyer :-)

Card in the mail box on 2/14/2013, a great Valentines present:-)

Got a letter today from USCIS decision was made on 2/7/13 for approval. Card will be in the mail within 60 days. Thanks everyone.

I wonder how many had the interview and how many have not?

Got our biometrics done today too. As we were leaving i asked the lady if we could get a passport stamp. She said we would need an infopas appointment setup for that. We went upstairs to the machine. made the appointment. As it was printing... i asked the guard that was sitting there if i could ask the girls behind the glass a question. He looked at us and said : I can't see what you are doing behind my back" :-). We walked up to the window and 3 minutes later the lady handed us a passport with a stamp for a year in it. She said " you use it as a Green card, you do not have to show your green card, have a nice vacation". I was shocked... they are pretty strict here. But over all it was a great day. :-)

Has anyone ever had conditions removed without the interview?

Bio letter in.,.. Notice date /6/25/2012 . Biometrics Date 07/12/2012 :-) Things are moving :-)

all fixed.

Didi anyone ever get conditions removed without the interview?

Housekeeper, the date on the NOA is 05/31/12. And i am not sure why my timeline is so late :-),.,, maybe because i am slow :-)

NOA1 came in the mail yesterday. And they took the money the same day. So were playing catch up with you guys.

Now wait for Biometrics. :-)

Application sent today to California. Fingers crossed.

Thanks Gary. Will get on board as soon as i file ROC

Thank You

Hi guys.

The time came to file ROC for my wife. Her GC expires in June. Her son came after her and his GC expires in December. He turned 21 last Summer. Do i file at the same time?. Or i have to wait till he is within 90 days of his GC expiration date.

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Yes, of course. And when you file for removal of conditions you will get a letter extending her green card for 1 year. She should take that with her. Even if her green card expires before she returns she can return with the expired green card and the letter. Alla did it many times coming back from Canada. No problems at all.

Be aware that when you file for the removal of conditions she will get a notice to do biometrics and will have to be here for that. It is usually 4-6 weeks after you file.

Of course. Try doing it with a son going to college in Russia!

No thanks Gary :-) I remember what i went through when the kid followed 9 month after my wife came. :-)

Well... she is off to Kiev today. She got her passport renewed in Chicago two days ago. She got it done in one hour!!!

She did not like the place and how the people were treated. Never the less - she got it done. For some reason the council asked for employment verification and did not accept GC as a document. Strange. The same dame the reminder letter cam from the Immigration service remanding us to file for ROC. We cant file sooner them March 17th. So we have a bit of time yet. Will keep you posted on her trip.

Her GC expires on June 16th 2012. I was hoping to file ROC on March 16th to be within 90 days. Now we will have to get the packet ready before she leaves. And she will have to be back before Biometrics. It's like playing chess. :-(

What you are saying is that my wife can renter the US with conditional card and we will have no issues? The only document that is needed is a green card?

You are correct. We will be filing to remove conditions.

Hi guys. My wife and I are about to file for AOS in March. And by the looks of it it may take 90 days or more to complete. Today we found out that her Mom is in the hospital and not doing very well. My question is - what is the fastest way and paperwork do we need for her to travel. We had I-131 but they are already expired. Her conditional GC expires June 16th so we have time I just don't know if her Mom does.

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The confusing thing is SS card says WITH DHS authorization only.

I could have made a mistake and paid them 380 smackers for nothing.

I filed under the ©(9).

Will have to give em a call on Monday. I doubt if they will send the money back :-)

I just E-filed for EAD renewal for my wife. At the end of application it charged me $380.00 and i still have to send more paperwork:-(.

Are you guys saying that i have paid for nothing?

I don't think that the GOV will work for free. :-)

One question I do have though.. why the Biometrics again?

Kid got his GC yesterday.

First part of the journey is over.