gazarama

Okay, so that's why I tested positive on my TST skin test. I've had the test done twice. Both times came back positive. I thought it was because I have sensitive skin, but from what people have been saying in the above posts it is because we have all been vaccinated against TB with the BCG injection! I was given the shot in 1986 in High School.

However I haven't had any problems with the Doctor telling me I have to have any antibiotics or preventative. In fact, when I had to go have my Td and MMR shots, the clinic even added the BCG vaccination onto my shot record.

After reading some topics on the same subject here, it seems when you get your biometrics appointment letter, that you are told where to get them done. I found this on the fingerprinting page at USCIS

To make fingerprinting more convenient for our customers, USCIS has opened 84 freestanding fingerprint sites (ASCs) and 46 sites located in existing USCIS offices. USCIS now employs a system where fingerprints are taken and submitted electronically to the FBI. By using electronic fingerprint technology, USCIS has significantly reduced processing times for criminal background checks.

At the bottom of that page, there are some links, but they don't work yet so the page is obviously not finished. My local USCIS office is in San Antonio, which is a 4 hr drive!

The wife works with a former border patrol employee. At my local regional airport, there is an immigration and customs office. He told my wife that he used to have to do FBI fingerprints a lot of the time.

My question is, would it be feasible that this location might be one of the ASCs? Will USCIS automatically assign me an appointment in San Antonio? And could I get that changed if it is?

Okay, found out my local ASC is Lubbock, which isn't as bad a drive as SA, but could I still get it changed?

I was just on the UK website to see about a visa and one of the requirements was that I have a airline reservation, but not to buy the tickets until the visa is approved. I've never heard of an airline that does that. Can anyone offer some help. Thank You!!

I can't really give you any advice, only that I've never heard of that either. The airlines don't get involved in all that. It is up to UK Home Office.

Looking at your signature, I'm really gobsmacked at how quickly your 485 was approved. WOW!!

How I'm reading this is that if I am filing the I-485, I-765 & I-131 concurrently, all I have to send in is the $1010. Is this correct? I just sent in my I-130 last week.

Thanks.

Yes, I did. But I get confused with the form guidelines. Why is it an option to provide evidence for the previous 2 years of returns?

Okay, someone please tell me if this right:

My wife and the joint sponsor will both need to fill out i-864, and provide a copy of 2006 1040, W2 and recent pay stub as well proof of US citizenship.

Okay here's a question. Does my wife still need to provide the tax return/W2 since she doesn't made poverty guidelines requirement??

Thanks.

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I can't believe there isn't anybody out there who can answer my question! I want to get this paperwork mailed off next week.

Thanks.

What I meant to say in the first line is that "my wife does not meet the poverty guidelines"

My wife is petitioning for me, however she does meet the poverty guidelines requirement so we are using a joint sponsor. However I'm confused over what information the USCIS needs to see with regard to the tax returns.

I understand that my wife and the joint sponsor will each need to fill out an I-864. The joint sponsor files her tax returns "married filing joint". However the joint sponsor is not including her spouse on her form since she meets the requirements on her own income.

Can someone list exactly what the USCIS needs to see for each person for this form. The more I read the I-864 guidelines, the more I get confused.

Many thanks.

Gaz.

Sorry to be ignorant, what is an RFE?

I'm fixing to file the I-130 and I-485 package concurrently within the next month or so. My question is, I had a medical (I-693) last year and it was signed off on March 1st 2006. I know 1 year has already lapsed, but will I have to take another one? I found this memo on uscis.gov, and wondered if it applied to me?

http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/I693MedExt011106.pdf

Thanks,

Gaz.

Hi,

I need some help filling out some questions on the I-485. I'll need to explain my circumstances briefly first I guess. Well I've been in the US for 6 years, initially coming in on an I-94 Visa Waiver, got married to a USC before that ran out, but haven't filed anything since, so I am "out of status". I am also filing I-130 as well.

So what I need to know is:

1) Part 1 what do I put for "Current USCIS status"?

2) Part 2 Application Type. I understand I should be checking box h., but what should I put?

3) Part 3 Should I put the I-94 number for the box "Nonimmigrant Visa Number"?

Many Thanks,

Gaz.

Very nervous.....

Anyone in the same boat like me? share your interview experiance, please!

Thank you in advance

Yes, I overstayed, but was married before Visa ran out. Will be 6 years this year, but am filing my forms this month!

Gee, which forum was that? There hasn't been any local-office filing for quite some time now (DORA offices excluded).

All family based Adjustment cases are sent to the Chicago lockbox, per instructions at uscis.gov (you can always get up to date forms, fee information and filing instructions there). From Chicago, it will eventually be routed to your District Office for interview/adjudication.

I was told that at http://www.ilw.com discussion forum.

Thanks for your reply.

I was told on another forum that I am able to file the I-130 and I-485 at my local office (San Antonio) which has jurisdiction over where I live. I have read this, but I do not fall under Dallas jurisdiction. Is this correct that I can file both these forms in San Antonio. If yes, does this mean it comes under the 90 day processing time?

Thanks for quick response. I want to file next week.

Gaz.

I just noticed that things have changed over at the USCIS website and am getting ready in the new year to file I-130/I-485 using the 90 day Pilot Program. My question is last year I could go to Dallas to file these.

On reading the press release for the extension of the program, it would appear that I can no longer go to Dallas in person to file. I live in San Angelo, Texas which falls under the jurisdiction of the San Antonio District Office. If I am reading it right, I need to head to the San Antonio office to file these.

Is this correct??

Thanks,

Gaz.

Sorry for the bad info - glad someone could help further.

No, it's not bad.........in fact thank you for replying

As I said in my previous post, everyone has different circumstances and situations and has gne thru the process differently. I get real p*ssed off at all the red tape, created by the government, that surrounds the procedure. In fact, in the UK (where I'm originally from) only started introducing a fee for becoming legal there, about 2 years. And even now, the paperwork and cost is miniscule compared to US.

Every opinion counts!

Gaz.

I-485A is for people who are filing under Section 245(i). Section 245(i) is the last "amnesty" that was passed for certain illegal aliens to adjust status. This amnesty ended in April 2001 so anyone who did not have an I-130 petition in before that date, cannot use it anyway.

If you entered legally via the VWP (not I-94) and you are married to a USC, you do not need section 245(i) to adjust status. Even if you have overstayed for years and years, you are still eligible to adjust status and do not need to fill out I-485A or pay the $1000 penalty.

Here is the USCIS link which says you are eligible to adjust status despite your overstay:

http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/LPReligibility.htm#j

You are currently out of status. Once you file and they accept your AOS packet, you will "stop the unlawful presence clock" and be back in status. This does not erase your prior overstay so you should not leave the US until you have successfully adjusted status and have your green card in hand. That means there is no point in applying for Advance Parole because you can't use it anyway.

Please advise your family friend that she should make copies of her tax returns before she files them. She should keep the returns as well as the backup documentation (receipts etc) in case of an IRS audit. I think the length of time to keep them is seven years but I could be wrong about that. In any case, she can order transcripts from the IRS for the purposes of the affidavit.

Many, many thanks for this. It makes a lot of sense. I find these forums very off-putting at the best of times, because just like USCIS, every person you talk to has a different opinion on your situation.

As regards the VWP, I should be alright because the UK is part of the VWP. And just to clarify, the USCIS will accept transcripts instead of copies of the 1040s? IRS charge $39 for each year for a copy and apparently take their time in sending it out!

Gaz.

I have a couple of questions. I am about ready to file the I-130/I-485 thru the Pilot scheme in Dallas.

My 1st question is: Do I have file the I-485 Supp A form and pay $1000 fine?

I legally entered this country (from UK) in August of 2000 on an I-94. I married my spouse (a US citizen) before the end of the 3 months maximum stay requirement. And I have been here ever since. Just haven't had the money or sponsorship to be able to do anything about it until this year. Does Supp A apply to me? It's all so confusing!

Secondly, my sponsor for the I-864 is going to be a family friend . I understand that she will have provide the 1040's. How is she supposed to get copies of these if she mails in her returns?

Many thanks for any responses.

Gaz.