Questions About I-485/I-765
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Questions About I-485/I-765
Hello everyone!
I am new to the site and am hoping to find some helpful answers! Thanks in advance!
Here's my current situation;
I am currently in the US, Louisiana to be exact, with my wife and 6 week old daughter
We got married last summer, and I left a week later, only to return 4 months later for the birth. I am still in the US but am scheduled to leave in February before my VWP runs out.
We have everything ready for the i-130 to send off, but have a few questions first!
We called the USCIS line, and the man we spoke to was helpful to a point (I'm aware of how useless those people basically are in helping). He mentioned that given the fact I'm a spouse who LEFT after we married and then returned, I can in fact apply for the i-485 to adjust status.
I'm just double checking to see if we can, and if we can, would it be better to send them both together in the same envelope to the Chicago lockbox, or can we send the i-130 first, and then send the i-485 when we've got that chunk of cash, given it is before the beginning of February.
I am planned to leave the 1st, so we're trying to figure out how to do this exactly. Planned to just send the i-130, but have heard from quite a few people that it is better to wait to send them both at the same time, even if that means say January 26th (just a thrown out guess).
And lastly, if we do, do I file the i-765, and depending on when to send the other two forms, when do I send that one?
Thanks everyone, I know this was a long one!
I am new to the site and am hoping to find some helpful answers! Thanks in advance!
Here's my current situation;
I am currently in the US, Louisiana to be exact, with my wife and 6 week old daughter
We got married last summer, and I left a week later, only to return 4 months later for the birth. I am still in the US but am scheduled to leave in February before my VWP runs out.
We have everything ready for the i-130 to send off, but have a few questions first!
We called the USCIS line, and the man we spoke to was helpful to a point (I'm aware of how useless those people basically are in helping). He mentioned that given the fact I'm a spouse who LEFT after we married and then returned, I can in fact apply for the i-485 to adjust status.
I'm just double checking to see if we can, and if we can, would it be better to send them both together in the same envelope to the Chicago lockbox, or can we send the i-130 first, and then send the i-485 when we've got that chunk of cash, given it is before the beginning of February.
I am planned to leave the 1st, so we're trying to figure out how to do this exactly. Planned to just send the i-130, but have heard from quite a few people that it is better to wait to send them both at the same time, even if that means say January 26th (just a thrown out guess).
And lastly, if we do, do I file the i-765, and depending on when to send the other two forms, when do I send that one?
Thanks everyone, I know this was a long one!
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...would it be better to send them both together in the same envelope to the Chicago lockbox, or can we send the i-130 first, and then send the i-485 when we've got that chunk of cash, given it is before the beginning of February.
And lastly, if we do, do I file the i-765, and depending on when to send the other two forms, when do I send that one?
Rene
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Your post indicates you need some hand-holding. If you chose not to see an immigration attorney. The "legal aid" people for NOLA are:
Associated Catholic Charities of New Orleans, Immigration Legal Services
1000 Howard Avenue, Suite 600
New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone: 504-523-3755
Fax: 504-523-6962
Hispanic Apostolate, Archdiocese of New Orleans
P.O. Box 19106
3368 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: 504-486-1983
Fax: 504-486-8985
Loyola Law School Clinic
7214 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone: 504-861-5590
Fax: 504-861-5440
You may also want to consult with BE member Matt Udall. [Even though he is in Sacramento, his clientele is all over the US]. His prices are quite reasonable. See https://www.facebook.com/pages/Visa-...02934383104962
[Matt cannot be contacted via BE -- he is temporarily banned for the rest of his life].
Associated Catholic Charities of New Orleans, Immigration Legal Services
1000 Howard Avenue, Suite 600
New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone: 504-523-3755
Fax: 504-523-6962
Hispanic Apostolate, Archdiocese of New Orleans
P.O. Box 19106
3368 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: 504-486-1983
Fax: 504-486-8985
Loyola Law School Clinic
7214 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone: 504-861-5590
Fax: 504-861-5440
You may also want to consult with BE member Matt Udall. [Even though he is in Sacramento, his clientele is all over the US]. His prices are quite reasonable. See https://www.facebook.com/pages/Visa-...02934383104962
[Matt cannot be contacted via BE -- he is temporarily banned for the rest of his life].
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Re: Questions About I-485/I-765
In no way, shape, or form do I want to jeopardize being with my family. We were only told to file the I-130, I-485, and I-765 and send it together. I was unaware of the medical examination being send as well, so thank you for mentioning as such. Can I just go to any doctor's office here for that?
Also, on the money order for the i-130, does anyone know what to put on the address line? I know the TO line is US Department of Homeland Security.
Any information anyone can offer on any of this is appreciated.
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Re: Questions About I-485/I-765
Your post indicates you need some hand-holding. If you chose not to see an immigration attorney. The "legal aid" people for NOLA are:
Associated Catholic Charities of New Orleans, Immigration Legal Services
1000 Howard Avenue, Suite 600
New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone: 504-523-3755
Fax: 504-523-6962
Hispanic Apostolate, Archdiocese of New Orleans
P.O. Box 19106
3368 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: 504-486-1983
Fax: 504-486-8985
Loyola Law School Clinic
7214 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone: 504-861-5590
Fax: 504-861-5440
You may also want to consult with BE member Matt Udall. [Even though he is in Sacramento, his clientele is all over the US]. His prices are quite reasonable. See https://www.facebook.com/pages/Visa-...02934383104962
[Matt cannot be contacted via BE -- he is temporarily banned for the rest of his life].
Associated Catholic Charities of New Orleans, Immigration Legal Services
1000 Howard Avenue, Suite 600
New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone: 504-523-3755
Fax: 504-523-6962
Hispanic Apostolate, Archdiocese of New Orleans
P.O. Box 19106
3368 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: 504-486-1983
Fax: 504-486-8985
Loyola Law School Clinic
7214 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone: 504-861-5590
Fax: 504-861-5440
You may also want to consult with BE member Matt Udall. [Even though he is in Sacramento, his clientele is all over the US]. His prices are quite reasonable. See https://www.facebook.com/pages/Visa-...02934383104962
[Matt cannot be contacted via BE -- he is temporarily banned for the rest of his life].
Thank you, but I am in Rayville. It's about thirty minutes from Monroe, Louisiana. (Middle of nowhere basically! LOL)
We have basically little money, and other than the $420 have had to do a fundraiser for anything else!
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Also, on the money order for the i-130, does anyone know what to put on the address line? I know the TO line is US Department of Homeland Security.
Rene
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Re: Questions About I-485/I-765
We were only told to file the I-130, I-485, and I-765 and send it together.
Can I just go to any doctor's office here for that?
Also, on the money order for the i-130, does anyone know what to put on the address line?
Ian
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Which raises another question: If you were to do AOS, you'll need a lot more money, as there's the I-485 fee as well. Plus the cost of a full medical exam. Plus, with so little money, how will the USC meet the financial requirement on the I-864 affidavit of support?
Rene
Rene
I am aware the fee for the I-485(plus biometrics) totals $1070. I'm assuming the money order is sent for the full amount of $1070?
We have the $420.
So does anyone know any other fees, or the estimate total cost if we went the AOS route?
Also, I'm aware I COULD have did the AOS the first time, but because of circumstances on my end, I had to go back.
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Ah okay, and what type would we file exactly? I see A-F!
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IIRC, it's D - the one that says applying for AP to return after a temporary trip outside the US (or whatever the wording is). Just so you know, there's no additional charge for either the I-131 or the I-765 as long as you're filing it with your I-485.
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Okay, thanks! That helps a lot! I didn't know the I-131 would be 'free' if filed concurrently with the I-485. I looked on the gov site and it is rather confusing. It just says D if my I-485 is pending, which I'm going to take a guess would be correct if I send it all in.
Also, I read we have to also submit the I-485 Supplement A with the I-485?
Also, I read we have to also submit the I-485 Supplement A with the I-485?
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