deenz5

Hi -

On form I-485 Part 3 (b) the box that states "applying with you"

If my wife is a US citizen is this a "no" because she is American, or a "Yes" becasue she is supporting my application (with I864 for example?)

Thanks!

Noorah101

No, she is not applying with you.

Rene

meauxna

"Applying" & "petitioning" are 2 different things.. some of the immigration words have specific meanings just to confuse us all.

You are applying. Your wife is not.

deenz5

Thankyou!

This is the last quesiton I have (hopefully!) before everything is sorted:

On I-130 C-Q22 - It states:

"Your relative is in the United States and will apply for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident at the USCIS office in:

and also:

"If your relative is not eligible for adjustment of status, he or she will apply for a visa abroad at the American consular post in"

Do I need to fill out both boxes below these comments if Im already in the US.

So... Chicago for the first and London for the second?

Thanks so much for your help!

Folinskyinla

Hi:

Since you apparently live in Chicago, by all means list Chicago as the appropriate field office. On the second one put in London.

Also, no harm no foul on this particular question.

deenz5

The I-485 & the I-130 instructions both ask for the G-325A form.

Are you supposed to enclose all 4 copies of the G325A (as instructed to do so on page 5), for both forms above, for both husband and wife?

Thanks!

The_English_Bride

So, you put the field office that is closest to where you live, not Chicago because that is where you are sending the AOS package?

Noorah101

Correct.

meauxna

Find your Local Office (sometimes called Field or District Office) by zip code here:

USCIS Service and Office Locator

That page will also get you to Service Center and other office locators.

meauxna

Complete each form independent of any others.
IE: the I-130 asks for one batch of stuff. The I-485 asks for another batch of stuff. Sometimes, duplicates are required.

All forms = originals with original signatures
All evidence = photocopies, retain originals for the interview.

G-325A: one 'form' = 4 nearly identical pages

Folinskyinla

Hi:

AmCit puts in one G-325a to accompany the I-130. When the I-130 and I-485 are put in together, the alien need only put in one G-325a 4-set, not two.

Folinskyinla

Hi:

One puts in the Field Office with jurisdiction over the place where you live. More often than not, it happens to be the closest one, but not always.

meauxna

phew! Thanks; 4 pages of white bond saved.

The_English_Bride

Ooops...What happens if you put the wrong field office?

meauxna

20 Lashes.
And then, I don't know what. Probably they will send it where your address is.