Confused - where to file question

[jasmine7103]

I apologize in advance...I'm sure this has been asked before. I did a search but could not find any threads that answer my question.

I am filing the following applicatins at the same time. I looked on USCIS website and other immigration websites and I am getting even more confused. I live in Texas and I am not so certain where I need to file all of the forms. I thought you were supposed to send all together to one place if you are filing concurrently?

I485 and I131

In one of the USCIS webpages states:

Effective April 1, 2005, if you are filing for advance parole, and are filing Form I-485 for family-based adjustment of status (other adjustment of status applications may be filed at the Chicago Lockbox, please refer to the November 19, 2004, Direct Mail Federal Register Notice for a complete listing of specific categories) AND live in any of the following states Alaska, California, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and Washington, you will need to send your Form I-131 to:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

And another page in USCIS webpage states:

Forms accompanying the I-485 (e.g., Form I-131 and/or I-765) should also be filed at the Nebraska Service Center.

I765

USCIS TSC
PO Box 851041
Mesquite, TX 75185-1041

I130

I-130 USCIS TSC
PO Box 850919
Mesquite, TX 75185-0919


Could someone tell me where I am supposed to file all these forms if you are in TX? I see that 130 and 765 can go to Mesquite, TX but it's not clear about 131 and 485 to me.

[velli]

you are right this question has been asked before. Also it should be pretty clear on the application or on the USCIS website where to send it. Longtime members here are getting pretty annoyed since people seem to do less and less research for their filings and instead just ask the board which is more for the unusual and complex questions. anyways didn't want to rain on your parade just be careful what you ask or you might find yourself ignored.

good luck

p.s. needs to be sent to the chicago lock box

[pianoplayer]

Originally Posted by jasmine7103

I apologize in advance...I'm sure this has been asked before. I did a search but could not find any threads that answer my question.

I am filing the following applicatins at the same time. I looked on USCIS website and other immigration websites and I am getting even more confused. I live in Texas and I am not so certain where I need to file all of the forms. I thought you were supposed to send all together to one place if you are filing concurrently?

I485 and I131

In one of the USCIS webpages states:

Effective April 1, 2005, if you are filing for advance parole, and are filing Form I-485 for family-based adjustment of status (other adjustment of status applications may be filed at the Chicago Lockbox, please refer to the November 19, 2004, Direct Mail Federal Register Notice for a complete listing of specific categories) AND live in any of the following states Alaska, California, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and Washington, you will need to send your Form I-131 to:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

And another page in USCIS webpage states:

Forms accompanying the I-485 (e.g., Form I-131 and/or I-765) should also be filed at the Nebraska Service Center.

I765

USCIS TSC
PO Box 851041
Mesquite, TX 75185-1041

I130

I-130 USCIS TSC
PO Box 850919
Mesquite, TX 75185-0919


Could someone tell me where I am supposed to file all these forms if you are in TX? I see that 130 and 765 can go to Mesquite, TX but it's not clear about 131 and 485 to me.

Hi:

The entire I130/I485 package is mailed TOGETHER to the Chicago Lockbox address. Your question is a reasonable one, since you have conflicting information in front of you.

Incidentally, I would suggest to anyone confused about where to file, to consult the latest version of the particular form(s) you are filing and to read the instructions carefully. The forms are remarkably clear if you read them carefully. Be careful about consulting out-of-date webpages, even old USCIS pages.

[jasmine7103]

I appreciate your replies very much.