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Do I need to file I-765 while I'm on H-1B

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esusanto77

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I'm from Indonesia, but I have been in United States for almost 10 years, and I have maintained my legal status so far. I entered US in 1996 with F1, then I graduated in June 2000, I got OPT, then I got H-1 on Feb 2001. Now, I'm on 2nd H-1 period until Feb 2007, I've been working for the same company so far because I'm also on Employment based Green Card process (I-140 is on going).

In April 2005, I got letter from KCC that I won DV-2006. My case# is AS42XX. I decided to AoS here in US. I've sent all the forms to KCC, I got 2nd letter (1-page).

My cut-off number available on March 2006, and I've just sent $375 payment to Dept of State on beginning of March. Now, I'm about to submit the AOS forms... (sorry for long intro...) :(

My questions are:
1. Do I need to file I-765 while I'm on H-1B?
2. Will I get the "real physical" Green Card before Sept 30, 2006?
3. Does it mean when I have the Green Card in my hand, I can travel abroad just by having that Green Card (I decided not to file I-131/AP until I got my GC, to save some money too)
4. Can I work somewhere else after I get GC without worrying working permit?

FILLING THE I-485
1. On Part 1, what should I write "Current USCIS Status"? H-1B?
2. On Part Part 3, what "Nonimmigrant Visa Number"? Is it my F1 on my old passport page? Which one, the Control Number or the red-printed number?
3. On Support Evidence, is letter from employer necessary? OR copy of I-129 Approval Notice is enough?
4. Do I get letter for interview appointment before or after I-485 submission?

Any tips before sending these forms to make process faster?

I really appreciate you reading this long thread. God bless you,
esusanto77
 
Where is your local USCIS office located?


esusanto77 said:
I'm from Indonesia, but I have been in United States for almost 10 years, and I have maintained my legal status so far. I entered US in 1996 with F1, then I graduated in June 2000, I got OPT, then I got H-1 on Feb 2001. Now, I'm on 2nd H-1 period until Feb 2007, I've been working for the same company so far because I'm also on Employment based Green Card process (I-140 is on going).

In April 2005, I got letter from KCC that I won DV-2006. My case# is AS42XX. I decided to AoS here in US. I've sent all the forms to KCC, I got 2nd letter (1-page).

My cut-off number available on March 2006, and I've just sent $375 payment to Dept of State on beginning of March. Now, I'm about to submit the AOS forms... (sorry for long intro...) :(

My questions are:
1. Do I need to file I-765 while I'm on H-1B?

Ans: No, you don't need to file I-765

2. Will I get the "real physical" Green Card before Sept 30, 2006?

A: Yes

3. Does it mean when I have the Green Card in my hand, I can travel abroad just by having that Green Card (I decided not to file I-131/AP until I got my GC, to save some money too)

A: Yes

4. Can I work somewhere else after I get GC without worrying working permit?

A : Yes

FILLING THE I-485
1. On Part 1, what should I write "Current USCIS Status"? H-1B?
A: yes
2. On Part Part 3, what "Nonimmigrant Visa Number"? Is it my F1 on my old passport page? Which one, the Control Number or the red-printed number?

A: Red number

3. On Support Evidence, is letter from employer necessary? OR copy of I-129 Approval Notice is enough?

A: employment letter, W2, tax return is enough

4. Do I get letter for interview appointment before or after I-485 submission?

A: After I-485 submission

Any tips before sending these forms to make process faster?

I really appreciate you reading this long thread. God bless you,
esusanto77
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Where is your local USCIS office located?
 
Re supporting documents

Do I need tax return from only the last 2 years I've worked OR the whole 5 years I've worked?

Thanks
 
hi esusanto77,

Usually, they require tax returns for the last 3 years, but you will have it listed when you receive a notice with the interview date.

Good luck,

greg_dv2006
 
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Thanks for your reply. So you're saying I just need to prepare them for interview, and now I don't have to include the 3 years tax return upon i-485 submission? Is that wht you mean? Thank you greg_dv2006
 
Esusanto77,

Yes, you don't have to include your tax returns while submitting I-485 ...you will just need them for the interview. Hope this helps.

Dmmapril
 
I-485 go to Chicago,IL or Laguna Niguel, CA?

On the I-485 instructions, I know it says: PO Box 805887, Chicago, IL 60680-4120. On USCIS website, somehow it brings me to California Service Centerin Llaguna Niguel, CA.
 
I-485 go to Chicago,IL or Laguna Niguel, CA?

You should send it to the Chicago address. It will then get forwarded to your local USCIS office. When submitting the I-485, I would insert a colored sheet with "Diversity Visa Winner" in large bold print in front of the packet. Also on the envelope, I would write the same with a red felt pen.
 
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