Sm1smom
Super Moderator
For sheez MelanieT, slow down, I'm beginning to picture you 'hyper-ventilating' , slow down, you will be ok!
You can put either 'N/A' or 'None' under the "c/o" section if it makes you feel better. I left mine blank since it wasn't applicable, USCIS isn't going to sweat people for minor stuff like that.
Regarding the 2 passport photos, you can use a pencil or a pen to put your info at the back, I don't think it matters. I used a pencil to write my name, DOB, and case number at the back of mine, never had any issue with it.
Not quite sure as to the type of school you're attending or which program you're studying. F1 visa holders are allowed to work and receive payment, not sure what you're institution has been telling you. The only limitation F1 students are likely to face regarding work is the number of hours they're allowed to work. Also, F1 students are not allowed to work off-campus in their 1st year of study, if I'm not mistaken, otherwise F1 visa holders are allowed and can receive payment.
Combine the payment into one money order. Better still, if you have a bank account, you might want to consider using a personal check to make the payment, that will enable you monitor when the payment is cashed by USCIS.
Absolutely NOT! You will be sending your I-485 package to the Chicago lock box, that's where all DV cases are sent, regardless of which State the applicant might be based.
Payment has to be received with the I-485, so the I-485 and the AOS fee must be sent together to the same address. I would say don't stress yourself over sending an I-134 with your I-485 package. It's obvious you don't have one at the moment and you don't want to delay sending in your I-485 package over that. Your interview letter will most likely ask for an affidavit of support, you can use the time in between sending in your package and receiving your interview letter to look for a sponsor or to find a solution to how you will prove yourself financially.
You might want to spend some time going over previous postings on this thread (from page 1) to get a good understanding of this entire process.
Sm1smom, you mentioned "You can leave that section blank if you have direct access to your mail."
Is it really okay to leave it blank? Shall I at least write N/A or None?
You can put either 'N/A' or 'None' under the "c/o" section if it makes you feel better. I left mine blank since it wasn't applicable, USCIS isn't going to sweat people for minor stuff like that.
Regarding the 2 passport photos, you can use a pencil or a pen to put your info at the back, I don't think it matters. I used a pencil to write my name, DOB, and case number at the back of mine, never had any issue with it.
I'm a student and am not employed... I know F1 are not allowed to receive payment.
Not quite sure as to the type of school you're attending or which program you're studying. F1 visa holders are allowed to work and receive payment, not sure what you're institution has been telling you. The only limitation F1 students are likely to face regarding work is the number of hours they're allowed to work. Also, F1 students are not allowed to work off-campus in their 1st year of study, if I'm not mistaken, otherwise F1 visa holders are allowed and can receive payment.
Can I send a total of $1070 in one money order or do I have to separate them?
Combine the payment into one money order. Better still, if you have a bank account, you might want to consider using a personal check to make the payment, that will enable you monitor when the payment is cashed by USCIS.
)I live in California, meaning I send my I-485 to:
USCIS
PO Box 21281
Phoenix, AZ 85036
correct?
Absolutely NOT! You will be sending your I-485 package to the Chicago lock box, that's where all DV cases are sent, regardless of which State the applicant might be based.
Will the money order be send along with the I-485 to the same address? Or do I send each to different places?
Payment has to be received with the I-485, so the I-485 and the AOS fee must be sent together to the same address. I would say don't stress yourself over sending an I-134 with your I-485 package. It's obvious you don't have one at the moment and you don't want to delay sending in your I-485 package over that. Your interview letter will most likely ask for an affidavit of support, you can use the time in between sending in your package and receiving your interview letter to look for a sponsor or to find a solution to how you will prove yourself financially.
You might want to spend some time going over previous postings on this thread (from page 1) to get a good understanding of this entire process.