DV 2020 AOS Only

[dvelopp]

In addition to my previous message (can't edit it anymore), my wife doesn't have a job, and she is not allowed to with her visa.
But, she has an apartment in Ukraine and she is on my checking / saving account.

4) There are interpreted and preparer fields. Should I also put N/A to every each of them or leave blank? (we are writing info to I-485 ourselves).

 

[rabey]

Hey everyone,

I'm double checking my documents and I found that I didn't put an answer to any of the checkboxes in the following field for I-485:

You may need to file Form I-864. For more information, read
the Form I-485 Instructions, What Evidence Must You
Submit, Item Number 9. Public Charge: Declaration of Self-
Sufficiency (Form I-944) and Affidavit of Support Under
INA section 213A (Form I-864).
I am EXEMPT from filing Form I-864 because:

1) I'm not really sure if any option is applied to me. I'm H1B holder and my wife is a dependant (H4). She is a principal applicant.
We haven't filed any immigration petitions yet from my employer. Do I need to select something here or I need to fill out I-864 in addition to my I-944?

2) Receipt Number of Principal's Underlying Petition (if any) and Priority Date of Principal Applicant's Underlying Petition (if any) (mm/dd/yyyy)
Is that Case Number and 06/01/2020 (because a number is current June )

3) Do I need to put N/A even to those fields where it says (if any) or if you answered yes to something, then fill those fields? Also A-Number on each page, should I leave it blank or put N/A?

1. you are exempt from filing I-864 because you are filing under DV immigration category , tick the 62.l.
2 That doesn't apply to DV category, You can write N/A
3. you can leave the A-number blank if you don't have one.

 

[rabey]

In addition to my previous message (can't edit it anymore), my wife doesn't have a job, and she is not allowed to with her visa.
But, she has an apartment in Ukraine and she is on my checking / saving account.

4) There are interpreted and preparer fields. Should I also put N/A to every each of them or leave blank? (we are writing info to I-485 ourselves).

It's up to you. Anyway, I left them blank because in applicant's statement (just before you sign it) I indicated that I filled it by my self, which implies, I didn't use and interpreter or preparer.

 

[dvelopp]

In the instructions, I see that if something is already included for form I-944, I don't need to include it to the Form I-485.
But, does it apply if something is the same for my wife's and my form (I-944 and I-485).
For example:
- bank statements (we are both on the same account)
- health insurance coverage.
- marriage certificate
I believe I don't need to attach the same copies to different family member's forms, but if they review them separately, they may need to be included.
What do you guys think?

 

[Sm1smom]

In the instructions, I see that if something is already included for form I-944, I don't need to include it to the Form I-485.
But, does it apply if something is the same for my wife's and my form (I-944 and I-485).
For example:
- bank statements (we are both on the same account)
- health insurance coverage.
- marriage certificate
I believe I don't need to attach the same copies to different family member's forms, but if they review them separately, they may need to be included.
What do you guys think?

Here’s a couple of questions to help you answer your own question:
Will you not include your marriage certificate with your wife’s package because you’ve included it with yours?
Should your wife submit an I-944 with her AOS package if you’re already submitting one with yours?
Clue to help you arrive at the right answer: while your petitions may be dependent on one another, each petition is considered separate and individual. Each petition is a separate file.

 

[dvelopp]

Hey mom,
From what you wrote, I understand that even though the applications depend on each other, they should be self-sufficient and each should contain enough information to process the case without going to documents attached to a different application. Correct?

 

[Sm1smom]

Hey mom,
From what you wrote, I understand that even though the applications depend on each other, they should be self-sufficient and each should contain enough information to process the case without going to documents attached to a different application. Correct?

Yes.

 

[2020AS00011xxx]

Do I need to take original title deed in its original language with me to the interview?

 

[dvelopp]

2020AS00011xxx, from what I understood, if USCIS needs it, they will request you to send it as additional evidence and then they will return it back.
However, I think if you have it currently with you, taking it to the interview will not harm anyway.
In my case, I just don't have it (it's back in Ukraine), and if USCIS requests it, I may be in trouble.

mom, one more question. Maybe, you already implied it, sorry, but just want to make sure.
I just read: https://www.uscis.gov/i-485Checklist
and found the following:

if you are a principal applicant, did you provide the following?

• Everything listed above for immediate relatives

It implies providing id, birth certificate, 2 photos, I-94, and several other documents for immediate family members in the same petition. Is that only for family-based visas or DV as well? Here I'm concerned whether I need to include all these documents of me to my wife's package and all these docs of my wife to my package.

 

[Sm1smom]

Do I need to take original title deed in its original language with me to the interview?

USCIS will not send you a RFE for that. They rarely send out RFE’s for DV based AOS petitions. You’re however expected to attend your interview with the original copies of documents you’ve sent in. In addition, you’re expected to use your discretion in attending your interview with any document you believe could be used in positively supporting your petition, whether USCIS listed it or not.

 

[Sm1smom]

2020AS00011xxx, from what I understood, if USCIS needs it, they will request you to send it as additional evidence and then they will return it back.
However, I think if you have it currently with you, taking it to the interview will not harm anyway.
In my case, I just don't have it (it's back in Ukraine), and if USCIS requests it, I may be in trouble.

mom, one more question. Maybe, you already implied it, sorry, but just want to make sure.
I just read: https://www.uscis.gov/i-485Checklist
and found the following:

if you are a principal applicant, did you provide the following?

• Everything listed above for immediate relatives

It implies providing id, birth certificate, 2 photos, I-94, and several other documents for immediate family members in the same petition. Is that only for family-based visas or DV as well? Here I'm concerned whether I need to include all these documents of me to my wife's package and all these docs of my wife to my package.

Is your AOS petition DV based or family based?

 

[dvelopp]

I see what you mean. I don't need all this stuff.
Sorry, just I'm overwhelmed with the information after reading all the instructions and related web-site pages.

 

[Alexey]

Hey everyone!
Just wanted to check if anyone who already had their interview scheduled and canceled have heard anything from USCIS?
I’ve heard that in my state BMV is set to open for customers on May 26th, since it’s a government agency, I was hoping USCIS will take that into consideration in order to open by June 4th and will start rescheduling interviews..

 

[dvelopp]

Are there any benefits in using personal checks over form G-1450?
Also, can I use my VISA debit card in G-1450 instead of a credit card? (my credit card limits may not allow two payments of 1225$).
I know that it says credit card, but most of the time, when I buy something online and there is a credit card field and I put debit card there, it works fine.

 

[2020AS00011xxx]

Is your AOS petition DV based or family based?

I have filed a DV-based AOS petition. As one of public charge supportive documents for assets I provided a scan copy of title deed and its appraisal with their certified English translation. But original documents in their original language are back in my home country. I am wondering if I should have my family ship them to me in case I need them for my interview (if I get to have an interview) ?

 

[rabey]

Are there any benefits in using personal checks over form G-1450?
Also, can I use my VISA debit card in G-1450 instead of a credit card? (my credit card limits may not allow two payments of 1225$).
I know that it says credit card, but most of the time, when I buy something online and there is a credit card field and I put debit card there, it works fine.

If you use credit card you can set alerts to know exact time when they charge you. Alerts from Personal checks take sometimes to update. Don't know about debit cards, but I think it should work(if you go to G1450 website and click special instructions, under security they mention about debit or credit).
Talk to your credit card company and ask if there's any daily limit. That's what I did.

 

[rabey]

I have filed a DV-based AOS petition. As one of public charge supportive documents for assets I provided a scan copy of title deed and its appraisal with their certified English translation. But original documents in their original language are back in my home country. I am wondering if I should have my family ship them to me in case I need them for my interview (if I get to have an interview) ?

I'm in the same situation, but I'm going to get them shipped here in case they want it during the interview.

 

[Sm1smom]

I have filed a DV-based AOS petition. As one of public charge supportive documents for assets I provided a scan copy of title deed and its appraisal with their certified English translation. But original documents in their original language are back in my home country. I am wondering if I should have my family ship them to me in case I need them for my interview (if I get to have an interview) ?

You’re however expected to attend your interview with the original copies of documents you’ve sent in. In addition, you’re expected to use your discretion in attending your interview with any document you believe could be used in positively supporting your petition, whether USCIS listed it or not.

 

[Gata2203]

Hello everyone!

I have a question in relation to Medical Examination:

1) Does anyone know if it is OK to go to the Civil Surgeon in another state? I live in NJ and consider the option going to the Civil Surgeon in PA.

2) Do you know if Civil Surgeon is going to accept the blood test results (quantiferon, rpr etc) from the Lab that is located in another state?
Again, I scheduled a visit to the Civil Surgeon on May 22, 2020 and planning to do tests in PA (Quest Laboratories). For some reason, NJ Quest considerably more expensive, especially taking into account that tests need to be done for the whole fam (our insurance doesn't cover these tests and visit to the Civil Surgeon). I will check that first thing tomorrow too but maybe there is someone that had this kind of experience.

3) Should I state myself as a Preparer in my kids' forms (I-485, I-693, I-944)?

I would appreciate if @Sm1smom can also comment here.

Thank you!

 

[rabey]

Hello everyone!

I have a question in relation to Medical Examination:

1) Does anyone know if it is OK to go to the Civil Surgeon in another state? I live in NJ and consider the option going to the Civil Surgeon in PA.

2) Do you know if Civil Surgeon is going to accept the blood test results (quantiferon, rpr etc) from the Lab that is located in another state?
Again, I scheduled a visit to the Civil Surgeon on May 22, 2020 and planning to do tests in PA (Quest Laboratories). For some reason, NJ Quest considerably more expensive, especially taking into account that tests need to be done for the whole fam (our insurance doesn't cover these tests and visit to the Civil Surgeon). I will check that first thing tomorrow too but maybe there is someone that had this kind of experience.

1.My wife was in a similar situation, she was living very close to a two states border, so the find civil surgeon website shows the nearest CS on the next state rather the living state. So, we called the USCIS to confirm this. They told us they don't have any regulation about the location of CS. So, she did the medical exam from another state. (her petition was accepted by lockbox, but don't know if IO make an issue out of it, but I don't think so)
2. We talked to the CS before we go and got confirmed they accept results from other state (because she has school insurance which cover everything, so she got all the test done at school health center, the school was in a different state than CS) Btw you need to have a request letter from CS to do those test, because most of the hospital will not do the test without a request letter. So, call the Cs and get confirm before you do any tests.