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[SusieQQQ]

Okay so do I just leave it blank? Should I remove "N/A" at 22.d as well? I'm sorry, it's a little ambiguous in certain sections. Thank you.

You can only enter the US one way at any particular entry, which is what the question asks. By definition only one of the choices applies. Put it this way: if it asks male or female, would you feel the need to write n/a next to the one you didn’t choose?

 

[ishmog]

You can only enter the US one way at any particular entry, which is what the question asks. By definition only one of the choices applies. Put it this way: if it asks male or female, would you feel the need to write n/a next to the one you didn’t choose?

Oh okay, I see your point. That was a good example! I thought that "N/A" should be written in every empty text box without exception. So the "No Blank Policy" does not necessarily apply everywhere, right?

 

[DV21M]

Oh okay, I see your point. That was a good example! I thought that "N/A" should be written in every empty text box without exception. So the "No Blank Policy" does not necessarily apply everywhere, right?

So I grew curious about this question and this is what I found, it mentions different docs but I guess this is what applies?
“We may reject your Form I-918 or your Form I-918 Supplement A if you leave a field blank, unless the field is optional. Optional fields include the safe mailing address as well as fields you should only complete if you answered yes to a previous question. You must provide a response to all other questions, even if the response is “none,” “unknown” or “n/a.” We will reject a Form I-918 or a Form I-918 Supplement A that has, for example, an empty field for middle name, for current immigration status, or for information pertaining to a spouse or child.”

 

[Sohaross]

Do I need affidavit of support, If I made 21K in 2018 33K in 2019 and (8K in addition to 20K in unemployment in 2020) taking in consideration that I filed married jointly?

 

[SusieQQQ]

So I grew curious about this question and this is what I found, it mentions different docs but I guess this is what applies?
“We may reject your Form I-918 or your Form I-918 Supplement A if you leave a field blank, unless the field is optional. Optional fields include the safe mailing address as well as fields you should only complete if you answered yes to a previous question. You must provide a response to all other questions, even if the response is “none,” “unknown” or “n/a.” We will reject a Form I-918 or a Form I-918 Supplement A that has, for example, an empty field for middle name, for current immigration status, or for information pertaining to a spouse or child.”

They HAVE given the response to the question. The response is to choose a, b, c OR d.

Also not sure why you are using another document rather than the i485 instructions. I am sure these have already been pasted in this thread but here they are again.

Answer all questions fully and accurately. If a question does not apply to you (for example, if you have never been married and the question asks, “Provide the name of your current spouse”), type or print “N/A,” unless otherwise directed. If your answer to a question which requires a numeric response is zero or none (for example, “How many children do you have” or “How many times have you departed the United States”), type or print “None,” unless otherwise directed.

 

[Sm1smom]

Do I need affidavit of support, If I made 21K in 2018 33K in 2019 and (8K in addition to 20K in unemployment in 2020) taking in consideration that I filed married jointly?

Only the IO can make the determination as to who “needs” an affidavit of support. However if you want to be better prepared, you should consider getting one.

 

[coffeemonster]

They HAVE given the response to the question. The response is to choose a, b, c OR d.

Also not sure why you are using another document rather than the i485 instructions. I am sure these have already been pasted in this thread but here they are again.

Answer all questions fully and accurately. If a question does not apply to you (for example, if you have never been married and the question asks, “Provide the name of your current spouse”), type or print “N/A,” unless otherwise directed. If your answer to a question which requires a numeric response is zero or none (for example, “How many children do you have” or “How many times have you departed the United States”), type or print “None,” unless otherwise directed.

It really is hard to figure out which ones you can/should leave blank though. For instance I asked about this same one (item 22) here and sm1smom said I should write N/A in the other choices. I was going to write it in with a pen after printing since you can't fill more than one electronically.

Even the examples they give in the instructions are ambiguous. If you are asked for a "numeric response" then you write None, but what if you're asked for a number that's not a quantity, like A-number or petition number? Do you still write None? Apparently not - we are advised here to leave A-number blank. If you don't use alternative names, you put N/A, but if you don't use an interpreter, you leave that blank or else they'll reject it. So apparently you can't just play it safe and put N/A in every unused section.

 

[SusieQQQ]

It really is hard to figure out which ones you can/should leave blank though. For instance I asked about this same one (item 22) here and sm1smom said I should write N/A in the other choices. I was going to write it in with a pen after printing since you can't fill more than one electronically.

Even the examples they give in the instructions are ambiguous. If you are asked for a "numeric response" then you write None, but what if you're asked for a number that's not a quantity, like A-number or petition number? Do you still write None? Apparently not - we are advised here to leave A-number blank. If you don't use alternative names, you put N/A, but if you don't use an interpreter, you leave that blank or else they'll reject it. So apparently you can't just play it safe and put N/A in every unused section.

The fact that you can’t fill in more than one electronically tells me they only need one. Again, to me it is like the male/female example..if only one is possible, clearly the others don’t apply.

 

[Bankrupt Pilot]

Can anyone direct me to the sample letter that was posted (somewhere in the forum) that is recommended to attach to the early filling with the I-485.

I will be sending my package about 2 weeks early from my CN going current, has anyone had any trouble with early fillings recently/

thanks

 

[ishmog]

The fact that you can’t fill in more than one electronically tells me they only need one. Again, to me it is like the male/female example..if only one is possible, clearly the others don’t apply.

So, the JavaScript programming on the form means that it's intentionally meant to be filled in a certain way. But once, you disable JavaScript, the programming also goes away. So I opened two tabs on Adobe Acrobat, one with JavaScript enabled and the other disabled just to have an indication.

Another thing I have observed is that some text fields have string/character size limitations. For example, in "Address History" ( Page 4 - 5.b. ), I wanted to write my apartment number with the building number as well:


But it would not let me, it was programmed to have only 6 characters only. So I could only write "203". I was able to increase the character size limitation to "15" using PDFescape:

 

[Youn]

1. So you’re not a member.
2. How can 61 be “NO” - those are public assistance from government, you did not pay for them. Same as 62, if you intend to keep applying for them in the future, you’ll have to also answer YES. My thoughts on how they may impact your application are irrelevant. You’ll just have to declare if you intend to keep using them or not.

By answering No 62 I am trying to say that my dependent's intention is to stop receiving benefits in the future. Also, the 1999 Public Charge guide states that the Medicaid and children's Health insurance and health services may not be considered as Public Charge. Am I correct?

B. Benefits That May Not Be Considered for Public Charge Purposes: Non-cash benefits (other than institutionalization for long-term care)
should not be taken into account in making public charge determinations, nor should special-purpose cash assistance that is not intended for income maintenance. Therefore, past, current, or future receipt of these benefits should not be considered in deterining whether an alien is or is likely to become a public charge. Further, an alien need not repay benefits already received or withdraw form a benefit program in order to
be eligible for admission or adjustment of status. It is not possible to list all the supplemental non-cash benefits or specialpurpose cash benefits that an alien may receive that should not be considered for public charge purposes, but common examples include: 1. Medicaid and other health insurance and health services (including public assistance for immunizations and for testing and treatment of symptoms of communicable diseases; use of health clinics, short-term rehabilitation services, and emergency medical services) other than support for longterm institutional care,19
2. Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP); 3. Nutrition programs, including Food Stamps, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program, and other supplementary and emergency food assistance programs;

 

[SusieQQQ]

So, the JavaScript programming on the form means that it's intentionally meant to be filled in a certain way. But once, you disable JavaScript, the programming also goes away. So I opened two tabs on Adobe Acrobat, one with JavaScript enabled and the other disabled just to have an indication.

Another thing I have observed is that some text fields have string/character size limitations. For example, in "Address History" ( Page 4 - 5.b. ), I wanted to write my apartment number with the building number as well:
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But it would not let me, it was programmed to have only 6 characters only. So I could only write "203". I was able to increase the character size limitation to "15" using PDFescape:

View attachment 2430

? Is the building number different from the street number on the address line above that? I’ve never seen an address written like that here.

anyway I’ve never disabled JavaScript personally on a uscis form, just handwritten on a printed form if the entry fields didn’t allow me to do what I wanted (like “present” rather than date for a job). I kind of assume the programming is mostly there for a reason. The last few forms I submitted everything online (can’t do with i485 I know) and never had any issues.

 

[DV_AOS]

So, the JavaScript programming on the form means that it's intentionally meant to be filled in a certain way. But once, you disable JavaScript, the programming also goes away. So I opened two tabs on Adobe Acrobat, one with JavaScript enabled and the other disabled just to have an indication.

Another thing I have observed is that some text fields have string/character size limitations. For example, in "Address History" ( Page 4 - 5.b. ), I wanted to write my apartment number with the building number as well:
View attachment 2429

But it would not let me, it was programmed to have only 6 characters only. So I could only write "203". I was able to increase the character size limitation to "15" using PDFescape:

View attachment 2430

The forms have java scripts for reason. What I did was to keep the java scripts enable and fill the fields that it allowed me to do. In this way you can see what are the field you are not required to fill. ( Ex. Part 3 Q1 if you select NO, 2a 2b 3 and 4 will be disabled automatically). Then after that I disabled the java scripts to fill the fields that didn't allow me to fill certain characters. But I would never adjust the length of the field. They might set the length because of their computer system (Ex: USCIS computer system can have max 18 characters for first name, so changing the length of such a field may encounter error or omit last characters). That's why you are provided additional information section at the end to provide full details. (one of my address was too long, so what I did was, I filled as many characters as possible in the field an d enter missing details on additional information section)

 

[DV_AOS]

Can anyone direct me to the sample letter that was posted (somewhere in the forum) that is recommended to attach to the early filling with the I-485.

I will be sending my package about 2 weeks early from my CN going current, has anyone had any trouble with early fillings recently/

thanks

Go to spreadsheet-->AOS package Tab-->Row 13,column C

 

[Sm1smom]

So, the JavaScript programming on the form means that it's intentionally meant to be filled in a certain way. But once, you disable JavaScript, the programming also goes away. So I opened two tabs on Adobe Acrobat, one with JavaScript enabled and the other disabled just to have an indication.

Another thing I have observed is that some text fields have string/character size limitations. For example, in "Address History" ( Page 4 - 5.b. ), I wanted to write my apartment number with the building number as well:
View attachment 2429

But it would not let me, it was programmed to have only 6 characters only. So I could only write "203". I was able to increase the character size limitation to "15" using PDFescape:

View attachment 2430

OMG!!! You went that far in modifying the form, when the suggestion to disable JavaScript was to enable people write simple things such as D/S, F1, etc in fields that do not allow special characters??? Unbelievable!!!

 

[ishmog]

? Is the building number different from the street number on the address line above that? I’ve never seen an address written like that here.

anyway I’ve never disabled JavaScript personally on a uscis form, just handwritten on a printed form if the entry fields didn’t allow me to do what I wanted (like “present” rather than date for a job). I kind of assume the programming is mostly there for a reason. The last few forms I submitted everything online (can’t do with i485 I know) and never had any issues.

Yeah, the 1263 is also the street. I usually write it again in the apartment field, cause there has been cases in my complex where the delivery guy has difficulty to figure the apartment building although it's so obvious.

But now that @DV_AOS mentioned that changing the length of such a field may encounter error or omit last characters when scanned by the USCIS computer system. I'm gonna keep the default setting and put "203" just to be safe.

 

[ishmog]

The forms have java scripts for reason. What I did was to keep the java scripts enable and fill the fields that it allowed me to do. In this way you can see what are the field you are not required to fill. ( Ex. Part 3 Q1 if you select NO, 2a 2b 3 and 4 will be disabled automatically). Then after that I disabled the java scripts to fill the fields that didn't allow me to fill certain characters. But I would never adjust the length of the field. They might set the length because of their computer system (Ex: USCIS computer system can have max 18 characters for first name, so changing the length of such a field may encounter error or omit last characters). That's why you are provided additional information section at the end to provide full details. (one of my address was too long, so what I did was, I filled as many characters as possible in the field an d enter missing details on additional information section)

Thank you for your input. I'm gonna keep it simple and use your approach.

 

[ishmog]

OMG!!! You went that far in modifying the form, when the suggestion to disable JavaScript was to enable people write simple things such as D/S, F1, etc in fields that do not allow special characters??? Unbelievable!!!

Yup! I went too far. I'm gonna keep it simple from now on.

 

[Sm1smom]

By answering No 62 I am trying to say that my dependent's intention is to stop receiving benefits in the future. Also, the 1999 Public Charge guide states that the Medicaid and children's Health insurance and health services may not be considered as Public Charge. Am I correct?

B. Benefits That May Not Be Considered for Public Charge Purposes: Non-cash benefits (other than institutionalization for long-term care)
should not be taken into account in making public charge determinations, nor should special-purpose cash assistance that is not intended for income maintenance. Therefore, past, current, or future receipt of these benefits should not be considered in deterining whether an alien is or is likely to become a public charge. Further, an alien need not repay benefits already received or withdraw form a benefit program in order to
be eligible for admission or adjustment of status. It is not possible to list all the supplemental non-cash benefits or specialpurpose cash benefits that an alien may receive that should not be considered for public charge purposes, but common examples include: 1. Medicaid and other health insurance and health services (including public assistance for immunizations and for testing and treatment of symptoms of communicable diseases; use of health clinics, short-term rehabilitation services, and emergency medical services) other than support for longterm institutional care,19
2. Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP); 3. Nutrition programs, including Food Stamps, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program, and other supplementary and emergency food assistance programs;

Yes that is what it says.

 

[Youn]

Yes that is what it says.

Thank you very much for the clarification.