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What are the fees for the application of I-485 , I-131 and I-765 and biometric as of today. I need to send the correct fees to avoid the delay
 
LandOfTheFree said:
Listed my name.


ok.


Do you think they had any interest in transferring my asylum case from OR to MA? Hm.. Okay, I need to know where is my asylum case first....


thanx
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1. I’m guessing that may be why you got scheduled in MA, you listed the address like it was yours - if you had indicated c/o your sister, they probably would have double checked the physical address before shipping the AOS application off to MA.

2. The asylum case file (or any other pending immigration case file) only gets requested after the AOS interview. Your asylum case file is most likely still in Portland.
 
Hey guys, I hope everyone here is doing well.

So I just got a text from USCIS my case was received along with a receipt number. However, they sent me 3 different receipt numbers. Is that supposed to be like that? Also on the spreadsheet it says that NOA is when USCIS accepts your package so idk whether this was NOA or not. Apparently I have to use the receipt number to create an account but idk which number to use since I got 3. Thank you everybody for the help again and take care
 
I just created an account with Social Security and show the following statement "Our records show that you have been employed in work in which you did not pay Social Security taxes, such as some federal, state or local government work, some nonprofit organizations or foreign employment." in PDF. Should I include this with my I944 as evidence of not getting any social security benefit?
 
There also another statement "Benefit Verification Letter " You asked us to verify whether you have received benefits from us. This letter verifies that: • You do not receive benefits now and have not received benefits in the past. • You do not have a pending claim for benefits" I think this will be a great official statemetnt to prove we didnt receive any public benefit
 
anasmid2020 said:
I just created an account with Social Security and show the following statement "Our records show that you have been employed in work in which you did not pay Social Security taxes, such as some federal, state or local government work, some nonprofit organizations or foreign employment." in PDF. Should I include this with my I944 as evidence of not getting any social security benefit?
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anasmid2020 said:
There also another statement "Benefit Verification Letter " You asked us to verify whether you have received benefits from us. This letter verifies that: • You do not receive benefits now and have not received benefits in the past. • You do not have a pending claim for benefits" I think this will be a great official statemetnt to prove we didnt receive any public benefit
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1. One rule of thumb when it comes to immigration related issues - don't provide unsolicited information. Doing so could end up doing more harm than good for your case.
2. Form I-944 says "If you have applied for, are currently receiving, previously received, or are certified to receive in the future any of the public benefits listed above, provide evidence in the form of a letter, notice, certification, or other agency document..." - it does not state anywhere to provide a verification letter demonstrating you have not received a public benefit.
3. Public benefit receipt is not limited to social security related benefits. There are several other public benefits not covered by the above verification letter.
4. What you have would have been listed on the AOS process spreadsheet, if they are deemed beneficial.
 
jewelmerit1995 said:
Hey guys, I hope everyone here is doing well.

So I just got a text from USCIS my case was received along with a receipt number. However, they sent me 3 different receipt numbers. Is that supposed to be like that? Also on the spreadsheet it says that NOA is when USCIS accepts your package so idk whether this was NOA or not. Apparently I have to use the receipt number to create an account but idk which number to use since I got 3. Thank you everybody for the help again and take care
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You get one receipt for each form: I-485, I-765, and I-131. You can add all three receipt numbers to your account on the USCIS website and track their status.
 
Hello everyone!
Thanks for all the amazing information posted here.
Do you think it is still a chance to get the interview before September with a high cn AS30xxx, which gonna apply through AOS?
 
kc2021 said:
Hello everyone!
Thanks for all the amazing information posted here.
Do you think it is still a chance to get the interview before September with a high cn AS30xxx, which gonna apply through AOS?
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I don't think there's any way to predict that. You can look at when CN in that range became current in past years, keeping in mind that there are delays this year. Maybe someone else here will have a different answer, though. Good luck!
 
Hi Mom, I’m in the process of completing form I-765 to go along with my I-485 and am currently on a valid F1 OPT EAD already:
1. For the question “I am applying for:” should I select - initial permission to accept employment OR renewal of my permission to accept employment?
2. In part 6 additional information - should I give details on my current OPT authorization dates and employer? Is there anything else I should include?
 
ausdoughnuts said:
Hi Mom, I’m in the process of completing form I-765 to go along with my I-485 and am currently on a valid F1 OPT EAD already:
1. For the question “I am applying for:” should I select - initial permission to accept employment OR renewal of my permission to accept employment?
2. In part 6 additional information - should I give details on my current OPT authorization dates and employer? Is there anything else I should include?
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1. Initial permission. The AOS based EAD is completely different from your existing OPT authorization.

2. The AOS based EAD application is separate from your existing OPT, that information is not relevant. Don’t create unnecessary confusion for your case by providing irrelevant information.
 
Hello everyone,
I think Usps lost my docs. They emailed me this morning saying they don’t know where my package is. That I should fill a claim for missing mail.
Please can I resubmit my docs. At this point.? Or should wait a week more.?
Thank you
 
Hi mom!

For Form I-485,

1. Part 7 - Biographic Information - I am of Asian ethnicity and my hair and eye color is sometimes seen as black and sometimes brown. Really it's a dark brown in my opinion though there is no such option. Is this detrimental to my application if the person reviewing my application disagrees with my input here?

2. Part 8 - General Eligibility and Inadmissibility Grounds - Was hoping for some clarification on the extent of information they wanted on this part? I assume this part refers more to groups that are officially recognized with specific goals/agendas. e.g. I was a part of a business society back in university though was in no way/shape/form the face of it etc. Is that relevant to this or ok to skip this?

Thank you!
 
I have a question related to the Public Charge Rule and how it affects college students on F-1 Visa. Basically, I have to prove that I will not become financially dependent on the government for subsistence. I don't have a family sponsor in the U.S to file the I-134 Affidavit of Support. I'm graduating in May 2021 and I'm trying to find a job/internship to avoid becoming a public charge when I file my case. But given the COVID situation, it's tough to find one, plus most companies don't hire international students.

So my question is what are some ways that DV lottery winners who are also college students (F-1) can avoid becoming a public charge in my case?
 
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ishmog said:
I have a question related to the Public Charge Rule and how it affects college students on F-1 Visa. Basically, I have to prove that I will not become financially dependent on the government for subsistence. I don't have a family sponsor in the U.S to file the I-134 Affidavit of Support. I'm graduating in May 2021 and I'm trying to find a job/internship to avoid becoming a public charge when I file my case. But given the COVID situation, it's tough to find one, plus most companies don't hire international students.

So my question is what are some ways that DV lottery winners who are also college students (F-1) can avoid becoming a public charge in my case?
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I'm an F1 student too (and not an expert in the public charge rule) but the way I see it is that you need to show that you have enough money to support yourself. Do you have some sort of steady income? Money your family or someone else who is abroad regularly deposits in your account here? Can you show how you have supported yourself so far and that you will be able to keep doing it?
 
raphael1899 said:
I'm an F1 student too (and not an expert in the public charge rule) but the way I see it is that you need to show that you have enough money to support yourself. Do you have some sort of steady income? Money your family or someone else who is abroad regularly deposits in your account here? Can you show how you have supported yourself so far and that you will be able to keep doing it?
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Thank you for shedding some light on this Raphael. Here are some details about me:

I currently depend on my father and sister who send me money for my student fees, rent and pocket money. My dad lives in my home country and I live in the U.S with my sister who has a job. I have a bank account with my University's Federal Credit Union and that's where my dad and sister send me money. I also have an old car as asset but what I've heard, I need assets that can be immediately converted to cash. I don't know if that's going to be enough to prove the unlikelihood of becoming a public charge.

I also have a credit card: Deserve EDU but I'm not able to get my credit report since I don't have a social security number. My credit score from the Deserve app is apparently 751
 
ishmog said:
Thank you for shedding some light on this Raphael. Here are some details about me:

I currently depend on my father and sister who send me money for my student fees, rent and pocket money. My dad lives in my home country and I live in the U.S with my sister who has a job. I have a bank account with my University's Federal Credit Union and that's where my dad and sister send me money. I also have an old car as asset but what I've heard, I need assets that can be immediately converted to cash. I don't know if that's going to be enough to prove the unlikelihood of becoming a public charge.

I also have a credit card: Deserve EDU but I'm not able to get my credit report since I don't have a social security number. My credit score from the Deserve app is apparently 751
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What visa is your sister on - is she not an LPR?
 
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