Thanks mom!
Maybe I phrased my last question wrong. I will include the US bank statements in any case. My question was whether I need to include other bank accounts outside of the U.S. as well.
DV 2023 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Only
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Maybe I phrased my last question wrong. I will include the US bank statements in any case. My question was whether I need to include other bank accounts outside of the U.S. as well.
Sm1smom
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Please take a look at the AOS Package tab of the AOS spreadsheet
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
I understood the question, you did not phrase it wrong. Are those other bank accounts in US dollars? Can you readily move money from there to your US a/c? These are questions you’ll need to answer to yourself, hence my response of US bank statements being preferable. You can include them if you like.
Hi Sm1smom, I am bit confused on Alien Registration Number and USCIS Online Account Number. I am currently on H1B and before that used to be on F1 OPT status. Do I have an A-Number I can use or should I leave it blank? Same question for USCIS Online Account Number.
Also, there used to be a link with a sample filled i-485 as an example in your spreadsheet. Would you by any chance have the link to it? It is a good point of reference as we fill out our forms.
Thanks!
Also, there used to be a link with a sample filled i-485 as an example in your spreadsheet. Would you by any chance have the link to it? It is a good point of reference as we fill out our forms.
Thanks!
I understood. Thanks a lot
Sm1smom
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I wouldn’t know if you have those or not. Leave the sections blank if you’re not sure, that’s not a problem.
Those links were to a version of the I-485 form which is no longer in use, hence their removal from the spreadsheet. If you scroll back a couple of pages on this thread, you’ll come across one of my posts with a new prefilled sample I485 which you can reference.
Sm1smom
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No you don’t sign as preparer.
Hi mom, hope you doing well and not so tired of so many questions
1. When I send bank statements to LockBox, is it reasonable to hide some personal information like a bank account number?
2. You replied to the post above that megha_ doesn`t have to sign I-485 for kids as a preparer. But I remember you wrote somewhere on the forum that it should be signed by the preparer if the person who fills out the form doesn`t speak English fluently. In my example, my spouse is the DV winner, however, she is on F-2, hence doesn`t know English enough to fully understand every written word in this form.
Thank you for your response!
1. When I send bank statements to LockBox, is it reasonable to hide some personal information like a bank account number?
2. You replied to the post above that megha_ doesn`t have to sign I-485 for kids as a preparer. But I remember you wrote somewhere on the forum that it should be signed by the preparer if the person who fills out the form doesn`t speak English fluently. In my example, my spouse is the DV winner, however, she is on F-2, hence doesn`t know English enough to fully understand every written word in this form.
Thank you for your response!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Please use your discretion on this.Hi mom, hope you doing well and not so tired of so many questions
1. When I send bank statements to LockBox, is it reasonable to hide some personal information like a bank account number?
2. You replied to the post above that megha_ doesn`t have to sign I-485 for kids as a preparer. But I remember you wrote somewhere on the forum that it should be signed by the preparer if the person who fills out the form doesn`t speak English fluently. In my example, my spouse is the DV winner, however, she is on F-2, hence doesn`t know English enough to fully understand every written word in this form.
Thank you for your response!
2. Please read my response(s) within the context of the question(s) being responded to. @megha_ asked about signing the preparer section since they filled out the form for their minor kid. A parent simply needs to sign where the applicant is supposed to sign if the applicant is a minor (a parent is allowed to sign the forms on behalf of their minor kids). It is not the same thing with filling out the form on behalf of an adult who is not fluent in English. That adult (who is not fluent in English) will still need to sign their own form, in addition to whoever filled out the form signing it also as the preparer. Two completely different situations here.
Hi Sm1smom,
I have a question about a prior arrest, I was interviewed once by police regarding images of an ex that were leaked, I was only questioned once and the case was closed. No charges, no trials. How seriously would USCIS take a situation like this? How exact should I be when I describe the situation in my i-485?
I have a question about a prior arrest, I was interviewed once by police regarding images of an ex that were leaked, I was only questioned once and the case was closed. No charges, no trials. How seriously would USCIS take a situation like this? How exact should I be when I describe the situation in my i-485?
Thank you
Hi mom.
Initially, I filled out the DS-260 for CP in my country. But I decided to adjust my status in the US. Therefore, I sent an email to KCC for the transfer, as suggested in the AOS excel file. They responded as I might be eligible, and I can check it with USCIS with lots of web links. They did not open my DS-260 forms. It looks like general instructions. I was wondering your opinion. Is this 2nd NL?
Initially, I filled out the DS-260 for CP in my country. But I decided to adjust my status in the US. Therefore, I sent an email to KCC for the transfer, as suggested in the AOS excel file. They responded as I might be eligible, and I can check it with USCIS with lots of web links. They did not open my DS-260 forms. It looks like general instructions. I was wondering your opinion. Is this 2nd NL?
Sm1smom
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I have no idea as to how seriously USCIS would take to this. I however do know that if you were arrested, you have to disclose it and briefly explain what the arrest was about, and the eventual outcome. Don’t attempt to sugarcoat the arrest. You also need to provide documentation about the arrest/case. The I485 instruction says:
If you were EVER arrested or detained by a law enforcement officer for any reason anywhere in the world, including the United States, and no criminal charges were filed, you must submit:
(1) An original or certified copy of the complete arrest report; and
(2) Either an official statement by the arresting or detaining agency or prosecutor’s office OR an applicable court disposition of each charge (for example, a dismissal order or acquittal order).
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
In this case, yes.
I am sorry if this has been answered already.
1. Part 2 of the form I-485, number 2. "Are you applying for adj based on the INA section 245(i) ? Yes or No.
2. #3 "Receipt number of underlying petition" of that same section: there's a number on the receipt for the $330, is that what they are referring to?
And what's the priority date?
(F1, AOS, DV23)
1. Part 2 of the form I-485, number 2. "Are you applying for adj based on the INA section 245(i) ? Yes or No.
2. #3 "Receipt number of underlying petition" of that same section: there's a number on the receipt for the $330, is that what they are referring to?
And what's the priority date?
(F1, AOS, DV23)
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Take a look at the sample pre-filled I-485:
Sample I-485_AryaStark_Main Applicant_New Form.pdf
drive.google.com
CallousBear
New Member
Hi @Sm1smom I was hoping to get some clarification on birth certificate. My birth certificate has my mother's last name as her name after marriage but she never legally changed her name and everywhere else uses her birth last name. I've asked the birth certificate issued office to make a new document clarifying the mistake in the name. Will there be a problem on this issue?
Thank you!