Follow To Join....

[PrinceofJungle]

Prince of Jungle and all,

Just to reconfirm:

To follow-to-join, I need to check option 'C' and put 'Islamabad, Pakistan' in there, right?

C. The CIS to notify a U.S. Consulate that my status has been adjusted to permanent residen. Please notify the U.S. Consulate at:
Islamabad, Pakistan


Is that correct?

I-485 approval means that my status has been adjusted, right?

I'm sending my docs today - here is list of docs that I'm sending along I-824:
1. Money order Filing Fee $195.00
2. Form I-824
3. Spouse information on separate sheet
4. Copy of I-485 Approval Notice
5. Copy of I-485 Original Petition
6. Copy of Marriage Certificate Urdu
7. Copy of Marriage Certificate English
8. Copy of Birth Certificate of Spouse
9. Copy of English Translation of Birth Certificate of Spouse
10. Copy of passport


Thanks!

Yes thats correct,

Second: >>> I-485 approval means that my status has been adjusted, right?

is also correct.


If u are sending money order, u won't be able to track the payment if incase,

Best option is to send ur personal check write 'USCIS' thats it. so u can track u r check.

And also send them by USPS certified mail with return receipt, when they receives they would put internal fliling no. thats is good for u.


Copy of all pages of Your passport. including the 55i stamp if have, else copy of GC both side. if u don't have then approvla of 485 I-797 (Notarized) is fine too.

Good LUck

 

[mojavetoo]

Process for Follow To Join

Can someone please reconfirm above... this is URGENT! I need to file today.

Appreciate early response!

1) Fill and submit I-824 with a photocopy of your
I-485 approval notice, check the box marked "C"
to notify Islamabad. You must also attach a cover
letter with the details of your wife, i.e full name,
date of birth, mailing address and your relationship.
This information is required in the cable to Pakistan.

Don't submit the marriage, and birth certs and other
translations to USCIS, because it is not their job
to check your wife's relationship. That will be done
in the Consulate in Islamabad ok?

2) Don't do anything until you get the I-824 receipt notice
from your service center.

3) send all the documents in the list i.e birth, marriage translations
and include the I-824 receipt which you just received from USCIS
to the Consulate and add cover letter saying it is for Follow to Join.

Good luck and start reading the whole Follow to Join thread.
You need to do your homework, friend.

 

[ifi5000]

Good luck and start reading the whole Follow to Join thread.
You need to do your homework, friend.

Thanks... I'll do that

 

[ifi5000]

Instructions say make check payable to "U.S. Department of Homeland Security" - is that right?

I've already mailed my application and it was payable to "U.S. Department of Homeland Security" - if that was a mistake, what to do now ?

 

[mojavetoo]

Don't do anything

Instructions say make check payable to "U.S. Department of Homeland Security" - is that right?

I've already mailed my application and it was payable to "U.S. Department of Homeland Security" - if that was a mistake, what to do now ?

If it is incorrect, you will get an RFE (Request for Evidence) letter in
about 5-10 business days. If not, then you have nothing to worry.

 

[ifi5000]

If it is incorrect, you will get an RFE (Request for Evidence) letter in
about 5-10 business days. If not, then you have nothing to worry.

What about others? What did you write on your check/money-order?

Any experience?

--edited:
USCIS is under US Department of Homeland Security... hopefully it wont be a problem... I can't do anything now so why worry

 

[PrinceofJungle]

Instructions say make check payable to "U.S. Department of Homeland Security" - is that right?

I've already mailed my application and it was payable to "U.S. Department of Homeland Security" - if that was a mistake, what to do now ?

Don' Panic and Relax Iffi Sahaab, thats okay too,

You may use both 'US Citizen...' , 'Dept of Home....' it doesn't matter,

both are same, Absolutly NO need to worry, u all fine so smile .

I beleive u followed the form instruction, thats okay. usually attorny write 'USCIS' both are correct.

Good Luck

 

[Knighthorse1]

torince of the jungle

hello,
i just would like to ask some questions. i called the us embassy here in manila philippines if i was scheduled for an interview and they said that i was already queued for an appointment . i also had emailed several times and said the same thing. may i know from your experience when will be my interview date if one has already been queued for the interview? my papers were qualified last july 20, 2005 . a follow to join case with EX category. thanks.

 

[mojavetoo]

Guangzhou Applicants: Good news from my wife!

Hallelujah! It's better than I expected,
my I-824 got approved on 8/23/2005,
from VSC, and my wife got the Instruction packet
for Immigrants yesterday in Beijing.

It has a GUZ2005XXXxxx case number.

Now I just hope there are enough Visa Numbers
for EB3 when the Visa Bulletin comes out this month.

 

[ASDFGHJKL123]

that is great

Hallelujah! It's better than I expected,
my I-824 got approved on 8/23/2005,
from VSC, and my wife got the Instruction packet
for Immigrants yesterday in Beijing.

It has a GUZ2005XXXxxx case number.

Now I just hope there are enough Visa Numbers
for EB3 when the Visa Bulletin comes out this month.

Great news, I am so glad to hear your wife get case number. I think everything should be fine, good luck to us.

 

[PrinceofJungle]

hello,
i just would like to ask some questions. i called the us embassy here in manila philippines if i was scheduled for an interview and they said that i was already queued for an appointment . i also had emailed several times and said the same thing. may i know from your experience when will be my interview date if one has already been queued for the interview? my papers were qualified last july 20, 2005 . a follow to join case with EX category. thanks.

Honestly that part is difficult becz it based on consulate processing burdon and I beleive, consulate avg time to process the pkt-3 and let u know about schedule is indicated in Packet-3 letter. which usually is 3-4 week to process pkt3 and schd.

The schd time also differ becz same reason if more applicant then u can guess, but avg time ppl shared is once pkt3 is submited they got resposne back in a month, and actual intw call is upto 4mnths. not more than this.

so calculate and get ready

Good Luck

 

[keds13]

I-824 and marriage

This is a wierd question and seems not to follow much of this forum but I do have a question. Please advise.
I am at F-1 status at this time. My fiance has gotten her I-824 approved through parent fiing for unmarried child over 21. Should we get married and file appropriate papers before she gets her GC, or just wait and go through the long process after she get's the GC?

 

[PrinceofJungle]

This is a wierd question and seems not to follow much of this forum but I do have a question. Please advise.
I am at F-1 status at this time. My fiance has gotten her I-824 approved through parent fiing for unmarried child over 21. Should we get married and file appropriate papers before she gets her GC, or just wait and go through the long process after she get's the GC?

It's seems that she still haven't got her G.C yet or other mean her 'LPR status' is under process.

If u think in simple way that she is getting her G.C as 'under 21> unmarried ' catagory and if she get married before her 485 get approved her catagory will be changed automatically to '21> married' catagory.

The best thing to consult with an experienced attorney, may be he can find some loop-hole/gap to put ur case with her case.


Good Luck

 

[ifi5000]

Got I-824 Receipt

I've received I-824 receipt notice today ...that was fast

Can I send copy of receipt notice along with following to Consulate in Islamabad to open a case number for my wife?

1. I-824 Receipt Notice
2. Spouse information on separate sheet
3. Copy of I-485 Approval Notice
4. Copy of I-485 Original Petition *** DO I NEED TO SEND THIS? ***
5. Copy of Marriage Certificate Urdu
6. Copy of Marriage Certificate English
7. Copy of Birth Certificate of Spouse
8. Copy of English Translation of Birth Certificate of Spouse
9. Copy of passport

 

[mojavetoo]

your Package for Consulate

I've received I-824 receipt notice today ...that was fast

Can I send copy of receipt notice along with following to Consulate in Islamabad to open a case number for my wife?

1. I-824 Receipt Notice
2. Spouse information on separate sheet
3. Copy of I-485 Approval Notice
4. Copy of I-485 Original Petition *** DO I NEED TO SEND THIS? ***
5. Copy of Marriage Certificate Urdu
6. Copy of Marriage Certificate English
7. Copy of Birth Certificate of Spouse
8. Copy of English Translation of Birth Certificate of Spouse
9. Copy of passport

Before you send all those documents off,
why don't you call/email/fax the consulate
and ask them if they will open a case for
you based on the documents that you are
submitting? It's doing due diligence that
will save you a lot of money, time
and effort.

Next, if the consulate agrees, then you can
prepare the documents in your list.

Your translated certificates of birth and marriage need to
be notarized. So does your copies of Approval notices.
You can ask your attorney to certify them or visit
the Public Notary.

Do not send *any* original documents.
Nobody sends originals, it is not safe.

You only bring originals during the interview.

You need to also submit a notarized copy of your:

1) I-140 Approval Notice
2) I-551 stamp from your passport
3) Green Card (front & back)

good luck!

 

[mojavetoo]

For Reference: Guangzhou FTJ Applicants

The Packet 3 from Guangzhou, China has slight differences from other
consulates:

1) DS230 has Chinese RMB currency instead of US$ Dollar

2) The DS230 does not reflect the new photo requirement
(frontal instead of 3/4 profile)

3) There is an additional form called Supplemental OF169
which requires some complicated information about
"name in Standard Chinese Telegraphic Codes"

Attached here is a PDF document with the Mainland China
Standard Chinese Telegraphic Codes. The Taiwanese use
another version which can be Googled easily.

It appears the Consulate folks want to record your
name in Telegraphic code for their records or communication
with God knows who


If you have any questions, let's discuss together.
Best of luck

 

[rajinca]

Is this true?

09/12/2005: Shocking October Visa Bulletin Release by American Embassy in Manila

The U.S. Department of State has yet to release the official Visa Bulltin for October 2005, but the Visa Bulletin which has been posted at the Amrican Embassy in Manila is just beyond the belief.
For those who cannot open it, here is the information:
VISA CUT-OFF DATES FOR OCTOBER 2005
VISA
CATEGORY ALLX CHINA INDIA MEXICO PHILS
F1 22-Apr-01 22-Apr-01 22-Apr-01 1-Jan-93 22-May-91
F2A 1-Nov-01 1-Nov-01 1-Nov-01 U 1-Nov-01
F2B 22-Apr-96 22-Apr-96 22-Apr-96 1-Dec-91 22-Apr-96
F3 15-Apr-98 15-Apr-98 15-Apr-98 1-Jan-93 8-Nov-90
F4 1-Feb-94 1-Feb-94 1-Aug-93 1-Feb-91 1-May-83
FX 1-Oct-98 1-Oct-98 1-Oct-98 1-Oct-98 1-Oct-98


E1 C 1-Jan-00 1-Aug-02 C C
E2 C 1-May-00 1-Nov-99 C C
E3 1-Mar-01 1-May-00 1-Jan-98 1-Jan-01 1-Mar-01
E4 C C C C C
EW 1-Oct-00 1-Oct-00 1-Oct-00 1-Oct-00 1-Oct-00
EX C C C C C
SR C C C C C
C5/R5 C C C C C
T5-I5 C C C C C

 

[scn0718]

I got my GC(Eb2) and I have applied for FTJ for my wife. My PD was Aug 2001. The date mentioned in the bulletin is Nov-99 for Eb2.
Will 'Follow to join' cases get approved as per PD?

 

[PrinceofJungle]

I got my GC(Eb2) and I have applied for FTJ for my wife. My PD was Aug 2001. The date mentioned in the bulletin is Nov-99 for Eb2.
Will 'Follow to join' cases get approved as per PD?

All ppl must use the official site and current visa bulletin, Oct 05 bulletin has not been released yet, not sure where Manila is getting that 'Vanilla'


Be patient, don't panic, and use only that official site to compare the case


http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_1360.html



Good Luck

 

[NJBLUE]

I hope that bulletin is not correct. I just tried to view the bulletin from the manila us consulate website and now it directs or shows the visa bulletin from official DOS website.

Rajanica, how did you manage to find this?

Let us hope that is not the correct one.


Thanks

All ppl must use the official site and current visa bulletin, Oct 05 bulletin has not been released yet, not sure where Manila is getting that 'Vanilla'


Be patient, don't panic, and use only that official site to compare the case


http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_1360.html



Good Luck