GC for Parents - AOS and CP - Information Source

[ML320]

Hi,
Could anyone tell me how to contact CSC center? I've called the # 1-800-375-5283 several times, but I can not find any selection which can talk to reprentative directly. Since my father's I130 & I485 have been pending at CSC for a while. (April-23-2008 got a letter for case been transfered to CSC notice, I130LUD: 5/1/2008 and I485 LUD: 5/13/2008) I'm wondering maybe my dad's case have some problem and cause the case on hold. I appreciate your help.

 

[2aurcitizen]

Problem -- Please Advice---DNA ??

Hello All.

First of all thank you to ml_boston who answers everybody.

I have a problem. I want to sponsor my mom and dad. Currently they are in India.

All 3 of us have different last names.

Mom= Anita Sood
Father= Ramesh Kumar
I am= Harish Kumar Sharma

On my birth certificate my mom's first name is mentioned.

Do you think having different last names would create a problem?

Should we go for DNA testing and attach the results?


Please help me!!

Thank you

 

[ml_boston]

Hi,
Could anyone tell me how to contact CSC center? I've called the # 1-800-375-5283 several times, but I can not find any selection which can talk to reprentative directly. Since my father's I130 & I485 have been pending at CSC for a while. (April-23-2008 got a letter for case been transfered to CSC notice, I130LUD: 5/1/2008 and I485 LUD: 5/13/2008) I'm wondering maybe my dad's case have some problem and cause the case on hold. I appreciate your help.

If case is transferred to CSC, that usually means it has been approved pending name/fingerprint check. That usually takes about 3.5 months from the day the fingerprints are taken. Your next notice would be the case status update saying your GC was approved.

If it takes longer, that usually means there was a problem with the name/fingerprint check, and it is being queued for manual review, which could take months/years.

Infopass is your best option. Even when I was able to force the 800 number to give me a live rep, they didn't have the level of detail that infopass reps have on my case.

-ML

K1 -> I-485 -> I-751 -> N-400

Filing I-130/I-485 for parent:
DO: Santa Ana / SC: California Service Center

5/13/08 - Parent I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
5/22/08 - checks cashed, receipt numbers from Missouri MSC (NBC)
5/25/08 - Notice dates for all notices
5/29/08 - LUD I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (received and pending at NBC)
6/07/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
6/12/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
6/12/08 - LUD I-485/I-765 (no change, still received and pending at NBC)
7/29/08 - LUD I-485 - RFE sent out, case on hold
7/30/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still on hold for RFE)
8/04/08 - RFE received, request for tax return, 87 days to respond
8/05/08 - Sent RFE response to NBC (regular mail)

 

[ml_boston]

Hello All.

First of all thank you to ml_boston who answers everybody.

I have a problem. I want to sponsor my mom and dad. Currently they are in India.

All 3 of us have different last names.

Mom= Anita Sood
Father= Ramesh Kumar
I am= Harish Kumar Sharma

On my birth certificate my mom's first name is mentioned.

Do you think having different last names would create a problem?

Should we go for DNA testing and attach the results?


Please help me!!

Thank you

Your welcome....

I suspect that USCIS is used to a few cultures where children don't take the last name of their parents. My read of the I-130 instructions is that USCIS primary concern is that the parent's names on your birth certificate match the names on their birth certificates and their wedding certificate.

If names are different, they ask for copies of marriage certificates and court orders to trace any legal name changes.

Of course, India's non-availability of birth certificates throws a wrinkle in everything, so adding a DNA report wouldn't hurt.

-ML

K1 -> I-485 -> I-751 -> N-400

Filing I-130/I-485 for parent:
DO: Santa Ana / SC: California Service Center

5/13/08 - Parent I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
5/22/08 - checks cashed, receipt numbers from Missouri MSC (NBC)
5/25/08 - Notice dates for all notices
5/29/08 - LUD I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (received and pending at NBC)
6/07/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
6/12/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
6/12/08 - LUD I-485/I-765 (no change, still received and pending at NBC)
7/29/08 - LUD I-485 - RFE sent out, case on hold
7/30/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still on hold for RFE)
8/04/08 - RFE received, request for tax return, 87 days to respond
8/05/08 - Sent RFE response to NBC (regular mail)

 

[ML320]

If case is transferred to CSC, that usually means it has been approved pending name/fingerprint check. That usually takes about 3.5 months from the day the fingerprints are taken. Your next notice would be the case status update saying your GC was approved.

If it takes longer, that usually means there was a problem with the name/fingerprint check, and it is being queued for manual review, which could take months/years.

Infopass is your best option. Even when I was able to force the 800 number to give me a live rep, they didn't have the level of detail that infopass reps have on my case.

-ML

Hi ml_boston,
Thanks for your suggestion. Maybe I shoud be more patient, and wait a couple weeks until 4 full months after Fingerprint (4/21/2008). Hope any update during these days. If nothing happen, I will try Infopass. Thanks everybody I got a lot of help here.

 

[andromeda2007]

Hello All.

First of all thank you to ml_boston who answers everybody.

I have a problem. I want to sponsor my mom and dad. Currently they are in India.

All 3 of us have different last names.

Mom= Anita Sood
Father= Ramesh Kumar
I am= Harish Kumar Sharma

On my birth certificate my mom's first name is mentioned.

Do you think having different last names would create a problem?

Should we go for DNA testing and attach the results?


Please help me!!

Thank you

Attach whatever you have and get an affidavit form your parents stating you are her son ... something on these lines. http://www.usabal.com/permres/AOS/birth_affidavitParent.html. In point 7 change the reason on why you are submitting this. Is DNA evidence considered official evidence by USCIS? Not sure and may be this is too much ... but your call.

 

[VIETQDOAN]

Please help!!

Could someone help to review and advise on my question? Thanks.

Hi all,
Thanks for reading and advising on my post.
My Parents came to the US via visitor visas with 1 year multiple entry which will expire in Jan-09. They first came to the US in Feb-08 and returned to Vietnam in Jun-08, now they just returned again in Jul-08 with new I-94 valid for 90 days (will expire in Oct-08).
Now we have all necessary paper-works ready to apply for I-130 & I-485 for both of them.
The questions I have are:
1. Do we need to wait for them to stay here past 30 or 60 days before I can start to apply (or at anytime)?
2. Do we need to notarized the English translated of my birth certificate, my parents birth certificates, and their married certificate?

Thanks and have a good day.

 

[ml_boston]

1. Do we need to wait for them to stay here past 30 or 60 days before I can start to apply (or at anytime)?

Your parents should have entered the US intending to stay here temporarily, and then "changed their mind" while here and decided to immigrate. Otherwise their entrance would be considered fraudulent use of a visitor visa. There are no hard "rules" on how long they have to stay, but if they wait 60-90 days, it is easier to make the assumption that they changed their mind.

2. Do we need to notarized the English translated of my birth certificate, my parents birth certificates, and their married certificate?

Per the I-130 instructions:
"Any foreign language document must be accompanied by a full English translation that the translator hascertified as complete and correct, and by the translator's certification that he or she is competent to translate the foreign language into English." It looks like translation is required, but not notarization.

-ML

K1 -> I-485 -> I-751 -> N-400

Filing I-130/I-485 for parent:
DO: Santa Ana / SC: California Service Center

5/13/08 - Parent I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
5/22/08 - checks cashed, receipt numbers from Missouri MSC (NBC)
5/25/08 - Notice dates for all notices
5/29/08 - LUD I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (received and pending at NBC)
6/07/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
6/12/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
6/12/08 - LUD I-485/I-765 (no change, still received and pending at NBC)
7/29/08 - LUD I-485 - RFE sent out, case on hold
7/30/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still on hold for RFE)
8/04/08 - RFE received, request for tax return, 87 days to respond
8/05/08 - Sent RFE response to NBC (regular mail)

 

[montereybay]

hi,

I am going to file I-130/I-485/I-131 for my parents soon. they are currently in US on visitor visa(they came to US in April, 2008). My parents would like to visit my home country after the application is filed. So I got the following questions:

1. How long does take to get I-131(AP) processed? I see some people get it in 2 months but others in 4 months.

2. Is there a way to expedite I-131 processing? I remember long time ago you could go to local USCIS office to get AP if it is not processed within 90 days but not sure if it is still true.

3. From I-131 instruction, it seems you don't have to pay a fee if it is filed with I-485 concurrently, am I correct?

4. Can a person stay outside US for as long as his/herAP is valid?

Thanks a lot for your help!

 

[Asif2000]

I-130 for Parents - Some basic questions...

I am filing GC for both my parents. I am doing CP since they are not here. I have a quick question...

Can I send both applications together in one envelope (with two separate checks of course)?

Also, my parents are elderly and they don't have marriage certificate. To make it even better, I don't have a birth certificate either. Here is the list of documents I am sending with the application package:

1- Completed I-130 for both parents
2- Two Affidavits from two different uncles witnessing the wedding
3- Affidavit from my father for my birth certificate
4- Affidavit from my mother for my birth certificate

Can I send the notarized copies of the affidavits or are original affidavits are an absolute necessity?

Is there anything else that I need to include?

One last question... When I receive the agent form, is it common for the petitioner (in the U.S) to be the agent? Or should I instead declare them (parents) to be the agent?

Thanks in advance.

 

[begemot]

AOS for mother questions

Please, help!
I am scheduled for citizenship oath in two weeks, so I am preparing the I-130+ I-485 application for my mother. She is currently staying with me in US. She arrived about a year ago on B2 visitor visa, but her status has expired and we did not apply for extention.
As far as I understand visa overstay is forgiven for immidiate relatives, as long as they entered the country legally.

Still, what should I write in I-485 and I-765 for the question "what is your current USCIS status"? Should I say "visitor", or "visitor (expired)", or..?

In I-130, question 22 (where relative will apply for AOS): should I write the consulate abroad where she will apply if not eligible for AOS? (Actually she does not have this option, since she overstayed the visa; and she is eligible for AOS)

In g-325a - my mom did not work for last 10 years, and she does not remember address or dates of her last employment - how important is to get the precise information about her last occupation?

Also, should I attach a cover letter explaining the reasons why she overstayed her visa and changed her intentions to apply for immigration benefit?

 

[ml_boston]

1. How long does take to get I-131(AP) processed? I see some people get it in 2 months but others in 4 months.

2-3 months depending on USCIS backload, longer if an RFE is requested. Keep an eye on the latest timelines in the monthly I-130/I-485 threads. The spouse AP and parent AP usually follow the same timelines.

2. Is there a way to expedite I-131 processing? I remember long time ago you could go to local USCIS office to get AP if it is not processed within 90 days but not sure if it is still true.

Others have posted that same-day is still available if there is an emergency, but they're pretty strict.

3. From I-131 instruction, it seems you don't have to pay a fee if it is filed with I-485 concurrently, am I correct?

Correct

4. Can a person stay outside US for as long as his/herAP is valid?

Yes, they're usually valid for a year, unless your rationale for the AP specified a different duration. Once GC is approved, you normally can't stay out of the US for more than 6 months without another I-131. I'm not sure what the max length is if the GC is approved while out of the country on an AP.

-ML

K1 -> I-485 -> I-751 -> N-400

Filing I-130/I-485 for parent:
DO: Santa Ana / SC: California Service Center

5/13/08 - Parent I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
5/22/08 - checks cashed, receipt numbers from Missouri MSC (NBC)
5/25/08 - Notice dates for all notices
5/29/08 - LUD I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (received and pending at NBC)
6/07/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
6/12/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
6/12/08 - LUD I-485/I-765 (no change, still received and pending at NBC)
7/29/08 - LUD I-485 - RFE sent out, case on hold
7/30/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still on hold for RFE)
8/04/08 - RFE received, request for tax return, 87 days to respond
8/05/08 - Sent RFE response to NBC (regular mail)

 

[ml_boston]

I'll tell you what I did, but be warned that my app is in process so I'm not 100% sure I did everything right:

As far as I understand visa overstay is forgiven for immidiate relatives, as long as they entered the country legally.

Yes, but only if she leaves after receiving the green card. Since she will have overstayed for over a year, she will be subject to the 10 year bar if she leaves the US prior to receiving a green card. Also, she can't use advance parole.

Still, what should I write in I-485 and I-765 for the question "what is your current USCIS status"? Should I say "visitor", or "visitor (expired)", or..?

I wrote "overstayed tourist visa"

In I-130, question 22 (where relative will apply for AOS): should I write the consulate abroad where she will apply if not eligible for AOS? (Actually she does not have this option, since she overstayed the visa; and she is eligible for AOS)

I put the local USCIS office on the left and put N/A in the consulate part on the right.

In g-325a - my mom did not work for last 10 years, and she does not remember address or dates of her last employment - how important is to get the precise information about her last occupation?

Don't know. I guess you can write what she remembers (eg industry / decade), and write "don't remember" for the rest.

Also, should I attach a cover letter explaining the reasons why she overstayed her visa and changed her intentions to apply for immigration benefit?

I did.

-ML

K1 -> I-485 -> I-751 -> N-400

Filing I-130/I-485 for parent:
DO: Santa Ana / SC: California Service Center

5/13/08 - Parent I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
5/22/08 - checks cashed, receipt numbers from Missouri MSC (NBC)
5/25/08 - Notice dates for all notices
5/29/08 - LUD I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (received and pending at NBC)
6/07/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
6/12/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
6/12/08 - LUD I-485/I-765 (no change, still received and pending at NBC)
7/29/08 - LUD I-485 - RFE sent out, case on hold
7/30/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still on hold for RFE)
8/04/08 - RFE received, request for tax return, 87 days to respond
8/05/08 - Sent RFE response to NBC (regular mail)

 

[BM13]

2nd Times FingerPrints Rejected By INS

Hi Guys;

I just called CSC center and confirmed with ISO that My dad's fingerprints were rejected. We already went twice to Newark office for his FP but somehow it's not coming clear.

My father is 67 years old and according to them because of the age his FP is not clear.

I just called FBI and they told me to contact Local Police Station and send the FP to West Virginia for Name records and they will take 3-4 weeks + $18 Fee.

I am not sure what will be the next RFE from INS for 3rd times FP ? Can I just go ahead and get the record from INS and submit to INS rather than waiting the letter from INS ?

I am still waiting for my dad's I-130 and I-485 approval.

My Timeline

This is for both my parents -
SENT 130, 485, 131, 765 on 2/27/2008
Received Receipt Notices - 03/5/2008
Completed FP on 3/27/2008
Received RFE for Birth Certificate on 3/19/2008
Sent RFE reponse on 3/31/2008
RFE response received by USCIS on 4/3/2008
LUD, Message and EMail from USCIS for 485 - RFE response received and case resumed - 04/06/2008
AP and EAD LUD - 06/2/2008
AP and EAD Approved Email - 6/20/2008
I-130 still Pending - LUD 8/8/08 (Father)
I-485 still Pending : LUD 8/8/08 (Father)

 

[citizen08]

Gurus, help please!

My parents’ 130 and 485 applications are pending, but my Dad is not feeling well recently we want to apply 131 for them, in the meantime, also considering to apply 765, so that they will have a SSN soon, will the new application cause any influence to the final GC approval?

 

[cell]

G-325a

hello gurus

My son is filling aos (I-130, I-485, etc. )for me... does he need to fill up
G-325a for himself or just for me? Thank you in advance

 

[mkumar1970]

Hi Anuj

Do you have the sample for the cover letters to be sent out for I-130, I-485 and the overall application.

Also did you mail orginals of all the birth afffidavits or notarized copy? Can you please tell me.

Thanks
Mohan

 

[ml_boston]

My parents’ 130 and 485 applications are pending, but my Dad is not feeling well recently we want to apply 131 for them, in the meantime, also considering to apply 765, so that they will have a SSN soon, will the new application cause any influence to the final GC approval?

I-131/I-765 shouldn't have any impact on the I-485, either from an approval or a delay perspective.

Most of the time, USCIS finishes all its work on parent apps well ahead of FBI's background checks.

-ML

K1 -> I-485 -> I-751 -> N-400

Filing I-130/I-485 for parent:
DO: Santa Ana / SC: California Service Center

5/13/08 - Parent I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
5/22/08 - checks cashed, receipt numbers from Missouri MSC (NBC)
5/25/08 - Notice dates for all notices
5/29/08 - LUD I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (received and pending at NBC)
6/07/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
6/12/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
6/12/08 - LUD I-485/I-765 (no change, still received and pending at NBC)
7/29/08 - LUD I-485 - RFE sent out, case on hold
7/30/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still on hold for RFE)
8/04/08 - RFE received, request for tax return, 87 days to respond
8/05/08 - Sent RFE response to NBC (regular mail)
8/14/08 - LUD I-485 (RFE received, case processing has resumed)

 

[ml_boston]

hello gurus

My son is filling aos (I-130, I-485, etc. )for me... does he need to fill up
G-325a for himself or just for me? Thank you in advance

I didn't see any instructions asking the petitioner to file a G-325a. I didn't file one. (App is still in process so you never know...)

-ML

K1 -> I-485 -> I-751 -> N-400

Filing I-130/I-485 for parent:
DO: Santa Ana / SC: California Service Center

5/13/08 - Parent I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
5/22/08 - checks cashed, receipt numbers from Missouri MSC (NBC)
5/25/08 - Notice dates for all notices
5/29/08 - LUD I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (received and pending at NBC)
6/07/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
6/12/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
6/12/08 - LUD I-485/I-765 (no change, still received and pending at NBC)
7/29/08 - LUD I-485 - RFE sent out, case on hold
7/30/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still on hold for RFE)
8/04/08 - RFE received, request for tax return, 87 days to respond
8/05/08 - Sent RFE response to NBC (regular mail)
8/14/08 - LUD I-485 (RFE received, case processing has resumed)

 

[ml_boston]

Woo hoo!!!

So the last two day's I'm posting on this forum and I never bother to check my case status... nor check my email where case status updates are sent....

EAD and AP approval came in yesterday!

Timeline below:

-ML

K1 -> I-485 -> I-751 -> N-400

Filing I-130/I-485 for parent:
DO: Santa Ana / SC: California Service Center

5/13/08 - Parent I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
5/22/08 - checks cashed, receipt numbers from Missouri MSC (NBC)
5/25/08 - Notice dates for all notices
5/29/08 - LUD I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 (received and pending at NBC)
6/07/08 - Fingerprint appointment letter received
6/12/08 - Fingerprint appointment date
6/12/08 - LUD I-485/I-765 (no change, still received and pending at NBC)
7/29/08 - LUD I-485 - RFE sent out, case on hold
7/30/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still on hold for RFE)
8/04/08 - RFE received, request for tax return, 87 days to respond
8/05/08 - Sent RFE response to NBC (regular mail)
8/14/08 - LUD I-485 (RFE received, case processing has resumed)
8/15/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still case processing resumed)
8/18/08 - LUD I-485 (no change, still case processing resumed)
8/18/08 - LUD I-765 - EAD approved / card production ordered
8/18/08 - LUD I-131 - AP approved / approval notice sent
8/19/08 - LUD I-131 (no change, still approval notice sent)