I-485 step
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A tip for those of you out there whom didn't keep copy of your tax returns. I called IRS 800-829-1040 and they were able to fax me transcripts of my past tax returns! And the funny thing is that I was about to place an order for it from an online source (was gonna pay $26) but I couldn't remember exactly my Annual Gross Income. I called IRS and after I asked for the annual income I also asked for the copy of returns. I thought it would take them 30 days (as some online sources say!) but it only took them a couple of minutes because I had access to a fax number.
Now, with regards to birth certificate translation. My colleague didn't get a "certified translator" . He got a friend of his to sign a letter confirming that the he was fluent in both English and Korean (my friend's original language) and that the translation was correct. Has anybody done something similar?
Now, with regards to birth certificate translation. My colleague didn't get a "certified translator" . He got a friend of his to sign a letter confirming that the he was fluent in both English and Korean (my friend's original language) and that the translation was correct. Has anybody done something similar?
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Police Certificate??
Is a Police Clearance Certificate also required?? My colleague whom also got approved for I-140 NIW submitted one anyway (even though he's now stuck with the FBI check!). I've been in California for the past 13 years, but I have lived in 6 different cities. So that means I would have to get a clearance from which city I have lived, in addition to a clearance from my consulate?
Is a Police Clearance Certificate also required?? My colleague whom also got approved for I-140 NIW submitted one anyway (even though he's now stuck with the FBI check!). I've been in California for the past 13 years, but I have lived in 6 different cities. So that means I would have to get a clearance from which city I have lived, in addition to a clearance from my consulate?
SumeetBabu said:
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thank you eb1doc and others for soem important suggestions.... recently i have seen this... pls, see below Even if we are aproved form say texas do we need to file I-485 at nebraska?
One center for I485 and related applications
25-JUL-2006
USCIS NOTIFIES APPLICANTS OF ADDITIONAL FILING CHANGES EFFECTIVE JULY 24, 2006
One Service Center designated to receive all employment-based Forms I-485 (and related applications)
Washington, DC – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced changes to the filing procedure for employment-based applications for lawful permanent resident status. Starting on July 24, all applicants filing an Application to Adjust Status or Register Permanent Residence (Form I-485) based on a pending or an approved Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker (Form I-140), also referred to as a “standalone filing”, should mail that form directly to the Nebraska Service Center. Applicants should file accompanying forms (e.g., Form I-131 Application for Travel Document, and/or Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization) at this same centralized location.
This change marks the second phase of Bi-Specialization, the USCIS initiative to implement centralized filing and bi-specialized adjudications. Through this effort, USCIS is aligning similar workloads between two “sister” service centers. Starting on July 24, the Nebraska Service Center/Texas Service Center pairing will process all employment-based adjustment of status applications (and related applications). Although the Nebraska Service Center will serve as the centralized filing location, some petitioners/applicants will receive a filing receipt from the Texas Service Center, if the case is worked by that center. The center that generates the Form I-485 receipt notice will be the center that actually adjudicates the case.
USCIS has previously instructed customers to file standalone, employment-based Form I-485 applications at one of its four service centers. USCIS will not reject any standalone Forms I-485 sent to an incorrect service center upon implementation of the amended filing instructions that go into effect on July 24th. Instead, USCIS will accept the filing, direct it to the correct location, and honor the initial receipt date. The July 24 change establishing a new filing location for standalone, employment-based Forms I-485 (and related applications) does not affect other aspects of the form instructions. USCIS will continue honoring prior versions of Form I-485.
More information about this filing change is available by calling USCIS National Customer Service Center (NCSC) toll-free at 1-800-375-5283, or by visiting USCIS.gov. The following Fact Sheet provides more details about the Phase 1 and Phase 2 Bi-Specialization filing changes.
http://www.path2usa.com/news/newsdetails.php?nws_id=43
One center for I485 and related applications
25-JUL-2006
USCIS NOTIFIES APPLICANTS OF ADDITIONAL FILING CHANGES EFFECTIVE JULY 24, 2006
One Service Center designated to receive all employment-based Forms I-485 (and related applications)
Washington, DC – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced changes to the filing procedure for employment-based applications for lawful permanent resident status. Starting on July 24, all applicants filing an Application to Adjust Status or Register Permanent Residence (Form I-485) based on a pending or an approved Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker (Form I-140), also referred to as a “standalone filing”, should mail that form directly to the Nebraska Service Center. Applicants should file accompanying forms (e.g., Form I-131 Application for Travel Document, and/or Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization) at this same centralized location.
This change marks the second phase of Bi-Specialization, the USCIS initiative to implement centralized filing and bi-specialized adjudications. Through this effort, USCIS is aligning similar workloads between two “sister” service centers. Starting on July 24, the Nebraska Service Center/Texas Service Center pairing will process all employment-based adjustment of status applications (and related applications). Although the Nebraska Service Center will serve as the centralized filing location, some petitioners/applicants will receive a filing receipt from the Texas Service Center, if the case is worked by that center. The center that generates the Form I-485 receipt notice will be the center that actually adjudicates the case.
USCIS has previously instructed customers to file standalone, employment-based Form I-485 applications at one of its four service centers. USCIS will not reject any standalone Forms I-485 sent to an incorrect service center upon implementation of the amended filing instructions that go into effect on July 24th. Instead, USCIS will accept the filing, direct it to the correct location, and honor the initial receipt date. The July 24 change establishing a new filing location for standalone, employment-based Forms I-485 (and related applications) does not affect other aspects of the form instructions. USCIS will continue honoring prior versions of Form I-485.
More information about this filing change is available by calling USCIS National Customer Service Center (NCSC) toll-free at 1-800-375-5283, or by visiting USCIS.gov. The following Fact Sheet provides more details about the Phase 1 and Phase 2 Bi-Specialization filing changes.
http://www.path2usa.com/news/newsdetails.php?nws_id=43
birth certificate translation
Yes. Get a friend / collegue / anyone who's fluent in both English and your native tongue to certify the translation (I typed name, certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and your native languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled your birth certificate. Signature, Date, Typed Name, Address). Get the certification notarized.
[Please refer to http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/scnational/index.htm for official instructions on translation certification, if you want to make sure.]
Fgsilva said:
Yes. Get a friend / collegue / anyone who's fluent in both English and your native tongue to certify the translation (I typed name, certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and your native languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled your birth certificate. Signature, Date, Typed Name, Address). Get the certification notarized.
[Please refer to http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/scnational/index.htm for official instructions on translation certification, if you want to make sure.]
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Thanks!!! Now, on to the next question! 
Alien REgistration Number! I saw on my Form 325A that in the end they ask for an "Alien Registration Number". Now, I have an Alien number in my old EAD card for when I did my F1 practical training. But that card was only valid for a year. do I use that number though for my 325A??
Thanks!
Alien REgistration Number! I saw on my Form 325A that in the end they ask for an "Alien Registration Number". Now, I have an Alien number in my old EAD card for when I did my F1 practical training. But that card was only valid for a year. do I use that number though for my 325A??
Thanks!
civ2ru said:
When i was filling (thru lawyer) case for one of my techi with similar situation (with EAD) lawyer insisted that we leave that blank as he said it shd be A# with permanent immigartion related !!!! this is my experience ...rule might say otherwise........call infopass guys and asked...........if u want 100%
i Left mine blank based on advice from here. Now, speaking of Alien number, when I got my I-485 receipt it also has an "AXX XXX XXX" number. Is that now my Alien Number??
Update: I googled and I found this:
"If a person is in the process of obtaining a green card (I-485 application and supporting documents have already been sent in) the A# can be found on the I-485 receipt notice or the approval notice in the case that the I-485 has been approved but the card not yet received. It typically goes by the format A###-###-###. " So I guess I answered my own question!
Update: I googled and I found this:
"If a person is in the process of obtaining a green card (I-485 application and supporting documents have already been sent in) the A# can be found on the I-485 receipt notice or the approval notice in the case that the I-485 has been approved but the card not yet received. It typically goes by the format A###-###-###. " So I guess I answered my own question!
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one more question:
EB based 765 EAD concurrent with 485......do we need to pay attention to economic necessity...see below in ead form???
If you are required to show economic necessity for yourcategory (See Part 2), submit a list of your assets, income andexpenses.
EB based 765 EAD concurrent with 485......do we need to pay attention to economic necessity...see below in ead form???
If you are required to show economic necessity for yourcategory (See Part 2), submit a list of your assets, income andexpenses.