Incomplete Passport for filing 485

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Gang .. I am in a bit of dilemma here. My PD is July 2001, and it became current with June Visa bulletin. My problem is that my passport expires in Oct 2007, so I have sent it to the consulate for renewal, and expect to get it back in the next 3-4 weeks.

I have the photocopies of my passport, but don't have the color pictures of the biometric page, and a copy of the backside of I-90.

My dilemma is - should I just apply with my old passport (without the missing pages) and then update USCIS when I get my new passport, or just wait for 3 more weeks and then send all required copies of old+new passport.

What do you think? Do you think not sending these will create an RFE that will eventually take longer to clear-up? Or is it a risk worth taking?:confused:
 
Do you have a regular clear photocopy of the biometric page? Keep in mind that many people overdo it here on these forums. I never submitted a color photocopy of anything, and although my I-485 is still pending, both mine and my wife's I-765 and I-131 were approved with no problems and no color copies.

Your only problem is the I-94, which you would need both sides of. USCIS does not need a copy of your new passport if the old one is still valid (although it probably will want to see a new one if you go to an interview after your GC is approved). You also don't need your passport for fingerprinting, your driver's license is enough.

Therefore, I would wait to get your materials back only because of the I-94, because you probably (but not definitely) will get an RFE for the back side copy, especially if you are from an NSEERS country. If you can get the embassy to send it back to you or send you a copy before 3 weeks, then you can submit your I-485 then. Again, as long as your photocopies are clear, you don't need a color copy, that's just overdoing it.
 
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Isn't the back of I-94 same for everybody, just plain text with no numbers to identify anything. I understand fr some people there may something written in the back but mostly nothing. I am under wrong impression???.
 
For some people, there can be some things written. For F-1/J-1 for example, the immigration inspector at the airport will often write the SEVIS number on the back. If you are subject to NSEERS, the NSEERS file number (FIN) will sometimes be on the back.

Basically, a lawyer will tell you to send both sides because "if you don't send the other side, they may suspect you're trying to hide something". I don't know how much sense that makes, but I also think USCIS regulations ask for both front and back copies as well.
 
Well .. I got my old+new passports back from Consulate on Friday :) Sent the photocopies as lawyers needed, with color copies of biometric page.

Interestingly, my I-94 on it's back has hand-written name of the company I work for and sponsored my H1b).
 
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