June 2011 Filers

2much2handle said:
Me again! :)

So after giving an update here on the thread, I went online and punched in my case number to check my current case status (I was just curious if anything changed since I got a Biometrics letter). And that's what they say on the website about my case:
"On June 22, 2011, we mailed a notice requesting initial evidence in this case. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the evidence requested. Meanwhile, processing of this case is on hold until we either receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once you submit the evidence requested and a decision is made, you will be notified by mail. "

I guess I have a question again to those who had their FP done or got their Biometrics letter - DO YOU HAVE THE SAME INFORMATION WHILE CHECKING YOUR CASE STATUS ONLINE?
I checked the envelope and Biometrics letter was sent on June 22. So now I'm not sure if they just call it "notice requesting initial evidence" or should I expect another letter with the information what additional documentation they want? :confused: Or is it just normal desrciption they put on the website until I'll have my FP done? :confused:
I'm so confused and worried now... Especially those words that they put my case on hold until they receive the evidence are horrible :( Please, HELP!
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I got my bio notice, and already did my bio and never had that notice. It reads like you just got an RFE that you need to respond to. Wait for the RFE to arrive in the mail and see what it is.
 
2much2handle said:
Me again! :)

So after giving an update here on the thread, I went online and punched in my case number to check my current case status (I was just curious if anything changed since I got a Biometrics letter). And that's what they say on the website about my case:
"On June 22, 2011, we mailed a notice requesting initial evidence in this case. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the evidence requested. Meanwhile, processing of this case is on hold until we either receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once you submit the evidence requested and a decision is made, you will be notified by mail. "

I guess I have a question again to those who had their FP done or got their Biometrics letter - DO YOU HAVE THE SAME INFORMATION WHILE CHECKING YOUR CASE STATUS ONLINE?
I checked the envelope and Biometrics letter was sent on June 22. So now I'm not sure if they just call it "notice requesting initial evidence" or should I expect another letter with the information what additional documentation they want? :confused: Or is it just normal desrciption they put on the website until I'll have my FP done? :confused:
I'm so confused and worried now... Especially thosewords that they put my case on hold until they receive the evidence are horrible : Please, HELP!
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You are going to get a request for evidence. Don't worry,its not a big deal, theres just something that you forgot to send with your package. What form is it in regards to?
 
saywhat said:
I got my bio notice, and already did my bio and never had that notice. It reads like you just got an RFE that you need to respond to. Wait for the RFE to arrive in the mail and see what it is.
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desp1234 said:
You are going to get a request for evidence. Don't worry,its not a big deal, theres just something that you forgot to send with your package. What form is it in regards to?
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Thank you for your fast responses!

That's just GREAT! :( We'll see what it's all about... nothing came in the mail yet. Isn't it strange that they put my case on hold because they need additional evidence, but at the same time (and on the same day!) they send me Biometrics letter :confused: I'm wondering if that's okay to call 1-800 number and have them look up what additional evidence I need to send in hmmm...
 
2much2handle said:
Thank you for your fast responses!

That's just GREAT! :( We'll see what it's all about... nothing came in the mail yet. Isn't it strange that they put my case on hold because they need additional evidence, but at the same time (and on the same day!) they send me Biometrics letter :confused: I'm wondering if that's okay to call 1-800 number and have them look up what additional evidence I need to send in hmmm...
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They will not tell you anything, you have to wait for it in the mail unfortunately. I would only call them if it's been a couple of weeks since you got the online notification and there's nothing in the mail.
 
saywhat said:
They will not tell you anything, you have to wait for it in the mail unfortunately. I would only call them if it's been a couple of weeks since you got the online notification and there's nothing in the mail.
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Well, I just called them. And you are right, they see the same stuff I can see online, so the lady basically read me all the same information I can read myself online. She said that it is possible that USCIS made a mistake putting that information online and that it is possible that the only thing they want is my FP. She said that if I don't get anything in the mail within 15 days then I have to call back and they'll try to find out what's going on. Ughh, that's how usually my luck goes. It's never been easy for me, so I am not surprised actually that it's up hill again. Oh well. We'll see what happens next.
 
2much2handle said:
Well, I just called them. And you are right, they see the same stuff I can see online, so the lady basically read me all the same information I can read myself online. She said that it is possible that USCIS made a mistake putting that information online and that it is possible that the only thing they want is my FP. She said that if I don't get anything in the mail within 15 days then I have to call back and they'll try to find out what's going on. Ughh, that's how usually my luck goes. It's never been easy for me, so I am not surprised actually that it's up hill again. Oh well. We'll see what happens next.
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You should sing up for automatic updates at uscis.gov. This way whenever anything changes on your case online, you'll receive a txt and an email. If you told us what form you got the RFE for, it would be easier to figure out whats missing
 
desp1234 said:
You should sing up for automatic updates at uscis.gov. This way whenever anything changes on your case online, you'll receive a txt and an email. If you told us what form you got the RFE for, it would be easier to figure out whats missing
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The message was for the form I-485. And with that form I've sent the following documents:

1. check
2. a copy of my birth certificate (with translation)
3. 2 identical passport-style pictures
4. form I-693
5. form G-325A (for me)
6. form I-864
7. Income tax return copy for the most recent year and copy of W-2 for year 2010 (from my husband's work, since he is my sponsor)
8. Copy of marriage certificate
9. And 5 pictures of our family (for each year of our marriage) - just in case.

I don't think I'm missing anything :confused:
 
2much2handle said:
The message was for the form I-485. And with that form I've sent the following documents:

1. check
2. a copy of my birth certificate (with translation)
3. 2 identical passport-style pictures
4. form I-693
5. form G-325A (for me)
6. form I-864
7. Income tax return copy for the most recent year and copy of W-2 for year 2010 (from my husband's work, since he is my sponsor)
8. Copy of marriage certificate
9. And 5 pictures of our family (for each year of our marriage) - just in case.

I don't think I'm missing anything :confused:
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Copy of your visa?
 
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2much2handle said:
The message was for the form I-485. And with that form I've sent the following documents:

1. check
2. a copy of my birth certificate (with translation)
3. 2 identical passport-style pictures
4. form I-693
5. form G-325A (for me)
6. form I-864
7. Income tax return copy for the most recent year and copy of W-2 for year 2010 (from my husband's work, since he is my sponsor)
8. Copy of marriage certificate
9. And 5 pictures of our family (for each year of our marriage) - just in case.

I don't think I'm missing anything :confused:
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Easier said than done but you won't know what's up until you get the RFE, so try to not think about it too much. Let us know what you get once you get it and we may be able to help if it sounds confusing.
 
desp1234 said:
Copy of your visa?
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I didn't send copy of my visa since in the instructions it says to send copy of the visa only if it was obtained within last year. And I got my visa over 6 years ago, so I guess it doesn't apply to me.

saywhat said:
Easier said than done but you won't know what's up until you get the RFE, so try to not think about it too much. Let us know what you get once you get it and we may be able to help if it sounds confusing.
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I agree. I'll try not to think about it (even though it is SO hard). Thanks!
 
Houston,TX

Hello Everyone.

I sent my I-130 & I-485 yesterday.

06/24/2011 - packet with I-130 & I-485 sent to Chicago, IL
 
Hello!

So unfortunately I did receive a "yellow letter" with a request for evidence. I'm so confused now. I don't understand why they are asking me for this since I obtained my visa over 6 years ago.
Anyway, this is what they say:

Submit one of the following:
1. Evidence of your lawful admission or parole into the United States. Such evidence includes, but is not limited to, Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record, Form I-512 with completed arrival stamp, or a copy of the nonimmigrant visa page of your passport showing admission to the United States.

OR

2. If you last entered the United States without inspection, you must submit evidence of your eligibility for adjustment of status under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). (blah, blah, blah)


Anyway, I guess I will submit evidence described in #1, since I did have an inspection while entering to the United States. I just don't understand why since I would normally send all those papers at the beginning, but in the instructions it says that I didn't have to! Ugh, what a waste of time.

So guys, question for you - after poins #1 & #2 it says:
"Please, submit evidence of eligibility under section 245(i) of INA and a completed and signed Supplement A to Form I-485.Evidence of eligibility inclued Form I-797 Notice of Action for Form I-130, I-140, or I-360."

What do you think, do I still have to file Form I-797 (NOA for I-130) even though I'm not going file form 245(i)?

Thanks in advance
 
2much2handle said:
Hello!

So unfortunately I did receive a "yellow letter" with a request for evidence. I'm so confused now. I don't understand why they are asking me for this since I obtained my visa over 6 years ago.
Anyway, this is what they say:

Submit one of the following:
1. Evidence of your lawful admission or parole into the United States. Such evidence includes, but is not limited to, Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record, Form I-512 with completed arrival stamp, or a copy of the nonimmigrant visa page of your passport showing admission to the United States.

OR

2. If you last entered the United States without inspection, you must submit evidence of your eligibility for adjustment of status under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). (blah, blah, blah)


Anyway, I guess I will submit evidence described in #1, since I did have an inspection while entering to the United States. I just don't understand why since I would normally send all those papers at the beginning, but in the instructions it says that I didn't have to! Ugh, what a waste of time.

So guys, question for you - after poins #1 & #2 it says:
"Please, submit evidence of eligibility under section 245(i) of INA and a completed and signed Supplement A to Form I-485.Evidence of eligibility inclued Form I-797 Notice of Action for Form I-130, I-140, or I-360."

What do you think, do I still have to file Form I-797 (NOA for I-130) even though I'm not going file form 245(i)?

Thanks in advance
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Do you have an I-94? It seems like all they're requesting is proof that you were inspected upon entry, which a stamped I-94 would prove. Or even a stamped page of your passport with a page of your visa maybe? I think what they're requesting is listed in the initial requirements for an I-485 and the waiver for having to send a copy of the visa is only applicable if you show them other proof of your legal entry (like the I-94 copy).

I cannot give you a reliable answer on your question about 245(i) so I'll defer that.
 
saywhat said:
Do you have an I-94? It seems like all they're requesting is proof that you were inspected upon entry, which a stamped I-94 would prove. Or even a stamped page of your passport with a page of your visa maybe? I think what they're requesting is listed in the initial requirements for an I-485 and the waiver for having to send a copy of the visa is only applicable if you show them other proof of your legal entry (like the I-94 copy).

I cannot give you a reliable answer on your question about 245(i) so I'll defer that.
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Thanks! I think that's what I'll do - I'll send a copy of my visa and my I-94. The thing is that I have kind of two I-94s. One is in my passport and it says that I am a visitor and that I should go back home within 6 months. But after that I changed my status to F1 (student), so they sent me "new" I-94 - it has the same number as the first one, but the new one states that I have F1 status. Also, I have my current I-20, so I think I'll have to include all of those documents and maybe write a short note on a separate paper explaining everything. I don't want them to delay my case any longer and I guess it's better to send more evidence than less.
 
velvet tuberose said:
Hello everyone,

Quick question. I forgot to attach the lease agreement with both our names, my husband's and mine, to the form I-130. What do you think it is going to happen?

I have sent enough documents to support our relationship, documents such as: life insurance policy with me as the beneficiary, copy of marriage certificate, utility bill w/ both our names, renter's and car insurance policies w/both our names, documents from the bank showing co-mingling of our finances.
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You will be fine. From your list, you clearly have shown enough initial evidence.
 
2much2handle said:
Thanks! I think that's what I'll do - I'll send a copy of my visa and my I-94. The thing is that I have kind of two I-94s. One is in my passport and it says that I am a visitor and that I should go back home within 6 months. But after that I changed my status to F1 (student), so they sent me "new" I-94 - it has the same number as the first one, but the new one states that I have F1 status. Also, I have my current I-20, so I think I'll have to include all of those documents and maybe write a short note on a separate paper explaining everything. I don't want them to delay my case any longer and I guess it's better to send more evidence than less.
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Sounds like you have it all covered. Good luck, this shouldn't delay your application much.
 
saywhat said:
Sounds like you have it all covered. Good luck, this shouldn't delay your application much.
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Thank you! I sent the packet today and it should be delivered on Monday. Plus, I have my biometrics appointment scheduled already, so I guess they will not be able to do anything until they get my FP anyway. Hopefully no more RFE for me and for anyone in this thread.
 
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