March 2010 Family based filers, post here.

TKD said:
So I just got a notice of rejection for my I485 because of incorrect fee. I sent the application with a fee of $1010 (for biometrics and 485) and another check of $70 for the I864. I called the customer service now, and the man told me that the rejection was because I submitted a check of $70, I apprently should not have been paying for that. But the instructions on the form confused me! arghhhh! So i guess I am going to send my 485 package back now with only a check of $1010.

Did you send a single check for your I485 and biometrics fee or did you send them separately?


How do I put my timeline on my signature?
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you can send a check or money order drawn from a bank for $930 and $80 for the biometric, or better still send a total check of $1010
 
you can send a check or money order drawn from a bank for $930 and $80 for the biometric, or better still send a total check of $1010
 
Really lazy checker, who was further confused by the fact that I attached a copy of my filed I130 to the I485 package, which I filed at the same time, but sent in a different envelope to the same office. I sent the 485 package to the attention of "AOS" and the I130 to the attention of 'FBAS". I was following the instructions for concurrent filing on both forms, but apparently both should have been in the same envelope.... oh well, now I know, and hopefully some other filers will read my post before they make the same mistake. The USCIS should get the 485 package I resent today, I attached the receipt notice for my I130, so they can match both by God's grace.... and we can move on. Looks like the next thing is finger printing....

All the best to everyone!
 
For anyone that is reading this thread that is about to send their application package, I would like to recommend also sending G-1145. G-1145 is a form to request the Chicago Lockbox to send you a email and/or text message within 24 hours of when your application is accepted by them. With the receipt number you can then create a login at the USCIS case status website and state tracking your application status (it might take some time for your receipt number to appear online). If you send G-1145 or not you will still receive an official printed receipt notice in the mail.
 
I received NOA's for I-130,I-485 and I-765 in the mail last night.

For anyone that is reading this thread that is about to send their application package, I would like to recommend also sending G-1145. G-1145 is a form to request the Chicago Lockbox to send you a email and/or text message within 24 hours of when your application is accepted by them. With the receipt number you can then create a login at the USCIS case status website and state tracking your application status (it might take some time for your receipt number to appear online). If you send G-1145 or not you will still receive an official printed receipt notice in the mail.
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I agree with dhlunar, including this form surely helps in getting an early first response from the USCIS.
 
jason79 said:
I agree with dhlunar, including this form surely helps in getting an early first response from the USCIS.
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Your welcome. Even though my wife and I sent the package in mid December it wasn't until the day after her fingerprint appointment in the middle of January that her I-485 case status appeared online. If you call customer service to say your case is not online (even if you have a valid receipt number) they will tell you to wait 30 days from the time you applied before they will put a service request in.
 
Hi there!
i send my i-485 packet to the California service center on march 6...
does anyone know if the times there are similar to other locations?
Thanks.
 
Lad13 said:
Hi there!
i send my i-485 packet to the California service center on march 6...
does anyone know if the times there are similar to other locations?
Thanks.
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Why did you file your application with the California Service Center? All family based applications (including with copy of a I-130 receipt or approval notice) are sent to the Chicago Lockbox. The information is on page 5 of the I-485 instructions document.
 
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zicomania said:
F-1 AOS paperwork Married to My love start dating in college since 08.

03/03/2010...Day 1 Application for I-485,I-130,I-765 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
03/04/2010....Day 2 Package Delivered to Chicago lockbox
03/12/2010....Day 8 Check Cashed
03/15/2010....Day 11 Received NOA x3 in the mail (Dated 3/11/2010)
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3/19/2010.... Day 15 Fingerprint Appointment received
 
they didn't accept the birth certificate I sent to them, I had gotten it from the consulate... so they asked for bc as well as parent's marriage certificate. i-485rfe was for the i-864s
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Hi everybody,
I'm here trying to gather documents in order to send the complete application by the mid of April, but I'm so confused since i'm trying to figure out whether i should attach a copy of my husbands expired i-20 to the i-485 application or there's no need for it, since he overstayed his OPT with little over 180 days??? I'm really getting so confused about supporting documents needed!!!
thanx for all,
 
hkm000 said:
Hi everybody,
I'm here trying to gather documents in order to send the complete application by the mid of April, but I'm so confused since i'm trying to figure out whether i should attach a copy of my husbands expired i-20 to the i-485 application or there's no need for it, since he overstayed his OPT with little over 180 days??? I'm really getting so confused about supporting documents needed!!!
thanx for all,
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The best thing is to send a copy of it. Even though the form instructions say send a copy of the non-immigrant visa if it was issued in the last year, we sent a copy of that also even though it was issued three years ago. Send a copy of something that you think might be relevant and let NBC decide if it is needed or not. It is better to be over cautious and send something they don't need then to have your application put on hold while you receive a Request for Evidence.

Also, I would recommend sending a copy of the I-94, visa, and passport information page. Another recommendation is to send the G-1145 in order to receive an email of when the applications have been accepted by the lockbox in Chicago.
 
Thanks dhlunar for ur quick respond, I got everything ready now but I still have to wait till April 15 as I'm planning to send just my 2009 tax return and I heard that i can't send it before April 15 2010, otherwise my the i-864 will be denied, so i'd rather wait then feeling sorry, thanx again
 
hkm000 said:
Thanks dhlunar for ur quick respond, I got everything ready now but I still have to wait till April 15 as I'm planning to send just my 2009 tax return and I heard that i can't send it before April 15 2010, otherwise my the i-864 will be denied, so i'd rather wait then feeling sorry, thanx again
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I know taxes are due on April 15th. However, I never heard anything about having to wait till after the filling deadline in order for it to count.
 
I received my Biometrics appointment letter in the mail yesterday. It is due on 04/06.
Zicomania, what is your biometrics appt date ?
 
the same appointment date too (04/06/2010) but i did a walk in biometric today and it was successful...you might wanna try it.
 
the same appointment date too (04/06/2010) but i did a walk in biometric today and it was successful
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Nice, whats your DO ? Does getting the biometrics done early speed up the whole process ?
 
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