Sorry operations,
Could not get back to you soon, since raj1994 expressed my recommendation explicitly in a follow up post. You are right, most of the vets use forum jump to go into a forum of desire. 99% of the users just use a specific area of this site.
However I have a few suggestions about the repeat questions that appear once in a while. I classify these repeat questions /posts into 3 major categories
1. How to --- do such and such thing (apply to BCIS this petition, respond to RFE, get consulate interview etc.) Most of these questions can be organized into a fact sheet or a how to thread -
READABLE ONLY. no new posts (unless things change and need to update facts) . This is not like FAQ. It lists the steps or list the BCIS /DOS links where answers can be found. Simple step 1,2,3 type answers. I have given an example at the end of this post.
2. Experiences
Many people want to find recent experiences about interviews, BCIS local office encounters, IIO tele conversation etc. These can form a separate sub forum. Most of the newcomers want to know about something only when there is something lurking ahead of them. They browse to get an answer and take whatever god (!)they find to answer them and do not come back to this forum until the next crisis. (you might have statistics that might prove other wise, but this is based on my own individual biased opinion)
3. Trackers
And of course there are tracker maniacs who want to know everything about every user who asks a question. These trackers have a usefulness quotient of only 0.10 to me personally, but there are many who think otherwise and sometimes rudely demand this information from a already miserable poster. There are many other sites that provide such trackers. The tracker maniacs dont realize that the information on trackers cannot be conclusive to make us press the panic button or to be complacent. It is a sample of the whole system and should be taken with a pinch of salt. In My opinion, The current importance accorded to such trackers can continue and are sufficient.
However if that section need to be improved, The only suggestion I would like to make is that:
Iif a structure can be thought of which does not make the user to go through all the posts to get a overall and recent trend view of such trackers, then they will be widely used and respected.
But this requires lot of work from the tech team I guess. The current posting structure is not suited for trackers. Alternatively you can ban trackers
) I know , I know I was just kidding.
Here is the example for AP application for I485 adjustees-How To
Who is it for: Folks applying for Advance Parole on their own, while on I485
Preconditions: I485 receipt , Can also apply along with 485.
Docs required: 2 photos (see link for photo spec), check for $ ( for latest fee see...) a letter explaining why you need AP(sample letters..), Copy of I485 receipt and a covering letter
Possible RFEs: some folks have received the following RFEs
1. proof of marriage if your spouse is the primary applicant
2. proof of I140 receipt if you are a concurrent filer
Processing time: varies from service center to service center
Caveats: BCIS warns that you should get AP approved before leaving US.
There have been also some posts by 245(i) based 485 applicants whose AP did not save their past indiscretions and were refused entry into US on AP.
Approval : Form blah blah with photo. usually 3 copies. If you get only one dont panic. One is enough.
Usage: Complete I94 as 485 adjsutee. Just show the AP with photo at the POE. You will be taken for secondary inspection. Get the adjsutee stamp in passport, I94 and AP.
If european airline, call ahead and find out whether AP document is acceptable evidence of valid immigration status.
Expiry: Date usually one year from approval date. No concept of renewal. Can apply another before expiry. Can be used multiple times .
I can go on...... But of course we need to standardize the format. I think that will evolve in the course of time.
Willing to be On a perpetual support mode......Jaxen
