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mermaid06 said:
2) Thank you for letting me know. I was considering USPS priority 2 day delivery, but now it sounds like fedex is the way to go even if more expensive. Not too bad actually $15 for overnight delivery.

Did you mail it before or on June 1st? What date did you put on the forms with signature? That's weird that it was refused? Let me know how it goes. Are you planning to resend using FEDEX then?

I was thinking of dating it July 1st and mailing out June 30th, so it arrives on July 1st. Is that going to work?

3) Someone answered on this one. Basically you can include your OPT EAD A# on the forms, but they will assign a new A# anyway.
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Yes. I dated the forms on 5/29 and mailed the package out on the same day, hoping it would be in USCIS' hand on Monday, 6/1. However, it arrived and was "refused by addressee" on Sunday, 5/31. I doubt USCIS would work on Sundays. Anyway I'll have to wait till I receive the returned package to find out what exactly went wrong; and it's been more than 6 days since it was refused.

Not sure why it's taking so long for USPS to return a package, but I'll definitely use a commercial courier such as FedEx to deliver time-sensitive packages next time.

Mailing on 6/30 should be fine as far as I understand, as many lawyers mail out H-1B applications one day earlier(i.e. 3/31) in order to get a spot when a new fiscal year's quota becomes available on 4/1.
 
xerostomic said:
yes Fedex is always the best choice when you are sending documents to USCIS. Did you send it your self or you have a lawyer.
I am in contact with a lawyer who will charge $1000 for filling 485, it sounds too much, but it's still less than the quotes I have got for filling this type of case. these lawyer make lot of money and we cann't afford to take risk after investing all the time,money and energy (going through pain as well).
best of luck to every one for next bulletin. I hope this is the last for most of us here.
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xerostomic - I did all paperwork by myself. I don't think it's worth hiring a lawyer to handle the paperwork, unless you are in a special situation.

I agree with you that FedEx(and other commercial/private couriers) is a better choice for sending important documents.
 
Qestions about the birth certificate and translation.
1. Are these for I-485?
2. where did you get your translation done?
3. where did you get your notorizaton done?

Thanks.

PS. My priority date is one month after you guys, so good luck. I am hoping mine will be current in Aug bulletin.
 
mermaid06 said:
For those who filed for adjustment and had EADs in the past associated with F1 visa:
Did you include the A# listed on EADs on adjustment forms where it requires an alien number?
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No, it's unrelated one. But on EAD (765) form I included my OPT EAD data (like when it was received, approved, and all) and attached the copy of that old EAD.
 
mermaid06 said:
Hey guys who submitted in June, I think you are the only ones still around maybe?

A few questions about filing:

1) Did you submit a a copy of your original birth certificate and translation of your birth certificate? I have an old notarized translation from 2000, is it going to work? or do I need to make a new notarization on the translation?

2) Did you send you apps by FEDEX or regular mail?

3) The A# question, see above post

Thanks!
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1) I submitted both. And in fact my translation is from 1998. :)

2) Priority mail with confirmation (BTW, they DO receive it on SUNDAYS even it sounds weird).

3) Forget about it
 
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csiq said:
Qestions about the birth certificate and translation.
1. Are these for I-485?
2. where did you get your translation done?
3. where did you get your notorizaton done?

Thanks.

PS. My priority date is one month after you guys, so good luck. I am hoping mine will be current in Aug bulletin.
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YES, you need to submit BC & Official Translation for both - yourself and petitioner (although I don't understand the 2nd one, frankly). I did it in my own country, but I know for sure the lawyers of my language here in US do the notarized translation for like $50 (in fact not even lawyer, but usually the assistant).
 
Visa bulletin and whoever makes it suck

This just sucks, you guys!!! I want to cry right now, 5 freaking days short!!! I had my physical scheduled for next week, all my paperwork ready to go...
 
the_farmland said:
1) A copy of the birth certificate and translation should be sufficient. I think the notarization from 2000 should be ok.

2) I sent mine via USPS Priority with Delivery Confirmation. However, it was "refused by addressee" and is being returned to me. I'm still waiting for it to arrive to find out what happened. It's been a week since it was returned and it hasn't arrived. I would definitely use FedEx next time.

3) I left it blank as I never had an A#. If you had one my understanding is that you should put it in the form.
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Update - I received the 485 receipt notice in the mail today. Obviously my package was delivered while the delivery confirmation status still shows "Refused by Addressee". (Thanks to USPS for the confusion)
 
mermaid06 said:
This just sucks, you guys!!! I want to cry right now, 5 freaking days short!!! I had my physical scheduled for next week, all my paperwork ready to go...
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be patience Mermaid, do u sitll rember to the dark days? ( Oct, 2005 - Feb, 2007: PD Apr22, 2001 :eek:). one more month to go. focus on the bright side, one more month to go..... be happy!!!!!!!!!! are u ready to face the new life?? :D
 
drownfish said:
do u sitll rember to the dark days? ( Oct, 2005 - Feb, 2007: PD Apr22, 2001 :eek:). one more month to go.
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I think that period was still a fake from CIS. Mexican/Fillipinos categories moved perfectly well.

drownfish, what is your DO for the interview?
 
kittenKat said:
I think that period was still a fake from CIS. Mexican/Fillipinos categories moved perfectly well.

drownfish, what is your DO for the interview?
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hi Kattenkat, i am in San Jose, CA. hopefully, it will go well. it perfectly matches 7.3 months processing time frame.
 
My priority date is Dec 22, 2002. I was hoping for an one month movement, so it can bring it to Dec 8 or something like that. This one week movement is just pessetic. Why USCIS has to screw us like that! I hate USCIS. Now I am afraid it's going to be one week per month for a while, because they might have used up all their god damn visa #, and we have to wait til Oct for any movement. That sucks. I am only one month behind!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
csiq said:
My priority date is Dec 22, 2002. I was hoping for an one month movement, so it can bring it to Dec 8 or something like that. This one week movement is just pessetic. Why USCIS has to screw us like that! I hate USCIS. Now I am afraid it's going to be one week per month for a while, because they might have used up all their god damn visa #, and we have to wait til Oct for any movement. That sucks. I am only one month behind!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Csiq, i know how frustrated u are, but think about in this way : how long u have been waitting for this? 6.5 years? i bet ur pd will be current in 3 months. 3 months compare to 78 months....... dude, u are seeing the light in tunnel. right now it just the darkest moment before dawn. will god be with us.
 
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