March 2018 filers: let's share our experience!!

[flyforever85]

Hi all, I started this long journey November 2017. I got married with my husband (US citizen) at the end of January 2018 and I filed yesterday all my documents!

Some info:
Actual Status: H1B visa until 2021
citizenship: Italian
Application from: Dayton, Ohio.

I shipped all the documents on Monday March 13th. I did it with UPS and I chose the 2-days delivery option since all the documentation was 4.3 lb! I put both our last three years tax return and transcript from IRS including for both 2017 tax return.

Forms file: I-130, I-486 (including I-693 and I-864) and I-765

If interested I will attach the letter I sent with the applications. I did not use a lawyer, I found a lot of info (and support!) in this website.

Any questions about my applications please let me know, the est approach is to help each other.

[ngjaxguy]

All the best!

I am filing by i130 and have question on following -- If the beneficiary's native written language does not use roman letters,type or print his or her name and foreign address in their native written language

My native language is Indian so I will write my name in my native language. For Foreign address, Which address should I enter ?

Last Place where I live in India or My parent;s address in India

Note: I am living in states since 2004

[MicaAshani]

February 2018 Filer

This is exactly how I done my coverletter. We filed on 2/20/2018, received the biometrics appointment on 3/10/2018 for 3/20/2018 in New Orleans, LA.




1234 New York Lane
Jupiter, Florida 00000

February 1, 2018

USCIS
PO Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

RE: Concurrent Filing of I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization), I-864 (Affidavit of Support)

Petitioner: Jane Doe
Beneficiary: John Doe

Dear Sir/ Madam:

Please kindly find enclosed concurrent filing of forms: I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization), I-864 (Affidavit of Support). I am filing the enclosed forms on behalf of John Doe, the beneficiary. I, Jane Doe, am a U.S. citizen, and John Doe is my spouse.

The following documents accompany and support this petition:

1. I-130 Petition For Alien Relative
o A check for the amount of $535.00 to cover the filing fee;
o Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative;
o Form I-130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary, for the beneficiary;
o Two (2) photos of the petitioner and two (2) photos of the beneficiary;
o Petitioner?s U.S. birth certificate;
o Marriage certificate of petitioner and beneficiary;
o Birth Certificate of beneficiary;
o Evidence of bona fide marriage
- Copy of joint bank account information
- Affidavit for Bona Fide Marriage by third party US Citizen
- Copy of rent agreement
- Pictures that document relationship and marriage

2. I-485 Application To Register Permanent Residence Or Adjust Status
o A check for the amount of $1,225.00 to cover the filing fee and Biometrics Fee
o Petitioner?s U.S. birth certificate;
o Birth Certificate of beneficiary;
o 2 passport photos of beneficiary
o Form I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Completed by a Civil Surgeon sealed in an envelope)
o Copy of I-94 Form

3. I-765 Application For Employment Document
o 2 passport photos of beneficiary

4. I-864 Affidavit of Support
o IRS Tax Transcript for 2014, 2015 and 2016;
o Check stubs;
o Insurance through employer for petitioner and beneficiary


If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach me at (000) 000-0000. Thank you for your prompt consideration.

Sincerely,


Jane Doe

[tomjerry111]

This is exactly how I done my coverletter. We filed on 2/20/2018, received the biometrics appointment on 3/10/2018 for 3/20/2018 in New Orleans, LA.




1234 New York Lane
Jupiter, Florida 00000

February 1, 2018

USCIS
PO Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

RE: Concurrent Filing of I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization), I-864 (Affidavit of Support)

Petitioner: Jane Doe
Beneficiary: John Doe

Dear Sir/ Madam:

Please kindly find enclosed concurrent filing of forms: I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization), I-864 (Affidavit of Support). I am filing the enclosed forms on behalf of John Doe, the beneficiary. I, Jane Doe, am a U.S. citizen, and John Doe is my spouse.

The following documents accompany and support this petition:

1. I-130 Petition For Alien Relative
o A check for the amount of $535.00 to cover the filing fee;
o Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative;
o Form I-130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary, for the beneficiary;
o Two (2) photos of the petitioner and two (2) photos of the beneficiary;
o Petitioner?s U.S. birth certificate;
o Marriage certificate of petitioner and beneficiary;
o Birth Certificate of beneficiary;
o Evidence of bona fide marriage
- Copy of joint bank account information
- Affidavit for Bona Fide Marriage by third party US Citizen
- Copy of rent agreement
- Pictures that document relationship and marriage

2. I-485 Application To Register Permanent Residence Or Adjust Status
o A check for the amount of $1,225.00 to cover the filing fee and Biometrics Fee
o Petitioner?s U.S. birth certificate;
o Birth Certificate of beneficiary;
o 2 passport photos of beneficiary
o Form I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Completed by a Civil Surgeon sealed in an envelope)
o Copy of I-94 Form

3. I-765 Application For Employment Document
o 2 passport photos of beneficiary

4. I-864 Affidavit of Support
o IRS Tax Transcript for 2014, 2015 and 2016;
o Check stubs;
o Insurance through employer for petitioner and beneficiary


If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach me at (000) 000-0000. Thank you for your prompt consideration.

Sincerely,


Jane Doe

Did you send 2017 W-2s or 1099s with the Form 864 or 2017 Tax Return? If you did not. You will receive an RFE as I have received one for "Request for Most Recent Tax Year w2s or 1099s or All tax schedules" when I filed on 01/25/2018. I am just giving you a heads up so you can get a more time to collect the documents when you receive RFE.

I filed on 01/25/2018 and RFe received on 02/16/2018 requesting for "Evidence of Most Recent Tax Year" Please if possible attach 2018 (Current Year) Paystubs and Employment Verification Letter from your Employer while you response for RFE. (To avoid Another RFE)

I don't mean to scare you (as Its nothing to scare about) I am just sharing my Experience so you can have some more time to collect the evidence.

[flyforever85]

This is mine:
Dear Sir/Madame,
Please find enclosed concurrent filing of forms: Concurrent Filing of I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization)
Contents include:
1. Check in the amount of US$535 for I-130 application
2. Check in the amount of US$1225 for I-485 application and Biometric fee
3. I-130 Petition for Alien Relative including:
a. Form G1145 E-Notification of application/petition acceptance
b. I-130A
c. Copy of petitioner birth certificate
d. Copy of Marriage Certificate
e. 2 passport-style photograph of the petitioner
f. 2 passport-style photograph of the beneficiary
g. Evidences of Bona Fide Marriage
i. Bank Statement of joint bank account
ii. Copy of health insurance cards
iii. Copy of life insurance for the beneficiary
iv. Copy of the retirement plan?s beneficiary
v. Rental History Verification Form
vi. Home insurance
vii. Receipts of travel made together (flights only)
4. I-485 Application to register Permanent Residence or Adjusting Status including:
a. Form G1145 E-Notification of application/petition acceptance
b. 2 passport-style photograph of the beneficiary
c. Copy of the driving license issued by Ohio state front and back
d. Birth certificate issued by Italy with translation and certification
e. Copy of beneficiary?s passport including the page with old and new H1B visa and stamp for last entry in U.S.A.
f. Copy of the latest available I-94 form and list of travels to and from U.S.A
g. Copy of actual I-797
h. Copy of Marriage Certificate
i. Form I-864 Affidavit of Support including
i. Copy of Sponsor Certificate of birth or biographic page of the passport
ii. Copy of W2 from 2017 for beneficiary
iii. Copy of Extra income
iv. Copy of W2 forms for petitioner
v. Copy of paystub from beneficiary
vi. 2017 Tax Return for the Beneficiary
vii. 2016 Tax Return for the Beneficiary
viii. 2015 Tax Return for the Beneficiary
ix. 2017 Tax Return for the Petitioner
x. 2016 Tax Return for the Petitioner
xi. 2015 Tax Return for the Petitioner
xii. Bank Account Statement
xiii. Proof of job continuation
j. Form I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record ? Please see the sealed envelope
5. I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization)
a. Form G1145 E-Notification of application/petition acceptance
b. 2 passport-style photograph of the beneficiary
c. Copy of the latest available I-94 form and list of travels to and from U.S.A

Sincerely,

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Did you send 2017 W-2s or 1099s with the Form 864 or 2017 Tax Return? If you did not. You will receive an RFE as I have received one for "Request for Most Recent Tax Year w2s or 1099s or All tax schedules" when I filed on 01/25/2018. I am just giving you a heads up so you can get a more time to collect the documents when you receive RFE.

I filed on 01/25/2018 and RFe received on 02/16/2018 requesting for "Evidence of Most Recent Tax Year" Please if possible attach 2018 (Current Year) Paystubs and Employment Verification Letter from your Employer while you response for RFE. (To avoid Another RFE)

I don't mean to scare you (as Its nothing to scare about) I am just sharing my Experience so you can have some more time to collect the evidence.

He/she sent IRS transcripts. This is straight from the I-864 instructions.
"If you provide a photocopy of your Federal individual income tax returns, you must include a copy of each and every Form W-2 and Form 1099 that relates to your returns. Do not include copies of these forms if you provide an IRS transcript of your Federal individual income tax returns rather than a photocopy unless you filed a joint income tax return with your spouse and are qualifying using only your income."

They love using double negatives. I sent in faxed IRS transcripts and filed a joint income tax return with my spouse - using only my income to qualify. Thus, I sent in W-2s and all schedules, just to be safe. To me, it sounds like he/she should be fine but it's USCIS, and you just never know, I guess.

[MicaAshani]

Response

Hi, thank you. I actually didn't send 2017 because at the time I hadn't filed my taxes. My spouse won't be included because he doesn't actually work. He goes for his biometrics appointment on 03/20/2018. Then we'll be waiting for he EAD so he can work.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Hi, thank you. I actually didn't send 2017 because at the time I hadn't filed my taxes. My spouse won't be included because he doesn't actually work. He goes for his biometrics appointment on 03/20/2018. Then we'll be waiting for he EAD so he can work.

Sure, lost track of who sent what. I-864 instructions remain the same.

[AndiD29]

03/16 file

My husband and I filed his packet yesterday, 3/16. Due to extenuating circumstances, we weren't able to file as quickly as we'd hoped we would. He's been here since Jan 4 and has to leave by April 3rd... at what point is he ok to stay once the paperwork is sent in? Im worried nothing will move with the paperwork before the date he is supposed to leave.

[GCNIW]

I-485

Here is my timeline,
Sent 485, 131, and 765 for me and my wife. Sent on 10th March, received on 12th March. Haven't received any notification yet.

[GCNIW]

I485 10th March

Here is my timeline.
I485, 131 and 765 sent together. Received on 12th March. No notification yet from USCIS.

[flyforever85]

Here is my timeline.
I485, 131 and 765 sent together. Received on 12th March. No notification yet from USCIS.

Let me know when you receive the notification, hopefully mine will come few days after! Thanks!

[sinoptola]

US Citizen marriage based application I-130, I-130A, I-131, I-485, I-765, I-864, G-1145

City applied from: Los Angeles, CA
USCIS - Chicago, IL
Spouse arrived via B2 visa: 12/24/17
Married: 2/28/18
Documents Sent (FEDEX 2Day)- 3/06/18
Received by USCIS - 3/08/18

No Email nor text received yet

[flyforever85]

Marriage Based Application I-130, I-130A, I-131, I-485, I-765, I-864 from Los Angeles, CA

USCIS - Chicago, IL
Documents Sent (FEDEX 2Day)- 3/06/18
Received by USCIS - 3/08/18

No Email or text received yet

This is a bit nerve wrecking because usually they take up to a week or 10 days. You can call the USISC and check if you were assigned a case number already. THey usually tell you to wait 10 days before calling so you can already.

[GCNIW]

Let me know when you receive the notification, hopefully mine will come few days after! Thanks!

Today, my fee cheques were cashed. However, no notification yet from USCIS.