Finishing up our AOS Packages

[Jaseball]

Getting close to 90 days and finishing up our AOS package. Just got the I-693 sealed package after a week or so of shots, XRay's.

 

Some questions.

 

1) In terms of fees- when we file we want to file the I-485 and that is the large one that should include another biometrics fee, correct?

 

2) When we file the I-485 within 90 days we can also file a I-765, which is the work authorization without a fee at the same time if I read it correctly.

 

3) Form 1-131 is for AP, but what is the fee for this and it appears you can send it in with the other two forms from some of the posts I have read, but I'm not too clear. Also, it asks for a statement for why AP should be granted. I just wand some travel freedom while we wait to visit Canada and Mexico if we wish.

 

4) The G-325A again? I should include a copy of this that is for my wife's bio or for my bio or both?

 

5) Form I-864 - Unfortunately I'm inbetween careers. Got a layoff one month before her K1 was approved. Barring any sort of major disaster we should be fine, but I doubt USCIS will be that lenient.

 

I will be asking my father to also support her. Should he be a totally separate I-864 or a supplemental?

 

6) Best way to mail this out? I plan on making a copy for our records. I plan on using the US Postal service, but what additional precautions should I use? Return receipt?

 

 

Thanks for all the help and advice over these past long months. I'll continue to search the forums and read the directions and hopefully find some of these answers on my own.

[dnoblett]

1) $1010 includes fee for Biometric, EAD and AP.

 

2) File the I-764 #16 coded (C )(9 ) based on pending I-485 this is the NO FEE EAD.

 

3) I-131 fee is part of the $1010 paid, no justification needed other than to be able to travel home while I-485 is pending.

 

4) Yes a new G-325A is needed from the I-485 applicant, but NOT needed from US Citizen.

 

5) If father is NOT a member of your household, then he provides a complete I-864 as a JOINT-Sponsor, you still provide an I-864 as PRIMARY sponsor, even if you are un-employed.

 

6) USPS Priority Mail, Certified with return receipt card so can track the package.

[Jaseball]

Thanks a ton Dan. I put our status as (A)(6) instead of ©(9)

 

That part was really confusing and I'm glad you steered us the right way and included that bit.

 

On the updated G-325A at the very bottom it asks for an Alien Registration Number. Is this the A number on NOA2?

 

Any other things you can think of that I may have missed? Appreciate the help and advice.

[dnoblett]

Thanks a ton Dan. I put our status as (A)(6) instead of ©(9)

 

That part was really confusing and I'm glad you steered us the right way and included that bit.

 

On the updated G-325A at the very bottom it asks for an Alien Registration Number. Is this the A number on NOA2?

 

Any other things you can think of that I may have missed? Appreciate the help and advice.

Good, (C )(9 ) NOT C6 or A6. C9 is PENDING I-485.

 

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

 

Yes, Alien reg # is same as A# on NOA2

[Jaseball]

If I'm reading correctly this is the address I'm sending everything to:

 

USCIS

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

 

 

Also, with the crazy sealed medical package and all this paper, what sort of packaging did people use? This is going to be pretty large.

[LGR_WEI]

If I'm reading correctly this is the address I'm sending everything to:

 

USCIS

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

 

 

Also, with the crazy sealed medical package and all this paper, what sort of packaging did people use? This is going to be pretty large.

 

 

just mailed mine yesterday... yes that is the address. I used the flat rate box that is $9.85 online click and ship with email notifications, and tracking info all on the fly... I had a K3 and K4 so mine was very large.

 

LGR<

[Jaseball]

There is also this address for courier/express deliveries. Wonder if this is for Fed Ex or if you want someone to sign for the package?

 

 

USCIS

Attn:AOS

131 South Dearborn - 3'rd Floor

Chicago, IL 60603-5520

[dnoblett]

There is also this address for courier/express deliveries. Wonder if this is for Fed Ex or if you want someone to sign for the package?

 

 

USCIS

Attn:AOS

131 South Dearborn - 3'rd Floor

Chicago, IL 60603-5520

Yes that is for FEX-EX, and UPS.

 

We used one US Agency (USPS) to transport our package to the other US Agency (USCIS), only USPS can deliver to the PO BOX, this is fine.

 

The only reason to use overnight service AKA Fed-EX is if you are up against a dead-line. Save yourself a bundle and us USPS Flat-Rate Priority Mail.

[Jaseball]

K-1 Nonimmigrant Fiance(e) of U.S. Citizen or K-2 Dependant--(a)(6) File your EAD application if you are filing within 90 days from the date of entry. This EAD cannot be renewed. Any EAD application other than for a replacement must be based on your pending application for adjustment under ©(9)

 

 

This sure is confusing. I guess the (a)(6) status is within 90 days, but any application that is tied to AOS filing should be the ©(9).

 

I think I'll listen to good advice and use USPS with safeguards.

 

If her K1 status expires on X day and we mail it out the day before does USCIS go by the mail out date for filing or the day they receive the package?

 

I read about the 180 day leniency for K1 status and am not too concerned with getting it out before she is out of status, but I'm sure sending it out early doesn't hurt and it would be one major task I can check off.

[georgeandli]

Jaseball, Don't worry, it's just government speak Use the [C] [9] and don't worry about the time. I/we filed a few months after K-1 expired. As long as you are married within the 90 days you're golden.

[Randy W]

K-1 Nonimmigrant Fiance(e) of U.S. Citizen or K-2 Dependant--(a)(6) File your EAD application if you are filing within 90 days from the date of entry. This EAD cannot be renewed. Any EAD application other than for a replacement must be based on your pending application for adjustment under ©(9)

 

This sure is confusing. I guess the (a)(6) status is within 90 days, but any application that is tied to AOS filing should be the ©(9).

 

 

If you apply for the ( a )( 6 ) EAD, it's unlikely that they could get it to you before it expires. Don't waste your time or money.