May 2009 AOS filers

[second stage 14]

I'll most likely file for my parents end of April and anticipate getting NOA's in May.

Here are some caveats:

1. I don't have a birth cert.

2. My parents don't have a birth cert nor marriage cert.

3. My parents are on B-2(Visitor's) visa.

I will be including the following:

1. Cover letter for I-130 for my mom.

• Check for $355.00
• Copy of my U.S Passport.
• Non-Available of Birth Cert showing my name and my mom's name.
• Notarized Birth Affidavit from my mom that she is my mother.

2. Cover letter for I-130 for my dad.

• Check for $355.00
• Copy of my U.S Passport.
• Non-Available of Birth Cert showing my name and my dad's name.
• Notarized Birth Affidavit from my Dad that he is my father.
• Notarized Marriage Affidavit from my Dad that he & mom married.
• Notarized Marriage Affidavit from my GrandFather that he witnessed my parents wedding.

3. Cover letter from my dad for AOS.

• Check for $1010.00(Fee for I-131, I-765, I-485 and Bio-metrics)
• Six Passport photos(two each for I-131, I-765, I-485)
• G325A - all four pages.
• Copy of I-94(front and back)
• Copy of dad's passport.
• I-693 - sealed medical envelope for dad.
• Non-Available of Birth Cert for dad.
• Notarized Birth Affidavit from my GrandFather that he witnessed my dad's birth.
• I-864 - Affidavit of support includes past 3 years of IRS tax transcripts, current W-2 and current letter of employment.

4. Cover letter from my mom for AOS.

• Check for $1010.00(Fee for I-131, I-765, I-485 and Bio-metrics)
• Six Passport photos(two each for I-131, I-765, I-485)
• G325A - all four pages.
• Copy of I-94(front and back)
• Copy of mom's passport.
• I-693 - sealed medical envelope for mom.
• Non-Available of Birth Cert for mom
• Notarized BirthAffidavit from my GrandFather that he witnessed my mom's birth.
• I-864 - Affidavit of support includes past 3 years of IRS tax transcripts, current W-2 and current letter of employment

Am I missing anything else?

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Are you a USC? or just LPR?

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Only USC's can bring over their parents. (and you have to be 21+)

Also, you will need two affidavits if you are missing the birth certificate, one from the appropriate civil authority. (I-130 instructions)

In such situation, submit a statement from the appropriate civil authority certifying that the document or documents are not available. You must also submit secondary evidence, including:

So you will get an RFE for that.

[ilikeallofu 0]

I think he's a USC, cause it says "copy of his US passport".

You'll need two affidavits -- as Bobby Umit mentioned, otherwise you'll get a RFE. Someone may clarify, but I thought affidavit has to be from someone else to verify that they are mother and son, such as: Uncle/Aunt or Cousins etc. Can one write an affidavit for themselves?

[^KK^ 3]

Okay, when did May start???

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Just making sure on the USC.

About the secondary evidence, it can be:

A. Church record

B. School record

C. Census record.

D. Two affidavits - Affidavits: Written statements sworn to or affirmed by two persons who were living at the time and who have personal knowledge of the event you are trying to prove. For example, the date and place of birth, marriage or death. The person making the affidavit does not have to be a U.S. citizen.

He will still need the statement from the appropriate civil authority certifying that the document/s are not available.

(So in total, three documents for each document missing (I would think if your affidavits swear to the birth/marriage, that would be sufficient))

[second stage 14]

I think he's a USC, cause it says "copy of his US passport".

You'll need two affidavits -- as Bobby Umit mentioned, otherwise you'll get a RFE. Someone may clarify, but I thought affidavit has to be from someone else to verify that they are mother and son, such as: Uncle/Aunt or Cousins etc. Can one write an affidavit for themselves?

I thought a mother/father can submit an affidavit that "(s)he is the parent of this child". An affidavit is sworn legally and so I presume holds valid and if someone signing the affidavit did lie, then its understood that their application would be denied.

One can write an affidavit if they were witness to something...you can't witness your own birth and so can't write your own affidavit and I presume someone writing an affidavit had to be of legal age when they witnessed the event.

However, I find it ridiculous that an Uncle/Aunt or Cousin need to submit one...how would I prove that the Uncle/Aunt or Cousin is related ..where does this cycle end?

Okay, when did May start???

Do you have a problem if am preparing ahead of time?

Edited April 20, 2009 by second stage

[second stage 14]

Medical and Passport Photos done!

Medical exam was completed yesterday and we received the sealed envelopes from the USCIS approved civil surgeon.

It ended up costing about $480 each for my parents...

If you are looking to get passport photos done, goto Sam's Club, its only $4.99 for two copies.

If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, take the photos yourself and upload them to www.epassportphoto.com and then either print them using the Shutterfly service or download them and print yourself at Walmart, CVS or Walgreen on 4'x6' sheet for about $0.20 cents....

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[second stage 14]

Mailed all the packages to the following address:

USCIS

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

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04/28/2009 : Sent AOS for Parents(I-130,I-131,I-485,I-765) via priority mail.

[second stage 14]

Package delivered to Chicago lockbox

• Delivered, April 29, 2009, 4:56 am, CHICAGO, IL 60680
• Arrival at Unit, April 29, 2009, 4:00 am, CHICAGO, IL 60680
• Processed, April 28, 2009, 10:38 pm, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
• Processed, April 28, 2009, 2:46 am, TAMPA, FL 33605

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04/28/2009 : Sent AOS for Parents(I-130,I-131,I-485,I-765) via priority mail.

04/29/2009 : Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

Edited April 29, 2009 by second stage

[second stage 14]

• Checks cashed this morning but haven't been able to retrieve the check details just yet.

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04/28/2009 : Sent AOS for Parents(I-130,I-131,I-485,I-765) via priority mail.

04/29/2009 : Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox.

05/05/2009 : Checks Cashed.

[second stage 14]

• Checks cashed this morning but haven't been able to retrieve the check details just yet.

I called up my Bank this afternoon and am told that USCIS 'cashed' my check electronically and so I will not have access to check images online and would have to request paper copies.

The checks made out to US Dept of Homeland Security was encashed electronically at J.P.Morgan Chase branch in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Can someone confirm the same was true if their checks were cashed electronically?

[second stage 14]

Received all 8 NOAs, four for each of my parent.

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04/28/2009 : Sent AOS for Parents(I-130,I-131,I-485,I-765) via priority mail.

04/29/2009 : Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox.

05/05/2009 : Checks Cashed.

05/09/2009 : Received all 8 NOAs

[second stage 14]

I was able to register and view all the case status online

Link: https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/caseStatusSearchDisplay.do

It shows the following generic message for all NOAs

On May 4, 2009, we received this "FORM NUMBER, TYPE OF APPLICATION", and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our NATIONAL BENEFITS CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

[second stage 14]

Received FP notices today for my parents and its scheduled for 06/02/2009.

They are in another state and travelling at the moment. Can they goto the nearest ASC center(I can mail them the FP notices) or does it have to be at the location specified in the letter?

DO : Tampa - FL

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04/28/2009 : Sent AOS for Parents(I-130,I-131,I-485,I-765) via priority mail.

04/29/2009 : Package Delivered.

05/05/2009 : Checks Cashed.

05/08/2009 : Received all 8 NOAs

05/15/2009 : Received FP notice for 06/02/2009