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Hi everyone! grateful for your help...

How do you recommend we pay the fees for AOS? separate checks for i-130 and 485? Or just one check? I could not really figure that out from USCIS

12/4/10 - Married
03/9/11 - AOS package sent via USPS
03/10/11 - AOS package received by USCIS
03/14/11 - Email and Text notification received from USCIS
03/14/11 - Checks cashed by USCIS (got notification from bank on 03/15/11)
03/18/11 - NOA1 received in the mail (all four of them)
03/26/11 - Biometrics received for 04/20 (postmarked 03/23)
04/20/11 - Biometrics done today!
05/09/11 - Got my EAD in the mail today!!!
05/16/11 - Interview letter received for 06/20!!!
06/20/11 - Interview done, APPROVED! 2 year Green Card!

4/27/13 - I-751 Package for ROC mailed

4/29/13 - I-751 Package delivered by USPS to VSC

5/12/13 - NOA in the mail (dated 4/30/13)

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RICARDO4EVA2   194

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Hi everyone! grateful for your help...

How do you recommend we pay the fees for AOS? separate checks for i-130 and 485? Or just one check? I could not really figure that out from USCIS

one check.

Current cut off date F2A - Current 

Brother's Journey (F2A) - PD Dec 30, 2010


Dec 30 2010 - Notice of Action 1 (NOA1)
May 12 2011 - Notice of Action 2 (NOA2)
May 23 2011 - NVC case # Assigned
Nov 17 2011 - COA / I-864 received
Nov 18 2011 - Sent COA
Apr 30 2012 - Pay AOS fee
Oct 15 2012 - Pay IV fee
Oct 25 2012 - Sent AOS/IV Package
Oct 29 2012 - Pkg Delivered
Dec 24 2012 - Case Complete
May 17 2013 - Interview-Approved

July 19 2013 - Enter the USA

"... Answer when you are called..."

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Little_My   464

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Finland
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Umm.. Isn't it two? Separate checks for I-130 and I-485, I don't think you can combine those. The I-130 check is for $420, and the I-485 check is for $985 for Filing fee and $85 biometrics fee. Those you can combine, meaning..

I-130: Check for $420

I-485: Check for $1,070 (filing fee and biometrics)

Adjustment of Status from F-1 to Legal Permanent Resident

02/11/2011 Married at Manhattan City Hall

03/03/2011 - Day 0 - AOS -package mailed to Chicago Lockbox

03/04/2011 - Day 1 - AOS -package signed for at USCIS

03/09/2011 - Day 6 - E-mail notification received for all petitions

03/10/2011 - Day 7 - Checks cashed

03/11/2011 - Day 8 - NOA 1 received for all 4 forms

03/21/2011 - Day 18 - Biometrics letter received, biometrics scheduled for 04/14/2011

03/31/2011 - Day 28 - Successful walk-in biometrics done

05/12/2011 - Day 70 - EAD Arrived, issued on 05/02

06/14/2011 - Day 103 - E-mail notice: Interview letter mailed, interview scheduled for July 20th

07/20/2011 - Day 139 - Interview at Federal Plaza USCIS location

07/22/2011 - Day 141 - E-mail approval notice received (Card production)

07/27/2011 - Day 146 - 2nd Card Production Email received

07/28/2011 - Day 147 - Post-Decision Activity Email from USCIS

08/04/2011 - Day 154 - Husband returns home from abroad; Welcome Letter and GC have arrived in the mail

("Resident since" date on the GC is 07/20/2011

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RICARDO4EVA2   194

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Umm.. Isn't it two? Separate checks for I-130 and I-485, I don't think you can combine those. The I-130 check is for $420, and the I-485 check is for $985 for Filing fee and $85 biometrics fee. Those you can combine, meaning..

I-130: Check for $420

I-485: Check for $1,070 (filing fee and biometrics)

well it's being filled together ; concurrently why not? Unless someone else will jump on this question. BUT most will pay he/she should send in two different payments because it's two different applications BUT if you write what the check is for in the provided section on the check then what is to be questioned..?

All in ALL one check can be submitted end of story/issue.

Current cut off date F2A - Current 

Brother's Journey (F2A) - PD Dec 30, 2010


Dec 30 2010 - Notice of Action 1 (NOA1)
May 12 2011 - Notice of Action 2 (NOA2)
May 23 2011 - NVC case # Assigned
Nov 17 2011 - COA / I-864 received
Nov 18 2011 - Sent COA
Apr 30 2012 - Pay AOS fee
Oct 15 2012 - Pay IV fee
Oct 25 2012 - Sent AOS/IV Package
Oct 29 2012 - Pkg Delivered
Dec 24 2012 - Case Complete
May 17 2013 - Interview-Approved

July 19 2013 - Enter the USA

"... Answer when you are called..."

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: United Kingdom
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Umm.. Isn't it two? Separate checks for I-130 and I-485, I don't think you can combine those. The I-130 check is for $420, and the I-485 check is for $985 for Filing fee and $85 biometrics fee. Those you can combine, meaning..

I-130: Check for $420

I-485: Check for $1,070 (filing fee and biometrics)

I plan to make payment with one check for $420 and another for $1070 simply because although concurrent I am pretty sure I have read some posts about their package being rejected for one check combined whereas I have not read of a package being rejected for two checks.

MAke it easy for the person who will be dealing with your application with 2 separate checks.

03/09/2011 AOS Application Sent.
03/11/2011 (Day 0) Application Received
03/16/2011 (Day 7) NOA 1 (Text Email)+ (Checks Cashed)
03/19/2011 (Day 10) Hard Copy of NOA 1
03/28/2011 (Day 19) Biometrics letter 4/8/2011
04/08/2011 (Day 30) Successful Biometrics for I-765/I-485
05/13/2011 (Day 65) EAD received in the mail
05/14/2011 (Day 66) Email confirming EAD approved (Case updated online TOUCH)
05/20/2011 (Day 72) SSN In the Mail.

09/08/2011 (Day 200 ) Email notification of Interview.
10/11/2011 Interview at 26 Federal Plaza, NY!
Interviewed and Am expecting RFEs!
10/13/2011 (Day ***) Received RFE-- Requesting that I provide documentation to prove I was never married in Uk or Illin
02/11/2012 (Day ***) Service request..Told its being reviewed by supervisor

24th March 2012!!!!!!!!!!! Email notifiying me of CARD IN PRODUCTION
03/26/2012 (Day 376) Emails confirming that my I-130 and I-485 have been approved.

4/2/2012 Green Card In Hand!

Unbelievable that my journey took this long but Im thankful

Next Stop Premed...Yup!

3/24/2014 Application for conditions to be removed

9/22/2014 APPROVED without interview.

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Harpa Timsah   13,258

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Not sure if one would be accepted, so make it two separate checks for each application. (Trust us, we actually filed these forms! lol)

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

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RICARDO4EVA2   194

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MAke it easy for the person who will be dealing with your application with 2 separate checks.

It does not make things any easier or harder

Not sure if one would be accepted, so make it two separate checks for each application. (Trust us, we actually filed these forms! lol)

Guess that is why I am here. One check WILL be accepted. Since you're NOT sure I'm here to tell you and everyone else - yes it will be accepted. The poster just needs to make sure ALL the applications are completely filled out which is the EXPECTATION/S set-fourth by USCIS.

Current cut off date F2A - Current 

Brother's Journey (F2A) - PD Dec 30, 2010


Dec 30 2010 - Notice of Action 1 (NOA1)
May 12 2011 - Notice of Action 2 (NOA2)
May 23 2011 - NVC case # Assigned
Nov 17 2011 - COA / I-864 received
Nov 18 2011 - Sent COA
Apr 30 2012 - Pay AOS fee
Oct 15 2012 - Pay IV fee
Oct 25 2012 - Sent AOS/IV Package
Oct 29 2012 - Pkg Delivered
Dec 24 2012 - Case Complete
May 17 2013 - Interview-Approved

July 19 2013 - Enter the USA

"... Answer when you are called..."

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Harpa Timsah   13,258

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It does not make things any easier or harder

Guess that is why I am here. One check WILL be accepted. Since you're NOT sure I'm here to tell you and everyone else - yes it will be accepted. The poster just needs to make sure ALL the applications are completely filled out which is the EXPECTATION/S set-fourth by USCIS.

Do you have proof of this? I remember looking it over and that the checks are meant to be separate. I do not have time to comb through the instructions (nor do I care to) hence the qualification. Have you actually filed a concurrent application?

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

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RICARDO4EVA2   194

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Do you have proof of this? I remember looking it over and that the checks are meant to be separate. I do not have time to comb through the instructions (nor do I care to) hence the qualification. Have you actually filed a concurrent application?

definitely have proof. .. it's simple. Any by the way those who pay using 2 checks/money order are those who are just insecure with the work/case they are about to submit. Knowledge is the key to an approved case. Even thou you don't care and a quick answer might have been given I gave the person the proper answer 8 hours ago and here to validate once more.

Fees

  • Read the form instructions for complete payment details.
  • We suggest that you use a separate check or money order for each application in the package and biometric fees. If a single check is submitted for multiple applications and one of the applications must be rejected, then all applications will be rejected. The Lockbox can not accept overpayment and make partial refunds.

source - http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3faf2c1a6855d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

Hi everyone! grateful for your help...

How do you recommend we pay the fees for AOS? separate checks for i-130 and 485? Or just one check? I could not really figure that out from USCIS

please review for your own sake.

Enjoy

Current cut off date F2A - Current 

Brother's Journey (F2A) - PD Dec 30, 2010


Dec 30 2010 - Notice of Action 1 (NOA1)
May 12 2011 - Notice of Action 2 (NOA2)
May 23 2011 - NVC case # Assigned
Nov 17 2011 - COA / I-864 received
Nov 18 2011 - Sent COA
Apr 30 2012 - Pay AOS fee
Oct 15 2012 - Pay IV fee
Oct 25 2012 - Sent AOS/IV Package
Oct 29 2012 - Pkg Delivered
Dec 24 2012 - Case Complete
May 17 2013 - Interview-Approved

July 19 2013 - Enter the USA

"... Answer when you are called..."

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Harpa Timsah Grand Master

Harpa Timsah   13,258

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I really think your tone is too hostile. If you have proof to back up your claim, by all means enlighten us, but no need to give advice on how to be successful or make rude comments about our reading comprehension abilities.

From what you quote, it seems two checks are better, particularly this part.

"We suggest that you use a separate check or money order for each application in the package and biometric fees"

although it is a suggestion, not a mandate.

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

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RICARDO4EVA2   194

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I really think your tone is too hostile. If you have proof to back up your claim, by all means enlighten us, but no need to give advice on how to be successful or make rude comments about our reading comprehension abilities.

From what you quote, it seems two checks are better, particularly this part.

"We suggest that you use a separate check or money order for each application in the package and biometric fees"

although it is a suggestion, not a mandate.

IF you have a problem .. an issue with my reply then there is a solution. By all means I encourage you to hit the report button which WILL be located on the left likely below this very message. if there is a claim then I'm certain it will be addressed they are good like that.

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Current cut off date F2A - Current 

Brother's Journey (F2A) - PD Dec 30, 2010


Dec 30 2010 - Notice of Action 1 (NOA1)
May 12 2011 - Notice of Action 2 (NOA2)
May 23 2011 - NVC case # Assigned
Nov 17 2011 - COA / I-864 received
Nov 18 2011 - Sent COA
Apr 30 2012 - Pay AOS fee
Oct 15 2012 - Pay IV fee
Oct 25 2012 - Sent AOS/IV Package
Oct 29 2012 - Pkg Delivered
Dec 24 2012 - Case Complete
May 17 2013 - Interview-Approved

July 19 2013 - Enter the USA

"... Answer when you are called..."

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those who pay using 2 checks/money order are those who are just insecure with the work/case they are about to submit. Knowledge is the key to an approved case.

This is the only issue I have with your answer. Everything else is fine, but really, there is no reason to conclude folks that pay with two checks are "insecure".

USCIS makes a great suggestion to pay with separate checks just in case they find an issue with one of the forms.

ROC

04/15/2013 - Day 00 - Sent: ROC package

04/17/2013 - Day 02 - Delivered: ROC package

05/02/2013 - Day 17 - Check cashed

05/03/2013 - Day 18 - Received: NOA1 - dated 04/18/2013

05/09/2013 - Day 24 - Received: Biometrics appointment - hardcopy

06/03/2011 - Day 49 - Successful walk-in for biometrics

08/14/2013 - Day 121 - Notification: Card Production

08/22/2013 - Day 129 - Received: THE CARD

AOS

02/15/2011 - Day 00 - Sent: AOS package

02/17/2011 - Day 02 - Delivered: AOS package

02/23/2011 - Day 08 - Received: Electronic notification

02/24/2011 - Day 09 - Checks cashed

02/28/2011 - Day 13 - Received: NOA1

03/03/2011 - Day 16 - Received: Biometrics appointment - hardcopy

03/09/2011 - Day 22 - Successful walk-in for biometrics

04/20/2011 - Day 64 - Notification: EAD Card / Document Production

04/25/2011 - Day 69 - Second Notification: EAD Card / Document Production

04/26/2011 - Day 70 - Notification: EAD Post Decision

04/27/2011 - Day 71 - Touched: EAD

04/28/2011 - Day 72 - Received: EAD/AP combo card

06/09/2011 - Day 114 - Notification: Interview scheduled for July 14th

06/11/2011 - Day 116 - Received: Interview appointment for July 14th - hardcopy

07/14/2011 - Day 149 - Interview: APPROVED

07/15/2011 - Day 150 - Notification: Card / Document Production

07/18/2011 - Day 153 - Received: I-130 and I-485 approvals - hardcopy

07/25/2011 - Day 160 - Received: THE CARD

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RICARDO4EVA2   194

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Jamaica
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This is the only issue I have with your answer. Everything else is fine, but really, there is no reason to conclude folks that pay with two checks are "insecure".

USCIS makes a great suggestion to pay with separate checks just in case they find an issue with one of the forms.

well - then payment withone check and knowing there will not be an problem should be the thought. (just an answer here not to you)

If the payment is correct forms are FILLED out correctly then there will not be a problem.

Current cut off date F2A - Current 

Brother's Journey (F2A) - PD Dec 30, 2010


Dec 30 2010 - Notice of Action 1 (NOA1)
May 12 2011 - Notice of Action 2 (NOA2)
May 23 2011 - NVC case # Assigned
Nov 17 2011 - COA / I-864 received
Nov 18 2011 - Sent COA
Apr 30 2012 - Pay AOS fee
Oct 15 2012 - Pay IV fee
Oct 25 2012 - Sent AOS/IV Package
Oct 29 2012 - Pkg Delivered
Dec 24 2012 - Case Complete
May 17 2013 - Interview-Approved

July 19 2013 - Enter the USA

"... Answer when you are called..."

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Myopia Rising Star

Myopia   93

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: United Kingdom
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I really think your tone is too hostile. If you have proof to back up your claim, by all means enlighten us, but no need to give advice on how to be successful or make rude comments about our reading comprehension abilities.

From what you quote, it seems two checks are better, particularly this part.

"We suggest that you use a separate check or money order for each application in the package and biometric fees"

although it is a suggestion, not a mandate.

Hear! Hear!

03/09/2011 AOS Application Sent.
03/11/2011 (Day 0) Application Received
03/16/2011 (Day 7) NOA 1 (Text Email)+ (Checks Cashed)
03/19/2011 (Day 10) Hard Copy of NOA 1
03/28/2011 (Day 19) Biometrics letter 4/8/2011
04/08/2011 (Day 30) Successful Biometrics for I-765/I-485
05/13/2011 (Day 65) EAD received in the mail
05/14/2011 (Day 66) Email confirming EAD approved (Case updated online TOUCH)
05/20/2011 (Day 72) SSN In the Mail.

09/08/2011 (Day 200 ) Email notification of Interview.
10/11/2011 Interview at 26 Federal Plaza, NY!
Interviewed and Am expecting RFEs!
10/13/2011 (Day ***) Received RFE-- Requesting that I provide documentation to prove I was never married in Uk or Illin
02/11/2012 (Day ***) Service request..Told its being reviewed by supervisor

24th March 2012!!!!!!!!!!! Email notifiying me of CARD IN PRODUCTION
03/26/2012 (Day 376) Emails confirming that my I-130 and I-485 have been approved.

4/2/2012 Green Card In Hand!

Unbelievable that my journey took this long but Im thankful

Next Stop Premed...Yup!

3/24/2014 Application for conditions to be removed

9/22/2014 APPROVED without interview.

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Myopia   93

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: United Kingdom
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definitely have proof. .. it's simple. Any by the way those who pay using 2 checks/money order are those who are just insecure with the work/case they are about to submit. Knowledge is the key to an approved case. Even thou you don't care and a quick answer might have been given I gave the person the proper answer 8 hours ago and here to validate once more.

That is a negative. I am far from insecure. Do you know how many hours I have put into getting everything "just right"? Multiply your 8 hours by about 100 and thats an approximate. Don't assume anything about why people do what they do. I could just as easily say that you are arrogant and boorish but that would be unfair. :innocent:

Don't overstep the mark.

We are here to help not to be patronizing to fellow members. You need to take a long hard drink of takeiteasyandbecool. :whistle:

Insecure? My eye.

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03/09/2011 AOS Application Sent.
03/11/2011 (Day 0) Application Received
03/16/2011 (Day 7) NOA 1 (Text Email)+ (Checks Cashed)
03/19/2011 (Day 10) Hard Copy of NOA 1
03/28/2011 (Day 19) Biometrics letter 4/8/2011
04/08/2011 (Day 30) Successful Biometrics for I-765/I-485
05/13/2011 (Day 65) EAD received in the mail
05/14/2011 (Day 66) Email confirming EAD approved (Case updated online TOUCH)
05/20/2011 (Day 72) SSN In the Mail.

09/08/2011 (Day 200 ) Email notification of Interview.
10/11/2011 Interview at 26 Federal Plaza, NY!
Interviewed and Am expecting RFEs!
10/13/2011 (Day ***) Received RFE-- Requesting that I provide documentation to prove I was never married in Uk or Illin
02/11/2012 (Day ***) Service request..Told its being reviewed by supervisor

24th March 2012!!!!!!!!!!! Email notifiying me of CARD IN PRODUCTION
03/26/2012 (Day 376) Emails confirming that my I-130 and I-485 have been approved.

4/2/2012 Green Card In Hand!

Unbelievable that my journey took this long but Im thankful

Next Stop Premed...Yup!

3/24/2014 Application for conditions to be removed

9/22/2014 APPROVED without interview.

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