OPT visa to 1-485 adjustment of status

[Little_My 464]

Visa number is the number in red, on your physical visa which is attached to your passport. The number on your I-94 number is different.

Where are you putting the date on your I-20? I don't remember the forms asking for that.. but maybe they do. In that case, use the latest one, since if you have two the most recent one would be the one that is current. The old ones are no longer valid when a new i-20 is issued - though you should always keep ALL your I-20s for your records. But the latest one is the one you would use.

[meganandrocco 0]

Well i am on an student visa and now the OPT program but i only received an I-94 and I-20 .... i wonder where my visa is? what doe sit look like?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Canadians have a different situation from what I understand, they get a I-120 but not an actual visa... they just apply for "student status" with their I-120 at the border.

[meganandrocco 0]

Canadians have a different situation from what I understand, they get a I-120 but not an actual visa... they just apply for "student status" with their I-120 at the border.

yes that is exactly what i did... so what would i put in that space?

[Little_My 464]

Aaaa.. Did not know that! Yes, apparently Canadians do not actually need the F1 visa to come to study to the US, but they are nonetheless admitted under F1 status. Did your passport get stamped when you crossed the border? Does the stamp state anything about F1 status and/or have a number?

You could try asking this question in the Canada regional forum, I'm sure someone here knows what to answer to that question when you're a Canadian under F1 status!

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

I am not sure either... it might be just "none." Best to ask the Canada Regional forum on that one.

And I meant I-20, but I guess I am so used to typing I-130, I-131 etc I just did it automatically... man.... muscle memory...

[meganandrocco 0]

ok i am a little afraid to keep asking questions as i was attacke din another thread that i made but you guys have been amazing really reakky truly saving my life....

i am putting together my packets... i vaguely remember someone saying or maybe me reading that you ae to write something in the corner of each sheet in the packet? is this true and if so what do i write?

should i write what everything is in pen in the corner?

thank thank thank thank thank you

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

No need to write anything in the corner...

[CC90 90]

it might be just "none."

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[Little_My 464]

People tend to often go a bit overboard with this process, which is understandable - it's stressfull, complicated, frustrating, hugely important, scary, confusing, and a million other things all at once - but in the midst of all those emotions, try to remember that in the end, it is just about filling out paperwork, paying attention to detail, and most importantly - following common sense throughout the process.

You'll read many things and ideas and suggestions about how to go about this process, what to include with the paperwork and what not to include, what to write and what not to write, and some of it will be great advice and the rest very often complete cr**. Ultimately, what is not asked for in the official instructions of each of those forms that you are filling out is not required. If those forms don't ask you to write something on the corner of each sheet of paper you send - then it is not required. If you choose to write something anyway - assuming it's not a four letter word directed to the IO who is processing your case - you will not be denied because of that. If you want to send 150 pictures along with your application, you can - and you will not be denied because of that - but you do not have to. Just think of what the IO who is assigned to your case would want to see in an application: forms that are filled out clearly and correctly, according to instructions, with the supportive documentation that is asked for in the instructions, in a logical order, and preferable with a cover letter that clearly states what is there so that he/she can immediately see if a certain document was included or not.

It's a drainign process - and it's easy to lose faith in your own ability to read, understand and follow instructions because there are SO many different opinions floating around and people always claim that they have the right answer while others are wrong - but just trust yourself. If you vaguely remember reading somewhere that you absolutely should do XYZ in regards to this application, pull out the official instructions - if those do not state that you should do XYZ, then it is not required! Relax, take a deep breath, have a cup of coffee. I'm sure you'll be just fine

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Great post Little_My.

[CC90 90]

and most importantly - following common sense throughout the process.

Thank you.

[meganandrocco 0]

ok just got back from post office got passport photos and money orders

2 questions about money orders

for the i-485 fee of 1070 i had to get one of 1000 and one of 70 because they do not do them over 1000 will this be okay?

for the to part do i put the chicago lockbox address?

thank you i think i can see the light at the end of the tunnel

[meganandrocco 0]

oh and on i-485 where it says c/o in care of???? what does that mean?

thank you so much Little My for your post it was so lovely

[meganandrocco 0]

last one i swear... do i submit two passport photos with my i-765 which is a renewal and i have already included three passport photos already i only have one left