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Leaving boxes blank on I-130 and I-485 forms

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Dewave2   17

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Hey guys, me again!

So, Ive been doing some research and I seem to be getting completely conflicting information. It is regarding leaving empty boxes on all of the forms Im filling out.

So for example, I don't have a middle name, and on all my forms, I have just been leaving the box blank. Looking at various sources though, a lot are saying that no box should be left blank and something should be entered?

Also, say for example any questions asking you about former husband and wives. I have just been putting none in the first block, and leaving all the other boxes for date of birth, city and country, date and place of marriage, and the like completely blank. But once again, I have seen other sources filling out all the other boxes with N/A

Is there a general consensus on whether all of the boxes should be filled in with something, or can I just leave them blank as I have been?

Thanks again!

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Leatherneck   693

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By placing a N/A in each box, there is no doubt you did not overlook the question.

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PinkMelody   1

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About previous marriage, I put N/A. I don't have middle name either. I just left it empty.

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09/05/2005 - Entered US with J-1

04/16/2006 - Met my husband

04/11/2007 - AOS from J-1 to B-2

07/10/2007 - Out of Status

08/26/2011 - Husband became USC through naturalization

10/12/2011 - We got married!

12/03/2011 - Sent AOS package(I-130, I-485, I-765) to Chicago Lockbox

12/05/2011 - Delivery confirmation via USPS

12/16/2011 - Received emails for I-130, I-485

12/22/2011 - Received NOA in mail for I-130, I-485 dated 12/16/2011

12/23/2011 - Received rejected I-765 due to missing signature

12/24/2011 - Received biometrics appointment on 01/09/2012 dated 12/20/2011

12/27/2011 - Reapplied I-765

12/29/2011 - I-765 has been delivered by USPS confirmation

01/04/2012 - Walk-in biometrics done

01/11/2012 - Received NOA in mail for I-765 dated 12/30/2011

02/01/2012 - Received text/email for I-765, Card/Document Production

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Dewave2 Enthusiast

Dewave2   17

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About previous marriage, I put N/A. I don't have middle name either. I just left it empty.

Hey Pink Melody,

However, did you put N/A in every single box available? Or did you just put N/A in the first?

AOS Journey

Day 0 - 07/10/2012 - AOS package (I-130,I-485, I-175) mailed to Chicago with FedEx.

Day 1 - 07/11/2012 - Confirmation from FedEx that package arrived and was signed for.

Day 3 - 07/13/2012 - Text confirmation from USCIS of receipt.

Day 4 - 07/14/2012 - Online banking shows that cheques were cashed.

Day 9 - 07/19/2012 - Received 3 out of 3 NOA letters in the post.

Day 11 - 07/21/2012 - Received biometrics appointment letter, appointed set for 08/07/2012.

Day 16 - 07/26/2012 - Completed biometrics walk in.

Day 56 - 09/04/2012 - Received text notification to state that my EAD has been ordered into production.

Day 59 - 09/07/2012 - Received 2nd text notification to state that my EAD has been ordered into production.

Day 62 - 09/10/2012 - Text notification that EAD has been mailed.

Day 64 - 09/12/2012 - EAD received in the mail.

Harpa Timsah Grand Master

Harpa Timsah   13,258

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Sometimes there are questions with sub-questions related to it. For instance, if they ask about a previous marriage, and you put N/A, you don't need to also put N/a for "date of marriage" or "date of divorce" or whatever. Just put N/A in the first box and blank for subsequent related questions. It's not mysterious or arbitrary, make sure you answer each question. If you answer No for say, 17, then 17a and 17b don't need answers about what you said "No" for. Make sure you do answer every question though.

For the middle name try a line "---------".

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ROC:
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2/06/13: APPROVED!

Dewave2 Enthusiast

Dewave2   17

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Thanks Harpa,

Thats exactly the information I was looking for. Just needed some clarification. Every question is definitely answered, I just didn't want to go in filling every last little box with N/A just for the sake of it, I couldn't really see how that would be of any benefit!

AOS Journey

Day 0 - 07/10/2012 - AOS package (I-130,I-485, I-175) mailed to Chicago with FedEx.

Day 1 - 07/11/2012 - Confirmation from FedEx that package arrived and was signed for.

Day 3 - 07/13/2012 - Text confirmation from USCIS of receipt.

Day 4 - 07/14/2012 - Online banking shows that cheques were cashed.

Day 9 - 07/19/2012 - Received 3 out of 3 NOA letters in the post.

Day 11 - 07/21/2012 - Received biometrics appointment letter, appointed set for 08/07/2012.

Day 16 - 07/26/2012 - Completed biometrics walk in.

Day 56 - 09/04/2012 - Received text notification to state that my EAD has been ordered into production.

Day 59 - 09/07/2012 - Received 2nd text notification to state that my EAD has been ordered into production.

Day 62 - 09/10/2012 - Text notification that EAD has been mailed.

Day 64 - 09/12/2012 - EAD received in the mail.

Harpa Timsah Grand Master

Harpa Timsah   13,258

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Dewave: I think some people advise that because some applicants don't understand how to fill out forms, and can't differentiate between different questions. It is a "safer" method for someone who is prone to make mistakes, and it's not wrong, but it's also not required. But, if you can understand how to fill out a form, you don't need to do anything spectacular - just fill out the form. Make sense?

For instance, I just saw a post of someone who forgot to fill in "County, City and State" on their petition.. I mean, really?

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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