Where to file??

[mthornto88 10]

Hi, first off I must say this site is fantastic. People are so helpful and it makes this whole process so easy.

Here is my situation. I married my wife here in the Boston, MA back in July. She is here on a B1/B2 visa. I have followed the guides and gotten the I-130 packet together as well as the I-485 packet. Do I mail these packets to my local service center(Vermont) or I do make an appointment via infopass to go to my local office which would be Boston. My situation is a little different so I am not sure where to go.

Thanks for any help in advance.

Mike

[sjoefl01 1]

I thought you were supposed to file to Chicago. I know this is the case for filing K visa adjustments. Hopefully you will get a better answer answer from someone that actually knows what they are talking about.

[nemu 0]

The guide most appropriate for you is "Step-by-Step Guide on How to File an I-130 for a Spouse Inside the US" has Where to File Everything section.

It says,

...Applicants are required to mail applications to a national mailbox as stated on the forms (not your local USCIS office)...

Edited November 3, 2006 by nemu

[mthornto88 10]

The guide most appropriate for you is "Step-by-Step Guide on How to File an I-130 for a Spouse Inside the US" has Where to File Everything section.

It says,

...Applicants are required to mail applications to a national mailbox as stated on the forms (not your local USCIS office)...

Hi nemu, I followed that guide. But also in the guide it states this and this is where I get confused.

"When filing the I-130 petition with spouse in the US, you should file your petition with a local CIS office. You may either show up in person early in the morning, schedule an appointment date as some CIS offices only take appointments, or mail in your paperwork to your local CIS office.

To find which office you should file your paperwork with and what their hours and procedures are; go to: CIS Offices by State

For CIS Office processing times go to: WAITING TIMES FOR CIS DISTRICT OFFICES"

So which should I do. File to the mailbox or go in person? Or does that statement mean only file the I-130 in person and the I-485 should be mailed?

Thanks,

Mike

[nemu 0]

Chicago lockbox.

Technically, you are filing I-485 with concurrent I-130 ( you can also file I-765, EAD, and I-131 , AP, at this time ). All go to the mailbox.

Family-Based Applications

If you are filing for lawful permanent resident status based on a family relationship with a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent

resident, file your I-485 at:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

[mthornto88 10]

Chicago lockbox.

Technically, you are filing I-485 with concurrent I-130 ( you can also file I-765, EAD, and I-131 , AP, at this time ). All go to the mailbox.

Family-Based Applications

If you are filing for lawful permanent resident status based on a family relationship with a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent

resident, file your I-485 at:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

Thanks!! That's what I thought. Just wanted clarification.