A.O.S. Please Help So I dont Get Another RFE

[glazierguy 20]

Well we have finally reached the next step. I had an RFE originally with the I-129, and do not want that again. I have all my forms in front of me and am starting the painfull process. So far I have one main question.....whenever they ask for family name, is that my wifes maiden name? which is on her passport, or do we now put her new last name since we are married? Iam filling out forms I-864, G-325A, and I-485. I think that is all the forms I will need. I downloaded them off the USCIS website. I-864 says its expired already 3/31/15, I-485 expires 6/30/15, and G-325A expired on 2/28/15. So I hope all these forms will be good even though two of them have expired dates on them. Thanks for all your help.......

[glazierguy 20]

Also is "NOA2" my I-197 notice of action approval notice for my I-129F ?

[glazierguy 20]

ok nevermind, ill figure it out myself, i never understand why so many people bother to read members posts, then do nothing to help.

[pandainamerica 6]

We are happy to help, but first you have to show you have done your homework. You would want to apply for the combo EAD/AP card (i765 + i131) as well, so she can apply for a SSN and a driver's license sooner. It is 'free' if you submit the EAD/AP forms at the same time with the rest of the AOS forms.

Have you discussed with your wife whether to change her family name? You did not specify where the marriage was recorded, but assuming your marriage certificate is from Oregon and she wants her family name changed, her new name must have been listed on the marriage certificate.

[tolitzpogi 37]

You on a deadline glazierguy? How about waiting more than 2 hours for an answer? Not all of us are in front of our computers on Memorial Day... see, you didn't even say thanks to the person who answered you above and it's already been more than 10 hours since he answered you

If your wife changed her last name to yours after you got married, then you use THAT last name in all your forms. Otherwise, use the last name she is using right now.

The forms aren't expired for you to use, it's an internal deadline that means the forms are due to be updated soon, but you can still use them just fine. And as panda said, file for I-765 & I-131 as well, they're both free when filed with the I-485, and it'll allow your wife to work or travel outside the country before she receives her temp green card.

Let us know if this helps... and again, patience grasshopper...

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Also is "NOA2" my I-197 notice of action approval notice for my I-129F ?

The NOA2 referred to here is the approval notice for your I-129F which is form I-797, not I-197.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

ok nevermind, ill figure it out myself, i never understand why so many people bother to read members posts, then do nothing to help.

Have you thought about that they just may not know all the answers ?

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos AOS guide, also look at the example forms.

[glazierguy 20]

where do you see the I-765 is free???? if you go to the gov. site it says its 380.00

[avrora9002 21]

where do you see the I-765 is free???? if you go to the gov. site it says its 380.00

That fee is waived if you file it together with the I-485

[glazierguy 20]

I cant see where it says its waived, but thanks.

[YouAndMeForever 1,022]

I cant see where it says its waived, but thanks.

where do you see the I-765 is free???? if you go to the gov. site it says its 380.00

"Q5. How much does this card cost?

A5. If you submitted an application for adjustment of status on or after July 30, 2007 (or on or after August 18, 2007, for employment-based cases), you will pay only one fee to file Form I-485, Form I-765 and Form I-131. The fee for Form I-485 is $1,070, ($985 plus $85 biometric fee), and there is no separate fee for Forms I-765 and I-131 associated with a Form I-485. For those cases that were filed under the old fee structure, the costs for this card will equal the combined costs of filing Forms I-131 and I-765, which is a total of $740. Visit www.uscis.gov/fees for more information."

More info here: http://www.uscis.gov/news/questions-and-answers/uscis-issue-employment-authorization-and-advance-parole-card-adjustment-status-applicants-questions-and-answers

Edited May 27, 2015 by YouAndMeForever

[Zedayn 485]

where do you see the I-765 is free???? if you go to the gov. site it says its 380.00

From the I-765 instructions, bottom of page 10 in the left column: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-765instr.pdf

NOTE: If you filed Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, as of July 30, 2007, and you paid the Form I-485 filing fee, no fee is required to also file a request for employment authorization on Form I-765.

From the I-485 page on USCIS, first paragraph after the chart: http://www.uscis.gov/i-485

Please note that, if you file Form I-485 to adjust your status as a permanent resident on or after July 30, 2007, no additional fee is required to also file an application for employment authorization on Form I-765 and/or advance parole on Form I-131. You may file these forms together. If you choose to file the I-765 and/or I-131 separately after July 30, 2007, you must also submit a copy of your I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt as evidence of the filing of an I-485. If you filed your Form I-485 prior to July 30, 2007, you must pay the fees associated with Forms I-765 and/or I-131 when you file.

Edited May 27, 2015 by Zedayn

[glazierguy 20]

thank you

[glazierguy 20]

I must be blind I dont see the free filing of the I131, i see the other one for work

[Zedayn 485]

I must be blind I dont see the free filing of the I131, i see the other one for work

I copied the relevant part from my previous post below, so you can see where it says about the I-131.

From the I-485 page on USCIS, first paragraph after the chart: http://www.uscis.gov/i-485

Please note that, if you file Form I-485 to adjust your status as a permanent resident on or after July 30, 2007, no additional fee is required to also file an application for employment authorization on Form I-765 and/or advance parole on Form I-131. You may file these forms together. If you choose to file the I-765 and/or I-131 separately after July 30, 2007, you must also submit a copy of your I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt as evidence of the filing of an I-485. If you filed your Form I-485 prior to July 30, 2007, you must pay the fees associated with Forms I-765 and/or I-131 when you file.

In addition, you can find the same notation about the fee being waived in the I-131 instructions, bottom of page 10 and top of page 11. http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-131instr.pdf

NOTE: If you filed Form I-485 on or after July 30, 2007, and you paid the I-485 application fee required, then no fee is required to file a request for an Advance Parole Document....