AOS/EAD filing confused about "Place of Last Entry into the U.S."

[Dan2023 26]

Hi friends,

this question is confusing me after reading so many articles online

"Place of Last Entry into the U.S"

reason being I came via Etihad Airlines and was stamped at AUH airport (my I 94 mentions AUH)

however no stamping was done when I entered US at JFK airport New york.

I know Port of Entry for me would be AUH eventhough its not US soil. However will Place of Last Entry into the U.S be same ????

[Pitaya 2,577]

Welcome to the forum.

Interpret and answer the question literally.

It helps everyone that uses, or is helped by the forum. It also enables other forum members to quickly provide appropriate responses specific to your particular place on your immigration journey.

Good luck on your immigration journey.

Edited May 13, 2016 by Pitaya

[newacct 688]

Yes, put Abu Dhabi

[Dan2023 26]

Yes, put Abu Dhabi

See thats no US and that confuses me because it says Place of Last entry in US

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

AHU is a US Preclearance facility. http://www.etihad.com/en-us/before-you-fly/us-preclearance/

If it seems weird you could put both, like write AHU/JFK.

[Dan2023 26]

AHU is a US Preclearance facility. http://www.etihad.com/en-us/before-you-fly/us-preclearance/

If it seems weird you could put both, like write AHU/JFK.

Hi Harpa,

thats what I read online as well. I just hate to get RFE for this silly question and thats why I want to 100% sure

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

No one gets an RFE for this question; don't worry. The question is obviously flawed if abu dhabi is the right answer . I would put Abu Dhabi/New York, personally. If you are even more worried, you could explain in a supplement.

[Dan2023 26]

No one gets an RFE for this question; don't worry. The question is obviously flawed if abu dhabi is the right answer . I would put Abu Dhabi/New York, personally. If you are even more worried, you could explain in a supplement.

Thanks Harpa I will do the same and provide supplement

Also had a query about G325a

my wife (US citizen) is also filling G325a to be sent along with mine.

She has been here for last 12 years so should she really fill out :

"Applicants last address outside the United States of more than 1 year"

"Last occupation abroad"

Also the last box which says "Applicant: Print your name and Alien Registration Number in the box outlined by heavy border below."

should this me my name or her name ????

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

You are the applicant, not her. But this is another instance of the form not being exactly clear for your situation. Remember these are multi purpose forms and can't by their nature be so specific since everyone's circumstances are different.

So, personally, I would put her last address abroad even though I don't think it's needed, but it doesn't hurt. I think they want your address as the immigrant mainly for security checks.

But for the put a name in the box part, I would put your name on her form, since you are the applicant for I-485 and the G-325a is for that.

[Dan2023 26]

You are the applicant, not her. But this is another instance of the form not being exactly clear for your situation. Remember these are multi purpose forms and can't by their nature be so specific since everyone's circumstances are different.

So, personally, I would put her last address abroad even though I don't think it's needed, but it doesn't hurt. I think they want your address as the immigrant mainly for security checks.

But for the put a name in the box part, I would put your name on her form, since you are the applicant for I-485 and the G-325a is for that.

uhuh did you put your husbands name on your G325a last section when filing AOS for him ?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

uhuh did you put your husbands name on your G325a last section when filing AOS for him ?

I don't recall that question so I think the form has been updated. You could also put your wife's name and N/A for a-number. They are most interested in your biographic details and little things like this they can correct if it's wrong. I know this because there is a question about where you will file AOS. I put "Chicago Lockbox" and other people put their local office and no one ever had a problem. Those answers can't both be right, catch my drift?

Edited May 13, 2016 by Harpa Timsah

[newacct 688]

my wife (US citizen) is also filling G325a to be sent along with mine.

Why?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Why?

Ahh, good point. Stand alone I-485 doesn't need one from the USC.

[Dan2023 26]

Ahh, good point. Stand alone I-485 doesn't need one from the USC.

as she is sponsoring me based on marriage ???

[newacct 688]

You are filing I-485 based on K-1. I-485 just requires G-325A from the immigrant.

You may be confusing it with the I-130 used to petition relatives; where a I-130 for a spouse requires a G-325A each from the petitioner and beneficiary. You are not doing I-130.