FORM I-912 - Request For Fee Waiver

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If u read the instructions for I-912. Uu cannot file a fee waiver for I-485. 

[WinterRose 2]

21 hours ago, p-ana said:

You can file for the i130 first then i485 but not the later first.

you don't need to send the medical with the i485 docs, if you read on uscis.gov it says it can be taken to interview

Okay, thank you. Oh, I thought I had to file my husband's physical examination along with the packet. Or, at least I was told by the lady at an agency that handed me the forms.

[WinterRose 2]

16 hours ago, geowrian said:

If the I-485 is accepted but not approved, then he will be out of legal status in the US and become deportable. Depending on why the I-485 is denied, refiling may not be possible...only trying to appeal the decision. But if you have a legitimate marriage and a joint sponsor for the the I-864, I wouldn't even start thinking about a denial.

 

You can do the I-130 first and then the I-485, but concurrent filing of both forms is available and that is normally the suggested course. The I-130 does not grant any legal status or authorized stay while it is pending, so if his F1 status is terminated or expires while that is still pending, he would be out of status. The I-485 would grant authorized stay while it is pending, so normally concurrent filing is preferred.

I wanted to ask because I'm just worried of the "what if," especially if we don't provide sufficient evidence or our forms doesn't seem to be filled out correctly. However, if the I-485 is approved, does that indicate he can remain in the U.S. while the paperwork is being processed?

 

Thank you for the well explained information, I'm hoping to go with the concurrent filing. I am very nervous about this whole procedure, and I'm sure anyone would. When sending all the documents together, would you recommend sending them in a very large envelope? Or is there a particular type of envelope I should use? 

 

Thank you you again for explaining this to me. I have read on the USCIS website and other sources before, but I still feel a bit iffy on the information since I'm not sure if I'm understanding them to the best of my knowledge.

 

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4 hours ago, WinterRose said:

I wanted to ask because I'm just worried of the "what if," especially if we don't provide sufficient evidence or our forms doesn't seem to be filled out correctly. However, if the I-485 is approved, does that indicate he can remain in the U.S. while the paperwork is being processed?

 

Thank you for the well explained information, I'm hoping to go with the concurrent filing. I am very nervous about this whole procedure, and I'm sure anyone would. When sending all the documents together, would you recommend sending them in a very large envelope? Or is there a particular type of envelope I should use? 

 

Thank you you again for explaining this to me. I have read on the USCIS website and other sources before, but I still feel a bit iffy on the information since I'm not sure if I'm understanding them to the best of my knowledge.

 

Right, it's good to know what can happen. But I'd say (for your own sanity) not to worry about that. Note that I said that's if the I-485 is accepted and denied, not if you make a filing mistake and it gets rejected and needs to be resent. If the I-485 is approved, he will get a green card and can stay. Note that they will process the I-130 first still.

 

Not really...just use common sense. A Priority Mail document sleeve is probably sufficient (and only costs like $6 or so to ship), but pretty much anything is fine. Stapling isn't recommended, but paperclips and such to help organize the papers are fine.

 

That's fine! If you have specific questions, just ask them here on VJ.

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2 hours ago, geowrian said:

Right, it's good to know what can happen. But I'd say (for your own sanity) not to worry about that. Note that I said that's if the I-485 is accepted and denied, not if you make a filing mistake and it gets rejected and needs to be resent. If the I-485 is approved, he will get a green card and can stay. Note that they will process the I-130 first still.

 

Not really...just use common sense. A Priority Mail document sleeve is probably sufficient (and only costs like $6 or so to ship), but pretty much anything is fine. Stapling isn't recommended, but paperclips and such to help organize the papers are fine.

 

That's fine! If you have specific questions, just ask them here on VJ.

 

Okay, I will look out for a positive outlook once I get all the documents ready. Thank you! 

 

I will keep those suggestions in mind then, thank you. I really appreciate it! 

 

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To anyone who could answer this question: 

 

Not sure if I should start a new topic or not, but I am just filling out the I-130 and I feel a bit slumped. I have to fill out information about my parents. Does anyone know... when it says the city of residence and country of residence, does it mean where they are currently residing or in regards to their birth place? It's for clarification purposes, and I'm thinking it's the prior. 

 

 

Edited April 6, 2017 by WinterRose

[highyork10 23]

On 4/4/2017 at 6:35 PM, Ben&Zian said:

 

Once you and the co-sponsor file the I-864 form, you both are legally responsible to support the intending immigrant who is adjusting status and to not allow them to become a public charge... if between the two of you, you and the co-sponsor, can't come up with th $1225 filing fees, who can you both guarantee, or USCIS be convinced that the person adjusting status would be fine financially? 

 

They don't look at "He's graduating soon potentially so within 1-2 years he'll be making money"... they want to see it now.

 

Also heres a link through NOLO about waiver fee not being acceptable for I-130 and I-485 forms - http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/can-fee-waiver-apply-our-green-card-adjustment-status.html

 

 

I hate it when people post stuff with the intention of deceiving people. You don't know why you one is struggling to pay the fee. They have a fee waiver for a reason. The author of the thread didn't ask on I-130. he/she asked for I-131 and 485. As per USCIS, these forms are eligible for a few waiver. https://www.uscis.gov/i-912. Just click on the"special instructions" tab to see the list of eligible forms

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1 minute ago, highyork10 said:

 

I hate it when people post stuff with the intention of deceiving people. You don't know why you one is struggling to pay the fee. They have a fee waiver for a reason. The author of the thread didn't ask on I-130. he/she asked for I-131 and 485. As per USCIS, these forms are eligible for a few waiver. https://www.uscis.gov/i-912. Just click on the"special instructions" tab to see the list of eligible forms

As already stated it's not valid for this situation