Submitting I-131 after I-485, what is required?

[sinayion 29]

Hi all,

 

I entered the USA on a L-1A visa, and I'm now married to a USA citizen. I have already submitted my I-485 and I-765, and my biometrics appointment is today. I'm going to need to travel in September for family reasons, so I need to file a I-131.

 

What do I need to attach/send with the I-131 form? So far, I have the following:

• Scan of my passport identification page
• Copy of I-797C receipt for the I-485
• Two passport photos with my A# written on the back

 

Also, will I have to have another biometrics appointment for the I-131?

 

Cheers

Edited May 8, 2017 by sinayion

[zilchfox 296]

Sounds like you're set! Just make sure to put the date on the passport photos, too. I don't believe you'll get a biometrics appointment, as I filed for all three simultaneously, and the letter only stated it was for the I-485 and I-765, but I did receive an EAD/AP combo card. You might, you might not, but I'm pretty sure it's not.

[A'n'L 735]

Copy of your latest entry stamp/endorsed visa and i94.

[Manzan76 6]

I also submitted my I-131 after the I-485.  This is what I included with the application without any issues:

 

Form G-1145 e-Notification of Application

Form I-797C Notice of Action (from I-485 application)

Scan of my passport ID page and FL drivers license on the same page

 

Good luck!

 

 

[sinayion 29]

Thanks for the info, all

[Adam D 32]

Hi,

 

I am about to send off for my I-131, I have already had my biometrics for I-485/EAD (a month ago).

 

Just checking, when I send my I-797C, should it be the one with the Biometrics appointment on it? I didn't receive a separate one. I also received a request for initial evidence for my I-485. Obviously I have satisfied that as my case is ready to be scheduled for interview. Should I include that RFE letter as well?

 

Other than that it sounds like, Passport page (also the K1 page?) and 2 photos. Some people have mentioned I-94, some haven't. My I-94 has expired. Should I send it as well?

 

Thanks!

 

Adam

[A'n'L 735]

On 7/19/2017 at 9:20 PM, Adam D said:

Hi,

 

I am about to send off for my I-131, I have already had my biometrics for I-485/EAD (a month ago).

 

Just checking, when I send my I-797C, should it be the one with the Biometrics appointment on it? I didn't receive a separate one. I also received a request for initial evidence for my I-485. Obviously I have satisfied that as my case is ready to be scheduled for interview. Should I include that RFE letter as well?

 

Other than that it sounds like, Passport page (also the K1 page?) and 2 photos. Some people have mentioned I-94, some haven't. My I-94 has expired. Should I send it as well?

 

Thanks!

 

Adam

I94 is used to prove that you last entered the US legally, I would include it. Also include your K1 and copy of the entry stamp.

 

It should be the very first i797c for your i485 case, the notice of acceptance. It would've arrived before the biometrics letter.

 

RFE information is not relevant.

[Adam D 32]

8 hours ago, A'n'L said:

I94 is used to prove that you last entered the US legally, I would include it. Also include your K1 and copy of the entry stamp.

 

It should be the very first i797c for your i485 case, the notice of acceptance. It would've arrived before the biometrics letter.

 

RFE information is not relevant.

Thanks. I found my initial I-797C for both the I-485 and I-765. I included those along with my I-94, my passport ID page and K1 stamped page, as well as my biometrics appointment, stamped, to show when I had that. 2 passport size pics as well. So hopefully that will be that!

 

Thanks to everyone for your help. Onward!

 

Adam

[rcodina 0]

 

Thank you all for this current post.  I think i'm 99.9% sure but wanted to check again about an additional biometrics/fee with the I-131 filed after the I-485.

 

It is my assessment that the biometrics and fee is NOT required if you have a pending I-485 application.  Is this what you went with as well?

 

thanks!!

[Linnn 108]

Hi all,

 

I am ready to send out my I-131 as well after submitting I-485 & I-765.

Where did you guys send it to and did you have to pay an additional fee?

 

 

[Just Paul 4,595]

17 minutes ago, Buma said:

Hi all,

 

I am ready to send out my I-131 as well after submitting I-485 & I-765.

Where did you guys send it to and did you have to pay an additional fee?

 

 

Start a new thread nextime instead of hijacking one from 2017.

 

Send it to the address in the instructions.   Make sure you are using the current forms.  There is no additional charge for filing the AP and EAD at the same time.   Refer to to guides here.   You need an I-864 as well.  IF you are in doubt of the fees then use the USCIS fee calculator.

Edited August 26, 2020 by Paul & Mary

[Linnn 108]

20 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

Start a new thread nextime instead of hijacking one from 2017.

 

Send it to the address in the instructions.   Make sure you are using the current forms.  There is no additional charge for filing the AP and EAD at the same time.   Refer to to guides here.   You need an I-864 as well.  IF you are in doubt of the fees then use the USCIS fee calculator.

Thanks for the answer but I think it's my choice which thread I would like to choose.

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