May 2017 I-130 for Parents

[Mimi68 8]

Hello everyone. I sent in my I 130 petition for my mom in Ghana today 5/10/17 to the Phoenix lockbox. Couldn't find a thread already started for May filers so I'll start one. Please fill free to add your input as needed. 

[Mimi68 8]

Update: Package received May 11. Waiting on NOA.

[Mimi68 8]

Package mailed to AZ..... 5/10/17
Package received............ 5/11/17
Check cashed.................. 5/15/17
Text NOA1 and USCIS update.. 5/16/17. Receipt # begins with LIN (Nebraska Service Center)

Edited May 17, 2017 by Mimi68

[LunaSol 13]

I am waiting to do my Oat Ceremony then start the process for my mom. I am excited to follow your journey to see what this timeline is like.

 

Did you do a bank check? Or was it a money order?

[abbielovesjeremy 5]

On 5/19/2017 at 7:04 AM, neeqochan said:

I am waiting to do my Oat Ceremony then start the process for my mom. I am excited to follow your journey to see what this timeline is like.

 

Did you do a bank check? Or was it a money order?

It is up to you. Money order normally you cannot track if it's been cashed. If bank check you will know exactly when it was cashed. 

[GC4Parents 0]

Hi all,

I'm about to send the I-130/I-485 package to USCIS Chicago Lockbox for my parents. They are here in US on B2 visa currently. I'm their petitioner/sponsor and here's what I'm enclosing in their individual package. Let me know if anything needs to change.

 

1      G-1145 (e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance)

2      I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) Package

Documents attached to form I-130:

·      Check of $535

·      Beneficiary’s passport ID, US Visa stamp and last page copies

·      Beneficiary’s I-94 Arrival Record

·      Beneficiary’s birth certificate

·      Beneficiary’s marriage certificate

·      Petitioner’s birth certificate

·      Petitioner’s US Passport ID page copy

·      Petitioner’s Certificate of Naturalization copy

3      I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) Package

Documents attached to form I-485:

·      Check of $1125

·      2 identical passport photographs

·      Applicant’s passport ID, US Visa stamp and last page copies

·      Applicant’s I-94 Arrival Record

·      Applicant’s birth certificate

·      G-325A (Biographic Information) form

·      I-693 (Report of Medical Examination & Vaccination Record). Sealed envelope from the Doctor

·      I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization)

·      I-864 (Affidavit of Support)

 

Everything is ready and I thought to check VJ for any recent developments before mailing it.

[GC4Parents 0]

Also, what's NOA1 & NOA2. I suspect first one is the receipt notice. what's 2nd one? approval notice?

[elle2009 0]

6 hours ago, GC4Parents said:

Also, what's NOA1 & NOA2. I suspect first one is the receipt notice. what's 2nd one? approval notice?

NOA2 is the approval of I-130.

[GC4Parents 0]

I filed for both parents 2 days back. Pkg rcvd 05/27

[Blessed2017 0]

Hello all! 

 

I too am filling out the I-130/I-485 package for my parents. They are here in the US on a B2 visa. I'm their petitioner/sponsor and have a few questions:

 

• Do I file I-130, I-485 and I -864 at the same time or do I wait to get approval from first two and then file I-864?
• Should I send checks for each form for each parent? Is it one check for each I-485?
• I didn't see what form their birth certificate should be included with. Do we need to attach them to the packages?
• Their I-94 expires mid Oct 2017. I know processing times vary but what would happen if their paperwork is still being reviewed, do they have to go back and start all over again?
• Are we eligible to file electronically? 

 

Sorry for any silly questions and thank you so much in advance for your patience and any input, very appreciated!

[GC4Parents 0]

On 6/10/2017 at 8:51 PM, Blessed2017 said:

Hello all! 

 

I too am filling out the I-130/I-485 package for my parents. They are here in the US on a B2 visa. I'm their petitioner/sponsor and have a few questions:

 

• Do I file I-130, I-485 and I -864 at the same time or do I wait to get approval from first two and then file I-864?

I put I-130/485/765/864/693 all in 1 pkg and mailed. If you don't put 864, you'll definitely get an RFE

• Should I send checks for each form for each parent? Is it one check for each I-485?

I put separate checks for 130 and 485 for each parent. So, total 4 checks. checks are attached to respective forms.

• I didn't see what form their birth certificate should be included with. Do we need to attach them to the packages?

Did you go thru the 485 instructions? It clearly says to include the applicants BC and alternative form if original is not available.

• Their I-94 expires mid Oct 2017. I know processing times vary but what would happen if their paperwork is still being reviewed, do they have to go back and start all over again?

Pending 485 allows the applicant to continue to stay in US until decision is made. Look up online more on this.

• Are we eligible to file electronically? 

I dont see any e-filing option for 130/485

 

Sorry for any silly questions and thank you so much in advance for your patience and any input, very appreciated!

 

[Glendale1989 3]

Following this thread 

[Mimi68 8]

On 5/19/2017 at 10:04 AM, neeqochan said:

I am waiting to do my Oat Ceremony then start the process for my mom. I am excited to follow your journey to see what this timeline is like.

 

Did you do a bank check? Or was it a money order?

Sorry for the late reply. I sent a personal check. It's easier to track, in terms of when it's cashed.

[Mimi68 8]

On 6/10/2017 at 11:51 PM, Blessed2017 said:

Hello all! 

 

I too am filling out the I-130/I-485 package for my parents. They are here in the US on a B2 visa. I'm their petitioner/sponsor and have a few questions:

 

• Do I file I-130, I-485 and I -864 at the same time or do I wait to get approval from first two and then file I-864?
• Should I send checks for each form for each parent? Is it one check for each I-485?
• I didn't see what form their birth certificate should be included with. Do we need to attach them to the packages?
• Their I-94 expires mid Oct 2017. I know processing times vary but what would happen if their paperwork is still being reviewed, do they have to go back and start all over again?
• Are we eligible to file electronically? 

 

Sorry for any silly questions and thank you so much in advance for your patience and any input, very appreciated!

Sorry for the late reply, didn't think anyone was following my thread lol. 

 

1. Not sure.... Check the April board, you may get the answer there. I'm not familiar with the process of filing for parents already here

 

2. I would send a check for each form for each parent because the petitions are considered individually. 

 

3. If they're already here and have petitions pending i would keep them here until you get a decision.

 

4. Don't think you're able to file electronically. Some correct me if I'm wrong. 

 

 

[Cupcakes16 7]

Hello Everyone,

 

Any update on this post? May filers? My PD is  May 9 for both parents and no noa2 yet. Still waiting