Help with i-485 from K1

[NatO23 235]

Hi everyone.

 

Sorry for this potentially irritating post asking for help, but I've spent a very long time looking for answers that relate to the new i-485, and I'm coming up dry. I'm filing AOS from a successful K1, and I'm a little stumped on the following:

 

- Part 1, 22.a: When I last arrived in the United States, I was inspected at a port of entry and admitted as... 

(I'm not sure what to put here, as the categories they give - student, visitor, exchange worker etc - don't apply.)

 

- Part 1, 24: My current status.

(Do I put "K1 nonimmigrant" here, or is there something else that I need to enter as I'm now a conditional resident?)

 

- Part 2, 3: Receipt number of underlying petition.

(As this AOS is a result of my I-129F petition, do I need to put that receipt number? Or does this question refer to something else entirely?)

 

- Part 6, 1: Information about my children.

(I now have 2 stepkids, as a result of my marriage per the K1. Do I add these to the form, or do they not technically 'count' due to them being my stepchildren through the marriage relating to this AOS/visa case?)

 

I know I'm asking for a lot of help here! Sorry - I hope someone that has already filed from the same position as me can give me guidance. 

 

Thanks in advance for anything you can offer.

 

[cornernotch 0]

I'm surprised anyone would use the new I-485 when the old one is accepted until 8/25. 6 pages vs.18 seems like a no-brainer to me. Plus the new I-485 has over 40 pages of instructions.  You only need to include a G-325A which is simple. I have the PDF file if you want it.

[KULtoATL 1,551]

4 minutes ago, cornernotch said:

I'm surprised anyone would use the new I-485 when the old one is accepted until 8/25. 6 pages vs.18 seems like a no-brainer to me. Plus the new I-485 has over 40 pages of instructions.  You only need to include a G-325A which is simple. I have the PDF file if you want it.

Whilst the instructions said the previous edition could be used until 8/25, it is always better to use the latest edition to avoid any problem. There have been cases whereby some clueless USCIS employees actually rejected previous edition forms that were allowed and asked for the latest edition. 

[KULtoATL 1,551]

On 20/07/2017 at 10:55 PM, NatO23 said:

Hi everyone.

 

Sorry for this potentially irritating post asking for help, but I've spent a very long time looking for answers that relate to the new i-485, and I'm coming up dry. I'm filing AOS from a successful K1, and I'm a little stumped on the following:

 

- Part 1, 22.a: When I last arrived in the United States, I was inspected at a port of entry and admitted as... 

(I'm not sure what to put here, as the categories they give - student, visitor, exchange worker etc - don't apply.)

K Visa because it doesn't allow numerical characters here

 

- Part 1, 24: My current status.

(Do I put "K1 nonimmigrant" here, or is there something else that I need to enter as I'm now a conditional resident?)

Either that or K-1 visa holder

 

- Part 2, 3: Receipt number of underlying petition.

(As this AOS is a result of my I-129F petition, do I need to put that receipt number? Or does this question refer to something else entirely?)

I-129F receipt number that begins with WAC

 

- Part 6, 1: Information about my children.

(I now have 2 stepkids, as a result of my marriage per the K1. Do I add these to the form, or do they not technically 'count' due to them being my stepchildren through the marriage relating to this AOS/visa case?)

Enter the details and state the relationship as 'stepchild' and check no where it asks if the kid is applying with you

 

I know I'm asking for a lot of help here! Sorry - I hope someone that has already filed from the same position as me can give me guidance. 

 

Thanks in advance for anything you can offer.

 

 

[cornernotch 0]

10 hours ago, KULtoATL said:

Whilst the instructions said the previous edition could be used until 8/25, it is always better to use the latest edition to avoid any problem. There have been cases whereby some clueless USCIS employees actually rejected previous edition forms that were allowed and asked for the latest edition. 

Normally I would agree with you. But in this case the extra scrutiny in the question section would make the old I-485 a better choice for many. I wouldn't lose any sleep over the use of the old form. Especially if it was mailed about three weeks before the deadline. 

[NatO23 235]

On 7/28/2017 at 6:21 AM, cornernotch said:

I'm surprised anyone would use the new I-485 when the old one is accepted until 8/25. 6 pages vs.18 seems like a no-brainer to me. Plus the new I-485 has over 40 pages of instructions.  You only need to include a G-325A which is simple. I have the PDF file if you want it.

Thank you for your offer, but I think I'm going to play it safe and use the new form. I most likely won't be filing everything for a couple of weeks, and I'd be very nervous about it being so close to the deadline. If there's a delay with the mail, or a misunderstanding with the agent processing it, I'd hate to have to start all over again. But I really appreciate you offering your PDF :-)

On 7/28/2017 at 7:00 AM, KULtoATL said:

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this! You're a star.

[KULtoATL 1,551]

1 minute ago, NatO23 said:

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this! You're a star.

You're welcome I'm so excited that you're AOS-ing. I'm just about to go for my K-1 interview end of this month 

[Kasulia 1]

On 28/07/2017 at 4:00 AM, KULtoATL said:

 

Hi,

did you type or fill out by hand the form and if you typed, did you experience any technical difficulties? Question 22.a. lets me tick but not type the answer :/

 

Many thanks

[KULtoATL 1,551]

Just now, Kasulia said:

Hi,

did you type or fill out by hand the form and if you typed, did you experience any technical difficulties? Question 22.a. lets me tick but not type the answer :/

 

Many thanks

I have started drafting my forms. I have trouble typing in some fields so for those I will print and write. Make sure your handwriting is legible

[Kasulia 1]

Just now, KULtoATL said:

I have started drafting my forms. I have trouble typing in some fields so for those I will print and write. Make sure your handwriting is legible

I am glad I am not the only one! Guess I will do the same, thank you!

[KULtoATL 1,551]

Just now, Kasulia said:

I am glad I am not the only one! Guess I will do the same, thank you!

You're definitely not the only one. You'll face the same problems with other USCIS forms too at some point so just do the same - print and write with black pen  

[Kasulia 1]

Just now, KULtoATL said:

You're definitely not the only one. You'll face the same problems with other USCIS forms too at some point so just do the same - print and write with black pen  

I have been using pdf on Mac, this system made numeric (like SSN) numbers not be in the exact field location. Tried opening with Google Chrome App and it works better, although 22.a. is still a non typable field

[KULtoATL 1,551]

Just now, Kasulia said:

I have been using pdf on Mac, this system made numeric (like SSN) numbers not be in the exact field location. Tried opening with Google Chrome App and it works better, although 22.a. is still a non typable field

The forms can be quite silly. Never know what fields might give you problems until you start typing. LOL. 

[E.C. 2]

I would like to share my experience. I wrote it down in my  blog if anyone is interested! https://diysimpleidea.blogspot.com/2019/02/diy-i-485-adjustment-of-status-2019.html

 

 

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