I-485 rejected, I have a few detailed questions so that this doesn't happen again

[Kooo 0]

I really appreciate all the help I've received already from this community and hopefully these are the last questions I need to ask.

 

We sent the entire package to USCIS about a month ago and they sent it back today. I'm currently working with my F1 OPT STEM extension that won't expire until June of 2019. The reason for rejection was the usage of outdated I-485 (we mistakenly used 1/1/17 edition, not the most recent one) and imcorrect or missing payment amount for I-485.

 

My I-485 was sent with a check of $1225, and my wife's I-130 was sent with a check for $535. I don't understand how the payment was incorrect, maybe they say that with all forms they return?

 

My questions are:

1. Most forms now have a barcode on the bottom, can we send the forms back with this barcode without having to reprint all the papers that are correct? 

2. They opened the sealed envelope containing I-693 which is the medical exam from a civil surgeon. Do I need to obtain another sealed envelope to send back with my corrected application?

3. What's the deal with the incorrect payment amount? Do I need to have the biometric service fee on a separate check instead of sending just one check of $1225 for the I485, and one check of $535 for I-130? Those are the only 2 checks I need to send even though my application also includes I-131, and I-765?

4. We noticed that on my I-765 my classification was F1 student OPT extension. Should my classification be "adjustment of status of applicant" 

 

Thank you so much for your help. We will also call USCIS to ask these questions, but I'm unsure if we can actually reach anyone.

[shakeyy 78]

3 minutes ago, Kooo said:

I really appreciate all the help I've received already from this community and hopefully these are the last questions I need to ask.

 

We sent the entire package to USCIS about a month ago and they sent it back today. I'm currently working with my F1 OPT STEM extension that won't expire until June of 2019. The reason for rejection was the usage of outdated I-485 (we mistakenly used 1/1/17 edition, not the most recent one) and imcorrect or missing payment amount for I-485.

 

My I-485 was sent with a check of $1225, and my wife's I-130 was sent with a check for $535. I don't understand how the payment was incorrect, maybe they say that with all forms they return?

 

My questions are:

1. Most forms now have a barcode on the bottom, can we send the forms back with this barcode without having to reprint all the papers that are correct? 

2. They opened the sealed envelope containing I-693 which is the medical exam from a civil surgeon. Do I need to obtain another sealed envelope to send back with my corrected application?

3. What's the deal with the incorrect payment amount? Do I need to have the biometric service fee on a separate check instead of sending just one check of $1225 for the I485, and one check of $535 for I-130? Those are the only 2 checks I need to send even though my application also includes I-131, and I-765?

4. We noticed that on my I-765 my classification was F1 student OPT extension. Should my classification be "adjustment of status of applicant" 

 

Thank you so much for your help. We will also call USCIS to ask these questions, but I'm unsure if we can actually reach anyone.

my checks are same as yours and it got accepted. 

[Kooo 0]

3 minutes ago, shakeyy said:

my checks are same as yours and it got accepted. 

Thanks! The rejection form listed 2 reasons, one was the outdated I-485, and the 2nd reason was the incorrect payment. It sounded like something that they said on every rejection letter and this confirms it

[Kooo 0]

Here is a picture of the barcodes and text that are on the forms now. Unsure if I need to resubmit all the forms that have this marking.

[Kooo 0]

I can't seem to find the edit button.

 

One last question, since I have no applied for a green card and received a rejection letter because of the incorrect document, how do I answer I-485 where it asks "have you ever applied for an immigrant visa to obtain permanent resident status at U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate abroad?"

 

I'm leaning towards "no" since I never applied at an embassy, and they didn't take a payment. 

 

There's a part that says "If you are the principal applicant, provide the following information. 

 

3. Receipt number of underlying petition (if any)

4. Priority date from underlying petition (if any)"

 

Do I put the receipt number from the rejection letter to field 3 here?

 

Thanks!

[geowrian 22,337]

1. Yes, you can resend the same items (minus the expired forms, obviously).
2. <Defer>
3. The check amounts are correct.
4. You should be filing under (c)(9) classification (i.e. AOS applicant).

2 minutes ago, Kooo said:

I can't seem to find the edit button.

It disappears after 10(?) minutes.

 

2 minutes ago, Kooo said:

One last question, since I have no applied for a green card and received a rejection letter because of the incorrect document, how do I answer I-485 where it asks "have you ever applied for an immigrant visa to obtain permanent resident status at U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate abroad?"

 

I'm leaning towards "no" since I never applied at an embassy, and they didn't take a payment. 

You did not apply for a visa at all. AOS != visa.

 

2 minutes ago, Kooo said:

There's a part that says "If you are the principal applicant, provide the following information. 

 

3. Receipt number of underlying petition (if any)

4. Priority date from underlying petition (if any)"

 

Do I put the receipt number from the rejection letter to field 3 here?

You would get this information from the I-130's NOA1 once it arrives. You also need to send in a copy of that NOA1 when you resubmit the I-485.

[Kooo 0]

29 minutes ago, geowrian said:

1. Yes, you can resend the same items (minus the expired forms, obviously).
2. <Defer>
3. The check amounts are correct.
4. You should be filing under (c)(9) classification (i.e. AOS applicant).

It disappears after 10(?) minutes.

 

You did not apply for a visa at all. AOS != visa.

 

You would get this information from the I-130's NOA1 once it arrives. You also need to send in a copy of that NOA1 when you resubmit the I-485.

 

 

You are the best! One last question. I sent my I-485 at the same time with the I-130. They returned everything we had sent them including the I-130 and the check for I-130. We also got the rejection letter for I-130 with the reason being that it needs to be filed with I-485.

 

Does this mean that the receipt number and priority date fields will be blank since they haven't accepted anything green card related from us? Or should I put the receipt number of the I-130 rejection letter there? The field is I 485, part 2, step 3-4.

 

Thanks again, you really helped to ease my nerves since we were not expecting a rejection letter.

[geowrian 22,337]

9 minutes ago, Kooo said:

You are the best! One last question. I sent my I-485 at the same time with the I-130. They returned everything we had sent them including the I-130 and the check for I-130. We also got the rejection letter for I-130 with the reason being that it needs to be filed with I-485.

 

Does this mean that the receipt number and priority date fields will be blank since they haven't accepted anything green card related from us? Or should I put the receipt number of the I-130 rejection letter there? The field is I 485, part 2, step 3-4.

 

Thanks again, you really helped to ease my nerves since we were not expecting a rejection letter.

So they rejected the I-130 as well? Alright...that changes my response slightly. Normally they take in a properly filed I-130 even if the I-485 packet has an issue. smh...they're never consistent. An I-130 does not need to be filed with an I-485...the I-485 needs to be filed with the I-130.

 

Since you need to refile both, those fields can be blank. You won't have a receipt number or PD with concurrent filing.

Edited November 27, 2017 by geowrian

[amk89 3]

Kooo - I am dealing with something similar, did you end up resubmitting the opened I-693 or getting a new one resealed?