Panama Filers

[Crj95 2]

Has anybody had experience obtaining a translation of a document for evidence? For the i-485 you need to attach a copy of the filer's birth certificate...Am I supposed to take this to some kind of designated interpretor or translator? 

[dwilder 74]

9 minutes ago, Crj95 said:

Has anybody had experience obtaining a translation of a document for evidence? For the i-485 you need to attach a copy of the filer's birth certificate...Am I supposed to take this to some kind of designated interpretor or translator? 

https://www.universal-translation-services.com/services/certified-translations/birth-certificate-translation/amp/

 

Ive used this company a few times now. 

[Crj95 2]

My understanding is that the i-131 can't be used to travel for leisure or to visit family. Is it worth filing the I-131 if we currently don't have any plans to travel (i.e. no date to put for the anticipated travel departure and length of trip)? Ultimately, the reason why we'd want the i-131 is to just be able to go back home so my wife can see her family, but it doesn't sound like this is what it is for...therefore I wouldn't even know what to put on the form for Departure Date or Reason like I said. Obviously would be nice for my wife to travel to see her family before the greencard comes in...but sounds like there's no such luck (unless it's an emergency). 

[TBoneTX 45,604]

File the I-131 regardless.  For reason, put "potential emergency travel" and unknown dates.  I have never read of a problem when this Advance Parole has then been used for leisure travel.

[Crj95 2]

Hi guys, this thread has been incredibly helpful thus far. We are about to submit the i-485 along with the i-864/i-131/i-765. Below is a list of everything I am submitting. Would really appreciate if you guys could take a quick look and see if I'm missing anything, or if you'd suggest adding something. Helpful to have another set of eyes! 🙂

 

1. Check for $1,225.00 payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security
2. 4 Passport style photos of the Beneficiary
3. Form G-1145
4. Beneficiary’s Form I-485
5. Petitioner’s I-864 petition
6. Copy of Petitioner’s IRS Transcript & W-2 from 2018
7. Copy of Petitioner’s Employment Letter and recent Paystub
8. Beneficiary’s Form I-765
9. Beneficiary’s Form I-131
10. Beneficiary’s birth certificate and translation
11. Petitioner’s copy of Passport Biographic Page
12. Beneficiary’s copy of Passport Biographic Page
13. Beneficiary’s copy of K-1 Visa
14. Beneficiary’s copy of Arrival Stamp
15. Beneficiary's copy of I-94 Arrival/Departure Record
16. Evidence of Marriage for Beneficiary and Petitioner
    1. Marriage certificate of Beneficiary and Petitioner
    2. Photos of Civil Wedding / Family Members in Attendance
    3. Copy of Apartment Lease and Renter’s Insurance with names of Beneficiary & Sponsor
17. Copy of I-797 - Approval Notice of I-129F Petition for Fiancé(e)

[Miller Family 330]

On ‎12‎/‎10‎/‎2019 at 10:55 AM, dwilder said:

https://www.universal-translation-services.com/services/certified-translations/birth-certificate-translation/amp/

 

Ive used this company a few times now. 

I just used this company for a translation of a birth Certificate and they were professional, easy to use, and most importantly, they answered the phone!

 

[SteVas 56]

Finally got approved for GC!!!

 

 

@dwilder @Ninaav How are things going with you both?

 

[Crj95 2]

On 2/7/2020 at 7:52 PM, SteVas said:

Finally got approved for GC!!!

 

 

@dwilder @Ninaav How are things going with you both?

 

CONGRATS!!

[Crj95 2]

Hi everyone - I hope all of your cases are going well! I am curious of one thing: my wife recently was approved for the i-131. However, I am still uncertain what this documentation provides...does it mean she can travel internationally at-will? We documented on the application this is not for a family emergency or anything, and just simply if my wife wanted to go visit family back home...has anyone had experience with this?

[Miller Family 330]

1 hour ago, Crj95 said:

Hi everyone - I hope all of your cases are going well! I am curious of one thing: my wife recently was approved for the i-131. However, I am still uncertain what this documentation provides...does it mean she can travel internationally at-will? We documented on the application this is not for a family emergency or anything, and just simply if my wife wanted to go visit family back home...has anyone had experience with this?

 

Congratulations @Crj95 

 

That was pretty fast

 

@Sarge2155 @TBoneTX may be able to help with the I-131 question.

[dwilder 74]

On 2/7/2020 at 7:52 PM, SteVas said:

Finally got approved for GC!!!

 

 

@dwilder @Ninaav How are things going with you both?

 

Congratulations!!!!! All is well here! Been busy! We have a little one at home now. Hope all is well!

[SteVas 56]

On 2/26/2020 at 12:59 PM, dwilder said:

Congratulations!!!!! All is well here! Been busy! We have a little one at home now. Hope all is well!

Thanks @dwilder!!! Congrats on the little one!

[SteVas 56]

On 2/26/2020 at 10:41 AM, Crj95 said:

CONGRATS!!

Thanks @Crj95!!!

Edited February 29, 2020 by SteVas

[Sofia & Jared 0]

Hey!! I hope you’re all doing fine during this pandemic. Any Panamanian Filers currently going through the process?

 

I’m panamanian, my husband is a US citizen, applying for IR1 abroad. 

[Crj95 2]

Hey all - it's been a while. So our process was moving right along when, like many of you I'm sure, COVID put a halt to things. My wife luckily has here "combo card" (i-131 / i-765) which expires in February 2021. Our i-485 (green card) is still waiting to be scheduled for interview. 

 

In everyone's opinion, should we just re-apply for the combo card in the meantime to ensure my wife retains the right to work and travel internationally? I seriously doubt the green card interview will occur and we will receive or GC before Feb 2021. I'm not even sure if in-person interviews are occurring right now.