I-130 Online Filers

[LilyJ 1,258]

43 minutes ago, OhWow said:

Thanks @LilyJ. My husband is already on a work visa so he's safe. I was just wondering if filing the i-485 would speed things up. I read people saying that they got their I-485 denied because they still had a pending I-130. That's why I'm confused...

Not sure if it will “speed it up” but it would certainly be best as I don’t think he can receive his permanent green card until that’s filed so I would do that as soon as you can so you don’t have to wait for that to be processed for months after the I130’s already approved 

 

11 minutes ago, CGs_Mother said:

Is that why you don't file the I-485 if you are doing consular processing then? Because it was my understanding that if you are doing consular processing, you only file the I-130 (and I-130A) and wait until you get your NOA2 before doing anything else. Or am I mixed up? (We're obviously doing consular processing.) 

You don’t file I485 if you’re doing consular processing as the I485 is only for adjusting status for those who are already arrived before in the US on a nonimmigrant visa wishing to obtain permanent residency (so like in the case of OhWow, someone on a work visa who got married to a US citizen and now wants to stay in the US with their US spouse)

[Ma Daniel 15]

On 11/19/2019 at 9:27 AM, Quarknase said:

Gosh I hope that only applies to CR1/IR1, not F2-A

I filed online on 02.14.2020 and got he receipt number immediately. Received the NOA a week later and my I130 was sent to Nebraska. 

[Quarknase 1,072]

5 hours ago, OhWow said:

Thanks @LilyJ. My husband is already on a work visa so he's safe. I was just wondering if filing the i-485 would speed things up. I read people saying that they got their I-485 denied because they still had a pending I-130. That's why I'm confused...

Visa bulletin is current at the moment which allows you to file. In the past, or in the future when visa bulletin is not current, I-130 must be approved and a visa number available to file I-485. I assume that’s the reason for “conflicting” information.

4 hours ago, CGs_Mother said:

We did - we didn't sign the I-130 because it was an electronic form, but after reading about how people received an early RFE requesting a signed form, I had my husband sign a physical copy of the one we downloaded after filing, scanned it, and uploaded that along with more photos and screenshots of social media stuff. They don't have to consider it, but if they send an RFE asking for these things, we can always indicate that we've sent them in. 

Oh really - you heard of more folks that received RFE for this? Until now I thought I was the only one haha

[LilyJ 1,258]

15 minutes ago, Quarknase said:

Visa bulletin is current at the moment which allows you to file. In the past, or in the future when visa bulletin is not current, I-130 must be approved and a visa number available to file I-485. I assume that’s the reason for “conflicting” information.

Only for adjustment of status of permanent resident, though, keep in mind 🤪 Since spouse of USC is always current there's never any need to wait for I130 approval before sending I485 for adjustment of status

[OhWow 83]

15 minutes ago, LilyJ said:

Only for adjustment of status of permanent resident, though, keep in mind 🤪 Since spouse of USC is always current there's never any need to wait for I130 approval before sending I485 for adjustment of status

Thank you! This piece of information is priceless!

[LilyJ 1,258]

2 minutes ago, OhWow said:

Thank you! This piece of information is priceless!

No problem! Yep, there is an unlimited number of visas available for spouses of US citizens (so they are always "current"), so adjustment of status is able to be applied for right away, visa bulletin and "current" PDs only applies to visa categories in which there is a limited number per year (such as a spouse of a non-citizen permanent resident)

[Quarknase 1,072]

39 minutes ago, LilyJ said:

Only for adjustment of status of permanent resident, though, keep in mind 🤪 Since spouse of USC is always current there's never any need to wait for I130 approval before sending I485 for adjustment of status

🤪🤪🤪 very true hah. In my head I was responding in a different group lol. Thank you!

[Pssol 3]

On 2/9/2020 at 7:06 AM, Quarknase said:

yeah. I am confused about the entire thing. On egov case status it states that it's a request for initial evidence, which would mean the wait after that can be forever.

On the new myuscis portal where i filed, it only says request for evidence (not initial) and the RFE letter says that we shall hear from them within 60 days after we replied which I think indicates they'll work on it once I reply.

Hi! any news on the requirement of the signature on page 9 part 6a-b? im about to file my petition, is it safe to just include that part on my evidences?

[Quarknase 1,072]

5 hours ago, Pssol said:

Hi! any news on the requirement of the signature on page 9 part 6a-b? im about to file my petition, is it safe to just include that part on my evidences?

no clue to be honest. I thought I have been the only person that received it so far, but is sounds like @CGs_Mother knows of more people that received this request

[Quarknase 1,072]

Quick update: dropped off my 7.7lb heavy RFE response at USPS today. It shall reach the PO Box tomorrow 😅

[cali2bali 1]

I started to apply online, I have all our documents ready and I had no way to fill in a required field for contact phone number. I have been living in Bali for over two years now and I have deactivated my U.S number. The online application doesn't allow any non U.S. numbers. So how do I go about this? I can skip it but I am afraid that when I finally get to the end I will have a problem. Any clue on this matter? Is the online version for US citizens filing for their spouse while living outside the USA???

[Inita 44]

5 hours ago, cali2bali said:

I started to apply online, I have all our documents ready and I had no way to fill in a required field for contact phone number. I have been living in Bali for over two years now and I have deactivated my U.S number. The online application doesn't allow any non U.S. numbers. So how do I go about this? I can skip it but I am afraid that when I finally get to the end I will have a problem. Any clue on this matter? Is the online version for US citizens filing for their spouse while living outside the USA???

Hey you could get yourself a US number via Skype call... that's what we did 

[asapm 0]

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Edited March 6, 2020 by asapm

[phoenyxx 30]

Hi folks, currently filling out my form. On the sections that do not apply (like when did my current marriage end) do we just leave those blank?

 

Thanks.

[Quarknase 1,072]

1 hour ago, phoenyxx said:

Hi folks, currently filling out my form. On the sections that do not apply (like when did my current marriage end) do we just leave those blank?

 

Thanks.

I think the form gives you an error if you leave blank (if I remember correct). We have all put the current (today's) date.

Not correct, but it's a fairly new tool and for the convenience of online filing we can accept some minor flaws Good luck!