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T&S_MTL Enthusiast

T&S_MTL   113

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Filling online was fine for us. There are 2 things people are complaining /worrying about:

  • You can't put "PRESENT" for some dates, so basically you have to put the date of day you submit
  • Not being able to put "N/A" in some places, we left blank

 

We feel better doing it online, but it's really up to you.

To me, avoiding the waste of paper and reducing sources of greenhouse gas emissions (mail) are really important as well.

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phoenyxx   30

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On 2/13/2020 at 10:04 AM, T&S_MTL said:

Filling online was fine for us. There are 2 things people are complaining /worrying about:

  • You can't put "PRESENT" for some dates, so basically you have to put the date of day you submit
  • Not being able to put "N/A" in some places, we left blank

 

We feel better doing it online, but it's really up to you.

To me, avoiding the waste of paper and reducing sources of greenhouse gas emissions (mail) are really important as well.

How about uploading documents, pictures, collected? Is there any format you should be following? Especially our passport sized photos? Thanks.

*** Father Immigrated with 9 y/o sister in 2009

  • I-130: Oct 2010  //  NVC appr: Nov 28, 2010 // RFE rec'd: May 14, 2014 // RFE returned with DNA test Jul 28, 2014  // I-130 approval rec'd Aug 18, 2014 // NVC rec'd Oct 31, 2014 // Welcome letter recd Feb 22, 2016 // AOS bill / IV bill paid Mar 27, 2016 //  Sent in supporting docs, Aug 11, 2016

*** Father became naturalized Citizen in Nov 2016, sent in opt-out request, received Nov. 2016, 

  • Case complete Nov 11, 2016 // Interview Package rec'd May 5, 2017 //   Medical May 17 ,2017 // Interview: Jun 2, 2017 // Passport rec'd Jun 8, 2017 // POE: Jun 22, 2017 // SSN changed Oct 08, 2017 // GC/I-551 rec'd - Jul 15, 2017

** Filing for naturalization (N400)

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mbssss Community Regular

mbssss   111

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On 12/21/2019 at 5:16 PM, Quarknase said:

Yes - super easy. You fill everything out, pay online, and receipt date is the day of filing 👍

Do you just submit the reciept with the other documents that you have to send on paper?

AOS

08/25/2020 - Sent I-130, I-485, I-131 and I-765 to Chicago Lockbox using USPS                                         11/06/2020 - Received physical receipt notice for I-765 in the mail

08/28/2020 - Package was received by USCIS                                                                                                   12/15/2020 - Online account updated and indicated the I-944 RFIE was sent

09/25/2020 - Debit Card was charged by USCIS                                                                                                 12/28/2020 - Recieved the I-944 RFIE via e-mail after speaking with a tier 2 officer

09/29/2020 - Recieved text notifications from USCIS with reciept numbers                                                  1/11/2021 - Responded to the RFIE and sent the I-944 to USCIS 

10/01/2020 - Recieved rejected I-765 back                                                                                                           3/3/2021 - Biometrics scheduled for 03/29

10/05/2020 - Recieved physical reciept notices in the mail

10/06/2020 - Sent I-765 to Chicago Lockbox using UPS

10/09/2020 - Package was recieved by USCIS

10/30/2020 - Recieved text notication from USCIS with reciept number for I-765

mbssss Community Regular

mbssss   111

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2 hours ago, Quarknase said:

Everything gets uploaded as scan, nothing mailed.

I see, how do you make sure that the I-130 gets connected to the EAD application etc as that is paper based?

AOS

08/25/2020 - Sent I-130, I-485, I-131 and I-765 to Chicago Lockbox using USPS                                         11/06/2020 - Received physical receipt notice for I-765 in the mail

08/28/2020 - Package was received by USCIS                                                                                                   12/15/2020 - Online account updated and indicated the I-944 RFIE was sent

09/25/2020 - Debit Card was charged by USCIS                                                                                                 12/28/2020 - Recieved the I-944 RFIE via e-mail after speaking with a tier 2 officer

09/29/2020 - Recieved text notifications from USCIS with reciept numbers                                                  1/11/2021 - Responded to the RFIE and sent the I-944 to USCIS 

10/01/2020 - Recieved rejected I-765 back                                                                                                           3/3/2021 - Biometrics scheduled for 03/29

10/05/2020 - Recieved physical reciept notices in the mail

10/06/2020 - Sent I-765 to Chicago Lockbox using UPS

10/09/2020 - Package was recieved by USCIS

10/30/2020 - Recieved text notication from USCIS with reciept number for I-765

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Quarknase   1,072

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1 hour ago, mbssss said:

I see, how do you make sure that the I-130 gets connected to the EAD application etc as that is paper based?

EAD is a different application and cannot be filed online, same as I-485 Adjustment of Status. The I-130 and supporting documentation can be filed online. If you are planning to file I-485 concurrently, then yes I would print out the receipt notice and write a cover letter that you file concurrently and indicate the case number on cover letter as well.

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mbssss   111

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7 minutes ago, Quarknase said:

EAD is a different application and cannot be filed online, same as I-485 Adjustment of Status. The I-130 and supporting documentation can be filed online. If you are planning to file I-485 concurrently, then yes I would print out the receipt notice and write a cover letter that you file concurrently and indicate the case number on cover letter as well.

That is what I meant, just had a hard time explaining it, haha. Thank you for explaining!

AOS

08/25/2020 - Sent I-130, I-485, I-131 and I-765 to Chicago Lockbox using USPS                                         11/06/2020 - Received physical receipt notice for I-765 in the mail

08/28/2020 - Package was received by USCIS                                                                                                   12/15/2020 - Online account updated and indicated the I-944 RFIE was sent

09/25/2020 - Debit Card was charged by USCIS                                                                                                 12/28/2020 - Recieved the I-944 RFIE via e-mail after speaking with a tier 2 officer

09/29/2020 - Recieved text notifications from USCIS with reciept numbers                                                  1/11/2021 - Responded to the RFIE and sent the I-944 to USCIS 

10/01/2020 - Recieved rejected I-765 back                                                                                                           3/3/2021 - Biometrics scheduled for 03/29

10/05/2020 - Recieved physical reciept notices in the mail

10/06/2020 - Sent I-765 to Chicago Lockbox using UPS

10/09/2020 - Package was recieved by USCIS

10/30/2020 - Recieved text notication from USCIS with reciept number for I-765

 
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