Confirm AOS fees

[Scotriel 2]

Hi everyone, I'm ready to file my AOS and getting confused with the fees, I'm filing all together: 

i-485: $1140

i-130 + i-130A: $535

i-864: $0

i-944: $0

i-765: waived

+ biometric: $85

(fyi not filing i-131)

 

so $1760 total? do I write 3 checks? 

I promise I searched on the forum but could only find replies for the K1 AOS and it got me even more confused, thanks!

 

[Letspaintcookies 2,310]

30 minutes ago, Scotriel said:

Hi everyone, I'm ready to file my AOS and getting confused with the fees, I'm filing all together: 

i-485: $1140

i-130 + i-130A: $535

i-864: $0

i-944: $0

i-765: waived

+ biometric: $85

(fyi not filing i-131)

 

so $1760 total? do I write 3 checks? 

I promise I searched on the forum but could only find replies for the K1 AOS and it got me even more confused, thanks!

 

Why not the I- 131? It's also free and you might regret it later

[HRQX 4,145]

55 minutes ago, Scotriel said:

so $1760 total? do I write 3 checks?

2 checks:

• 1 for I-130 fee. The amount is $535.00. On the Memo line write "I-130 petition fee"
• 1 for I-485 fees. The amount is $1225.00. On the Memo line write "I-485 application and biometric services fee."

Are you sending personal checks? "Personal checks must be pre-printed with your name and your bank’s name. Your address and phone number must be pre-printed, typed, or written in ink." https://www.uscis.gov/forms/paying-uscis-fees

 

Also, note that USCIS has a credit card payment option. So if you have a credit card with a good rewards program I recommend paying with credit card. https://www.uscis.gov/forms/pay-a-credit-card In that scenario, it'll be 2 Form G-1450.

• On the G-1450 for I-130 packet put I-130 Petitioner's name in the first row. G-1450 must be the very first page of this packet. The amount is $535.
• On the G-1450 for I-485 packet put I-485 Applicant's name in the first row. G-1450 must be the very first page of this packet. The amount is $1225.

24 minutes ago, Letspaintcookies said:

Why not the I- 131? It's also free and you might regret it later

@Scotriel: I agree with @Letspaintcookies. Filing I-131 is optional but highly recommended.

 

In that scenario, you'll generally send the following four packets in the same envelope:

• I-130 with I-130A and copy of marriage certificate, filing fees, etc.;
• I-485 with  I-864 and supporting documents, I-944 and supporting documents, electronic I-94 copy, filing fees, etc.;
• I-765 with electronic I-94 copy, etc.; and
• I-131 with electronic I-94 copy, etc.

You'll separate each packet with rubber bands or fasteners: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-information/form-filing-tips

On the I-130 packet, I-130 payment method (check, money order, or Form G-1450) must be the very first item of this packet.

On the I-485 packet, I-485 payment method (check, money order, or Form G-1450) must be the very first item of this packet.

Edited June 23, 2020 by HRQX

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